Unit 2 - 2C

criticism

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/krɪ.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/ or /kri.ti.si.zēm/

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negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

critical

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/krɪ.tɪ.kəl/ or /kri.ti.kēl/

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noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections

critically

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in a manner that shows one's disapproval of someone or something

to conclude

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/kənk.lud/ or /kēnk.lood/

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to draw a logical inference or outcome based on established premises or evidence

conclusion

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/kənk.lu.ʒən/ or /kēnk.loo.zhēn/

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a decision reached after thoroughly considering all relevant information

origin

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the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

originality

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the skill of being able to come up with unique and innovative ideas or actions

realism

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a practical and straightforward way of looking at things that focuses on what is actually happening rather than what we wish would happen

reality

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the true state of the world and the true nature of things, in contrast to what is imagined or thought

really

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used to put emphasis on a statement

recognizable

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able to be identified or distinguished from other things or people

weakness

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a vulnerability or limitation that makes you less strong or effective

preference

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a strong liking for one option or choice over another based on personal taste, favor, etc.

preferable

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more desirable or favored compared to other options

preferably

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in a way that shows a liking or a priority for something over others

responsibility

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the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

conviction

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a formal declaration by which someone is found guilty of a crime in a court of law

convinced

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having a strong belief in something