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Language & Communication — Lesson 76
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circumlocution
ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃən
A style that involves indirect ways of expressing things — after much circumlocution, he finally admitted his mistake.
The politician's answer was pure circumlocution — he never addressed the question.
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citations
saɪˈteɪʃənz
Citations are references to books, articles, or other sources that support what — the student listed all citations at the end of her thesis.
The student listed all citations at the end of her thesis.
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cite
saɪt
A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage — don't forget to cite your sources in the research paper.
She cited several studies to support her argument.
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cited
ˈsaɪtɪd
Make reference to — she was cited for a traffic violation.
The author cited several studies to support her argument.
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cites
saɪts
A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage — the lawyer cites a previous case in court.
The professor cites several studies to support her theory.
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citing
ˈsaɪ.tɪŋ
Make reference to — she is citing several studies to support her thesis.
She is citing several studies to support her thesis.
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claimed
ˈkleɪmd
Assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing — he claimed that he was innocent.
He claimed that he was innocent.
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claiming
ˈkleɪmɪŋ
Assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing — he is claiming the prize he won.
She is claiming that she saw the accident.
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claims
kleɪmz
An assertion of a right (as to money or property) — the court will hear his claims next week.
The insurance company rejected his claim for damages.
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clamored
ˈklæm.ɚd
Make loud demands — students clamored against the new tuition policy.
The crowd clamored for the release of the prisoners.
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clamoring
ˈklæm.ɚ.ɪŋ
Loud and persistent outcry from many people — the crowd was clamoring for justice.
The crowd was clamoring for justice.
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clamours
ˈklæmɚz
Loud and persistent outcry from many people — the crowd clamoured for justice after the verdict.
The crowd clamoured for justice after the verdict.
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