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Assertion
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(n) a declaration or statement
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We could not believe John's assertion that he had never seen Star Wars.
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clarity
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(n) clearness in thought or expression
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Carol spoke with such clarity that her two-year-old son understood exactly what she wanted him to do.
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cogent
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(adj) convincing; resonable
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Christina's argument was so cogent that even her opponents had to agree with her.
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coherent
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(adj) logically connected
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The old prospector's story was not coherent; he rambled on about different things that had nothing to do with each other.
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cohesive
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(adj) condition of sticking together
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Erik's essay was cohesive because each point flowed nicely into the next point.
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didactic
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(adj) intended to instruct
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The tapes were entertaining and didactic because they both amused and instructed children.
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discourse
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(n) verbal expression or exchange; conversation
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Their discourse varied widely; they discussed everything from Chaucer to ice fishing.
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eloquence
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(n) the ability to speak vividly or persuasively
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Cicero's eloquence is legendary; his speeches were wll-crafted and convincing.
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emphasize
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(n) to give special attention to something; to stress
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During English class, our instructor emphasized the importance of learning vocabulary.
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fluid
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(adj) easily flowing
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The two old friends' conversation was fluid; each of them was able to respond quickly and easily to what the other had to say.
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