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Language & Communication — Lesson 41

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alliteration

əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən

Five cartoon seals with smiling faces and open mouths pop up together from the blue water under sunny skies, fluffy white clouds, and rolling white waves—each starting a sound at the same time.

The phrase 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers' is a famous example of alliteration.

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allude

əˈluːd

Mention or refer to something in an indirect way, without directly naming it — she alluded to the problems she'd been having at work.

She alluded to the problems she'd been having at work.

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alluded

əˈluːdɪd

Mention or suggest something indirectly without explicitly stating it, often by — she alluded to her childhood in her speech.

The speaker alluded to the problems without addressing them directly.

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alludes

əˈluːdz

Make an indirect or subtle reference to something without explicitly mentioning it — the title alludes to a well-known fairy tale.

The speaker alludes to the famous scandal without naming anyone.

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alluring

əˈlʊrɪŋ

Something that is very attractive or appealing, causing a strong desire or interest — she found the idea of traveling alone alluring.

The alluring aroma of fresh coffee filled the room.

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allusion

əˈluːʒən

An indirect reference to something, often from literature, history, or — she made an allusion to his previous mistakes during the meeting.

The poem was full of classical allusions to Greek mythology.

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allusions

əˈluːʒnz

Allusions are indirect or subtle references to something such as a historical — the poem contains several classical allusions to Greek mythology.

The poem contains several classical allusions to Greek mythology.

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aloha

əˈloʊə

A Hawaiian word used as a greeting or farewell, expressing love, peace, and affection — she shouted 'Aloha!' as she waved from the shore.

We were greeted with a warm aloha when we arrived.

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alphabet

ˈæl.fə.bet

A set of letters arranged in a fixed order , used for writing a language — the Roman / Cyrillic alphabet.

the Roman / Cyrillic alphabet

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alphabets

ˈælfəˌbɛts

Sets of letters arranged in a fixed order, used for writing a language — different languages use different alphabets.

Different languages use different alphabets.

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altercation

ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən

A noisy, heated, or angry argument between people, often in public — a loud altercation broke out between the two drivers.

A loud altercation broke out between the two drivers.

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ambiguity

æm.bɪˈɡjuː.ə.ti

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation — her statement was full of ambiguity.

There is some ambiguity in the wording of the contract.

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