Vocab VI

Subjectivity: Proceeding from or taking place in a person's mind rather than the external world

At this point it all becomes pretty subjective personal opinions all round.

Epistemology: The branch of philosophy that studies the nature of knowledge, its presuppositions and foundations, and its extent and validity.

First, we will be concerned in what follows only with the epistemology of memory beliefs.

Mollify: To calm in temper or feeling; soothe

They all wanted it back, and were only slightly mollified by my assurances that it would return for Easter!

Abrogate: To abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority

We cannot, nor should not, abrogate that responsibility.

Reconcile: To reestablish a close relationship between, or to settle or resolve

To reconcile these differences they may need to think creatively to find a solution.

VOCAB V

Bourgeoisie: Middle class: the social class between the lower and upper classes
The only way to put an end to war is to overthrow the bourgeoisie.

Proletariat: A social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
He will not be able to lead the Proletariat to victory.

Stop-loss: A stop order for which the specified price is below the current market price and the order is to sell.
Stop-loss was created by the United States Congress after the Vietnam War.

Elucidate: Clarify: make clear and (more) comprehensible
Allow me to elucidate, you have to turn left at the big tree, not the circular rock.

Chasm: A deep opening in the earth's surface
The Grand Canyon has a lot of deep chasms.