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<p>Anecdote</p>

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<p>Anecdote</p>

Anecdote

a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

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Assimilate

take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully. cause (something) to resemble; liken.

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Conjecture (noun)

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

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Conjecture (verb)

form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information.

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Convey

transport or carry to a place; make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone; communicate

<p>transport or carry to a place; make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone; communicate</p>
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Dichotomy

a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different. Example: Love and hate

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Didactic

Designed or intended to teach

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Derive

to take, receive, or obtain especially from a specified source

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Elicit

to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)

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Imminent

ready to take place : happening soon

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Malleable

Capable of being altered or controlled by outside forces or influences; having a capacity for adaptive change

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Prevalent

generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored; dominant

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Prudent

marked by wisdom; having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment

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Qualm

an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving

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Surmise

suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

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Variable (adj)

not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change; able to be changed or adapted.

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Variable (Noun)

n element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change

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