C2 Level Wordlist - Communication and Discussion

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Communication and Discussion, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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C2 Level Wordlist

to have a casual and light conversation without sharing a lot of information

Ex: During the party , guests confabulated about movies , music , and other light topics .

to talk a lot about unimportant things and in a way that may seem foolish

Ex: The colleagues gathered for a coffee break and began to prattle about office gossip , light-hearted banter , and weekend escapades .

to discuss the terms of an agreement with an opposing side, usually an enemy

Ex: Instead of resorting to violence , the two gangs decided to parley and discuss a truce .

to aimlessly talk a lot

Ex: I do n't have time to palaver ; let 's stick to the main topic and get things done .

to make random, meaningless sounds

Ex: The malfunctioning robot started to babble , indicating a technical glitch .
to prate [verb]

to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

Ex: The conference speaker warned participants not to prate during the sessions , as it could disrupt the flow of information .
to jaw [verb]

to talk at length in a tedious or annoying way

Ex: During the movie , the person sitting behind us was jawing about the plot twists , disturbing the entire audience .

to have a casual conversation, often involving gossip

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to blab [verb]

to talk excessively or thoughtlessly

Ex: In the quiet library , the librarian shushed patrons who continued to blab , disrupting the studious atmosphere .

to reveal someone's wrongdoing or misbehavior to others

Ex: The neighbor had a habit of tattling about others ' activities , pointing out perceived missteps in an attempt to stay informed .
to yak [verb]

to talk persistently, often in a tedious or annoying manner

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to gab [verb]

to chat casually for an extended period, often in a lively manner

Ex: During the road trip , the family used the time to gab about their favorite memories and future plans .
to orate [verb]

to speak formally and at length, especially in a public setting

Ex: During the ceremony , the valedictorian had the opportunity to orate about the graduating class 's achievements .
to spout [verb]

to speak or express opinions in a lengthy, fervent, or pompous manner

Ex: As the CEO addressed the shareholders , he spouted confidently about the company 's future growth prospects .

to utter something hesitantly or with uncertainty

Ex: The witness faltered an explanation , betraying her nervousness .
to bawl [verb]

to shout loudly and emotionally, often expressing distress, anger, or frustration

Ex: Overwhelmed with grief , she began to bawl at the news of a personal loss .
to scoff [verb]

to mock with contempt

Ex: The critics scoffed at the new invention .

to engage in light, playful, and teasing conversation or exchange of remarks

Ex: At the family dinner table , members bantered about daily experiences , sharing laughter and creating lasting memories .

to do or say something to purposely hurt or disrespect someone

Ex: He chose to affront his critics by making a dismissive remark during the interview .

to loudly brag and exaggerate, trying to impress or intimidate others

Ex: Instead of quietly proving his point , he chose to gasconade about his intelligence during the class discussion .
to crow [verb]

to express great pride in one's achievements, success, etc.

Ex: The proud parent could n't resist crowing about their child 's achievements at the school assembly .

to brag and exaggerate loudly

Ex: She tends to rodomontade about her accomplishments , making it difficult for anyone to have a genuine conversation with her .

to exaggerate something for emphasis or to achieve a specific effect

Ex: Her tendency to hyperbolize her achievements in the workplace led to skepticism among her colleagues .

to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it

Ex: He plays up his connections to make himself seem more influential .
to cuss [verb]

to express oneself using impolite language

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vociferous [adjective]

expressing feelings or opinions, loudly and forcefully

Ex: The protestors were vociferous in their demands for justice , chanting slogans and waving signs .
to opine [verb]

to express one's opinion

Ex: At the family gathering , relatives gathered around the table to opine on various topics , sharing their perspectives .

‌to offer an explanation, advice, or one's opinion on something

Ex: The manager proffered constructive feedback to the team .

to suggest something in an indirect manner

Ex: Instead of openly expressing dissatisfaction , he insinuated his disappointment by making sarcastic comments about the team 's performance .

to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief

Ex: Economists postulate different models to analyze and predict the behavior of financial markets .

to specify that something needs to be done or how it should be done, especially as part of an agreement

Ex: The employment contract stipulates the number of hours the employee is expected to work each week .

a coded message intended to be understood by a particular group while remaining unnoticed or ambiguous to others

Ex: The company 's CEO employed dog whistles in his annual address to shareholders , subtly indicating future strategic moves .