Classical Roots D Lessons 3-4
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Dogma | Noun. A system of doctrines put forth by an authority, especially a Church, to be the absolute truth. |
| Dogmatic | Adj. 1. Pertaining to dogma. 2. Expressed in an authoritative or arrogant manner. |
| Heterodox | Adj. Not in agreememnt with accepted beliefs; holding unorthodox opinions. |
| Agnostic | 1. Noun. A person who believes nothing can be known about the existence of a god. 2. Adj. Relating to the belief that existence of a God is unknowable. |
| Physiognomy | Noun. Art of judging human character by facial features; facial features when regarded as revealing character. |
| Prognosis | Noun. A prediction of the outcome of a disease; any forecast or prediction. |
| Criterion (Criteria) | Noun. A standard, rule, or test on which a decision or judgement can be made. |
| Hypocrisy | Noun. Pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have. |
| Amnesty | Noun. A general pardon for offenders; especially for political offenses. |
| Mnemonic | Adj. Relating to or assisting the memory. |
| Frenetic | Adj. Frantic; Frenzied. |
| Schizophrenia | 1. Noun. A severe mental disorder in which a person becomes unable to act or reason in a rational way, often with delusions and with withdrawal from relationships. 2. Noun. A situation of extreme conflict between choices, loyalties, or ways of life. |
| Arraign | Tr.v. 1.(Legal) to call to court to answer charges. 2. To accuse; to charge with wrongdoing. |
| Rationale | Noun. The reasons underlying something, often presented as a statement. |
| Rationalize | Tr.v. To provide a rational basis for something, often by false or self-serving reasoning. |
| Sapient | Adj. Wise, insightful (often used ironically, but not all the time). |
| Sage | 1. Noun. A person, usually elderly, who is honored for wisdom and experience. 2. Adj. Wise; judicious |
| Cognition | Noun. The act of percieving or knowing. |
| Cognizant | Adj. Aware; having knowledge of something. |
| Connoisseur | Noun. An expert, or very discriminating person, especially in matters of art and taste. |
| Notorious | Adj. Widely and unfavorably known; infamous. |
| Compute | Tr.v. To determine by mathematics. |
| Impute | Tr.v. To attribute or ascribe a quality, especially a FAULT, to a person. |
| Repute | Tr.v. To assign a reputation to (usually used with "to be"). |
| Putative | Adj. Supposed; reputed. |
| Presage | Noun. A sign or feeling concerning some future event; an omen; foreboding. |
| Sagacious | Adj. Shrewd; having good judgement; perceptive. |
| Conscientious | Adj. 1. Guided by one's sense of right and wrong. 2. Thorough; with careful attention. |
| Plebiscite | Noun. A direct vote of all the people of a country or district on an important matter; a referandum. |
| Prescience | Noun. Knowledge of events before they occur; foresight; foreknowledge. |
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