To think critically is basically the process self-regulatory judgment. Critical thinking is the process by which a reasoned consideration to evidence, context, methods, and criteria are included.
While Odysseus battles and his journey are successful due to his intellect, Penelope similarly uses her intelligence to avoid being remarried, even if she does so in a less conspicuous way. Penelope never remarries, and always waits for him.
Answer: stilted
Explanation: Tbh I searched the definition of “stilted”on the internet; it means “(of a manner of talking or writing) stiff and self-conscious or unnatural.” It wouldn’t be slang because slang means everyday talk. Vague means not thoroughly described. Cliché is used to describe a word, phrase, or event that is overused (ex. happily ever after, love at first sight)
This is not my area of expertise but as far as I understand we refer to a conditioned sound change if a phoneme when in a certain environment becomes another phoneme - there is a certain condition that propells the change. On the other hand we refer to an unconditioned sound change if all phonemes of, for example, two different kinds are merged into one phoneme - there is no condition as it happens in all instances, and ultimately there is a reduction in the number of phonemes as one is substituted for another.
