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Vocabulary practice — p5x

Explain each word without looking it up. In section practice, also use it naturally in your own sentence.

1. assertion

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Explain its meaning in your own words.

2. counterargument

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Use it naturally in a sentence that reveals its meaning.

3. persuasive

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Give a close synonym and explain the meaning.

4. credible

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Explain its meaning and a possible connotation in reading.

5. consequently

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Explain its meaning in your own words.

6. nevertheless

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Use it naturally in a sentence that reveals its meaning.

7. undermine

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Give a close synonym and explain the meaning.

8. qualify

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Explain its meaning and a possible connotation in reading.

9. substantiate

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Explain its meaning in your own words.

10. evaluate

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Use it naturally in a sentence that reveals its meaning.

11. rebuttal

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Give a close synonym and explain the meaning.

12. bias

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Explain its meaning and a possible connotation in reading.

13. prejudice

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Explain its meaning in your own words.

14. impartial

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Use it naturally in a sentence that reveals its meaning.

15. fallacy

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Give a close synonym and explain the meaning.

16. concession

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Explain its meaning and a possible connotation in reading.

17. contention

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Explain its meaning in your own words.

18. validity

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Use it naturally in a sentence that reveals its meaning.

19. emotive

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Give a close synonym and explain the meaning.

20. objective

Nonfiction persuasion and argument

Explain its meaning and a possible connotation in reading.