Vocab 5 and 6 Flashcards
what is apologist
a person who speaks in defense of a person, an idea, or position
what is dissuade
to discourage from doing something through persuasion
what is dupe
verb
to take advantage of people by tricking them or fooling them
noun
someone tricked victim
what is fallacy
a false belief
faulty and illogical reasoning
what is imply
to hint, suggest indirectly
what is indisputable
beyond doubt or question
certain
what is infer
to draw conclusions from evidence
what is red herring
something that draws attention away from main issue
what is refute
to prove to be false or invalid; to deny the accuracy or truth of
what is substantiate
to support with evidence
what is accolade
great praise
an award
what is adulation
adoration
excessive praise
flattery
what is anathema
something or someone that is greatly hated and avoided
what is commend
to give approval or praise
what is critique
a detailed review
evaluation
to review
discuss
evaluate
what is eulogy
a tribute to dead people
what is homage
publicly expressed honor or respect
what is laudable
worthy of praise and honor
what is quibble
to arguecriticize or raise objections over usesless things
an unimportant complaint
what is reproach
to criticize or express disapproval
a person who speaks in defense of a person, an idea, or position
what is apologist
to discourage from doing something through persuasion
what is dissuade
verb
to take advantage of people by tricking them or fooling them
noun
someone tricked victim
what is dupe
a false belief
faulty and illogical reasoning
what is fallacy
