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What is a formal statement that something is true called?
What is a formal statement that something is true called?
- Proposition
- Hypothesis
- Thesis
- Affidavit (correct)
Which best describes the term 'adaptation'?
Which best describes the term 'adaptation'?
- Modification to adjust to conditions (correct)
- Reconstruction of a structure
- Spontaneous generation of traits
- Change without external influences
What does sovereignty refer to?
What does sovereignty refer to?
- A form of government hierarchy
- Supreme power within a territory (correct)
- Power held by the citizenry
- Shared authority among states
Which term describes the passing on of traits from parents to offspring?
Which term describes the passing on of traits from parents to offspring?
What does the term 'exploitation' imply?
What does the term 'exploitation' imply?
What is meant by 'momentum' in a general context?
What is meant by 'momentum' in a general context?
What characterizes 'sustainable' practices?
What characterizes 'sustainable' practices?
Which term is used to describe an extraordinary occurrence?
Which term is used to describe an extraordinary occurrence?
What does 'digression' refer to in conversation or writing?
What does 'digression' refer to in conversation or writing?
What is an 'anomaly'?
What is an 'anomaly'?
What does 'discrepancy' indicate?
What does 'discrepancy' indicate?
What is meant by 'volatility' in context?
What is meant by 'volatility' in context?
What does 'mandatory' signify?
What does 'mandatory' signify?
What does the term 'contamination' refer to?
What does the term 'contamination' refer to?
Which term describes a formal and serious promise?
Which term describes a formal and serious promise?
Which word is defined as producing a large amount of something?
Which word is defined as producing a large amount of something?
What does the word 'xenophobia' mean?
What does the word 'xenophobia' mean?
What is the opposite of 'dwindle'?
What is the opposite of 'dwindle'?
What does 'legitimate' signify in a legal context?
What does 'legitimate' signify in a legal context?
How can 'aristocracy' be defined?
How can 'aristocracy' be defined?
What does 'stigma' mean?
What does 'stigma' mean?
Which term is associated with a journey for religious purposes?
Which term is associated with a journey for religious purposes?
What does 'mnemonics' refer to?
What does 'mnemonics' refer to?
What is indicated by the term 'predominant'?
What is indicated by the term 'predominant'?
Which word describes a desperate or urgent need?
Which word describes a desperate or urgent need?
What characteristic does 'rigidity' imply?
What characteristic does 'rigidity' imply?
What does 'flora and fauna' refer to?
What does 'flora and fauna' refer to?
What does the term 'conquest' generally refer to?
What does the term 'conquest' generally refer to?
What does the word 'momentum' describe in terms of physics?
What does the word 'momentum' describe in terms of physics?
Which of the following is a definition of 'consensus'?
Which of the following is a definition of 'consensus'?
What is the meaning of 'paucity' as used in the context?
What is the meaning of 'paucity' as used in the context?
What does 'detrimental' imply when referring to an action or substance?
What does 'detrimental' imply when referring to an action or substance?
What does 'indolent' refer to in describing a person's behavior?
What does 'indolent' refer to in describing a person's behavior?
Which term best describes a 'conundrum'?
Which term best describes a 'conundrum'?
What does 'jeopardize' imply in regard to actions?
What does 'jeopardize' imply in regard to actions?
In what context is 'pivotal' most appropriately used?
In what context is 'pivotal' most appropriately used?
What is a 'precursor'?
What is a 'precursor'?
What does the term 'repercussion' mean?
What does the term 'repercussion' mean?
What is the meaning of 'hypothesis' in a scientific context?
What is the meaning of 'hypothesis' in a scientific context?
In which scenario would 'adverse' be an appropriate term?
In which scenario would 'adverse' be an appropriate term?
What does 'autonomous' mean?
What does 'autonomous' mean?
Which term describes the state of being without a known name or identity?
Which term describes the state of being without a known name or identity?
What is the implication of 'litigation'?
What is the implication of 'litigation'?
What does 'extinction' refer to?
What does 'extinction' refer to?
What does 'compensate' mean in the context of a workplace?
What does 'compensate' mean in the context of a workplace?
What does 'dogma' signify in a social context?
What does 'dogma' signify in a social context?
Which of these is an example of 'market segmentation'?
Which of these is an example of 'market segmentation'?
In what instance would 'contentious' be used?
In what instance would 'contentious' be used?
What does 'chronology' refer to?
What does 'chronology' refer to?
What action does 'eliminate' refer to?
What action does 'eliminate' refer to?
