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8/31 Lang Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ambivalent | Having mixed or conflicted feelings |
| Assert | To state something confidently |
| Concede | To admit that an opposing point has some truth |
| Corroborate | To provide evidence that supports something |
| Disparage | To speak about someone or something in a belittling or negative way |
| Elicit | To cause a response |
| Empirical | Based on observation, experience, or evidence rather than theory |
| Implicit | Suggested rather than directly said |
| Nuance | A subtle difference in meaning, feeling, or expression |
| Pragmatic | Practical and focused on what will actually work |
| Qualify | Limits or modifies a claim so it is more precise |
| Sustainable | To support a claim with evidence |
| Tentative | Uncertain, cautious or not fully decided |
| Undermine | To weaken an argument, idea, position, or authority |