PRACTICE for Vocabulary Test 1 Linguistics This is for you to practice for the upcoming vocabulary

Phonetics

The study of how speech sounds are produced by speakers of a certain language.

Syntax

The way in which words are put together to form phrases, clauses, and sentences.

Pragmatics

The study of language as it is used by particular groups and in particular contexts.

Cognition

The process of thinking, learning, understanding, and remembering things; related to the brain.

Facilitate

To make something easier or help it progress smoothly.

Systematic

Organized and following a method.

Distinction

A difference or contrast between similar things.

Code-switching

The practice of alternating between two or more languages or language varieties in a conversation.

Competence

Skill or ability in a particular area.

Utterance

A spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.

Convey

To express or communicate an idea.

Classification

Grouping things into categories.

Complexity

The state of being complicated or difficult to understand.

Stems from

To originate from or be caused by something.

Nonsense

Words or ideas that have no meaning or make no sense.

Subtle

Delicate or understated.

Ensure

To make certain that something happens.

Prefix

A morpheme added at the beginning of a word to modify its meaning.

Suffix

A morpheme added at the end of a word to modify its meaning.