Public Speaking

Plebeian: Middle or lower class. The plebeian population ends up paying the most taxes.

The five elements of the listening process are hearing, attending, understanding, responding, and remembering. These elements are key components to effective communication and enable individuals to engage with others in a meaningful way through active listening.

"Highly favored" typically means that someone or something is regarded with special preference or approval. It suggests that the person or thing is held in high esteem or is given special treatment or consideration.

Having a presentation with bullet points only and speaking on those points without notes. The bullet points are merely aide-memoirs and the only notes you have. This is far better than reading a script. It enables you to be more animated etc.

On a hot summer day, drinking plenty of water is customary, especially in Arizona

the amosphere of the plain was arid, and many were coughing with dust

I remember it as an advertising jingle from the late 1960s or early 1970s. "Dolly Madison snacks and cakes, they're good to go!" I haven't been able to find any of those old ads, though, and my memory is fallible. ;)

Yes, the word "close" is a homophone. It can be pronounced the same as "clothes" or "cloze."

This is a sentence, though it may not be very instructive.

Though the question had been merged, the answer remained.

Burned and burnt are both accepted forms of the past tense.

A good concluding sentence should summarize the main points of the paragraph or piece of writing, reiterate the thesis statement or main idea, and leave a lasting impression on the reader. It should offer closure and bring the discussion to a satisfying end. Remember to avoid introducing new information or ideas in the conclusion.

The name Marlo is of German origin and is a variant of the name Marlow, meaning "drained lake" or "settlement by the lake". It can also be derived from the Latin name Marius, meaning "male, manly".

Some different types of speaking include informative speaking, persuasive speaking, impromptu speaking, and ceremonial speaking. Informative speaking aims to educate or instruct the audience about a specific topic. Persuasive speaking seeks to influence the audience's beliefs or actions. Impromptu speaking involves delivering a speech without prior preparation, often in a spontaneous setting. Ceremonial speaking is used in formal events to commemorate a special occasion or honor someone.

burden

albatross

encumbrance

load

hindrance

afflict

infect

deprive

impede

Yes, the phrase "first the worst, second the best" is a common childhood saying used to console the person who comes in second place. It is a simplified way to encourage the idea of not giving up after initial failure and striving to improve.

To be vain is to be full of one's self, or egotistical. An example sentence would be: He's so vain, I bet he stares in the mirror all day.

search Google like this to find definitions - define:imperious

"having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy"

http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=imperious

To remain silent; ill humored; offended mood

It was decided to prearrange the meeting room several days before the meeting so as to avoid time-wasting discussion of the arrangements.

SSID stands for Service Set Identifier. It is a unique name that identifies a specific Wi-Fi network. When connecting to a Wi-Fi network, users are typically required to enter the SSID to establish a connection.

The word "locale" is pronounced as loh-KAHL.

Use most in a sentence when comparing more than two things but use more when comparing two things.

The purpose of speaking is to communicate thoughts, feelings, and information with others. It allows for the sharing of ideas, building relationships, and expressing oneself.

hit the sack means to go to bed or to sleep.
It means he has gone to bed - hitting the sack is a slang way of saying your body will hit the bed when you lie down.