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Language & Communication — Lesson 49
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assonance
ˈæsənəns
The repetition of similar vowels in the stressed syllables of successive words — assonance can create a musical quality in poetry.
The phrase 'the rain in Spain' is a famous example of assonance.
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assumption
əˈsʌmpʃən
A statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn — her assumption that he would agree proved to be wrong.
Many assumptions are made in scientific research.
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assumptions
əˈsʌmpʃənz
A statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn — we can't make assumptions about people's motives.
We can't make assumptions about people's motives.
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assured
əˈʃɜːrd
Make certain of — he spoke in an assured manner.
She felt assured that the project would succeed.
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assures
əˈʃɔrz
Make certain of — he assures me that everything will be fine.
He assures me that everything will be fine.
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assuring
əˈʃʊrɪŋ
Make certain of — she gave me an assuring smile.
She gave me an assuring smile.
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attest
əˈtɛst
Confirm or prove that something is true, often in a formal or official context — he asked the manager to attest his signature.
The witness attested to the defendant's innocence.
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attested
əˈtestɪd
Confirm, prove, or show that something is true, genuine, or authentic — the document was attested by an official witness.
The document was attested by an official witness.
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attesting
əˈtestɪŋ
Providing proof or evidence that something is true, genuine, or authentic — he was busy attesting to the validity of the signature.
The lawyer was attesting to the authenticity of the document.
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attests
əˈtɛsts
Attest means to confirm, prove, or declare that something is true, often in an — the document attests to her excellent qualifications.
The document attests to her excellent qualifications.
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audio
ˈɔːdioʊ
The audible part of a transmitted signal — she works in audio engineering.
The audio quality of the recording was excellent.
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authentication
ɑːˌθentɪˈkeɪʃən
A mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity — authentication failed, so I couldn't sign in.
The website requires authentication before you can access your account.
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