Communication

hmm C2+

/hm̩/ a sound used to show that someone is thinking, hesitating, doubtful, or mildly interested M S

ta-ta C2+

/təˈtɑ/ informal: goodbye M S

tch C2+

/ǀ/ a representation of the dental click used to show disapproval or disgust; tut, tsk M S

humph C2+

/hʌmf/ a closed-mouth grunt expressing doubt, annoyance, contempt, or disapproval M S

rebus C2+

/ˈɹibəs/ An arrangement of pictures, symbols, or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle. M S

pall C2+

/pɔl/ a heavy, fine canvas, especially one laid over a coffin or tomb M S

speer C2+

/spɪɹ/ in Scots and northern English, to ask, inquire, or seek information M S

flippant C2+

/ˈflɪpənt/ Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert. M S

heigh C2+

/heɪ/ an exclamation used to attract attention, urge someone on, or express surprise M S

coda C2+

/ˈkoʊ.də/ The optional final sound of a syllable or word, occurring after its nucleus and usually composed of one or more consonants. M S

sere C2+

/sɪ(ə)ɹ/ Without moisture; dry. M S

tête-à-tête C2+

/ˌteɪt.əˈteɪt/ a private conversation or meeting between two people M S

haw-haw C2+

/ˈhɔˌhɔ/ a loud, coarse, or affected laugh M S

pooh-pooh C2+

/ˌpuːˈpuː/ to dismiss an idea, concern, or suggestion as foolish or unimportant, often contemptuously M S

glower C2+

/ˈɡloʊə(ɹ)/ An angry glare or stare. M S

yawp C2+

/jɔp/ to utter a loud, harsh, or coarse cry M S

formule C2+

/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjuːl/ formula (model) M S

maunder C2+

/ˈmɔndɚ/ To speak in a disorganized or desultory manner; to babble or prattle. M S

peroration C2+

/pɛɹəˈɹeɪʃən/ the concluding section of an oration M S

bullyrag C2+

/ˈbʊliˌræɡ/ to intimidate or dominate someone by bullying M S

superscribe C2+

/ˌsuːpɚˈskraɪb/ to write an address, title, or other words on the outside or upper part of something M S

threap C2+

/θriːp/ chiefly northern British or Scots: to scold, chide, argue with, or rebuke someone M S

blunt C2+

/blʌnt/ having a dull edge or point; direct and tactless in speech M S

assent C2+

/əˈsɛnt/ agreement or approval; to express agreement M S

eulogize C2+

/ˈjuləˌdʒaɪz/ to praise highly, especially in a formal speech or writing M S

affix C2+

/əˈfɪks/ to attach or fasten; a prefix or suffix added to a word M S

confab C2+

/ˈkɑnfæb/ an informal conversation or discussion; to chat M S

aye C2+

/aɪ/ yes; an affirmative vote or answer M S

denominate C2+

/dɪˈnɑmɪneɪt/ to call by a name or to express in a given unit M S

dispraise C2+

/dɪsˈpreɪz/ (literary) to speak of with disapproval; censure M S

gist C2+

/dʒɪst/ the central or essential meaning of a speech or text M S

palaver C2+

/pəˈlævɚ/ prolonged and idle talk; a tedious fuss M S

snarl C2+

/snɑrl/ to growl with bared teeth, or to speak angrily M S

yea C2+

/jeɪ/ yes; an affirmative vote or response M S

blab C2+

/blæb/ to reveal secrets through careless or indiscreet talk M S

blather C2+

/ˈblæðɚ/ to talk at length in a foolish or nonsensical way M S

boo C2+

/bu/ an exclamation to startle or to express disapproval M S

decipher C2+

/dɪˈsaɪfɚ/ to convert from code or obscure form into intelligible language M S

execrate C2+

/ˈɛksəˌkreɪt/ to feel or express great loathing for; to curse M S

locution C2+

/loʊˈkjuʃən/ a particular word, phrase, or style of expression M S

monotone C2+

/ˈmɑnəˌtoʊn/ a single unvaried tone or pitch in speech or sound M S

stutter C2+

/ˈstʌtɚ/ to speak with involuntary repetition of sounds M S

underscore C2+

/ˌʌndɚˈskɔːr/ to emphasize; to draw a line beneath text M S

whilom C2+

/ˈhwaɪləm/ archaic word for formerly or former M S

accouple C2+

/əˈkʌpəl/ archaic word for to join or couple together M S

attaintment C2+

/əˈteɪntmənt/ archaic word for the act of attainting or staining with dishonour M S

