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Introduce Discussion Showing Opposition ‘Hence/Therefore/Thus’ Words Solutions


1. To allege (declare firmly) To dismiss [an argument] Consequently 1. To strike a balance between
that… 2. To dispute [an issue/point] Accordingly 2. To make concessions
2. To postulate (claim)… [an To remonstrate (protest) against Evidently 3. To facilitate
argument] To condemn [a policy] Ergo 4. To expedite (quicken) matters
3. To elucidate (explain/clarify)… To debunk [a claim] In this way 5. To ameliorate (make better)
To allude (refer) to… To cast aspersions (slander) on In retrospect conditions
5. Giving careful consideration 6. To remedy
to… Connectives Adjectives 7. To conciliate (appease)
6. To qualify… Similarly Chief [cause] 8. To arbitrate (judge)
7. Upon further scrutiny… 2. Conversely Central [issue] 9. To refine policies/procedures
On the contrary Pivotal [role/question] 10. To impose strict guidelines
Introduce Clause/Condition Alternatively Imperative 11. To make concerted efforts
A stipulation (condition) Having said this, Substantial [difficulties] 12. To alleviate (make better)
2. An important consideration In spite of this, Negligible [problems] problems
The crux of the issue With respect to… Understandable [concerns]
A decisive factor Conclusively Criticizing Arguments
On the premise (assumption) that… Admittedly Problems 1. Ethnocentric (view from own
An underlying issue Undoubtedly 1. An alarming prospect culture)
It is not the case that… Inevitably 2. Detrimental ramifications 2. Myopic (don’t consider LR
Significantly 3. A retrograde (moving effects)
Showing Agreement Ideally backwards) step 3. Fallacious (wrong logic)
Agree unequivocally (absolutely) Bearing in mind that… 4. A provocative proposal 4. Prejudgment
2. Agree provisionally In defence, 5. Vested (special) interest 5. Chimerical (too idealistic)
(conditional) Normally 6. A reprehensible (blameworthy) 6. Untypical (unique example)
To sympathise with Remarkably action 7. Procrustean (forced conformity)
[ view/attitude/reaction] Notably 7. An egregious (glaring) mistake 8. Tangential argument
To acknowledge Indeed 8. A moral/political quagmire (irrelevant)
To accede (give approval) to Especially (stuck) 9. Sweeping statement
To subscribe to [an opinion/view] 9. To exacerbate the problem 10. Over generalise
To applaud [a decision/policy] 10. TO misconstrue 11. Partisan (support a particular
(misunderstand) group)
11. To cast aspersions on (slander) 12. Scaremongering
12. To adopt an intransigent 13. Over/Underestimate the
(stubborn) attitude influence of

Praising Arguments
1. Ethical
2. Pragmatic
3. Judicious (good judgement)
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4. Prudent (careful)
5. Forthright (straight to the point)
6. Even handed (impartial)
7. Equitable (fair)

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