▸ Specimen Drawer

Language & Communication — Lesson 46

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Fast recall sprint

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ˈɑːɡjuːd

Present reasons and arguments — he argued his case in court.

She argued that the plan was too expensive.

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ˈɑːrɡjuːz

Present reasons and arguments — the lawyer argues his case before the judge.

He argues that education is the key to success.

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ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ

A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement — stop arguing and let's find a solution.

They were arguing about where to go for dinner.

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ˈɑːrɡjʊmənts

A fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true — the main argument against the proposal was the cost.

The main argument against the proposal was the cost.

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ˈæriiə

An elaborate song for solo voice — the famous soprano performed an aria from La Traviata.

The famous soprano performed an aria from La Traviata.

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ˈɑːriəz

An elaborate song for solo voice — I love listening to the arias in Mozart's works.

The soprano performed two famous arias from Verdi's opera.

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ˈɑrm.bænd

Worn around arm as identification or to indicate mourning — she put on an elastic armband for wrist support.

The children wore red armbands to identify their team.

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