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C1 Level Wordlist - Dialogue and Discourse

Here you will learn some English words about dialogue and discourse, such as "generalize", "prejudice", "inclined", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
to generalize

to form an opinion or reach a conclusion about something by taking a few instances or facts into account

Ex: It 's important not to generalize about a whole group based on a few individuals .
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to go against

to disagree with or not fit well with a specific rule, concept, or standard

Ex: The new policy goes against the standard procedures followed by most government agencies .
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to invoke
to invoke
[Verb]

to mention someone or something of prominence as a support or reason for an argument or action

Ex: In his defense , he invoked his right to remain silent during questioning .
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to plead
to plead
[Verb]

to state something as an excuse

Ex: The prosecution pleaded conspiracy , alleging that the defendant conspired with others to commit the crime .
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to point
to point
[Verb]

to suggest that something is probable or certain

Ex: The survey results point to a decline in customer satisfaction.
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to prejudice

to unfairly influence someone's opinion or judgment about someone or something

Ex: His past experiences with dishonesty prejudiced him against trusting anyone in similar situations .
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to provoke

to intentionally annoy someone so that they become angry

Ex: The opposing teams engaged in trash talk , attempting to provoke each other before the big game .
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to reconsider

to think again about an opinion or decision, particularly to see if it needs changing or not

Ex: The judge agreed to reconsider the verdict in light of the new testimony .
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to signpost

to mark a place such as a road, etc. with a signpost

Ex: It 's important to signpost key points in your presentation to guide your audience .
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to sum up
to sum up
[Verb]

to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something

Ex: He summed up the novel 's plot in a few sentences for those who had n't read it .
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to yap
to yap
[Verb]

to talk excessively or continuously, often in a way that is annoying to others

Ex: He yapped about his new car until everyone in the room was tired of hearing about it .
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ideological
ideological
[Adjective]

based on or relating to a specific set of political or economic views or policies

Ex: The ideological shift towards free-market capitalism led to changes in economic policy .
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irrelevant
irrelevant
[Adjective]

having no importance or connection with something

Ex: The comments about the weather were irrelevant to the discussion about global warming .
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inclined
inclined
[Adjective]

giving an opinion in a way that is not strong

Ex: The committee members were inclined to approve the budget , pending further review of expenses .
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inflexible
inflexible
[Adjective]

(of a rule, opinion, etc.) fixed and not easily changed

Ex: The law was considered inflexible and outdated , prompting calls for reform .
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mistaken
mistaken
[Adjective]

(of a person) wrong in one's judgment, opinion, or belief

Ex: The teacher clarified the concept for the student who was mistaken in their interpretation .
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moderate
moderate
[Adjective]

(of a person or ideology) not extreme or radical and considered reasonable by a majority of people

Ex: She is a moderate person who listens to all sides before making decisions .
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reserved
reserved
[Adjective]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

Ex: She appeared reserved, but she was warm and kind once you got to know her.
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unstated
unstated
[Adjective]

not clearly said or explained

Ex: The unstated premise of the argument was that success is measured solely by financial gain .
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vocal
vocal
[Adjective]

giving opinions loudly or freely

Ex: The employees were vocal in expressing their dissatisfaction with the new management policies .
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given that
given that
[conjunction]

used to express that one is considering a particular fact before sharing one's opinion or making a judgment

Ex: Given that he had already apologized , they decided to move on from the incident .
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no kidding
no kidding
[interjection]

used to highlight the sincerity or truthfulness of a statement

Ex: I was stuck in the rain without an umbrella , and , no kidding , a stranger offered to share theirs .
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honest to God
honest to God
[Adjective]

used to emphasize the fact that one is telling the truth

Ex: Honest to God, I thought I left my keys on the kitchen counter .
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having said that

used to introduce an opposing statement after making a point

Ex: The project has achieved significant milestones in terms of efficiency; having said that, there's room for improvement when it comes to communication among team members.
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if anything
if anything
[phrase]

used to suggest that the opposite of what has been stated may be closer to the truth

Ex: The new policy hasn't made things easier; if anything, it's added more confusion.
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at all
at all
[Adverb]

to the smallest amount or degree

Ex: I do n't like him at all.
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that said
that said
[phrase]

used to introduce statement that is in contrast to what one previously stated

Ex: The economy is struggling.That said, house prices rose slightly last month.
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beyond doubt
beyond doubt
[phrase]

in a way that is absolutely certain and cannot be questioned

Ex: His expertise in the subject matter was beyond doubt, earning him the respect of his colleagues.
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hostility
hostility
[noun]

behavior or feelings that are aggressive or unfriendly

Ex: He could sense the hostility in her voice , even though she tried to remain calm .
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mainstream

the opinions, activities, or methods that are considered normal because they are accepted by a majority of people

Ex: His views were considered outside the mainstream of political thought .
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objectivity

the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings

Ex: The panel 's objectivity was essential in evaluating the contestants impartially during the competition .
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subjectivity

the state of being affected by personal opinions and feelings instead of facts and statistics

Ex: While evaluating creative work , subjectivity plays a significant role , as each viewer brings their own experiences and feelings to the table .
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premise
premise
[noun]

a theory or statement that acts as the foundation of an argument

Ex: The legal case was built on the premise that the defendant had breached the contract intentionally .
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reasoning
reasoning
[noun]

the act of rational and logical thinking about something

Ex: Effective reasoning is essential in solving complex problems and making informed decisions .
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say
say
[noun]

the right or chance to give an opinion about something

Ex: In a democratic society , citizens have a say in how they are governed through voting and public discourse .
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to [have] second thoughts

to start doubting a decision and begin to wonder whether it is the right or best thing to do

Ex: The team was about to implement a new strategy, but they had second thoughts when they considered the potential risks.
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voice
voice
[noun]

the right to give an opinion on something

Ex: Online forums and discussion boards allow individuals from diverse backgrounds to share their voices and engage in meaningful dialogue on important topics .
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solidarity

the support given by the members of a group to each other because of sharing the same opinions, feelings, goals, etc.

Ex: The team members expressed solidarity with their captain , supporting her decision to retire .
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