New words you must know (Unit 3: Language) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

To make something conform to a common set of rules, guidelines, or criteria so that it is consistent and uniform. What verb is this?

To standardise

A short and intensive program of study designed to teach the basics of a subject quickly. What is being talked about?

Crash course

To read a text carefully in order to find and correct mistakes in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or formatting. What verb is this?

To proofread

To begin a new activity, hobby, or responsibility. What phrasal verb is this?

Take up

To manage to survive or cope, especially with limited resources, knowledge, or ability. What phrasal verb is this?

Get by

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 learn about something or gain knowledge of it so that you understand it well. What verb phrase is this?

To familiarize oneself

Impossible to avoid or escape; unavoidable. What adjective is this?

Inescapable

To fail to keep up with others or with a schedule, progress, or standard. What phrasal verb is this?

Falling behind

To develop gradually over time; to change and grow into a more advanced or mature form. What verb is this?

To evolve

Naturally associated with a particular place, language, or environment; born in a particular country or region. What adjective is this?

Native

To plan or organize something in advance, such as a meeting, event, or agreement. What phrase is this?

To make an arrangement

Make as much progress as others. That phrasal verb is this?

Keep up with

To disappoint someone by not doing what they expected or hoped for. That phrasal verb is this?

Let down

Including everything; having all costs, services, or items covered in one price or package. What adjective is this?

All-inclusive

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

To begin to understand something. That phrasal verb is this?

Catch on

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 bring a successful or positive result after effort, time, or work. What is that word?

Pay off

A person who can speak and understand two languages fluently or with a high level of skill. What is such a person called?

Bilingual