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ambiguous (adj.)
having more than one possible meaning: The author chose an ambiguous phrase that readers interpreted differently.
nuanced (adj.)
showing subtle differences in meaning or tone: Her essay offered a nuanced view of the problem.

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implicit (adj.)
suggested or understood but not directly stated: There was an implicit warning in his silence.
coherent (adj.)
clear, logical, and well organized: The argument was coherent from beginning to end.
plausible (adj.)
seeming reasonable or believable: Her explanation sounded plausible.

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rhetoric (n.)
the art of using language effectively and persuasively, especially in speech or writing: The speaker’s rhetoric appealed strongly to the audience.
ambiguity (n.)
the quality of being unclear or open to interpretation: The poem’s ambiguity led to multiple readings.
nuance (n.)
a slight difference in meaning, expression, or feeling: The actor conveyed every nuance of the character.

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concede (v.)
to admit a point while continuing an argument: She conceded a weakness but defended her main claim.
substantiate (v.)
to support a claim with evidence or reasoning: The writer substantiated the argument with facts.
hunker (v.)
to stay in a place and focus on a task for a period of time: They hunkered down to finish the project.

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snicker (n.)
(negative connotation) a superior, partially suppressed laugh: A quiet snicker came from the back row.
confide (v.)
to share private or secret information: He confided his worries to a friend.
tirade (n.)
a long, angry speech or outburst of criticism: The manager launched into a tirade.

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debate (n.)
a formal discussion in which opposing ideas are presented: The class held a debate on the issue.
deduce (v.)
to figure something out by using logic and evidence: From the clues, we can deduce the answer.
license (n.)
freedom or permission to act without restraint: His position of power gave him license to speak openly without fear of punishment.

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sufficient (adj.)
enough to meet a need or purpose: There was sufficient time to complete the task.
trend (n.)
a general direction in which something is developing or changing: The data shows a clear trend.
gerund (n.)
a verb form ending in -ing that is used as a noun: Running every morning improves health / acts like a noun

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subject (n.)
the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about: The dog barked loudly / answers who or what the sentence is about
direct object (n.)
a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb: She kicked the ball / answers what or whom after the verb
indirect object (n.)
a noun or pronoun that tells to whom or for whom an action is done: He gave me a gift / answers to whom or for whom

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object of a preposition (n.)
a noun or pronoun that follows a preposition: The book is on the table
predicate noun (n.)
a noun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject: She is a teacher
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