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Dooley's Vocab 7-9

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Self-evident; based on a universally accepted principle or rule Axiomatic
Precisely described, defined, or characterized; explicit Definitive
The practice of arriving at the truth by the exchange of opposing logical arguments Dialectic
Relying on or derived from observation or experiment Empirical
To believe or assume in advance; to presume; to take for granted Presuppose
To devise self-satisfying but incorrect reasons for behavior Rationalize
Opposing evidence or arguments or the presentation of those arguments; a refutation Rebuttal
To reject the truth, the authority or the validity of Repudiate
Having little strength or substance; flimsy Tenuous
Able to be proved true by presentation of evidence or testimony Verifiable
A place or situation of noisy uproar and confusion Bedlam
To censor prudishly Bowdlerize
A prejudiced belief in the superiority of one's own gender, group, or kind Chauvinism
Exceedingly harsh; very severe Draconian
A rigid military disciplinarian Martinet
Effusively or tearfully sentimental; overly emotional Maudlin
To spellbind; to enthrall Mesmerize
A drawing consisting of the outline of something, especially a human profile, filled in with a solid color Silhouette
Extremely loud Stentorian
Having enormous size, strength, power, or influence Titanic
To raise in rank, character, or status; to elevate Exalt
To urge by strong, often stirring argument, advice, or appeal Exhort
Given to excessive and often trivial talk Garrulous
The central idea; the essence Gist
Excessively dramatic or emotional; affected Histrionic
Marked by the use of few words; terse or concise Laconic
Putting an end to all debate or action; not allowing contradiction or refusal Peremptory
A controversial argument, especially one refuting a specific opinion or doctrine Polemic
Full of animation and spirit; lively Vivacious
Marked by noisy, forceful, or intense outcries Vociferous
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