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* state of not caring between options
* state of not caring between options


'''ameliorate'''
'''ameliorate (v)'''
 
* to make better


'''analysis (n.)'''
'''analysis (n.)'''
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** analysis wants to know "how" something works, etc., whereas, "evaluation" seeks its overall worth or value
** analysis wants to know "how" something works, etc., whereas, "evaluation" seeks its overall worth or value


anomoly (n) / anomalously (adv)
'''anomaly''' (n)  


* note: not "anomously"
* not normal, a deviation from what is usual or expected
* note, the adverb '''anomalously''' (with deviation) is not to be confused with "'''anonymously'''" (without being identified)


'''antecedent'''
'''antecedent'''
* what comes before, as a prior event or condition (not necessarily a cause)


'''assert / assertion'''
'''assert / assertion'''
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* v: to make unclear, to conceal
* v: to make unclear, to conceal
* adj: unclear, uncertain, dark, remote
* adj: unclear, uncertain, dark, remote
'''postulate'''
'''postulate''' (v or n)
 
* verb: to theorize or hypothesize' to put forth a proposition, usually based on logic
* noun: a hypothesis or proposal, usually based on logic


'''proponent''' (n)
'''proponent''' (n)
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* "associated with", "connected to", "important for"
* "associated with", "connected to", "important for"
* "matters" (as in, "what matters" = "what is relevant")
* "matters" (as in, "what matters" = "what is relevant")
'''sanction'''
'''sanction''' (v or n)
 
* verb: 1) to require or give approval to; or 2) to impose a penalty upon
 
* noun: a rule or decree, usually in the form of a penalty


'''satirical''' (adj)
'''satirical''' (adj)