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10304984564Rhetoricthe 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
10304984565BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
10304984566EthosAppeal based on the character of speaker. Meaning convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader (speaker).2
10304984567LogosAn appeal to logic or reason. For example scholarly documents.3
10304984568PathosAppeal on emotion. The quality that evokes pity or sadness.4
10304984569CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.5
10304984570ToneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.6
10304984571Appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.7
10304984572ArgumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.8
10304984573Colloquialism (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
10304984574Connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.10
10304984575Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion11
10304984576DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.12
10304984577UnderstatementStatement which says less than is really meant. Opposite of hyperbole. Made smaller, worse, or less important than really is. Minimizing.13
10304984578HyperboleDeliberate and obvious exaggeration for effect.14
10304984579Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.15
10304984580CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.16
10304984581VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.17
10304984582SyntaxSentence construction18
10304984583DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.19
10304984584AssertionA 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
10304984585Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.21
10304984586Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent22
10304984587Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).23
10304984588Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.24
10304984589Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.25
10304984590Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.26
10304984591Fluidable to flow easily.27
10304984592implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.28
10304984593lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand29
10304984595Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter30
10304984596Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.31
10304984597Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing32
10304984598Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.33
10304984599Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.34
10304984600Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.35
10304984601Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality36
10304984602Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.37
10304984603Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.38
10304984604vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.39
10304984605CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.40
10304984606Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful41
10304984607Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)42
10304984608Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control43
10304984609Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.44
10304984610Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.45
10304984611Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.46
10304984612Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.47
10304984613Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.48
10304984614Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.49
10304984615Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity50
10304984616alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.51
10304984617disparitya great difference, imbalance.52
10304984618impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.53
10304984619Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.54
10304984620allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.55
10304984621parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.56
10304984622indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.57
10304984623insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.58
10304984624lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.59
10304984625Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule60
10304984626servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.61
10304984627suppressedforcibly to an end to.62
10304984628Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.63
10304984629floridhaving a red or flushed complexion64
10304984630opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish65
10304984631ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.66
10304984632ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.67
10304984633poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.68
10304984634Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.69
10304984635effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.70
10304984636egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.71
10304984637freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.72
10304984638gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted73
10304984639flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive74
10304984640superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.75
10304984641convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).76
10304984642cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure77
10304984643Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.78
10304984644futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.79
10304984645impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.80
10304984646quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.81
10304984647alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.82
10304984648asylumthe protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee. ( or it can be a mental hospital).83
10304984649auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.84
10304984650benevolentwell meaning and kindly85
10304984651benigngentle, kindly.86
10304984652Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)87
10304984653reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)88
10304984654SanctionApproval or permission for an action89
10304984655DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)90
10304984656Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent91
10304984657Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense92
10304984658Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).93
10304984659spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake94
10304984660Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage95
10304984661clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population96
10304984662disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.97
10304984663rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick98
10304984664stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end99
10304984665surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.100
10304984666waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems101
10304984667wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.102
10304984668inconsequentialnot important or significant103
10304984669superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).104
10304984670tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).105
10304984671trivialof little value or importance106
10304984672coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.107
10304984673Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.108
10304984674ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.109
10304984675apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.110
10304984676Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.111
10304984677capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior112
10304984678equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.113
10304984679indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.114
10304984680whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way115
10304984681assiduousshowing great care and perseverance116
10304984682compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way117
10304984683diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties118
10304984684doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.119
10304984685enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently120
10304984686intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)121
10304984687maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person122
10304984688obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action123
10304984689obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so124
10304984690proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply125
10304984691tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.126
10304984692vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy127
10304984693assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group128
10304984694consensusgeneral agreement.129
10304984695contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.130
10304984696derivedobtain something from (a specified source)131
10304984697incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.132
10304984698inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable133
10304984699malleableeasily influenced; pliable134
10304984700subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)135
10304984701Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease136
10304984702Lurid: 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 color137
10304984703Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid138
10304984704Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy139
10304984705Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy140
10304984706Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy141
10304984707Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations142
10304984708Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass143
10304984709GeriatricAn old person y144
10304984710Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 145
10304984711Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject146
10304984712Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real147
10304984713Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep148

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