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8th Vocabulary - 1&2
Hoxie - Review for Lessons 1 and 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |