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8642502744Rhetoricthe 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
8642502745BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
8642502746EthosAppeal based on the character of speaker. Meaning convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader (speaker).2
8642502747LogosAn appeal to logic or reason. For example scholarly documents.3
8642502748PathosAppeal on emotion. The quality that evokes pity or sadness.4
8642502749CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.5
8642502750ToneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.6
8642502751Appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.7
8642502752ArgumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.8
8642502753Colloquialism (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
8642502754Connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.10
8642502755Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion11
8642502756DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.12
8642502757UnderstatementStatement which says less than is really meant. Opposite of hyperbole. Made smaller, worse, or less important than really is. Minimizing.13
8642502758HyperboleDeliberate and obvious exaggeration for effect.14
8642502759Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.15
8642502760CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.16
8642502761VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.17
8642502762SyntaxSentence construction18
8642502763DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.19
8642502764AssertionA 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
8642502765Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.21
8642502766Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent22
8642502767Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).23
8642502768Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.24
8642502769Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.25
8642502770Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.26
8642502771Fluidable to flow easily.27
8642502772implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.28
8642502773lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand29
8642502774rhetora teacher of rhetoric30
8642502775Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter31
8642502776Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.32
8642502777Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing33
8642502778Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.34
8642502779Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.35
8642502780Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.36
8642502781Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality37
8642502782Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.38
8642502783Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.39
8642502784vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.40
8642502785CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.41
8642502786Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful42
8642502787Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)43
8642502788Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control44
8642502789Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.45
8642502790Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.46
8642502791Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.47
8642502792Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.48
8642502793Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.49
8642502794Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.50
8642502795Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity51
8642502796alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.52
8642502797disparitya great difference, imbalance.53
8642502798impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.54
8642502799Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.55
8642502800allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.56
8642502801parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.57
8642502802indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.58
8642502803insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.59
8642502804lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.60
8642502805Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule61
8642502806servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.62
8642502807suppressedforcibly to an end to.63
8642502808Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.64
8642502809floridhaving a red or flushed complexion65
8642502810opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish66
8642502811ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.67
8642502812ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.68
8642502813poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.69
8642502814Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.70
8642502815effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.71
8642502816egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.72
8642502817freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.73
8642502818gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted74
8642502819flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive75
8642502820superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.76
8642502821convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).77
8642502822cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure78
8642502823Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.79
8642502824futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.80
8642502825impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.81
8642502826quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.82
8642502827alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.83
8642502828asylumthe 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
8642502829auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.85
8642502830benevolentwell meaning and kindly86
8642502831benigngentle, kindly.87
8642502832Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)88
8642502833reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)89
8642502834SanctionApproval or permission for an action90
8642502835DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)91
8642502836Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent92
8642502837Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense93
8642502838Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).94
8642502839spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake95
8642502840Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage96
8642502841clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population97
8642502842disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.98
8642502843rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick99
8642502844stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end100
8642502845surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.101
8642502846waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems102
8642502847wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.103
8642502848inconsequentialnot important or significant104
8642502849superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).105
8642502850tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).106
8642502851trivialof little value or importance107
8642502852coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.108
8642502853Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.109
8642502854ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.110
8642502855apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.111
8642502856Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.112
8642502857capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior113
8642502858equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.114
8642502859indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.115
8642502860whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way116
8642502861assiduousshowing great care and perseverance117
8642502862compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way118
8642502863diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties119
8642502864doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.120
8642502865enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently121
8642502866intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)122
8642502867maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person123
8642502868obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action124
8642502869obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so125
8642502870proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply126
8642502871tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.127
8642502872vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy128
8642502873assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group129
8642502874consensusgeneral agreement.130
8642502875contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.131
8642502876derivedobtain something from (a specified source)132
8642502877incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.133
8642502878inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable134
8642502879malleableeasily influenced; pliable135
8642502880subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)136
8642502881Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease137
8642502882Lurid: 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
8642502883Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid139
8642502884Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy140
8642502885Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy141
8642502886Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy142
8642502887Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations143
8642502888Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass144
8642502889GeriatricAn old person y145
8642502890Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 146
8642502891Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject147
8642502892Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real148
8642502893Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep149

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