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Engaging in Verbal Communication

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7) / Engaging in Verbal Communication

Engaging in Verbal Communication

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verbalize
ver
ba
lize
Verb

to express in words or articulate verbally

She verbalizes her thoughts clearly during the presentation.

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discourse
dis
course
Noun

the structured use of language to convey meaning across sentences or exchanges, often reflecting social or cultural context

The professor analyzed the discourse of political speeches.

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converse
con
verse
Verb

to engage in a conversation with someone

During the event, people gathered to converse about various topics of interest.

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vocalize
vo
ca
lize
Verb

to produce sounds or words with one's voice

In the recording studio, the artist took multiple attempts to vocalize the lyrics with the perfect emotional intensity.

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utter
u
tter
Verb

to make audible sounds without necessarily forming clear or meaningful words

In pain, she uttered a loud cry for help.

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mouth
mouth
Noun

our body part that we use for eating, speaking, and breathing

He chewed his food with his mouth closed, showing good manners.

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articulate
ar
tic
u
late
Verb

to pronounce or utter something in a clear and precise way

It's important for public speakers to articulate their words effectively to engage the audience.

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pronounce
pro
nounce
Verb

to say the sound of a letter or word correctly or in a specific way

She pronounces each word with clarity during the language class.

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enunciate
e
nun
ciate
Verb

to clearly and correctly articulate words

The news anchor is trained to enunciate every word to ensure the audience comprehends the information.

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recite
re
cite
Verb

to say something from memory, such as a poem or speech

The student recites the multiplication table in class.

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impart
im
part
Verb

to make information, knowledge, or a skill known or understood

The professor imparts valuable insights during every class to enhance student understanding.

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chatter
cha
tter
Verb

to talk quickly and a lot about unimportant and idiotic things

The students chattered happily in the hallway after the announcement of a surprise field trip.

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jabber
ja
bber
Verb

to talk rapidly and excitedly, often in a senseless manner

The children jabbered excitedly about the upcoming school field trip, making it hard for the teacher to get their attention.

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confer
confer
Verb

to give an official degree, title, right, etc. to someone

The university will confer degrees upon the graduating students during the commencement ceremony.

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overstate
o
ver
state
Verb

to describe something in a way that makes it seem more important or extreme than it really is

The job applicant was cautioned not to overstate their experience on the resume.

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exaggerate
e
xa
gge
rate
Verb

to describe something better, larger, worse, etc. than it truly is

She tends to exaggerate her accomplishments on her resume to make herself stand out.

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reach out
reach out
Verb

to contact someone to get assistance or help

She urged him to reach out to his family.

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profess
pro
fess
Verb

to openly declare a belief, opinion, or intention

The artist professed that her paintings were inspired by the beauty of nature and the emotions they evoke.

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interrupt
in
te
rrupt
Verb

to stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily

She interrupted the meeting to ask a question.

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yell
yell
Verb

to shout very loudly

In the crowded stadium, fans would often yell and cheer for their favorite team.

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