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C1 Vocab Dialogue
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| to generalize | to form an opinion or reach a conclusion about something by taking a few instances or facts into account |
| to go against | to disagree with or not fit well with a specific idea, concept, or standard |
| to invoke | to mention someone or something of prominence as a support or reason for an argument or action |
| to plead | to state something as an excuse |
| to point | to suggest that something is probable or certain |
| to prejudice | to unfairly influence someone's opinion or judgment about someone or something |
| to provoke | to intentionally annoy someone so that they become angry |
| to reconsider | to think again about an opinion or decision, particularly to see if it needs changing or not |
| to signpost | to mark a place such as a road, etc. with a signpost |
| to sum up | to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something |
| to yap | to talk excessively or continuously, often in a way that is annoying to others |
| ideological | based on or relating to a specific set of political or economic views or policies |
| irrelevant | having no importance or connection with something |
| inclined | giving an opinion in a way that is not strong |
| inflexible | (of a rule, opinion, etc.) fixed and not easily changed |
| mistaken | wrong in one's judgment, opinion, or belief |
| moderate | (of a person or ideology) not extreme or radical and considered reasonable by a majority of people |
| reserved | reluctant to share feelings or problems |
| unstated | not clearly said or explained |
| vocal | giving opinions loudly or freely |
| given that | used to express that one is considering a particular fact before sharing one's opinion or making a judgment |
| no kidding | used to highlight the sincerity or truthfulness of a statement |
| honest to God | used to emphasize the fact that one is telling the truth |
| having said that | used to introduce an opposing statement after making a point |
| if anything | used to suggest that the opposite of what has been stated may be closer to the truth |
| at all | no degree or amount whatsoever |
| that said | used to introduce a statement that is in contrast to what one previously stated |
| beyond doubt | in a way that is absolutely certain and cannot be questioned |
| hostility | behavior or feelings that are aggressive or unfriendly |
| mainstream | the opinions, activities, or methods that are considered normal because they are accepted by a majority of people |
| objectivity | the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings |
| subjectivity | the state of being affected by personal opinions and feelings instead of facts and statistics |
| premise | a theory or statement that acts as the foundation of an argument |
| reasoning | the act of rational and logical thinking about something |
| say | the right or chance to give an opinion about something |
| to have second thoughts | to start doubting a decision and begin to wonder whether it is the right or best thing to do |
| voice | the right to give an opinion on something |
| solidarity | the support given by the members of a group to each other because of sharing the same opinions, feelings, goals, etc. |