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Unit 5 Vocabulary
Persuasion
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6th Grade
03/06/2006

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argument (n)
Definition
a discussion in which disagreement is expressed; a debate.
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attitude (n)
Definition
a state of mind or a feeling
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biased (adj)
Definition
to influence in a particular, usually unfair way; prejudice.
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convincing (adj)
Definition
to bring by the use of argument or evidence to firm belief.
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dissuade (v)
Definition
to deter (a person) from a course of action or a purpose.
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endorsement (n)
Definition
to support or agree
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evidence (n)
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to indicate clearly through the use of proof
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factual (adj)
Definition
having actual existence; real
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impressive (adj)
Definition
producing a strong effect
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influence (n)
Definition
the power to sway or affect
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insight (n)
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the ability to understand the true nature of a situation.
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judgment (n)
Definition
to form an opinion after consideration or deliberation.
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misleading (adj)
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to lead in the wrong direction
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opinion (n)
Definition
a belief or conclusion held with confidence but without positive knowledge or proof.
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preference (n)
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The selecting of someone or something over another or others.
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reaction (n)
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a response to an action or behavior
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response (n)
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a reply or an answer
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statistic (n)
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information reported through numerals
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supportive (adj)
Definition
providing assistance or aid
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technique (n)
Definition
the way a task is accomplished
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