Lesson 7 Flashcards
1
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Axiomatic
A
Self evident
Based on a universal rule
2
Q
Definitive
A
Precisely described, explicit
Conclusive, decisive
Authoritative and complete
3
Q
Dialectic
A
Arriving at a truth by exchanging opposing logical arguments
4
Q
Empirical
A
Relying on or derived from observation
5
Q
Presuppose
A
To believe or assume in advance
To take for granted
To require or involve neccesarily as a preexisting condition
6
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Rationalize
A
To devise self-satisfying but wrong reasons for behavior
To make rational from a reasonable standpoint
7
Q
Rebuttal
A
Opposing evidence or arguments
A refutation
8
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Repudiate
A
To reject the truth, authority, or validity of something
9
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Tenuous
A
Flimsy, weak, having little strength
10
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Verifiable
A
Able to be proved by testimony or evidence
