PTE

An argument offered against another argument, position, or proposed conclusion.

a standard used to judge something or decide between alternatives

extremely important because it can strongly affect the outcome

to have originated or begun at a particular time in the past

to discuss an issue by considering different or opposing arguments

The process of choosing among possible actions or alternatives.

to become lower, weaker, or less common over time

to give a planned speech, lecture, or presentation to an audience

to show clearly that something is true or how something works

Needing or being determined by another person, thing, or condition.

to discover the presence of something that is not immediately obvious

to become worse in condition, quality, or effectiveness

to find out something through investigation, reasoning, or calculation

a measurable extent of an object, such as its length, width, or height

Clearly different or separate from another thing.

Having a feature that makes someone or something recognizable.

to recognize or show the difference between people or things

To draw someone's attention away from what they are trying to do or consider.

Something that draws attention away from a task, or the process of having attention diverted.

to give or spread something among several people, places, or parts of a system

Including a range of different kinds or characteristics.

Not convinced that something is true, possible, or likely to succeed.

large and striking in its effect or extent

to reach a reasoned judgment after considering relevant evidence or results

A disadvantage that reduces the attractiveness of an option.

The degree to which intended results are achieved.

The extent to which time, energy, or other resources are used without waste.

Achieving a result without wasting time, effort, or resources.

the state of meeting the rules or conditions required to receive something