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Week 13 Vocab
Vocabulary Words for AP English Lang. and Comp.
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English
12th Grade
11/17/2012

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Claim [n/v]
Definition
1. An assertion that requires support [n]
2. Take hold of [v]
3. To demand as a right [v]
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Proof/support/evidence/grounds [n]
Definition
1. In writing: specific facts, information, quotes, and examples used to support a claim
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Substantiate/substantiate [v]
Definition
1. Verify
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Assertion [n]
Definition
1. Claim or declaration, often without support (statement)
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Position [n/v]
Definition
1. A place or point (location)
2. High standing
3. In an argument, an opinion on an issue (belief)
4. To put into place [v]
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Authority [n]
Definition
1. A person with power to make a decision
2. Power
3. In an argument, a source (individual or group) considered expert because his or her opinion is credible or carries weight via education or experience
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Logic [n]
Definition
1. A mode of reasoning through which we determine if an assertion is valid or invalid, using reasons and evidence
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Reason [n/v]
Definition
1. An explanation or justification (cause, grounds)
2. To logically argue a point [v]
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Evidence [n/v]
Definition
1. Proof (substantiation) [n]
2. To make clear [v]
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Case structure [n]
Definition
1. The logical outline of an argument that includes a claim with support and evidence
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Refutation [n]
Definition
1. The process of proving wrong via argument
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Rebuttal [n]
Definition
1. Refutation
2. Denial
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Hypothetical [adj]
Definition
1. To be an unconfirmed, probable theoretical assumption
2. To be possible and imagined
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Consequence [n]
Definition
1. A cause's result
2. Importance
3. An inference or conclusion derived through logic and reasoning
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Dialectic [adj/n]
Definition
1. Pertaining to argument [adj]
2. Of a logical discussion to reason and find the answer [adj]
3. Reasoning by juxtaposing contradictory ideas and finding areas of agreement—or synthesizing the areas [n]
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Arbiter [n]
Definition
1. Judge
2. Intermediary (negotiator)
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Objectivity/objective nature [n]
Definition
1. Detached impartiality (neutrality)
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Plausible [adj]
Definition
1. believable (reasonable)
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Biased [adj]
Definition
1. Prejudiced (partial)
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Arbitrary [adj]
Definition
1. Random (chance)
2. Subjective, on your own discretion
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Unparalleled [adj]
Definition
1. Unequaled
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Equivocate [v]
Definition
1. Avoid coming right out with the answer; beat around the bush (evade)
2. Vacillate (waver)
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Consensus [n]
Definition
1. Majority opinion
2. Agreement together (harmony)
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Enumerate [v]
Definition
1. to name or count one by one
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Contravene [v]
Definition
1. Go against the rules, breach or break trust (infringement)
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