Lecture
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
An educational talk delivered to an audience, especially students in a university or college setting, or a serious or lengthy reprimand. It involves one person speaking whilst others listen.
“The professor's lecture on quantum physics was both fascinating and challenging to follow.”
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Contains L-E-C-T-U-R-E with two E's; the -TURE ending is a common pattern
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Worth 9 points; the C (3 points) adds some value to this academic word
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