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Key Words - Nonverbal Communication

Vocabulary
Meaning
Examples

blur
(verb)

make something become less clear
Exaggerations blur the line between true and false.

convey
(verb)

to carry / to transport / to communicate
Diagrams can help convey complex information.

denote
(verb)

to indicate / to be a sign of
This symbol denotes that the product has been officially approved.

discourse
(noun)

written or spoken communication
The discourse in the meeting was rude and not at all productive.

factor
(noun)

a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome
When we think about the price, we must factor in VAT. (Value Added Tax)

icon
(noun)

a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol of something
Marilyn Monroe was one of the most famous Hollywood icons.

inspiration
(noun)

the process of being made to feel like doing or creating something
Martin Luther King Jr was an inspiration for people everywhere around the world.

oral
(adj)

relating to the mouth or speech
We did the written test yesterday and will do the oral test tomorrow.

paramount
(adj)

more important than anything else
It's paramount that we provide first class customer service.

process
(noun)

a series of actions or changes
Updating our profile on social media is an ongoing process.

purist
(noun)

a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures, especially in language or style
Our teacher is a language purist, and to be honest, a grammar Nazi!

visual
(adj)

relating to seeing or sight
Human beings are a very visual species.

vocal
(adj)

relating to the human voice
He was a bit too vocal in the meeting but he did make some good points.

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