Communication
Speaking, listening, writing, and the art of being understood.
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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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interjection
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/ˌɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/
A word or short phrase used to express sudden emotion, such as "wow" or "ouch."
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monosyllable
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/ˌmɑː.noʊˈsɪl.ə.bəl/
a word or utterance consisting of one syllable
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inroad
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/ˈɪn.roʊd/
a noticeable advance, effect, or penetration, especially in the phrase make an inroad or make inroads
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equivocation
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/ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/
the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself
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harangue
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/həˈræŋ/
a lengthy and aggressive speech or lecture
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inflection
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/ɪnˈflɛkʃən/
a change in the form of a word to show grammatical features
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affidavit
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/ˌæf.ɪˈdeɪ.vɪt/
A written statement that someone swears to be true, used as evidence in a court of law
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wanker
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/ˈwæŋkə/
A strongly offensive British and Commonwealth insult for a person regarded as stupid, annoying, or self-important.
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confer with
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to consult someone for advice or discussion
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confide in
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to tell someone private information because one trusts them
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