What does 'perfunctory' suggest about an action?
What does 'perfunctory' suggest about an action?
Which word best describes something that is 'subtle'?
Which word best describes something that is 'subtle'?
What does a 'milestone' signify?
What does a 'milestone' signify?
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Testimony
Testimony
A formal statement that something is true.
Dynasty
Dynasty
A line of hereditary rulers of a country.
Depletion
Depletion
Reduction in the number or quantity of something.
Endorsement
Endorsement
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Ambiguity
Ambiguity
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Sovereignty
Sovereignty
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Hierarchy
Hierarchy
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Heredity
Heredity
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Volatile
Volatile
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Meticulous
Meticulous
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Demography
Demography
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Gainsay
Gainsay
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Arbitrary
Arbitrary
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Exploitation
Exploitation
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Surpass
Surpass
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Contamination
Contamination
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Panacea
Panacea
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Dogma
Dogma
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Legends
Legends
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Uniformity
Uniformity
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Coping
Coping
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Dwindle
Dwindle
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Invade
Invade
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Instinct
Instinct
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Flora and Fauna
Flora and Fauna
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Aristocracy
Aristocracy
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Mnemonics
Mnemonics
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Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage
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Oath
Oath
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Efficacy
Efficacy
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Conquest
Conquest
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Momentum
Momentum
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Consensus
Consensus
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Persuasive
Persuasive
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Perpetual
Perpetual
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Commensurate
Commensurate
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Sporadic
Sporadic
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Chronology
Chronology
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Paragon
Paragon
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Impeach
Impeach
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Drastic
Drastic
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Compensate
Compensate
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Intimacy
Intimacy
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Pivotal
Pivotal
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Condone
Condone
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Competence
Competence
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Aptitude
Aptitude
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Social Competence
Social Competence
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Market Segmentation
Market Segmentation
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Monarchy
Monarchy
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Contradiction
Contradiction
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Catastrophe
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Litigation
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Theology
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Conundrum
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Cognitive
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Paucity
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Landmark
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Milestone
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Acoustics
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- Testimony: A formal statement declaring something true. Synonyms include attestation, affidavit, and declaration.
- Adaptation: The ability to change quickly and unpredictably; adjusting or modifying.
- Inference: An opinion formed from available information. Can also be a deduction, presumption or assumption.
- Dynasty: A line of hereditary rulers. Related concepts include ancestry and succession.
- Depletion: A reduction in quantity or number; decline.
- Endorsement: Public support or approval; sanction, authorization, or backing.
- Ambiguity: Having more than one meaning; uncertainty or vagueness.
- Sovereignty: Supreme power and authority within a specific territory; domination, supremacy, and authority.
- Hierarchy: A system of ranking people or things into different levels. Includes class system and social order concepts.
- Heredity: Passing of traits from parents to offspring; genetics and ancestry.
- Volatile: Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly; unpredictable, unstable, and variable.
- Meticulous: Very careful and attentive to detail; painstaking, detailed, and thorough.
- Demography: The statistical study of human populations; related to population census and anthropology.
- Gainsay: Refuse to accept something as true; contradict, oppose or challenge.
- Arbitrary: Based on random choice, personal impulse, or lack of reason; aimless, irrational, and unjustified.
- Exploitation: Unfair treatment or use or someone or something; maltreatment, swindling or abuse.
- Surpass: To be better than or exceed; to overrun.
- Compulsory: Required by rules or law (mandatory, obligatory, requisite).
- Anomaly: Something different from what is usual or expected; abnormality, deviation or exception.
- Analogy: A comparison between things; similarity, correlation, and likeness.
- Sustainable: Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; supportable, maintainable, and reliable.
- Banal: Ordinary, uninteresting, dull, and unoriginal.
- Digression: Departure from the main topic; deviation, divergence, or bypass.
- Phenomenon: An extraordinary occurrence or circumstance; occurrence, happening or miracle.
- Framework: Basic structure of a system; structure, arrangement, or composition.
- Ecstasy: A state of extreme happiness or pleasure; elation or euphoria.
- Momentum: The force or speed of an object in motion; impetus, propulsion, or driving force.
- Pertinent: Relating to the subject being considered; applicable, relevant, or appropriate.
- Preamble: A brief introductory statement; preface, opening or beginning.
- Discrepancy: An unexpected difference; incongruity, difference, or inconsistency.
- Migration: The movement of large numbers of people or animals; movement, departure or expatriation.
- Propaganda: Information, often misleading, used to influence opinions; advertising, brainwashing, or promotion.
