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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 does the word 'conciliatory' mean?
What does the word 'conciliatory' mean?
Peace offering; reparations
What is the definition of 'condemnation'?
What is the definition of 'condemnation'?
The word 'conjecture' implies something that is proven.
The word 'conjecture' implies something that is proven.
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'deprecating'?
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'deprecating'?
A discerning person is unable to distinguish subtle differences.
A discerning person is unable to distinguish subtle differences.
What does it mean to disseminate information?
What does it mean to disseminate information?
What is an editorial?
What is an editorial?
Empirical evidence relies on personal beliefs rather than facts.
Empirical evidence relies on personal beliefs rather than facts.
Which of the following best describes the word 'erratic'?
Which of the following best describes the word 'erratic'?
What does 'incredulity' mean?
What does 'incredulity' mean?
What is jargon?
What is jargon?
Which of the following best describes an objective viewpoint?
Which of the following best describes an objective viewpoint?
What are qualifications in the context of a statement or argument?
What are qualifications in the context of a statement or argument?
What does 'quantification' mean?
What does 'quantification' mean?
Spontaneity involves careful planning and forethought.
Spontaneity involves careful planning and forethought.
A subjective opinion is based on facts and evidence.
A subjective opinion is based on facts and evidence.
What is a whim?
What is a whim?
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
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Study Notes
Vocabulary List 1 - Study Notes
- Aptitude: Potential; ability
- Arduous: Difficult
- Conciliatory: Intended to reconcile or pacify; an attempt to make amends (peace offering, reparations)
- Condemnation: Formal expression of strong disapproval or blame; act of assigning blame/guilt (strongly criticizing)
- Conjecture: Guessing; speculation based on incomplete evidence; without proof
- Deprecating: Critical, disparaging; often expresses disapproval or belittles
- Discerning: Able to detect fine details or differences; perceptive
- Disseminated: Spread widely; usually information
- Editorial: Opinionated writing, typically by the editor of a publication; expressing an opinion
- Empirical: Based on observation or experience; factual; verifiable
- Erratic: Unpredictable; inconsistent; without a pattern; wild, frenzied
- Incredulity: Disbelief
- Jargon: Specialized vocabulary or terminology used by a particular group or profession
- Objective: Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; unbiased
- Qualification: Limitation; condition; restriction. (Also, a skill or ability)
- Quantification: The act of assigning a number or value. (Measurements)
- Spontaneity: Lack of planning; impulsiveness; not planned; unpremeditated
- Subjective: Based on personal feelings or opinions; biased
- Veneration: Great respect and admiration
- Whim: A sudden, unpredictable notion or desire; impulsive idea
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