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Speaking & sounds

How people say things, and the noises the world makes. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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Advanced, Core, Stretch levels: the first 12 of 15, A to Z.

  • eloquence

    nounAdvanced

    the skill of speaking in a fluent and persuasive way

    Similar:
    fluency
    Opposite:
    inarticulateness

  • eloquent

    adj.Advanced

    able to speak clearly and with power

    Similar:
    articulate
    Opposite:
    inarticulate

  • emphasis

    nounCore

    special importance or attention given to something

    Similar:
    stress
    Opposite:
    disregard

  • emphatic

    adj.Advanced

    said or done in a strong, clear and forceful way

    Similar:
    forceful
    Opposite:
    ambiguous

  • equivocal

    adj.Stretch

    unclear, with more than one possible meaning

    Similar:
    vague
    Opposite:
    clear

  • equivocate

    verbStretch

    to speak in a vague way to avoid saying the truth

    Similar:
    hedge
    Opposite:
    assert

  • eulogy

    nounStretch

    a speech or piece of writing praising someone

    Similar:
    tribute
    Opposite:
    criticism

  • euphemism

    nounStretch

    a mild, polite word used instead of a harsh one

    Similar:
    polite saying
    Opposite:
    clarity

  • euphonious

    adj.Stretch

    pleasant and sweet to listen to

    Similar:
    melodious
    Opposite:
    cacophonous

  • exaggerate

    verbCore

    to make something seem bigger or better than it is

    Similar:
    overstate
    Opposite:
    downplay

  • exclaim

    verbCore

    to cry out suddenly in surprise, joy or anger

    Similar:
    shout
    Opposite:
    murmur

  • exhort

    verbStretch

    to urge someone strongly to do something

    Similar:
    urge
    Opposite:
    deter

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