Share New words you must know (Unit 3: Language)
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A person who can speak and understand two languages fluently or with a high level of skill. What is such a person called?
Bilingual
To bring a successful or positive result after effort, time, or work. What is that word?
Pay off
To have control, power, or strong influence over someone or something; to be the most important or noticeable part of a situation. What verb is this?
To dominate
To begin to understand something. That phrasal verb is this?
Catch on
Different forms or varieties of a language that are spoken in particular regions or by specific groups of people, often with distinct vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. What is this about?
Dialects
Including everything; having all costs, services, or items covered in one price or package. What adjective is this?
All-inclusive
To disappoint someone by not doing what they expected or hoped for. That phrasal verb is this?
Let down
Make as much progress as others. That phrasal verb is this?
Keep up with
To plan or organize something in advance, such as a meeting, event, or agreement. What phrase is this?
To make an arrangement
Naturally associated with a particular place, language, or environment; born in a particular country or region. What adjective is this?
Native
To develop gradually over time; to change and grow into a more advanced or mature form. What verb is this?
To evolve
To fail to keep up with others or with a schedule, progress, or standard. What phrasal verb is this?
Falling behind
Impossible to avoid or escape; unavoidable. What adjective is this?
Inescapable
To learn about something or gain knowledge of it so that you understand it well. What verb phrase is this?
To familiarize oneself
Words in two languages that look or sound similar but have different meanings, which can cause misunderstandings. What is being talked about?
False friends
To manage to survive or cope, especially with limited resources, knowledge, or ability. What phrasal verb is this?
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