Speaking Vocabulary 1

Assertive

Confidently

expressing

your needs or

opinions

without being

aggressive

Advocate

To speak or

act in support

of something;

a person who

supports a

cause

Articulate

To express

ideas clearly

and

effectively;

able to speak

clearly

Clarity

The quality of

being clear

and easy to

understand

Confidence

Belief in your

own abilities

Credibility

The quality of

being trusted

and believed

in

Empathy

The ability to

understand

and share

someone

else’s

feelings

Persuasive

Able to

convince

others

through

reasoning or

appeal

Resilience

The ability to

recover from

challenges or

setbacks

Vulnerability

The quality of

being open to

emotional

exposure,

risk, or showing weakness

Stand your

ground

to refuse to

change your

opinion or

position,

especially

when being

pressured