Communication
Speaking, listening, writing, and the art of being understood.
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tell
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/tɛl/
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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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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name
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/neɪm/
The word or words used to identify a person, place, or thing.
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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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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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card
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/kɑrd/
A piece of stiff paper, often folded, sent to someone with a message or picture.
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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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mommy
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/ˈmɔ.mi/
Mother (an affectionate word used especially by children).
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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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discuss
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/dɪˈskʌs/
To talk about something with other people, often to share ideas or make a decision.
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desk
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/ˈdɛsk/
A table where you sit to write, read or work, often with drawers.
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describe
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/dɪˈskɹaɪb/
To say what someone or something is like using words.
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email
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/ˈiˌmeɪl/
A message sent from one person to another using computers and the internet.
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grammar
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/ˈɡræmər/
The rules for how words are formed and combined into sentences in a language.
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voice
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/vɔɪs/
The sound a person makes when speaking or singing.
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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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Spanish
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/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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text
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/tɛkst/
The written words of a book, document, or other piece of writing.
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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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explanation
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/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
A statement that makes something clear or easy to understand.
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express
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/ɪkˈsprɛs/
To show or make known your thoughts or feelings in words or actions.
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response
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/ɹɪˈspɑns/
A reply to a question, request, or message.
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expression
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/əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/
A word or phrase that people use in a particular situation.
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complaint
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/kəmˈpleɪnt/
A statement that you are unhappy or annoyed about something.
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description
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/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/
A piece of writing or speech that says what someone or something is like.
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passage
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/ˈpæsədʒ/
A short section of a book, speech, or piece of music.
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reply
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/ɹɪˈplaɪ/
To answer, in speech or writing.
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advertisement
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/ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/
A paid notice or message that promotes a product, service, or event.
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prediction
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/pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/
A statement saying what you think will happen in the future.
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summary
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/ˈsʌm.ə.ɹi/
A short statement that gives the main points of something.
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thank-you
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/ˈθæŋkˌjuː/
an expression, message, gift, or other acknowledgment of gratitude
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verb
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/vɝb/
A word that describes an action, event, or state, such as 'run' or 'be'.
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pronunciation
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/pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃn̩/
The way in which a word or language is spoken.
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adjective
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/ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/
a word that describes a noun, such as 'big' or 'happy'
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noun
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/nɒ(ʊ)n/
A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
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punctuation
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/ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/
The marks used in writing, such as commas, full stops, and question marks, that make the meaning clear.
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doc
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/dɑk/
An informal word for a doctor.
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term
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/tɝm/
A word or phrase used to name a particular thing, often in a special field.
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apology
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/əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
A statement saying that you are sorry for something you have done.
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objection
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/əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/
A reason or statement showing that you disagree with something.
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announce
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/əˈnaʊn(t)s/
To tell people about something officially or publicly.
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announcement
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/əˈnaʊns.mənt/
A public or official statement giving people information.
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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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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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telegram
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/ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/
A short message sent quickly over long distances by telegraph, common before phones.
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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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definition
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/ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/
A statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.
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translate
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/tɹænzˈleɪt/
To change words from one language into another.
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confirmation
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/ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/
A statement or proof that something is true or has happened.
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inquiry
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/ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/
A question or request for information.
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admission
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/ədˈmɪʃən/
A statement saying that something, often unpleasant, is true.
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motto
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/ˈmɑ.toʊ/
A short phrase that expresses a person's or group's guiding belief or rule.
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riddle
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/ˈɹɪdl̩/
A puzzle or question that is hard to answer and often has a clever or tricky answer.
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declaration
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/ˌdek.ləˈɹæɪ.ʃən/
A formal or strong statement announcing something.
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spelling
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/ˈspɛlɪŋ/
The way letters are put together to form a word.
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convey
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/kənˈveɪ/
To communicate or make a feeling, idea, or message known.
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gospel
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/ˈɡɑspəl/
the Christian message about Jesus Christ and salvation
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slogan
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/ˈsloʊɡən/
A short, memorable phrase used in advertising.
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alphabet
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/ˈæl.fəˌbɛt/
The complete set of letters used to write a language.
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mama
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/ˈmɑmə/
An informal, affectionate word for mother.
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confession
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/kənˈfɛʃən/
A statement admitting that you have done something wrong.
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testimony
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/ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/
A formal statement made by a witness in a court of law.
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valentine
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/ˈvaləntaɪn/
A card or message sent to someone you love on Saint Valentine's Day.
