C2 Unit 15: Communication 1
19 C2 words: rhetoric, ad lib, ad-lib, corpus, articulate, fabrication… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| rhetoric/ˈrɛtɚɪk/ n | rhetoriclanguage meant to impress or persuade | The speech was full of rhetoric but gave few facts.The speech was full of rhetoric but gave few facts. | |
| ad lib/æd lɪb/ adj | ad libmade up without preparation | The actor gave an ad lib answer when he forgot his lines.The actor gave an ad lib answer when he forgot his lines. | |
| ad-lib/æd lɪb/ v | to ad-libto speak without preparing beforehand | When the microphone failed, she had to ad-lib her speech.When the microphone failed, she had to ad-lib her speech. | |
| corpus/ˈkɔrpəs/ n | corpusa large collection of written texts | Linguists use a large corpus of texts to study how people write.Linguists use a large corpus of texts to study how people write. | |
| articulate/ɑrˈtɪkjəˌleɪt/ adj | articulateable to express ideas clearly in words | Lucy is an articulate speaker who explains ideas clearly.Lucy is an articulate speaker who explains ideas clearly. | |
| fabrication/ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/ n | fabricationsomething invented that is not true | The reporter’s story was a complete fabrication.The reporter’s story was a complete fabrication. | |
| rhetorical/rɪˈtɔrɪkəl/ adj | rhetoricalasked for effect, not for an answer | The teacher asked a rhetorical question and did not wait for an answer.The teacher asked a rhetorical question and did not wait for an answer. | |
| denote/dɪˈnoʊt/ v | to denoteto be a sign or mark of something | In this table, red denotes a mistake.In this table, red denotes a mistake. | |
| dissemination/dɪˌsɛməˈneɪʃən/ n | disseminationthe spreading of information widely | The website helps the dissemination of health information.The website helps the dissemination of health information. | |
| denounce/dɪˈnaʊns/ v | to denounceto publicly say something is wrong | Many readers denounce the plan as unfair.Many readers denounce the plan as unfair. | |
| jargon/ˈdʒɑrɡən/ n | jargonspecial words used by a particular group | The manual is full of technical jargon that beginners cannot follow.The manual is full of technical jargon that beginners cannot follow. | |
| oblique/əˈblik/ adj | obliqueindirect, not stated openly | The diplomat made an oblique reference to the problem.The diplomat made an oblique reference to the problem. | |
| snippet/ˈsnɪpət/ n | snippeta small piece of text | Lucy read a short snippet of the poem aloud.Lucy read a short snippet of the poem aloud. | |
| rebuke/riˈbjuk/ n/v | rebukea sharp criticism for doing wrong | The teacher’s rebuke made Tom blush.The teacher’s rebuke made Tom blush. | |
| articulation/ˌɑrtɪkjəˈleɪʃən/ n | articulationclear and careful pronunciation | The actor’s clear articulation made every word easy to understand.The actor’s clear articulation made every word easy to understand. | |
| testimonial/ˌtɛstəˈmoʊniəl/ n | testimoniala statement praising a person or product | The shop displays a testimonial from a happy customer.The shop displays a testimonial from a happy customer. | |
| verbatim/vɚˈbeɪtəm/ adj/adv | verbatimusing exactly the same words | The reporter wrote a verbatim account of the speech.The reporter wrote a verbatim account of the speech. | |
| solicit/səˈlɪsɪt/ v | to solicitto ask people for money or help | Volunteers will solicit donations outside the library.Volunteers will solicit donations outside the library. | |
| unequivocally/ˌʌniˈkwɪvəkəli/ adv | unequivocallyclearly, with no doubt | The president of the club said unequivocally that she would stay.The president of the club said unequivocally that she would stay. |