- Sinister
adj. ominous, evil
Medieval peasants believed sinisterdemons could harm humans.
- Counterargument
n. an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument
Make sure to include a counterargumentin your essay so that you can show you've considered the topic from all perspectives.
- Fundamental
adj. the most essential or most basic part
A thesis is arguably the most fundamentalpart of an essay.