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Language & Communication — Lesson 8

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admit

ədˈmɪt

Acknowledge or accept something, especially something that may be unpleasant or — she had to admit that she was wrong.

She had to admit that she was wrong.

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agree

əˈɡriː

Have the same opinion as someone else — I agree with you.

I agree with you.

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announce

əˈnaʊns

Make something known publicly or officially — the company announced its new product launch yesterday.

The company announced its new product launch yesterday.

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apologize

əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz

Say that you are sorry for something you have done wrong or for a mistake you have made — I apologize for being late.

I apologize for being late.

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appeal

əˈpiːl

A serious or urgent request, especially one made to an authority or to the — the movie has wide appeal.

She made an emotional appeal for help.

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applaud

əˈplɑːd

Applaud means to clap one's hands together to show approval, appreciation, or enjoyment — the audience applauded when the singer finished her performance.

The audience applauded when the singer finished her performance.

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approve

əˈpruːv

Officially agree to or accept something — do you approve of my decision?

The committee approved the new policy.

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argue

ˈɑːrɡjuː

Give reasons or evidence in support of a position or against something, often — we need to argue our case clearly.

They argued about where to go for dinner.

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argument

ˈɑːrɡjʊmənt

A reason or set of reasons given to support or oppose an idea, action, or opinion — the lawyer presented her argument to the judge.

She made a convincing argument for the new plan.

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arrow

ˈæroʊ

A projectile with a pointed tip and feathered tail that is shot from a bow — the arrow hit the bullseye.

He shot an arrow at the target.

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aside

əˈsaɪd

Or towards one side — she stepped aside to let the older man pass.

She stepped aside to let the older man pass.

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assure

əˌˈʃʊr

Tell someone something positively to remove doubt or give them confidence about something — I assure you that everything will be fine.

I assure you that everything will be fine.

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