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ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl
adjective
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Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
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Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
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silent communication, body language, gesture-based
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verbal, spoken, expressed in words
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kjuːz
noun
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Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
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Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
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miscommunication, ambiguity, unawareness
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dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz
noun
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Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
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His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
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hand movements, signals, expressive gestures
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stillness, inactivity, stiffness
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ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən
noun
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The rise and fall of voice pitch when speaking that expresses meaning or emotion
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Proper intonation can make a speech more persuasive.
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pitch variation, modulation, tone
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monotone, flatness, inexpressiveness
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prɒkˈsiː.mɪks
noun
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The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
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Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
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spatial awareness, social distance, physical space management
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intrusion, disregard for space, closeness
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ˈsʌb.tɛkst
noun
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Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
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The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.
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underlying meaning, implication, hidden message
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explicit message, direct statement, surface meaning
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ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs
adjective
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Favorable or bringing good luck and success
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The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
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favorable, fortunate, propitious
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unlucky, inauspicious, unfavorable
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æmˈbɪv.ə.ləns
noun
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Having conflicting feelings or thoughts about the same subject
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She felt ambivalence about moving to a new city.
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uncertainty, indecisiveness, mixed feelings
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certainty, clarity, determination
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dɪˈsɜːrn.mənt
noun
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The ability to judge well and understand good from bad or analyze situations
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His discernment helped him make wise decisions.
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insight, perception, judgement
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ignorance, misjudgment, indiscretion
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ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns
noun
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Agreement or harmony between different elements or components
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There was a perfect congruence between his words and actions.
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agreement, consistency, harmony
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discrepancy, inconsistency, contradiction
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ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən
noun
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The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
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The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
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implication, hidden meaning, subtext
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denotation, explicit meaning, literal interpretation
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ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl
adjective
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So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
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The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
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subtle, undetectable, faint
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noticeable, obvious, evident
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ˈnuː.ɑːns
noun
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A subtle difference or distinction in understanding or expressing something
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Understanding the nuance of a foreign language takes time.
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subtlety, shade, refinement
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obviousness, simplicity, coarseness
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ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən
noun
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A change in the pitch or tone of voice when speaking that expresses meaning or emotion
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Her voice had a gentle inflection when she spoke kindly.
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modulation, emphasis, intonation
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monotony, flatness, uniformity
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ˈtæs.ɪt
adjective
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Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
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Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
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implicit, unspoken, understood
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explicit, stated, expressed
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ˈboʊl.stər
verb
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To support, strengthen, or improve something
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Regular exercise bolsters both mental and physical health.
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support, reinforce, strengthen
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weaken, undermine, discourage
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ˈrɛz.ə.nəns
noun
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The quality of sound being deep and reverberating, or a lasting impact on feelings
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The speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
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vibration, impact, relevance
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dissonance, weakness, flatness
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ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs
adjective
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Successful in producing desired results; effective
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The new treatment proved to be highly efficacious .
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effective, productive, potent
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ineffective, useless, inefficient
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ˌmɛt.əˈmɔːr.fə.sɪs
noun
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A complete transformation or change in form, structure, or development
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The caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis to become a butterfly.
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transformation, evolution, change
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stagnation, stability, consistency
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