Vocab tomorrow Flashcards
claim
the position being taken in the argument
reasons
statements of support for the main claim/position in an argument
evidence
facts, documentation or testimony used to support an argument
counterclaim
the opposite side of the argument
rebuttal
a follow-up statement after the counterclaim where the author explains what is flawed about the opposing viewpoint
Point of view
the position from which something is believed to be true; viewpoint, opinion
anxiety
a feeling of uneasiness, fear, or worry
sensitive
able to detect small differences or changes
eavesdrop
to listen secretly to others’ private conversations
foil
to block someone from being successful at something
stakes
something, such as money, food, or life, that can be gained or lost
intercept
to stop or interrupt something
displease
to cause someone to feel annoyed or irritated
predator
an animal who survives by hunting and eating other animals
exotic
introduced from another country or usually refers to plants or animals not native to the place where they are found
dictate
to say or state with authority
exempt
not having to obey a rule or to do something that is usually necessary
regulate
to bring under control or to make accurate by adjusting
contentment
a state of happiness and satisfaction
ascending
rising or moving upward
