a

abuse ·noun (LANGUAGE)

Definition: rude and offensive words said to another person Level: C2

a

address ·verb (SPEAK)

Definition: to speak to someone, or to give a speech to an audience Level: C2

a

allege ·verb

Definition: to say that something is true or state something as a fact without giving proof Level: C2

a

attack ·noun (CRITICISM)

Definition: when you say something to strongly criticize someone or something Level: C2

b

bark ·verb (SHOUT)

Definition: to say something loudly and quickly Level: C2

c

caution ·verb

Definition: to warn someone of something Level: C2

c

channel ·noun (COMMUNICATION)

Definition: a way of communicating with people or getting something done Level: C2

c

clarity ·noun

Definition: the quality of being clear and easy to understand Level: C2

c

cliché ·noun

Definition: something that is said or done too often, so that it becomes boring or without meaning Level: C2

c

clichéd ·adjective

Definition: said or done too often and therefore boring or without real meaning Level: C2

c

coherence ·noun (CLEAR)

Definition: the state of being clear and easy to understand Level: C2

c

coherent ·adjective (UNDERSTAND)

Definition: If someone is coherent, you can understand what they say. Level: C2

c

condemn ·verb

Definition: to say very strongly that you think something is wrong or very bad Level: C2

d

debate ·verb

Definition: to discuss a subject in a formal way Level: C2

d

dialect ·noun

Definition: a form of a language that people speak in a particular part of a country Level: C2

d

dialogue ·noun (DISCUSSION)

Definition: a formal discussion between countries or groups of people Level: C2

d

dispute ·noun (DISAGREEMENT)

Definition: a disagreement, especially one that lasts a long time Level: C2

e

exclaim ·verb

Definition: to say something suddenly and loudly because you are surprised, annoyed, excited, etc. Level: C2

f

frown ·verb (SHOW ANGER)

Definition: to make your face show that you are annoyed or worried by moving your eyebrows Level: C2

g

grammatical ·adjective

Definition: relating to grammar, or obeying the rules of grammar Level: C2

g

groan ·verb

Definition: to make a long, low sound such as when expressing pain, unhappiness, etc. Level: C2

g

groan ·noun

Definition: a long, low sound such as one expressing pain, unhappiness, etc. Level: C2

i

implication ·noun (SUGGESTION)

Definition: when you seem to suggest something without saying it directly Level: C2

i

implicit ·adjective

Definition: suggested but not stated directly Level: C2

i

imply ·verb (NOT DIRECT)

Definition: to suggest or show something, without saying it directly Level: C2

i

inquiry ·noun (PROCESS)

Definition: an official process to discover the facts about something bad that has happened Level: C2

i

introduce ·verb (TO AN AUDIENCE)

Definition: to tell an audience who is going to speak to them or perform for them Level: C2

i

issue ·verb

Definition: to officially say something or give someone something Level: C2

l

label ·noun (WORD)

Definition: a word or phrase that is used to describe the qualities of someone or something, usually in a way that is not fair Level: C2

l

lecture ·verb

Definition: to give a formal talk to a group of people, often at a university Level: C2

l

lobby ·verb

Definition: to try to persuade the government or an official group to do something Level: C2

m

maintain ·verb (SAY SOMETHING IS TRUE)

Definition: to say that you are certain something is true Level: C2

m

margin ·noun (OUTER PART)

Definition: an empty space down the side of a page of writing Level: C2

m

metaphor ·noun

Definition: a way of describing something by comparing it with something else which has some of the same qualities Level: C2

m

misinterpret ·verb

Definition: to understand something in the wrong way Level: C2

m

misinterpretation ·noun

Definition: when something is understood in the wrong way Level: C2

m

moan ·verb (COMPLAIN)

Definition: to complain or speak in a way that shows you are unhappy Level: C2

m

motion ·noun (SUGGESTION)

Definition: a suggestion that you make in a formal meeting or court of law Level: C2

o

only ·conjunction

Definition: used to introduce a statement which explains why something you have just said cannot happen or is not completely true Level: C2

p

paper ·noun (WRITING)

Definition: a piece of writing about a particular subject Level: C2

p

persuasion ·noun

Definition: when you persuade someone Level: C2

p

plant ·verb (IDEA/DOUBTS)

Definition: to make someone start thinking something Level: C2

p

plea ·noun

Definition: a strong request Level: C2

p

plead ·verb (ASK)

Definition: to ask for something in a strong and emotional way Level: C2

p

plead ·verb (EXCUSE)

Definition: to say something as an excuse Level: C2

p

poetic ·adjective

Definition: relating to poetry Level: C2

p

present ·verb (INFORMATION)

Definition: to give people information in a formal way Level: C2

p

print ·noun (LETTERS)

Definition: words, letters, or numbers that are produced on paper by a machine Level: C2

p

propaganda ·noun

Definition: information or ideas, which are often false, that an organization prints or broadcasts to make people agree with what it is saying Level: C2

p

proverb ·noun

Definition: a famous phrase or sentence which gives you advice Level: C2

p

put ·verb (SAY)

Definition: to say something using particular words Level: C2

q

quotation ·noun (PHRASE)

Definition: a sentence or phrase that is taken out of a book, poem, or play Level: C2

q

quote ·noun (REPEAT)

Definition: the repeat of words that someone else has said or written Level: C2

r

rage ·verb (SPEAK)

Definition: to speak or behave in a very angry way Level: C2

r

reassurance ·noun

Definition: something that you say to make someone stop worrying Level: C2

r

relate ·verb (TELL)

Definition: to tell a story or describe a series of events Level: C2

r

represent ·verb (SPEAK/ACT FOR)

Definition: to officially speak or do something for someone else because they have asked you to Level: C2

r

reproach ·noun

Definition: criticism of someone, especially for not being successful or not doing what is expected Level: C2

r

reproach ·verb

Definition: to criticize someone for not being successful or not doing what is expected Level: C2

s

saying ·noun

Definition: a famous phrase that people use to give advice about life Level: C2

s

sell ·verb (IDEA/PLAN)

Definition: to persuade someone that an idea or plan is good Level: C2

s

signal ·verb

Definition: to make a movement which gives information or tells people what to do Level: C2

s

snap ·verb (SPEAK ANGRILY)

Definition: to say something suddenly in an angry way Level: C2

s

story ·noun (EXPLANATION)

Definition: an explanation of why something happened, which may not be true Level: C2

t

talk ·noun (PEOPLE)

Definition: when people talk about what might happen or be true Level: C2

t

tribute ·noun

Definition: something which you do or say to show that you respect and admire someone, especially in a formal situation Level: C2

u

utter ·verb

Definition: to say something Level: C2

v

voice ·verb

Definition: to say what you think about a particular subject Level: C2