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9364978813Rhetoricthe 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
9364978814BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
9364978815EthosAppeal based on the character of speaker. Meaning convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader (speaker).2
9364978816LogosAn appeal to logic or reason. For example scholarly documents.3
9364978817PathosAppeal on emotion. The quality that evokes pity or sadness.4
9364978818CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.5
9364978819ToneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.6
9364978820Appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.7
9364978821ArgumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.8
9364978822Colloquialism (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
9364978823Connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.10
9364978824Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion11
9364978825DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.12
9364978826UnderstatementStatement which says less than is really meant. Opposite of hyperbole. Made smaller, worse, or less important than really is. Minimizing.13
9364978827HyperboleDeliberate and obvious exaggeration for effect.14
9364978828Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.15
9364978829CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.16
9364978830VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.17
9364978831SyntaxSentence construction18
9364978832DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.19
9364978833AssertionA 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
9364978834Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.21
9364978835Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent22
9364978836Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).23
9364978837Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.24
9364978838Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.25
9364978839Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.26
9364978840Fluidable to flow easily.27
9364978841implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.28
9364978842lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand29
9364978843rhetora teacher of rhetoric30
9364978844Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter31
9364978845Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.32
9364978846Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing33
9364978847Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.34
9364978848Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.35
9364978849Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.36
9364978850Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality37
9364978851Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.38
9364978852Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.39
9364978853vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.40
9364978854CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.41
9364978855Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful42
9364978856Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)43
9364978857Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control44
9364978858Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.45
9364978859Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.46
9364978860Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.47
9364978861Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.48
9364978862Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.49
9364978863Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.50
9364978864Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity51
9364978865alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.52
9364978866disparitya great difference, imbalance.53
9364978867impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.54
9364978868Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.55
9364978869allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.56
9364978870parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.57
9364978871indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.58
9364978872insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.59
9364978873lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.60
9364978874Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule61
9364978875servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.62
9364978876suppressedforcibly to an end to.63
9364978877Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.64
9364978878floridhaving a red or flushed complexion65
9364978879opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish66
9364978880ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.67
9364978881ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.68
9364978882poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.69
9364978883Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.70
9364978884effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.71
9364978885egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.72
9364978886freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.73
9364978887gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted74
9364978888flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive75
9364978889superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.76
9364978890convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).77
9364978891cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure78
9364978892Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.79
9364978893futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.80
9364978894impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.81
9364978895quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.82
9364978896alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.83
9364978897asylumthe 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
9364978898auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.85
9364978899benevolentwell meaning and kindly86
9364978900benigngentle, kindly.87
9364978901Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)88
9364978902reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)89
9364978903SanctionApproval or permission for an action90
9364978904DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)91
9364978905Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent92
9364978906Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense93
9364978907Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).94
9364978908spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake95
9364978909Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage96
9364978910clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population97
9364978911disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.98
9364978912rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick99
9364978913stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end100
9364978914surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.101
9364978915waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems102
9364978916wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.103
9364978917inconsequentialnot important or significant104
9364978918superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).105
9364978919tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).106
9364978920trivialof little value or importance107
9364978921coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.108
9364978922Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.109
9364978923ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.110
9364978924apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.111
9364978925Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.112
9364978926capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior113
9364978927equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.114
9364978928indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.115
9364978929whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way116
9364978930assiduousshowing great care and perseverance117
9364978931compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way118
9364978932diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties119
9364978933doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.120
9364978934enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently121
9364978935intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)122
9364978936maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person123
9364978937obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action124
9364978938obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so125
9364978939proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply126
9364978940tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.127
9364978941vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy128
9364978942assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group129
9364978943consensusgeneral agreement.130
9364978944contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.131
9364978945derivedobtain something from (a specified source)132
9364978946incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.133
9364978947inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable134
9364978948malleableeasily influenced; pliable135
9364978949subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)136
9364978950Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease137
9364978951Lurid: 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
9364978952Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid139
9364978953Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy140
9364978954Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy141
9364978955Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy142
9364978956Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations143
9364978957Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass144
9364978958GeriatricAn old person y145
9364978959Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 146
9364978960Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject147
9364978961Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real148
9364978962Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep149

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