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7119831259Rhetoricthe 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
7119831260BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
7119831261EthosAppeal based on the character of speaker. Meaning convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader (speaker).2
7119831262LogosAn appeal to logic or reason. For example scholarly documents.3
7119831263PathosAppeal on emotion. The quality that evokes pity or sadness.4
7119831264CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.5
7119831265ToneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.6
7119831266Appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.7
7119831267ArgumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.8
7119831268Colloquialism (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
7119831269Connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.10
7119831270Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion11
7119831271DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.12
7119831272UnderstatementStatement which says less than is really meant. Opposite of hyperbole. Made smaller, worse, or less important than really is. Minimizing.13
7119831273HyperboleDeliberate and obvious exaggeration for effect.14
7119831274Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.15
7119831275CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.16
7119831276VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.17
7119831277SyntaxSentence construction18
7119831278DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.19
7119831279AssertionA 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
7119831280Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.21
7119831281Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent22
7119831282Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).23
7119831283Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.24
7119831284Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.25
7119831285Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.26
7119831286Fluidable to flow easily.27
7119831287implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.28
7119831288lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand29
7119831289rhetora teacher of rhetoric30
7119831290Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter31
7119831291Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.32
7119831292Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing33
7119831293Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.34
7119831294Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.35
7119831295Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.36
7119831296Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality37
7119831297Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.38
7119831298Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.39
7119831299vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.40
7119831300CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.41
7119831301Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful42
7119831302Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)43
7119831303Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control44
7119831304Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.45
7119831305Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.46
7119831306Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.47
7119831307Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.48
7119831308Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.49
7119831309Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.50
7119831310Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity51
7119831311alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.52
7119831312disparitya great difference, imbalance.53
7119831313impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.54
7119831314Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.55
7119831315allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.56
7119831316parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.57
7119831317indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.58
7119831318insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.59
7119831319lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.60
7119831320Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule61
7119831321servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.62
7119831322suppressedforcibly to an end to.63
7119831323Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.64
7119831324floridhaving a red or flushed complexion65
7119831325opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish66
7119831326ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.67
7119831327ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.68
7119831328poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.69
7119831329Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.70
7119831330effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.71
7119831331egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.72
7119831332freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.73
7119831333gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted74
7119831334flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive75
7119831335superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.76
7119831336convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).77
7119831337cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure78
7119831338Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.79
7119831339futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.80
7119831340impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.81
7119831341quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.82
7119831342alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.83
7119831343asylumthe 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
7119831344auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.85
7119831345benevolentwell meaning and kindly86
7119831346benigngentle, kindly.87
7119831347Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)88
7119831348reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)89
7119831349SanctionApproval or permission for an action90
7119831350DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)91
7119831351Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent92
7119831352Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense93
7119831353Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).94
7119831354spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake95
7119831355Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage96
7119831356clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population97
7119831357disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.98
7119831358rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick99
7119831359stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end100
7119831360surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.101
7119831361waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems102
7119831362wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.103
7119831363inconsequentialnot important or significant104
7119831364superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).105
7119831365tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).106
7119831366trivialof little value or importance107
7119831367coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.108
7119831368Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.109
7119831369ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.110
7119831370apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.111
7119831371Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.112
7119831372capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior113
7119831373equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.114
7119831374indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.115
7119831375whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way116
7119831376assiduousshowing great care and perseverance117
7119831377compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way118
7119831378diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties119
7119831379doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.120
7119831380enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently121
7119831381intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)122
7119831382maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person123
7119831383obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action124
7119831384obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so125
7119831385proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply126
7119831386tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.127
7119831387vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy128
7119831388assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group129
7119831389consensusgeneral agreement.130
7119831390contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.131
7119831391derivedobtain something from (a specified source)132
7119831392incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.133
7119831393inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable134
7119831394malleableeasily influenced; pliable135
7119831395subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)136
7119831396Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease137
7119831397Lurid: 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
7119831398Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid139
7119831399Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy140
7119831400Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy141
7119831401Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy142
7119831402Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations143
7119831403Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass144
7119831404GeriatricAn old person y145
7119831405Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 146
7119831406Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject147
7119831407Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real148
7119831408Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep149

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