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Language & Communication — Lesson 26

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theme

θiːm

The main subject or topic that is discussed or represented in a piece of — we chose a beach theme for the party.

The theme of the book is about friendship and loyalty.

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ticket

ˈtɪkɪt

A small paper or electronic document that gives you the right to travel on a — do you have a train ticket?

I bought a ticket for the concert.

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token

ˈtoʊkən

A token is a small physical or digital object that represents something else — I need a token to use the laundry machine.

I need a token to use the laundry machine.

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tone

toʊn

The quality of a person's voice or a sound, especially as it reflects their — I don't like your tone of voice.

She spoke in a calm and gentle tone.

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topic

ˈtɑːpɪk

A subject that is discussed, written about, or thought about — let's change the topic.

Let's change the topic.

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underline

ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn

Draw a line under a word, phrase, or piece of text to give it emphasis or to — please underline the key terms in the essay.

Please underline the key terms in the essay.

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update

ʌpˈdeɪt

Make something more modern or current — can you update me on what happened?

Can you update me on what happened?

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vocabulary

voʊˈkæb.jə.ler.i

All the words known and used by a particular person — a wide / limited vocabulary.

a wide / limited vocabulary

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vocal

ˈvoʊkəl

Relating to or produced by the voice — she has a powerful vocal range.

She has a powerful vocal range.

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vowel

ˈvaʊ.əl

A speech sound produced by humans when the breath flows out through the mouth — a long vowel is a long sound as in the word " shoe ".

A short vowel is a short sound as in the word " cup ".

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warn

wɔːrn

Tell someone about a possible danger, problem, or risk so they can be careful or avoid it — the sign warns us of the danger ahead.

The sign warns us of the danger ahead.

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whisper

ˈwɪspər

Speak very quietly, using breath but not your normal voice, so that only — she whispered a secret to me.

She whispered a secret to me.

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