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12365426587Rhetoricthe 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
12365426588BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
12365426589EthosAppeal based on the character of speaker. Meaning convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader (speaker).2
12365426590LogosAn appeal to logic or reason. For example scholarly documents.3
12365426591PathosAppeal on emotion. The quality that evokes pity or sadness.4
12365426592CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.5
12365426593ToneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.6
12365426594Appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.7
12365426595ArgumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.8
12365426596Colloquialism (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
12365426597Connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.10
12365426598Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion11
12365426599DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.12
12365426600UnderstatementStatement which says less than is really meant. Opposite of hyperbole. Made smaller, worse, or less important than really is. Minimizing.13
12365426601HyperboleDeliberate and obvious exaggeration for effect.14
12365426602Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.15
12365426603CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.16
12365426604VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.17
12365426605SyntaxSentence construction18
12365426606DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.19
12365426607AssertionA 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
12365426608Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.21
12365426609Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent22
12365426610Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).23
12365426611Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.24
12365426612Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.25
12365426613Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.26
12365426614Fluidable to flow easily.27
12365426615implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.28
12365426616lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand29
12365426617rhetora teacher of rhetoric30
12365426618Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter31
12365426619Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.32
12365426620Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing33
12365426621Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.34
12365426622Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.35
12365426623Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.36
12365426624Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality37
12365426625Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.38
12365426626Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.39
12365426627vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.40
12365426628CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.41
12365426629Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful42
12365426630Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)43
12365426631Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control44
12365426632Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.45
12365426633Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.46
12365426634Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.47
12365426635Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.48
12365426636Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.49
12365426637Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.50
12365426638Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity51
12365426639alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.52
12365426640disparitya great difference, imbalance.53
12365426641impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.54
12365426642Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.55
12365426643allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.56
12365426644parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.57
12365426645indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.58
12365426646insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.59
12365426647lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.60
12365426648Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule61
12365426649servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.62
12365426650suppressedforcibly to an end to.63
12365426651Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.64
12365426652floridhaving a red or flushed complexion65
12365426653opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish66
12365426654ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.67
12365426655ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.68
12365426656poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.69
12365426657Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.70
12365426658effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.71
12365426659egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.72
12365426660freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.73
12365426661gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted74
12365426662flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive75
12365426663superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.76
12365426664convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).77
12365426665cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure78
12365426666Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.79
12365426667futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.80
12365426668impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.81
12365426669quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.82
12365426670alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.83
12365426671asylumthe 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
12365426672auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.85
12365426673benevolentwell meaning and kindly86
12365426674benigngentle, kindly.87
12365426675Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)88
12365426676reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)89
12365426677SanctionApproval or permission for an action90
12365426678DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)91
12365426679Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent92
12365426680Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense93
12365426681Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).94
12365426682spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake95
12365426683Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage96
12365426684clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population97
12365426685disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.98
12365426686rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick99
12365426687stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end100
12365426688surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.101
12365426689waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems102
12365426690wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.103
12365426691inconsequentialnot important or significant104
12365426692superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).105
12365426693tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).106
12365426694trivialof little value or importance107
12365426695coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.108
12365426696Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.109
12365426697ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.110
12365426698apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.111
12365426699Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.112
12365426700capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior113
12365426701equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.114
12365426702indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.115
12365426703whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way116
12365426704assiduousshowing great care and perseverance117
12365426705compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way118
12365426706diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties119
12365426707doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.120
12365426708enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently121
12365426709intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)122
12365426710maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person123
12365426711obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action124
12365426712obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so125
12365426713proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply126
12365426714tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.127
12365426715vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy128
12365426716assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group129
12365426717consensusgeneral agreement.130
12365426718contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.131
12365426719derivedobtain something from (a specified source)132
12365426720incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.133
12365426721inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable134
12365426722malleableeasily influenced; pliable135
12365426723subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)136
12365426724Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease137
12365426725Lurid: 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
12365426726Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid139
12365426727Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy140
12365426728Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy141
12365426729Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy142
12365426730Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations143
12365426731Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass144
12365426732GeriatricAn old person y145
12365426733Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 146
12365426734Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject147
12365426735Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real148
12365426736Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep149

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