Political Discourse

noun a person who is not in the military or the clergy

adjective courteous and polite

• The civil rights movement aimed to secure equal rights for all citizens.
• Let's try to have a civil discussion about this topic.
• Why can't we just be civil and get along?
• In the battle of ideas, it's important to maintain a civil tone.

noun Civility - the formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.

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• Civility is an important aspect of diplomatic relations between countries.
• We should all strive to maintain civility in our interactions with others.
• Showing some civility can go a long way in resolving conflicts peacefully.
• In the battlefield of ideas, civility is the armor that protects us from unnecessary aggression.

noun the action of condemning someone to a punishment; sentencing

• The United Nations issued a formal condemnation of the human rights violations in the country.
• The public outcry was a clear condemnation of the company's unethical practices.
• I can't believe she got so much condemnation for a simple mistake.
• His silence in the face of injustice was a silent condemnation of the corrupt system.

noun the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

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• The defendant showed nothing but contempt for the court during the trial.
• She looked at him with pure contempt after he made that rude comment.
• I can't stand that guy, he always acts with so much contempt towards everyone.
• The artist's use of dark colors and harsh lines in the painting conveyed a sense of contempt towards society.

noun a conversation or debate about a certain topic

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• The panelists engaged in a thoughtful discussion on the implications of the new policy.
• We had a good discussion about our upcoming vacation plans.
• Let's have a quick discussion about where to eat for lunch.
• The artist's use of color sparked a lively discussion among art critics.

verb to use ambiguous or unclear language in order to deceive or avoid committing to a position

• The witness tried to equivocate when asked about his whereabouts on the night of the crime.
• Don't equivocate, just tell me the truth.
• Stop equivocating and give me a straight answer.
• Her smile seemed to equivocate her true feelings about the situation.

noun anti-aircraft fire or criticism

• The politician received a lot of flak for his controversial decision.
• I caught a lot of flak from my friends for being late to the party.
• I can't believe I'm getting so much flak for wearing these old sneakers.
• She's always taking flak from her boss, but she handles it well.

noun intense and often uncontrollable anger or rage

• The king's fury was evident as he addressed the court.
• She was filled with fury when she found out what had happened.
• I could see the fury in his eyes when he realized he had been tricked.
• The storm raged with the fury of a thousand angry gods.

noun inability to achieve or maintain an erection

• The doctor diagnosed him with impotence, a condition that can be caused by various health issues.
• He was feeling frustrated and embarrassed about his impotence.
• He was having trouble in the bedroom due to his impotence.
• The impotence of the government's response to the crisis was evident to all.

adjective feeling or characterized by great anger

• The customer became irate when her order was delayed for a second time.
• My mom was irate when she found out I forgot to do my chores.
• I was so irate when my phone died in the middle of an important call.
• The storm clouds grew dark and irate, ready to unleash their fury.

noun a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness

• The patient presented with a general malaise, indicating a possible underlying health issue.
• I've been feeling a bit of malaise lately, just not my usual self.
• I can't shake off this malaise, it's really getting to me.
• There was a sense of malaise in the air, as if something bad was about to happen.

noun a company or group having exclusive control

• The company was accused of engaging in anti-competitive practices to maintain its monopoly in the market.
• I heard that company has a monopoly on that product, they're the only ones selling it.
• That company totally monopolizes the industry, it's unfair to the smaller businesses.
• His ego had a monopoly on the conversation, not letting anyone else get a word in.

verb to cause to feel upset, annoyed, or displeased, typically as a result of a perceived insult or disregard

• It is important to be mindful of your words so as not to offend others.
• I hope I didn't offend you with my comment earlier.
• I didn't mean to step on your toes and offend you.
• His bold statement seemed to offend the very essence of their beliefs.

adjective having a limited or narrow outlook or scope

• The parochial school only admitted students who lived within the designated parish boundaries.
• She always found the parochial attitudes of her small town to be suffocating.
• I can't stand how parochial some people can be about trying new foods.
• His parochial mindset limited his ability to see the bigger picture.

noun a bitter verbal attack or denunciation

adjective relating to a speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something

• The senator delivered a powerful philippic against his political opponent during the debate.
• She went on a long philippic about the state of the economy at the family dinner.
• The comedian's stand-up routine was full of hilarious philippics about everyday life.
• The artist's painting was a philippic against war and violence, portrayed through vibrant colors and bold strokes.

verb to withdraw or disavow a statement or belief, typically under pressure or force

• The witness decided to recant his previous statement during the trial.
• She told me she would recant what she said if it got her in trouble.
• I ain't gonna recant nothin', I stand by what I said.
• Sometimes it's hard to recant our past mistakes and move forward.

noun a formal statement that someone no longer holds a particular belief or opinion

