The power of language Flashcards
To manipulate somebody
(Verb)-to control somebody and they don’t even realize it, dishonest way
Facial expression
(noun)-a look on somebody’s face that shows their feelings
Mother tongue or native language
(Noun)-language that you first learn when you are a child
Informal
(adjective)-suitable for normal conversations with a friend, but not for serious speeches or letters
Posting
(Noun)-a piece of writing that forms part of blog
To brainwash somebody
(Verb)-to force somebody to accept your ideas or beliefs by repeating the same thing constantly
Ironic
(Adjective)-showing that you mean the opposite of what you are saying
To emphasise
(Verb)-to give special importance to something
Posture
(Noun)-the position in which you are holding your back when standing or sitting
Misunderstanding
(Noun)-a situation in which a comment of somebody is not understood correctly
Remark
(Noun)-something that you write,say which expresses an opinion about somebody or something = comment
To convince somebody
(Verb)-to make somebody believe something is true
To persuade somebody
(Verb)-to make somebody do something by giving them good reason for it = to talk somebody into something
Political correctness
(Noun)-the principle of avoiding language and behaviour that may offend particular groups of people
Polite
(Adjective)-showing good manners and respect for the feelings of others
