Natural and Social Science Flashcards
1
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Hypothesis
A
a proposed insight or explanation
2
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Empirical
A
derived from experiment and observation
3
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Central claim
A
primary assertion
4
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counterclaim
A
counterargument
5
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hypothetical
A
theoretical, based on speculation
6
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Irreconcilable
A
unresolvable
7
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context
A
the setting, or background information
8
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Consensus
A
general agreement
9
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Fundamental
A
basic and essential
10
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Yield
A
to produce or generate
11
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Emphasize and Elaborate
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to stress and fully develop
12
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Underscore
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to emphasize
13
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Undermine
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to weaken or damage
14
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Detrimental
A
very harmful
15
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Optimistic
Pessimistic
A
confident of a positive outcome;
confident of a negative outcome
16
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Incongruous
A
incompatible, obviously inconsistent with a particular situation
