1.2: Think Before You Judge Flashcards
After much thought, I decided that the most JUDICIOUS thing to do was to avoid the swamp full of alligators.
showing sound judgement; prudent
(jud+ious) / (judge+full of)
J
Sometimes when my two children fight, I feel like I’m ADJUDICATING a capital crime rather than settling a quarrel.
to hear and judge a case
(jud+ate) / (judge+to do)
A
The young Sherlock Holmes was quite the ASTUTE investigator; he always unraveled even the toughest mysteries.
shrewd; keen
A
Before buying an apple, SCRUTINIZE it to be sure it has no bruises.
to examine carefully
(scruta+ize) / (examine+to do)
S
The architects chose a solarium design that was less aesthetic than PRAGMATIC: it was beautiful, but it kept heating and lighting cost down.
concerned with practical outcomes
P
The mobster told blatant lies while on the stand, PERJURING himself to keep his partners out of jail.
to lie under oath
(per+jur) / (through+oath)
P
It would not be PRUDENT to sneak out of your room again tonight; your parents will ground you if they catch you!
using good judgment
(prudentia) / (knowledge)
P
To illustrate human rights JURISPRUDENCE, let me mention a case involving two young severely disabled sisters in their twenties.
the science of philosophy of law
(jur+prudentia) / (law+knowledge)
J
The lord of the manor also exercised JURISDICTION over his tenants by a system of manorial courts.
the sphere of authority or control
(jur+dicto) / (law+declaration)
J
The priest ADJUREd his followers to use thief faith to find the strength to overcome temptation.
to command solemnly, as under oath
(ad+jur) / (to+oath)
A
From the corner which followed, robinson was harshly ADJUDGEd to have handled in the box & a penalty was awarded.
to determine based upon law
(ad+jud) / (to+judge)
A
Had he possessed the financial ACUMEN to go with his engineering brilliance, he would have made a fortune.
keenness of judgment
(acus) / (sharp)
A
The duke’s room remained INSCRUTABLE behind its shutters.
beyond comprehension or examination
(in+scruta) / (not+examine)
I
The major fraud team undertakes investigations into serious and complex fraud cases, corruption in public life, overseas and other corruption ALLEGATIONS.
a formal accusation
(ad+legare) / (to+dispute)
A
