The words
Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.
- articulate
- to express an idea clearly in words
- “The presenter articulated the main concern in two sentences.”
- cohesion
- the way parts of a text or idea fit together clearly
- “Transitions help create cohesion between paragraphs.”
- coherent
- clear, logical, and easy to understand
- “Her response was coherent even though she had little preparation time.”
- elaborate
- to give more details or explain an idea further
- “Could you elaborate on the benefit you mentioned?”
- fluency
- the ability to speak or write smoothly and easily
- “Regular conversation practice can improve fluency.”
- instance
- a particular example or occurrence of something
- “For instance, public buses can reduce the number of cars on the road.”
- nevertheless
- despite what has just been said
- “The route is longer; nevertheless, it is safer.”
- paraphrase
- to express the same meaning using different words
- “Try to paraphrase the source instead of copying its sentence.”
- perspective
- a particular way of thinking about or viewing something
- “Living abroad gave him a broader perspective on education.”
- qualify
- to make a statement less general or less certain
- “The speaker qualifies the claim by mentioning the small sample.”
- stance
- a person's or group's position or opinion about an issue
- “The writer's stance becomes clear in the final paragraph.”
- transition
- a word or phrase that connects one idea or part to another
- “The transition from the example to the conclusion is smooth.”
- clarify
- to make an idea or statement easier to understand
- “The second example clarifies what the author means by access.”
- compare
- to examine two or more things for similarities and differences
- “The response compares online and face-to-face classes.”
- contrast
- to show how two things are different
- “The essay contrasts short-term savings with long-term costs.”
- emphasize
- to give special importance or attention to something
- “The conclusion emphasizes the role of public support.”
- illustrate
- to explain an idea by using an example or picture
- “The speaker illustrates the problem with a personal example.”
- summarize
- to give the main points in a shorter form
- “At the end, summarize the two reasons you discussed.”
- claim
- a statement that says something is true
- “The claim is stronger when it is supported by specific evidence.”
- counterargument
- an argument that challenges or disagrees with another argument
- “The writer acknowledges a counterargument before defending the proposal.”
- counterpoint
- an idea or fact that contrasts with or balances another idea
- “The final paragraph offers a useful counterpoint to the initial concern.”
- concession
- something admitted to be true even though it weakens an argument slightly
- “The concession makes the overall position sound more balanced.”
- criterion
- a standard used to judge or decide something
- “Cost is one criterion, but environmental impact also matters.”
- distinguish
- to recognize or show the difference between two things
- “The answer should distinguish facts from personal opinions.”
- sequence
- the order in which events or ideas happen
- “Use time expressions to show the sequence of the process.”
- specific
- clearly identified or exact rather than general
- “A specific example makes the explanation more convincing.”
- relevant
- directly connected with the subject being discussed
- “Choose only the details that are relevant to the question.”
- accurate
- correct and free from mistakes
- “Accurate pronunciation helps listeners understand the main idea.”
- concise
- giving information clearly in few words
- “A concise introduction leaves more time for the main argument.”
- conclude
- to end by stating the main result or judgment
- “The speaker concludes that a gradual change is most realistic.”