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Models: the need for

abstraction
Unit 5

Vocabulary 1

abstraction =
generalisation,
theorisation
abstract=generalise,
theorise
discern=distinguish
regularity
consistent=constant
ON average
predict sth. (v.)
prediction (n.)
predictable (adj.)

peans (Sing. , Pl.)


thought
isolate (v.)
isolation (n.)
assume (v.)
assumption (n.)
handle sth. =deal with
sth.
surround
detail
be involved IN sth.
loaf (sing.)- loaVES (pl.)

Vocabulary 2

a loaf of bread
purchase (v., n.)
be interested IN sth.
extraneous= inessential,
coming from outside, not
a vital part
mind
limited (adj.)
riddle
complex=complicated
under consideration=
being currently
discussed

humanity
progress (v., n.)
multiplicity=variety
irrelevant=unimportant
seldom=rarely
conduct=convey, carry
out
human being
determine=decide
imperfect
a limitation TO sth
essential=fundamental

Vocabulary 3

nonetheless=nevertheless this fallacy is committed


when it is concluded
a substitute FOR sth. = a
that one event causes
replacement
another
simply
because
follow the rules=stick to the
the proposed cause
rules
occurred before the
avoid sth./doing sth.
proposed effect
common=usual, frequent be based ON sth.
fallacy=a false notion
suppose=what if
fallacy of composition=
fox
lanost sastava
faulty=wrong
post hoc, ergo propter hoc
fallacy= After this, therefore cause-and-effect
relation
because of this

Vocabulary 4

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