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Which word describes something that is deliberately misleading or ambiguous?
Which word describes something that is deliberately misleading or ambiguous?
- Anecdote
- Fallacious
- Strident
- Equivocate (correct)
If a statement is considered 'fallacious', what is its primary characteristic?
If a statement is considered 'fallacious', what is its primary characteristic?
- It is based on personal opinion.
- It is a statement based on emotion rather than reason.
- It is only relevant to a specific time period.
- It contains a flaw in its logical structure. (correct)
Which of the following terms describes a situation presenting two mutually exclusive and contradictory options?
Which of the following terms describes a situation presenting two mutually exclusive and contradictory options?
- Anachronism
- Paradigm
- Premise
- Dichotomy (correct)
In the context of a debate, which of the following would be considered a 'premise'?
In the context of a debate, which of the following would be considered a 'premise'?
Which word best describes something that is obviously out of its correct historical time?
Which word best describes something that is obviously out of its correct historical time?
What does it mean to 'disburse' funds?
What does it mean to 'disburse' funds?
Which of the following is most closely associated with the term 'harbinger'?
Which of the following is most closely associated with the term 'harbinger'?
How does a 'conciliatory' approach typically influence a negotiation?
How does a 'conciliatory' approach typically influence a negotiation?
What is a 'paradigm' most likely used for?
What is a 'paradigm' most likely used for?
Which of the following words describes something that is extremely bitter or sarcastic?
Which of the following words describes something that is extremely bitter or sarcastic?
Flashcards
Bemused
Bemused
Puzzled or confused.
Anecdote
Anecdote
A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
Anachronism
Anachronism
Something that is out of place in time.
Premise
Premise
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Lethargic
Lethargic
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Objective
Objective
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Fallacious
Fallacious
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Harbinger
Harbinger
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Subjective
Subjective
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Caustic
Caustic
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Study Notes
- Bemused means puzzled or confused
- Anecdote is a short, interesting story about a real incident or person
- Anachronism means something out of place in time
- Premise is a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion
- Equivocate means to use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing to a position
- Lethargic means affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic
- Objective means not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts
- Fallacious means based on mistaken belief
- A harbinger is a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another
- Subjective is based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
- Facetious means treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant
- A minion is a follower or underling of a powerful person, especially one who is willing to do whatever they are told.
- Caustic means sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way
- Strident means presenting a point of view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively and unpleasantly forceful way
- Disburse means to pay out (money from a fund or account)
- Conciliatory means intended or likely to placate or pacify
- Dichotomy means a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different
- Bias means prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair
- Derisive means expressing contempt or ridicule
- Paradigm means a typical example or pattern of something; a model
- Valid/invalid means (of an argument or conclusion) having a sound basis in logic or fact / not well-founded.
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