| archaic |
no longer in common use, especially in speech or writing. [1/3 definitions] |
| assertive |
forward or aggressive in speech or action. |
| auditorium |
a large room or building where people gather for a performance or speech. |
| babble |
speech that is foolish or has no point; chatter. [1/5 definitions] |
| chatter |
quick, foolish speech. [1/5 definitions] |
| comma |
a punctuation mark (,). It is used to separate words, phrases, or other parts of a sentence or list, or to show a pause in speech. It is also used when writing numbers of one thousand or greater to mark off groups of three digits. |
| consonant |
a sound in a language made by stopping or restricting the flow of air through the mouth using speech organs such as the tongue, teeth, or lips. The sounds represented by the letters "d," "k," "b," "s," and "m" are examples of consonants in English. [1/2 definitions] |
| curt |
rudely short or brief in speech. |
| dash |
a punctuation mark (--). It is used to show a break in speech or thought. [1/8 definitions] |
| delivery |
the way in which speech is said or a song is sung. [1/2 definitions] |
| discuss |
to consider in writing or speech. [1/2 definitions] |
| drawl |
the sounds or speech of one who drawls. [1/2 definitions] |
| dumb |
not having the power of speech; without a voice. [1/3 definitions] |
| explain |
to make clear in speech or writing; show in detail. [1/3 definitions] |
| explanation |
the act or process of making clear in speech or writing. |
| figure of speech |
words used in an unusual way to produce a certain effect. Metaphors and similes are figures of speech. |
| insolent |
rude, arrogant, or not showing respect in speech or behavior. |
| introduction |
a part at the beginning of something, such as a book, article, or speech, that explains what will follow. [1/4 definitions] |
| lecture |
a long speech given to warn or scold another. [1/4 definitions] |
| letter |
a written mark that stands for a speech sound; specific character of an alphabet. [1/3 definitions] |
| lip |
either of the upper or lower edges of flesh that circle the mouth and are used in speech. [1/3 definitions] |