AP Language & Composition SYN & ANT - Vocabulary List 2

Assert (v.)

Synonyms: declare, maintain

Antonyms: deny, retract

Claim (n)

Synonyms: position, argument

Cogent (adj.)

Synonyms: compelling, persuasive

Antonyms: weak, unconvincing

Commentary (n.)

Synonyms: analysis, interpretation

Concede (v.)

Synonyms: acknowledge, admit

Antonyms: deny, dispute

Counterargument (n.)

Synonyms: opposing argument, objection

Antonyms: supporting argument

Credible (adj.)

Synonyms: reliable, trustworthy

Antonyms: unreliable, dubious

Defensible (adj.)

Synonyms: supportable, justifiable

Antonyms: indefensible

Evidence (n.)

Synonyms: support, proof

Line of Reasoning (n. phrase)

Synonyms: reasoning, logical progression

Plausible (adj.)

Synonyms: reasonable, conceivable

Antonyms: plausible

Quality (v.)

Synonyms: modify, limit

Antonyms: generalize, overstate

Rebuttal (n.)

Synonyms: response, challenge

Antonyms: concession

Refute (v.)

Synonyms: disprove, invalidate

Antonyms: confirm, substantiate

Tenuous (adj.)

Synonyms: weak, questionable

Antonyms: cogent, strong