LexiTopic: Knowledge and Information
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Taxonomy for Spelling Bee words related to KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION
SUBJECT HEADINGS IN THIS LEXITOPIC:
Correct, Accurate, Authorized as opposed to errorFacts and Truth true things, realityFakes and Frauds not errorsIdentification, Naming, and Defining not linguisticsIncorrect, Inaccurate, Spurious errors of information; not lies or fraudKnowledge and Ignorance what we know of informationPhilosophy and Logic the disciplines and related wordsSecrets, Codes, and Enigmas not speechSigns, Symbols, and Messages not secrets, not codes
NOTES ABOUT THE TAXONOMY FOR KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION
SCOPE NOTE: This LexiTopic compiles and defines Bee words related to what people do and do not know and how information is presented and perceived.
Words related to research, research laboratories, libraries, teaching and learning, fields of study, and schools and places of learning, are in LEARNING, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH.
Words related to intellect, wisdom, opinion, judgement, fantasy, and imagination are in PEOPLE: THOUGHT AND COMPREHENSION.
Words related to honesty and dishonesty are in PEOPLE: ENGAGEMENT AND INTERACTION. Speech about lying is in SPEECH AND VERBAL EXPRESSION.
Words related to persuasion and debate are in SPEECH AND VERBAL EXPRESSION.
Words related to publication in general are in WRITING AND PUBLISHING.
Words related to fable and myth are in MYTH AND MAGIC.
Topical arrangement of Spelling Bee words related to KNOWLEDGE AND RESEARCH
Correct, Accurate, Authorized as opposed to error
ACCURACY: freedom from mistake or error: correctnessARIGHT*: right, correctlyCONVINCING: satisfying or assuring by argument or proof (a convincing test of a new product); also, having power to convince of the truth, rightness, or reality of something: plausible (told a convincing story); also, ELEGANCE: scientific precision, neatness, and simplicityELEGANCY: elegance: scientific precision, neatness, and simplicityELEGANT: marked by elegance (an elegant solution)ELEGANTLY: marked by elegance (an elegant solution)INFALLIBLE: incapable of error: unerring (an infallible memory)INFALLIBLY: incapable of error: unerring (an infallible memory)INFIRMING: M-W [abridged] does not include an entry for infirm as a verb, nor for infirming, which is making something invalid (opposite of confirming). Collins has (way down in its entry) transitive verb to invalidate. M-W has the noun infirmation, defined as “the process of infirming or making invalid —opposed to confirmation.” M-W unabridged has transitive verb, to inform, to make doubtful or challenge the validity of; to invalidate (either to confirm or to infirm allegations of fact)LEGAL: conforming to or permitted by law or established rules (The referee said it was a legal play. Fishing in this lake is legal.)LEGIT: adverb, slang: really, actually —used for emphasisLEGIT: informal: legitimate: being exactly as intended or presented: not spurious or falseMARK: the condition of being correct or accurate (her observations are on the mark)MATHEMATIC: rigorously exact: preciseOFFICIAL: authoritative, authorized (official statement, an official biography); prescribed or recognized as authorized (an official language)OFFICIALLY: authoritative, authorized (official statement, an official biography); prescribed or recognized as authorized (an official language)QUOTE: to give exact information onQUOTED: to give exact information onQUOTING: to give exact information onRIGHT: the true account or correct interpretation; leading in the proper direction or toward a desired objective (This is the right way.); also, acting or judging in accordance with truth or fact (Time has proven her right.)RIGHTLY: according to truth or fact: correctly, exactly (If I remember rightly, today is his birthday.)WARRANT: sanction, authorization; also: evidence for or token of authorization; a commission or document giving authority to do something; especially: a writing that authorizes a person to pay or deliver to another and the other to receive money or other consideration; also, to give warrant or sanction to: to authorize (the law warrants this procedure)WARRANTOR: one that warrants or gives a warranty
Facts and Truth true things, reality; not interpersonal
ACCEPT: to recognize as true: to believe (refused to accept the explanation)ACCEPTANCE: to recognize as true: believeACCOUNT: a description of facts, conditions, or events: report, narrativeACTUAL: existing in fact or reality; not false or apparentACTUALITY: the quality or state of being actual; something that is actual: fact, realityACTUALLY: in act or in fact: reallyADMIT: to concede as true or validADMITTED: to concede as true or validADMITTING: to concede as true or validAXIOM: a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference: postulate; also, an established rule or principle or a self-evident truth; also: a maxim widely accepted on its intrinsic meritAXIOMATIC: a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference: postulate; also, an established rule or principle or a self-evident truth; also: a maxim widely accepted on its intrinsic meritCHECK: the act of testing or verifying (making a check on the data); also: the sample or unit used for testing or verifying; also, to prove to be consistent or truthful (The description checks with the photograph.)CHECKABLE: capable of being checkedCHECKED: the act of testing or verifying (making a check on the data); also: the sample or unit used for testing or verifying; also, to prove to be consistent or truthful (The description checks with the photograph.)CHECKING: the act of testing or verifying (making a check on the data); also: the sample or unit used for testing or verifying; also, to prove to be consistent or truthful (The description checks with the photograph.)CLAIM: an assertion open to challenge (a claim of authenticity); also, to assert in the face of possible contradiction: to maintain (claimed that he'd been there before)COLOR: an appearance of authenticity: plausibility (lending color to this notion)COLOUR*: chiefly British spelling of color; an appearance of authenticity: plausibility (lending color to this notion)CONCEDE: to accept as true, valid, or accurate (The right of the state to tax is generally conceded.); to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly (conceded that it might be a good idea)CONCEDED: to accept as true, valid, or accurate (The right of the state to tax is generally conceded.); to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly (conceded that it might be a good idea)DATUM: something given or admitted especially as a basis for reasoning or inferenceDEAL: the truth, the real McCoy —used in the phrase the real dealDENIED: to refuse to accept the existence, truth, or validity of (There's no denying her expertise.)DENY: to refuse to accept the existence, truth, or validity of (There's no denying her expertise.)DENYING: to refuse to accept the existence, truth, or validity of (There's no denying her expertise.)EVIDENCE: an outward sign: indication; also, to offer evidence of: prove, evinceEVIDENCED: an outward sign: indication; also, to offer evidence of: prove, evinceEVIDENCING: an outward sign: indication; also, to offer evidence of: prove, evinceEVIDENT: clear to the vision or understandingEVINCE: to constitute outward evidence ofEVINCED: to constitute outward evidence ofEVINCING: to constitute outward evidence ofFACT: a piece of information presented as having objective realityFACTICITY: the quality or state of being a factFACTUAL: of or relating to facts; restricted to or based on factFACTUALLY: of or relating to facts; restricted to or based on factFAIRLY: without bias or distortion: impartially (a story told fairly and objectively)FIRM: well-founded (firm evidence)GENUINE: actual, true; also, actually produced