Meaning: Not written down; not recorded.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: There are unwritten rules in every culture.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• implicit
• unstated

Antonyms:

• written
• documented

Meaning: In a position at the front; openly or honestly.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: He was up front about his intentions.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• honestly
• openly

Antonyms:

• secretly
• deceptively

Meaning: To strongly encourage someone to do something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I urge you to consider this opportunity.

Category: Communication › Persuasion

Synonyms:

• encourage
• prompt

Antonyms:

• dissuade
• discourage

Meaning: Requiring immediate attention.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The urgent message needed to be delivered right away.

Category: Communication › Priority

Synonyms:

• critical
• pressing

Antonyms:

• unimportant
• trivial

Meaning: An expression of disgust or annoyance.

Part of speech: interjection

Example: Urgh! That smell is terrible!

Category: Communication › Expressions

Synonyms:

• ugh
• yuck

Meaning: To speak or say something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She did not utter a word during the meeting.

Category: Communication › Speech

Synonyms:

• speak
• express

Antonyms:

• silence
• mumble

Meaning: A spoken word or statement.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His utterance was barely audible.

Category: Communication › Speech

Synonyms:

• remark
• statement

Meaning: To persuade someone to do something by using flattery.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She tried to wheedle her way into getting a free meal.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• coax
• cajole

Antonyms: dissuade

Meaning: To make a low, feeble sound, often expressing pain or fear.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The puppy began to whimper when it was left alone.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• whine
• moan

Meaning: To make a high-pitched, complaining sound.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The child began to whine when he didn't get his way.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• complain
• moan

Meaning: To complain persistently; to whine.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Stop whinging and get to work!

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• complain
• grumble

Meaning: A young and inexperienced person, often seen as presumptuous.

Part of speech: noun

Example: That whipper snapper thinks he knows everything!

Category: Communication › Colloquialism

Synonyms: youngster

Meaning: To speak very softly, often to avoid being overheard.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She had to whisper to keep the secret.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• murmur
• speak softly

Meaning: A harmless or trivial lie, often told to avoid hurting someone's feelings.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She told a white lie to spare his feelings.

Category: Communication › Social Interactions

Synonyms: fib

Antonyms: truth

Meaning: Showing complete sincerity and commitment.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She gave her whole hearted support to the project.

Category: Communication › Expressions

Synonyms: sincere

Meaning: To close and open one eye quickly, often as a signal.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She gave him a wink to show she was joking.

Category: Communication

Synonyms: blink

Meaning: To extract or remove something, often used in a playful context.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He tried to winkle out the truth from her.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• extract
• pull out

Meaning: A person who makes sarcastic or witty remarks.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He always plays the wise acre in discussions.

Category: Communication

Synonyms: smart aleck

Meaning: A clever or sarcastic remark.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She made a wise crack that made everyone laugh.

Category: Communication

Synonyms: witty remark

Meaning: A person who is sarcastic or shows off their intelligence.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Don't be a wise guy; just follow the rules.

Category: Communication

Synonyms: smart aleck

Meaning: To surprise or confuse someone.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The unexpected news wrong-footed him.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

• surprise
• confuse

Meaning: to talk in a noisy or annoying way

Part of speech: verb

Example: The dog kept yapping at the mailman.

Category: Communication

Synonyms: bark

Meaning: to shout loudly

Part of speech: verb

Example: He yelled for help.

Category: Communication

Synonyms: shout

Meaning: to make a short, sharp cry

Part of speech: verb

Example: The dog yelped when it stepped on a thorn.

Category: Communication

Synonyms: cry