backbite C2+

/ˈbækbaɪt/ to speak maliciously about someone who is absent M S

balderdash C2+

/ˈbɔːldɚdæʃ/ senseless or nonsensical talk; rubbish M S

befile C2+

/bɪˈfaɪl/ archaic word for to make foul or defile M S

betalk C2+

/bɪˈtɔk/ to talk about, discuss, or address at length M S

blabber C2+

/ˈblæbɚ/ to talk foolishly, indiscreetly, or at excessive length M S

blither C2+

/ˈblɪðɚ/ to talk nonsense; to babble incoherently M S

expletive C2+

/ˈɛksplɪtɪv/ a profane or obscene exclamation; a meaningless filler word M S

intemperate C2+

/ɪnˈtɛmpərət/ lacking moderation, especially in indulgence or speech M S

interrogatory C2+

/ˌɪntəˈrɑɡətɔri/ having the form of a question; also a formal written question in law M S

literate C2+

/ˈlɪtərət/ able to read and write; well educated M S

mute C2+

/mjut/ refraining from or unable to produce speech or sound M S

prolix C2+

/proʊˈlɪks/ tediously lengthy and wordy in speech or writing M S

subscribe C2+

/səbˈskraɪb/ to arrange to receive something regularly, or to express agreement M S

vocalize C2+

/ˈvoʊkəlaɪz/ to utter or express with the voice M S

ay C2+

/aɪ/ yes; an affirmative vote or reply M S

baloney C2+

/bəˈloʊni/ foolish or deceptive talk; nonsense M S

baragouin C2+

/ˌbærəˈɡwɪn/ unintelligible or jargon-like speech; gibberish M S

chatter C2+

/ˈtʃætɚ/ to talk rapidly and at length about trivial matters M S

connective C2+

/kəˈnɛktɪv/ serving to connect; a word or tissue that links M S

contraction C2+

/kənˈtrækʃən/ the act of shrinking or a shortened word form M S

debatable C2+

/dɪˈbeɪtəbəl/ open to question or dispute; uncertain M S

explicate C2+

/ˈɛksplɪˌkeɪt/ to analyze and develop in detail; to explain fully M S

gainsay C2+

/ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/ to deny or contradict; to speak against M S

hyperbolize C2+

/haɪˈpɝbəˌlaɪz/ to exaggerate or describe in extravagant terms M S

mime C2+

/maɪm/ acting using gesture and movement without speech; to perform thus M S

overstate C2+

/ˌoʊvərˈsteɪt/ to express or describe something as more than it really is M S

poser C2+

/ˈpoʊzər/ a puzzling question or problem; one who poses or affects a persona M S

prattle C2+

/ˈprætəl/ to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way M S

rede C2+

/rid/ counsel or advice; an archaic word for guidance or a plan M S

scrawl C2+

/skrɔl/ to write or draw in a hurried, careless, untidy way M S

tummy C2+

/ˈtʌmi/ the stomach or belly, especially in informal or childish speech M S

vocable C2+

/ˈvoʊkəbəl/ a word regarded as a unit of sound rather than meaning M S

abbreviate C2+

/əˈbriviˌeɪt/ to shorten a word, phrase, or text M S

acceptation C2+

/ˌæksɛpˈteɪʃən/ the accepted or usual meaning of a word or expression M S

agonist C2+

/ˈæɡənɪst/ a contender or protagonist; (pharmacology) a substance that triggers a response M S

ar C2+

/ɑr/ the name of the letter R M S

blandish C2+

/ˈblændɪʃ/ to coax or persuade with flattery; to cajole M S

bunny C2+

/ˈbʌni/ a child's word for a rabbit M S

cajole C2+

/kəˈdʒoʊl/ to persuade someone by flattery or coaxing M S

cant C2+

/kænt/ hypocritical or insincere talk; the jargon of a particular group M S

civility C2+

/səˈvɪləti/ formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech M S

colloquy C2+

/ˈkɑləkwi/ a formal conversation or dialogue M S

curt C2+

/kɝt/ rudely brief in speech or manner M S

delineate C2+

/dɪˈlɪniˌeɪt/ to describe or portray precisely; to mark out boundaries M S

denotative C2+

/ˈdinoʊˌteɪtɪv/ relating to the literal meaning of a word rather than its associations M S

derivation C2+

/ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/ the origin or source of something, especially a word's formation M S

diction C2+

/ˈdɪkʃən/ the choice and use of words, or clarity of speech M S

encomium C2+

/ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/ a speech or piece of writing that warmly praises someone or something M S

felicitate C2+

/fəˈlɪsɪteɪt/ to congratulate or express good wishes to someone M S

gloze C2+

/ɡloʊz/ to explain away or minimize; to use flattering talk M S