by or proceeding from the alleged source or authorGIVEN: assumed as actual or hypothetical: granted (given that all are equal before the law); also, something given, especially: something taken for granted: a basic condition or assumption (It is a given that we are in an age of relentless competition.); also, preposition: in view of: consideringGLARING: obtrusively and often painfully obvious (a glaring error)GLARINGLY: obtrusively and often painfully obvious (a glaring error)GRANT: to be willing to concede (I grant you that the house is not in perfect condition.); to assume to be true (granting that you are correct)INDEED: without any question: truly, undeniably; in reality; all things considered: as a matter of factKNEW: to be aware of the truth or factuality of: to be convinced or certain ofKNOW: to be aware of the truth or factuality of: to be convinced or certain ofKNOWING: to be aware of the truth or factuality of: to be convinced or certain ofLIGHT: truth; a particular aspect or appearance presented to view (saw the matter in a different light)LIKELY: reliable, credible (a likely enough story)LIVE: existing in fact or reality: actual (spoke to a real live celebrity)LOGICAL: of, relating to, involving, or being in accordance with logic (a logical conclusion); formally true or valid: analytic, deductive (a logical statement)LOGICALLY: of, relating to, involving, or being in accordance with logic (a logical conclusion); formally true or valid: analytic, deductive (a logical statement)MAXIM: a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conductMIRROR: something that gives a true representation (the press as a mirror of public opinion)MORAL: probable though not proved: virtual (a moral certainty); perceptual or psychological rather than tangible or practical in nature or effect (a moral victory, moral support)MORALLY: probable though not proved: virtual (a moral certainty); perceptual or psychological rather than tangible or practical in nature or effect (a moral victory, moral support)PHENOMENA: nonstandard: phenomenon: an observable fact or eventPHENOMENON: an observable fact or eventPOINT: to indicate the fact or probability of something specifiedPOINTING: to indicate the fact or probability of something specifiedPROOF: the cogency of evidence that compels acceptance by the mind of a truth or a fact; the process or an instance of establishing the validity of a statement especially by derivation from other statements in accordance with principles of reasoning; something that induces certainty or establishes validity; also, to make or take a proof or test ofPROPAGANDA: the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person; also ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause; also: a public action having such an effectPROPAGATOR: something that propagates: to foster growing knowledge of, familiarity with, or acceptance of (something, such as an idea or belief): to publicizePROVE: to establish the existence, truth, or validity of (as by evidence or logic) (prove a theorem, the charges were never proved in court); also, to test the truth, validity, or genuineness of (the exception proves the rule, prove a will at probate); also, to check the correctness of (something, such as an arithmetic result)PROVEN: past participle of prove: to establish the existence, truth, or validity of (as by evidence or logic) (prove a theorem, the charges were never proved in court); also, to test the truth, validity, or genuineness of (the exception proves the rule, prove a will at probate); also, to check the correctness of (something, such as an arithmetic result)RIGHT: genuine, real (a right fool); the quality or state of being factually correct; conforming to facts or truth: correct (the right answer); also, acting or judging in accordance with truth or fact (Time has proven her right.)RIGHTLY: according to truth or fact: correctly, exactly (If I remember rightly, today is his birthday.)TRIVIA: facts (as about people or events) that are not well-known (celebrity trivia, golf trivia); also, singular in construction: a quizzing game involving obscure facts —often used before another noun (trivia night)TRULY: in agreement with fact: truthfully (Is this poll truly representative?)TRUTH: the body of real things, events, and facts: actuality; also: the real facts about something; the state of being the case: fact; a judgment, proposition, or idea that is true or accepted as true (the truths of thermodynamics); a truism, an undoubted or self-evident truth, especially: one too obvious for mention; the body of true statements and propositions (commitment to scientific truth); the property (as of a statement) of being in accord with fact or realityUNCHECKED: (adj) not verified (unchecked data/information)UNDOUBTED: not doubted: genuine, undisputed (the undoubted truth, an undoubted friend)WARRANT: confirmation, confirming proof; proof, the cogency of evidence that compels acceptance by the mind of a truth or a fact; also, to assure (a person) of the truth of what is said; also, to declare or maintain with certainty: be sure that (I'll warrant he'll be here by noon.); also, to give proof of the authenticity or truth ofWARRANTOR: one that warrants or gives a warranty
Fakes and Frauds not errors
ALLEGE: to bring forward as a reason or excuseALLEGED: to bring forward as a reason or excuseALLEGEDLY: asserted to be true or to exist (an alleged miracle, an alleged conspiracy); also, questionably true or of a specified kind: supposed, so-calledALLEGING: to bring forward as a reason or excuseAPOCRYPHA: lower-case: writings or statements of dubious authenticity [the word related to sacred words is always capitalized]ARTFUL: artificialARTFULLY: artificialBAMBOOZLE: to deceive by underhanded methods: dupe, hoodwinkBLIND: something put forward for the purpose of misleading: subterfuge; also, a person who acts as a decoy or distractionBLUFF: to deceive (bluff her way in without a ticket); to bluff someone: to act deceptively (You can tell when he is bluffing.); a false threat or claim intended to deter or deceive someone: an act or instance of bluffing; also, the practice of bluffing; also, one who bluffs to feign (The catcher bluffed a throw to first.)BLUFFED: to deceive (bluff her way in without a ticket); to bluff someone: to act deceptively (You can tell when he is bluffing.); a false threat or claim intended to deter or deceive someone: an act or instance of bluffing; also, the practice of bluffing; also, one who bluffs to feign (The catcher bluffed a throw to first.)BLUFFS: to deceive (bluff her way in without a ticket); to bluff someone: to act deceptively (You can tell when he is bluffing.); a false threat or claim intended to deter or deceive someone: an act or instance of bluffing; also, the practice of bluffing; also, one who bluffs to feign (The catcher bluffed a throw to first.)BUFFALO: to bewilder, baffle; also, to bamboozleCHEAT: the act or an instance of fraudulently deceiving: deception, fraud; also, one that cheats: pretender, deceiver; to influence or lead by deceit, trick, or artificeCLAIM: an assertion open to challenge (a claim of authenticity); also, to assert in the face of possible contradiction: to maintain (claimed that he'd been there before)COOK: to concoct, to fabricate, usually used with up (cooked up a scheme); to alter (something, such as records) with the intention of deceiving or misleading: to falsifyCOOKED: to concoct, to fabricate, usually used with up (cooked up a scheme); to alter (something, such as records) with the intention of deceiving or misleading: to falsifyCOOKING: to concoct, to fabricate, usually used with up (cooked up a scheme); to alter (something, such as records) with the intention of deceiving or misleading: to falsifyCULT: a system for the cure of disease based on dogma set forth by its promulgator (health cults)CULTIC: a system for the cure of disease based on dogma set forth by its promulgator (health cults)DECEIT: the act of causing someone to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid: the act or practice of deceiving: deception; an attempt or device to deceive: a trickDECEIVE: to cause to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid; to make someone believe something that is not true: to practice deceit; also: to give a false impressionDECEIVED: to cause to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid; to make someone believe something that is not true: to practice deceit; also: to give a false impressionDECEIVING: to cause to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid; to make someone believe something that is not true: to practice deceit; also: to give a false impressionDELUDE: to mislead the mind or judgment of: to deceive, trickDELUDED: to mislead the mind or judgment of: to deceive, trick; (adj.) deceived by false beliefs; having or characterized by delusional ideasDODGE: an artful device to evade, deceive, or trick; also, to evade a responsibility or duty especially by trickery or deceitDODGED: an artful device to evade, deceive, or trick; also, to evade a responsibility or duty especially by trickery or deceitDODGING: an artful device to evade, deceive, or trick; also, to evade a responsibility or duty especially by trickery or deceitDODGY: chiefly British: evasive, tricky; questionable, suspiciousDUPE: one that is easily deceived or cheated: fool; also, to deceive or cheat easily: to make a dupe ofDUPED: to deceive or cheat easily: to make a dupe ofFAKE: to alter, manipulate, or treat so as to give a spuriously genuine appearanceFAKED: to alter, manipulate, or treat so as to give a spuriously genuine appearanceFAKING: to alter, manipulate, or treat so as to give a spuriously genuine appearanceFALLACY: a false or mistaken ideaFEIGN: to give a false appearance of: induce as a false impression (feign death); to assert as if true: pretend (feigned illness); to pretend, to dissembleFEIGNED: to give a false appearance of: induce as a false impression (feign death); to assert as if true: pretend (feigned illness); to pretend, to dissembleFEIGNING: to give a false appearance of: induce as a false impression (feign death); to assert as if true: pretend (feigned illness); to pretend, to dissembleFICTION: an assumption of a possibility as a fact irrespective of the question of its truth (a legal fiction)FICTIVE: not genuine: feignedFIDDLE: to cheat, swindle; to alter or manipulate deceptively for fraudulent gain (… accountants fiddling the books)FIDDLED: to cheat, swindle; to alter or manipulate deceptively for fraudulent gain (… accountants fiddling the books)FIDDLING: to cheat, swindle; to alter or manipulate deceptively for fraudulent gain (… accountants fiddling the books)FLIMFLAM: deceptive nonsense; deception, fraud; also, to subject to a flimflamFOBBED: M-W archaic: to deceive or cheat; Collins British English, archaicFOBS: M-W archaic: to deceive or cheat; Collins British English, archaicFOOL: to make a fool of: to deceiveFOOLED: to make a fool of: to deceiveFOOLING: to make a fool of: to deceiveFOOLS: to make a fool of: to deceiveFRAUD: intentional perversion of truth in order to induce another to part with something of value or to surrender a legal rightFUDGE: to devise as a substitute: to fake; to falsify (fudged the figures); to cheat (fudging on an exam); to exceed the proper bounds or limits of something (fudged the rules); also, something that is fudged, especially: a bending of rules or a compromiseFUDGED: to devise as a substitute: to fake; to falsify (fudged the figures); to cheat (fudging on an exam); to exceed the proper bounds or limits of something (fudged the rules)FUDGING: to devise as a substitute: to fake; to falsify (fudged the figures); to cheat (fudging on an exam); to exceed the proper bounds or limits of something (fudged the rules)FUNNY: involving trickery or deception (told his prisoner not to try anything funny)GAMMON*: to talk gammon; to pretend, feign, deceive, fool, gossip, lieGIMMICK: an important feature that is not immediately apparent: a catch (a concealed difficulty or complication); also, to alter or influence by means of a gimmick, or to provide with a gimmick —often used with up; also, a mechanical device for secretly and dishonestly controlling gambling apparatusGIMMICKING: an important feature that is not immediately apparent: a catch (a concealed difficulty or complication); also, to alter or influence by means of a gimmick, or to provide with a gimmick —often used with upGULL: to take advantage of (one who is foolish or unwary): deceiveGULLABLY*: rare variant of “gullibly.” M-W does not list this variant of gullibly, easily duped or cheated; M-W says that “gullable” is a “less common variant” of “gullible.” Collins says that “gullable” is rare.GULLED: to take advantage of (one who is foolish or unwary): deceiveGULLIBILITY: easily duped or cheatedGULLIBLY: or (rarely) gullably: easily duped or cheatedGULLING: to take advantage of (one who is foolish or unwary): deceiveHAVE: to take advantage of: trick, fool (been had by a partner)HOKE*: to give a contrived, falsely impressive, or hokey quality to; from hokum, a device used (as by showmen) to evoke a desired audience responseHOLLOW: lacking in real value, sincerity, or substance: false, meaninglessHOODWINK: to deceive by false appearance: to dupeIMITATION: something produced as a copy: counterfeit; also, resembling something else that is usually genuine and of better quality: not realIMITATIVE: imitating something superior: counterfeitINVENTION: a product of the imagination, especially: a false conceptionLIFT: to plagiarize; to take out of normal setting (lift a word out of context)LIFTING: to plagiarize; to take out of normal setting (lift a word out of context)LOAD: to bias (load the system); to weight (something, such as a test or survey) with factors influencing validity or outcome (loaded in favor of a positive outcome)LOADED: weighted to favor a specific outcome (loaded dice, loaded survey questions); to bias (load the system); to weight (something, such as a test or survey) with factors influencing validity or outcome (loaded in favor of a positive outcome)MADE: fictitious, invented (a made excuse)MARK: an object of attack, ridicule, or abuse, specifically: a victim or prospective victim of a swindleMOCK: (adverb) in an insincere or counterfeit manner —usually used in combination (mock-serious)MYTH: an unfounded or false notion (the myth of racial superiority)PADDED: to expand or increase especially with needless, misleading, or fraudulent matter (pad the sales figures); —often used with out (they pad out their bibliographies)PADDING: to expand or increase especially with needless, misleading, or fraudulent matter (pad the sales figures); —often used with out (they pad out their bibliographies)PAGEANT: a mere show: pretensePALM: to impose by fraud (a second imposter to be palmed upon you)PALMED: to impose by fraud (a second imposter to be palmed upon you)PARADING: to masquerade (myths which parade as modern science)PETTIFOG: to engage in legal chicanery; to plead (as a case) with legal chicanery; back formation from a pettifogger (a lawyer whose methods are petty, underhanded, or disreputable: a shyster; or one given to quibbling over trifles); it may come from "Fugger," the name of a successful family of 15th- and 16th-century German merchants and financiers. Germanic variations of "fugger" were used for the wealthy and avaricious, as well as for huckstersPHANTOM: fictitious, dummy (phantom voters)PHONILY: not genuine or real; false, sham; having no basis in fact: fictitious; also, one that is phony; intended to deceive or mislead; intended to defraud: counterfeit; arousing suspicion: probably dishonest; making a false show; hypocritical; specious; also, one that is phony; also, to counterfeit, to fake, —often used with up (a paper phonied up on the spur of the moment)PHONY: not genuine or