Vocabulary

debate

/dɪˈbeɪt/

Example: “They had a debate about the issue.”

Synonyms: deliberate, contend, consider

formidable

Adjective

Example: “She is a formidable opponent in debate.”

Synonyms: powerful, intimidating

Antonyms: weak, harmless

argue

Verb

Example: “They often argue about money.”

Synonyms: fight, debate

Antonyms: agree

crystallize

Verb

Example: “Her views began to crystallize after months of debate.”

Synonyms: solidify, clarify

Antonyms: blur, dissolve

provocative

Adjective

Example: “His provocative remarks sparked an intense debate.”

Synonyms: inflammatory

Antonyms: soothing

discourse

Noun

Example: “Public discourse around AI has intensified recently.”