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Argument Essays
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close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact

approximate

100

uncomplicated and easy to understand

straightforward

100

find or regain possession of (something stolen or lost)

recover

100

the number of deaths in a certain period of time or in a certain place

mortality

100

a short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc.,

thesis

200

make up for (something unwelcome or unpleasant) by exerting an opposite force or effect

compensate

200

(especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough

radical

200

a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body

layer

200

a substance that is given to people to protect them against a particular disease

vaccine

200

a sentence which expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs

topic sentence

300

a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority

hierarchy

300

cut off the electrical or other connection to (something, especially a part of a supply network)

isolate

300

based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic

empirical

300

to protect someone against a disease by giving a vaccine

immunize

300

This is where we expect to find your pro/con argument statements in the essay.

topic sentences

400

the way something turns out; consequence

outcome

400

clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful

definite

400

tell someone something positively or confidently to dispel any doubts they may have

assure

400

the state of being unaffected by a disease

immunity

400

Aside from providing a counter argument, one must include a...

rebuttal

500

to settle or find a solution

resolve

500
a particular part or feature of something

aspect

500

the average number of years a person can expect to live

life expectancy

500

to destroy something (usually a disease) completely

eradicate

500
What is the purpose of an argument essay?

to convince the reader of our stance on a topic