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10149066972Rhetoricthe art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially with the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques. (The very act of defending has itself been a central part of rhetoric).0
10149066973BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
10149066974EthosAppeal based on the character of speaker. Meaning convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader (speaker).2
10149066975LogosAn appeal to logic or reason. For example scholarly documents.3
10149066976PathosAppeal on emotion. The quality that evokes pity or sadness.4
10149066977CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.5
10149066978ToneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.6
10149066979Appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.7
10149066980ArgumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.8
10149066981Colloquialism (Colloquial)a word or phrase that is not formal or literary. It is still used in literature to provide a sense of actual conversation and the use of pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary of everyday speech.9
10149066982Connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.10
10149066983Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion11
10149066984DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.12
10149066985UnderstatementStatement which says less than is really meant. Opposite of hyperbole. Made smaller, worse, or less important than really is. Minimizing.13
10149066986HyperboleDeliberate and obvious exaggeration for effect.14
10149066987Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.15
10149066988CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.16
10149066989VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.17
10149066990SyntaxSentence construction18
10149066991DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.19
10149066992AssertionA confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. A declaration that's made em pathetically in an argument as it to be understood as a statement of fact.20
10149066993Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.21
10149066994Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent22
10149066995Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).23
10149066996Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.24
10149066997Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.25
10149066998Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.26
10149066999Fluidable to flow easily.27
10149067000implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.28
10149067001lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand29
10149067002rhetora teacher of rhetoric30
10149067003Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter31
10149067004Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.32
10149067005Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing33
10149067006Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.34
10149067007Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.35
10149067008Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.36
10149067009Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality37
10149067010Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.38
10149067011Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.39
10149067012vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.40
10149067013CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.41
10149067014Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful42
10149067015Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)43
10149067016Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control44
10149067017Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.45
10149067018Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.46
10149067019Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.47
10149067020Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.48
10149067021Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.49
10149067022Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.50
10149067023Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity51
10149067024alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.52
10149067025disparitya great difference, imbalance.53
10149067026impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.54
10149067027Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.55
10149067028allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.56
10149067029parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.57
10149067030indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.58
10149067031insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.59
10149067032lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.60
10149067033Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule61
10149067034servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.62
10149067035suppressedforcibly to an end to.63
10149067036Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.64
10149067037floridhaving a red or flushed complexion65
10149067038opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish66
10149067039ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.67
10149067040ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.68
10149067041poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.69
10149067042Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.70
10149067043effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.71
10149067044egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.72
10149067045freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.73
10149067046gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted74
10149067047flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive75
10149067048superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.76
10149067049convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).77
10149067050cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure78
10149067051Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.79
10149067052futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.80
10149067053impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.81
10149067054quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.82
10149067055alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.83
10149067056asylumthe protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee. ( or it can be a mental hospital).84
10149067057auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.85
10149067058benevolentwell meaning and kindly86
10149067059benigngentle, kindly.87
10149067060Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)88
10149067061reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)89
10149067062SanctionApproval or permission for an action90
10149067063DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)91
10149067064Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent92
10149067065Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense93
10149067066Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).94
10149067067spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake95
10149067068Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage96
10149067069clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population97
10149067070disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.98
10149067071rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick99
10149067072stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end100
10149067073surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.101
10149067074waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems102
10149067075wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.103
10149067076inconsequentialnot important or significant104
10149067077superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).105
10149067078tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).106
10149067079trivialof little value or importance107
10149067080coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.108
10149067081Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.109
10149067082ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.110
10149067083apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.111
10149067084Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.112
10149067085capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior113
10149067086equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.114
10149067087indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.115
10149067088whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way116
10149067089assiduousshowing great care and perseverance117
10149067090compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way118
10149067091diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties119
10149067092doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.120
10149067093enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently121
10149067094intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)122
10149067095maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person123
10149067096obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action124
10149067097obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so125
10149067098proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply126
10149067099tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.127
10149067100vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy128
10149067101assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group129
10149067102consensusgeneral agreement.130
10149067103contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.131
10149067104derivedobtain something from (a specified source)132
10149067105incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.133
10149067106inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable134
10149067107malleableeasily influenced; pliable135
10149067108subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)136
10149067109Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease137
10149067110Lurid: causing shock or disgust : involving sex or violence in a way that is meant to be shocking : shining or glowing with a bright and unpleasant color138
10149067111Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid139
10149067112Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy140
10149067113Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy141
10149067114Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy142
10149067115Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations143
10149067116Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass144
10149067117GeriatricAn old person y145
10149067118Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 146
10149067119Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject147
10149067120Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real148
10149067121Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep149

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