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intones

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to utter with a particular tone or voice modulation. verb

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conspicuous

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easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: adj

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hiatus

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a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc. noun

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behemoths

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any creature or thing of monstrous size or power: noun

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stratified

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to arrange in a hierarchical order, especially according to graded status levels. Verb (past)

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inequities

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lack of equity; unfairness; favoritism or bias. noun

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analogous

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comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared: adj

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rapport

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relation; connection, especially harmonious or sympathetic relation: noun

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socio linguistics

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the study of language as it functions in society; the study of the interaction between linguistic and social variables. noun

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forge

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to form by heating and hammering; beat into shape. to form or make, especially by concentrated effort: verb

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analogy

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a similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based: noun

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logic

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a particular method of reasoning or argumentation: noun

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contrast

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to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: verb

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emphasize

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to; lay stress upon; stress: verb

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compare

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to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences: verb

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