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SPECAB List 24
It's How You Say It
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acclaim | to praise with enthusiasm |
| accolade | an honor or praise |
| acquaint | to make aware of; make known |
| ambiguous | having two or more possible meanings |
| approval | a good opinion; consent |
| attitude | a feeling or a state of mind |
| banter | light or playful remarks; teasing |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery |
| chastise | to criticize strongly |
| confide | to discuss private matters or secrets |
| criticism | an evaluation or judgement |
| defer | to yield to the opinion of someone else; to give in |
| dialogue | conversation between two or more people |
| embellish | to add made-up details |
| enrage | to make very angry |
| fabricate | to make up; to invent |
| flippant | humorous in a slightly disrespectful way |
| harangue | an overly long, very passionate speech |
| refer | to send or direct someone to |
| vehement | showing strong feeling |