Chapter 3 Flashcards
(35 cards)
abstract
an idea but not as tangible experience
anthropology
the study of human cultures
comprehensive
thorough and complete
construe
to interpret in a particular way
discerning
showing a keen ability to distinguish subtle elements
discriminating
showing a good taste of judgement
disseminate
to cast (information) widely
erudite
having or showing a great learning or konwglede
indoctrinate
to teach someone to accept a set of beliefs uncritically
insular
isolated from the cultural and intellutucal influences
orthodox
strict traditional teachings
pedantic
acting like a know-it-all
peruse
to read carefully
postulate
assume the existence or truth of something a basis for reasoning
provincial
narrow - minded
revelation
a fact ravealed in a surprising way
apologist
one who argues for a particular position
appease
to yield to demands
bolster
support
buttress
a protection for a building // provide with justification
cajole
to persuade through flattery
circumlocutory
speaking as to avoid the subcjet
circumsrbice
to define the limits of something
cohensive
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