Words related to "Argumentation" | Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL

to avow

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to publicly state that something is the case

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The politician avowed their commitment to transparency and accountability in government.

In the courtroom, the witness avowed the accuracy of their testimony under oath.

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to arbitrate

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to officially resolve a disagreement between people

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to come out

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/kˈʌm ˈaʊt/

to express if one is for or against an idea or arguement

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Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

come

phrase's particle

out

to confute

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to prove something or someone wrong or false through evidence or argumentation

prove

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to extrapolate

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to estimate something using past experiences or known data

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to opine

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to express one's opinion

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to pontificate

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to state one's opinion in such a manner that shows one believes to be the only person to fully know it and be unarguably correct

to posit

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to propose or assume something as true or factual, serving as the foundation for further reasoning or argumentation

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to vacillate

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to be undecided and not know what opinion, idea, or course of action to stick to

bumptious

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too confident or proud in expressing oneself, in a way that is annoying to others

credulous

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believing things easily even without much evidence that leads to being easy to deceive

incredulous

dialectical

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referring to the method of argumentation or discourse that involves the exchange of opposing ideas or viewpoints in order to reach a deeper understanding or resolution

polemic

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involving rational arguments to support or oppose an opinion, usually the opposite of others'

vociferous

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expressing feelings or opinions, loudly and forcefully

consensus

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an agreement reached by all members of a group

cornerstone

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the most important part of something on which its existence, success, or truth depends

declamation

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the art or practice of giving a speech or reciting a poem with expression and gestures, especially as an exercise for public speaking or performance

eloquence

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the ability to deliver a clear and strong message

exponent

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a supporter of a theory, belief, idea, etc. who tries to persuade others that it is true or good in order to gain their support

maverick

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an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

touche

interjection

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used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion

What is the origin and context of 'touche'?

The term "touché" originates from French, where it means "touched" or "hit." It originated from the sport of fencing, where it is used to acknowledge a successful hit by one's opponent. In broader usage, it has found its way into English language and is used to acknowledge a clever or effective point made by someone else.

to embroil

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to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation

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