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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homily (noun) | A short speech or sermon that gives moral or practical advice. |
| Treatise (noun) | A formal and detailed written work about a specific subject. |
| Glib (adjective) | Speaking smoothly and easily but in a way that may be insincere or shallow. |
| Terse (adjective) | Brief and to the point, sometimes seeming rude or abrupt. |
| Slanted language (noun phrase) | Wording that presents information in a biased or misleading way to influence opinions. |
| Emotive language (noun phrase) | Words chosen to create strong feelings in the reader or listener. |
| Double entendre (noun) | A word or phrase that has two meanings, often one of them humorous or suggestive. |
| Circumlocution (noun) | Using many words to express something that could be said more simply; "talking in circles." |
| Circular reasoning (noun) | A logical fallacy where the argument repeats the claim as evidence instead of proving it. |
| Scapegoating (noun) | Unfairly blaming a person or group for problems they did not cause. |
| Bandwagon technique (noun) | A persuasion method that encourages people to do something because many others are doing it. |
| Glittering generalities (noun) | Vague, positive-sounding words used to persuade without giving real details. |
| Conciliatory (adjective) | Intended to make peace or reduce anger in a disagreement. |
| Empirical (adjective) | Based on observation, experience, or experiment rather than theory. |
| Empiricism (noun) | The idea that knowledge comes mainly from observation and experience. |
| Equivocation (noun) | Using unclear or ambiguous language to hide the truth or avoid commitment. |
| Diatribe (noun) | A forceful and bitter verbal attack or criticism. |
| Discretion (noun) | Careful judgment about what to do or say, especially to avoid causing problems or revealing secrets. |
| Sanguine (adjective) | Optimistic or confident, especially in a difficult situation. |
| Orthodoxy (noun) | Traditional or widely accepted beliefs or practices. |
| Status quo (noun) | The existing state of things; the current situation. |
| Temperate (adjective) | Calm, moderate, and not extreme in behavior or opinions. |
| Colloquial (adjective) | Informal language used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing. |
| Ornate (adjective) | Highly decorated or using many elaborate details (often used to describe complex prose). |
| Acerbic (adjective) | Sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or speech. |
| Polemic (noun) | A strong written or spoken attack on a particular idea or belief. |
| Diminution (noun) | A reduction or decrease in size, importance, or intensity. |
| Incongruity (noun) | Something that is out of place or does not match its surroundings. |
| Invective (noun) | Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language. |
| Acuity (noun) | Sharpness or keenness of perception, thought, or vision. |
| Apocryphal (adjective) | Of doubtful authenticity; although widely circulated as being true, it is likely not. |
| Assiduous (adjective) | Showing great care, attention, and persistence in work. |
| Transient (adjective) | Lasting for only a short time; temporary. |
| Veritable (adjective) | Real or genuine; often used to emphasize a comparison (e.g., "a veritable gold mine"). |
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