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Language & Communication — Lesson 44

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aphorism

ˈæfərɪzəm

A short pithy instructive saying — time is a river is a famous aphorism.

Time is a river is a famous aphorism.

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aphorisms

ˈæfərɪzəmz

A short pithy instructive saying — can you think of any famous aphorisms about happiness?

Oscar Wilde is known for his clever aphorisms about life.

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apologia

ˌæpəˈloʊdʒə

A formal written defense of something you believe in strongly — he wrote an apologia for his controversial remarks.

He wrote an apologia for his controversial remarks.

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apologies

əˈpɑːlədʒiz

An expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone — he made his apologies and left the dinner party early.

She offered her apologies for being late to the meeting.

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apologized

əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd

Acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing — she apologized for being late.

She apologized for being late.

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apologizes

əˈpɑːlədʒɪzɪz

Acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing — he apologizes sincerely for the confusion.

She apologizes for being late to the meeting.

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apologizing

əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzɪŋ

Acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing — she is apologizing for being late.

She is apologizing for being late.

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apostrophe

əˈpɑːstrəfi

Address to an absent or imaginary person — I can't believe it's already Tuesday.

I can't believe it's already Tuesday.

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appeals

əˈpiːlz

Earnest or urgent request — the new restaurant appeals to young families.

This idea appeals to me because it's simple and practical.

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appendixes

əˈpendɪksəz

Supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book — the report includes several appendixes with supporting data.

The appendixes at the back of the textbook contain useful reference tables.

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applauded

əˈplɔdɪd

Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval — the team was applauded by the fans.

The audience applauded loudly after the performance.

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applauding

əˈplɑːdɪŋ

Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval — they stood up, applauding enthusiastically.

The audience was applauding loudly after the show.

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