C2
articulate vs eloquent vs fluent vs proficient
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| articulateadjective/ɑːrˈtɪk.jə.lət/ | Meaning able to express ideas and feelings clearly and well in words | Goes with highly articulate | Example She is an articulate speaker who explains complex ideas simply. |
| eloquentadjective/ˈel.ə.kwənt/ | Meaning able to speak or write clearly and beautifully in a way that moves or persuades people | Goes with eloquent speech | Example She gave an eloquent speech about the value of educating girls. |
| fluentadjective/ˈfluː.ənt/ | Meaning able to speak or write a language easily and without long pauses | Goes with fluent in | Example After two years in Canada, she became fluent in English. |
| proficientadjective/prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ | Meaning able to do something well because you have learned and practiced it | Goes with — | Example After two years in Canada, she is proficient in both English and French. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The writer made an plea for saving the city's old buildings.