Chapter 4 - VI Flashcards
novel
new or unusual in an interesting way.
derivative
imitative of the work of another person, and usually disapproved of for that reason.
tendentious
expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one.
fresh
not previously known or used; new or different.
evenhanded
fair and impartial in treatment or judgment.
hackneyed
lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite.
corroborate
confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
putative
generally considered or reputed to be.
conjectural
based on or involving an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
incorrect
not in accordance with fact; wrong.
irrefutable
impossible to deny or disprove.
irreconcilable
representing findings or points of view that are so different from each other that they cannot be made compatible.
immorality
the state or quality of being wicked.
brilliance
exceptional talent or intelligence.
cunning
having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion.
subterfuge
deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal.
wrongdoing
illegal or dishonest behavior.
judgment
the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
transparent
easy to perceive or detect.
complicated
consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate.
overt
done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent , not secret or hidden.
erudite
having or showing great knowledge or learning.
abstruse
difficult to understand; obscure.
scholarly
involving or relating to serious academic study.
