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Speaking Task 6: Difficult Situation
Words focused on apologizing, showing empathy, and tactfully resolving conflicts. Essential for breaking bad news softly.
Apologize
/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/
Sincere
/sɪnˈsɪər/
Regret
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
Unfortunate
/ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənət/
Dilemma
/dɪˈlɛmə/
Predicament
/prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
Compromise
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
Reconcile
/ˈrɛkənsaɪl/
Empathize
/ˈɛmpəθaɪz/
Sympathize
/ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
Tactful
/ˈtæktfəl/
Diplomatic
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
Alleviate
/əˈliːvieɪt/
Mitigate
/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/
Rectify
/ˈrɛktɪfaɪ/
Amends
/əˈmɛndz/
Compensate
/ˈkɒmpənseɪt/
Inconvenience
/ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/
Misunderstanding
/ˌmɪsʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
Oversight
/ˈoʊvərsaɪt/