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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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accusation
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/ək.jʊˈze.ʃən/
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
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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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subtitle
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/ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/
Words shown on screen that translate or write out the dialogue in a film or show.
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assurance
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/əˈʃɔːɹəns/
A promise or statement meant to make someone feel confident.
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slang
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/ˈslæŋ/
Very informal words and expressions used in everyday speech rather than formal language.
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imagery
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/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
Vivid language that creates pictures in the reader's mind, especially in writing.
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exaggeration
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/ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/
A statement that makes something seem larger, better, or worse than it really is.
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conjunction
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/kənˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃn̩/
A word such as 'and', 'but', or 'because' that joins words, phrases, or clauses together.
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prose
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/ˈpɹoʊz/
Ordinary written or spoken language, as opposed to poetry.
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syllable
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/ˈsɪl.ə.bᵻl/
A single unit of sound in a word, usually one vowel sound with consonants around it.
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caption
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/ˈkæp.ʃən/
A short piece of text printed under a picture to explain it.
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theorem
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/ˈθiərəm/
A mathematical statement that is expected to be true.
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primer
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/ˈprɪmɚ/
a small introductory book, especially one used to teach children to read or to explain the basics of a subject
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personification
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/pɚˌsɑ.nə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
A way of writing that gives human qualities to an object, animal, or idea.
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coefficient
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/ˌkoʊ.ɪˈfɪʃənt/
mathematics: a number or other constant that multiplies a variable or algebraic term
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hyphen
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/ˈhaɪfən/
The punctuation mark (-) used to join words in a compound or to split a word at the end of a line.
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synonym
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/ˈsɪn.əˌnɪm/
A word or phrase that means the same, or nearly the same, as another.
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soliloquy
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/səˈlɪləkwi/
A speech in a play in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, alone on stage.
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passing
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/ˈpæsɪŋ/
A polite word for someone's death.
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meantime
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/ˈmiːntaɪm/
The period of time between two events; used mainly in the phrase 'in the meantime'.
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felony
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/ˈfɛləni/
A serious criminal offense, which, under United States federal law, is punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one year or by the death penalty in the most serious offenses.
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denial
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/dɪˈnaɪəl/
A statement that something is not true.
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memo
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/ˈmɛmoʊ̯/
A short written message sent within an organization.
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banner
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/ˈbænɚ/
A large sign or strip of cloth with a message, often hung up or carried.
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puss
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/pʊs/
an informal or affectionate term for a cat
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intercourse
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/ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/
Communication, conversation.
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trademark
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/ˈtɹeɪdmɑɹk/
A name, symbol, or phrase legally registered to identify a company's product.
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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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premise
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/ˈpɹem.ɪs/
A statement or idea that is accepted as true and used as the basis for an argument.
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referendum
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/ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/
A direct vote by the public on a single political question or proposed law.
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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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tater
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/ˈteɪ.tɚ/
a potato; an informal or dialectal term
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cadence
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/ˈkeɪdəns/
the rhythmic flow or pattern of sounds in speech, writing, or movement
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query
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/ˈkwɪ.ɹi/
A question, especially one asking for information or expressing a doubt.
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rebuttal
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/ɹiˈbʌt.əl/
a statement or argument that contradicts or disproves a claim
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retraction
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/rɪˈtrækʃən/
a public withdrawal of a statement, accusation, claim, or published finding
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profanity
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/prəˈfæn.ə.t̬i/
offensive, obscene, or abusive language, especially swear words collectively
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lisp
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/lɪsp/
a speech pattern or disorder in which sibilant sounds such as s and z are articulated atypically
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assertion
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/əˈsɜɹʃən/
A confident statement that something is true.
