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What is the definition of the word 'aptitude'?
What is the definition of the word 'aptitude'?
Potential; ability
The word 'arduous' means easy.
The word 'arduous' means easy.
False (B)
What is the definition of 'conciliatory'?
What is the definition of 'conciliatory'?
Peace offering; reparations
What is the definition of 'condemnation'?
What is the definition of 'condemnation'?
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A 'conjecture' is a statement based on solid evidence.
A 'conjecture' is a statement based on solid evidence.
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What is the definition of 'deprecating'?
What is the definition of 'deprecating'?
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A 'discerning' person is unable to detect fine details.
A 'discerning' person is unable to detect fine details.
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What is the definition of 'disseminated'?
What is the definition of 'disseminated'?
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Which of the following best describes an 'editorial'?
Which of the following best describes an 'editorial'?
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An 'empirical' statement is based on personal feelings rather than facts.
An 'empirical' statement is based on personal feelings rather than facts.
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What is the definition of 'erratic'?
What is the definition of 'erratic'?
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What is the definition of 'incredulity'?
What is the definition of 'incredulity'?
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What is the definition of 'jargon'?
What is the definition of 'jargon'?
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An 'objective' statement is based on personal opinions and biases.
An 'objective' statement is based on personal opinions and biases.
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What is the definition of 'qualification'?
What is the definition of 'qualification'?
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Something that is 'spontaneous' is carefully planned and thought out.
Something that is 'spontaneous' is carefully planned and thought out.
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A 'subjective' statement is based on facts and evidence.
A 'subjective' statement is based on facts and evidence.
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What is the definition of 'whim'?
What is the definition of 'whim'?
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Flashcards
Aptitude
Aptitude
potential; ability
Arduous
Arduous
difficult
Conciliatory
Conciliatory
peace offering; reparations
Condemnation
Condemnation
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Conjecture
Conjecture
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Deprecating
Deprecating
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Discerning
Discerning
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Disseminated
Disseminated
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Editorial
Editorial
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Empirical
Empirical
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Erratic
Erratic
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Incredulity
Incredulity
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Jargon
Jargon
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Objective
Objective
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Qualification
Qualification
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Quantification
Quantification
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Spontaneity
Spontaneity
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Subjective
Subjective
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Veneration
Veneration
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Whim
Whim
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Study Notes
Vocabulary List 1
- Aptitude: Potential; ability
- Arduous: Difficult
- Conciliatory: Intended to appease or pacify; often a peace offering or reparations.
- Condemnation: Strong blame or criticism; the act of blaming or finding fault.
- Conjecture: A guess or opinion formed without sufficient evidence.
- Deprecating: Critical; expressing disapproval or belittling something.
- Discerning: Able to detect fine details or differences.
- Disseminated: Spread widely, especially information.
- Editorial: Writing presenting an opinion, often by a newspaper's editor.
- Empirical: Based on observation or experience; verifiable.
- Erratic: Not regular or consistent; unpredictable or flippant; without pattern.
- Incredulity: Disbelief or astonishment.
- Jargon: Specialized vocabulary used by a particular group or profession.
- Objective: Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; unbiased.
- Qualification: Limits or restrictions; a condition.
- Quantification: Expressing something in terms of a quantity or value.
- Spontaneity: Acting or happening without pre-planning or thought.
- Subjective: Based on personal feelings or opinions; biased.
- Veneration: Deep respect; reverence.
- Whim: Sudden, impulsive desire or idea; a sudden change of mind.
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