Language Of Argument Reasoning And Persuasion Flashcards
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Circumlocutory
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Inclined to speak evasively
2
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Circumscribe
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To define the limits of something
3
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Conjecture
A
A guess based on incomplete information
4
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Contentious
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Causing or likely to provoke an argument
5
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Credulous
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Willing to believe
6
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Cursory
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Hasty and superficial
7
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Delineate
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To describe or portray precisely
8
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Disputatious
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1) fond of having arguments (person)
2) likely to cause an argument (situation)
9
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Elucidate
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To make clear, shed light on
10
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Equivocate
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Speak vaguely to avoid commitment
11
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Exhortation
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A strong plea
12
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Exonerate
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To absolve one of blame or fault
13
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Fallacious
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Based on a mistaken belief or unsound reasoning
14
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Harangue
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A lengthy heated speech
15
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Incongruous
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Inconsistent with expectations or surroundings
