Communication
Speaking, listening, writing, and the art of being understood.
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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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text message
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beg off
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to ask to be excused from something you had agreed to do
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brush aside
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to dismiss something without giving it proper attention or consideration
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brush off
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to reject or dismiss a person or concern with little consideration
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clue in
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to give someone information that helps them understand a situation
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disagree with
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to hold a different opinion from someone or about something
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explain away
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to give an explanation intended to make a troubling fact seem unimportant
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roll off
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to recite a series of words or facts quickly and easily
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shout out
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to say or cry something very loudly
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shut up
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to stop talking, often expressed rudely when directed at someone
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skate over
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to deal with a difficult subject briefly without examining it properly
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tear apart
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to criticize something severely and in detail
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tip off
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to give someone private information or an advance warning
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