Debate Vocabulary

2. not open to more than one interpretation
4. the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument
5. give a brief statement of the main points of (something).
8. a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
9. a proposition that follows from (and is often appended to) one already proved.
10. giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.

1. the action of making a statement or situation less confusing and more comprehensible.
3. tell someone something positively or confidently to dispel any doubts they may have.
4. refuse to agree to (a request).
6. a formal proposal put to a legislature or committee.
7. critical observation or examination.