Communication

prate C2

/preɪt/ to talk at length in a foolish, trivial, or tiresome way M S

unacknowledged C2

/ˌʌn.əkˈnɑː.lɪdʒd/ not admitted, recognized, or accepted as true or existing M S

viz C2

/vɪz/ namely; that is to say, used to introduce a clarification or list M S

gibber C2

/ˈdʒɪb.ɚ/ to speak rapidly and incoherently, especially from fear, excitement, or confusion M S

elide C2

/ɪˈlaɪd/ to omit a sound, syllable, word, or other element M S

colloquially C2

/kəˈloʊ.kwi.əli/ In informal, everyday language. M S

aphorism C2

/ˈæfərɪzəm/ a concise, memorable statement expressing a general truth or principle M S

interlocutor C2

/ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑk.jə.təɹ/ A person who takes part in dialogue or conversation: a locutive partner. M S

rhetorically C2

/rəˈtɔrɪkli/ In a way that asks a question without expecting an answer. M S

stenography C2

/stəˈnɑːɡrəfi/ the art, system, or practice of recording speech rapidly in shorthand or with a stenotype machine M S

philologist C2

/fɪˈlɑːlədʒɪst/ a scholar who studies the historical development, structure, and relationships of languages, especially through written texts M S

felicitation C2

/fəˌlɪsəˈteɪʃən/ formal and usually plural: an expression of congratulation, pleasure, or good wishes offered for someone's success or good fortune M S

telegraphy C2

/təˈlɛɡɹəfi/ the practice or technology of transmitting coded messages over long distances by electrical, optical, or radio signals M S

splutter C2

/ˈsplʌtɚ/ to speak rapidly or confusedly with spitting sounds, especially from anger or excitement M S

pule C2

/pjuːl/ to cry or whine weakly M S

garble C2

/ˈɡɑː(ɹ)bəl/ To pick out such parts (of a text) as may serve a purpose not intended by the original author; to mutilate; to pervert. M S

invective C2

/ɪnˈvɛktɪv/ Something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another. M S

screed C2

/skɹid/ A piece of writing (such as an article, letter, or list) or a speech, especially if long. M S

sidereal C2

/saɪˈdɪɚ.i.əl/ (of divisions of time) determined by daily motion of the stars M S

braggadocio C2

/ˌbræɡəˈdoʊtʃioʊ/ arrogant or exaggerated boasting intended to impress others M S

elucidation C2

/ɪˌlusɪˈdeɪʃən/ the act or process of making something clear by explaining it M S

palter C2

/ˈpɔl.tɚ/ To talk insincerely; to prevaricate or equivocate in speech or actions. M S

badinage C2

/ˌbɑdɪˈnɑʒ/ playful, lighthearted teasing or witty conversation M S

inkpot C2

/ˈɪŋkˌpɑt/ a small pot or container for holding writing ink, especially for use with a dip pen or quill M S

logorrhea C2

/ˌlɔ.ɡəˈɹi.ə/ Excessive and often uncontrollable speaking due to a mental disorder. M S

disputation C2

/ˌdɪspjəˈteɪʃən/ formal argument or sustained verbal controversy about a question M S

polemical C2

/pəˈlɛmɪkəl/ expressing strong criticism or argument about a controversial subject M S

reprehend C2

/ˌɹɛpɹəˈhɛnd/ express strong disapproval of M S

enthuse C2

/ɛnˈθuz/ To talk or write about something with great excitement and enthusiasm. M S

ductus C2

/ˈdʌktəs/ the characteristic direction, order, speed, and manner of the strokes used in handwriting or calligraphy M S

expostulate C2

/ɪkˈspɑːstʃəleɪt/ to reason or protest earnestly with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct them, usually followed by with M S

importunity C2

/ˌɪmpɔrˈtuːnəti/ persistent and pressing requests or demands, especially when they are troublesome M S

précis C2

/ˈpreɪ.si/ a concise summary of the essential facts or main points of a text, speech, or argument M S

ideogram C2

/ˈɪd.i.oʊ.ɡɹæm/ a written or graphic symbol that represents an idea or thing without directly representing the sounds of its name M S

append C2

/ʌˈpɛnd/ to add something at the end of a document, list, or data structure M S

discursive C2

/dɪˈskɝsɪv/ moving from subject to subject rather than following a concise, orderly line M S

corrector C2

/kəˈrɛktɚ/ a person, device, or process that identifies and corrects errors, faults, or improper behavior M S

sibilant C2

/ˈsɪbɪlənt/ having or producing a hissing or hushing sound M S

blether C2

/ˈblɛðər/ chiefly Scottish and Northern English: foolish, idle, or long-winded talk M S

sophist C2

/ˈsoʊfɪst/ a person who uses clever but fallacious or misleading arguments M S

downstroke C2

/ˈdaʊnˌstɹoʊk/ a stroke or movement made downward, especially with a pen, brush, tool, or musical plectrum M S

gibe C2

/dʒaɪb/ a mocking or insulting remark intended to wound or provoke M S

flapdoodle C2

/ˈflæpˌduːdəl/ informal, often dated: foolish, pretentious, or insincere talk; nonsense M S

speechmaking C2

/ˈspiːtʃˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/ delivering an address to a public audience M S

dragoman C2

/ˈdræɡəmən/ an interpreter and guide in the Near East M S

demur C2

/dɪˈmɝ/ to raise an objection or express reluctance, often politely M S

disavowal C2

/ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ.əl/ an act or statement denying knowledge of, responsibility for, connection with, or support for something M S

