Unit 17 Vocab Flashcards
Impute
To assign blame or responsibility for
Syn: Attribute Ant: Vindicate
PUT
To think
Dispute
To disagree with
Syn: Deny Ant: Vindicate
A disagreement or argument
Syn: Argument Ant: Agreement
Disreputable
Not respectable; not having a good reputation
Syn: Notorious Ant: Respectable
NOTA
To note
Connotation
An idea or image associated with a word
Syn: Overtone
Denotation
The dictionary definition of a word
Annotate
To explain or discuss in a note
RATIO
Reason
Irrational
Not based on reason or logic
Syn: Illogical Ant: Reasonable, rational
Rationale
A reason for doing something; explanation
Rationalize
Justify; give reason for
Syn: Excuse
SCI
To know
Conscientious
Diligent and careful
Ant: Careless
Unconscionable
Not obeying moral laws; unscrupulous
Ant: Principled