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Conjecture

An inference or conclusion formed by guess work without sufficient evidence

Deductive reasoning

A form of logical reasoning wherein a general principle is applied to a specific case

Inductive reasoning

Making a generalization based on specific evidence at hand

Rebuttal

the means of answering a counter-argument

Refutation

a form of rebuttal that completely rejects a claim or counter-arguement

Compromise

a form of rebuttal that seeks to find common or middle ground between the claim and the counter-argument

Concession

a form of rebuttal that agrees with the opposing viewpoint on a certain, smaller point, but not the larger argument

Reiteration

To state again for emphasis

Recapitulation

To summarize or restate main points

Cogent

Particularly relevant, related, and clear or convincing

Digression

The act of departing from the main point

Metonymy

A figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another object that is closely associated with it

Synecdoche

Referring to one part of something as a way to refer to the whole

Sanctimonious

Hypocritically pious or devout

Aphorism

A short statement, often of unknown authorship, that expresses an idea widely accepted as true or moral

Exemplification

Providing examples in service of a point

Anomaly

Something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified

Overt

Obvious, undisguised, noticeable

Articulate

To express an idea or feeling fluently and coherently

Counter-intuitive

Contrary to what one might assume or expect