A complete lesson on Discourse markers and hedging language — vocabulary, grammar, and practice exercises all in one. After this lesson, you'll be able to talk about Discourse markers and hedging language with confidence. Master 20 essential words and phrases about Discourse markers and hedging language. After this lesson, you'll confidently use them in real conversations.
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3 levels: flashcards, quiz, and writing
elaborate
detailed
presumably
probably
qualify
meet requirements
refute
promoting health or well-being
nuanced
Having fine distinctions or complexity
circumvent
Avoid or get around something
mitigate
Make something less severe
concession
Something given up to reach agreement
tentative
Uncertain or provisional
hedge
Avoid making a commitment
mitigation
Reducing severity or harm
assertion
Strong statement or claim
cohesion
Sticking together
understate
Downplay or minimize
ambiguous
Unclear or having multiple meanings
substantiate
Provide evidence for
plausible
Reasonable or believable
conjecture
Educated guess
emphatic
Strong and forceful
provisional
Temporary or conditional