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8th Vocabulary - 1&2
Hoxie - Review for Lessons 1 and 2
Term | Definition |
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accent | noun - a style of pronunciation typical people of a certain country verb - an emphasis on a particular syllable in a word |
hierarchy | noun - organization according to rank or status |
intelligible | adjective - able to be understood |
articulate | adjective - clear and expressive |
peer | noun - an equal in age or position |
dialect | noun - a unique and regional form of a language |
stratify | verb - to separate into layers or levels |
diction | noun - clearness and speech |
stress | noun - tension or strain |
enunciate | verb - to pronounce clearly |
intercede | verb - to step in to help |
offset | verb - to counteract; to compensate for |
abet | verb - to encourage |
bestow | verb - to present an honor |
pacify | verb - to make peace |
deliverance | noun - to rescue from danger or capture |
refurbish | verb - to clean up or repair |
expedite | verb - to speed up the progress of |
sancutary | noun - a holy place or a house of worship |
haven | noun - a place of refuge |