vocab words 2

1. incognito - adj.


- having one's identity concealed, as under an assumed name, esp. to avoid notice or formal attentions. Detectives are known to be undercover and aren't supposed to be seen so I chose this picture. I think this is a good example. I also have experienced being or trying to be incognito when trying to hide/avoid someone, and things like that.


2. empathy - n.

- identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives. I chose this person because it showed someone crying on someones shoulder and he's comforting her. I think that it's easiest to talk to people when you can identify with someone and they have experience with the subject. Also I think it is easier to give advice when you've had experience.



3. plagiarize - v.

- to use and pass off (the ideas or writings of another) as one's own. I chose this picture because it shows the definition of plagiarize. I think plagiarism is in everyday life like; when people take other people's pictures; quotes, etc.









4. accord - v. to be in agreement or harmony; agree.
5. bias - n. a particular tendency or inclination, esp. one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question; prejudice.
6. deduct - v. [w/ obj.] to take away, as from a sum or amount: Once you deduct your expenses, there is nothing left. [w/o obj.] detract; abate (usually fol. by from): The rocky soil deducts from the value of his property.
7. paradigm - gr. a display in fixed arrangement of such a set, as boy, boy's, boys, boys'; an example serving as a model; pattern.
8. objectivity - n. the state or quality of being objective. [Uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices; something that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish; purpose; goal; target: the objective of a military attack; the objective of a fund-raising drive. ]
9. precipitous - adj. of the nature of or characterized by precipices: a precipitous wall of rock. [An overhanging or extremely steep mass of rock, such as a crag or the face of a cliff;
The brink of a dangerous or disastrous situation: on the precipice of defeat. ]
10. recapitulate - v. to review by a brief summary, as at the end of a speech or discussion; summarize.
11. reciprocate - v. to give, feel, etc., in return.