voc. Flashcards
(30 cards)
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
insular
pertaining to an island
quagmire
wet, soft ground in the ways one can get caught
latitude
The distance north or south of the equator
Panorama
A wide ranging you over an area
inductee
A new member of an organization
congregate
to assemble in a large group
communal
belonging to a community
coalition
temporary alliance of people sharing a common cause
accompanist
someone who plays music in support of a singer or other musician
