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20 Cards in this Set
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apologist
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person who speaks in defense of a person, an idea, or position.
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dissuade
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discourage from doing something through persuasion
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dupe
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a. take advantage of people by tricking or fooling them
b. tricked and taken advantage of |
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fallacy
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false belief
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imply
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to hint, to 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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draw a conclusion from evidence
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red herring
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something that draws attention away from main issue
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refute
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prove to be false or invalid,
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substantiate
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support with evidence
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accolade
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a. great praise
b. 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, to praise
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critique
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detailed review
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eulogy
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tribute
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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 and honor
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quibble
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a. criticize, argue
b. unimportant complaint |
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reproach
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criticize or express disapproval
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