vocabulary from classical roots book d lesson 3
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 dogma | N. a system of doctrines put forward by an authority, especially a church, to be absolute truth |
| dogmatic | Adj. pertaining to dogma; expressed in an authoritative or arrogant manner |
| heterodox | Adj. not in agreement with accepted beliefs; holding unorthodox opinions |
| agnostic | N. a person who believes nothing can be known about the existence of a god; Adj. relating to the belief that the existence of a god is unknowable |
| physiognomy | N. the art of judging human character by facial features; facial features when regarded as revealing character |
| prognosis | N. a prediction of the outcome of a disease; any forecast or prediction |
| criterion | N. a standard, rule, or test on which a decision or judgment can be made |
| hypocrisy | N. pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have |
| amnesty | N. a general pardon for offenders, especially for political offenses |
| mnemonic | Adj. relating to or assisting the memory; N. a device used in remembering |
| frenetic | Adj. frantic; frenzied |
| schizophrenia | N. a severe mental disorder in which a person becomes unable to act or reason in a rational way, often with delusions and withdrawal from relationship; a situation of extreme conflict between choices, loyalties, or ways of life |
| arraign | V. (legal) to call to court to answer charges; to accuse, the charge wiht wrongdoing |
| rationale | N. the reasons underlying something, often presented as a statement |
| rationalize | V. to provide a rational basis for something, often by false or self-serving reasoning |
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