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forceful

/ˈfɔɹsfəl/

Meanings
adjective
Capable of either physical or coercive force; powerful.

Examples :

"The lawyer presented a forceful argument that convinced the jury. "
ability character action

Related Words

Illustration presented

presented verb

/pɹɪˈzɛntɪd/

To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

"to present an envoy to the king"

Illustration powerful

powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration lawyer

lawyer noun

/ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔ.jɚ/

A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

"The lawyer advised the family on their inheritance rights. "

Illustration convinced

convinced verb

/kənˈvɪnst/

To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

"The teacher convinced the students that the Earth revolves around the sun, using diagrams and explanations. "

Illustration capable

capable adjective

/ˈkeɪpəbl̩/

Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

"As everyone knew, he was capable of violence when roused."

Illustration jury

jury noun

/ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/

A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law.

"The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a verdict in the case. "

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coercive adjective

/koʊˈɜːrsɪv/ /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

Displaying a tendency or intent to coerce

"The teacher's coercive tactics, like threatening detention, discouraged students from misbehaving. "

Illustration either

either adverb

/ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/

(after a negative) As well.

"My parents didn't want me to go to the party, and neither did my friends. "

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argument noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

Illustration physical

physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

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force noun

/fɔːs/ /fɔɹs/

Strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.

"the force of an appeal, an argument, or a contract"