I’ll Be the Judge of That:
Words about Evidence, Proof, and Judgment
Due December 16
Provide the definition of the following words. Include the dictionary definition and a translation of the dictionary definition into your own words. Use each word in an original sentence that helps you understand the meaning of the word. Post ONE sentence in the comments (I’d recommend posting a sentence about the word you understand the least).
1. biased
2. exculpate
3. impartial
4. incontrovertible
5. integrity
6. objectivity
7. penitent
8. plausible
9. substantiated
10. vindicated
My parents are always peeved that I do not come home from church penitent.
ReplyDeleteThat's an awesome sentence, Sarah. I love all the "p" sounds and "peeved" is a great diction choice.
ReplyDeleteThe Governer gave a plausible speech,however, he was later exposed for making false assertions.
ReplyDeleteIt’s objective whether Robin Hood’s acts were a crime.
ReplyDeleteThe young child’s observations of the sky being blue and the ocean wet seemed like incontrovertible statements.
ReplyDeleteMorgan, very tricky to sneak in one of last week's voacb words.
ReplyDeleteThe turtle was penitent, for it remembered the red ant that it had crushed years ago while traveling across a dusty road.
ReplyDeleteWhile at first the interviewer judged on outside appearances, she kept objectivity and discovered it was the man in the raged clothes that was right for the job.
ReplyDeleteTo my teacher, the turtle was just a turtle so it became an incontrovertible topic.
ReplyDeleteThe attorney was able to substantiate his client in court.
ReplyDeleteI was exculpated from the charge that I plagiarized when I showed the rough draft.
ReplyDeleteErin, nice use of a tricky word.
ReplyDeleteMeshine, the client's innocence or the client's claims would be substantiated, not the client himself.
And oh, that poor, poor turtle.
Even though the expert felt strongly about the trial, she was able to maintain her objectivity and suppress her emotions whilst testifying in court.
ReplyDeleteIt is plausibe that the parents seated in the middle of the third row hold a biased opinion towards the little girl on the stage. She could not remember her lines, but they thought their daughter was the best performer of the play.
ReplyDeletekathleen karpal
um hold on I think 'hold' should have been past tense. Held
ReplyDeleteIt is plausible that the parents seated in the third row held held a biased opinion towards the girl on the stage. She could not remember her lines, but they thought their daughter was the best performer of the play.
sorry about that
The lawyer exculpated his client, thus keeping his perfect case record.
ReplyDeleteThe impartial judge ruled that the defendant was guilty.
ReplyDeleteThe Sky still had to kill the Mayor to vindicate his crimes.
ReplyDelete-Eliot
The presidential canidate gave a plausible speech, which got him elected the next month.
ReplyDeleteHer essay was meaningful, but hard to believe as it was not substantiated with enough logos.
ReplyDeleteI always feel penitent during confession.
ReplyDelete-Philip Nguyen
The jury incontrovertibly closed the discussion, they were done discussing.
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