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C1 Level Wordlist - Persuasion and Discourse

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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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
to advocate

to publicly support or recommend something

Ex: The environmentalist passionately advocates for sustainable living practices. 
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to appraise

to estimate or assess the value, quality, or performance of something or someone

Ex: She appraised his artwork and offered constructive feedback on how to improve his technique. 
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to assert
to assert
[Verb]

to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

Ex: In an interview last month, the athlete asserted that dedication and hard work will always lead to achieving fitness goals. 
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to bias
to bias
[Verb]

to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view

Ex: She biased the hiring process by favoring candidates from her alma mater. 
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to calculate

to form an opinion by considering the information at hand

Ex: He calculated that it would be more cost-effective to rent rather than buy. 
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to commit
to commit
[Verb]

to state that one is bound to do something specific

Ex: Upon joining the project, team members committed to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results. 
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to confer
to confer
[Verb]

to exchange opinions and have discussions with others, often to come to an agreement or decision

Ex: The board members will confer next week to finalize the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. 
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to conform

to adjust oneself in order to align with new or different circumstances or expectations

Ex: She felt pressured to conform to the fashion trends of her peers. 
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to contend

to argue the truth of something

Ex: The lawyer contended that her client was innocent based on new evidence presented in court. 
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to contradict

(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

Ex: The witness's testimony contradicted the forensic evidence presented in court, leading to doubts about the accuracy of the case. 
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contradictory
contradictory
[Adjective]

(of statements, beliefs, facts, etc.) incompatible or opposed to one another, even if not strictly illogical

Ex: The two theories were contradictory, each offering a different explanation for the same phenomenon. 
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to convert

to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something

Ex: She decided to convert the spare room into a home office for remote work. 
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to deduce
to deduce
[Verb]

to determine by a process of logical reasoning

Ex: From the evidence presented, the detective deduced the likely sequence of events. 
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to deem
to deem
[Verb]

to consider in a particular manner

Ex: The committee deemed the proposal worthy of further consideration. 
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to dispute

to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something, facts, etc.

Ex: The two colleagues started to dispute the best approach to solving the project's challenges. 
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to echo
to echo
[Verb]

to repeat opinions or statements of another person, particularly to show support or agreement

Ex: She echoed her colleague's concerns about the new policy, emphasizing the potential risks involved. 
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anti
anti
[preposition]

used to convey that one is against something

Ex: She joined the protest to show her anti-war stance and demand peace. 
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affirmative
affirmative
[Adjective]

favorable or supportive in attitude or response

Ex: In her role as a mentor, Sarah consistently provides affirmative guidance, empowering her mentees to pursue their goals with confidence. 
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challenging
challenging
[Adjective]

intending to provoke thought or discussion

Ex: His challenging questions made everyone rethink their assumptions. 
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credible
credible
[Adjective]

able to be believed or relied on

Ex: After all the evidence was presented, her alibi seemed more credible than before. 
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debatable
debatable
[Adjective]

subject to argument or disagreement

Ex: The decision to cut funding for the arts is highly debatable, with strong opinions on both sides. 
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pronounced
pronounced
[Adjective]

immediately noticed due to being apparent

Ex: The patient's symptoms became more pronounced after the medication was discontinued. 
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then again
then again
[phrase]

used to add a statement that contradicts what one has just said

Ex: I thought the movie was too long. Then again, the visuals were stunning. 
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arguably
arguably
[Adverb]

used to convey that a statement can be supported with reasons or evidence

Ex: He is arguably the best player in the league, consistently delivering outstanding performances. 
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favorably
favorably
[Adverb]

in a positive, approving, or useful manner

Ex: The new policy was received favorably by employees, as it addressed concerns raised in previous feedback. 
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as a matter of fact

used to introduce a statement that presents a truth or reality, often to clarify or emphasize something

Ex: As a matter of fact, I did see him at the store earlier today. 
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at the same time

used to introduce a second fact that must be taken into account

Ex: She defended her thesis at the same time as managing a lab. 
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for that matter

used to convey that what one is saying about something is also true for another related thing

Ex: I don't like coffee, and, for that matter, I'm not a fan of tea either. 
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(as|so) far as {sth} [is] concerned

used to refer to the specific matter or topic being discussed or considered

Ex: As far as the weather's concerned, I'd stay indoors today, if I were you. 
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to fight out

to fight until a result is achieved or an agreement is reached

Ex: The two nations decided to fight out their differences through diplomatic negotiations. 
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clash
clash
[noun]

a serious argument between two sides caused by their different views and beliefs

Ex: The clash between the two political parties escalated into a heated debate over healthcare reform. 
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confrontation

a situation of hostility or strong disagreement between two opposing individuals, parties, or groups

Ex: The heated confrontation between the neighbors stemmed from a dispute over property boundaries. 
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consistency

the quality of always acting or being the same way, or having the same opinions or standards

Ex: Successful athletes attribute their achievements to discipline and consistency in training. 
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conviction

a belief or opinion that is very strong

Ex: Despite criticism, she held onto her conviction that renewable energy is the key to a sustainable future. 
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critique
critique
[noun]

a detailed judgment of something, such as a work of art, a political idea, etc.

Ex: The art professor provided a thorough critique of the student's painting, praising its composition while suggesting improvements to the color scheme. 
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don't-know

someone who does not provide a definite answer for a question, particularly when being asked in a poll

Ex: During the market research, the interviewees were divided into three groups: those in favor, those against, and the don't-knows who remained undecided on the new technology. 
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cliche
cliche
[noun]

a remark or opinion that has been used so much that it is not effective anymore

Ex: His speech was filled with clichés about love and happiness, failing to resonate with the audience. 
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double-edged
double-edged
[Adjective]

(of a comment) implying two distinct meanings

Ex: Her double-edged remark about his promotion could be interpreted as both congratulatory and subtly critical. 
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to that effect

used when one is providing the general meaning of written or spoken statement instead of the exact words

Ex: She made a suggestion to hire more staff, or words to that effect, to improve efficiency. 
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okey-dokey
okey-dokey
[interjection]

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

Ex: "Okey-dokey," she replied cheerfully when asked if she was ready to start the meeting. 
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awesomesauce
awesomesauce
[Adjective]

used to describe something as really great, satisfying, or interesting

Ex: After watching the movie, she exclaimed, "That film was awesomesauce!" 
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for crying out loud
for crying out loud
[interjection]

used to show that one is angry, annoyed, or astonished

Ex: For crying out loud, close the door before the cat gets out. 
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sob story
sob story
[noun]

a story told in order to gain the sympathy of other people, particularly one that seems to be fake

Ex: She tried to win the competition with a sob story about her hardships, but the judges saw through it. 
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