Word- Definition
convey
communicate or transmit something
at the top of your voice
Shout or speak extremely loudly
The ____ sound of the alarm woke me up suddenly.
a) jarring b) misfit c) compelled to
a) jarring
be about to say
The teacher was about to say the date of the exam when she was interrupted by the students.
drone on
Not to stop speaking
breakdown in communication
Failure to effectively communicate, leading to misunderstandings and an inability to reach an agreement.
I don’t know ______ or enjoy the show.
a) slumping b) jarring c) pipe up
c) pipe up
say for certain
I can’t say for certain if I will make it to class on time
imply
Something to be involved with
lower your voice
Speak more quietly or with less volume
I felt ______ help her after hearing her story.
a) compelled to b) jarring c) slumping
a) compelled to
on speaking terms
I’m not on spelling terms with my sister after the argument.
interpret
Illustrate something to someone or about someone
means of communication
Methods used to exchange information, like speaking or writing
He was _____ in his chair, exhausted from the long day.
a) misfit b) slumping c) pipe up
b) slumping
speak on behalf of sb.
I will be speaking on behalf of my class in the meeting tomorrow.
hint
Give a clue to someone
raise your voice
Speak louder or with more volume.
She always felt like a ______ in the large crowd.
a) jarring b) compelled to c) misfit
c) misfit
speak out against
The workers decided to speak out against the bad treatment of their boss.