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9963309500Rhetoricthe 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
9963309501BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.1
9963309502EthosAppeal based on the character of speaker. Meaning convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader (speaker).2
9963309503LogosAn appeal to logic or reason. For example scholarly documents.3
9963309504PathosAppeal on emotion. The quality that evokes pity or sadness.4
9963309505CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.5
9963309506ToneWriter's attitude, mood or moral outlook toward the subject and/or the readers.6
9963309507Appealthe power of arousing a sympathetic response, to arouse a sympathetic response.7
9963309508ArgumentDiscourse intended to persuade; process of reasoning; exchange of diverging/ opposite views.8
9963309509Colloquialism (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
9963309510Connotationand idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Words imply or suggest qualities, attributes, and characteristics.10
9963309511Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion11
9963309512DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.12
9963309513UnderstatementStatement which says less than is really meant. Opposite of hyperbole. Made smaller, worse, or less important than really is. Minimizing.13
9963309514HyperboleDeliberate and obvious exaggeration for effect.14
9963309515Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real person or incident.15
9963309516CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.16
9963309517VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.17
9963309518SyntaxSentence construction18
9963309519DictionAuthor's choice of words. Distinctive vocabulary.19
9963309520AssertionA 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
9963309521Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.21
9963309522Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent22
9963309523Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).23
9963309524Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.24
9963309525Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.25
9963309526Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.26
9963309527Fluidable to flow easily.27
9963309528implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.28
9963309529lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand29
9963309530rhetora teacher of rhetoric30
9963309531Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter31
9963309532Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.32
9963309533Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing33
9963309534Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.34
9963309535Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.35
9963309536Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.36
9963309537Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality37
9963309538Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.38
9963309539Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.39
9963309540vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.40
9963309541CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.41
9963309542Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful42
9963309543Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)43
9963309544Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control44
9963309545Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.45
9963309546Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.46
9963309547Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.47
9963309548Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.48
9963309549Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.49
9963309550Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.50
9963309551Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity51
9963309552alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.52
9963309553disparitya great difference, imbalance.53
9963309554impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.54
9963309555Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.55
9963309556allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.56
9963309557parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.57
9963309558indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.58
9963309559insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.59
9963309560lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.60
9963309561Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule61
9963309562servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.62
9963309563suppressedforcibly to an end to.63
9963309564Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.64
9963309565floridhaving a red or flushed complexion65
9963309566opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish66
9963309567ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.67
9963309568ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.68
9963309569poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.69
9963309570Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.70
9963309571effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.71
9963309572egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.72
9963309573freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.73
9963309574gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted74
9963309575flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive75
9963309576superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.76
9963309577convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).77
9963309578cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure78
9963309579Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.79
9963309580futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.80
9963309581impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.81
9963309582quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.82
9963309583alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.83
9963309584asylumthe 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
9963309585auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.85
9963309586benevolentwell meaning and kindly86
9963309587benigngentle, kindly.87
9963309588Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)88
9963309589reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)89
9963309590SanctionApproval or permission for an action90
9963309591DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)91
9963309592Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent92
9963309593Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense93
9963309594Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).94
9963309595spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake95
9963309596Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage96
9963309597clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population97
9963309598disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.98
9963309599rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick99
9963309600stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end100
9963309601surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.101
9963309602waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems102
9963309603wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.103
9963309604inconsequentialnot important or significant104
9963309605superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).105
9963309606tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).106
9963309607trivialof little value or importance107
9963309608coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.108
9963309609Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.109
9963309610ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.110
9963309611apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.111
9963309612Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.112
9963309613capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior113
9963309614equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.114
9963309615indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.115
9963309616whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way116
9963309617assiduousshowing great care and perseverance117
9963309618compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way118
9963309619diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties119
9963309620doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.120
9963309621enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently121
9963309622intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)122
9963309623maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person123
9963309624obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action124
9963309625obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so125
9963309626proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply126
9963309627tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.127
9963309628vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy128
9963309629assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group129
9963309630consensusgeneral agreement.130
9963309631contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.131
9963309632derivedobtain something from (a specified source)132
9963309633incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.133
9963309634inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable134
9963309635malleableeasily influenced; pliable135
9963309636subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)136
9963309637Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease137
9963309638Lurid: 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
9963309639Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid139
9963309640Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy140
9963309641Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy141
9963309642Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy142
9963309643Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations143
9963309644Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass144
9963309645GeriatricAn old person y145
9963309646Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 146
9963309647Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject147
9963309648Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real148
9963309649Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep149

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