1. Lesson 20

2. Lesson 20 #1 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence DogmaticAdjectiv e Firmly stating personal opinions as truth Workers found it hard to give suggestions for improvement to their dogmatic boss.

3. Lesson 20 #2 WordPart of Spee ch DefinitionSentence EpiphanyNounThe sudden realization of or insight into an essential truth News of my brother’s accident triggered an epiphany about how important my family is now.

4. Lesson 20 #3 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence PensiveAdjectiv e Deeply, often sadly thoughtful Darryl becomes pensive when he is reminded of the injury that ended his athletic career.

5. Lesson 20 #4 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence Philosoph y noun a)The study of reality based on logical reasoning rather than on observation or experimentation. b)A personal set of opinions and values by which one lives. A)The study philosophy is not complete without reading the works of Aristotle and Plato. B)Maria’s philosophy is to live each day to the fullest.

6. Lesson 20 #5 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence PlausibleAdjectiv e Appearing to be true or reasonable The greenhouse effect is a plausible explanation for global warming.

7. Lesson 20 #6 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence PonderVerbTo think about carefully and thoroughly Elspeth pondered her future educational plans.

8. Lesson 20 #7 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence PostulateA)Verb B)Noun A)To assume the truth of something, especially as the basis for study or argument B)A basic principle; something accepted without proof. A)In geometry, students postulate theorems and then solve problems to prove them. B)The U.S. government was founded upon the postulate that all people are created equal.

9. Lesson 20 #8 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence RationalityNoun logic and reasoning Known for her rationality, the senator carefully presented detailed arguments in support of the tax proposals.

10. Lesson 20 #9 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence ReverieNounA daydream; daydreaming; deep thought The doorbell shattered Shauna’s reverie about being a champion ice skater.

11. Lesson 20 #10 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence Stratage m NounA cunning scheme meant to trick or deceive The undercover officer used the stratagem of posing as a criminal in order to catch the thief's in the act of robbery.