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Set 2 Flashcards

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1
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Neurose

A

Mental or emotional disorder

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Sophistry

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Specious reasoning, fallacy, especially with the intent to deceive

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Jingoism

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bellicose chauvinism.

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Impugn

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to challenge as false (another’s statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.

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Jurisprudence

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Philosophy of law

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Protean

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readily assuming different forms or characters; extremely variable.
changeable in shape or form, as an amoeba.
(of an actor or actress) versatile; able to play many kinds of roles.

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Scurrilous

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grossly or obscenely abusive:
a scurrilous attack on the mayor.
characterized by or using low buffoonery; coarsely jocular or derisive:
a scurrilous jest.

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Atavistic

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Relating to or characterized by reverting to something ancient

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Proscribe vs prescribe

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Proscribe - forbid by law

Prescribe - advise and authorize to use

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Platitude

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a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

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Protean

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tending or able to change frequently or easily.

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Cupidity

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Greed

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Abrogate

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Repeal or do away with

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Exigent

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Pressing; demanding

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Anthropogenic

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Caused by humans

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Solecism

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Grammatical mistake in speech or writing

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Heuristic

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enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves.
“a “hands-on” or interactive heuristic approach to learning”

18
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Postulate vs stipulate

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Postulate - suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.

Stipulate - demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement.

19
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Halcyon

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Calm

Peaceful

20
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Reprobate

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Rejected by god

A bad egg

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