Lesson 5 Flashcards

1
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Apologist

A

A person who defends an idea

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2
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Dissuade

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To discourage someone through persuasion

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3
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Dupe

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To take advantage by fooling someone

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4
Q

Fallacy

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A false belief

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5
Q

Imply

A

To suggest indirectly

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6
Q

Indisputable

A

Beyond doubt

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7
Q

Infer

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To draw a conclusion from evidence

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8
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Red herring

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Something that draws attention away

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9
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Refute

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To prove to be wrong

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10
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Substantiate

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To support with evidence

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