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7076895948Rhetoricthe 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
7076895949BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
7076895950EthosAppeal based on the character of speaker. Meaning convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader (speaker).2
7076895951LogosAn appeal to logic or reason. For example scholarly documents.3
7076895952PathosAppeal on emotion. The quality that evokes pity or sadness.4
7076895953CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.5
7076895954ToneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.6
7076895955Appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.7
7076895956ArgumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.8
7076895957Colloquialism (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
7076895958Connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.10
7076895959Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion11
7076895960DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.12
7076895961UnderstatementStatement which says less than is really meant. Opposite of hyperbole. Made smaller, worse, or less important than really is. Minimizing.13
7076895962HyperboleDeliberate and obvious exaggeration for effect.14
7076895963Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.15
7076895964CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.16
7076895965VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.17
7076895966SyntaxSentence construction18
7076895967DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.19
7076895968AssertionA 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
7076895969Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.21
7076895970Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent22
7076895971Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).23
7076895972Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.24
7076895973Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.25
7076895974Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.26
7076895975Fluidable to flow easily.27
7076895976implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.28
7076895977lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand29
7076895978rhetora teacher of rhetoric30
7076895979Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter31
7076895980Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.32
7076895981Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing33
7076895982Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.34
7076895983Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.35
7076895984Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.36
7076895985Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality37
7076895986Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.38
7076895987Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.39
7076895988vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.40
7076895989CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.41
7076895990Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful42
7076895991Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)43
7076895992Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control44
7076895993Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.45
7076895994Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.46
7076895995Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.47
7076895996Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.48
7076895997Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.49
7076895998Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.50
7076895999Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity51
7076896000alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.52
7076896001disparitya great difference, imbalance.53
7076896002impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.54
7076896003Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.55
7076896004allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.56
7076896005parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.57
7076896006indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.58
7076896007insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.59
7076896008lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.60
7076896009Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule61
7076896010servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.62
7076896011suppressedforcibly to an end to.63
7076896012Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.64
7076896013floridhaving a red or flushed complexion65
7076896014opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish66
7076896015ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.67
7076896016ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.68
7076896017poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.69
7076896018Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.70
7076896019effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.71
7076896020egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.72
7076896021freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.73
7076896022gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted74
7076896023flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive75
7076896024superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.76
7076896025convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).77
7076896026cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure78
7076896027Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.79
7076896028futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.80
7076896029impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.81
7076896030quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.82
7076896031alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.83
7076896032asylumthe 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
7076896033auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.85
7076896034benevolentwell meaning and kindly86
7076896035benigngentle, kindly.87
7076896036Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)88
7076896037reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)89
7076896038SanctionApproval or permission for an action90
7076896039DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)91
7076896040Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent92
7076896041Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense93
7076896042Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).94
7076896043spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake95
7076896044Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage96
7076896045clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population97
7076896046disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.98
7076896047rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick99
7076896048stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end100
7076896049surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.101
7076896050waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems102
7076896051wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.103
7076896052inconsequentialnot important or significant104
7076896053superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).105
7076896054tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).106
7076896055trivialof little value or importance107
7076896056coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.108
7076896057Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.109
7076896058ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.110
7076896059apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.111
7076896060Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.112
7076896061capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior113
7076896062equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.114
7076896063indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.115
7076896064whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way116
7076896065assiduousshowing great care and perseverance117
7076896066compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way118
7076896067diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties119
7076896068doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.120
7076896069enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently121
7076896070intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)122
7076896071maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person123
7076896072obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action124
7076896073obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so125
7076896074proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply126
7076896075tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.127
7076896076vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy128
7076896077assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group129
7076896078consensusgeneral agreement.130
7076896079contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.131
7076896080derivedobtain something from (a specified source)132
7076896081incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.133
7076896082inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable134
7076896083malleableeasily influenced; pliable135
7076896084subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)136
7076896085Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease137
7076896086Lurid: 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
7076896087Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid139
7076896088Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy140
7076896089Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy141
7076896090Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy142
7076896091Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations143
7076896092Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass144
7076896093GeriatricAn old person y145
7076896094Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 146
7076896095Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject147
7076896096Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real148
7076896097Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep149

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