Definition
Expressing oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
What is articulate?
team up or work together.
closed-minded
What is receptive?
The speaker was so __________ that even complex ideas sounded clear and simple.
What is articulate?
rough and misshapen and full of knots
What is gnarly?
Fluent, persuasive, and powerful expression in speech or writing
What is eloquence?
confident
What is assertive?
confuse
What is clarify?
Please keep your answer __________; we don’t have much time left in class.
What is concise?
shockingly brutal or cruel
What is atrocious?
To spread information, knowledge, or ideas widely
Succinct
What is concise?
unconvincing
What is persuasive?
The activist’s __________ inspired the crowd to join the cause.
What is eloquence?
not serious in content, attitude, or behavior
What is frivolous?
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially using figures of speech and other techniques
What is rhetoric?
understanding
Detail
What is paraphrase?
He tried to __________ his point by giving several examples.
What is clarify?
intended to attract notice and impress others
What is ostentatious?
Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or inexact
What is ambiguous?
conclusion
What is inference?
Explicit
Implication
By working late into the night, the team was able to __________ on the project and finish ahead of schedule.
What is collaborate?
a pessimistic feeling of distrust
What is cynicism?