| Term | Definition |
|---|
| circumvent | outwit, baffle |
| cognate | related linguistically, similar in nature |
| compartmentalize | to separate into separate categories |
| derivative | unoriginal, derived from another source |
| dichotomy | a division into two exclusive and contradictory groups |
| ontology | a branch of metaphysics concerned with the nature and relations of being |
| metaphysics | a division of philosophy concerned with the fundamental nature of reality |
| axiology | the branch of philosophy dealing with values or religion |
| praxeology | the study of human conduct |
| anthropology | the study of the origins, nature, and destiny of mankind |
| dualism | a philosophical system which sees the universe as two antithetical forces which are separated between the spiritual and physical, the good and the bad |
| presuppositions | a supposition made prior to having knowledge |
| profane | not sacred or holy, to treat with abuse |
| theism | a worldview that God created everything from nothing and continues to act within creation |
| creatio ex nihilo | the theistic worldview that God created everything out of non-existent matter |
| abject | wretched, very humble, lacking pride |
| actuate | motivate |
| allay | calm |
| amenable | obedient, compliant |
| antithesis | direct opposite of |
| beleaguer | attack, harass |
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