Lesson 7 Vocab

Question 0

Definitive

Answer 0

Precisely described, defined, or characterized; explicit
Conclusive; decisive; providing a final statement
Authoritative and complete

Question 1

Axiomatic

Answer 1

Self-evident; based on a universally accepted principle or rule.

Question 2

Dialect

Answer 2

The practice of arriving at the truth by exchange of opposing logical arguments

Question 3

Empirical

Answer 3

Relying on or derived from observation or experiment

Question 4

Presuppose

Answer 4

To believe or assume in advance; to presume; to take for granted
To require or involve necessarily as a preexisting condition

Question 5

Rebuttal

Answer 5

Opposing evidence or arguments or the presentation of those arguments; a refutation

Question 6

Repudiate

Answer 6

To reject the truth authority, or the validity of

Question 7

Tenuous

Answer 7

Having little strength or substance; flimsy

Question 8

Verifiable

Answer 8

Able to be proved by presentation of evidence or testimony

Question 9

Rationalize

Answer 9

To devise self-satisfying but incorrect reasons for behavior

To make rational or to interpret froma logical, reasonable standpoint