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36 Cards in this Set
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analogy
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a similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based
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arbitrary
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subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion
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axiom
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a self-evident truth that requires no proof.
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bigotry
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stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one's own.
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cogitate
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to think hard; ponder; meditate
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criterion
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a standard of judgment or criticism; a rule or principle for evaluating or testing something.
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crux
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a vital, basic, decisive, or pivotal point
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dogmatic
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characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles ?
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eclectic
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selecting or choosing from various sources
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bias
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fallible
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liable to err, esp. in being deceived or mistaken
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hypothetical
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assumed by hypothesis; supposed
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indubitable
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that cannot be doubted; patently evident or certain; unquestionable.
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orthodox
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of, pertaining to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc
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paradoxic
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plausible
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having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable
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preposterous
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completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; senseless; utterly foolish
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sophistry
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a subtle, tricky, superficially plausible, but generally fallacious method of reasoning
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tenable
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capable of being held, maintained, or defended, as against attack or dispute
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amorphous
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lacking definite form; having no specific shape; formless
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concave
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curved like a segment of the interior of a circle or hollow sphere; hollow and curved
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malleable
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adaptable or tractable
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rotund
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round in shape; rounded
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sinuous
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having many curves, bends, or turns; winding
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symmetrical
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characterized by or exhibiting symmetry; well-proportioned, as a body or whole; regular in form or arrangement of corresponding parts
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grave
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serious or solemn; sober
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paltry
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ridiculously or insultingly small
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paramount
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chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent
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relevant
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bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent
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demure
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characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved
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diffident
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lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy
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staid
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of settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious
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brazen
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shameless or impudent
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egoism
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the habit of valuing everything only in reference to one's personal interest
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ostentatious
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characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others
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vainglorious
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Characterized by or exhibiting excessive vanity; boastful.
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