Vocab #3: Argument, Debate, Praise, and Criticism: Key Terms and Concepts

apologist

A person who speaks in defense of a person, idea, or a position

dissuade

To discourage from doing something through persuasion

dupe

To take advantage of people by tricking or fooling them

dupe (noun)

Someone tricked and taken advantage of

fallacy

A false belief. Faulty or illogical reasoning.

imply

To hint; to suggest indirectly

indisputable

Beyond doubt or question; certain

infer

To draw a conclusion from evidence

red herring

Something that draws attention away from the main issue

refute

To prove to be false or invalid; to deny the accuracy or truth of

substantiate

To support with evidence

accolade

Great praise. An award.

adulation

Adoration; excessive praise or flattery

anathema

Something or someone that is greatly hated and avoided

commend

To give approval or praise

critique

A detailed review; and evaluation

critique (verb)

To review, discuss, or evaluate

eulogy

A tribute; spoken or written praise, often given in honor of a person who has died

homage

Publicly expressed honor or respect

laudable

Worthy of praise or honor

quibble

To criticize, argue, or raise objections over something

quibble (noun)

An unimportant complaint

reproach

To criticize or express disapproval