Vocab unit 5

Question 1

False Dilemma

Answer 1

A fallacy of oversimplification that offers a limited number of options (usually two) when in fact more options are available.

Question 2

Hasty Generalization

Answer 2

A fallacy in which a conclusion is not logically justified by sufficient or unbiased evidence.

Question 3

Induction

Answer 3

A method of reasoning by which a rhetor collects a number of instances and forms a generalization that is meant to apply to all instances.

Question 4

Invective

Answer 4

Denunciatory or abusive language; discourse that casts blame on somebody or something.

Question 5

Ethos

Answer 5

The source’s credibility, the speaker’s/author’s authority

Question 6

Logos

Answer 6

The logic used to support a claim (induction and deduction); can also be the facts and statistics used to help support the argument.

Question 7

Pathos

Answer 7

The emotional or motivational appeals; vivid language, emotional language and numerous sensory details.

Question 8

Acuity

Answer 8

(n.) sharpness (particularly to the mind or senses)

Question 9

Delineate

Answer 9

(v.) to protray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail; to represent pictorially

Question 10

Depraved

Answer 10

(adj.) marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles

Question 11

Enervate

Answer 11

(v.) to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of; enfeeble, hamstring

Question 12

Esoteric

Answer 12

(adj.) intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret

Question 13

Fecund

Answer 13

(adj.) fruitful offspring or vegetation; intelectually productive

Question 14

Fiat

Answer 14

(n.) an arbitrary order or decree; a command or act of will or consciousness

Question 15

Figment

Answer 15

(n.) a fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion

Question 16

Garner

Answer 16

(v.) to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away, as for future use

Question 17

Hallow

Answer 17

(v.) to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere

Question 18

Idiosyncrasy

Answer 18

(n.) a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify

Question 19

Ignominy

Answer 19

(n.) shame and disgrace

Question 20

Mundane

Answer 20

(adj.) earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary

Question 21

Nuance

Answer 21

(n.) a subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality) delicate gradation or shade of difference

Question 22

Overweening

Answer 22

(adj.) conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate

Question 23

Penchant

Answer 23

(n.) a strong attraction or inclination

Question 24

Reputed

Answer 24

(adj.) according to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance and good reputation; alleged

Question 25

Sophistry

Answer 25

(n.) reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound; a fallacy

Question 26

Sumptuous

Answer 26

(adj.) costly, rich, magnificent

Question 27

Ubiquitous

Answer 27

(adj.) present or existing everywhere