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inference
Definition
conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
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construe
Definition
to interpret in a particular way
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rhetoric
Definition
the art of effective or persuasive speech or writing
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empirical
Definition
based on experience
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oxymoron
Definition
figure of speech in which two seemingly contradictory words appear in conjunction
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insight
Definition
the capacity to gain a deep intuitive understanding of someone or something
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indefatigable
Definition
relentless, unable to be defeated
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connotation
Definition
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
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semantics
Definition
the study of the meaning of words
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skepticism
Definition
doubt about the truth of something
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logic
Definition
common sense or reasoning
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tolerate
Definition
allow the existence of something of which one does not approve
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