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Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
"Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication."
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
"Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions."
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
"His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging."
The rise and fall of voice pitch when speaking that expresses meaning or emotion
"Proper intonation can make a speech more persuasive."
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
"Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication."
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
"The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement."
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
"The wedding was held on an auspicious day."
Having conflicting feelings or thoughts about the same subject
"She felt ambivalence about moving to a new city."
The ability to judge well and understand good from bad or analyze situations
"His discernment helped him make wise decisions."
Agreement or harmony between different elements or components
"There was a perfect congruence between his words and actions."
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
"The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family."
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
"The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first."
A subtle difference or distinction in understanding or expressing something
"Understanding the nuance of a foreign language takes time."
A change in the pitch or tone of voice when speaking that expresses meaning or emotion
"Her voice had a gentle inflection when she spoke kindly."
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
"Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement."
To support, strengthen, or improve something
"Regular exercise bolsters both mental and physical health."
The quality of sound being deep and reverberating, or a lasting impact on feelings
"The speech had a deep resonance with the audience."
Successful in producing desired results; effective
"The new treatment proved to be highly efficacious."
A complete transformation or change in form, structure, or development
"The caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis to become a butterfly."
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
"Many farmers still use conventional farming methods."
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
"Food adulteration poses a serious health risk."
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
"Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment."
Tending to cause harm; harmful or damaging.
"Smoking is detrimental to health."
Having the potential to cause cancer.
"Processed foods often contain carcinogenic substances."
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