Unit 4 Academic Vocabulary

What is the definition of assumption?

• To ignore something without reason
• To prove something with evidence
• To make a guess or take something for granted without proof.
• To base a conclusion on facts and data

What are some synonyms for assumption?

• Certainty, conviction, assurance
• opinion, guess, belief

• Fact, truth, reality
• Doubt, uncertainty, skepticism

What is an antonym for assumption?

• Guess
• Presumption
• Hypothesis
• Fact

What is the definition of discredit?

• To promote the positive qualities of someone or something
• To harm the reputation or credibility of someone or something.
• To enhance the reputation of someone or something
• To build trust and credibility

What would a synonym be for discredit?

• approve
• disprove

• trust
• validate

What is the opposite of discredit?

• credit
• reject
• distrust
• disbelieve

What is the meaning of ethical?

• Legally right and wrong
• Socially acceptable and unacceptable
• Morally right and wrong
• Financially profitable and unprofitable

Can you provide a different word that has the same meaning as ethical?

• Unethical
• Immoral
• Dishonest
• Moral

What is the opposite of ethical? (more than one answer)

• immoral
• dishonest
• unethical
• moral

What is the definition of alternative?

• A type of music genre
• A choice between two or more things
• A mathematical equation
• A type of food