Key Words - Nonverbal Communication
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Vocabulary
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Meaning
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Examples
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blur
(verb) |
make something become less clear
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Exaggerations blur the line between true and false.
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convey
(verb) |
to carry / to transport / to communicate
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Diagrams can help convey complex information.
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denote
(verb) |
to indicate / to be a sign of
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This symbol denotes that the product has been officially approved.
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discourse
(noun) |
written or spoken communication
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The discourse in the meeting was rude and not at all productive.
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factor
(noun) |
a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome
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When we think about the price, we must factor in VAT. (Value Added Tax)
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icon
(noun) |
a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol of something
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Marilyn Monroe was one of the most famous Hollywood icons.
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inspiration
(noun) |
the process of being made to feel like doing or creating something
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Martin Luther King Jr was an inspiration for people everywhere around the world.
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oral
(adj) |
relating to the mouth or speech
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We did the written test yesterday and will do the oral test tomorrow.
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paramount
(adj) |
more important than anything else
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It's paramount that we provide first class customer service.
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process
(noun) |
a series of actions or changes
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Updating our profile on social media is an ongoing process.
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purist
(noun) |
a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures, especially in language or style
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Our teacher is a language purist, and to be honest, a grammar Nazi!
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visual
(adj) |
relating to seeing or sight
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Human beings are a very visual species.
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vocal
(adj) |
relating to the human voice
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He was a bit too vocal in the meeting but he did make some good points.
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