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30 Cards in this Set
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A system of doctrines put forward by an authority, sepecially a church, to be absolute truth.
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dogma
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-Pertaining to dogma
-Expressed in an authoritative or arrogant manner. |
dogmatic
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Not in agreement with accepted beliefs; holding to unorthodox opinions.
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heterodox
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-A person who believes nothing can be known about the existence of a god
-Relating to the belief that the existence of a god is unknowable |
agnostic
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the art of judging human character by facial features; facial features when regarded as revealing character.
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physiognomy
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a prediction of the outcome of a disease; any forcecast or prediction
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prognosis
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a standard, rule, or test on which a decision or judgement can be made
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criterion
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pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have
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hypocrisy
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a general pardon for offenders, especially for political offenses.
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amnesty
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-relating to or assisting the memory
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mnemonic
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frantic; frenzied
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frenetic
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-a severe mental disorder in which a person becomes unable to act or reason in a rational way, often with delusions and withdrawal from relationship.
-a situation or extreme conflict between choices, loyalties, or ways of life. |
schizophrenia
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-to call to court to answer charges
-to accuse; to charge with wrongdoing |
arraign
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the reasons underlying something, often presented as a statement
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rationale
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to provide a rational basis for something, often by false or self-serving reasoning
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rationalize
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wise; insightful (often used ironically)
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sapient
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-a person, usually elderly, who is honored for wisdom and experience
-wise; judicious |
sage
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the act of perceiving or knowing
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cognition
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aware; having knowledge of something
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cognizant
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an expert or very discriminating person, especially in matters of art and taste
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connoisseur
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widely and unfavorably known; infamous
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notorious
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to determine by mathematics
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compute
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to attribute or ascribe a quality, especially a fault, to a person
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impute
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to assign a reputation to
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repute
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-a sign or feeling concerning some future event; omen; foreboding
-to give a sign or warning about the future |
presage
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shrewd; having good judgement; perceptive
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sagacious
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-guided by one's sense of right and wrong
-thorough; with careful attention |
conscientious
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a direct vote of all the people of a country or district on an important matter; a referendum.
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plebiscite
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knowledge of events before they occur; foresight; foreknowledge
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prescience
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supposed; reputed
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putative
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