real; false, sham; having no basis in fact: fictitious; also, one that is phony; intended to deceive or mislead; intended to defraud: counterfeit; arousing suspicion: probably dishonest; making a false show; hypocritical; specious; also, one that is phony; also, to counterfeit, to fake, —often used with up (a paper phonied up on the spur of the moment)PIMP: to make use of often dishonorably for one's own gain or benefitPIMPED: to make use of often dishonorably for one's own gain or benefitPIMPING: to make use of often dishonorably for one's own gain or benefitPIRACY: the unauthorized use of another's production, invention, or conception especially in infringement of a copyrightPIRATIC: or more commonly piratical: of, produced by, or being a pirate or piracy (piratical strongholds, piratical editions, piratical attackers, piratical enterprises)PROPAGANDA: the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person; also ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause; also: a public action having such an effectRIPOFF: M-W hyphenates rip-off, an act or instance of stealing: theft; also: a financial exploitation (The so-called deal turned out to be a rip-off.); also, a usually cheap exploitive imitation (a rip-off of a designer bag); Collins has closed compound ripoffTRICK: a crafty procedure or practice meant to deceive or defraud; also, to deceive by cunning or artifice: to cheatVICTIM: one that is tricked or duped (a con man's victim)VICTIMIZE: to subject to deception or fraud: to cheatWANGLING: to resort to trickery or devious methods; to adjust or manipulate for personal or fraudulent ends; to make or get by devious means: to finagle (wangle an invitation)WEIGHT: to cause to incline in a particular direction by manipulation (tax structure weighted in favor of the wealthy)WEIGHTED: to cause to incline in a particular direction by manipulation (tax structure weighted in favor of the wealthy)WEIGHTING: to cause to incline in a particular direction by manipulation (tax structure weighted in favor of the wealthy)WORK: to practice trickery or cajolery on for some end (worked the management for a free ticket)WORKING: to practice trickery or cajolery on for some end (worked the management for a free ticket)WRONG: to defraud —usually used with of (wronged them of their land)WRONGING: to defraud —usually used with of (wronged them of their land)
Identification, Naming, and Defining not linguistics
ANON: abbreviation for anonymous; anonymouslyANONYM*: an anonymous person or a pseudonymANONYMITY: the quality or state of being anonymous; also, one that is anonymousCHECK: a ticket or token showing ownership or identityCONNOTATION: something suggested by a word or thing: implication; the suggesting of a meaning by a word apart from the thing it explicitly names or describesCONNOTE: to convey in addition to exact explicit meaning; to imply as a logical connotationCONNOTED: to convey in addition to exact explicit meaning; to imply as a logical connotationCONNOTING: to convey in addition to exact explicit meaning; to imply as a logical connotationDEFINE: to discover and set forth the meaning of (something, such as a word); to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning ofDEFINED: to discover and set forth the meaning of (something, such as a word); to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning ofDEFINING: to discover and set forth the meaning of (something, such as a word); to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning ofDUBBED: to call by a distinctive title, epithet, or nickname (Critics have dubbed him the new king of rock 'n' roll.)DUBBING: to call by a distinctive title, epithet, or nickname (Critics have dubbed him the new king of rock 'n' roll.)EMBLEM: a device, symbol, or figure adopted and used as an identifying markEPITHET: a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thingFLAG: to mark or identify with or as if with a flag (flagged potential problems in the proposal)FLAGGING: to mark or identify with or as if with a flag (flagged potential problems in the proposal)GAVE: to make assignment of (a name); also, to attribute in thought or utterance: ascribe (gave the credit to you)GIVE: to make assignment of (a name); also, to attribute in thought or utterance: ascribe (gave the credit to you)GIVEN: particular, specified (at a given time); also, to make assignment of (a name); also, to attribute in thought or utterance: ascribe (gave the credit to you)GIVING: to make assignment of (a name); also, to attribute in thought or utterance: ascribe (gave the credit to you)GRAND: definitive, incontrovertible (a grand example)HANDLE: a name or nicknameHONORIFIC: conferring or conveying honor (e.g., honorific titles); also, belonging to or constituting a class of grammatical forms used in speaking to or about a social superiorIDENTIFIED: to perceive or state the identity of (someone or something) ; also, to ascertain the identity of (someone or something that is unfamiliar or unknown); also, to conceive as united (as in spirit, outlook, or principle) (These groups are identified with conservation.); to have or assert an identity of a specified kindINCOGNITO: with one's identity concealed; also, one appearing or living incognitoINDEFINITE: not definiteINDICATING: to show; to point out or point toINDICATION: something that serves to indicate; also, the action of indicating, to show; to point out or point toINTEND: to signify, mean; to refer to; to direct the mind onINTENDED: to signify, mean; to refer to; to direct the mind onINTENT: meaning, significanceITEM: a distinct part in an enumeration, account, or series: article; also, “and in addition”: meaning “also” (used to introduce each article in a list or enumeration)ITEMIZE: to set down in detail or by particulars: to listITEMIZING: to set down in detail or by particulars: to listLABEL: a slip (as of paper or cloth) inscribed and affixed to something for identification or description; also, to affix a label to; also, written or printed matter accompanying an article to furnish identification or other information (e.g., a warning label); also, to describe or designate with or as if with a label; also, a descriptive or identifying word or phrase; an epithet; also, to describe or designate with or as if with a labelLANGUAGE: a system of signs and symbols (as in C++ or a formal system of logic) including rules for the formation and transformation of admissible expressionsMENTION: the act or an instance of citing or calling attention to someone or something especially in a casual or incidental manner; also, to make mention ofMENTIONING: the act or an instance of citing or calling attention to someone or something especially in a casual or incidental manner; also, to make mention ofNAME: a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing; also, one referred to by a name (praise his holy name); also, (adj.) of, relating to, or bearing a name (name tags); also, to give a name to: to call; to mention or identify by name (refused to name a suspect); to mention explicitly: specify (unwilling to name a price); also, a descriptive often disparaging epithet (called him names)NAMEABLE: capable of being named: identifiableNAMEPLATE: something (such as a plate or plaque) bearing a name (as of a resident or manufacturer)NAMETAG: M-W has name tag, a piece of paper, cloth, plastic, or metal that has a person's name written on it and that is attached to the person's clothing. Collins has “nametag”NAMETAPE: M-W has name tape, firmly woven cotton tape with the name of a person interwoven or printed in linear series to be divided into single name-bearing segments for attachment to items (as garments) likely to require identification; also, one name-bearing section of such tape. Collins has “nametape” and marks it as “in British English.”NAMING: a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing; also, one referred to by a name (praise his holy name); also, (adj.) of, relating