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Communication and language – English vocabulary

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57 English words with meanings: clarify, communicate, communication, comprehend, confirm… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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  1. clarify /'klærɪfaɪ/ (verb) — to make something clear
    Example: Please clarify what you mean by that statement.
    Synonyms: explain, elucidate, simplify
  2. communicate /kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/ (verb) — to share ideas or information
    Example: We use email to communicate with our clients.
    Synonyms: convey, interact, transmit
  3. communication /kə,mju:nɪ'keɪʃən/ (noun) — sharing information or ideas with others
    Example: Good communication is essential for teamwork.
    Synonyms: interaction, exchange, conversation
  4. comprehend /,kɒmprɪ'hend/ (verb) — to know the meaning of something
    Example: It took me a while to comprehend the instructions.
    Synonyms: understand, grasp, perceive
  5. confirm /kən'fɜ:m/ (verb) — to say something is true
    Example: Please confirm your attendance by replying to this email.
    Synonyms: verify, affirm, validate
  6. converse /'kɒnvɜ:s/ (verb) — to talk with someone
    Example: We often converse about our future plans over coffee.
    Synonyms: talk, chat, communicate
  7. current affairs /,kʌrənt ə'feəz/ (noun) — recent news about politics and events
    Example: He reads the newspaper every morning to stay updated on current affairs.
    Synonyms: current events, news, public affairs
  8. define /dɪ'faɪn/ (verb) — to say what something means
    Example: Can you define what success means to you?
    Synonyms: describe, explain, clarify
  9. demonstrate /'demənstreɪt/ (verb) — to show or give an example
    Example: The teacher will demonstrate how to solve the problem.
    Synonyms: show, exhibit, display
  10. depict /dɪ'pɪkt/ (verb) — to describe something
    Example: The painting depicts a peaceful countryside scene.
    Synonyms: illustrate, portray, represent
  11. deter /dɪ'tɜ:r/ (verb) — to stop someone by fear or warning
    Example: Strict penalties are meant to deter people from committing crimes.
    Synonyms: discourage, prevent, restrain
  12. deterrent /dɪ'tɛrənt/ (noun) — something or someone that stops others
    Example: Harsh punishments can act as a deterrent to crime.
    Synonyms: hindrance, obstacle, discouragement
  13. dialect /'daɪəlekt/ (noun) — local way of speaking
    Example: They spoke a local dialect that was hard for outsiders to understand.
    Synonyms: regional language, vernacular, local speech
  14. distinguish /dɪ'stɪŋɡwɪʃ/ (verb) — to see the difference
    Example: It’s hard to distinguish one twin from the other.
    Synonyms: differentiate, discern, separate
  15. distorted /dɪ'stɔ:tɪd/ (adjective) — twisted from the truth
    Example: The photo looked distorted after being stretched too much.
    Synonyms: warped, twisted, misrepresented
  16. editor /'edɪtə/ (noun) — a person who edits news
    Example: The editor reviewed the article before it was published.
    Synonyms: proofreader, publisher, copy editor
  17. enforce /ɪn'fɔ:s/ (verb) — to make sure a rule is followed
    Example: The police are responsible for enforcing the law.
    Synonyms: implement, apply, execute
  18. exclude /ɪks'klu:d/ (verb) — to leave out or keep someone out
    Example: The new policy will exclude anyone without proper identification.
    Synonyms: omit, leave out, eliminate
  19. explain /ɪk'spleɪn/ (verb) — to make something clear
    Example: Please explain the rules before we start the game.
    Synonyms: clarify, describe, interpret
  20. express /ɪk'spres/ (verb) — to show or say how you feel
    Example: She used art to express her feelings.
    Synonyms: convey, show, communicate
  21. fluency /'flu:ənsi/ (noun) — smooth speaking
    Example: Her fluency in Spanish impressed everyone at the meeting.
    Synonyms: flow, eloquence, smoothness
  22. gesture /'dʒestʃə/ (noun) — a movement to show meaning
    Example: She made a friendly gesture by offering him a seat.
    Synonyms: sign, motion, expression
  23. have a say (idiom) — to have a chance to give your opinion
    Example: Everyone should have a say in how the company is run.
    Synonyms: have a voice, participate, contribute
  24. having said that (idiom) — but; even so
    Example: The hotel was nice; having said that, it was quite expensive.
    Synonyms: however, nevertheless, still
  25. illustrate /'ɪləstreɪt/ (verb) — to explain with an example
    Example: The chart helps illustrate how the data has changed over time.
    Synonyms: demonstrate, explain, clarify
  26. imply /ɪm'plaɪ/ (verb) — to suggest without saying directly
    Example: Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.
    Synonyms: hint, suggest, insinuate
  27. incoherent /,ɪnkəʊ'hɪərənt/ (adjective) — not clear or well connected
    Example: His speech was so incoherent that nobody understood his point.
    Synonyms: unclear, confused, disjointed
  28. indicate /'ɪndɪkeɪt/ (verb) — to point out or show
    Example: The map indicates where the treasure is buried.
    Synonyms: show, point out, reveal
  29. inform /ɪn'fɔ:m/ (verb) — give information
    Example: Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.
    Synonyms: notify, tell, advise
  30. language /'læŋɡwɪdʒ/ (noun) — the way people speak and write
    Example: English is the most widely spoken language in the world.
    Synonyms: tongue, speech, dialect

…and 27 more words in this set.

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