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9883806912Rhetoricthe 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
9883806913BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
9883806914EthosAppeal based on the character of speaker. Meaning convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader (speaker).2
9883806915LogosAn appeal to logic or reason. For example scholarly documents.3
9883806916PathosAppeal on emotion. The quality that evokes pity or sadness.4
9883806917CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.5
9883806918ToneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.6
9883806919Appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.7
9883806920ArgumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.8
9883806921Colloquialism (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
9883806922Connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.10
9883806923Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion11
9883806924DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.12
9883806925UnderstatementStatement which says less than is really meant. Opposite of hyperbole. Made smaller, worse, or less important than really is. Minimizing.13
9883806926HyperboleDeliberate and obvious exaggeration for effect.14
9883806927Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.15
9883806928CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.16
9883806929VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.17
9883806930SyntaxSentence construction18
9883806931DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.19
9883806932AssertionA 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
9883806933Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.21
9883806934Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent22
9883806935Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).23
9883806936Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.24
9883806937Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.25
9883806938Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.26
9883806939Fluidable to flow easily.27
9883806940implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.28
9883806941lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand29
9883806942rhetora teacher of rhetoric30
9883806943Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter31
9883806944Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.32
9883806945Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing33
9883806946Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.34
9883806947Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.35
9883806948Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.36
9883806949Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality37
9883806950Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.38
9883806951Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.39
9883806952vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.40
9883806953CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.41
9883806954Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful42
9883806955Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)43
9883806956Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control44
9883806957Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.45
9883806958Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.46
9883806959Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.47
9883806960Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.48
9883806961Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.49
9883806962Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.50
9883806963Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity51
9883806964alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.52
9883806965disparitya great difference, imbalance.53
9883806966impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.54
9883806967Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.55
9883806968allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.56
9883806969parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.57
9883806970indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.58
9883806971insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.59
9883806972lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.60
9883806973Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule61
9883806974servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.62
9883806975suppressedforcibly to an end to.63
9883806976Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.64
9883806977floridhaving a red or flushed complexion65
9883806978opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish66
9883806979ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.67
9883806980ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.68
9883806981poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.69
9883806982Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.70
9883806983effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.71
9883806984egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.72
9883806985freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.73
9883806986gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted74
9883806987flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive75
9883806988superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.76
9883806989convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).77
9883806990cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure78
9883806991Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.79
9883806992futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.80
9883806993impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.81
9883806994quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.82
9883806995alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.83
9883806996asylumthe 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
9883806997auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.85
9883806998benevolentwell meaning and kindly86
9883806999benigngentle, kindly.87
9883807000Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)88
9883807001reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)89
9883807002SanctionApproval or permission for an action90
9883807003DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)91
9883807004Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent92
9883807005Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense93
9883807006Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).94
9883807007spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake95
9883807008Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage96
9883807009clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population97
9883807010disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.98
9883807011rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick99
9883807012stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end100
9883807013surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.101
9883807014waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems102
9883807015wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.103
9883807016inconsequentialnot important or significant104
9883807017superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).105
9883807018tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).106
9883807019trivialof little value or importance107
9883807020coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.108
9883807021Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.109
9883807022ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.110
9883807023apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.111
9883807024Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.112
9883807025capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior113
9883807026equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.114
9883807027indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.115
9883807028whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way116
9883807029assiduousshowing great care and perseverance117
9883807030compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way118
9883807031diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties119
9883807032doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.120
9883807033enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently121
9883807034intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)122
9883807035maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person123
9883807036obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action124
9883807037obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so125
9883807038proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply126
9883807039tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.127
9883807040vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy128
9883807041assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group129
9883807042consensusgeneral agreement.130
9883807043contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.131
9883807044derivedobtain something from (a specified source)132
9883807045incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.133
9883807046inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable134
9883807047malleableeasily influenced; pliable135
9883807048subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)136
9883807049Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease137
9883807050Lurid: 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
9883807051Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid139
9883807052Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy140
9883807053Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy141
9883807054Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy142
9883807055Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations143
9883807056Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass144
9883807057GeriatricAn old person y145
9883807058Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 146
9883807059Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject147
9883807060Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real148
9883807061Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep149

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