Unit 17 Flashcards

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Impute (v)

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To assign blame or responsibility for
Syn: attribute
Ant: vindicate

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PUT

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To think

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Dispute

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  1. To disagree with (v)
  2. A disagreement or argument (n)
    Syn: deny
    Ant: agree
  3. Syn: argument
    Ant:agreement
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Disreputable (adj)

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Not respectable, having a bad reputation
Syn: notorious
Ant: respectable

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NOTA

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To note

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Connotation (n)

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An image or idea associated with a word

Syn: overtone

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Denotation (n)

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the dictionary definition of a word

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Annotate (v)

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To explain or discuss through a note

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RATIO

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Reason

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Irrational (adj)

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Not based on reason or logic
Syn: illogical
Ant: reasonable, rational

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Rationale (n)

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A reason for doing something, explanation

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Rationalize (v)

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Justify, give reason for

Syn: excuse

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SCI

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To know

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Conscientious (adj)

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Diligent and careful

Ant: caring

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Unconscionable (adj)

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Not obeying moral laws, unscrupulous

Ant: principled

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Prescient (adj)

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Showing knowledge of events before they happen
Syn: far-sighted
Ant: rash