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Lesson 3- Book D
Vocabulary from Classical Roots
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Language - English
10th Grade
01/19/2012

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Term
dogma
Definition
A system of doctrines put forward by an authority to be absolute truth
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dogmatic
Definition
1.Pertaining to dogma
2.Expressed in an authoritative 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 feature
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prognosis
Definition
A prediction of the outcome of a disease
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criterion
Definition
A standard, rule, or test on which a 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
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mnemonic
Definition
Relating to or assisting the memory

A device used in remembering
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frenetic
Definition
Frantic; frenzied
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schizophrenia
Definition
1.A severe mental disorder in which a person becomes unable to act or reason in a rational way
2.A situation of extreme conflict
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arraign
Definition
1.To call to court to answer charges
2.To accuse; to charge with wrongdoing
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rationale
Definition
The reasons underlying something, often presented as a statement
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rationalize
Definition
To provide a rational basis for something
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