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5844914281Rhetoricthe 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
5844914282BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
5844914283EthosAppeal based on the character of speaker. Meaning convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader (speaker).2
5844914284LogosAn appeal to logic or reason. For example scholarly documents.3
5844914285PathosAppeal on emotion. The quality that evokes pity or sadness.4
5844914286CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.5
5844914287ToneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.6
5844914288Appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.7
5844914289ArgumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.8
5844914290Colloquialism (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
5844914291Connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.10
5844914292Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion11
5844914293DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.12
5844914294UnderstatementStatement which says less than is really meant. Opposite of hyperbole. Made smaller, worse, or less important than really is. Minimizing.13
5844914295HyperboleDeliberate and obvious exaggeration for effect.14
5844914296Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.15
5844914297CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.16
5844914298VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.17
5844914299SyntaxSentence construction18
5844914300DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.19
5844914301AssertionA 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
5844914302Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.21
5844914303Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent22
5844914304Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).23
5844914305Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.24
5844914306Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.25
5844914307Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.26
5844914308Fluidable to flow easily.27
5844914309implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.28
5844914310lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand29
5844914311rhetora teacher of rhetoric30
5844914312Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter31
5844914313Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.32
5844914314Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing33
5844914315Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.34
5844914316Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.35
5844914317Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.36
5844914318Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality37
5844914319Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.38
5844914320Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.39
5844914321vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.40
5844914322CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.41
5844914323Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful42
5844914324Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)43
5844914325Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control44
5844914326Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.45
5844914327Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.46
5844914328Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.47
5844914329Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.48
5844914330Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.49
5844914331Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.50
5844914332Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity51
5844914333alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.52
5844914334disparitya great difference, imbalance.53
5844914335impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.54
5844914336Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.55
5844914337allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.56
5844914338parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.57
5844914339indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.58
5844914340insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.59
5844914341lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.60
5844914342Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule61
5844914343servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.62
5844914344suppressedforcibly to an end to.63
5844914345Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.64
5844914346floridhaving a red or flushed complexion65
5844914347opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish66
5844914348ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.67
5844914349ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.68
5844914350poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.69
5844914351Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.70
5844914352effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.71
5844914353egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.72
5844914354freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.73
5844914355gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted74
5844914356flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive75
5844914357superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.76
5844914358convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).77
5844914359cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure78
5844914360Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.79
5844914361futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.80
5844914362impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.81
5844914363quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.82
5844914364alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.83
5844914365asylumthe 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
5844914366auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.85
5844914367benevolentwell meaning and kindly86
5844914368benigngentle, kindly.87
5844914369Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)88
5844914370reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)89
5844914371SanctionApproval or permission for an action90
5844914372DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)91
5844914373Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent92
5844914374Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense93
5844914375Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).94
5844914376spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake95
5844914377Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage96
5844914378clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population97
5844914379disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.98
5844914380rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick99
5844914381stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end100
5844914382surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.101
5844914383waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems102
5844914384wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.103
5844914385inconsequentialnot important or significant104
5844914386superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).105
5844914387tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).106
5844914388trivialof little value or importance107
5844914389coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.108
5844914390Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.109
5844914391ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.110
5844914392apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.111
5844914393Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.112
5844914394capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior113
5844914395equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.114
5844914396indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.115
5844914397whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way116
5844914398assiduousshowing great care and perseverance117
5844914399compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way118
5844914400diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties119
5844914401doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.120
5844914402enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently121
5844914403intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)122
5844914404maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person123
5844914405obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action124
5844914406obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so125
5844914407proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply126
5844914408tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.127
5844914409vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy128
5844914410assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group129
5844914411consensusgeneral agreement.130
5844914412contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.131
5844914413derivedobtain something from (a specified source)132
5844914414incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.133
5844914415inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable134
5844914416malleableeasily influenced; pliable135
5844914417subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)136
5844914418Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease137
5844914419Lurid: 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
5844914420Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid139
5844914421Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy140
5844914422Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy141
5844914423Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy142
5844914424Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations143
5844914425Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass144
5844914426GeriatricAn old person y145
5844914427Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 146
5844914428Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject147
5844914429Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real148
5844914430Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep149

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