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Argument

v.

allege

Meaning: to assert, usually without proof

Usage: The policeman had alleged that Marshall committed the crime, but after the investigation turned up no evidence, Marshall was set free.

v.

refute

Meaning: to prove wrong

Usage: Maria refuted the president’s argument as she yelled and gesticulated at the TV.

adj.

empirical

Meaning: based on observation or experience 2. capable of being proved or disproved by experiment

Usage: That all cats hate getting wet is an empirical statement: I can test it by bathing my cat, Trinket.

adj.

incontrovertible

Meaning: indisputable

Usage: Only stubborn Tina would attempt to disprove the incontrovertible laws of physics.