AP LANG VOCAB QUIZ #2

Assertion

a declaration or statement

Cogent

convincing; reasonable

Coherent

logically connected

Cohesive

condition of sticking together

Didactic

intended to instruct

Discourse

verbal expression or exchange; conversation

Eloquence

the ability to speak vividly or persuasively

Fluid

easily flowing

Implication

the act of suggesting or hinting

Lucid

easily understood; clear

Rhetoric

the art of using language effectively and persuasively

Arbiter

a judge who decides a disputed issue

Biased

prejudiced

Exculpate

to free from guilt or blame

Impartial

not in favor of one side or the other; unbiased

Incontrovertible

not able to be denied or disputed

Integrity

trustworthiness; completeness

Objectivity

treating facts without influence from personal feelings or prejudices

Plausible

seemingly valid or acceptable; credible

Substantiated

supported with proof or evidence; verified

Vindicated

freed from blame