I’ll Be the Judge of
That:
Words about Evidence,
Proof, and Judgment
Due Friday, October 4
Provide the definition for each of the following words that
you don’t know. Even if you think you are familiar with the word, you should
check its definition to confirm your understanding. For words you need to
define, include the dictionary definition and a translation of the dictionary
definition into your own words.
Write an original sentence for each word in the list,
whether you need to define it or not. Post one sentence as a comment. Please
type your work.
1. biased
2. exculpate
3. impartial
4. incontrovertible
5. integrity
6. objectivity
7. subjectivity
8. penitent
9. plausible
10. substantiated
11. vindicated
The judge had to exculpate the convicted man due to inconclusive evidence.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure completing an assignment before it's actually been assigned is against the rules, but I lack any plausible evidence to substantiate such a claim.
ReplyDeleteThe judges of the talent show were biased toward musical acts.
ReplyDeleteI wish there were witnesses that could help exculpate Kevin Strasser and help him get his teaching and coaching jobs back.
ReplyDeleteThe cop had a penitent look on his face after realizing he placed an innocent man in jail.
ReplyDeleteThere was incontrovertible evidence that the one year old had decided to put his face in the cake.
ReplyDeleteThe evidence that was brought up in the trial was incontrovertible, making it clear the man was guilty.
ReplyDeleteafter cancelling my ticket, the judge appeared to me as a person of integrity and coherence.
ReplyDeleteThere is incontrovertible evidence that if you drop an apple from any height, it will head towards the ground at an increasing velocity.
ReplyDeleteMy sister has integrity because she did not lie when my mom asked her if she ate the missing cookie.
ReplyDeleteNo one dares to question my little sister, because to her, her arguments are incontrovertible.
ReplyDeleteMy sister and I always get in arguments over our clothes, but my dad always knows how to be impartial so that he does not offend either of us.
ReplyDeleteIt was clear the article was written with a bias when it stated Nordstrom sold the ugliest shoes.
ReplyDeleteThe doctor substantiated his claim about the autopsy by providing grisly and colorful photos.
ReplyDeleteA good argument shows all plausible sides of the issue.
ReplyDeleteThe local farmer convinced his customers to buy his organic produce by making a plausible argument against the use of pesticides.
ReplyDeleteShe was tempted to fake a cold and skip school, but she had integrity, so she decided against it.
ReplyDeleteBy allowing our government to shut down, many Americans would agree that these individuals have a lack of integrity.
ReplyDeleteIf all media remained impartial, there would be a decrease in conflict.
ReplyDeleteThe newly released evidence vindicated the allegations against Jerry.
ReplyDeleteI should not be able to reference my father for job applications because his review will be biased.
ReplyDeleteThe Politicians’ biased opinions on healthcare and unwillingness to compromise led to a government shutdown.
ReplyDeleteHis impartial ideas drove the teacher crazy!
ReplyDeleteThe referee was very biased towards his own team.
ReplyDeleteI knew the judge was biased when she declared her friend the winner, even though I did much better.
ReplyDeleteI knew the judge was biased when she declared her friend the winner, even though I did much better.
ReplyDeleteThe evidence was incontrovertible.
ReplyDeleteAs a judge, remaining impartial to the attitude and appearance of a defendant is often difficult when looking at the case files put on your desk.
ReplyDeleteThe judge had a plausible reason to convict the murderer—his fingerprints were all over the crime scene.
ReplyDeleteAfter it was revealed that the police officer was arrested as a teenager, his integrity was seriously compromised.
ReplyDeleteThey were both unable to settle the argument, as they were both biased towards the subject.
ReplyDeleteThe infamous criminal, Jordan Howell, was shockingly penitent for his crimes.
ReplyDeleteMr. Smith’s attorney presented enough evidence to exculpate him from his charges.
ReplyDeleteDespite the evidence against him, the murdering criminal was vindicated of all his charges.
ReplyDeleteThe administration found it difficult to exculpate the student after they were convinced he was guilty.
ReplyDeleteI knew for a fact that Timothy was the most talented in the talent show. Though, my opinion might be dismissed because of the fact that Timothy is my brother, which made me biased.
ReplyDeleteMy mother may be sweet and understanding, but the words of my stern father are the incontrovertible law of the house.
ReplyDeleteShe failed to offer a plausible explanation as to why her homework wasn't complete.
ReplyDeleteHe never gave a plausible excuse for cheating on his homework.
ReplyDelete... or for posting it during class.
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