# Speaking & Thinking Expert

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- CEFR: C2 (Proficient)
- Theme: Synonyms & Antonyms
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Speaking and thinking vocabulary for nuanced argument — garrulous, equivocate, incisive and shrewd — telling a taciturn, tight-lipped speaker apart from one…

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## Word list

* **garrulous** /ˈɡɛrələs/: Another word for talkative — chatting on and on, often about unimportant things. — “My uncle turns wonderfully **garrulous** after a glass of wine.”
* **taciturn** /ˈtæsɪˌtɜrn/: The opposite of chatty — saying very little, or not liking to talk much at all. — “He's fairly **taciturn** at work, but he opens up completely with old friends.”
* **equivocate** /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/: The opposite of speaking plainly — to give a deliberately vague or evasive answer. — “The minister kept **equivocating** whenever reporters asked about the budget.”
* **glib** /ɡlɪb/: Another word for fluent — talking smoothly and confidently, but in a way that feels insincere. — “He gave a **glib** apology that convinced nobody.”
* **vociferous** /voʊˈsɪfərəs/: Another word for vocal — loud and forceful, especially when complaining or objecting to something. — “Local residents have been **vociferous** in their opposition to the new airport.”
* **unequivocal** /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/: The opposite of ambiguous — leaving absolutely no doubt about what is meant. — “She gave an **unequivocal** yes the moment he asked.”
* **loquacious** /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/: Another word for garrulous — used about someone who talks a great deal, often about unimportant things. — “He's famously **loquacious** at family dinners.”
* **tight-lipped**: Another word for taciturn — deliberately refusing to say very much. — “Officials remained **tight-lipped** about the investigation.”
* **prevaricate** /prəˈvɛrəkeɪt/: Another word for equivocate — used in formal writing about avoiding a direct or honest answer. — “The minister continued to **prevaricate** when asked about the budget.”
* **categorical** /ˌkætəˈɡɑrɪkəl/: Another word for unequivocal — a statement or denial that leaves absolutely no doubt. — “She gave a **categorical** denial of the accusations.”
* **circumlocution**: The formal word for using far more words than you need, used about writing. — “The clause is pure **circumlocution** and could be one sentence.”
* **incisive** /ˌɪnˈsaɪsɪv/: Another word for astute — comments or thinking that go straight to the heart of a problem. — “Her **incisive** comments exposed the flaw in his argument immediately.”
* **credulous** /ˈkrɛdʒələs/: The opposite of sceptical — too ready to believe whatever you're told. — “Con artists prey on **credulous** investors looking for a quick profit.”
* **surmise** /sərˈmaɪz/: The formal word for reaching a conclusion from limited evidence, used about clues rather than direct proof. — “From the muddy boots, she **surmised** that he'd been out walking in the rain.”
* **dogmatic** /dɑɡˈmætɪk/: The opposite of open-minded — convinced your own opinion is always right. — “He's too **dogmatic** to ever admit he might be wrong.”
* **erudite** /ˈɛrəˌdaɪt/: The formal word for someone with deep, scholarly knowledge, used about books, history or academic subjects. — “The professor's **erudite** lectures often left half the class lost.”
* **myopic** /maɪˈɑpɪk/: The opposite of forward-thinking — focused only on the present, without considering the future. — “Critics called the policy **myopic**, solving today's problem but creating tomorrow's.”
* **gullible** /ˈɡʌləbəl/: Another word for credulous — used informally about someone who's easily tricked because they believe everything. — “He's **gullible** enough to believe any story you tell him.”
* **shrewd** /ʃrud/: Another word for sharp — having excellent practical judgement, especially about money or people. — “She made a **shrewd** business decision that doubled her profits.”
* **conjecture** /kənˈdʒɛktʃər/: The academic word for a guess based on limited evidence, used when something hasn't yet been proven true. — “It's pure **conjecture** at this point — we have no real proof.”
* **prescient** /ˈprɛsiənt/: Another word for far-sighted — seeming to correctly predict what will happen in the future. — “Her **prescient** warning about the market crash proved true.”
* **cogitate** /ˈkɑdʒɪˌteɪt/: The formal word for thinking something over carefully, used about a decision. — “He would **cogitate** for a week before answering a simple letter.”

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