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The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
"His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition."
Clear, logical, and convincing; having a strong basis in reason and evidence.
"His cogent argument left no room for doubt."
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
"His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable."
An implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase, beyond its literal definition.
"The word "home" has a warm connotation of comfort and safety."
A subtle difference in expression, meaning, or response; a slight variation in tone or feeling.
"Understanding the nuance of different accents takes practice."
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
"A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages."
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
"She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors."
A general agreement or common opinion reached by a group; unanimous decision or shared view.
"The team reached a consensus on the project deadline."
The action of spreading information, knowledge, or ideas widely; distribution or circulation.
"The dissemination of information through social media is rapid."
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
"The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died"."
The exchange of information, ideas, or feelings between people; the act of conveying meaning.
"Effective communication is key to building strong relationships."
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
"The author is a prolific writer, publishing multiple books yearly."
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
"The journey to success was long and arduous."
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
"Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth."
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
"The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain."
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
"The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience."
The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
"She felt ambivalence about making a final decision."
The action of delaying or postponing something.
"Procrastination can negatively affect your goals."
To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
"His actions only served to exacerbate the problem."
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
"Use discretion when making important decisions."
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
"The lackluster performance disappointed the audience."
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
"The presentation of the new product was well received."
Critical observation or examination.
"The proposal is under intense scrutiny by the committee."
The state or situation of being alone.
"Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection."
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