Essay June 2,- 8

• Analyze


  Tagalog: Suriin

  break something down into its parts to understand it better.

   dissect, examine, scrutinize
• Ambiguous


   Malabo; Hindi Tiyak

  Open to more than one interpretation; unclear

  equivocal, vague, indefinite
• Postulate


   Magmungkahi

  To put forward a theory or idea without proof, but based on some evidence.

   propose, theorize, suggest
• Empirical


   Based on observation or experiment rather than theory

   verifiable, observable, measurable
• Phenomenon


  An observable event, fact, or characteristic.
• Heuristic


  Serving as a means of learning or discovery; problem solving, exploratory, technique
• Dichotomy


  A division into two sharply contrasting groups.

  division, polarity, opposition
• Deride


  To laugh at someone or something with contempt; to ridicule or mock.
• Meliorism


  The idea that progress is a real concept and that humans can interfere with natural processes in order to improve the world.
• Affluent


  Having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goods; prosperous; rich.
• Quantify


  To measure something and express it in numbers

  enumerate, measure, calculate
• Contingent


  Dependent on something else; not certain or guaranteed.
• Stratify


  To divide a society or group into layers based on social class, wealth, or other factors. classify, categorize
• Motif


  A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of literature.
• Cogent


  Clear, logical, and well-reasoned; compelling
• Persuasive


  Capable of convincing someone of something; compelling
• Precedent


  Example, guideline. A previous action or event that is used as an example or guide for future actions.
• Rigorous


  Careful, thorough, and demanding, strict.