14.2. Vocabulary. Match the following words with the correct definition.

1. A speech d. An organised talk to inform the listener about a subject.

2. An orator h. A person who gives talks in public.

3. A heckler g. A person who shouts out comments (usually funny) with the intention of distracting a public speaker.

4. A remark a. A synonym of ‘comment’.

5. A retort l. A clever, witty or intelligent comment, that is usually said quickly as a reply to someone else.

6. To barrack i. A very aggressive and negative way of trying to intimidate and distract a public speaker.

7. To discuss j. To debate in a civilised way.

8. To argue b. Talk between people that is aggressive by nature.

9. To talk down to sb. k. To speak arrogantly to someone, as if that person is inferior.

10. To answer back f. A way of replying to someone, that shows a lack of respect for the speaker. The way an impertinent child speaks to his/her parents, for example.

11. A put down c. A comment made with the intention of making the other person seem stupid.

12. A pun e. An ingenious use of a word that has a double meaning.