Rebuttal
GRE glossary · Verbal Reasoning
Definition
A reasoned response explaining why an objection does not defeat the thesis.
Rebuttal in plain English
Respond to an objection by exposing a faulty assumption, narrowing its reach, or showing that another consideration outweighs it. Simply repeating the thesis is not a rebuttal.
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