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6752977130Rhetoricthe 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 this).0
6752977131BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
6752977132EthosAppeal based on the character of speaker. Meaning convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader (speaker).2
6752977133LogosAn appeal to logic or reason. For example scholarly documents.3
6752977134PathosAppeal on emotion. The quality that evokes pity or sadness.4
6752977135CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.5
6752977136ToneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.6
6752977137Appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.7
6752977138ArgumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.8
6752977139Colloquialism (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
6752977140Connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.10
6752977141Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion11
6752977142DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.12
6752977143UnderstatementStatement which says less than is really meant. Opposite of hyperbole. Made smaller, worse, or less important than really is. Minimizing.13
6752977144HyperboleDeliberate and obvious exaggeration for effect.14
6752977145Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.15
6752977146CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.16
6752977147VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.17
6752977148SyntaxSentence construction18
6752977149DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.19
6752977150AssertionA 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
6752977151Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.21
6752977152Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent22
6752977153Cohesivecharacterized by or causing act or state of being uniting, or sticking together.23
6752977154Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.24
6752977155Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.25
6752977156Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.26
6752977157Fluidable to flow easily.27
6752977158implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.28
6752977159lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand29
6752977160rhetora teacher of rhetoric30
6752977161Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter31
6752977162Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.32
6752977163Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing33
6752977164Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.34
6752977165Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.35
6752977166Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.36
6752977167Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality37
6752977168Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.38
6752977169Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.39
6752977170vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.40
6752977171CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.41
6752977172Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful42
6752977173Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)43
6752977174Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control44
6752977175Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.45
6752977176Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.46
6752977177Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.47
6752977178Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.48
6752977179Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.49
6752977180Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.50
6752977181Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity51
6752977182alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.52
6752977183disparitya great difference, imbalance.53
6752977184impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.54
6752977185Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.55
6752977186allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.56
6752977187parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.57
6752977188indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.58
6752977189insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.59
6752977190lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.60
6752977191Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule61
6752977192servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.62
6752977193suppressedforcibly to an end to.63
6752977194Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.64
6752977195floridhaving a red or flushed complexion65
6752977196opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish66
6752977197ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.67
6752977198ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.68
6752977199poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.69
6752977200Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.70
6752977201effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.71
6752977202egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.72
6752977203freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.73
6752977204gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted74
6752977205flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive75
6752977206superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.76
6752977207convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).77
6752977208cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure78
6752977209Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.79
6752977210futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.80
6752977211impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.81
6752977212quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.82
6752977213alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.83
6752977214asylumthe 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
6752977215auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.85
6752977216benevolentwell meaning and kindly86
6752977217benigngentle, kindly.87
6752977218Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)88
6752977219reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)89
6752977220SanctionApproval or permission for an action90
6752977221DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)91
6752977222Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent92
6752977223Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense93
6752977224Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).94
6752977225spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake95
6752977226Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage96
6752977227clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population97
6752977228disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.98
6752977229rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick99
6752977230stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end100
6752977231surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.101
6752977232waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems102
6752977233wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.103
6752977234inconsequentialnot important or significant104
6752977235superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).105
6752977236tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).106
6752977237trivialof little value or importance107
6752977238coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.108
6752977239Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.109
6752977240ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.110
6752977241apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.111
6752977242Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.112
6752977243capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior113
6752977244equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.114
6752977245indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.115
6752977246whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way116
6752977247assiduousshowing great care and perseverance117
6752977248compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way118
6752977249diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties119
6752977250doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.120
6752977251enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently121
6752977252intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)122
6752977253maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person123
6752977254obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action124
6752977255obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so125
6752977256proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply126
6752977257tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.127
6752977258vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy128
6752977259assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group129
6752977260consensusgeneral agreement.130
6752977261contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.131
6752977262derivedobtain something from (a specified source)132
6752977263incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.133
6752977264inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable134
6752977265malleableeasily influenced; pliable135
6752977266subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)136
6752977267Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease137
6752977268Lurid: 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
6752977269Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid139
6752977270Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy140
6752977271Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy141
6752977272Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy142
6752977273Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations143
6752977274Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass144
6752977275GeriatricAn old person y145
6752977276Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 146
6752977277Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject147
6752977278Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real148
6752977279Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep149

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