Vocabulary: Argumentation and debate techniques

English · C1 · Lesson 32 · 20 words

A complete lesson on Argumentation and debate techniques — vocabulary, grammar, and practice exercises all in one. After this lesson, you'll be able to talk about Argumentation and debate techniques with confidence. Expand your word power with 20 Argumentation and debate techniques terms. Each word comes with pronunciation, examples, and interactive practice.

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advocate

noun

support

compelling

adjective

convincing

concede

verb

admit defeat

discourse

noun

conversation

premise

noun

basic assumption

rhetoric

noun

persuasive speech

refute

promoting health or well-being

synthesize

verb

Combine different elements into a unified whole

substantiate

verb

Provide evidence for

stipulate

verb

Require as a condition

rationale

noun

able to be acted upon

contentious

adjective

argumentative

counterargument

noun

opposing argument

fallacious

adjective

logically flawed

cogent

adjective

compelling or convincing

rebut

verb

argue against

polarize

verb

divide into opposing groups

synopsis

noun

brief summary

invalidate

verb

prove wrong

dogmatic

adjective

rigid in beliefs