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AP Lang Vocab 1
Mrs. Dunkle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abstract | existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. |
| Adversary | enemy, one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute. |
| Apathetic | indifferent, showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. |
| Cogent | clear, logical, and convincing; making sense. |
| Convoluted | overly complicated, extremely complex and difficult to follow. |
| Deferential | submissive, showing deference; respectful |
| Didactic | intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as a motive. |
| Dubious | morally suspect; hesitant or doubting |
| Ebullient | cheerful and full of energy |
| Eclectic | mixed, varied; deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. |
| Claim | an assertion; state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof. |
| Rebuttal | refutation, counter argument, contradiction, |
| Warrant | justification or authorization found in text |
| (Logical) Fallacy | flawed, deceptive, or false arguments that can be proven wrong with reasoning |
| Syllogism | an instance of a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn (whether validly or not) from two given or assumed propositions which have a common thread |