Simon 8
Terms
undefined, object
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synthesis
S8 - (n) a combination of separate things to make a coherent whole
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antithesis
(ann-TITH-i-sis)
S8 - (n) the opposite of something
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paragon
(para-GON)
S8 - (n) a model of perfection
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attributes
(AT-tri-BUTES)
S8 - (n) qualities
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criteria
S8 - (n) standards used in evaluation (singular = CRITERION)
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amiable
S8 - (adj) friendly; likable
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surmise
S8 - (v) to make an educated guess
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pulchritude
S8 - (n) beauty (in a person)
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skewed
S8 - (adj) distorted in meaning or shape
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acme
(AK-me .... NOT aca-me)
S8 -
(n) the highest point; pinnacle
Acme is is the highest point and nadir is the opposite, the lowest point. -
titan
S8 - (n) a person of great stature or achievement; mythological giants
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obscure
S8 - (adj) not easily understood (also: dark; imdistinct; not well known)
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conform
S8 - (v) to be in agreement; to match the shape of something
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scenario
S8 - (n) a possible situation or chain of events (also: outline or plot of a literary work)
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discourse
S8 - (n) formal lengthy discussion (also: a conversation or verbal expression)
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concensus
S8 - (n) a state of general agreement
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immersed
S8 - (v) deeply involved; absorbed; completely and closely enclosed or enveloped by something
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ponder
S8 - (v) to think deeply
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acumen
(AK-you-min)
S8 - (n) keenness of insight