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if someone says something brokenly, there are spaces between their words, especially because they are upset or angry

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used in informal conversation rather than in writing or formal language

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very clear about what you say so that everyone understands you

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said directly and definitely

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in a firm and definite way intended to end discussion of a subject

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spoken well and without difficulty

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unable to speak in a sensible way, especially because you are frightened or shocked

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with a lot of pauses between words or movements, often because of a lack of confidence

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an imperative voice or way of speaking is confident and determined and shows that you expect to be obeyed

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used about someone’s behaviour or way of speaking

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spoken but not written

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a plummy voice or way of speaking is considered to be typical of an English person of a high social class. This word shows that you dislike people who speak like this.

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tending to shout a lot

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shrill words are repeated often and in a very firm way

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stilted movements or words are not relaxed and natural

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voluble speech is quick and continuous

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someone who is well spoken has an intelligent and pleasant way of speaking

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words that are well spoken are chosen well and express exactly what the speaker wants to say

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using a lot of long words to try to impress people but not really saying very much

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