Natural and Social Science Flashcards by Penguinz 117

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Hypothesis

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a proposed insight or explanation

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Empirical

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derived from experiment and observation

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Central claim

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primary assertion

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counterclaim

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counterargument

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hypothetical

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theoretical, based on speculation

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Irreconcilable

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unresolvable

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context

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the setting, or background information

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Consensus

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general agreement

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Fundamental

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basic and essential

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Yield

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to produce or generate

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Emphasize and Elaborate

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to stress and fully develop

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Underscore

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to emphasize

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Undermine

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to weaken or damage

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Detrimental

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very harmful

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Optimistic

Pessimistic

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confident of a positive outcome;

confident of a negative outcome

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Incongruous

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incompatible, obviously inconsistent with a particular situation

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Enumerate

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to list

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Tentative

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undecided, not certain

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Analogy

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a comparison between two dissimilar ideas or objects

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Analogous

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characterized by a parallel similarity

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Approximation

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an estimate

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Innate

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inborn

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Underlying Assumption

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a basic belief that is not directly stated

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Haphazard

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random

Adept

very skillful

Subordinate

lower in rank, occupying an inferior position

Station

position or rank

Peculiar

distinctive

Sarcastic

using irony to mock or convey contempt

Degrade

to deteriorate, to lower in dignity

Entrenched

deeply established

Tenacious

persistent and determined

Dominion

supremacy

Revere

to show deep respect

Disparity

inequality

Antagonism

strong opposition

Repudiate

to reject

Advocate

to publicly recommend, to urge

Discredited

damaged and disgraced

Populist

a person who identifies with ordinary people