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20 Cards in this Set
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accent
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style of pronunciation; emphasis on syllable; focus attention on
pos- noun; noun; verb |
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articulate
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skilled in expression; express words clearly
pos- adjective; verb |
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dialect
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unique language form
pos- noun |
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diction
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clearness of pronunciation
pos- noun |
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enunciate
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pronounce clearly
pos- verb |
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hierarchy
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group organized by status
pos- noun |
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intelligible
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understandable
pos- adjective |
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peer
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equal in age
pos- noun |
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stratify
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separate into layers
pos- verb |
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stress
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emphasis in speaking; to emphasize; tension
pos- noun; verb; noun |
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abet
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encourage or assist
pos- verb |
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bestow
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give or present
pos- verb |
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deliverance
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rescue from danger
pos- noun |
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expedite
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speed up progress; to do quickly
pos- verb |
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haven
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place of safety
pos- noun |
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intercede
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help problem between others; plead for another
pos- verb |
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offset
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make up for; counteract
pos- verb |
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pacify
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to calm anger; establish peace
pos- verb |
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refurbish
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repair
pos- verb |
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sanctuary
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place of safety; house of worship
pos- noun |
