voc. Flashcards
peer
A person who is equal to another
stress
to emphasize, particularly when speaking
fundamental
Basic or essential
intelligible
able to be understood
articulate
bread in the clear and effective way
status
position in society
dialect
A form of a language spoken in a region or by a group
accent
a style of speech or pronunciation that is characteristic of a certain region
diction
size of words in speaking or writing
terrestrial
relating to the earth
precipice
a seep cliff or overhanging rock
longitude
The distance east and west of Greenwich, England, measured in degrees
Meredian
any of the imaginary circles around the earth that pass through the pole
Penninsula
an area of land with water on three sides
topography
physical features of a region