eavesdropping--the act of listening secretly to the private conversation of others
    pronounced:  "eves-drohp-ping"

jargon--technical or special language used in a specific area.
    The words ".gif" and "floppy disk"  are computer  jargon.

eloquent--something or someone that has a powerful expressive quality

bourgeois--overly concerned with imitating upper class values

medium--a way or means that is used to convey other things

employed--used, put into use

archaic--something that is old or is no longer in use

coined--made, created

illustrious--something that is respected

inherent--expected, given, generally understood

phonetically--the sounds of the words

astutely--intelligently

authoritative--knowledgeable

former--first, previous

merits--virtues, praises, good deeds
 

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