valediction C2

/ˌvæləˈdɪkʃən/ the act of saying farewell, or the words used when parting M S

pabulum C2

/ˈpæbjʊləm/ bland, simplistic, or intellectually undemanding material offered as if it were nourishing M S

upstroke C2

/ˈʌpˌstɹoʊk/ a stroke or movement made upward, especially with a pen, brush, piston, or musical plectrum M S

stenographic C2

/ˌstɛnəˈɡɹæfɪk/ relating to, written in, or employing shorthand or stenography M S

gnomic C2

/ˈnoʊmɪk/ expressed in a short, mysterious way that seems wise but is difficult to understand M S

declamation C2

/ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/ the formal, forceful, or theatrical delivery of a speech M S

shibboleth C2

/ˈʃɪb.əl.eθ/ a slogan, belief, or custom strongly associated with a group, especially one repeated after it has lost much of its original force or truth M S

prattler C2

/ˈpɹætəlɚ/ a person who talks at length in a foolish, trivial, or childlike way M S

incommunicable C2

/ˌɪn.kəˈmjuː.nɪ.kə.bəl/ That cannot be communicated or transmitted M S

neologism C2

/niˈɑləˌd͡ʒɪzəm/ A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase. M S

stentorian C2

/stenˈtɔːriən/ extremely loud and powerful, especially when describing a person's voice M S

intelligibility C2

/ɪnˌtɛlədʒəˈbɪləti/ the quality or degree of being understandable or capable of rational explanation M S

picaresque C2

/pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ involving clever rogues or adventurers especially as in a type of fiction M S

execration C2

/ˌɛksəˈkreɪʃən/ a curse or forceful expression of hatred and condemnation M S

euphony C2

/ˈjuːfəni/ A pronunciation of letters and syllables which is pleasing to the ear. M S

panegyric C2

/ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/ a formal speech or piece of writing that offers elaborate praise M S

typewrite C2

/ˈtaɪp.raɪt/ dated: to write or produce text with a typewriter M S

exclamatory C2

/ɪkˈsklæməˌtɔɹi/ expressed as, containing, or resembling an exclamation M S

temporize C2

/ˈtɛmpəraɪz/ to delay making a decision or commitment, or to act evasively, in order to gain time or an advantage M S

gesticulation C2

/dʒɛˌstɪkjəˈleɪʃən/ an expressive movement of the hands, arms, or body, especially one made while speaking M S

mispronunciation C2

/mɪspɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ an incorrect pronunciation or the act of pronouncing something incorrectly M S

defamer C2

/dɪˈfeɪmɚ/ a person who damages another person's reputation by making false or malicious statements M S

stenograph C2

/ˈstɛn.ə.ɡɹæf/ to write down or report speech rapidly in shorthand M S

heliograph C2

/ˈhiːliəˌɡræf/ an instrument that sends coded signals over a distance by reflecting flashes of sunlight with a mirror M S

signification C2

/ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ the message that is intended or expressed or signified M S

reduplication C2

/rɪˌduːplɪˈkeɪʃən/ a word-formation process in which all or part of a word, root, or syllable is repeated M S

prolixity C2

/pɹoʊˈlɪksəti/ the quality of using too many words or continuing for a tiresomely long time M S

recriminate C2

/ɹɪˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/ to answer an accusation by making a counteraccusation M S

indite C2

/ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ to write or compose a text, especially a formal or literary one M S

volubility C2

the quality of being facile in speech and writing M S

disputant C2

/dɪˈspjuːtənt/ formal: a person who takes part in a dispute, controversy, or debate M S

raillery C2

/ˈreɪlɚi/ formal: good-humored teasing, banter, or lightly mocking talk M S

stentor C2

/ˈstɛntɝ/ a person with an exceptionally loud or powerful voice M S

misstatement C2

/ˌmɪsˈsteɪtmənt/ an inaccurate or incorrect statement, especially one made unintentionally M S

moue C2

/muː/ a small pout or grimace expressing disdain, discontent, mock annoyance, or flirtatious displeasure M S

traduce C2

/tɹəˈdus/ to speak maliciously and falsely about someone; to defame M S

eulogist C2

/ˈjuːlədʒɪst/ a person who delivers a speech or piece of writing in praise of someone, especially at a funeral M S

declamatory C2

/dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/ delivered in the forceful, formal manner of a public speech or recitation M S

periphrasis C2

/pəˈrɪfrəsɪs/ an indirect or roundabout way of expressing something M S

elogium C2

/ɪˈloʊdʒiəm/ a formal expression of praise; an encomium or eulogy M S

disquisition C2

/ˌdɪs.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ a long, formal, and methodical discussion or written analysis of a subject M S

blandishment C2

/ˈblæn.dɪʃ.mənt/ Flattering words or actions used to coax or persuade someone. M S

lexicographer C2

/ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡrəfər/ a person who writes, compiles, or edits dictionaries M S

expatiate C2

/ɪkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/ to speak or write at length and in detail about a subject, usually followed by on or upon M S

ululation C2

/ˌjuljuˈleɪʃən/ a long, loud, wavering or trilling cry expressing strong emotion, or the act of making such a cry M S

expostulation C2

/ɪkˌspɑː.stjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ an earnest expression of disagreement, protest, or complaint intended to persuade someone M S

scurrility C2

/skəˈrɪləti/ coarse, abusive, obscene, or foul-mouthed language M S

adjuration C2

/ˌædʒəˈreɪʃən/ an earnest appeal, solemn command, or urgent entreaty M S

interrogatively C2

In a questioning way; as if asking a question. M S