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linguistics
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/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
the scientific study of human language, including its sounds, structures, meanings, use, acquisition, history, and variation
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grandpapa
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/ˈɡrændpəˌpɑ/
an informal or old-fashioned term for one's grandfather
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parenthesis
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/pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/
a word, phrase, or clause inserted into a sentence as an explanation or aside
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dementia
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/dɪˈmɛnʃə/
a syndrome involving progressive decline in memory, reasoning, language, or other cognitive abilities
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blasphemy
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/ˈblæs.fə.mi/
speech or conduct that shows contempt for God, a religion, or something held sacred
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telepathy
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/təˈlep.ə.θi/
the supposed direct communication of thoughts or feelings between minds without speech, writing, or other ordinary physical signals
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eulogy
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/ˈjuː.lə.dʒi/
a speech or piece of writing praising a person who has died, usually delivered at a funeral
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hunchback
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/ˈhʌntʃ.bæk/
a dated and potentially offensive term for a person with a markedly hunched back or kyphosis
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hussy
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/ˈhʌsi/
old-fashioned, offensive: an insulting term for a woman or girl judged sexually immoral
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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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rheumatism
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/ˈɹuːmətɪzəm/
an older, nonspecific term for painful or stiff conditions affecting joints, muscles, or connective tissue
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libel
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/ˈlaɪbəl/
a published false statement in a lasting form, such as writing or an image, that unjustly damages a person's reputation; also the legal wrong of publishing it
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libido
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/ləˈbaɪˌdoʊ/
a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire
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euphemism
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/ˈjuː.fəˌmɪz.əm/
A mild or indirect word used in place of one that is harsh, blunt, or offensive.
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Burmese
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/bɝːˈmiːz/
the principal language of Myanmar, belonging to the Sino-Tibetan language family
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fabrication
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/fæbɹɪˈkeɪʃən/
A made-up story or statement; a lie
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creole
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/ˈkriː.oʊl/
a natural language that developed in a contact community from elements of two or more languages and became a community's first language
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behest
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/bɪˈhɛst/
An order or strong request, usually in the phrase "at the behest of".
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trollop
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/ˈtrɑː.ləp/
old-fashioned and offensive: an insulting term for a woman regarded as sexually promiscuous or immoral
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yore
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/jɔr/
a time long past, now used chiefly in the phrase 'of yore'
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rhapsody
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/ˈræpsədi/
an intensely enthusiastic or emotional expression in speech or writing
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spiel
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/ʃpiːl/
a long, practiced speech intended to explain, promote, or persuade, especially a sales pitch
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testimonial
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/tɛstɪˈmoʊni.əl/
A written or spoken statement praising someone's worth, character, or a product.
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perpetuity
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/ˌpɝpəˈtuːɪti/
endless or indefinitely continuing duration, especially in the phrase in perpetuity
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nonce
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/nɑːns/
the present occasion or time, chiefly in the phrase for the nonce
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caveat
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/ˈkæviˌɑt/
a warning, reservation, or qualification attached to a statement or agreement
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endearment
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/ɪnˈdɪrmənt/
a word, name, gesture, or action that expresses affection
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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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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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quantifier
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/ˈkwɑntɪˌfaɪɚ/
a word or symbol expressing quantity, such as 'all' or 'some'
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gist
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/dʒɪst/
the central or essential meaning of a speech or text
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locution
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/loʊˈkjuʃən/
a particular word, phrase, or style of expression
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monotone
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/ˈmɑnəˌtoʊn/
a single unvaried tone or pitch in speech or sound
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attaintment
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/əˈteɪntmənt/
archaic word for the act of attainting or staining with dishonour
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baba
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/ˈbɑːbɑː/
a small rum-soaked sponge cake; also a term for father or old man
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bugger
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/ˈbʌɡɚ/
British vulgar term for a person or thing; to spoil or tire out
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dayspring
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/ˈdeɪˌsprɪŋ/
literary or archaic term for dawn or daybreak
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expletive
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/ˈɛksplɪtɪv/
a profane or obscene exclamation; a meaningless filler word
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apothecary
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/əˈpɑθəkɛri/
an archaic term for a pharmacist who prepared and sold medicines
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arse
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/ɑrs/
vulgar British term for the buttocks or a foolish person
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baragouin
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/ˌbærəˈɡwɪn/
unintelligible or jargon-like speech; gibberish
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lexicon
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/ˈlɛksɪkɑn/
the vocabulary of a language, person, or field; a dictionary
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maxim
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/ˈmæksɪm/
a short pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
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mime
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/maɪm/
acting using gesture and movement without speech; to perform thus
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poser
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/ˈpoʊzər/
a puzzling question or problem; one who poses or affects a persona
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rede
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/rid/
counsel or advice; an archaic word for guidance or a plan
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rep
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/rɛp/
an informal term for a representative, reputation, or a repetition
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richdom
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/ˈrɪtʃdəm/
an archaic word for the state of being rich; wealth or richness
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sawbones
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/ˈsɔboʊnz/
a slang term for a surgeon or doctor
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spook
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/spuk/
a ghost; also a slang term for a spy, or to frighten
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tummy
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/ˈtʌmi/
the stomach or belly, especially in informal or childish speech
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