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13256064034Rhetoricthe art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially with the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.0
13256064035BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
13256064036Ethosappeal to credibility2
13256064037LogosAn appeal to logic or reason.3
13256064038PathosAppeal to emotion.4
13256064039CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.5
13256064040ToneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.6
13256064041Appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.7
13256064042ArgumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.8
13256064043Colloquialism (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. (Slang)9
13256064044Connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.10
13256064045Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion11
13256064046DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.12
13256064047UnderstatementStatement which says less than is really meant. Opposite of hyperbole. Made smaller, worse, or less important than really is. Minimizing.13
13256064048HyperboleDeliberate and obvious exaggeration for effect.14
13256064049Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.15
13256064050CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.16
13256064051VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.17
13256064052SyntaxSentence construction18
13256064053DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.19
13256064054AssertionA 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
13256064055Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.21
13256064056Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent22
13256064057Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).23
13256064058Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.24
13256064059Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.25
13256064060Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.26
13256064061Fluidable to flow easily.27
13256064062implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.28
13256064066Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.29
13256064067Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing30
13256064068Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.31
13256064069Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.32
13256064070Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.33
13256064071Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality34
13256064072Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.35
13256064073Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.36
13256064074vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.37
13256064075CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.38
13256064076Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful39
13256064077Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)40
13256064078Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control41
13256064079Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.42
13256064080Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.43
13256064081Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.44
13256064082Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.45
13256064083Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.46
13256064084Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.47
13256064086alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.48
13256064087disparitya great difference, imbalance.49
13256064088impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.50
13256064089Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.51
13256064090allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.52
13256064091parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.53
13256064092indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.54
13256064093insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.55
13256064094lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.56
13256064095Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule57
13256064096servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.58
13256064097suppressedforcibly to an end to.59
13256064098Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.60
13256064099floridhaving a red or flushed complexion61
13256064100opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish62
13256064101ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.63
13256064102ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.64
13256064103poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.65
13256064104Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.66
13256064105effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.67
13256064106egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.68
13256064107freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.69
13256064108gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted70
13256064109flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive71
13256064110superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.72
13256064111convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).73
13256064112cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure74
13256064113Obscurenot discovered or known about; uncertain75
13256064114futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.76
13256064115impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.77
13256064116quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.78
13256064117alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.79
13256064118asylumthe protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee. ( or it can be a mental hospital).80
13256064119auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.81
13256064120benevolentwell meaning and kindly82
13256064121benigngentle, kindly.83
13256064122Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)84
13256064123reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)85
13256064125DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)86
13256064126Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent87
13256064127Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense88
13256064128Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).89
13256064130Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage90
13256064131clandestine(adj.) secret, concealed; underhanded91
13256064132disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.92
13256064133rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick93
13256064134stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end94
13256064135surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.95
13256064136waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems96
13256064137wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.97
13256064138inconsequentialnot important or significant98
13256064139superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).99
13256064141trivialof little value or importance100
13256064142coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.101
13256064143Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.102
13256064144ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.103
13256064145apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.104
13256064146Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.105
13256064147capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior106
13256064148equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.107
13256064149indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.108
13256064150whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way109
13256064151assiduousshowing great care and perseverance110
13256064152compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way111
13256064153diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties112
13256064155enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently113
13256064156intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)114
13256064157maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person115
13256064158obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action116
13256064159obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so117
13256064160proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply118
13256064161tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.119
13256064162vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy120
13256064163assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group121
13256064164consensusgeneral agreement.122
13256064165contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.123
13256064166derivedobtain something from (a specified source)124
13256064167incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.125
13256064168inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable126
13256064169malleableeasily influenced; pliable127
13256064170subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)128
13256064173Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid129
13256064171Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease130
13256064174Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy131
13256064175Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy132
13256064179Geriatricpertaining to old age133
13256064181Connoisseuran expert in matters of culture, food, or wine134
13256064182Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real135
13256064183Soporificsleep-inducing136

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