Mock mistakes (set 1)

Epistemology

Branch of philosophy that examines the nature of knowledge

schism

(n.) a formal split within a religious organization; any division or separation of a group or organization into hostile factions

Hermeneutics

the branch of knowledge that deals with interpretation, especially of the Bible or literary texts.

Resurgent

a rise after defeat

vanguard

the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field

Delegatory

Value system imposed on members of society by an entity/person in power

inherent

Existing as a natural part

Polysemy

having many possible meanings or interpretations

deference

humble submission and respect

efficacy

the ability to produce a desired or intended result

Normative

Implying or attempting to establish a norm; expressing value judgments or telling people what to do (rather than merely describing that which is happening)

endeavour

try hard to do or achieve something

obfuscate

to confuse; to bewilder; to make not clear

Exacerbate

to make worse

Mitigate

to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity