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Articulate
Able to speak or express ideas clearly.
Example: She is articulate and easy to understand when speaking.
Enunciation
Speaking words clearly and properly.
Example: His enunciation was so clear, everyone understood him.
Diction
The way someone uses and chooses words; also how clearly they speak.
Example: The actor’s diction made his performance stand out.
Connotation
The extra meaning or feeling a word has, besides its basic definition.
Example: The word “home” has a warm, comforting connotation.
Urbanized
Changed to look or feel more like a city.
Example: The small town became urbanized with new buildings and businesses.
Impending
About to happen soon.
Example: The dark clouds showed that a storm was impending.
Amiss
Not right or wrong; something is off.
Example: Something felt amiss when I walked into the quiet room.
Multifaceted
Having many different parts or aspects.
Example: She is a multifaceted person, skilled in art, music, and dance.
Orientation
An introduction to a new place or experience.
Example: The school offered an orientation to help new students adjust.
Present Participle
A form of a verb ending in “-ing,” showing an ongoing action.
Example: In “She is running,” “running” is the present participle.
Capacity
The ability to do something; how much something can hold.
Example: The theater has a seating capacity of 1,000 people.
Suburbia
The area around a city, often with houses and schools.
Example: They moved to suburbia to live in a quieter area.
Orator
A person who is good at speaking in public.
Example: He became a famous orator known for his powerful speeches.
Eurocentric
Focused on European culture and ideas.
Example: The book had a Eurocentric view, ignoring other cultures.
Composite
Made from many different parts.
Example: The composite image was created from different photos.
