| A | B |
|---|
| accent | A style of speech or pronunciation that is characteristic of a certain region or country |
| articulate | expressed in a clear and effective manner |
| dialect | version of a language spoken in a country or region or social group |
| diction | The choice and use of words in speaking or writing |
| enunciate | to pronounce, especially in a clear manner |
| fundamental | basic, primary, essential |
| intelligible | able to be understood |
| peer | person equal to another in age, class, or rank |
| status | position in society, condition |
| stress | to emphasize, particularly when speaking |
| accent | When Colin speaks English, he has a slight British _______. |
| articulate | In an ______ speech, Mr. Hendrix praised the graduating seniors. |
| dialects | People with southern _____ refer to the 'trunk' of the car, not the 'boot'. |
| diction | The ____ of a Biology book is more difficult than that of a newspaper article. |
| enunciated | The student council president carefully ______ her words so the upcoming freshman could understand her. |
| fundamental | Basketball players must master the ______ techniques of their sport. |
| intelligible | The frightened child spoke in a way that was not _____ to Marie. |
| peers | Frankie joined his ____ at the pep rally. |
| status | Owning a Mercedes is considered a symbol of high social _____. |
| stress | It is hard to ____ the correct syllable when learning a new language. |
