Keep TALKING

Verb express or state clearly
Teachers around the U.S. are using Twitter in the classroom in an effort to get students to shed their inhibition and articulate opinions.
Verb talk in a friendly and informal way
The “Moulin Rouge” actress and the “I Wanna Kiss A Girl” crooner both looked to be enjoying themselves as they chatted with the talk show queen.
Phrase became aware of something, usually accidentally
Maybe your co-worker accidentally let the cat out of the bag. (It happens.) In any case, your boss got wind that your last few “doctor’s appointments” have actually been interviews. Can you walk away unscathed?
Noun characteristic language of a particular group
Avast, ye scurvy knave! September 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day, so break out your best swashbuckling jargon.
Noun urgent, often emotional, request
plea
During a satellite appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Madonna makes a heartfelt plea to end bullying in America.
Noun talk on about something in a know-it-all way
Presenters using pecha-kucha are limited to 20 slides, 20 seconds per slide, leaving no time to pontificate.
Verb make a statement about something openly or publicly
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi professed their love in the secular chapel of Oprah Winfrey’s daytime talk show on Monday.
Adjective serving to identify or distinguish something
Prairie dogs don't just have a call for "danger" — they have one signature set of frequencies and tones for "human," another for "hawk" and a third for "coyote." They can even differentiate between coyotes and pet dogs.
Noun violent angry speech expressing disapproval
The Hannah Montana star posted an angry tirade on her Twitter webpage insisting she is a "normal girl" after being criticized about her weight.
Noun informal or unofficial communication
Tough Mudder relies on word of mouth to advertise its mud runs. Its ad success on Facebook is owed, in large part, to intrinsically shareable stories and images of wild obstacle-course competitions.