Question

Match each word with its definition.

1.
deliberate
2.
validity
3.
interpretation
4.
negate
5.
dispute
6.
refute
7.
fallacy
8.
rebuttal
9.
affirm
10.
credibility
a.
using information that is incorrect
b.
state something strongly as a fact
c.
prove that something is wrong
d.
a disagreement or argument
e.
think about the pros and cons carefully
f.
being logical, accurate, and factual
g.
an opposing argument
h.
the act of explaining the meaning of something
i.
show that a statement is ineffective or false
j.
the reputation of being trusted or believed in
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Answer 1

Words:

1. Deliberate
2. Validity
3. Interpretation
4. negate
5. Dispute
6. Refute
7. Fallacy
8. Rebuttal
9. Affirm
10. Credibility

I will give a brief explanation of each word, which will then help us reach the final answer.

• Deliberate. Completes an action with purpose, well thought out.
• Validity. Root word being valid, which means to be proven to be correct. Validity means to question the integrity of the "correctness".
• Interpretation. An individuals' thought processes, ideas, and opinions of a subject.
• Negate. To hinder or cease.
• Dispute. Argue against with the intent to cancel.
• Refute. To Invalidate.
• Fallacy. A misconception founded without evidence.
• Rebuttal. A counterargument.
• Affirm. Certified as or guaranteed to be true.
• Credibility. Proof that information is true.

With my definitions in mind, the matching words and definitions are:

1. Deliberate - h. The act of explaining the meaning of something.
2. Validity - e. Think about the pros and cons carefully.
3. Interpretation - f. Being logical, accurate, and factual.
4. Negate - i. Show that a statement is ineffective or false.
5. Dispute - d. A disagreement or argument.
6. Refute - c. Prove that something is wrong.
7. Fallacy - a. Using information that is incorrect.
8. Rebuttal - g. An opposing argument.
9. Affirm - b. State something strongly as a fact.
10. Credibility - j. The reputation of being trusted or believed in.