Unit 1 List 1

Concede (v)

To admit as true or valid, often reluctantly

Justify (v)

to show or prove to be right or reasonable

Corroborate (v)

to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding

Analyze (v)

to examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation

Coherent (adj)

logical or consistent

Ambiguous (adj)

open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning

Assertion (n)

a confident and forceful statement of fact of belief

Implication (n)

a conclusion that can be drawn from something, though it is not explicitly stated

Premise (n)

a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred

Stance (n)

the attitude of a writer or speaker toward a topic

Enhance (v)

to improve the quality, value, or extent of something

Scrutinize (v)

to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

Succinct (adj)

briefly and clearly expressed

Prudent (adj)

acting with or showing care and though for the future

Lucid (adj)

expressed clearly; easy to understand