LIST 5 Flashcards
Analogy
REASONING
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
A: ‘dissimilarity’ or ‘incongruity’
Arbitrary
REASONING
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
A: rational
Arbitrate
REASONING
(of an independent person or body) reach an authoritative judgment or settlement.
Axiomatic
REASONING
self-evident or unquestionable.
A: questionable
Bias
REASONING
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way
A: impartially
Bigoted
REASONING
obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief, opinion, or faction, in particular prejudiced against or antagonistic toward a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.
A: tolerant
Cogitate
REASONING
think deeply about something; meditate or reflect.
A: ignore
Criterion
REASONING
a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.
A: deviation
Crux
REASONING
the decisive or most important point at issue.
A: insignificant
Deduce
REASONING
arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion.
Dilemma
REASONING
a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.
Dogmatic
REASONING
inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
A: open-minded
Eclectic
REASONING
inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
