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9959989001Rhetoricthe 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
9959989002BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
9959989003EthosAppeal based on the character of speaker. Meaning convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader (speaker).2
9959989004LogosAn appeal to logic or reason. For example scholarly documents.3
9959989005PathosAppeal on emotion. The quality that evokes pity or sadness.4
9959989006CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.5
9959989007ToneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.6
9959989008Appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.7
9959989009ArgumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.8
9959989010Colloquialism (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
9959989011Connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.10
9959989012Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion11
9959989013DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.12
9959989014UnderstatementStatement which says less than is really meant. Opposite of hyperbole. Made smaller, worse, or less important than really is. Minimizing.13
9959989015HyperboleDeliberate and obvious exaggeration for effect.14
9959989016Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.15
9959989017CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.16
9959989018VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.17
9959989019SyntaxSentence construction18
9959989020DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.19
9959989021AssertionA 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
9959989022Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.21
9959989023Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent22
9959989024Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).23
9959989025Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.24
9959989026Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.25
9959989027Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.26
9959989028Fluidable to flow easily.27
9959989029implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.28
9959989030lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand29
9959989031rhetora teacher of rhetoric30
9959989032Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter31
9959989033Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.32
9959989034Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing33
9959989035Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.34
9959989036Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.35
9959989037Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.36
9959989038Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality37
9959989039Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.38
9959989040Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.39
9959989041vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.40
9959989042CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.41
9959989043Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful42
9959989044Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)43
9959989045Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control44
9959989046Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.45
9959989047Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.46
9959989048Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.47
9959989049Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.48
9959989050Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.49
9959989051Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.50
9959989052Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity51
9959989053alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.52
9959989054disparitya great difference, imbalance.53
9959989055impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.54
9959989056Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.55
9959989057allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.56
9959989058parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.57
9959989059indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.58
9959989060insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.59
9959989061lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.60
9959989062Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule61
9959989063servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.62
9959989064suppressedforcibly to an end to.63
9959989065Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.64
9959989066floridhaving a red or flushed complexion65
9959989067opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish66
9959989068ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.67
9959989069ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.68
9959989070poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.69
9959989071Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.70
9959989072effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.71
9959989073egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.72
9959989074freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.73
9959989075gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted74
9959989076flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive75
9959989077superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.76
9959989078convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).77
9959989079cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure78
9959989080Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.79
9959989081futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.80
9959989082impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.81
9959989083quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.82
9959989084alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.83
9959989085asylumthe 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
9959989086auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.85
9959989087benevolentwell meaning and kindly86
9959989088benigngentle, kindly.87
9959989089Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)88
9959989090reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)89
9959989091SanctionApproval or permission for an action90
9959989092DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)91
9959989093Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent92
9959989094Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense93
9959989095Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).94
9959989096spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake95
9959989097Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage96
9959989098clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population97
9959989099disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.98
9959989100rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick99
9959989101stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end100
9959989102surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.101
9959989103waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems102
9959989104wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.103
9959989105inconsequentialnot important or significant104
9959989106superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).105
9959989107tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).106
9959989108trivialof little value or importance107
9959989109coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.108
9959989110Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.109
9959989111ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.110
9959989112apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.111
9959989113Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.112
9959989114capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior113
9959989115equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.114
9959989116indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.115
9959989117whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way116
9959989118assiduousshowing great care and perseverance117
9959989119compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way118
9959989120diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties119
9959989121doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.120
9959989122enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently121
9959989123intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)122
9959989124maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person123
9959989125obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action124
9959989126obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so125
9959989127proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply126
9959989128tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.127
9959989129vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy128
9959989130assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group129
9959989131consensusgeneral agreement.130
9959989132contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.131
9959989133derivedobtain something from (a specified source)132
9959989134incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.133
9959989135inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable134
9959989136malleableeasily influenced; pliable135
9959989137subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)136
9959989138Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease137
9959989139Lurid: 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
9959989140Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid139
9959989141Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy140
9959989142Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy141
9959989143Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy142
9959989144Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations143
9959989145Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass144
9959989146GeriatricAn old person y145
9959989147Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 146
9959989148Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject147
9959989149Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real148
9959989150Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep149

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