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Unit 3 Vocabulary
Academic and Concept Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Retort | A quick, sometimes angry or clever reply to someone. |
| Commendable | Something that deserves praise or respect. |
| Rectify | To check or prove that something is true. |
| Speculate | To guess about something without all the facts. |
| Verify | To check or prove that something is true. |
| Claim | A statement that someone believes is true but must be proven. |
| Sound reasoning | the logical, sensible way that the author presents their claim and supports it with solid evidence. |
| Evidence | Facts or information used to support an idea or argument. |
| Counterargument | An argument made to oppose another argument. |
| Irrelevant evidence | Information that does not relate to the topic being discussed. |
| Problematic | Causing difficulty or trouble. |
| Aggression | Angry or violent behavior toward others. |
| Pathological | Related to a disease or medical or mental condition. |
| Impairment | A condition that makes it hard to see, hear, move or learn. |
| Disorder | A condition that affects the body or mind and causes problems. |
| Habit | Something you do regularly, often without thinking. |
| Controversy | A disagreement or debate among people with different opinions. |
| Meditating | Focusing the mind quietly for relaxation or awareness. |
| Spatial | Related to space, position, or movement in an area. |
| Stimulates | To make something more active or excited. |
| Neurotransmitter | A chemical in the brain that sends messages between nerve cells. |
| Visuomotor | Related to coordinating what you see with how you move. |
| Cognitive | Related to thinking, learning, and understanding. |
| Rebuttal | A response that proves an opposing argument is wrong. |