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VCR D Lesson 3
VCR D Lesson 3 Flashcards
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Language - English
10th Grade
01/12/2009

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Term
Dogma
Definition
A system of doctrines put forward by an authority, especially a church, to be absolute truth.
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Dogmatic
Definition
Expressed in an authoritative or arrogant manner.
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Heterodox
Definition
Not in agreement with accepted beliefs; holding unorthodox opinions.
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Agnostic
Definition
A person who believes nothing can be known about the existence of a god.
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Physiognomy
Definition
The art of judging human character by facial features; facial features when regarded as revealing character.
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Prognosis
Definition
A prediction of the outcome of a disease; any forecast or prediction.
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Criterion
Definition
A standard, rule, or test on which decision or judgment can be made.
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Hypocrisy
Definition
Pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have.
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Amnesty
Definition
A general pardon for offenders, especially for political offenses.
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Mnemonic
Definition
Relating to or assisting the memory.
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Frenetic
Definition
Frantic;frenzied.
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Schizophrenia
Definition
A severe mental disorder in which a person becomes unable to act or reason in a rational way, often with delusions and withdrawal from relationships.
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Arraign
Definition
To call to court to answer charges; To accuse with wrongdoing.
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Rationale
Definition
The reasons for underlying something, often presented as a statement.
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Rationalize
Definition
To provide a rational basis for something, often by false or self-serving reasoning.
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