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Tip: Speaking Task 5: pick one option and stay with it. Comparing both is fine, switching sides isn't.
Tip: Speaking Task 5: pick one option and stay with it. Comparing both is fine, switching sides isn't.
Vocabulary for understanding opinions, debates, and different perspectives in an article.
/ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/
A person's opinion or point of view.
The core focus of Reading Part 4.
/pərˈspɛktɪv/
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
A standard synonym for viewpoint.
/ˈstændpɔɪnt/
An attitude to or outlook on issues, typically arising from one's circumstances or beliefs.
Usually refers to the angle from which you view a problem.
/əˈpɪnjən/
A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
The most basic word for what someone thinks.
/stæns/
The attitude of a person or organization toward something; a standpoint.
A formal word for 'position on an issue'.
/pəˈzɪʃən/
A person's particular point of view or attitude toward something.
A formal synonym for opinion or stance.
/ˈætɪtjuːd/
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.
Replaces 'how someone feels about something'.
/bɪˈliːf/
An acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.
A strong opinion.
/kənˈvɪkʃən/
A firmly held belief or opinion.
A highly advanced synonym for a very strong belief.
/ˈɑːrɡjʊmənt/
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
In academic writing, this means the 'main point', not a fight.
/dɪˈbeɪt/
A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
A discussion where people have different opinions.
/dɪˈspjuːt/
A disagreement, argument, or debate.
A formal word for an argument or disagreement.
/ˈkɒntrəvɜːrsi/
Disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated.
A large, public disagreement that people care deeply about.
/kənˈtɛnʃən/
Heated disagreement. An assertion, especially one maintained in argument.
A highly formal word for 'the point someone is arguing'.
/ˈkɒnflɪkt/
A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
Can refer to an argument or a war.
/əˈɡriː/
Have the same opinion about something; concur.
The most basic word for sharing an opinion.
/kənˈkɜːr/
Be of the same opinion; agree.
A highly formal synonym for agree.
/səˈpɔːrt/
Bear all or part of the weight of; hold up. Give approval, comfort, or encouragement to.
To agree with and help an idea.
/ɪnˈdɔːrs/
Declare one's public approval or support of.
A highly formal word for giving official support.
/bæk/
Give financial, material, or moral support to.
A slightly less formal synonym for support.