Vocab Ela #2

Question 1

The position being taken in an argument

Answer 1

claim

Question 2

statements of support for the main claim/position in an argument

Answer 2

reasons

Question 3

facts, documentation, or testimony used to support an argument

Answer 3

evidence

Question 4

the opposite side of the argument

Answer 4

counterclaim

Question 5

a follow up statement after the counterclaim where the author explains what is flawed about the opposed view point

Answer 5

rebuttal

Question 6

a feeling of uneasiness, fear, or worry

Answer 6

anxiety

Question 7

the position from which something is believed to be true; viewpoint, opinion

Answer 7

Point of view

Question 8

to listen secretly to others’ private conversations

Answer 8

eavesdrop

Question 8

able to detect small differences or changes

Answer 8

sensitive

Question 9

to stop someone from being successful at something

Answer 9

foil

Question 10

something, such as money, food, or life, that can be gained or lost

Answer 10

stakes

Question 11

to stop or interrupt something

Answer 11

intercept

Question 12

to cause someone to feel annoyed or irritated

Answer 12

displease

Question 13

introduced from another country; usually refers to plants or animals not native to the place where they are found

Answer 13

exotic

Question 14

an animal who survives by hunting and eating other animals

Answer 14

predator

Question 15

to say or state with authority

Answer 15

dictate

Question 16

not having to obey a rule or to do something that is usually necessary

Answer 16

exempt

Question 17

to bring under control; to make accurate by adjusting

Answer 17

regulate

Question 18

a state of happiness and satisfaction

Answer 18

contentment

Question 19

rising or moving upwards

Answer 19

ascending