- Allude
v. to make a secretive mention of something
She alluded to the problem at hand but didn't say anything more about it.
- 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.
- Austere
adj. extremely plain adj. stern and forbidding adj. relating to self-denial
He lived in a small, austere cabin in the middle of the woods. My boss had an austere expression on her face. An austere lifestyle, like that of monks, isn't for everybody.