Ideas Evidence and Influence
Open a theme, then select a word or phrase for its meaning, example and pronunciation.
1. Evidence and reasoning (20 entries)
- lend credence to
- synthesis
- premise
- verification
- corroboration
- assertion
- consistency
- validity
- reliability
- scrutiny
- an umbrella term
- rationale
- discrepancy
- anomaly
- draw together strands
- draw an inference
- read too much into
- fine distinction
- formulate a thesis
- internal coherence
2. Certainty and qualification (20 entries)
- tentative
- contingent
- plausible
- conceivable
- provisional
- empirical
- conditional
- leave open the possibility
- marginal
- qualified
- inherent
- conclusive
- arguably
- robust
- negligible
- qualify the implication
- categorical
- I rather suspect
- some hope
- fat chance
3. Influence and persuasion (20 entries)
- sway
- rebut
- legitimise
- substantiate
- portray
- assert
- refute
- mobilise
- undermine
- incentivise
- exert indirect influence
- guarded approval
- affiliate link
- attribute
- loaded question
- inflated language
- food for thought
- spice things up
- arresting
- overpowering
4. Causes and consequences (20 entries)
- mechanism
- causation
- correlation
- catalyst
- impetus
- trigger
- determinant
- repercussion
- ramification
- displacement
- consolidation
- diffusion
- interdependence
- give rise to
- deterioration
- amplify an effect
- causal mechanism
- mediated effect
- in the wake of
- trace a pathway
5. Principles and credibility (20 entries)
- credibility
- diligence
- legitimacy
- equity
- rigour
- objectivity
- hypocritical
- discretion
- proportionality
- authenticity
- transparency
- autonomy
- impartiality
- prudence
- stewardship
- discerning
- integrate accounts
- that rings true
- internal critique
- reciprocal relation