Communication
Speaking, listening, writing, and the art of being understood.
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oh
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[ö̞]
Used to express surprise.
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okay
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/ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
used to express agreement, acceptance, or readiness to move on
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tell
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[tʰɔː]
To give someone information by speaking or writing.
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say
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/seɪ/
To speak words; to tell something in speech or writing.
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maybe
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/ˈmeɪ.bi/
Perhaps; possibly.
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call
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/kɔl/
To telephone someone.
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talk
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/tɔk/
To say things; to speak to someone.
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listen
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/ˈlɪs.ən/
To pay attention to a sound with your ears.
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ask
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/æsk/
To say something to someone in order to get an answer or information.
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word
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/wɜɹd/
A single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written.
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read
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/ɹid/
To look at written or printed words and understand their meaning.
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speak
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/spik/
To say words using your voice.
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question
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/ˈkwɛʃ.tən/
A sentence asking for information or an answer.
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answer
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/ˈæn.sɚ/
Something you say or write in reply to a question, letter, or request.
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write
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/ɹaɪt/
To make letters, words, or symbols on a surface, usually with a pen or pencil.
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goodbye
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/ɡʊdˈbaɪ/
Said when leaving someone or ending a conversation.
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message
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/ˈmɛs.ɪd͡ʒ/
A short piece of information sent from one person to another, spoken or written.
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letter
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/ˈlɛtɚ/
A written or printed message that you send to someone, usually by mail.
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English
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/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
the West Germanic language that originated in England and is now spoken in many countries around the world
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address
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/əˈdɹɛs/
the details of where someone lives or where a building is
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reading
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/ˈɹiːdɪŋ/
The activity of looking at and understanding written words.
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note
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/ˈnoʊ̯t/
A short piece of writing to help you remember something.
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language
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/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd͡ʒ/
A system of words and grammar used by the people of a particular country or community to communicate.
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conversation
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/ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/
A talk between two or more people in which they exchange news and ideas.
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uh
A2
/ʌː/
used to mark hesitation, uncertainty, or a pause while speaking
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um
A2
/ʌm/
a sound used while hesitating, thinking, or searching for words
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wow
A2
/waʊ/
Used to express excitement, surprise, or admiration.
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whoa
A2
/woʊ/
used as a command for a horse or other animal to stop or slow down
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voice
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/vɔjs/
The sound a person makes when speaking or singing.
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sign
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/ˈsaɪn/
A board or notice that gives information, directions, or a warning.
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explain
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/ɪkˈspleɪn/
To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it.
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er
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/ɜr/
a sound used while hesitating or searching for words
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yep
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/jɛp/
informal: yes; used to give an affirmative answer or confirm a statement
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shh
A2
/ʃ/
used to ask or tell someone to be quiet
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mention
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/ˈmɛnʃən/
To talk or write about something briefly.
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apparently
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/əˈpæɹ.ənt.li/
According to what you have heard or read, though you are not certain.
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copy
A2
/ˈkɑpi/
Something made to look exactly like another thing.
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audience
A2
/ˈɔ.di.əns/
The people watching or listening to a performance, speech, or program.
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Spanish
A2
/ˈspænɪʃ/
the Romance language originating in Spain and spoken widely in Spain, Latin America, and elsewhere
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speech
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/spiːt͡ʃ/
A formal talk given to an audience.
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statement
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/ˈsteɪtmənt/
Something you say or write to express a fact or opinion clearly.
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request
A2
/ɹɪˈkwɛst/
To ask for something politely or formally.
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text
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/tɛkst/
The written words of a book, document, or other piece of writing.
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solve
A2
/sɑlv/
To find the answer to a problem or question.
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clue
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/kluː/
A piece of information that helps you find an answer or solve a problem.
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negative
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/ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/
Bad, harmful, or unwanted.
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chat
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/ˈtʃæt/
To talk in a friendly, informal way.
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tone
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/ˈtoʊ̯n/
The quality of a person's voice that shows how they feel.
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swear
B1
/ˈswɛɚ/
To use rude or offensive language.
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yo
B1
/joʊ/
informal: a greeting or call used to attract someone's attention
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written
B1
/ˈɹɪ.tn̩/
Expressed in writing rather than spoken.
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doc
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/dɑk/
An informal word for a doctor.
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Japanese
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/ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
relating to Japan, its people, culture, or language
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spoken
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/ˈspoʊ.kən/
Past participle of speak.
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leading
B1
/ˈlidɪŋ/
Most important, best, or most successful.
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rolling
B1
/ˈɹol.ɪŋ/
Rising and falling in gentle slopes, used to describe land.
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accent
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/ˈæk.sɛnt/
the way someone pronounces words, showing where they come from
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comment
B1
/ˈkɒm.ɛnt/
Something you say or write that gives your opinion or reaction.
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respond
B1
/ɹɪˈspɑnd/
To say or write something back; to reply.
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announce
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/əˈnaʊn(t)s/
To tell people about something officially or publicly.
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aha
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/ɑˈhɑ/
used to express sudden understanding, discovery, or recognition
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declare
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/dɪˈklɛɚ/
To announce something publicly or officially.
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platform
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/ˈplætfɔɹm/
The area beside the tracks at a station where you get on and off a train.
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negotiate
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/nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
To discuss something with others in order to reach an agreement.
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label
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[ˈleː.b(ə)ɫ]
A small piece of paper or other material attached to something to give information about it.
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presentation
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/pɹisɛnˈteɪʃən/
A talk in which you show or explain something to a group of people.
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persuade
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/pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪd/
To make someone agree to do or believe something by giving them good reasons.
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translation
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/tɹænzˈleɪʃən/
Words or text that have been changed from one language into another.
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initial
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/ɪˈnɪʃəl/
Happening at the very beginning; first.
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Arabic
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/ˈærəbɪk/
a Semitic language spoken across North Africa and the Middle East and used as the liturgical language of Islam
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define
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/dɪˈfaɪn/
To explain the exact meaning of a word or idea.
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definition
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/ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/
A statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.
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dumb
B2
/dʌm/
Stupid or silly (informal).
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attached
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/əˈtætʃt/
Feeling fondness or affection for someone or something.
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Dutch
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/dʌtʃ/
relating to the Netherlands, its people, culture, or language
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tag
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/teɪɡ/
A small label attached to something to give information or identify it.
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draft
B2
/ˈdræft/
An early version of a piece of writing that you may still change.
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panel
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/ˈpænəl/
A group of people who discuss, judge, or answer questions in public.
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info
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/ˈɪnfoʊ/
Information; facts or details about something.
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reminder
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/ɹɪˈmaɪndəɹ/
A message or note that helps you remember something.
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translator
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/ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/
A person whose job is to change written text from one language into another.
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likewise
B2
/ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/
In the same way; similarly.
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metaphor
B2
/ˈmɛt.ə.foɹ/
A way of describing something by calling it something else to suggest they are alike, without using 'like' or 'as'.
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brag
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/ˈbɹeɪ̯ɡ/
To talk with too much pride about what you have or have done.
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troll
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/tɹɑl/
someone who deliberately provokes or harasses people online
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gibberish
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/ˈd͡ʒɪ.bə.ɹɪʃ/
speech or writing that is unintelligible, incoherent, or meaningless
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posh
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/pɑʃ/
Elegant, luxurious, and often expensive.
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interpretation
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/ɪnˌtɝpɹəˈteɪʃən/
the meaning or explanation you give to something that is not clear.
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deliberate
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/dɪˈlɪb.ɚ.ət/
Done on purpose, not by accident.
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subtitle
B2
/ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/
Words shown on screen that translate or write out the dialogue in a film or show.
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interpret
B2
/ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/
to decide what something means; to understand it in a particular way.
