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Logic

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dictionary

basic meaning of a word

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genus

larger group with shared similarities

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species

characteristics that make it different from other species in the genus

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etymology

history or origin of the word

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description

explains words in greater detail

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example

one instance to illustrate the word

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synonyms

words with same or similar meanings

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antonyms

words with opposite meanings

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procedural/operational definitions

describes how or list steps the meaning of the word

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thesis statement

declarative statement about your conclusion that can be proven true or false

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inductive leap

accepts the conclusion because the premises are believable and provide ample proof 4 conclusions

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fallacy

commonly recognized bad arguments or errors in reasoning

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premise

pieces of evidence or proof you are giving to support your argument, leads directly to conclusion

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conclusion

what you believe or are trying to prove

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vagueness

imprecise, fuzzy, unclear; wide meanings (nice, good, bad)

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ambiguity

several common meanings; unclear which meaning being used (evolution)

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amphiboly

vague words used in two different ways of the same argument

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equivocation

word has alternative common meanings being used

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