• The defendant's recantation of his previous statement caused a stir in the courtroom.
• Her recantation of her promise to help us was disappointing.
• I don't buy his recantation of being innocent, he's definitely lying.
• The recantation of her beliefs marked a turning point in her life.

noun the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques

adjective relating to or concerned with the art of rhetoric

• The politician's use of rhetoric in his speech was quite persuasive.
• I'm tired of all the empty rhetoric coming from the company's management.
• Don't believe all the hype and rhetoric, just focus on the facts.
• Her rhetoric was like a double-edged sword, cutting through the audience's doubts.

noun the quality or state of being serious

adjective serious

• The seriousness of the situation requires immediate action.
• We need to address the seriousness of this issue before it escalates.
• Dude, the seriousness of the consequences is no joke.
• The storm clouds gathered, signaling the seriousness of the impending storm.

verb taking a side or position in a debate or conflict

• The two-sided agreement was carefully reviewed by legal experts.
• I like that double-sided poster you have hanging in your room.
• I heard she's two-sided when it comes to making decisions.
• His two-sided personality makes it hard to know what he truly thinks.

noun a subtle, tricky, superficially plausible, but generally fallacious method of reasoning

• The politician's argument was filled with sophistry, attempting to deceive the public with flawed reasoning.
• Don't fall for his sophistry, he's just trying to trick you with fancy words.
• That guy's sophistry is so obvious, he thinks he can fool everyone but he's just full of it.
• Her words were like a web of sophistry, weaving a complex and deceptive narrative.

adjective describing a situation or person that has not been disputed or questioned

• The scientific theory remained unchallenged for decades.
• No one dared to challenge his authority on the matter.
• Her skills in the game were totally unchallenged.
• His position as the leader of the team went unchallenged throughout the season.

adjective Unsavory is an adjective that describes something unpleasant or morally offensive.

• The investigation uncovered some unsavory business practices within the company.
• I heard some unsavory rumors about him from a friend.
• I don't want to hang out with that unsavory character.
• The movie painted an unsavory picture of the future.

adjective showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

• The lawyer made a vehement argument in court to prove his client's innocence.
• She was vehemently opposed to the idea of moving to a new city.
• The fans were vehement about their favorite team winning the championship.
• His love for her burned with a vehement intensity that could not be ignored.

noun the action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion; justification or defense of a cause or claim

• The evidence presented in court led to her vindication of the false accusations.
• She finally got her vindication when the truth came out.
• She totally got that vindication she was looking for.
• His success in the competition was a sweet vindication of all his hard work.

adjective describing something that is not characteristic or appropriate for a president

• The behavior exhibited by the president was deemed unpresidential by many political analysts.
• His actions were so unpresidential, it was like watching a reality TV show.
• That tweet was totally unpresidential, he needs to act more professional.
• Her lack of decorum in that situation was truly unpresidential.

noun PMQs

• The Prime Minister faced tough questions during PMQs in the House of Commons.
• Did you catch the PMQs today? The Prime Minister was grilled by the opposition.
• PMQs was lit today! The Prime Minister totally owned the debate.
• PMQs is like a political battleground where leaders clash over policies and decisions.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to indicate whether a noun is specific or unspecific

• The court of public opinion can have a significant impact on a company's reputation.
• In the court of public opinion, it seems like everyone has already made up their minds.
• You don't want to be on the wrong side of the court of public opinion.
• She felt like she was on trial in the court of public opinion, with everyone judging her every move.

noun a written text for a play, movie, or broadcast

verb to imitate or copy someone else's actions or behavior

adjective describing the script as being identical or similar

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• In order to maintain consistency, it is important for all team members to follow the same script during presentations.
• Let's make sure we all follow the same script when talking to the client.
• We gotta stick to the same script when we're pitching our idea.
• Life doesn't always follow the same script, sometimes you have to improvise.

noun a combination of 'diplomatic' and 'speak' used to describe language or communication that is typical of diplomats or diplomacy

• The diplomat's use of diplo-speak during the negotiation helped to maintain a professional tone.
• I couldn't understand all the diplo-speak in that meeting, it was like a foreign language.
• Stop with the diplo-speak, just tell me what you mean in plain language.
• Her ability to navigate through diplo-speak was like deciphering a complex code.

verb to solemnly renounce or reject a belief, cause, or claim

• The defendant was abjuring all accusations against him in the court.
• She was abjuring any involvement in the prank that took place last night.
• I heard he's abjuring responsibility for what happened at the party.
• By abjuring his past mistakes, he was able to start fresh and move forward.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun

• It is important to discern the actual truth from mere speculation in a court of law.
• I finally got to the bottom of the actual truth behind the rumor.
• Let me spill the tea and tell you the actual truth about what really happened.
• Sometimes the actual truth can be like finding a needle in a haystack, buried beneath layers of deception.