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Vocab Lessons 19-20
Lesson 11 - Great Source's Vocabulary for Achievement: Course 9, Lessons 19 & 20
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| disregard | to ignore, to pay no attention to; lack of proper attention or respect |
| enthrall | to capture someone's attention; to charm; to fascinate |
| heedless | not paying attention; thoughtless |
| oblivious | lacking awareness |
| preoccupy | to hold attention completely |
| rapt | deeply absorbed in something; engrossed |
| receptive | ready or willing to accept something |
| scrutinize | to examine carefully, with close attention to details |
| tacit | not spoken; understood from actions or statements |
| vigilant | watchful; on the alert |
| dogmatic | firmly stating personal opinions as truth |
| epiphany | the sudden realization of or insight into an essential truth |
| pensive | deeply, often sadly thoughtful |
| philosophy | the study of reality based on logical reasoning rather than on observation or experimentation; a personal set of opinions and values by which one lives |
| plausible | appearing to be true or reasonable |
| ponder | to think about carefully and thoughtfully |
| postulate | to assume the truth of something, especially as the basis for study or argument; a basic principle, something accepted without proof |
| rationality | logic and reasoning |
| reverie | a daydream; daydreaming; deep thought |
| stratagem | a cunning scheme meant to trick or deceive |