Communication

instrumental C1

/ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/ Playing an important part in making something happen. M S

twitter C1

/ˈtwɪtəɹ/ to make a rapid series of light, high-pitched chirping sounds, especially as a bird M S

screenplay C1

/ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/ The written script for a film or television show, including dialogue and stage directions. M S

morse C1

/ˈmɔːɹs/ Morse code, a system representing letters and numbers by sequences of short and long signals M S

vocal C1

/ˈvoʊ̯.kəl/ Expressing your opinions openly and forcefully. M S

preach C1

/ˈpriːtʃ/ To give a religious talk, especially in a church service. M S

hoax C1

/hoʊks/ a deliberately fabricated story, warning, or event intended to deceive people M S

dictate C1

/ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ To speak words aloud for someone else to write down or record. M S

accountable C1

/əˈkaʊntəbl̩/ Responsible for your actions and expected to explain or justify them. M S

documentation C1

/ˌdɑkjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/ Written records or papers that prove or support something. M S

articulate C1

/ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/ To express your thoughts or feelings clearly in words. M S

yap C1

/jæp/ to give a quick, sharp, high-pitched bark or cry M S

dub C1

/dɐb/ To give someone or something a nickname or descriptive name. M S

rendering C1

/ˈɹɛndəɹɪŋ/ A particular version or interpretation of a work, especially a performance. M S

confer C1

/kənˈfʌɹ/ To talk with others in order to discuss something or reach a decision. M S

rant C1

/rænt/ to speak, write, or shout at length in a loud, angry, or uncontrolled way M S

eavesdrop C1

/ˈiːvzdrɑːp/ to listen secretly to a private conversation without the speakers' knowledge M S

discourse C1

/ˈdɪs.kɔːɹs/ Serious discussion or the exchange of ideas about a subject, in speech or writing. M S

smirk C1

/smɝk/ to smile in a smug, condescending, scornful, or self-satisfied way M S

depict C1

/dɪˈpɪkt/ To show something in a picture, painting, or photograph. M S

symposium C1

/sɪmˈpoʊ.zi.əm/ a formal meeting at which specialists give presentations and discuss a particular subject M S

whimper C1

/ˈwɪmpə/ to cry or make a weak, soft, intermittent sound from fear, pain, or distress M S

query C1

/ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ A question, especially one asking for information or expressing a doubt. M S

scoff C1

/skɔːf/ To speak about someone or something in a mocking, scornful way. M S

squabble C1

/ˈskwɑː.bəl/ a noisy, undignified quarrel, usually about something petty or unimportant M S

retraction C1

/rɪˈtrækʃən/ a public withdrawal of a statement, accusation, claim, or published finding M S

keynote C1

/ˈkiːˌnoʊt/ the central idea, prevailing tone, or most important feature of something M S

literacy C1

/ˈlɪtəɹəsi/ The ability to read and write. M S

designate C1

/ˈdez.ɪɡ.nət/ To officially choose someone or something for a particular purpose or role. M S

lisp C1

/lɪsp/ a speech pattern or disorder in which sibilant sounds such as s and z are articulated atypically M S

hogwash C1

/ˈhɑːɡˌwɑːʃ/ informal: foolish, false, or meaningless talk or writing; nonsense M S

broach C1

/broʊtʃ/ to introduce a difficult or sensitive subject for discussion M S

insertion C1

/ɪnˈsɝʃən/ The act of putting one thing into another. M S

outcry C1

/ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/ a strong and often public expression of anger, protest, or disapproval M S

letterhead C1

/ˈlet̬.ɚˌhed/ a printed heading on stationery that identifies a person or organization, often with an address and logo M S

pathos C1

/ˈpeɪˌθɑs/ A quality in something that makes you feel pity or sadness. M S

interchangeable C1

/ɪntɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbl̩/ (mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged M S

deary C1

/ˈdɪri/ an affectionate, old-fashioned, or sometimes patronizing form of address, especially to a woman or child M S

ventilate C1

/ˈvɛntɪleɪt/ To let fresh air move through a room or building. M S

hullabaloo C1

/ˌhʌləbəˈlu/ a loud commotion, uproar, or noisy fuss M S

repartee C1

/ˌrɛpɚˈteɪ/ a quick, witty reply M S

congratulatory C1

/kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪtɔri/ expressing pleasure and praise for someone's success, good fortune, or special occasion M S

