This question ran through my head recently, and I have come up with a solution. I have a list of 30 words that a student can include in their essays to give them more punch, more substance, make them more compelling. This list can be used in a student’s CXC prep/ CSEC prep. Please do utilize the list below.
Alleviate – to reduce or ease a burden or problem
Ambiguous – having more than one possible meaning; unclear
Advocate – to support or argue in favor of something
Assertive – confidently self-assured without being aggressive
Bias – a tendency to favor one side unfairly
Coherent – logical and consistent
Credible – believable and trustworthy
Counterargument – an opposing viewpoint to one’s claim
Detrimental – harmful or damaging
Empirical – based on observation or experience rather than theory
Equitable – fair and just
Feasible – possible and practical
Fundamental – forming a necessary base or core
Hypocrisy – claiming to have moral standards without actually practicing them
Ideology – a set of beliefs or principles, especially in politics or society
Impartial – neutral, without bias
Inherent – existing as a natural or essential part of something
Inevitable – certain to happen; unavoidable
Justifiable – able to be shown as right or reasonable
Marginalized – pushed to the edge or made less important
Mitigate – to make less severe or serious
Notion – an idea or belief
Plausible – seeming reasonable or likely
Prevalent – widespread or commonly occurring
Rationale – a reason or explanation for something
Reinforce – to strengthen or support
Scrutinize – to examine carefully
Substantiate – to prove or support with evidence
Viable – capable of working successfully
Warrant – to justify or give reason for something
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