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verbal
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/ˈvɝ.bəl/
Spoken rather than written.
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forum
B2
/ˈfɔɹəm/
A place, meeting, or website where people exchange ideas and opinions.
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scramble
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/ˈskɹæmbl̩/
To climb or move quickly using your hands and feet, especially over rough ground.
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whine
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/waɪn/
to complain in an irritating, high-pitched, or drawn-out voice; informal and disapproving
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completion
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/kəmˈpliːʃən/
The act of finishing something, or the state of being finished.
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instrumental
C1
/ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/
Playing an important part in making something happen.
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twitter
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/ˈtwɪtəɹ/
to make a rapid series of light, high-pitched chirping sounds, especially as a bird
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screenplay
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/ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/
The written script for a film or television show, including dialogue and stage directions.
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morse
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/ˈmɔːɹs/
Morse code, a system representing letters and numbers by sequences of short and long signals
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vocal
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/ˈvoʊ̯.kəl/
Expressing your opinions openly and forcefully.
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preach
C1
/ˈpriːtʃ/
To give a religious talk, especially in a church service.
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hoax
C1
/hoʊks/
a deliberately fabricated story, warning, or event intended to deceive people
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dictate
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/ˈdɪkˌteɪt/
To speak words aloud for someone else to write down or record.
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accountable
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/əˈkaʊntəbl̩/
Responsible for your actions and expected to explain or justify them.
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documentation
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/ˌdɑkjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/
Written records or papers that prove or support something.
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articulate
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/ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/
To express your thoughts or feelings clearly in words.
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yap
C1
/jæp/
to give a quick, sharp, high-pitched bark or cry
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dub
C1
/dɐb/
To give someone or something a nickname or descriptive name.
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rendering
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/ˈɹɛndəɹɪŋ/
A particular version or interpretation of a work, especially a performance.
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confer
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/kənˈfʌɹ/
To talk with others in order to discuss something or reach a decision.
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rant
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/rænt/
to speak, write, or shout at length in a loud, angry, or uncontrolled way
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eavesdrop
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/ˈiːvzdrɑːp/
to listen secretly to a private conversation without the speakers' knowledge
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discourse
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/ˈdɪs.kɔːɹs/
Serious discussion or the exchange of ideas about a subject, in speech or writing.
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smirk
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/smɝk/
to smile in a smug, condescending, scornful, or self-satisfied way
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depict
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/dɪˈpɪkt/
To show something in a picture, painting, or photograph.
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symposium
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/sɪmˈpoʊ.zi.əm/
a formal meeting at which specialists give presentations and discuss a particular subject
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whimper
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/ˈwɪmpə/
to cry or make a weak, soft, intermittent sound from fear, pain, or distress
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query
C1
/ˈkwɪ.ɹi/
A question, especially one asking for information or expressing a doubt.
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scoff
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/skɔːf/
To speak about someone or something in a mocking, scornful way.
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ooh
C2
/ˈuː/
used to express surprise, admiration, pleasure, or discomfort
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whoo
C2
/wuː/
an exclamation or cry representing a long whooping, hooting, or wailing sound
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hm
C2
/həm/
used to show that the speaker is thinking, hesitating, doubtful, or considering what has just been said
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goodnight
C2
/ˈgʊdˌnaɪt/
an instance of saying “good night”; a nighttime farewell.
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interrogation
C2
/ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
The act of questioning someone closely, often by police.
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summon
C2
/ˈsʌmən/
to order or ask someone to come
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omega
C2
/ˌoʊˈmeɪɡə/
the twenty-fourth and final letter of the Greek alphabet, written Ω or ω
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interrogate
C2
/ɪnˈtɛɹ.əˌɡeɪt/
To question someone closely and often aggressively.
