Shrug Shrug /ʃrʌg/ (noun & verb) to raise and lower your shoulders to show that you don’t care about something, ignore, treat lightly, make light of, overlook, disregard, pay no attention to, sign, gesticulation: Shrug in context Although many attempts were made to make my neighbor aware of his disturbance to local residents, he simply …
Sign language Sign language (noun) The use of body language and nonverbal communication to interact with each other, especially among the deaf or hearing-impaired people, communication by gestures: Sing language in context Knowing sign language is a vital versatility for the people who live with a hearing-impaired person. It is so wonderful that deaf people can take …
See eye to eye See eye to eye (idiom) If two people see eye to eye, they agree with each other, have the same opinion, agree, concur, be of the same mind, see things the same way, be in agreement: See eye to eye in context What I am trying to establish is to see eye …
Scowl Scowl (noun & verb) /skaʊl/ (noun & verb) to look at someone in an angry and threatening way – frown – glower – look daggers – dirty look Scowl in context The unruly student scowled at his serious teacher and sat down in silence. As Emily walked into the room, she couldn’t help but …
English Vocabulary about Laziness English Vocabulary about Laziness Drag one’s feet (idiom) to do something slowly because you do not want to do it Watch this video on YouTube The advertiser was dragging his feet owing to non-payment for his previous work. The painter dragged his feet until he got ensured about receiving a good …
Nonverbal Nonverbal / nɒnvɜb ə l /(adj) Nonverbal means the state of communicating with others without the aid of words and sentences, nonlinguistic transmission of information, not involving words, silent, mute, mime, gestured, telepathic: Nonverbal in context Scowling is an apparent example of nonverbal communication. Were you to use nonverbal communication, you would not be …
Nod Nod /nɒd/ (noun & verb) to move your head to show your agreement, bow, move up and down, shake, permission, signal, sign: Not in context The tour guide asked us to nod our understanding of his accent. Is it boastful to nod, when it comes to a marriage proposal? As the meeting progressed, Lucy made a compelling argument …
IELTS Essay on Final Examinations Topic Some educators maintain that final examinations should be replaced with continuous assessment during the term to assess students’ genuine competence. To what extent do you concur with this point of view? IELTS essay on final examinations There are different methods of assessing students during the term. Two of the most controversial ideas …
Gesticulate Gesticulate /dʒesˈtɪk.jʊ.leɪt/ (verb) to move your hands and body while speaking, make gestures, wave, air, gesture, signal, beckon, sign, point, indicate: Gesticulate in context In my personal experience, people who are used to gesticulating during speaking, act unnaturally while telling lies. I believe that lack of gesticulation during a speech culminates with monotony. During his animated speech, the professor …
A pat on the back A pat on the back: Idiom Praise for something that you have done well, approval, an expression of congratulation or encouragement: A pat on the back in context I got a pat on the back from my boss. He deserves a pat on the back after graduating from college with a …