Vocabulary for Achievement Course 3: Lessons 19-20

disregard

verb

To ignore; to pay no attention to

noun

Lack of proper attention or respect

enthrall

verb

to capture someone's attention; to charm; to fascinate

heedless

adjective

not paying attention; thoughtless

oblivious

adjective

lacking awareness

preoccupy

verb

to hold attention completely

rapt

adjective

deeply absorbed in something; engrossed

receptive

adjective

ready or willing to accept something

scrutinize

verb

to examine carefully. with close attention to details

tacit

adjective

not spoken; understood from actions or statements

vigilant

watchful; on the alert

dogmatic

adjective

firmly stating personal opinions as truth

epiphany

noun

the sudden realization of or insight into an essential truth

pensive

adjective

deeply, often sadly thoughtful

philosophy

noun

a. the study of reality based on logical reasoning rather than on observation or experimentation

b. a personal set of opinions and values by which one lives

plausible

adjective

appearing to be true or reasonable

ponder

verb

to think about carefully and thoroughly

postulate

verb

to assume the truth of something, especially as the basis for study or argument

noun

a basic principle; something accepted without proof

rationality

noun

logic and reasoning

reverie

noun

a daydream; daydreaming; deep thought

stratagem

noun

a cunning scheme meant to trick or deceive