Unit 3: Lesson 5

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  1. argument
    an assertion offered as evidence that something is true
  2. claim
    an assertion that something is true or factual
  3. reason
    an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
  4. fallacy
    a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
  5. oversimplification
    a simplification that goes too far
  6. generalization
    reasoning from detailed facts to broad principles
  7. red herring
    something intended to distract attention from the main issue
  8. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
  9. counterargument
    an opinion offered in opposition to another position
  10. article
    nonfictional prose forming a part of a publication
  11. thematic
    relating to or constituting a topic of discourse
  12. vindication
    the justification for some act or belief
  13. abrogate
    revoke formally
  14. prerogative
    a right reserved exclusively by a person or group
  15. inculcate
    teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
  16. evanescent
    short-lived; tending to vanish or disappear
  17. congenial
    suitable to your needs
  18. dissimulation
    the act of deceiving
  19. utopian
    characterized by or aspiring to impracticable perfection
  20. extremist
    (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
  21. mire
    entrap
  22. manacle
    confine or restrain with or as if with handcuffs
  23. condone
    excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
  24. autonomy
    personal independence
  25. inoculate
    inject or treat with the germ of a disease to render immune
  26. misogyny
    hatred of women
Created on Wed Sep 02 10:56:35 EDT 2020 (updated Thu Sep 10 14:29:18 EDT 2020)

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