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cogent

//ˈkəʊdʒənt//
English Definition
Clear, logical, and convincing.
中文释义
有说服力的;令人信服的
Example Sentence

Her cogent argument for renewable energy, backed by decades of climate data, swayed even the most skeptical committee members.

她关于可再生能源的有说服力的论点,得到了数十年气候数据的支持,甚至打动了最持怀疑态度的委员会成员。

Synonyms
convincing persuasive compelling
Antonyms
weak unconvincing
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
co- + ag(驱动) → 推着你信 → 有力。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “cogent”?

  1. A Lukewarm; unenthusiastic.
  2. B Shy; lacking confidence.
  3. C Clear, logical, and convincing.
  4. D Easily shaped; adaptable.
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C — Clear, logical, and convincing.. “cogent” means Clear, logical, and convincing..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Clear, logical, and convincing.”?

  1. A malleable
  2. B cogent
  3. C diffident
  4. D tepid
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B — cogent. “cogent” means Clear, logical, and convincing..

Common questions about “cogent”

What does “cogent” mean?

cogent — Clear, logical, and convincing.. In Chinese: 有说服力的;令人信服的.

How do you pronounce “cogent”?

cogent is pronounced //ˈkəʊdʒənt//.

How is “cogent” used in a sentence?

Her cogent argument for renewable energy, backed by decades of climate data, swayed even the most skeptical committee members. (她关于可再生能源的有说服力的论点,得到了数十年气候数据的支持,甚至打动了最持怀疑态度的委员会成员。)

What are synonyms for “cogent”?

convincing, persuasive, compelling — all close in meaning to cogent (Clear, logical, and convincing.).

What is the opposite of “cogent”?

weak, unconvincing — each the opposite of cogent (Clear, logical, and convincing.).

Is “cogent” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. cogent is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “cogent”?

co- + ag(驱动) → 推着你信 → 有力。

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