| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | address | A formal talk to an audience. |
| 2. | admission | A spoken acknowledgment. |
| 3. | announcement | A public spoken notice. |
| 4. | answer | A spoken response to a question. |
| 5. | appeal | A spoken request or plea. |
| 6. | articulation | Clear formation or expression of words. |
| 7. | aside | A brief side remark. |
| 8. | assertion | A confident spoken statement. |
| 9. | avowal | An open declaration. |
| 10. | banter | Playful, teasing talk. |
| 11. | benediction | A spoken blessing. |
| 12. | blessing | A spoken wish for good. |
| 13. | briefing | A concise informational talk. |
| 14. | chat | Informal talk. |
| 15. | chatter | Light, rapid talk. |
| 16. | claim | A stated assertion. |
| 17. | colloquy | A formal conversation. |
| 18. | comeback | A quick witty reply. |
| 19. | comment | A brief spoken opinion. |
| 20. | communication | The conveying of information or ideas. |
| 21. | confession | A spoken admission of wrongdoing. |
| 22. | conversation | Informal spoken exchange. |
| 23. | debate | Formal argument or discussion. |
| 24. | declamation | Forceful public speaking. |
| 25. | declaration | A formal spoken statement. |
| 26. | deposition | Sworn spoken testimony outside court. |
| 27. | dialogue | Spoken exchange between people. |
| 28. | diatribe | A bitter verbal attack. |
| 29. | discourse | Extended spoken or written expression. |
| 30. | discussion | Talk about a subject. |
| 31. | elocution | Skilled, clear public speaking. |
| 32. | eulogy | A formal tribute address. |
| 33. | exchange | A back-and-forth conversation. |
| 34. | exhortation | An urgent encouraging address. |
| 35. | explanation | Words making something clear. |
| 36. | exposition | A clear explanatory address. |
| 37. | expression | The act of putting thoughts into words. |
| 38. | farewell | Words said when parting. |
| 39. | gab | Casual or excessive talk. |
| 40. | gossip | Casual talk about other people. |
| 41. | harangue | A forceful, lengthy address. |
| 42. | inquiry | A request for information. |
| 43. | interjection | A sudden inserted remark. |
| 44. | interpretation | An explanatory statement of meaning. |
| 45. | interview | A question-and-answer conversation. |
| 46. | invective | Abusive or insulting language. |
| 47. | invocation | A formal spoken appeal. |
| 48. | justification | Words explaining or defending an action. |
| 49. | language | Human words and communication. |
| 50. | lecture | An educational talk before listeners. |
| 51. | lecturette | A short lecture. |
| 52. | locution | A particular expression or way of speaking. |
| 53. | message | A communicated statement or idea. |
| 54. | monologue | A long talk by one person. |
| 55. | narration | A spoken telling of events. |
| 56. | oath | A formal sworn statement. |
| 57. | observation | A spoken remark or comment. |
| 58. | oration | A formal public address. |
| 59. | oratory | The art of public speaking. |
| 60. | pitch | A persuasive talk or appeal. |
| 61. | plea | An earnest spoken request. |
| 62. | prattle | Silly or childish talk. |
| 63. | presentation | A prepared talk or display. |
| 64. | proclamation | An official public announcement. |
| 65. | profession | An open declaration of belief. |
| 66. | pronouncement | A formal authoritative statement. |
| 67. | public speaking | Speaking formally before an audience. |
| 68. | query | A question or inquiry. |
| 69. | question | A spoken request for information. |
| 70. | rant | A loud angry talk. |
| 71. | reading | A spoken presentation of written words. |
| 72. | rebuke | A sharp spoken criticism. |
| 73. | recitation | A spoken performance from memory. |
| 74. | remarks | Brief spoken comments. |
| 75. | reply | A spoken answer. |
| 76. | report | A spoken account of information. |
| 77. | reprimand | An official spoken scolding. |
| 78. | response | A spoken answer or reaction. |
| 79. | rhetoric | Persuasive or effective spoken expression. |
| 80. | salutation | A spoken greeting. |
| 81. | scolding | An angry verbal criticism. |
| 82. | sermon | A religious or moral address. |
| 83. | small talk | Polite casual conversation. |
| 84. | soliloquy | A solo spoken passage. |
| 85. | speaking | The act of using spoken words. |
| 86. | spiel | A practiced persuasive talk. |
| 87. | statement | A spoken or written declaration. |
| 88. | tale | A spoken or written story. |
| 89. | talk | Spoken communication or an informal address. |
| 90. | talking | The act of speaking. |
| 91. | testimony | A formal spoken statement of evidence. |
| 92. | tirade | A long angry outburst. |
| 93. | toast | A short celebratory address. |
| 94. | tribute | Words expressing praise or respect. |
| 95. | utterance | Something expressed aloud. |
| 96. | valediction | A formal farewell statement. |
| 97. | verbalization | Expression of thoughts in words. |
| 98. | voice | A person’s spoken sound or expression. |
| 99. | vow | A solemn promise. |
| 100. | welcome | Words greeting someone warmly. |
