Vocabulary: Debate mastery: parliamentary and competitive formats

English · C2 · Lesson 66 · 20 words

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articulate

verb

speak clearly

compelling

adjective

convincing

concede

verb

admit defeat

rhetoric

noun

persuasive speech

refute

promoting health or well-being

interpolate

verb

Insert between

scrutinize

verb

Examine closely

substantiate

verb

Provide evidence for

corroborate

verb

support with evidence

precedent

noun

standard for judgment

proposition

noun

repeat or cycle through versions

eloquent

adjective

articulate

cogent

adjective

compelling or convincing

fallacy

noun

quick eye movement between fixations

contention

noun

A claim or assertion

cross-examine

verb

theatrical

refutation

noun

soundbite

tenuous

adjective

short memorable phrase

adjudicate

verb

archaism

rebuttal

noun

counter-argument or response