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Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 17

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construct
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construct

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
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dilemma
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dilemma

dəˈlemə
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
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doctrine
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doctrine

ˈdɑːk.trɪn
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
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dodge
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dodge

dɑdʒ
an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
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equivalent
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equivalent

ɪˈkwɪvələnt
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
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essence
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essence

ˈesəns
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
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geology
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geology

dʒiˈɑːlədʒi
a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
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germ
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germ

dʒɜːrm
anything that provides inspiration for later work
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instinct
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instinct

ˈɪnstɪŋkt
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
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confused
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confused

kənˈfjuːzd
mistake one thing for another
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impossible
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impossible

something that cannot be done
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objective
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objective

əbˈdʒektɪv
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
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