Rhetoric & Debate — B2 English Vocabulary
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This B2 vocabulary list gathers 50 upper-intermediate English words about rhetoric & debate — persuasion, argument and eloquence. Every word comes with its British-English pronunciation and a natural example sentence, so you learn each one in real context. When you are ready, open the flashcards to practise and remember them for good.
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eloquent/ˈel.ə.kwənt/
“She is an eloquent speaker.”
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persuasive/pəˈsweɪ.sɪv/
“He made a persuasive case.”
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articulate/ɑːˈtɪk.jə.lət/
“She is articulate and clear.”
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compelling/kəmˈpel.ɪŋ/
“It was a compelling argument.”
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convincing/kənˈvɪn.sɪŋ/
“Her reasons were convincing.”
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rhetoric/ˈret.ə.rɪk/
“The speech was full of rhetoric.”
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emphasis/ˈem.fə.sɪs/
“He placed emphasis on teamwork.”
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counterargument/ˈkaʊn.tər.ɑː.ɡjə.mənt/
“She had a strong counterargument.”
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rebuttal/rɪˈbʌt.əl/
“His rebuttal silenced the critics.”
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concede/kənˈsiːd/
“He had to concede the point.”
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assert/əˈsɜːt/
“She will assert her right to speak.”
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contend/kənˈtend/
“Critics contend that the plan will fail.”
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proponent/prəˈpəʊ.nənt/
“He is a proponent of free trade.”
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opponent/əˈpəʊ.nənt/
“Her opponent had no reply.”
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dispute/dɪˈspjuːt/
“Few would dispute her talent.”
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refutation/ˌref.juˈteɪ.ʃən/
“His refutation was thorough.”
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fallacy/ˈfæl.ə.si/
“That is a common fallacy.”
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objectivity/ˌɒb.dʒekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
“A judge needs objectivity.”
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consensus/kənˈsen.səs/
“The group reached a consensus.”
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concession/kənˈseʃ.ən/
“Each side made a concession.”
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coherence/kəʊˈhɪə.rəns/
“The essay lacks coherence.”
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sway/sweɪ/
“Her speech can sway the crowd.”
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reasoning/ˈriː.zən.ɪŋ/
“His reasoning was flawed.”
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rationale/ˌræʃ.əˈnɑːl/
“Explain the rationale for your plan.”
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underline/ˌʌn.dəˈlaɪn/
“These facts underline the risks.”
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exaggerate/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/
“Do not exaggerate the danger.”
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understate/ˌʌn.dəˈsteɪt/
“He tends to understate his success.”
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elaborate/ɪˈlæb.ə.reɪt/
“Could you elaborate on that idea?”
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reiterate/riˈɪt.ə.reɪt/
“Let me reiterate the main point.”
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oratory/ˈɒr.ə.tər.i/
“His oratory inspired the nation.”
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proposition/ˌprɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
“It is an interesting proposition.”
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rhetorical/rɪˈtɒr.ɪ.kəl/
“It was a rhetorical question.”
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credibility/ˌkred.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
“The scandal hurt his credibility.”
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debater/dɪˈbeɪ.tə/
“She is a skilled debater.”
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highlight/ˈhaɪ.laɪt/
“These figures highlight the problem.”
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assertive/əˈsɜː.tɪv/
“Be assertive but polite.”
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forceful/ˈfɔːs.fəl/
“He gave a forceful reply.”
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manipulate/məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/
“Advertisers try to manipulate us.”
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justification/ˌdʒʌs.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
“There is no justification for it.”
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standpoint/ˈstænd.pɔɪnt/
“From my standpoint, it is unfair.”
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endorse/ɪnˈdɔːs/
“Many experts endorse the idea.”
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oppose/əˈpəʊz/
“Locals oppose the new road.”
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deliberate/dɪˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/
“The jury will deliberate tonight.”
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contention/kənˈten.ʃən/
“His main contention is sound.”
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plausible/ˈplɔː.zɪ.bəl/
“It is a plausible excuse.”
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discredit/dɪsˈkred.ɪt/
“They tried to discredit the witness.”
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moderate/ˈmɒd.ə.reɪt/
“She will moderate the debate.”
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stance/stɑːns/
“What is your stance on this?”
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irrefutable/ˌɪr.ɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/
“The proof was irrefutable.”
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subtle/ˈsʌt.əl/
“He made a subtle distinction.”