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/ˌɑːr.tɪ.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun
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The clear and effective expression of thoughts, ideas, or speech; the ability to speak clearly and express oneself well.
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His articulation of ideas made the speech impactful.
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clarity, expression, enunciation
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mumbling, incoherence, vagueness
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/əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun
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The process of absorbing and integrating new ideas, language, or culture into one's understanding.
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Language assimilation is easier for children than adults.
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integration, absorption, adaptation
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rejection, isolation, resistance
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/ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən/
noun
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A change in the tone or pitch of the voice when speaking, which helps convey meaning and emotion.
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Her voice inflection conveyed deep emotion in the speech.
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intonation, modulation, tone
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monotone, flatness, unvaried pitch
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/ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun
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The natural variation and control of tone, pitch, or volume in speech or voice.
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Proper modulation in speaking enhances audience engagement.
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adjustment, variation, regulation
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uniformity, unchanging tone, imbalance
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/ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/
noun
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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.
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Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.
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oratory, eloquence, persuasive speech
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simplicity, plain speaking, inarticulateness
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/pɜːˈsweɪ.ʒən/
noun
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The ability to convince someone to believe or do something through reasoning or argument.
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His persuasion skills helped close the business deal.
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convincing, influence, argumentation
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disbelief, discouragement, opposition
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/ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/
noun
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Fluent and persuasive speaking or writing; the ability to speak beautifully and effectively.
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Her eloquence made the speech captivating.
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fluency, expressiveness, articulateness
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inarticulateness, ineffectiveness, hesitation
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/ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/
noun
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The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
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His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
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public speaking, rhetoric, verbal artistry
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muteness, incoherence, poor speech
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/ˈkəʊ.dʒənt/
adjective
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Clear, logical, and convincing; having a strong basis in reason and evidence.
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His cogent argument left no room for doubt.
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convincing, logical, persuasive
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weak, illogical, unconvincing
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/kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/
adjective
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Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
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His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
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informal, conversational, vernacular
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formal, literary, standard
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/ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun
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An implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase, beyond its literal definition.
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The word "home" has a warm connotation of comfort and safety.
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implication, undertone, hidden meaning
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denotation, literal meaning, explicitness
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/ˈnuː.ɑːns/
noun
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A subtle difference in expression, meaning, or response; a slight variation in tone or feeling.
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Understanding the nuance of different accents takes practice.
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subtlety, distinction, refinement
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obviousness, simplicity, bluntness
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/ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/
noun
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The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
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A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
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vocabulary, dictionary, terminology
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illiteracy, lack of words, silence
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/vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/
adverb/adjective
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In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
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She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
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word-for-word, exact, literal
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paraphrased, summarized, altered
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/kənˈsɛns.əs/
noun
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A general agreement or common opinion reached by a group; unanimous decision or shared view.
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The team reached a consensus on the project deadline.
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disagreement, discord, dissent
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/dɪˌsɛm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun
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The action of spreading information, knowledge, or ideas widely; distribution or circulation.
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The dissemination of information through social media is rapid.
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distribution, spreading, circulation
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suppression, concealment, withholding
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/ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/
noun
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A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
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The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
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politeness, indirect expression, softened term
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bluntness, harshness, directness
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/kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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The exchange of information, ideas, or feelings between people; the act of conveying meaning.
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Effective communication is key to building strong relationships.
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interaction, expression, conveyance
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miscommunication, silence, isolation
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/prəˈlɪf.ɪk/
adjective
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Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
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The author is a prolific writer, publishing multiple books yearly.
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productive, creative, abundant
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unproductive, inefficient, scarce
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