| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Abridged | Shortened without losing core meaning. |
| 2. | Abstract | Summary of key points. |
| 3. | Acknowledge | Recognize or admit something publicly. |
| 4. | Acronym | Word formed from initial letters. |
| 5. | Ad hoc | Created for a specific purpose. |
| 6. | Adage | Traditional saying expressing a truth. |
| 7. | Admonish | Warn firmly; reprimand. |
| 8. | Advocacy | Public support for a cause. |
| 9. | Aesthetic | Concerned with beauty or style. |
| 10. | Anecdote | Brief story illustrating a point. |
| 11. | Anticipate | Expect and prepare for. |
| 12. | Antithesis | Direct contrast of ideas. |
| 13. | Aphorism | Concise statement of principle. |
| 14. | Appeal | Request or attract interest. |
| 15. | Articulate | Express clearly and effectively. |
| 16. | Assertion | Confident statement of fact or belief. |
| 17. | Assumption | Belief accepted without proof. |
| 18. | Audience | People listening to a speaker. |
| 19. | Authentic | Genuine; true to origin. |
| 20. | Authority | Credible expertise or official power. |
| 21. | Backchannel | Audience feedback during speaking. |
| 22. | Balanced | Evenly weighted; fair and measured. |
| 23. | Brevity | Concise use of words. |
| 24. | Briefing | Short informational meeting or summary. |
| 25. | Cadence | Rhythmic flow of speech. |
| 26. | Call to action | Prompt to do something specific. |
| 27. | Candid | Honest and straightforward. |
| 28. | Caveat | Warning or qualification. |
| 29. | Clarity | Easiness to understand. |
| 30. | Cliché | Overused phrase lacking originality. |
| 31. | Coherent | Logically connected and consistent. |
| 32. | Colloquial | Informal, conversational language. |
| 33. | Concede | Admit a point is valid. |
| 34. | Concise | Brief yet complete. |
| 35. | Connotation | Implied meaning beyond definition. |
| 36. | Consensus | General agreement. |
| 37. | Context | Circumstances surrounding a message. |
| 38. | Contrast | Show differences between things. |
| 39. | Convey | Communicate or make known. |
| 40. | Credibility | Quality of being trusted. |
| 41. | Critique | Evaluate strengths and weaknesses. |
| 42. | Cue | Signal to begin or change. |
| 43. | Data | Facts used for reasoning. |
| 44. | Decorum | Proper behavior and etiquette. |
| 45. | Deduce | Reach conclusion from evidence. |
| 46. | Deflect | Redirect attention away. |
| 47. | Defuse | Reduce tension or conflict. |
| 48. | Deliberate | Careful and unhurried. |
| 49. | Deliver | Present speech to an audience. |
| 50. | Demographic | Population group characteristics. |
| 51. | Denotation | Literal dictionary meaning. |
| 52. | Diction | Choice and use of words. |
| 53. | Diplomatic | Tactful; avoiding offense. |
| 54. | Discourse | Serious written or spoken discussion. |
| 55. | Disseminate | Spread information widely. |
| 56. | Distill | Extract the essential meaning. |
| 57. | Eloquent | Fluent, persuasive speaking. |
| 58. | Empathy | Understand others’ feelings. |
| 59. | Emphasis | Special importance or stress. |
| 60. | Engagement | Active audience attention and interest. |
| 61. | Enunciate | Pronounce words clearly. |
| 62. | Ethos | Speaker’s credibility and character. |
| 63. | Evidence | Information supporting a claim. |
| 64. | Exemplify | Show by example. |
| 65. | Extemporaneous | Spoken with little preparation. |
| 66. | Facilitate | Make a process easier. |
| 67. | Fact-check | Verify accuracy of statements. |
| 68. | Feedback | Responses used for improvement. |
| 69. | Figurative | Nonliteral, metaphorical language. |
| 70. | Filler word | Meaningless word used while thinking. |
| 71. | Fluency | Smooth, effortless speech. |
| 72. | Focus | Direct attention to essentials. |
| 73. | Framework | Structure organizing ideas. |
| 74. | Gesture | Movement expressing meaning. |
| 75. | Gravitas | Seriousness and dignity. |
| 76. | Hook | Opening that captures attention. |
| 77. | Hyperbole | Deliberate exaggeration for effect. |
| 78. | Iconic | Widely recognized as representative. |
| 79. | Identify | Recognize and name clearly. |
| 80. | Illustrate | Explain using examples or visuals. |
| 81. | Impromptu | Done without preparation. |
| 82. | Inference | Conclusion drawn from evidence. |
| 83. | Inflection | Change in voice pitch. |
| 84. | Intelligible | Able to be understood. |
| 85. | Intention | Purpose behind an action. |
| 86. | Interjection | Sudden remark interrupting speech. |
| 87. | Interlude | Brief pause or interval. |
| 88. | Interrogate | Question closely and critically. |
| 89. | Jargon | Specialized terms of a group. |
| 90. | Juxtapose | Place side by side for contrast. |
| 91. | Keen | Sharp, perceptive, eager. |
| 92. | Key takeaway | Most important point to remember. |
| 93. | Laconic | Using very few words. |
| 94. | Leverage | Use to maximum advantage. |
| 95. | Logos | Appeal to logic and reason. |
| 96. | Manageable | Able to be handled effectively. |
| 97. | Metaphor | Comparison without using like or as. |
| 98. | Moderate | Chair a discussion; regulate. |
| 99. | Motif | Recurring theme or idea. |
| 100. | Narrative | Story structure connecting points. |