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13721456915Rhetoricthe 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
13721456916BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
13721456917EthosAppeal based on the character of speaker. Meaning convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader (speaker).2
13721456918LogosAn appeal to logic or reason. For example scholarly documents.3
13721456919PathosAppeal on emotion. The quality that evokes pity or sadness.4
13721456920CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.5
13721456921ToneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.6
13721456922Appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.7
13721456923ArgumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.8
13721456924Colloquialism (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
13721456925Connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.10
13721456926Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion11
13721456927DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.12
13721456928UnderstatementStatement which says less than is really meant. Opposite of hyperbole. Made smaller, worse, or less important than really is. Minimizing.13
13721456929HyperboleDeliberate and obvious exaggeration for effect.14
13721456930Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.15
13721456931CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.16
13721456932VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.17
13721456933SyntaxSentence construction18
13721456934DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.19
13721456935AssertionA 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
13721456936Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.21
13721456937Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent22
13721456938Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).23
13721456939Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.24
13721456940Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.25
13721456941Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.26
13721456942Fluidable to flow easily.27
13721456943implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.28
13721456944lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand29
13721456945rhetora teacher of rhetoric30
13721456946Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter31
13721456947Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.32
13721456948Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing33
13721456949Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.34
13721456950Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.35
13721456951Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.36
13721456952Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality37
13721456953Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.38
13721456954Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.39
13721456955vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.40
13721456956CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.41
13721456957Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful42
13721456958Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)43
13721456959Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control44
13721456960Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.45
13721456961Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.46
13721456962Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.47
13721456963Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.48
13721456964Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.49
13721456965Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.50
13721456966Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity51
13721456967alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.52
13721456968disparitya great difference, imbalance.53
13721456969impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.54
13721456970Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.55
13721456971allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.56
13721456972parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.57
13721456973indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.58
13721456974insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.59
13721456975lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.60
13721456976Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule61
13721456977servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.62
13721456978suppressedforcibly to an end to.63
13721456979Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.64
13721456980floridhaving a red or flushed complexion65
13721456981opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish66
13721456982ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.67
13721456983ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.68
13721456984poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.69
13721456985Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.70
13721456986effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.71
13721456987egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.72
13721456988freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.73
13721456989gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted74
13721456990flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive75
13721456991superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.76
13721456992convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).77
13721456993cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure78
13721456994Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.79
13721456995futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.80
13721456996impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.81
13721456997quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.82
13721456998alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.83
13721456999asylumthe 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
13721457000auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.85
13721457001benevolentwell meaning and kindly86
13721457002benigngentle, kindly.87
13721457003Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)88
13721457004reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)89
13721457005SanctionApproval or permission for an action90
13721457006DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)91
13721457007Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent92
13721457008Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense93
13721457009Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).94
13721457010spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake95
13721457011Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage96
13721457012clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population97
13721457013disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.98
13721457014rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick99
13721457015stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end100
13721457016surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.101
13721457017waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems102
13721457018wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.103
13721457019inconsequentialnot important or significant104
13721457020superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).105
13721457021tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).106
13721457022trivialof little value or importance107
13721457023coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.108
13721457024Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.109
13721457025ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.110
13721457026apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.111
13721457027Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.112
13721457028capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior113
13721457029equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.114
13721457030indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.115
13721457031whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way116
13721457032assiduousshowing great care and perseverance117
13721457033compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way118
13721457034diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties119
13721457035doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.120
13721457036enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently121
13721457037intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)122
13721457038maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person123
13721457039obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action124
13721457040obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so125
13721457041proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply126
13721457042tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.127
13721457043vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy128
13721457044assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group129
13721457045consensusgeneral agreement.130
13721457046contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.131
13721457047derivedobtain something from (a specified source)132
13721457048incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.133
13721457049inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable134
13721457050malleableeasily influenced; pliable135
13721457051subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)136
13721457052Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease137
13721457053Lurid: 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
13721457054Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid139
13721457055Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy140
13721457056Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy141
13721457057Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy142
13721457058Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations143
13721457059Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass144
13721457060GeriatricAn old person y145
13721457061Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 146
13721457062Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject147
13721457063Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real148
13721457064Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep149

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