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language network 3 h

QuestionAnswer
brevity shortness of duration; brief
contradict assert the opposite; disagree
dialect particular variety of language spoken in a geographical region
diction pronunciation;vocal expression
edit select, correct, prepare for publication (or handing in)
eloquent fluent and graceful in the use of language
emphasis special importance or attention given to something to make it stand out; stress
enunciate to articulate speech sounds
equivocate to use vague language with the intent to deceive or mislead
gutteral pertaining to or produced near the throat
idioms expressions whose meanings cannot be derived from the literal meanings of their words
incite to urge on or arouse
incoherent unable to express oneself clearly or logically
jargon specialized or technical vocabulary
linguistic pertaining to language
lucid easy to understand; rational
oratory the art of public speaking
prosaic factual; unpoetic; dull
usage the way language is used to express ideas
verbose wordy
Created by: ersmith
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