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9966242452Rhetoricthe 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
9966242453BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
9966242454EthosAppeal based on the character of speaker. Meaning convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader (speaker).2
9966242455LogosAn appeal to logic or reason. For example scholarly documents.3
9966242456PathosAppeal on emotion. The quality that evokes pity or sadness.4
9966242457CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.5
9966242458ToneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.6
9966242459Appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.7
9966242460ArgumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.8
9966242461Colloquialism (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
9966242462Connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.10
9966242463Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion11
9966242464DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.12
9966242465UnderstatementStatement which says less than is really meant. Opposite of hyperbole. Made smaller, worse, or less important than really is. Minimizing.13
9966242466HyperboleDeliberate and obvious exaggeration for effect.14
9966242467Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.15
9966242468CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.16
9966242469VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.17
9966242470SyntaxSentence construction18
9966242471DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.19
9966242472AssertionA 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
9966242473Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.21
9966242474Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent22
9966242475Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).23
9966242476Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.24
9966242477Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.25
9966242478Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.26
9966242479Fluidable to flow easily.27
9966242480implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.28
9966242481lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand29
9966242482rhetora teacher of rhetoric30
9966242483Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter31
9966242484Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.32
9966242485Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing33
9966242486Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.34
9966242487Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.35
9966242488Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.36
9966242489Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality37
9966242490Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.38
9966242491Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.39
9966242492vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.40
9966242493CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.41
9966242494Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful42
9966242495Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)43
9966242496Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control44
9966242497Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.45
9966242498Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.46
9966242499Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.47
9966242500Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.48
9966242501Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.49
9966242502Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.50
9966242503Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity51
9966242504alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.52
9966242505disparitya great difference, imbalance.53
9966242506impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.54
9966242507Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.55
9966242508allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.56
9966242509parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.57
9966242510indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.58
9966242511insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.59
9966242512lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.60
9966242513Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule61
9966242514servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.62
9966242515suppressedforcibly to an end to.63
9966242516Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.64
9966242517floridhaving a red or flushed complexion65
9966242518opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish66
9966242519ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.67
9966242520ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.68
9966242521poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.69
9966242522Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.70
9966242523effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.71
9966242524egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.72
9966242525freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.73
9966242526gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted74
9966242527flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive75
9966242528superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.76
9966242529convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).77
9966242530cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure78
9966242531Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.79
9966242532futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.80
9966242533impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.81
9966242534quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.82
9966242535alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.83
9966242536asylumthe 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
9966242537auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.85
9966242538benevolentwell meaning and kindly86
9966242539benigngentle, kindly.87
9966242540Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)88
9966242541reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)89
9966242542SanctionApproval or permission for an action90
9966242543DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)91
9966242544Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent92
9966242545Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense93
9966242546Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).94
9966242547spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake95
9966242548Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage96
9966242549clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population97
9966242550disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.98
9966242551rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick99
9966242552stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end100
9966242553surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.101
9966242554waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems102
9966242555wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.103
9966242556inconsequentialnot important or significant104
9966242557superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).105
9966242558tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).106
9966242559trivialof little value or importance107
9966242560coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.108
9966242561Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.109
9966242562ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.110
9966242563apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.111
9966242564Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.112
9966242565capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior113
9966242566equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.114
9966242567indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.115
9966242568whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way116
9966242569assiduousshowing great care and perseverance117
9966242570compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way118
9966242571diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties119
9966242572doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.120
9966242573enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently121
9966242574intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)122
9966242575maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person123
9966242576obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action124
9966242577obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so125
9966242578proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply126
9966242579tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.127
9966242580vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy128
9966242581assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group129
9966242582consensusgeneral agreement.130
9966242583contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.131
9966242584derivedobtain something from (a specified source)132
9966242585incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.133
9966242586inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable134
9966242587malleableeasily influenced; pliable135
9966242588subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)136
9966242589Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease137
9966242590Lurid: 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
9966242591Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid139
9966242592Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy140
9966242593Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy141
9966242594Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy142
9966242595Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations143
9966242596Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass144
9966242597GeriatricAn old person y145
9966242598Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 146
9966242599Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject147
9966242600Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real148
9966242601Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep149

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