Unit 1 Vocabulary

Question 1

Assertion

Answer 1

a positive statement or declaration, often without support or reason (noun)

Question 2

Coherent (used)

Answer 2

logically connected, consistent, harmonious (adj.)

Question 3

Discourse

Answer 3

communication, a formal discussion, talk, conversation (noun)

Question 4

Rhetoric

Answer 4

use/study of effective language (noun)

Question 5

Impartial

Answer 5

not partial or biased, fair (adj.)

Question 6

Dictatorial

Answer 6

relating to a dictator or dictatorship, characteristic of a dictator (adj.)

Question 7

Convoluted (used)

Answer 7

twisted, coiled, complicated (adj.)

Question 8

Cryptic

Answer 8

mysterious in meaning, puzzling, ambiguous

Question 9

Poignant

Answer 9

distressing/moving feelings; strong appeal (adj.)

Question 10

Gratuitous

Answer 10

being without apparent reason, cause, or justification (adj.)