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9595669582rhetoricthe 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
9595669583bombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
9595669588toneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.2
9595669589appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.3
9595669590argumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.4
9595669591colloquialisma 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.5
9595669592connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.6
9595669593apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion7
9595669594dialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.8
9595669597anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.9
9595669599voiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.10
9595669600SyntaxSentence construction11
9595669601DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.12
9595669602AssertionA 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.13
9595669603Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.14
9595669604Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent15
9595669605Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).16
9595669606Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.17
9595669607Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.18
9595669608Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.19
9595669610implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.20
9595669611lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand21
9595669613Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter22
9595669614Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.23
9595669615Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing24
9595669616Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.25
9595669617Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.26
9595669619Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality27
9595669621Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.28
9595669622vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.29
9595669624Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful30
9595669625Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)31
9595669626Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control32
9595669627Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.33
9595669629Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.34
9595669630Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.35
9595669631Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.36
9595669632Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.37
9595669633Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity38
9595669634alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.39
9595669635disparitya great difference, imbalance.40
9595669636impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.41
9595669638allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.42
9595669639parallel structure/parallelismthe repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence43
9595669640indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.44
9595669641insipidlacking flavor, vigor or interest.45
9595669643Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule46
9595669644servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.47
9595669645suppressedforcibly put an end to.48
9595669647floridhaving a red or flushed complexion49
9595669648opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish50
9595669650ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.51
9595669651poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.52
9595669652ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.53
9595669653effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.54
9595669654egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.55
9595669655freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.56
9595669656gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted57
9595669657flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive58
9595669658superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.59
9595669659convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).60
9595669660cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure61
9595669662futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.62
9595669663impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.63
9595669664quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.64
9595669666asylumthe protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee. ( or it can be a mental hospital).65
9595669667auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.66
9595669669benigngentle, kindly.67
9595669670mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)68
9595669671reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)69
9595669672SanctionApproval or permission for an action70
9595669673dubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)71
9595669674fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent72
9595669675hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense73
9595669676slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).74
9595669677spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake75
9595669678astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage76
9595669679clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population77
9595669680disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.78
9595669681rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick79
9595669682stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end80
9595669683surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.81
9595669684waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems82
9595669685wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.83
9595669686inconsequentialnot important or significant84
9595669687superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).85
9595669688tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).86
9595669689trivialof little value or importance87
9595669690coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.88
9595669691ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.89
9595669692ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.90
9595669693apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.91
9595669694arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.92
9595669695capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior93
9595669696equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.94
9595669697indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.95
9595669698whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way96
9595669699assiduousshowing great care and perseverance97
9595669700compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way98
9595669702doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.99
9595669703enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently100
9595669704intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)101
9595669705maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person102
9595669706obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action103
9595669707obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so104
9595669708proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply105
9595669709tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.106
9595669710vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy107
9595669711assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group108
9595669712consensusgeneral agreement.109
9595669713contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.110
9595669714derivedobtain something from (a specified source)111
9595669715incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.112
9595669716inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable113
9595669717malleableeasily influenced; pliable114
9595669718subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)115
9595669719Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease116
9595669720lurid: 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 color117
9595669721putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid118
9595669722somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy119
9595669723dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy120
9595669724errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy121
9595669725bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations122
9595669727geriatricrelating to old people123
9595669728trompedto step hard124
9595669729connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject125
9595669730attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real126
9595669731soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep127

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