Preparing for public speaking
Essential Vocabulary
Adjust (verb) – to adapt or conform, as to new conditions
Affect (verb) – to have an influence or effect on something
Allot (verb) – to assign as one’s share
Appropriate (adj.) – suitable for a particular person, condition, etc.
Arouse (verb) – to excite, stir up
Brainstorm (verb) – to engage in shared problem-solving
Comprehend (verb) – to understand
Concise (adj.) – brief and to the point
Deliver (verb) – to express in words, utter
Distract (verb) – to draw away in another direction; confuse
Emerge (verb) – to become visible or apparent
Handout (noun) – a folder or leaflet circulated free of charge
Impromptu – spoken without or with little preparation
Integrity (noun) – honesty, sincerity
Narrow down (verb) – to limit or restrict
Outline (noun) – a summary of a written work or speech, usually done in headings and subheadings
Persuasive (adj.) – having the power to persuade
Reference (noun) – note in a publication referring the reader to another passage or source
Rehearse (verb) – to practice in preparation for public performance
Shortcoming (noun) – a flaw, deficiency, defect
Stage fright (noun) – acute nervousness associated with performing or speaking before an audience
Transition (noun) – a word, phrase, sentence connecting one part of discourse to another