Unit 17 Vocabulary Flashcards
Impute
V. To assign blame or responsibility for.
Synonym: Attribute
Antonym: Vindicate
PUT
“to think”
Dispute
1) V. To disagree with. Synonym: Deny Antonym: Agree 2) N. A disagreement or argument. Synonym: Argument Antonym: Agreement
Disreputable
Adj. Not respectable; having a bad reputation.
Synonym: Notorious
Antonym: Respectable
NOTA
“to note”
Connotation
N. An image or idea associated with a word.
Synonym: 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 logic.
Synonym: Illogical
Antonym: Reasonable, Rational
Rationale
N. A reason for doing something; explanation.
Rationalize
V. Justify; give reason for.
Synonym: Excuse
SCI
“to know”
Conscientious
Adj. Diligent and careful.
Antonym: Careless
Unconscionable
Adj. Not obeying moral laws; unscrupulous.
Antonym: Principled