Lesson 8 (Nov 25th) - Introduction to debating | Quizlet

hollow

empty inside

discern

to see clearly, recognize

persuasively

in a convincing manner

forthrighted

(too) honest or direct in behaviour or speech

ostensibly

apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually

single out

choose one person from a group for special attention (negative way)

take the law into one's hands

to do something illegal and often violent in order to punish someone because you know the law will not punish that person

be under sb's thumb

to be under sb's control

gain the upper hand

to gain control over sth

live and let live

used for saying that you should accept other people's beliefs and way of life, even if they are very different from your own

get through a lot of red tape

to overcome excessive bureaucracy, rules, and procedures that cause delays

throw the book at sb

punish someone very severely

institutionalised

having become part of the normal behaviour of people within an organisation

dutifully

with a sense of duty, obligation, or respect

officious

excessively eager to deliver unasked-for or unwanted help; too official

permissible

allowable, not forbidden