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Elocution

Noun CEFR B2
ɛləˈkjuːʃən

Definitions

The art of speaking, especially public speaking, with expert control of gesture and voice, diction (articulation and word choice), and usage.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“perfect elocution”
“elocution training”
“study⟳ elocution”
“She took elocution lessons to improve⟳ her public speaking.”
“His elocution was precise and clear.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

elocutioner Elocutionist Elocutions elodea elodeid elodian

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