Vocabulary Flashcards

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Claim

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A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and that requires support.

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Evidence

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Information or details from a source that can be used to support a claim.

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Relevant

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Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.

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Sufficient

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Adequate for the purpose; enough to meet the needs of a situation.

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Advocate

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A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

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Works Cited

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A list of works that you referenced in the body of your paper.

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Opponent

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A person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice.

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Proponent

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A person who advocates for or supports a cause or proposal.

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Incentive

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A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

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Retention

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The continued possession, use, or control of something.