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/ˌɑːr.tɪ.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun
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The action of speaking words clearly or expressing thoughts in a clear and effective way.
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His articulation made the speech easy to understand.
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expression, enunciation, clarity
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mumbling, incoherence, unintelligibility
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/ˈfluː.ən.si/
noun
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The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.
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She speaks English with remarkable fluency .
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flow, smoothness, eloquence
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hesitation, stuttering, incoherence
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/ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/
noun
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Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing; the quality of being eloquent.
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His eloquence captivated the audience.
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persuasiveness, expressiveness, oratory
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inarticulateness, dullness, ineffectiveness
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/koʊˈhɪr.əns/
noun
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The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
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The essay lacked coherence , making it hard to follow.
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logical consistency, unity, clarity
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incoherence, confusion, disorganization
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/ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/
noun
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The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.
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The authenticity of the document was verified.
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genuineness, credibility, reliability
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falseness, imitation, deception
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/ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/
noun
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The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
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His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
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naturalness, impulsiveness, instinctiveness
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rigidity, pre-planning, hesitation
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/kəˈrɪz.mə/
noun
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Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
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His charisma helped him become a great leader.
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unattractiveness, dullness, repulsiveness
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/prəˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
noun
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Competence or skill in doing or using something.
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His proficiency in programming helped him secure a good job.
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expertise, mastery, competence
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incompetence, ineptitude, weakness
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/ˈnuː.ɑːns/
noun
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A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or response.
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Understanding the nuance of a foreign language takes time.
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subtlety, distinction, refinement
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oversimplification, obviousness, crudeness
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/ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/
noun
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The quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating; a lasting impact or influence.
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His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
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dissonance, weakness, insignificance
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/ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/
adjective
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Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.
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He gave an impromptu speech at the event.
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spontaneous, unrehearsed, improvised
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planned, prearranged, rehearsed
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/ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/
noun
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The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
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His audacity to question authority was admirable.
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boldness, fearlessness, bravery
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timidity, cowardice, hesitation
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/ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/
noun
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Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
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The judge spoke with great gravitas .
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dignity, seriousness, authority
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lightheartedness, frivolity, shallowness
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/pərˈsweɪ.sɪv.nəs/
noun
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The quality of being able to persuade someone to do or believe something.
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His persuasiveness helped secure the deal.
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convincing power, influence, rhetoric
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ineffectiveness, weakness, unconvincingness
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/vəˈræs.ə.ti/
noun
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Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
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The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
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truthfulness, accuracy, reliability
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falsehood, deception, inaccuracy
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/ræpˈɔːr/
noun
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A close and harmonious relationship in which people understand each other's feelings or ideas.
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He has a good rapport with his colleagues.
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connection, relationship, harmony
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disconnection, alienation, discord
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/dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti/
noun
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Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
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A surgeon needs high dexterity for precision work.
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agility, skillfulness, nimbleness
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clumsiness, incompetence, ineptitude
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/ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/
verb
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To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
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The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
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strengthen, fortify, support
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weaken, undermine, diminish
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/luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/
noun
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Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.
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His explanation had great lucidity , making it easy to understand.
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clarity, transparency, coherence
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confusion, ambiguity, obscurity
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/ɪmˈboʊl.dən/
verb
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To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
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The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.
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encourage, inspire, strengthen
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discourage, deter, weaken
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