to, or bearing a name (name tags); also, to give a name to: to call; to mention or identify by name (refused to name a suspect); to mention explicitly: specify (unwilling to name a price)NICKNAMING: to misname, miscall; to give a nickname toNOMINAL: of, relating to, or constituting a name; also, bearing the name of a person; existing or being something in name or form only (nominal head of the organization)NOMINATION: the act, process, or an instance of nominating; also, the state of being nominated (to nominate is to designate, to name)NOMINEE: one that is nominated (to nominate is to designate, to name)NOTIONAL: of or representing what exists or occurs in the world of things as distinguished from syntactic categoriesNOTIONALITY: of or representing what exists or occurs in the world of things as distinguished from syntactic categoriesNOVEL: not previously identified ( a novel genetic mutation)OWED: to be attributable (an idea that owes to Greek philosophy)OWING: to be attributable (an idea that owes to Greek philosophy)PEGGED: to place in a definite category: to identify (was pegged as an intellectual); to mark by pegsPEGGING: to place in a definite category: to identify (was pegged as an intellectual); to mark by pegsPINNED: to define or determine clearly or precisely —usually used with down (They pinned down the time of the accident to 10pm.)PINNING: to define or determine clearly or precisely —usually used with down (They pinned down the time of the accident to 10pm.)PINPOINT: to fix, determine, or identify with precision (pinpoint the cause)PINPOINTING: to fix, determine, or identify with precision (pinpoint the cause)PLACE: to identify by connecting with an associated context (couldn't quite place her face)TABBED: to single out: to designateTABBING: to single out: to designateTAGGED: to provide or mark with or as if with a tag; to provide with a name or epithet: to label, brand (tagged him a has-been); to choose usually for a special purpose: to select (tagged her for the nomination)TAGGING: to provide or mark with or as if with a tag; to provide with a name or epithet: to label, brand (tagged him a has-been); to choose usually for a special purpose: to select (tagged her for the nomination)TALLY: a recorded reckoning or account (as of items or charges); also, to list or check off (something, such as a cargo) by itemsTAPPED: to select, designate (was tapped for board chair)TAPPING: to select, designate (was tapped for board chair)TICK: a small spot or mark, especially: one used to direct attention to something, to check an item on a list, or to represent a point on a scale; also, to mark with a written tick: to check —usually used with off (ticked off each item in the list); TICKET: a tag, a label; also, to attach a ticket to: to label; also: to designateTICKING: a small spot or mark, especially: one used to direct attention to something, to check an item on a list, or to represent a point on a scale; also, to mark with a written tick: to check —usually used with off (ticked off each item in the list); TITLE: a descriptive name: an appellation; also, to provide a title forTITLED: a descriptive name: an appellation; also, to provide a title forTITLING: a descriptive name: an appellation; also, to provide a title forTOPICAL: of, relating to, or arranged by topics (set down in topical form)TOPONYM: a place-name, the name of a geographic locality; back-formation from toponymyTYPE: a distinctive mark or sign; also, a particular kind, class, or group; something distinguishable as a variety: a sort; qualities common to a number of individuals that distinguish them as an identifiable class; also, to identify as belonging to a type; to determine the natural type ofTYPED: a distinctive mark or sign; also, a particular kind, class, or group; something distinguishable as a variety: a sort; qualities common to a number of individuals that distinguish them as an identifiable class; also, to identify as belonging to a type; to determine the natural type ofTYPING: a distinctive mark or sign; also, a particular kind, class, or group; something distinguishable as a variety: a sort; qualities common to a number of individuals that distinguish them as an identifiable class; also, to identify as belonging to a type; to determine the natural type ofTYPOLOGY: study of or analysis or classification based on types or categoriesUNDEFINED: not defined: such as: not clearly or precisely shown, described, or limited; also, not provided with a definition (an undefined dictionary entry)UNIDENTIFIED: not having a known or established identity: not identifiedUNTAGGED: not provided with or as if with a tag: not tagged (untagged merchandise)VAGUE: not having a precise meaning (the current rules are too vague); not clearly definedVAGUELY: in a vague way: not clearly: not having a precise meaning (the current rules are too vague); not clearly defined
Incorrect, Inaccurate, Spurious errors of information; not lies or fraud
ALLEGEDLY: asserted to be true or to exist (an alleged miracle, an alleged conspiracy); also, questionably true or of a specified kind: supposed, so-calledCOLD: far off the mark: not close to finding or solving —used especially in children's gamesGARBLING: to introduce textual error into (a message) by inaccurate encipherment, transmission, or deciphermentIFFY: having many uncertain or unknown qualities or conditions; of inconsistent or unreliable qualityINEXACT: not precisely correct or true: inaccurate (an inexact translation); not rigorous and carefulINFIRMING: M-W [abridged] does not include an entry for infirm as a verb, nor for infirming, which is making something invalid (opposite of confirming). Collins has (way down in its entry) transitive verb to invalidate. M-W has the noun infirmation, defined as “the process of infirming or making invalid —opposed to confirmation.” M-W unabridged has transitive verb, to inform, to make doubtful or challenge the validity of; to invalidate (either to confirm or to infirm allegations of fact)INVALID: not valid: being without foundation or force in fact, truth, or lawINVALIDLY: not valid: being without foundation or force in fact, truth, or lawNONVALID: not valid: invalid (nonvalid arguments, a nonvalid license)TALL: highly exaggerated: incredible, improbable (a tall story)THIN: flimsy, unconvincing (a thin disguise, thinly disguised)THINLY: in a thin manner: flimsy, unconvincing (a thin disguise, thinly disguised)UNCONVINCING: not convincing: implausible (an unconvincing argument)UNFOUNDED: lacking a sound basis: groundless, unwarranted (an unfounded accusation)UNTRULY: in an untrue manner: not according with the facts: false (an untrue answer)VOODOO: based on highly improbable suppositions: extremely implausible or unrealistic (voodoo economics) WEAK: not factually grounded or logically presented (a weak argument)WIDE: straying or deviating from something specified —used with of (the accusation was wide of the truth, hit wide of the mark)WILD: having no basis in known or surmised fact (a wild guess)WRONG: (adj) not according to truth or facts: incorrect (gave a wrong date); (noun) the state of being mistaken or incorrect; (adv) without accuracy: incorrectly (guessed wrong); the state, position, or fact of being or doing wrong; (adv) in a false light (don't get me wrong)
Knowledge and Ignorance what we know of information
