Argument And Debate Flashcards

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To discourage from doing something through persuasion

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Dissuade

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A person who speaks on defense of a person, an idea, or a position.

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Apologist

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  • to take advantage of people by tricking or fooling them

- someone tricked and taken advantage of

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Dupe

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  • A false belief

- faulty and illogical reasoning

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Fallacy

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To hint; to suggest indirectly

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Imply

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5
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Beyond doubt or question ;certain

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Indisputable

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6
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To draw a conclusion from evidence

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Infer

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7
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Something that draws attention away from the main issue

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Red herring

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To prove to be false or invalid; to deny the accuracy or truth of

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Refute

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9
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To support with evidence

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Substantiate

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