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ducky
C2
/ˈdʌki/
informal, especially British and sometimes dated: an affectionate form of address for a person
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mandarin
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/ˈmæn.də.rɪn/
the major group of Chinese varieties spoken across much of China, especially Standard Mandarin
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adios
C2
/ˌædiˈoʊs/
goodbye; used when parting from someone
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wraith
C2
/ɹeɪθ/
A ghost or specter, especially a person's likeness seen just after their death.
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ahoy
C2
/əˈhɔɪ/
nautical: used to hail a ship, lookout, or person and attract attention
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eureka
C2
/jʊˈriːkə/
an exclamation of delight at suddenly discovering or solving something
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fluke
C2
/fluk/
A lucky or improbable occurrence that could probably never be repeated.
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ach
C2
/ɑːx/
An expression of annoyance.
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eulogy
C2
/ˈjuː.lə.dʒi/
a speech or piece of writing praising a person who has died, usually delivered at a funeral
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rhetoric
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/ɹɪˈtɒɹɪk/
Language used skillfully, especially in speeches, to persuade or impress people.
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Basque
C2
/bæsk/
the language of the Basque people, spoken in parts of northern Spain and southwestern France and not known to be related to any other living language
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signorina
C2
/ˌsiːn.jəˈriː.nə/
an Italian title or form of address traditionally used for an unmarried woman or young woman
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proverbial
C2
/prəˈvɝːbiːəl/
Used before a word from a well-known saying or metaphor to show you are not speaking literally.
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ovation
C2
/oʊˈveɪʃən/
an enthusiastic public reception, especially a sustained burst of applause
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blubber
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/ˈblʌbəɹ/
To cry loudly and messily, often while struggling to speak.
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anecdote
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/ˈæn.ɪkˌdəʉt/
a short, often interesting or humorous account of a real incident
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hmm
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/hm̩/
a sound used to show that someone is thinking, hesitating, doubtful, or mildly interested
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ta-ta
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/təˈtɑ/
informal: goodbye
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tch
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/ǀ/
a representation of the dental click used to show disapproval or disgust; tut, tsk
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humph
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/hʌmf/
a closed-mouth grunt expressing doubt, annoyance, contempt, or disapproval
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rebus
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/ˈɹibəs/
An arrangement of pictures, symbols, or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle.
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pall
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/pɔl/
a heavy, fine canvas, especially one laid over a coffin or tomb
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speer
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/spɪɹ/
in Scots and northern English, to ask, inquire, or seek information
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flippant
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/ˈflɪpənt/
Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.
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heigh
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/heɪ/
an exclamation used to attract attention, urge someone on, or express surprise
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coda
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/ˈkoʊ.də/
The optional final sound of a syllable or word, occurring after its nucleus and usually composed of one or more consonants.
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sere
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/sɪ(ə)ɹ/
Without moisture; dry.
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tête-à-tête
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/ˌteɪt.əˈteɪt/
a private conversation or meeting between two people
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haw-haw
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/ˈhɔˌhɔ/
a loud, coarse, or affected laugh
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pooh-pooh
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/ˌpuːˈpuː/
to dismiss an idea, concern, or suggestion as foolish or unimportant, often contemptuously
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glower
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/ˈɡloʊə(ɹ)/
An angry glare or stare.
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yawp
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/jɔp/
to utter a loud, harsh, or coarse cry
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formule
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/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjuːl/
formula (model)
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maunder
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/ˈmɔndɚ/
To speak in a disorganized or desultory manner; to babble or prattle.
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peroration
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/pɛɹəˈɹeɪʃən/
the concluding section of an oration
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bullyrag
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/ˈbʊliˌræɡ/
to intimidate or dominate someone by bullying
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superscribe
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/ˌsuːpɚˈskraɪb/
to write an address, title, or other words on the outside or upper part of something
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threap
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/θriːp/
chiefly northern British or Scots: to scold, chide, argue with, or rebuke someone
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blunt
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/blʌnt/
having a dull edge or point; direct and tactless in speech
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assent
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/əˈsɛnt/
agreement or approval; to express agreement
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