BELIEF: conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon especially when based on examination of evidence (belief in the validity of scientific statements)BELIEVABLE: capable of being believed especially as within the range of known possibility or probabilityBELIEVE: to consider to be true or honest; to accept something as true, genuine, or real; to accept the word or evidence of; to hold as an opinion: to suppose, to thinkBELIEVING: to consider to be true or honest; to accept something as true, genuine, or real; to accept the word or evidence of; to hold as an opinion: to suppose, to thinkBOOK: something that yields knowledge or understanding (the great book of nature; her face was an open book); also, the total available knowledge and experience that can be brought to bear on a task or problem (tried every trick in the book); also, inside information or analysis (the book on him is that he can't hit a curveball); also, the standards or authority relevant in a situation (runs her business by the book); also, derived from books and not from practical experience (book learning)BOOKS: something that yields knowledge or understanding (the great book of nature; her face was an open book); also, the total available knowledge and experience that can be brought to bear on a task or problem (tried every trick in the book); also, inside information or analysis (the book on him is that he can't hit a curveball); also, the standards or authority relevant in a situation (runs her business by the book); also, derived from books and not from practical experience (book learning)CLARITY: the state of having a full, detailed, and orderly mental grasp of somethingCOMMON: widespread, general (common knowledge)CONTENT: the matter dealt with in a field of study (the content of sociology is inexhaustible …)CORPORA: plural of corpus, a collection or body of knowledge or evidence; also, all the writings or works of a particular kind or on a particular subject, especially: the complete works of an authorDARK: lacking knowledge or culture: unenlightened (a dark period in history)DEPTH: the quality of being profound (as in insight) or full (as of knowledge) (the depth of her experience)DOPE: informal: information especially from a reliable sourceENLIGHTEN: to furnish knowledge toENLIGHTENING: to furnish knowledge toEPIPHANY: an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosureFEEL: intuitive knowledge or ability (a feel for gardening)FEELING: (noun) a feel, to be aware of by instinct or inferenceGRANULAR: finely detailed, referring to informationHINT: an indirect or general suggestion for how to do or solve something (helpful hints for inexperienced cooks; can't tell you the answer but can give you a hint); also, to give an indirect suggestion or piece of evidence that leads one toward the solution of a problem: to give a hint —usually used with at (hint at the answer)HINTING: an indirect or general suggestion for how to do or solve something (helpful hints for inexperienced cooks; can't tell you the answer but can give you a hint); also, to give an indirect suggestion or piece of evidence that leads one toward the solution of a problem: to give a hint —usually used with at (hint at the answer)IDEOLOGY: a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture; also, the integrated assertions, theories and aims that constitute a sociopolitical program; also, a systematic body of concepts especially about human life or cultureILLUMINATI: persons who are or who claim to be unusually enlightened (freed from ignorance and misinformation)INFO: informationINFORM: to communicate knowledge to; to impart information or knowledgeINKLING: a slight knowledge or vague notion; a: a slight indication or suggestion: hint, clueINNOCENCE: lack of knowledge: ignoranceINNOCENT: ignorant, unawareINTEL: useful information concerning a subject of interest (such as an enemy): intelligenceINTELLIGENCE: information, newsITEM: a separate piece of news or informationKNEW: to have knowledge; to perceive directlyKNOW: (noun) knowledge; also, (verb) to perceive directly; to have direct cognition of; to have understanding of; to recognize the nature of: to discern; to recognize as being the same as something previously known; to be acquainted or familiar with; to have experience of; to have knowledge; to be or become cognizant —sometimes used interjectionally with you especially as a filler in informal speech (you know)KNOWHOW: M-W hyphenates know-how, knowledge of how to do something smoothly and efficiently: expertiseKNOWING: (noun) knowledge; also, (verb) to perceive directly; to have direct cognition of; to have understanding of; to recognize the nature of: to discern; to recognize as being the same as something previously known; to be acquainted or familiar with; to have experience of; to have knowledge; to be or become cognizant —sometimes used interjectionally with you especially as a filler in informal speech (you know)KNOWN: generally recognized (a known authority on art)LAMP: a source of intellectual or spiritual illuminationLIGHT: something that enlightens or informs (shed some light on the problem); also, public knowledge (facts brought to light)LINE: a source of information: insightLONG: extending beyond what is known (a long guess)LOWDOWN: the inside facts; the dopeMEANING: (adj.) somewhat old-fashioned: conveying or intended to convey meaning: significant, meaningful (a meaning smile)MOXIE: know-how (was impressed with his musical moxie); from Moxie, a trademark for a soft drinkNOTE: knowledge, informationNOTICE: information, intelligencePANORAMA: a comprehensive presentation of a subject (a panorama of American history)PARADIGM: a philosophical and theoretical framework of a scientific school or discipline within which theories, laws, and generalizations and the experiments performed in support of them are formulated (the Freudian paradigm of psychoanalysis); broadly: a philosophical or theoretical framework of any kindPHENOMENA: nonstandard: phenomenon: an object or aspect known through the senses rather than by thought or intuition; a temporal or spatiotemporal object of sensory experience as distinguished from a noumenon (a posited object or event as it appears in itself independent of perception by the senses)PHENOMENON: an object or aspect known through the senses rather than by thought or intuition; a temporal or spatiotemporal object of sensory experience as distinguished from a noumenon (a posited object or event as it appears in itself independent of perception by the senses)PLAIN: evident to the mind or senses: obvious (it’s plain they’re not coming)PLAINLY: evident to the mind or senses: obvious (it’s plain they’re not coming)PLEBE: probably short for plebeian, an ordinary person who lacks the knowledge of an insiderPOOP: slang: information, scoopRAWLY: raw: lacking experience or understanding: green (a raw recruit)ROADMAP: M-W has open compound road map, a detailed explanation; Collins has “also roadmap”
SAYS: to suppose, assume (let's say you're right)TELL: broadly: a sign, an indication; also, to serve as evidence or indication; also, to find out by observing: to recognize (you can tell it's a masterpiece)THING: a piece of news or information (couldn't get a thing out of him); a spoken or written observation or pointTHIRDHAND: received from or through two intermediaries (thirdhand information)TIDING: a piece of news —usually used in pluralTOLD: broadly: a sign, an indication; also, to serve as evidence or indication; also, to find out by observing: to recognize (you can tell it's a masterpiece)TOPICAL: referring to the topics of the day or place: of local or temporary interesta topical novel (topical references)TORCH: something (such as tradition, wisdom, or knowledge) likened to a torch as giving light or guidance (pass the torch to the next generation)UNEVOLVED: not evolved: such as lacking cultural refinement: unenlightenedUNKNOWING: (adj) not knowing (became an unknowing accomplice to the crime)UNKNOWN: (adj) not known (a life unknown to me) (for unknown reasons); also, (noun) the unknown: a place, situation, or thing that is not known or understood (explorers venturing into the unknown); something that is not known or not yet discovered (There are too many unknowns to go forward with the project.)UNTAUGHT: not instructed or trained: ignorantWITTING: cognizant or aware of something: conscious (a witting participant)WORD: news, information (sent word that they would be late, Any word on how they are?, If word gets out, we're all in trouble.)
