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Curious Dialects and Language Quirks
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  • 1. Specialized slang used by specific groups
  • 2. Regional dialect often considered nonstandard
  • 4. Complete set of words in a language
  • 5. Group of words forming a meaningful unit
  • 6. Smallest meaningful language unit
  • 10. Technical language specific to a profession
  • 12. Chance to express thoughts verbally
  • 16. Ancient Greek term for 'tongue' or language
  • 17. Nonverbal communication cue or sign
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  • 3. Language relying on pitch differences
  • 7. An individual's distinctive speech pattern
  • 8. Informal, often playful language variety
  • 9. Smallest unit of sound distinguishing meaning
  • 11. Socially prestigious dialect in a continuum
  • 13. System of written symbols or characters
  • 14. Short for a person fluent in two languages
  • 15. Formality level of language use
  • 18. Distinctive nasal quality in some accents
  • 19. Stable language developed from mixing languages

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