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ratiocination
/ɹˌæɾɪˌɑːsᵻnˈeɪʃən/
noun
the process of logical thinking or reasoning
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to score points
phrase
to gain advantage over others by doing or saying something that receives a positive reaction, especially in an argument
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to score off
/skˈoːɹ ˈɔf/
verb
to try to prove that one is more clever than someone else by making witty remarks
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to signpost
/ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst/
verb
to clearly demonstrate something, especially the way that an argument, speech, etc. will develop so that everyone will notice and understand
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signposting
/sˈaɪnpoʊstɪŋ/
noun
the process of showing or understanding how something such as a speech or argument is organized or is going to develop
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to slant
/ˈsɫænt/
verb
to interpret or present information with a subjective point of view or bias
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sophist
/sˈɑːfɪst/
noun
someone that is skilled in devious argumentation
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sophistry
/ˈsɔfɪˌstɹi/
noun
the clever use of arguments that seem correct and convincing but are actually false in order to deceive people
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special pleading
/spˈɛʃəl plˈiːdɪŋ/
noun
an unfair attempt to persuade someone by only giving them facts that are in line with one's point of view
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to split hairs
phrase
to highlight insignificant details or small distinctions between two things
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summing-up
/sˈʌmɪŋˈʌp/
noun
the judge's summary near the end of a trial in court, specifically to remind the jury of the evidence and the main arguments concerning the case
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to sum up
/sˈʌm ˈʌp/
verb
to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something
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to support
/səˈpɔɹt/
verb
to provide evidence or information in order to prove that something, especially a claim or idea is true
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to sustain
/səˈsteɪn/
verb
to support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility
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syllogism
/sˈɪlədʒˌɪzəm/
noun
a type of logical argument that uses deductive reasoning to conclude based on two premises claimed or supposed to be true
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talking point
/tˈɔːkɪŋ pˈɔɪnt/
noun
a topic of interest, especially one that supports a particular argument that invites discussion
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the balance of evidence
phrase
the most probable result or answer obtained from the evidence on both sides of an argument
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the thrust
/ˈθɹəst/
noun
(of an argument, policy, etc.) the main point that shows the main idea or intention of what someone is saying or doing
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to start with
phrase
used when stating the first and foremost reason that needs to be mentioned or considered
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touche
/tʌʃˈeɪ/
interjection
used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion
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unanswerable
/ˌəˈnænsɝəbəɫ/
adjective
(of an argument or claim) impossible to refute or disagree with because of being clearly true
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unarguable
/ʌnˈɑːɹɡjuːəbəl/
adjective
not open to argument or disagreement
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unarguably
/ʌnˈɑːɹɡjuːəbli/
adverb
in a way that can not be disputed or disagreed with
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unchallengeable
/ʌntʃˈælɪndʒəbəl/
adjective
(of a belief, idea, etc.) impossible to oppose or argue with
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to underpin
/ˈəndɝˌpɪn/
verb
to back up or form the basis of an argument by providing support
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underpinning
/ˈəndɝˌpɪnɪŋ/
noun
a set of opinions, motives, or ideas that serve as a foundation of an argument, claim, etc.
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weak point
/wˈiːk pˈɔɪnt/
noun
a flaw or imperfection in one's character that makes one vulnerable
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while
/ˈhwaɪɫ/, /ˈwaɪɫ/
conjunction
despite the fact that; even though
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whilst
/ˈwaɪɫst/
conjunction
used to indicate a contrast between two things
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there
/ˈðɛɹ/
adverb
used to refer to a stage or point reached by a particular process or activity
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to wipe the floor with
sb
phrase
to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way
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