Argumentation

to publicly state that something is the case

The politician avowed their commitment to transparency and accountability in government.

to officially resolve a disagreement between people

The two companies, unable to reach an agreement, decided to have a third party arbitrate their dispute.

to be published, released, or made available to the public

The new book by the acclaimed author will come out next month.

to prove something or someone wrong or false through evidence or argumentation

The scientist confuted the flawed hypothesis with rigorous experimentation.

to estimate something using past experiences or known data

We can extrapolate future trends in technology based on the rapid advancements in recent years.

to insert a comment, remark, or question abruptly into a conversation

He interjected a sarcastic remark that broke the tension.

to suppose or consider a viewpoint as correct

Experts in the field of economics often opine that inflation can have far-reaching consequences.

the government of the Roman Catholic Church

to propose or assume something as true or factual, serving as the foundation for further reasoning or argumentation

In the scientific hypothesis, researchers often posit certain conditions to explore their potential effects on the experiment.

support from beneath

to sway physically from side to side

The needle on the compass began to vacillate wildly as they approached the magnetic anomaly.

(of an argument) directed against a person and not their point of view

too confident or proud in expressing oneself, in a way that is annoying to others

She became bumptious after receiving the promotion, constantly bragging about her achievements.

believing things easily even without much evidence that leads to being easy to deceive

It's surprising how even educated people can be so credulous when it comes to superstitions.

referring to the method of argumentation or discourse that involves the exchange of opposing ideas or viewpoints in order to reach a deeper understanding or resolution

The dialectical approach to reasoning involves engaging with opposing arguments to uncover underlying truths.

an organization or someone who helps others to reach an agreement

The mediator acted as an intermediary between the two disputing parties.

not expressing one's definite opinion or intention clearly, especially in an argument

a speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something

His polemic against modern art sparked heated debate.

expressing feelings or opinions, loudly and forcefully

The opposition party voiced vociferous complaints about the new tax policy during the legislative session.

the mixture of gases, primarily oxygen and nitrogen, that surrounds the Earth and is essential for breathing

He could feel the warm air on his face as he stepped outside.

a situation in which a theory or argument cannot be true because two or more parts of it are contradictory

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

a small slow-paced reptile of the lizard family with a long tongue and rotating eyes, which is able to change color based on its surroundings

the way of resolving ethical problems by relying on abstract principles extracted from particular cases

an agreement reached by all members of a group

The team reached a consensus on the new project timeline after extensive discussions.

the ceremonial or symbolic stone that is placed at the corner of a building's foundation, often inscribed with significant information or symbols, representing the starting point or establishment of the structure

The cornerstone of the new library was laid during a grand ceremony attended by the entire community.

a strong statement or a piece of writing that expresses certain feelings and opinions

In his declamation, the politician made a passionate announcement about his plans for improving healthcare in the country.

the state in which one holds two opposing ideas at the same time

the ability to deliver a clear and strong message

The politician's eloquence captivated the audience and earned a standing ovation.

a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself

a short, humorous anecdote, joke, or punchline intended to elicit laughter

The comedian delivered a series of hilarious gags about everyday life, drawing laughter from the crowd.

unwillingness to agree about something or change one's views

His intransigence during the negotiations made it impossible to reach a deal.

an unbranded range animal, especially a calf that has strayed from the herd and is not marked as owned

The rancher rounded up the mavericks before branding season.

to incline or tilt, creating an oblique or diagonal angle in a specified direction

The old tower had weathered many storms, causing it to slant slightly to the side.

a form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion that logically follows from them

The classic syllogism goes: All humans are mortal; Socrates is human; therefore, Socrates is mortal.

used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion

Your critique of my argument's weak points was sharp, touché.

to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation

He inadvertently embroiled himself in a heated debate at the family gathering by expressing a controversial opinion.