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20 Cards in this Set
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apologist
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a speech in defense of a person
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dissuade
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to advise; to discourage from doing something through persuasion
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dupe
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to take advantage of people by tricking them or fooling them OR
someone tricked and taken advantage of |
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fallacy
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a false belief
OR faulty and illogical reasoning |
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imply
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to hint or suggest indirectly
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indisputable
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beyond doubt or question; certain.
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infer
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to draw a conclusion from evidence
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red herring
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something that draws attention away from the main issue
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refute
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to prove to be false or invalid
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substantiate
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to support with evidence
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accolade
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great praise; an award
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adulation
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adoration; excessive praise or flattery
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anathema
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something or someone that is greatly hated and avoided
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commend
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to give approval or praise
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critique
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a detailed review; an evaluation
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eulogy
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a tribute spoke or written praise often given in honor of a person who has died
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homage
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publicly expressed honor or respect
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laudable
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worthy of praise or honor
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quibble
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to criticize or argue or raise objection over something unimportant
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reproach
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to criticize or express disapproval
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