Vocab pt 1
A person who believes it is impossible to know whether a god or gods exist.
What is Agnostic?
This word refers to eternal punishment or complete ruin.
What is Perdition?
If you believe you are taking medicine, it can sometimes work even if it is fake.
What is the Placebo Effect?
A trustworthy witness is described as this.
What is Credible?
A previous court decision used to guide future rulings.
What is Precedent?
Feeling extremely joyful after winning a championship.
What is Exultant?
Someone who produces many books, paintings, and inventions is this.
What is Prolific?
Once you understand something, you presume it to be obvious to everyone.
What is the Curse of Knowledge?
Showing great passion or enthusiasm for a cause.
What is Fervent?
Equality in rights or treatment is called this.
Feeling angry because of unfair treatment.
What is Indignant?
To officially clear someone of blame or guilt.
What is Exonerate?
You believe your failures are due to external factors, yet you are responsible for your success.
What is Self-Serving Bias?
A peacemaking approach during an argument.
What is Conciliatory?
Someone who constantly files lawsuits could be described as this.
What is Litigious?
Evidence that cannot reasonably be disputed is this.
What is Incontrovertible?
Two sides that cannot come to an agreement are this.
What is Irreconcilable?
You overestimate how much people notice how you look and act.
What is the Spotlight Effect?
Someone who finds a story difficult to believe is this.
What is Incredulous?
To formally charge someone with a serious crime.
What is Indict?
A person who neglects an important duty is this.
What is Remiss?
To reject or refuse to accept a believe or agreement.
What is Repudiate?
You see personal specifics in vague statements by filling in the gaps.
Living with honesty and strong moral principles demonstrates this.
What is Rectitude?
A microscope or laboratory setup is an example of this type of equipment.
What is Apparatus?