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CEFR C1 Vocabulary - Lesson 52
Here you will learn some English words about persuasion and discourse, such as "pronounced", "favorably", "debatable", etc. prepared for C1 learners.
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to appraise
[verb]
to estimate or assess the value, quality, or performance of something or someone
to bias
[verb]
to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view
to confer
[verb]
to exchange opinions and have discussions with others, often to come to an agreement or decision
to contradict
[verb]
(of pieces of evidence, facts, statements, etc.) to be opposite or very different in a way that it is impossible for all to be true at the same time
contradictory
[adjective]
(of statements, beliefs, facts, etc.) incompatible or opposed to one another, even if not strictly illogical
to dispute
[verb]
to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something, facts, etc.
to echo
[verb]
to repeat opinions or statements of another person, particularly to show support or agreement
debatable
[adjective]
unclear or uncertain because of the involvement of many different opinions or perspectives
arguably
[adverb]
used to convey that a statement can be supported with reasons or evidence
as a matter of fact
[adverb]
used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or clarifies a point, often emphasizing the truth or reality of a situation
for that matter
[adverb]
used to convey that what one is saying about something is also true for another related thing
as far as sth is concerned
[adverb]
used to refer to to the specific matter or topic being discussed or considered
clash
[noun]
a serious argument between two sides caused by their different views and beliefs
confrontation
[noun]
a situation of hostility or strong disagreement between two opposing individuals, parties, or groups
consistency
[noun]
the quality of always acting or being the same way, or having the same opinions or standards
critique
[noun]
a detailed judgment of something, such as a work of art, a political idea, etc.
don't-know
[noun]
someone who does not provide a definite answer for a question, particularly when being asked in a poll
cliche
[noun]
a remark or opinion that has been used so much that it is not effective anymore or does not have the impact it used to have
to that effect
[phrase]
used when one is providing the general meaning of written or spoken statement instead of the exact words
awesomesauce
[adjective]
used to describe something as really great, satisfying, or interesting
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