Synonyms

Choose the exact word that fits the given definition.

1. To examine something and break it down into its constituent parts; to inspect in detail.
a. Analyze
b. Assertion
c. Assumption

2. A statement, usually backed up by some kind of solid proof or reasoning. Synonyms

include claim and contention.
a. Analyze
b. Assertion
c. Assumption

3. The underlying reasoning of an argument. Premise is a synonym.

a. Analyze
b. Assertion
c. Assumption

4. To refer back to your source or reasoning.

a. Cite
b. Claim
c. Contention

5. An assertion, argument, or statement.

a. Cite
b. Claim
c. Contention

6. An argument or assertion, especially a controversial one.

a. Cite
b. Claim
c. Contention

7. To support or validate an existing opinion, belief, or argument. Other synonyms include

verify and confirm.
a. Corroborate
b. Faulty
c. Imply

8. A synonym for flawed or invalid. An argument has a gap in its logic or the conclusion
doesnt flow logically from its premise.
a. Corroborate
b. Faulty
 c. Imply

9. To suggest based on evidence (but not state explicitly); a strong suggestion that is not
directly stated.
a. Corroborate
b. Faulty
c. Imply

10. To conclude based on given evidence/information.

a. Infer/Inference
b. Maintain
c. Mitigate

11. To argue, assert, or contend, particularly repeatedly or after opposition.

a. Infer/Inference
b. Maintain
c. Mitigate

12. To lessen, diminish, or render less extreme or severe.

a. Infer/Inference
b. Maintain
c. Mitigate

13. Seemingly contradictory or doesnt make sense, or two facts that dont seem to coexist
logically; discrepancy and contradiction.
a. Paradox
b. Posit
c. Premise

14. To present an argument or hypothesis about something that is currently unknown or

uncertain.
a. Paradox
b. Posit
c. Premise

15. A statement upon which an argument or theory is based.

a. Paradox
b. Posit
c. Premise

16. Refers to something (a word, phrase, or piece of information) thats repetitive and thus
meaningless or unnecessary.
a. Redundancy
b. Sufficient
 c. Undermine

17. Enough on its own.

a. Redundancy
b. Sufficient
c. Undermine

18. To weaken or invalidate (usually an argument)

a. Redundancy
b. Sufficient
c. Undermine

19. Often used interchangeably with corroborate.

a. Validate
b. Warranted
c. Dissect

20. Justified, deserved, or necessary.

a. Validate
b. Warranted
c. Dissect

Antonyms

Your answer in the first half will help you answer this other half. Choose the best antonym for
the given word/s.

1. Uncertain
a. Warranted
b. Validate
c. Dissect

2. Contradict; Disagree
a. Warranted
b. Validate
c. Dissect

3. Strengthen; Support
a. Redundancy
b. Sufficient
c. Undermine

4. Lacking; Inadequate; Poor

 a. Redundancy
b. Sufficient
c. Undermine

5. Conciseness
a. Redundancy
b. Sufficient
c. Undermine

6. Fact; Truth
a. Paradox
b. Posit
c. Premise

7. Known; Honest
a. Paradox
b. Posit
c. Premise

8. Accuracy; Certainty
a. Paradox
b. Posit
c. Premise

9. Aggravate; Increase; Strengthen

a. Infer/Inference
b. Maintain
c. Mitigate

10. Discard; Discontinue; Neglect

a. Infer/Inference
b. Maintain
c. Mitigate

11. Truth; Fact

a. Infer/Inference
b. Maintain
c. Mitigate

12. Measurement; Proof

a. Corroborate
b. Faulty
c. Imply
13. Sufficient; Accurate
a. Corroborate
b. Faulty
c. Imply

14. Disclaim; Refute; Oppose

a. Corroborate
b. Faulty
c. Imply

15. Consideration; Agreement

a. Cite
b. Claim
c. Contention

16. Denial
a. Cite
b. Claim
c. Contention

17. Forget; Withhold; Conceal

a. Cite
b. Claim
c. Contention

18. Disbelief; Proof/Fact; Knowledge

a. Analyze
b. Assertion
c. Assumption

19. Negation; Contradiction

a. Analyze
b. Assertion
c. Assumption

20. Unify; Combine; Synthesize

a. Analyze
b. Assertion
c. Assumption