- Acclimatization: Adaptation of an organism to a new environment; adaptation and adjustment.
- Daunting: Seeming difficult to deal with; frightening, awesome, or alarming.
- Obsolete: No longer used or needed; outdated, antiquated or ancient.
- Empirical: Based on observation or experience; practical or experimental.
- Distinct: Clearly different or contrasting; separate or particular.
- Contamination: The process of making something polluted; adulteration, corruption, impurity.
- Panacea: A remedy for all ills or difficulties; remedy, magic formula or cure.
- Dogma: An established opinion or doctrine; philosophy, principle.
- Legends: Stories passed down through generations; folklore, mythology or lashante.
- Uniformity: State of being uniform or identical; steadiness, evenness or sameness.
- Cope: Dealing successfully with difficult situations; surviving, managing, or dealing
- Dwindle: To become smaller in size or amount; decline, subside or diminish.
- Invade: To enter a country or place by force; gain access, intrude, trespass.
- Instinct: Natural tendency to behave in a particular way; intuition, inclination or tendency.
- Flora and fauna: Plants and animals.
- Aristocracy: The highest social class; elite, privileged class or nobility.
- Mnemonic: A technique to aid memory; reminders, prompts or indications.
- Pilgrimage: A journey to a holy place for religious purposes; mission, holy expedition or crusade
- Oath: A formal promise; affirmation, pledge, or commitment.
- Efficacy: The power to produce an effect; effectiveness, potency, or strength.
- Phobia: Intense and irrational fear; dread, obsession, detestation.
- Predominant: The most common or greatest in size.
- Groundbreaking: Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative, trailblazing, unprecedented.
- Genocide: Deliberate killing of a large group of people; massacre or holocaust.
- Stigma: Negative beliefs attached to something or someone; infamy, blemish, or disgrace.
- Prolific: Producing a large amount; abundant, copious, or high volume.
- Scapegoat: Someone punished for the mistakes of others; blame, condemn or hold responsible.
- Territory: Geographical area controlled by somebody; region, possession, or kingdom.
- Plethora: A large or excessive amount; superabundance, profusion, or plenty
- Coincidence: When two things happen at the same time; happy accident, fortune, or concurrence.
- Laconic: Using few words; succinct, concise, or reserved.
- Rehabilitation: Returning to a healthy or good way of life; recovery, healing, or improvement.
- Adjacent: Next to or adjoining; adjoining, nearby, or neighboring.
- Destitute: Lacking possessions and resources; impoverished, needy, or inadequate.
- Exotic: Interesting or exciting because of being unusual; peculiar, outlandish or unusual
- Xenophobia: Prejudice against people from other countries; racism, prejudice, or bigotry.
- Aggregation: A collection of things gathered together; accumulation, assemblage, or collection.
- Pressing: Desperately urgent; emergency, imperative.
- Rigidity: Stiffness, firmness, or fixedness; robustness or sturdiness.
- Legitimate: To make something legal or acceptable; authorized, licensed, reasonable
- Ethnicity: Belonging to a particular race or culture; nationality, racial origin or background.
- Forensic: Related to scientific methods of solving crimes; judicial, investigative, or magisterial.
- Conquest: Taking control of a country or territory; defeat, overthrow, or subjugation.
- Distortion: Change from the original form or condition; deformation or contortion.
- Consensus: Generally accepted opinion; wide agreement, agreement, concurrence or accordance.
- Persuasive: Able to make people believe; convincing, compelling, or eloquent.
- Perpetual: Continuing forever; everlasting, permanent, or long-lasting.
- Commensurate: Measured by a common standard; proportional, symmetric or well-formed.
- Sporadic: Happening at irregular intervals; irregular, intermittent, or occasional.
- Chronology: The order of events; timeline, order of events, record.
- Paragon: Someone or something that is the best example; standard, epitome, or perfection.
- Impeach: To formally accuse a public official; prosecute, challenge or condemn.
- Drastic: Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; desperate or extreme.
- Detrimental: Causing harm or damage; damaging, pernicious, or deleterious.
- Compensate: Giving money in recognition of loss or damage; balance or neutralize.
- Intimacy: The closeness of a relationship; cumberlandship, attachment or affection.
- Pivotal: Being of vital importance; critical, fundamental or essential.
- Condone: Disregarding something illegal; authorizing, supporting, or collaborating
- Legacy: Long-lasting impact of events or people; endowment, quest, or inheritance.
- Indolent: Wanting to avoid activity; sluggish or pathetic.
