| A | B |
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| dogmatic | adj. Expressing a belief as if it were fact |
| pensive | adj. Dreamily, and often sadly, thoughtful |
| philosophy | n. Study of reality based on logic |
| plausible | adj. Appearing true or reasonable |
| ponder | tr. v. To think about carefully and at length |
| postulate | tr. v. To assume the truth without proof |
| rational | adj. Based on reason; logical; sane |
| reverie | n. The condition of being lost in thought |
| skeptical | adj. Doubting; questioning |
| speculation | n. Idea based on incomplete evidence; guess |
| apologist | n. One who argues for an idea or cause |
| contend | tr. v. To maintain or assert |
| dissuade | tr. v. To discourage from a course of action |
| fallacy | n. An idea based on mistaken assumptions |
| hypothesis | n. A theory that explains known facts |
| indisputable | adj. Undeniable |
| inference | n. A conclusion based on evidence |
| red herring | n. Something that draws attention away |
| refute | tr. v. To prove a person or idea to be wrong |
| substantiate | tr. v. To support with proof; verify |
| cognizant | adj. Aware; fully informed |
| connoisseur | n. One knowledgable in any area |
| conscientious | adj. Thorough and attentive |
| consciousness | n. Awareness of one's perceptions |
| diagnosis | n. Critical analysis of a thing's nature |
| notoriety | n. Fame of an unfavorable kind |
| omniscient | adj. Knowing all things |
| prognosis | n. A forecast of a probable result |
| recognition | n. Ackowledgement or attention |
| unconscionable | adj. Unreasonable; unjust |
