| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | airing | open discussion of views |
| 2. | argument | a heated or reasoned dispute |
| 3. | back-and-forth | alternating exchange of remarks |
| 4. | banter | playful teasing talk |
| 5. | boy talk | informal talk among men |
| 6. | brainstorm | group discussion for ideas |
| 7. | briefing | informative discussion or explanation |
| 8. | bull session | informal group discussion |
| 9. | casual talk | relaxed everyday conversation |
| 10. | catch-up | conversation to share recent news |
| 11. | chat | informal friendly talk |
| 12. | check-in | brief update conversation |
| 13. | chitchat | light informal conversation |
| 14. | colloquy | a formal or literary conversation |
| 15. | communion | close sharing of thoughts |
| 16. | confab | an informal conversation or meeting |
| 17. | conference | a formal discussion or meeting |
| 18. | consultation | a discussion for advice |
| 19. | debate | formal discussion with opposing views |
| 20. | debrief | discussion after an event |
| 21. | deliberation | careful discussion before deciding |
| 22. | dialogue | conversation between two or more people |
| 23. | digression | a departure in conversation |
| 24. | discourse | formal spoken or written discussion |
| 25. | discussion | an exchange of ideas or views |
| 26. | disputation | formal argument or debate |
| 27. | disquisition | a long formal discussion |
| 28. | epistolary exchange | conversation through letters |
| 29. | exchange | a sharing of remarks or ideas |
| 30. | face time | direct in-person conversation |
| 31. | face-to-face | in-person conversation or meeting |
| 32. | fireside chat | an informal reassuring talk |
| 33. | forum | public discussion setting |
| 34. | frank exchange | open sharing of views |
| 35. | frank talk | honest direct conversation |
| 36. | friendly chat | warm informal conversation |
| 37. | gab | easy abundant talk |
| 38. | girl talk | informal talk among women |
| 39. | give-and-take | mutual exchange in discussion |
| 40. | gossip | casual talk about others |
| 41. | heart-to-heart | frank intimate conversation |
| 42. | huddle | brief focused discussion |
| 43. | informal talk | casual spoken exchange |
| 44. | inquiry | discussion seeking information |
| 45. | interaction | communication between people |
| 46. | interchange | mutual exchange of remarks |
| 47. | interlocution | dialogue between speakers |
| 48. | interview | a formal question-and-answer talk |
| 49. | jaw | informal talk or chat |
| 50. | little chat | short informal conversation |
| 51. | meeting | a gathering for discussion |
| 52. | messaging | conversation by written messages |
| 53. | natter | light informal conversation |
| 54. | negotiation | discussion aimed at agreement |
| 55. | networking | social conversation for connections |
| 56. | one-on-one | a private talk between two |
| 57. | open discussion | free exchange of ideas |
| 58. | palaver | prolonged or idle talk |
| 59. | panel discussion | discussion by a group of speakers |
| 60. | parley | a discussion, often to settle matters |
| 61. | phone call | conversation by telephone |
| 62. | pillow talk | intimate talk in bed |
| 63. | powwow | informal conference or discussion |
| 64. | private talk | conversation away from others |
| 65. | probe | searching discussion or questioning |
| 66. | quarrel | an angry argument |
| 67. | question time | period for asking and discussing |
| 68. | questioning | conversation based on asking questions |
| 69. | quiet word | brief private conversation |
| 70. | rap session | an open informal discussion |
| 71. | roundtable | group discussion among equals |
| 72. | row | a noisy argument |
| 73. | run-in | a brief hostile conversation |
| 74. | run-through | a review discussion |
| 75. | seminar | a discussion-based class or meeting |
| 76. | set-to | a heated verbal exchange |
| 77. | shop talk | talk about one’s work |
| 78. | side talk | conversation apart from main event |
| 79. | sidebar | a brief side conversation |
| 80. | sit-down | a serious planned conversation |
| 81. | small talk | polite casual conversation |
| 82. | spat | a brief verbal quarrel |
| 83. | straight talk | plain honest discussion |
| 84. | symposium | a formal discussion event |
| 85. | table talk | conversation during a meal |
| 86. | talk | spoken exchange between people |
| 87. | talking | the act of speaking together |
| 88. | teleconference | conversation by phone link |
| 89. | tete-a-tete | a private conversation between two |
| 90. | text exchange | conversation through messages |
| 91. | thread | online chain of discussion |
| 92. | tiff | a minor argument |
| 93. | verbal exchange | spoken sharing of remarks |
| 94. | verbal intercourse | communication through spoken words |
| 95. | videocall | conversation by video connection |
| 96. | videoconference | video-based group conversation |
| 97. | visit | a social conversation or call |
| 98. | walk-through | step-by-step explanatory discussion |
| 99. | word | a brief private conversation |
| 100. | wrangle | a noisy argument or dispute |