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Word/Part of Definition/Explanation Word Family Sentence(s) Clarifications/Notes

Speech Synonyms
Antonyms

Ambiguous Opens to multiple meanings The ambiguous features of the

adj. or interpretations; unclear or beetle prevented its exact species
not definite. from being looked up.

Conference A formal meeting In primary school, parent-teacher

n. conferences are very important so
parents can check the growth and
progress of their children.

contentious Likely to cause a heated S: There was no way to sway his Usually negative
adj. argument. controversial contentious demeanor; he was
, argumental, stubborn and always thought he
debatable. was right.

A: agreeable

Discourse written or spoken S: The discourse used when Can be used for the
n. communication or debate. Discussion, speaking with my parents has to type of language
conversation be respectful and polite. being used
, debate

A:

Disparity A dramatic difference S: Because he enjoyed advanced

n. between the two things inconsistenc soccer players more, there was an
y extreme disparity in how the
coach treated his varsity and JV
A: similarity players.
Inconsequenti Not important or significant
al
pervasive Existing in or spreading
through every part of
something
fallacy A mistaken beliefs,
especially based on an
unsound argument.
Nuance A subtle variation of
meaning, expression, or
sound.
premise base an argument, theory, or
undertaking on.
S: Martin thought his older brother
insignificant, and his new girlfriends’
unimportant conversation was inconsequential
as it did not certain anything of
A: important importance-not that he was
significant. eavesdropping on.
S: Prevalent For some, horror movies are
Common pervasive because of the paranoia
they can create for the
A: Rare, subconscious mind.
uncommon
S: There was a fallacy in the Usually used within
misconcepti pharmaceutical company’s testing the space of
on, a false of the new drug, so the FDA did argumentation/debat
notion. not clear it for production to sell. e
I.e logical fallacy
A: the truth
S: shade, If you are careful and pick up
gradation, subtle nuances, you can
variation transition from playing the violin
to the mandolin in no time.
A:f
The pineapple on pizza debate
was