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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| accent | a style of pronunciation typical of people from a certain region or country |
| articulate | skilled in expressing oneself clearly and effectively |
| dialect | a unique form of a language, spoken by people from a country region, or social group |
| diction | clearness of speech or pronunciation |
| enunciate | to pronounce, especially in a clear manner |
| hierarchy | a group organized according to rank or status |
| intelligible | able to be understood |
| peer | a person who is equal to another in social standing or age |
| stratify | to separate into different levels or layer |
| stress | emphasis in speaking or music |
| abet | to encourage or assist, particularly in doing something wrong |
| bestow | to give or present, especially as a gift or an honor |
| deliverance | liberation; rescue from slavery, capture, or danger |
| expedite | to speed up or help the progress of |
| haven | a place of refuge or safety |
| intercede | to mediate or help in a problem between others |
| offset | to make up for; to compensate for; to counteract |
| pacify | to calm anger; to establish peace |
| refurbish | to clean, renew, repair, or refresh |
| sanctuary | any place of safety or protection |