Argument Unit Vocabulary List 9

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What does the word 'extend' mean?

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To span an interval of distance, space or time.

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What does the term 'bias' mean?

Back

A partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue.

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What does the word 'authorize' mean?

Back

To give or delegate power to.

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What does the term 'concession' mean?

Back

The act of yielding.

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What does the term 'counterargument' mean?

Back

An opinion offered in opposition to another position.

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What does the term 'refute' mean?

Back

To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false.

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What does the term 'persuasion' mean?

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The act of convincing someone to do or believe something.

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What does the term 'evidence' mean?

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Information or data that supports a claim or argument.

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What does the term 'thesis' mean?

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A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

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What does the term 'argument' mean?

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A reason or set of reasons given to persuade others that an action or idea is right or wrong.