indecipherable C1

/ˌɪn.dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ.ə.bəl/ impossible or extremely difficult to read or decode M S

drawl C1

/dɹɔl/ to speak slowly, prolonging vowel sounds M S

misrepresentation C1

/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/ the act or an instance of giving a false, inaccurate, or misleading account of someone or something M S

voiceless C1

/ˈvɔɪsləs/ unable to speak or produce a normal vocal sound M S

inquirer C1

/ɪnˈkwaɪr.ɚ/ formal: a person who asks a question or seeks information M S

stylistic C1

/staɪˈlɪstɪk/ Relating to style, especially in writing, art, or language. M S

good-day C1

/ˌɡʊdˈdeɪ/ dated or formal: a greeting or farewell equivalent to good day M S

undertone C1

/ˈʌndɚtoʊn/ a quiet or subdued tone of voice or sound M S

explanatory C1

/ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ɔː.)ɹi/ Helping to explain something or make it clearer. M S

going-over C1

/ˌɡoʊɪŋˈoʊvɚ/ informal: a severe scolding, reprimand, or beating M S

inexpressible C1

/ˌɪn.ɪkˈspres.ə.bəl/ so strong, unusual, or profound that it cannot adequately be put into words M S

witticism C1

/ˈwɪt̬.ə.sɪz.əm/ a clever and humorous remark, often with a sharp or ironic edge M S

stylistically C1

/staɪˈlɪstɪkli/ In terms of style, especially in writing, art, or language. M S

attribution C1

/ˌætrəˈbjuːʃən/ the act of regarding something as caused, created, or possessed by a particular person or thing M S

introducer C1

/ˌɪntrəˈduːsɚ/ a person or thing that brings someone, something, or an idea into use, notice, or acquaintance M S

interjection C1

/ˌɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ A word or short phrase used to express sudden emotion, such as "wow" or "ouch." M S

mishear C1

/ˌmɪsˈhɪr/ to hear words or sounds incorrectly M S

telegraphic C1

/ˌteləˈɡræfɪk/ relating to, sent by, or using the telegraph M S

prevaricate C1

/pɹɪˈvæɹɪkeɪt/ To speak or act in a manner that is intentionally ambiguous or evasive; equivocate. M S

monotonously C1

In a boring way that never changes or has any variety. M S

monosyllable C1

/ˌmɑː.noʊˈsɪl.ə.bəl/ a word or utterance consisting of one syllable M S

self-assertion C1

/ˌsɛlfəˈsɝʃən/ the confident expression of one's opinions, rights, or wishes M S

intone C1

/ɪnˈtoʊn/ to say something slowly and solemnly, often with little variation in pitch M S

reciter C1

/ɹɪˈsaɪtɚ/ a person who recites a poem, speech, or other text aloud, often from memory M S

sermonize C1

/ˈsɝːmənaɪz/ to speak as though delivering a sermon, especially by giving prolonged moral advice or criticism M S

confirmatory C1

/kənˈfɝməˌtɔɹi/ serving to confirm, support, or corroborate a statement or conclusion M S

miscall C1

/mɪsˈkɔl/ to call or name a person or thing incorrectly M S

unconvincingly C1

In a way that fails to persuade or seem believable. M S

preachment C1

/ˈpriːtʃ.mənt/ a sermon on a moral or religious topic M S

swearer C1

/ˈswɛrər/ a person who swears an oath or gives sworn testimony M S

indirection C1

/ˈɪndəˈɹɛkʃən/ indirect procedure or action M S

analogical C1

expressing, composed of, or based on an analogy M S

undiscussed C1

/ˌʌndɪˈskʌst/ not considered, examined, or talked about in discussion M S

diatribe C1

/ˈdaɪəˌtraɪb/ a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something M S

equivocation C1

/ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/ the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself M S

harangue C1

/həˈræŋ/ a lengthy and aggressive speech or lecture M S

inflection C1

/ɪnˈflɛkʃən/ a change in the form of a word to show grammatical features M S

lampoon C1

/læmˈpuːn/ to publicly criticize someone or something by using ridicule or sarcasm M S

pontificate C1

/pɑːnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/ to express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic way M S

prepend C1

/priˈpɛnd/ to add something at the beginning of a string or text M S

exemplify C1

/ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪ/ to serve as a clear example of something M S