Mrs. Z's Class Flashcards
Vocabulary words to memorize
Accent
noun.
A style of pronunciation typical of people from a certain region or country.
Articulate
adjective.
Skilled in expressing oneself clearly and effectively.
Dialect
noun.
A unique form of language spoken by people from a country, region, or social group.
Diction
noun.
Clearness of speech or pronunciation.
Enunciate
verb.
To pronounce especially in a clear manner.
Hierarchy
noun.
Group people into different levels.
Intelligible
adjective.
Able to be understood.
Peer
noun.
A person who is equal to another in social standing or age.
Stratify
verb.
To separate into different levels or layers.
Stress
noun.
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
Rescue from slavery, capture, or danger.
Expedite
To help or speed up 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.
Pacify
To calm anger
Refurbish
To clean, renew, repair, or refresh.
Sanctuary
Any place of safety or protection.
Anguish
Great physical or mental pain; torment, torture.
Blithe
Cheerful; carefree; lighthearted.
Congenial
Friendly; having a pleasant disposition.
Defiant
Openly or boldly resisting authority.
Desolate
Lonely and sad.
Despondent
In low spirits; depressed; dejected.
Disgruntled
Discontented; resentful.
Disillusion
To disappoint someone by breaking his or her belief in a false idea.
Exuberant
Filled with enthusiasm and joy.
Gratification
Satisfaction; a feeling of being rewarded for one’s efforts.
Amenable
Willing to consider; open to advice or suggestion
Deception
A trick; an attempt to make someone believe something that is not true.
Forbearance
Patience; not reacting when being annoyed or harmed.
Objective
Fair; impartial
Partiality
A favorable bias or a prejudice toward something.
Intercede
To mediate or help in a problem between others.
Offset
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