- Contemplation: Thinking deeply about something; pondering, thought or meditation.
- Repercussion: Unforeseen consequence; after effect, outcome, or side effect.
- Supreme: Highest in rank or authority; foremost, predominant, or greatest.
- Posthumous: After someone's death; post-mortem, post-obituary.
- Hypothesis: A proposed explanation; assumption, supposition or premise.
- Undervaluent: Having contradictory ideas; uncertain, wavering, or indecisive.
- Inherent: Existing as a natural and permanent quality; intrinsic or imminent.
- Violation: Action that breaks a law or agreement; infringement, breach or lawbreaking.
- Missionary: Person undertaking a mission to spread religion; evangelist or preacher.
- Extinction: When all members of a group die; obliteration, ruination or destruction.
- Contentious: Involving heated arguments; controversial or unsettled.
- Degeneration: Passing from a higher state to a lower state; deterioration, degradation, or downfall.
- Vivid: Producing powerful feelings; evocative, graphic or moving.
- Inundate: To cover with a large amount; submerge, immerse or overflow.
- Anonymous: Having no known name; unidentified, unknown or unnamed.
- Embargo: Official ban on trade; prohibition, restriction, or boycott.
- Myriad: Extremely great number; countless, innumerable, manifold.
- Competence: Ability to do something efficiently; proficiency, aptitude or skillfulness.
- Proximate: Happening immediately before or after; approaching, adjacent or nearby.
- Segmentation: Division into separate parts; separation, dissection or subdivision.
- Epic: Grand in scale or character; heroic, grandiose, or monumental.
- Monarchy: System of government with a king or queen; autocracy, sovereignty or royalism.
- Contradiction: Ideas that are in opposition; paradox, incongruity, or dichotomy.
- Identical: Similar in every detail; equivalent, corresponding or alike.
- Catastrophe: Sudden and widespread disaster; disaster or calamity.
- Litigation: The process of engaging in legal proceedings; lawsuit or proceedings.
- Theology: Study of God and religious belief; belief, ideology or doctrine.
- Exemption: Freedom from a requirement; release, immunity or freedom.
- Conundrum: Difficult problem; enigma, dilemma, or puzzle.
- Cognitive: Relating to mental processes; mental, perceptive, or psychological.
- Jeopardize: To cause harm or damage; endanger, hazard, or imperil.
- Eliminate: Completely remove; eradicate, exterminate, or remove.
- Paucity: Small amount; scarcity, shortage, or deficiency.
- Audacious: Willingness to take bold risks; intrepid, dauntless, or daring.
- Landmark: Important event or building; paragon, benchmark or great work.
- Perfunctory: Done without effort or interest; superficial, indifferent or careless.
- Milestone: Significant point in development; achievement, objective or decisive point.
- Acoustics: The branch of physics dealing with sound; phonics, audibility or perceptibility.
- Millennium: Period of 1000 years; generation, epoch, or timeline.
- Linguistics: The scientific study of language and its structure; etymology, morphology, or phonology.
- Reign: Period of time during which a king or queen rules; dynasty, epoch, or domination.
- Undergo: endure; until something is complete, experience or encounter.
- Manipulate: Control a person or situation; manage or maneuver.
- Adverse: Negative or harmful effect; threatening, menacing or hostile.
- Correlation: A connection between things; association, reciprocity, or interaction.
- Fallacy: Misleading belief; delusion, falsehood, or misconception.
- Autonomous: Self-governing or controlling; independent, sovereign, or self-ruling.
- Precursor: Something that exists before another; prelude or forerunner.
- Decorum: Behavior with good taste; courtesy, politeness, or decency.
- Mercenary: Hired soldier; combatant, gorilla warrior or hired soldier.
- Subtle: Not obvious, difficult to notice; delicate, imperceptible, or undetectable.
- Dogma: Set of beliefs held by a group; doctrine, principle, conviction.
- Catalyst: Something that causes change; impetus, agenda, or medium.
- Mundane: Ordinary, uninteresting; ordinary, commonplace, or humdrum.
- Indigenous: Characteristic of a particular area; native or aboriginal.
- Dearth: Scarcity or lack; scarcity, shortage, or deficiency.
- Reformation: Act of improving or amending; amendment, change, or rectification.
Additional Key Concepts
- Multiple meanings: Many words have multiple meanings; context is essential.
- Contextual information: Understanding the words in context is critical to accurate meaning.
- Synonyms: Terms with similar meanings.
- Related concepts: Terms connected by shared characteristics.
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