I’ll Be the Judge of
That:
Words about Evidence,
Proof, and Judgment
Due Tuesday, January 20
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
Did I use this vocab term correctly?
ReplyDeleteThe lawyer was able to exculpate James, a man wrongfully put on death row, two days before his execution.
-Isabel Moullet
Does this term work in the sentence?
ReplyDeleteI was objective in my decision whether to start off with the slice of pepperoni pizza or canadian bacon and pineapple; they’re my favorite!
-Brianna Bliquez
The evidence found is incontrovertible, for I can find no proof against it.
ReplyDelete- Emma A.
How about...
ReplyDeleteJury selection can be lengthy because the justice system needs to ensure the jury is impartial; jurors should only be swayed be the facts, not personal opinions.
-Ethan
After arguing about who was at fault, she found incontrovertible evidence to determine the culprit.
ReplyDelete-Stephanie K.
American's and North Korean's will never be impartial to each other after "The Interview" came out.
ReplyDeleteIncontrovertible:
ReplyDeleteThe smoking gun in Raymond's hands was incontrovertible proof that he had indeed shot Kenneth.
It was almost like he expected me to be penitent and I wasn’t going to be because, if it was such a big deal, he could flip the sandwich over; I’m not going to show remorse for putting the peanut butter on the “bottom” of a PB&J, whatever that even means.
ReplyDeleteThe lawyer successfully exculpated his client, who was wrongly accused of theft.
ReplyDeleteIt’s plausible that I will have to see a doctor to surgically remove me from my bed because I’m not moving any time soon.
ReplyDeleteDespite his lack of integrity, the boy turned in the lost wallet, leaving it’s contents
ReplyDeleteuntouched.
- Garrett Blunt
Kyle Roth
ReplyDelete“Their strong sense of subjectivity lead them to judge each person harshly as they walked by.”
(Subjectivity)
"vindicated"
ReplyDeleteIn the end I had been vindicated; no one was mad at me for lying about whether or not I actually earned the money, they just made me do all their laundry for six months and wear a sign around my neck that read “LIAR.”
Ms. Rosemary, the judge on this case, was long-time friends with Mr. Windelehoo, but she put that aside during the trial because her job requires her to be impartial.
ReplyDeleteThe Mythbusters found it is not plausible to survive in a car that was T-boned at a high speed when stuck between two beefy men.
ReplyDeleteAlissa Frazier
The fact that the New England Patriots dominated their opponent - Indianapolis Colts - is incontrovertible, even die-hard Colts fans can't argue the final score.
ReplyDeleteDoes this work? "Edgar’s previous legal records substantiated that he needed psychological evaluation."
ReplyDelete-- Maddy Vanacker
Zoe Griffith
ReplyDeleteMy bias against those who wear animal tails to school has probably kept me from making many new friends.
Although, Ben was vindicate of texting while on the clock, he never got caught.
ReplyDeleteThe puppy's penitent gaze met the girl's firm look as he slowly, guiltily dropped the sock, mud stained and oozing with drool.
ReplyDeleteJenna Beyer
The internet seems biased against the following students. It's plausible that they deserve the internet's animosity; however, the may ultimately be vindicated by their righteous actions.
ReplyDeleteLexie E:
The child desperately accused his brother in order to exculpatory himself as the one who knocked over the fishbowl.
Holli C:
In order to maintain her integrity, she avoided the party where she knew there would be a lot of drinking.
Jessica H:
When searching for Alison's murderer, the police only think objectively, looking for the facts that are present.
Luda V:
The dog’s face was penitent and sorrowful when my mom began barking at him for the mess he made.
Morgan S:
The idea of denying innocent people their rights isn't even remotely plausible to me.
Miranda Carver-
ReplyDeleteSorry for the late post my internet is still down. I'm not sure if I used this word right.
"I was vindicated from the allegations of theft because I provided proof of my receipt."
Brianna -
ReplyDeleteFor your sentence, using objective is kind of contradictory, because it means you don't consider personal opinions. It would help if you included what you chose and why. Example: I was objective in my decision whether to start off with the slice of pepperoni pizza or canadian bacon and pineapple; despite both being my favorite, I went with the healthier one.