Philosophy and Logic the disciplines and related words
BINARY: relating two logical elements; also, involving a choice or condition of two alternatives (such as on-off or yes-no); also, of or relating to the use of stable oppositions (such as good and evil) to analyze a subject or create a structural modelCONNOTATION: an essential property or group of properties of a thing named by a term in logicCONTRARY: a proposition so related to another that though both may be false they cannot both be true; also, either of two terms (such as good and evil) that cannot both be affirmed of the same subjectDEBATE: to turn over in one's mind: to think about (something, such as different options) in order to decide (still debating with herself what to do); to discuss a question by considering opposed argumentsDEBATED: to turn over in one's mind: to think about (something, such as different options) in order to decide (still debating with herself what to do); to discuss a question by considering opposed argumentsDEDUCE: to determine by reasoning or deduction; to inferDEDUCED: to determine by reasoning or deduction; to inferDEDUCT: to deduce or inferDEDUCTED: to deduce or inferDEDUCTIVE: of, relating to, or provable by deriving conclusions by reasoning: of, relating to, or provable by deduction; employing deduction in reasoningDIGGING: understand, appreciate (couldn't dig the medical jargon)ECTYPE*: something in the world of external reality as distinguished from its eternal and ideal archetype or prototype; or in Lockeanism: an idea or impression more or less corresponding to some external realityEDUCE: to deduceEDUCED: to deduceEVOLVE: to derive, educe; to develop, work outEVOLVED: to derive, educe; to develop, work outEVOLVING: to derive, educe; to develop, work outIDEAL: of or relating to philosophical idealismIDEOLOGY: a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture; also, the integrated assertions, theories and aims that constitute a sociopolitical program; also, a systematic body of concepts especially about human life or cultureILLOGIC: the quality or state of being illogical: illogicalityILLOGICAL: not observing the principles of logic (an illogical argument); devoid of logic: senseless (illogical policies)ILLOGICALLY: not observing the principles of logic (an illogical argument); devoid of logic: senseless (illogical policies)INDEPENDENCE: the quality or state of being independent: neither deducible from nor incompatible with another statement (independent postulates)INDEPENDENT: neither deducible from nor incompatible with another statement (independent postulates)INDUCE: to determine by induction, specifically: to infer from particularsINDUCED: to determine by induction, specifically: to infer from particularsINDUCTION: inference of a generalized conclusion from particular instances; a conclusion arrived at by inductionINTENT: connotation, an essential property or group of properties of a thing named by a term in logicIRONY: philosophy : a pretense of ignorance and of willingness to learn from another assumed in order to make the other's false conceptions conspicuous by adroit questioning; called also Socratic ironyLOGIC: a science that deals with the principles and criteria of validity of inference and demonstration: the science of the formal principles of reasoning; also, a branch or variety of logic (modal logic, Boolean logic)LOGICAL: of, relating to, involving, or being in accordance with logic (a logical conclusion); formally true or valid: analytic, deductive (a logical statement)LOGICALLY: of, relating to, involving, or being in accordance with logic (a logical conclusion); formally true or valid: analytic, deductive (a logical statement)META: informal: showing or suggesting an explicit awareness of itself or oneself as a member of its category: cleverly self-referentialMODAL: in logic, of or relating to modality, the classification of logical propositions according to their asserting or denying the possibility, impossibility, contingency, or necessity of their contentMODE: in logic, mood: the form of a syllogism as determined by the quantity and quality of its constituent propositions; also, the modal form of the assertion or denial of a logical propositionMONAD: in philosophy: an elementary individual substance which reflects the order of the world and from which material properties are derived; also, an atom in the sense of “one of the minute indivisible particles of which according to ancient materialism the universe is composed”NAME: a word or symbol used in logic to designate an entityONTOLOGY: a branch of metaphysics concerned with the nature and relations of being; also, a particular theory about the nature of being or the kinds of things that have existencePARADIGM: a philosophical and theoretical framework of a scientific school or discipline within which theories, laws, and generalizations and the experiments performed in support of them are formulated (the Freudian paradigm of psychoanalysis); broadly: a philosophical or theoretical framework of any kindPRODUCT: a conjunction: a complex sentence in logic true if and only if each of its components is trueUNARY*: monadic: of or relating to monadism, a theory based upon a conception of monads, specifically: the Leibnizian theory that the universe is composed of a hierarchy of monads each of which is a microcosm reflecting the world with differing degrees of clarity from its particular point of view without external stimulation in a system of harmony preestablished by God; also, monadic, : of, relating to, or like monads: atomistic, of or relating to atoms or atomism, a doctrine that the physical or physical and mental universe is composed of simple indivisible minute particles; also, composed of many simple elements; also: characterized by or resulting from division into unconnected or antagonistic fragmentsVALID: logically correct (a valid argument, valid inference)VALIDLY: logically correct (a valid argument, valid inference)WEAK: not factually grounded or logically presented (a weak argument)
Secrets, Codes, and Enigmas not speech
AIRING: exposure to public view or notice; also, to expose to public view or bring to public notice (aired their complaints)ARCANA: plural of arcanum: mysterious or specialized knowledge, language, or information accessible or possessed only by the initiate —Used in PluralCLOUD: something that obscures or blemishes (a cloud of ambiguity); to become blurry, dubious, or ominous —often used with over (the outlook is clouding over); to envelop or hide with or as if with a cloudCLOUDED: something that obscures or blemishes (a cloud of ambiguity); to become blurry, dubious, or ominous —often used with over (the outlook is clouding over); to envelop or hide with or as if with a cloudCONCEAL: to prevent disclosure or recognition of (conceal the truth)CRACK: to puzzle out and expose, solve, or reveal the mystery of (crack a code)CRYPTIC: employing cipher or codeCRYPTIC: having or seeming to have a hidden or ambiguous meaning: mysterious (cryptic messages)CRYPTIC: secret, occultDARK: secret (kept his plans dark); not clear to the understanding; not known or explored because of remoteness (the darkest reaches of the continent)DECODE: to discover the underlying meaning of (decode the play's imagery); also, to convert (something, such as a coded message) into intelligible form; to decipherDECODED: to discover the underlying meaning of (decode the play's imagery); also, to convert (something, such as a coded message) into intelligible form; to decipherDEEP: mysterious, obscure (a deep dark secret)ENIGMA: an obscure speech or writingENIGMA: something hard to understand or explainEPIPHANY: an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosureFEEL: typical or peculiar quality or atmosphere; also: an awareness of such a quality or atmosphere; also, to be aware of by instinct or inference (she could feel trouble brewing)FEELING: the undifferentiated background of one's awareness considered apart from any identifiable sensation, perception, or thought; the overall quality of one's awareness; conscious recognition: sense; the character ascribed to something: atmosphere (The place had the feeling of a haunted house.); presentiment (I have a feeling she's not going to like this.)FELT: typical or peculiar quality or atmosphere; also: an awareness of such a quality or atmosphere; also, to be aware of by instinct or inference (she could feel trouble brewing)HIDDEN: obscure, unexplained, undisclosed; also, to keep secret (hide the truth)HIDE: to keep secret (hide the truth)HIDING: to keep secret (hide the truth)INTIMATE: of a very personal or private nature (e.g., intimate secrets)KEEP: to refrain from revealing (keep a secret)KEEPING: to refrain from revealing (keep a secret)KEPT: past tense and past participle of keep: to refrain from revealing (keep a secret)LEAK: something that permits the admission or escape of something else usually with prejudicial effect; also, to become known despite efforts at concealment (confidential information leaked out); to be the source of an information leak; to give out (information) surreptitiously (leaked the story to the press)LEAKED: something that permits the admission or escape of something else usually with prejudicial effect; also, to become known despite efforts at concealment (confidential information leaked out); to be the source of an information leak; to give out (information) surreptitiously (leaked the story to the press)MEANING: significant quality, especially: implication of a hidden or special significanceMUTE: remaining silent, undiscovered, or unrecognized MUTED: remaining silent, undiscovered, or unrecognized MUTING: remaining silent, undiscovered, or unrecognized NAKED: devoid of concealment or disguise (the naked truth, naked aggression)OCCULT: not revealed: secret; not easily apprehended or understood: abstruse, mysterious (occult matters like nuclear physics, radiation effects and the designing of rockets)OUTED: to become publicly known (the truth will out); also, to identify (someone) publicly as being such secretly; especially: to reveal the covert sexual orientation or gender identity of (someone)OUTING: to become publicly known (the truth will out); also, the public disclosure of the covert sexual orientation or gender identity of a prominent personPARANORMAL: not scientifically explainable: supernaturalPLANT: to conceal; to covertly place for discovery, publication, or disseminationPLEBE: probably short for plebeian, an ordinary person who lacks the knowledge of an insiderPRIVACY: secrecy; a private matter: secretPRIVY: secret; also, admitted as one sharing in a secret (privy to the conspiracy)PRODIGY: something extraordinary or inexplicableQUIET: carried out secretly or discreetly (quiet diplomacy); not made known openly or publicly (worked with quiet determination; done on the quiet)RUNIC: related to or characteristic of a rune or runes: mysteryUNKEPT: not kept (an unkept promise, an unkept garden)UNLOCK: to furnish a key to: to disclose (cracked the code to unlock the message)WRAP: wraps plural: a shroud of secrecy (a plan kept under wraps)
