SAT words about speech and expression.

a report or description of events; a financial record

He gave a detailed account of what happened during the meeting.

the activity of producing promotions for commercial products or services

The company spent millions on advertising for the new product launch.

offers suggestions or recommendations

The doctor advises patients to exercise regularly for better health.

to add explanatory notes or comments to a text

Students were asked to annotate the poem with their interpretations.

made a public or formal declaration

The company announced plans to expand into international markets.

to express regret for a mistake or wrongdoing

He called to apologize for missing the important meeting.

able to express thoughts clearly

The articulate speaker captivated the audience.

stated confidently and forcefully

The lawyer asserted that her client was innocent of all charges.

stating confidently and forcefully

He kept asserting his right to speak at the meeting.

the description of distinctive qualities or features

The author's characterization of the villain was complex and nuanced.

quoted or referenced as evidence or authority

The researcher cited several studies to support her conclusions.

clear, logical, and convincing

She presented a cogent argument for reform.

giving information clearly in few words

Write a concise summary of the main arguments.

seeking information or advice from someone

After consulting with experts, they made their decision.

to communicate or express an idea or feeling

The painting manages to convey a sense of deep melancholy.

to show or prove something clearly; to explain by practical example

The scientist will demonstrate how the chemical reaction occurs.

showing or proving something clearly through example or evidence

The instructor spent the afternoon demonstrating proper safety techniques.

to give an account of something by stating its characteristics

Can you describe what the suspect looked like to the police officer?

gave an account of something by stating its characteristics

The witness described the accident in great detail to the investigators.

talked about something with others; considered by talking

The board discussed several options before making their final decision.

showed or exhibited something for others to see

The museum displayed rare paintings from the Renaissance period.

to spread information or knowledge widely

The organization works to disseminate accurate health information to the public.

fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing

The eloquent orator moved the audience to tears.

to pronounce words clearly

The teacher asked students to enunciate their words.

makes something clear by describing it in detail

The manual explains how to assemble the furniture step by step.

able to express oneself easily and articulately

She is fluent in four languages.

excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters

The garrulous neighbor talked for hours about nothing.

to explain or make something clear by using examples or pictures

The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept of photosynthesis.

explained or made clear with examples or pictures

The book illustrated the history of art through beautiful reproductions.

unable to express oneself clearly

He became inarticulate with rage.

pointed out or showed; suggested as appropriate

The survey results indicated strong support for the new policy.

suddenly inserted a remark into a conversation

He interjected a witty comment that made everyone laugh.

using very few words

His laconic reply revealed nothing about his true feelings.

tending to talk a great deal

The loquacious tour guide shared endless stories.

to speak quietly and indistinctly

He mumbled an apology under his breath.

good at convincing others

His persuasive speech won over the skeptics.

concise and full of meaning

The columnist was known for her pithy observations.

to make something widely liked or known

The television series helped popularize interest in history.

to announce officially or publicly

The governor proclaimed a state of emergency.

announces officially or publicly

The sign proudly proclaims the town's historical significance.

using too many words; tediously lengthy

The prolix speech tested the audience's patience.

lengthy and confused; lacking direction

His rambling explanation only added to the confusion.

to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular purpose

I highly recommend this restaurant for its authentic cuisine.

suggested as being good or suitable; advised

The doctor recommended plenty of rest and fluids.

to mention or allude to; to direct someone to a source of information

Please refer to the manual for detailed instructions.

gives a spoken or written account of something; formal accounts or statements

The journalist reports on international affairs.

acted or spoke on behalf of; symbolized or stood for

The lawyer represented her client in court.

not revealing one's thoughts readily

He was reticent about discussing his past.

to withdraw a statement or opinion

The newspaper was forced to retract the inaccurate story.

relating to effective or persuasive language

The politician used rhetorical devices to sway voters.

transmitting information or instructions by means of a gesture or sign

The flashing lights were signaling an emergency.

a rough or unfinished drawing; to make a rough drawing of

The artist made a quick sketch of the landscape.

made a rough drawing of; gave a brief account of

She sketched the outline of her plan for the committee.

to speak with sudden pauses and repetitions

He tends to stammer when nervous.

briefly and clearly expressed

Her succinct summary captured all the key points.

to put forward for consideration; to cause one to think of something

I suggest we take a different approach to the problem.

a brief summary or general survey of something

The publisher asked for a synopsis of the novel before reading the full manuscript.

reserved or uncommunicative in speech

The taciturn man rarely spoke in meetings.

sparing in the use of words; abrupt

The terse email conveyed his displeasure.

using more words than needed

The verbose report could have been half as long.

informed someone in advance of a possible danger or problem

The meteorologist warned residents to prepare for the approaching hurricane.