Quarter 2 Vocab (2)

Question 1

Axiomatic

Answer 1

Adjective

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

Question 2

Definitive

Answer 2

Adjective

Precisely described, defined, or characterized; explicit

Question 3

Dialectic

Answer 3

Noun

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

Question 4

Empirical

Answer 4

Adjective

Relying on or derived from observation or experiment

Question 5

Presuppose

Answer 5

Verb

To believe or assume in advance; to presume; to take for granted

Question 6

Rationalize

Answer 6

Verb

To devise self-satisfying but incorrect reasons for behavior

Question 7

Rebuttal

Answer 7

Verb

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

Question 8

Repudiate

Answer 8

Verb

To reject the truth, the authority, or the validdity of

Question 9

Tenuous

Answer 9

Adjective

Having little strength or substance; flimsy

Question 10

Verifiable

Answer 10

Adjective

Able to be proved true by presentation of evidence or testimony

Question 11

Bedlam

Answer 11

Noun

A place or situation of noisy uproar and confusion

Question 12

Bowdlerize

Answer 12

Verb

To censor prudishly

Question 13

Chauvinism

Answer 13

Noun

A prejudiced belief in the superiority of one’s own gender, group, or kind.

Question 14

Draconian

Answer 14

Adjective

Exceedingly harsh; very severe

Question 15

Martient

Answer 15

Noun

A rigid military disciplinarian

Question 16

Maudlin

Answer 16

Adjective

Effusively or tearfully sentimental; overly emotional

Question 17

Mesmerize

Answer 17

Verb

To spellbind; to enthrall

Question 18

Silhouette

Answer 18

Noun

A drawing consisting of the outline of something, especially a human profile filled in with a solid color

Question 19

Stentorian

Answer 19

Adjective

Extremely loud

Question 20

Titanic

Answer 20

Adjective

Having enormous size, strength, power, or influence