Engaging in Verbal Communication

to have a casual and light conversation without sharing a lot of information

As they waited for the meeting to start, colleagues confabulated about their weekend plans.

to talk a lot about unimportant things and in a way that may seem foolish

During the long car ride, the toddler prattled on about imaginary friends and adventures.

to discuss the terms of an agreement with an opposing side, usually an enemy

The opposing military generals agreed to parley in hopes of reaching a ceasefire agreement.

trivial or meaningless talk

The meeting was filled with palaver and no real decisions were made.

to make random, meaningless sounds

The baby babbled happily, creating a stream of adorable but unintelligible sounds.

to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

Despite being focused on the meeting agenda, he continued to prate about irrelevant personal anecdotes.

the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth

He clenched his jaw in frustration when he heard the news.

to have a casual conversation, often involving gossip

The friends sat on the porch, sipping lemonade, and began to natter about the latest trends in fashion and entertainment.

to talk excessively or thoughtlessly

During the meeting, the colleague continued to blab about unrelated topics, prolonging the discussion unnecessarily.

to reveal someone's wrongdoing or misbehavior to others

In the office, a colleague couldn't resist tattling to the supervisor about a minor mistake made by a coworker.

to talk excessively or continuously, often in a way that is annoying to others

The politician continued to yap about his achievements during the campaign.

a large wild ox with shaggy coat and long horns that is domesticated in Tibet

The Tibetan plateau is home to many yaks, which are well-adapted to the harsh, cold climate.

to speak loudly, expressing strong opinions or complaints

The customer began to rant about the poor service, expressing frustration with the long wait and unhelpful staff.

to chat casually for an extended period, often in a lively manner

After not seeing each other for years, they sat on the porch and gossiped, eager to gab about their lives.

to speak formally and at length, especially in a public setting

The presidential candidates orated passionately about their visions during the debates.

to speak or express opinions in a lengthy, fervent, or pompous manner

The passionate activist spouted about the importance of environmental conservation during the rally.

to utter something hesitantly or with uncertainty

He faltered an apology when confronted about the mistake.

to shout loudly and emotionally, often expressing distress, anger, or frustration

Frustrated by the unexpected setback, he couldn't help but bawl in anger.

to talk rapidly and incoherently, making it hard for others to understand what is being said

The artist raved about their creative process, describing it in a feverish, almost delirious manner.

to mock with contempt

He scoffed at the idea of ghosts.

to engage in light, playful, and teasing conversation or exchange of remarks

Friends often banter about each other's quirks and habits, creating a lighthearted and enjoyable environment.