Vocab 3-4

Question 1

Dokein

Answer 1

Greek- to appear; to seem; to think

Question 2

Doxa

Answer 2

greek- opinion; judgment

Question 3

heterodox

Answer 3

adj. Not in agreement with accepted beliefs; holding unorthodox opinions.

Question 3

Dogma

Answer 3

n. A system of doctrines put forward by an authority, especially a church, to be absolute truth.

Question 3

Dogmatic

Answer 3

adj. 1. Pertaining to dogma

2. Expressed in an authoritative or arrogant manner

Question 4

Frentic

Answer 4

adj. Frantic; frenzied.

Question 4

Hetero

Answer 4

greek- other; another; different

Question 4

Schizophrenia

Answer 4

n. 1. A severe mental disorder in which a person becomes unable to act or reason in a rational way, often with delusions and withdrawal from relationship.

2. A situation of extreme conflict between choices, loyalties, or ways in life.

Question 5

agnostic

Answer 5

n. A person who believes nothing can be known about the existence of a god.

adj. Relating to the belief that the existence of a god is unknowable.

Question 5

gignoskein

Answer 5

greek- to know

Question 5

physiognomy

Answer 5

n. The art of judging human character by facial features; facial features when regarded as revealing character.

Question 6

prognosis

Answer 6

n. A prediction of the outcome of a disease; any forecast or prediction

Question 6

krinein

Answer 6

Greek- to seperate; to decide; to judge

Question 7

criterion

Answer 7

n. A standard, rule, or test on which a decision or judgement can be made

Question 8

hypocrisy

Answer 8

n. Pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have.

Question 9

mnemonikos

Answer 9

Greek- mindful

Question 9

Rationalize

Answer 9

tr. v. To provide a rational basis for something, often by false or self-serving reasoning.

Question 10

Amnesty

Answer 10

n. A general pardon for offenders, especially for political offenses.

Question 11

Mnemonic

Answer 11

adj. Relating to or assisting the memory

n. A device used in remembering

Question 11

phren, phrenos

Answer 11

greek- heart; mind; midrff

Question 12

ratio

Answer 12

Latin- reason

Question 13

Arraign

Answer 13

tr. v. 1. (legal) to call to court to answer charges.

2. To accuse to charge with wrongdoing.

Question 13

Sapient

Answer 13

adj. Wise; insightful (often used ironically).

Question 13

Rationale

Answer 13

n. The reasons underlying something, often presented as a statement (used with for).

Question 13

reor, reori, ratum

Answer 13

Latin- to calculate, to think

Question 14

Sage

Answer 14

1. n. A person, usually elderly, who is honored for wisdom and experience.
2. adj. Wise; judicious.

Question 14

sapere

Answer 14

Latin- to taste; to perceive; to be sensible or wise

Question 15

nosco, noscere, novi, notum

Answer 15

Latin- get to know; to get acquainted with

Question 15

Cognition

Answer 15

Latin. n. The act of perceiving or knowing

Question 16

Cognizant

Answer 16

Latin. adj. Aware; having knowledge of something.

Question 17

Compute

Answer 17

Latin. tr. v. To determine by mathematics.

Question 17

Puto, putare, putavi, putatum

Answer 17

Latin- to settle; to consider; to reckon

Question 17

Notorious

Answer 17

adj. Widely and unfavorably known; infamous.

Question 17

Connoisseur

Answer 17

Latin. n. An expert or very discriminating person, especially in matters of art and taste.

Question 18

Impute

Answer 18

Latin. tr. v. To attribute or ascribe a quality, especially a fault, to a person.

Question 19

Repute

Answer 19

Latin. tr. v. To assign a reputation to (usually used with to be).

Question 20

Putative

Answer 20

adj. Supposed; reputed.

Question 21

sagio, sagire

Answer 21

Latin- to perceive acutely or keenly with the senses or mind

Question 22

Presage

Answer 22

Latin. n. A sign or feeling concerning some future event; omen; foreboding.

Question 23

Sagacious

Answer 23

adj. Shrewd; having good judgment; perceptive.

Question 24

Plebiscite

Answer 24

Latin. n. A direct vote of all the people of a country or district on an important matter; a referendum.

Question 24

Conscientious

Answer 24

Latin. adj. 1. Guided by one’s sense of right and wrong.

2.Thorough; with careful attention

Question 25

Prescience

Answer 25

Latin. n. Knowledge of events before they occur; foresight; foreknowledge.

Question 26

scio, scire, scivi, scitum

Answer 26

Latin- to know; to understand