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Reify- To make (something abstract) more concrete or real; to regard or treat (an idea, concept, etc.) as if having material existence.
Ape- to imitate or mimic.
constative- a statement that is capable of being true or false.
Hitherto- up to this time, until now, as yet.
Dubious- objectively doubtful; fraught with doubt or uncertainty; uncertain, undetermined; indistinct, ambiguous, vague.
concomitant- naturally accompanying or associated.
ruminations- a deep or considered thought about something/.
prose- written or spoken language in its ordinary form.
dogmatism- the tendency to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.
evince- reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling).
fallacy- a mistaken believe, especially one based on unsound argument.
piecemeal- characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time.
deplore- feel or express strong disapproval of (something).
bequeath- leave ( a personal estate or one’s body) to a person or other beneficiary by a will.
consummated- make ( a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse.
jurisprudence- the theory or philosophy of law.
abrogate- repeal or do away with ( a law, right, or a formal agreement).