English 2H Vocab D. L. 3&4

DOKEIN

Greek; to appear, to seem, to think

DOXA

Greek; opinion, judgement

GIGNOSKEIN

Greek; to know

KRINEIN

Greek; to separate, to decide, to judge

MNEMONIKOS

Greek; mindful

PHREN/PHRENOS

Greek; heart, mind, midriff

RATIO

Latin; reason

REOR, REORI, RATUM

Latin; to calculate, to think

SAPERE

Latin; to taste, to perceive, to be sensible or wise

NOSCO, NOSCERE, NOVI, NOTUM

Latin; to get to know, to get acquainted with

PUTO, PUTARE, PUTAVI, PUTATUM

Latin; to settle, to consider, to reckon

SAGIO, SAGIRE

Latin; to perceive acutely or keenly with the senses or mind

SCIO, SCIRE, SCIVI, SCITUM

Latin; to know

dogma

A system of doctrines put forward by an authority, especially a church, to be absolute truth.

dogmatic (1 - doctrinal)

Pertaining to dogma.

dogmatic (2 - expression)

Expressed in an authoritative or arrogant manner.

heterodox

Not in agreement with accepted beliefs; holding unorthodox opinions.

agnostic (1 - noun)

A person who believes nothing can be known about the existence of a god.

agnostic (2 - adjective)

Relating to the belief that the existence of a god is unknowable.

physiognomy

The art of judging human character by facial features; facial features when regarded as revealing character.

prognosis

A prediction of the outcome of a disease; any forecast or prediction.

criterion

A standard, rule, or test on which a decision or judgment can be made.

hypocrisy

Pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have.

amnesty

A general pardon for offenders, especially for political offenses.

mnemonic (1- adjective)

Relating to or assisting the memory.

mnemonic (2 - noun)

A device used in remembering.

frenetic

Frantic; frenzied.

schizophrenia (1 - mental disorder)

A severe mental disorder in which a person becomes unable to act or reason in a rational way, often with delusions and withdrawal from relationship.

schizophrenia (2 - conflicting situation)

A situation of extreme conflict between choices, loyalties, or ways of life.

arraign (1 - legal)

To call to court to answer charges.

arraign (2 - accusal)

To accuse; to charge with wrongdoing.

rationale

The reasons underlying something, often presented as a statement (used with for).

rationalize

To provide a rational basis for something, often by false or self-serving reasoning.

sapient

Wise; insightful (often used ironically).

sage (1 - noun)

A person, usually elderly, who is honored for wisdom and experience.

sage (2 - adjective)

Wise; judicious.

cognition

The act of perceiving or knowing.

cognizant

Aware; having knowledge of something.

connoisseur

An expert or very discriminating person, especially in matters of art and taste.

notorious

Widely and unfavorably known; infamous.

compute

To determine by mathematics.

impute

To attribute or ascribe a quality, especially a fault, to a person.

repute

To assign a reputation to (usually used with to be).

putative

Supposed; reputed,

presage

A sign or feeling concerning some future event; omen; foreboding.

sagacious

Shrewd; having good judgment; perceptive.

conscientious (1 - moral principles)

Guided by one's sense of right and wrong.

conscientious (2- precision)

Thorough; with careful attention.

plebiscite

A direct vote of all the people of a country or district on an important matter; a referendum.

prescience

Knowledge of events before they occur; foresight; foreknowledge.