argument words Flashcards
bifurcation
the division of something into two branches
capricious
given to a sudden change in mood or behavior
chronic
on-going, lasting a long time
complicit
choosing to be involved in an illegal or questionable act, especially with others
crux
essential or deciding point
disparity
inequality, difference
dogmatic
asserted without proof
empirical
information gained by means of observation or experimentation
endemic
a condition or disease found among a group of people in a specific area
fallacy
a flaw in logic
gratuitous
uncalled for; without justification
hyperbole
extreme exaggeration
implicit
suggested, clearly shown or stated
indigent
poor, needy
inductive
going from the specific to the general
deductive
going from the general to specific
juxtaposition
placing things side by side for comparison purposes
malleable
easily influenced
moratorium
a delay or suspension of an activity or law
niche
the specific place or position someone or something occupies
nuance
a subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound
protocol
the customs and regulation dealing with diplomatic formality or precedence
precedent
an act or statement that serves as an example or justification later on
propaganda
any widespread promotion of any particular idea or doctrine
pithy
concise and forcefully expressive
quintessential
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
spin
the slant or attitude of a writer in twisting meaning to his advantage
status quo
the current status; the way things are
syllogism
a form of logical reasoning from inarguable premises
warrant
justification or authority for an action, belief, or feeling
unequivocal
not equivocal; clear, having only one possible meaning