Signs, Symbols, and Messages not secrets, not codes
ALARM: or less commonly alarum, a signal (such as a loud noise or flashing light) that warns or alerts; also: a device that signals; also, to equip with an alarm; also to give warning toALARUM*: or more commonly alarm: a signal (such as a loud noise or flashing light) that warns or alerts; also: a device that signals; also, to equip with an alarm; also to give warning toARROW: something shaped like an arrow, especially: a mark (as on a map or signboard) to indicate directionCACHET: a seal used especially as a mark of official approvalCHECK: a mark typically ✓ placed beside an item to show it has been noted, examined, or verified; also, to mark with a check as examined, verified, or satisfactory —often used with offCHECKED: a mark typically ✓ placed beside an item to show it has been noted, examined, or verified; also, to mark with a check as examined, verified, or satisfactory —often used with offCHECKING: a mark typically ✓ placed beside an item to show it has been noted, examined, or verified; also, to mark with a check as examined, verified, or satisfactory —often used with offCODABLE: a system of signals or symbols for communication; a system of symbols (such as letters or numbers) used to represent assigned and often secret meanings; also, to put in or into the form or symbols of a codeCODE: a system of signals or symbols for communication; a system of symbols (such as letters or numbers) used to represent assigned and often secret meanings; also, to put in or into the form or symbols of a codeCODED: a system of signals or symbols for communication; a system of symbols (such as letters or numbers) used to represent assigned and often secret meanings; also, to put in or into the form or symbols of a codeCODING: a system of signals or symbols for communication; a system of symbols (such as letters or numbers) used to represent assigned and often secret meanings; also, to put in or into the form or symbols of a codeDENOTE: to serve as an indication of: to betoken; to serve as an arbitrary mark for; to stand for: to designateDENOTED: to serve as an indication of: to betoken; to serve as an arbitrary mark for; to stand for: to designateDIAGRAM: a graphic design that explains rather than represents; especially: a drawing that shows arrangement and relations (as of parts); also, a line drawing made for mathematical or scientific purposes; also, to represent by or put into the form of a diagramEMBLEM: an object or the figure of an object symbolizing and suggesting another object or an idea; a device, symbol, or figure adopted and used as an identifying mark; also, to emblematize, to represent by or as if by an emblem: to symbolizeENCODE: to convert (something, such as a body of information) from one system of communication into another; especially: to convert (a message) into code ENCODED: to convert (something, such as a body of information) from one system of communication into another; especially: to convert (a message) into code FLAG: to signal with or as if with a flag, especially to signal to stop (flagged the train); —often used with down (flagged down a taxi)FLAGGING: to signal with or as if with a flag, especially to signal to stop (flagged the train); —often used with down (flagged down a taxi)FLAME: to send or convey by means of flame (flame a message by signal fires)FORMULA: a group of symbols (such as letters and numbers) associated to express facts or data (such as the number and kinds of teeth in the jaw) conciselyGLYPH: a symbol (such as a curved arrow on a road sign) that conveys information nonverballyGRAPHIC: a graphic representation (such as a picture, map, or graph) used especially for illustrationHAND: a character ☞ used to direct particular attention (as to a note or paragraph); called also fist, indexICON: a sign (such as a word or graphic symbol) whose form suggests its meaningICONIC: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an iconICONICITY*: correspondence between form and meaningINDEX: a character ☞ used to direct attention to a note or paragraph (called also fist)INDICATING: to be a sign, symptom, symbol, or index ofINDICATION: something that serves to indicate; also, the action of indicating, to be a sign, symptom, symbol, or index ofINDICIA: distinctive marks: indicationsLOGIC: a branch of semiotics (a general philosophical theory of signs and symbols that deals especially with their function in both artificially constructed and natural languages and comprises syntactics, semantics, and pragmatics), especially: syntactics, a branch of semiotics that deals with the formal relations between signs or expressions in abstraction from their signification and their interpretersLOGO: a logotype, a single piece of type or a single plate faced with a term (such as the name of a newspaper or a trademark); also, an identifying symbol (as for use in advertising)LOGOGRAM: a letter, symbol, or sign used to represent an entire word (the ampersand and dollar sign are logograms)LOGOTYPE: a single piece of type or a single plate faced with a term (such as the name of a newspaper or a trademark); also, a logo, an identifying symbol (as for use in advertising)MARK: a written or printed symbol (such as a comma or colon); also, a cross made in place of a signature; also, to indicate by a mark or symbol (mark an accent); also, to designate as if by a mark; to register, recordMEME: an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a cultureMEMED: not in M-W: verb form of meme, an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a cultureMEMETIC: related to a meme, an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a cultureMEMING: not in M-W: verb form of meme, an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a cultureNEON: a sign composed of discharge lamps in which the gas contains a large proportion of neon; also, the illumination provided by such lamps or signsNOTATE: to put into notation, the act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters; also, a system of characters, symbols, or abbreviated expressions used in an art or science or in mathematics or logic to express technical facts or quantitiesNOTATING: to put into notation, the act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters; also, a system of characters, symbols, or abbreviated expressions used in an art or science or in mathematics or logic to express technical facts or quantitiesNOTATION: the act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters; also, a system of characters, symbols, or abbreviated expressions used in an art or science or in mathematics or logic to express technical facts or quantitiesNOTATIONAL: the act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters; also, a system of characters, symbols, or abbreviated expressions used in an art or science or in mathematics or logic to express technical facts or quantities
SAYS: indicate, show (the clock says five minutes after twelve)
TELLTALE: an outward sign: indicationTICK: a small spot or markTIPOFF: M-W hyphenates tip-off, a telltale sign; a warning or tipTIPPED: to impart a piece of information or advice about or to —often used with offTIPPING: to impart a piece of information or advice about or to —often used with offTOTEM: an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry; also: a usually carved or painted representation of such an object; also, a family or clan identified by a common totemic object; also, one that serves as an emblem or revered symbolWAVE: a sweep of hand or arm or of some object held in the hand used as a signal or greeting; also, to motion with the hands or with something held in them in signal or salute; to motion to (someone) to go in an indicated direction or to stop: to signal (waved down a passing car)WAVING: a sweep of hand or arm or of some object held in the hand used as a signal or greeting; also, to motion with the hands or with something held in them in signal or salute; to motion to (someone) to go in an indicated direction or to stop: to signal (waved down a passing car)WIGWAG: the art or practice of wigwagging: to send a signal by or as if by a flag or light waved according to a code; also, to signal by wigwagging; to cause to wigwag; to make a signal (as by waving the hand or arm)WIGWAGGING: the art or practice of wigwagging: to send a signal by or as if by a flag or light waved according to a code; also, to signal by wigwagging; to cause to wigwag; to make a signal (as by waving the hand or arm)WINK: a hint or sign given by winking; to shut one eye briefly as a signal or in teasing; to signal a message with a lightWINKING: a hint or sign given by winking; to shut one eye briefly as a signal or in teasing; to signal a message with a lightWORD: a verbal signal
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