Natural and Social Science Flashcards by Penguinz 117

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Hypothesis

A

a proposed insight or explanation

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Empirical

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derived from experiment and observation

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Central claim

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primary assertion

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counterclaim

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counterargument

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hypothetical

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theoretical, based on speculation

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Irreconcilable

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unresolvable

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context

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the setting, or background information

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Consensus

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general agreement

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Fundamental

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basic and essential

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Yield

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to produce or generate

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Emphasize and Elaborate

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to stress and fully develop

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Underscore

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to emphasize

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Undermine

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to weaken or damage

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Detrimental

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very harmful

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Optimistic

Pessimistic

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confident of a positive outcome;

confident of a negative outcome

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Incongruous

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incompatible, obviously inconsistent with a particular situation

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Enumerate

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to list

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Tentative

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undecided, not certain

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Analogy

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a comparison between two dissimilar ideas or objects

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Analogous

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characterized by a parallel similarity

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Approximation

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an estimate

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Innate

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inborn

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Underlying Assumption

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a basic belief that is not directly stated

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Haphazard

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random

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Adept

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very skillful

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Subordinate

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lower in rank, occupying an inferior position

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Station

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position or rank

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Peculiar

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distinctive

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Sarcastic

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using irony to mock or convey contempt

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Degrade

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to deteriorate, to lower in dignity

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Entrenched

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deeply established

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Tenacious

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persistent and determined

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Dominion

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supremacy

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Revere

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to show deep respect

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Disparity

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inequality

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Antagonism

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strong opposition

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Repudiate

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to reject

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Advocate

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to publicly recommend, to urge

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Discredited

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damaged and disgraced

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Populist

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a person who identifies with ordinary people