Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'Apathetic' mean?

Back

Showing or feeling no interest.

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What is the meaning of 'Coerce'?

Back

To force someone to do something.

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Define 'Mitigate'.

Back

To make something less severe.

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What is a 'Fallacy'?

Back

A mistaken belief.

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What does 'Refute' mean?

Back

To argue against something.

Front

What is the opposite of 'Apathetic'?

Back

Enthusiastic or interested.

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Provide a synonym for 'Coerce'.

Back

Compel.

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What is an example of 'Mitigate' in a sentence?

Back

The government took steps to mitigate the effects of the recession.

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What is a common type of 'Fallacy'?

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Ad hominem fallacy.

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How can one 'Refute' an argument?

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By providing evidence or reasoning that contradicts it.