Unit 17 Flashcards
Impute
V. To assign blame or responsibility for
Syn: attribute
Ant: Vindicate
PUT
“To think”
Dispute
(1) v. To disagree with Syn: deny Ant: agree (2) n. a disagreement or argument Syn: argument Ant: agreement
Disreputable
Adj. not respectable; having a bad reputation
Syn: notorious
Ant: respectable
NOTA
“To note”
Connotations
N. an image or idea associated with a word
Syn: overtone
Denotation
N. the dictionary definition of a word
Annotate
V. To explain or discuss through a note
RATIO
“Reason”
Irrational
Adj. not based on reason or study
Syn: illogical
Ant: reasonable, rational
Rationale
N. a reason for doing something; explanation
Rationalize
V. Justify; give a reason for
Adj: excuse
SCI
“To know”
Conscientious
Adj. diligent and careful
Ant: careless
Unconscionable
Adj. not obeying moral laws; unscrupulous
Ant: principled