I’ll Be the Judge of
That:
Words about Evidence,
Proof, and Judgment
Due Friday, September
30
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. penitent
8. plausible
9. substantiated
10. vindicated
Various facets of her argument were not at all plausible, including the portion that focused on alien invasion.
ReplyDeleteWe will exculpate you from time-out this time Susy-loo, but don’t let me see your hand in the cookie jar without asking again.
ReplyDeleteElmer’s story seemed so plausible no one had even bothered to check to see if it was true.
ReplyDeleteWinston's claim to human rights, contrary to O'Brien's assertion, was indeed vindicated by posterity.
ReplyDeleteWhile I go for boys in Corduroy, Betsy is completely impartial when it comes to fashion and men.
ReplyDeleteThe evidence was sound, the truth was incontrovertible.
ReplyDelete@Emily: That's an awesome sentence. Anyone want to change the syntax to make it zeugmatic?
ReplyDeleteThe youngest son had the integrity to tell his mom that he broke the vase.
ReplyDeleteZeugma challenge response:
ReplyDeleteThe evidence was sound; the truth incontrovertible.
The homework assignment was incontrovertible, no matter how much the students tried to bride their teacher to change it.
ReplyDeleteHis mother could not decide whether or not to exculpate the little boy for eating a cookie before dinner.
ReplyDeleteI may have been biased in stating that the Ducks are the coolest football team ever, considering my family's relationship to the team.
ReplyDeleteThough highly improbable, the boy's story was still plausible.
ReplyDeleteAs the class began a biased argument, one of the students brought forth a very incontrovertible point, suddenly ending any further arguments.
ReplyDeleteI bit my tongue as soon as I realized my punishment was incontrovertible.
ReplyDeleteDuring the Casey Anthony trial her defense lawyer tried very hard to win the case and exculpate Casey.
ReplyDeleteThe elephant is ludicrously biased against a mouse.
ReplyDeleteWhen producing a questionnaire, psychologists must be wary of their question’s wording. One small rearrangement of words can produce biased answers.
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ReplyDeleteHis plastic bat wings fueled a plausible attempt at stardom, but just as plausible was the untimely "splat" sound.
ReplyDeleteThe penitent prisoner never broke the law again.
ReplyDeleteThe camera footage of Mariah’s dog eating her homework was incontrovertible evidence for her claim, therefore, her teacher gave her a second day to complete the assignment.
ReplyDeleteThe student's excuse for being tardy was not plausible.
ReplyDeleteThe topic of whether the action was right or wrong was incontrovertible.
ReplyDeleteAfrican Americans in the south lived with social and racial bias for several years after the civil war.
ReplyDeleteThe prosecutor provided enough substantial evidence to persuade the jury.
ReplyDeleteThe decision made by her father was incontrovertible; she was destined to marry King Bobby.
ReplyDeleteAs the referee, Madam Hooch should be an impartial judge when overseeing a quidditch match.
ReplyDeleteIt's beyond me how anyone could think that werewolves are even remotely plausible.
ReplyDeleteThe boy was feeling penitent for breaking his mother’s favorite vase then blaming it on his little sister.
ReplyDeleteDo not doubt someone’s integrity untill they give you as reason to do so.
ReplyDeleteOops, I meant *until
ReplyDeletePenitent for leaving the turtle on its back for five days, the boy gave the sore-shelled reptile a free milkshake coupon.
ReplyDeleteIn science you must be as impartial as possible to reduced the amount of bias.
ReplyDeleteThe detective substantiated her claims by providing evidence for the jury.
ReplyDeleteMost people are not impartial, but are rather biased.
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