To use when writing

Question 1

To be OF the same opinion
(also means happening at the same time, simultaneously)
Ex: I x with the idea that
Ex: I x with her viewpoint

Answer 1

Concur (concordare o concorrere)

Question 2

State a fact or belief confidently
Ex: I’m inclined to x that

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Assert (asserire, affermare, far valere)

Question 3

A confident and forceful statement -
Ex: I’m aligned with his x that (noun)

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Assertion

Question 4

To admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it
Ex: I must x that her viewpoint holds some merit

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Concede (concedere, ammetter)

Question 5

Sentence: To admit that somebody might be right

Answer 5

I must concede that her viewpoint holds some merit

Question 6

To accept or admit the existence or truth of

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I acknowledge the significance of
I acknowledge some truth in

Question 7

Given special importance when writing or speaking
Ex: I would like to x

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Emphasize

Question 8

To examine something carefully in order to discover more information about something
Ex spoken: It’s not always a good idea to x x someone’s past
Ex writing: The article and the lecture both x x …

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delve into

Question 9

1. V. Cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface
   Ex: the moon x a pale light over the cottages
2. V. Cause (uncertainty or disapproval) to be associated with something
   S: Emit, send out, send forth
   Ex: The lecture x doubt on the validity of these theories
   Ex: journalists cast doubt on the government’s version of the events

Answer 9

Cast

Question 10

To start

Answer 10

To Commence

Question 11

To oppose

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Counters this argument

Question 12

Not sufficient
Ex: there is x evidence to support

Answer 12

Insufficient

Question 13

During that time

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During the period in question

Question 14

To put forward as act or as basis for an argument
Ex: The article x the involvement of x

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Posits

Question 15

feeling uncertain about something
Ex: It’s x that

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Doubtful

Question 16

to an undesirably great or intense degree
Ex: These attacks could have x undermined civilizations

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Severely

Question 17

Not desirable

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Undesirably

Question 18

Give reasons or cite evidence in support to an idea

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Argue (sostiene)

Question 19

Asserts something as a position in an argument

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Contend (lotta, contende)

Question 20

Brings some disadvantages

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Pose significant challenges

Question 21

Brings some benefits

Answer 21

Offers promising prospects

Question 22

explaining

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Shedding light on

Question 23

First and..

Answer 23

Foremost (principale)
One of the foremost challenges in

Question 24

Bring some doubts

Answer 24

Raises questions about x

Question 25

finding a balance between

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Striking a balance between

Question 26

a wide spectrum of opportunities

Answer 26

a myriad of opportunities

Question 27

a multitude/complexity of challenge

Answer 27

multifaceted challenges