Counterargument
GRE glossary · Verbal Reasoning
Definition
A reason or position that challenges the writer’s thesis and should be addressed rather than ignored.
Counterargument in plain English
Choose the strongest reasonable objection, not a flimsy one you can dismiss easily. Answering it shows that your position survives serious pressure.
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