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14 Cards in this Set
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Postulate |
Assume the existence or truth of sth as a basic for reasoning |
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Provincial |
Unsophisticated or narrow-minded ; particular to the narrow views of an isolated community Synonym: parochial |
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Revelation |
A fact revealed in a surprising way Synonym: epiphany |
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Advocate |
To provide public support for a person, cause or policy |
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Apologist |
One who argues for a particular, often controvercial position |
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Appease |
To yield to demands in order to conciliate |
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Bolster |
To strengthen or support Synonyms: fortify, augment, buttress |
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Buttress |
- a projecting support for a building, usually of stone or brick; any strong support - to provide with support or justification Synonyms: fortify, augment, bolster |
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Cajole |
To persuade through flattery or coaxing Synonyms: wheedle, coax, inveigle |
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Circumlocutory |
Inclined to speak evasively; speaking as if to avoid to subject Synonym: periphrastic |
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Circumscribe |
To define the limits of sth, often an issue or problem |
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Cohesive |
Forming a united whole Synonym: coherent |
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Conjecture |
A guess based on incomplete information Synonym: speculation, postulation |
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Consensus |
- general agreement - the generally held opinion on a matter |
