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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 begin a new activity, hobby, or responsibility. What phrasal verb is this?
    Take up
  • Naturally associated with a particular place, language, or environment; born in a particular country or region. What adjective is this?
    Native
  • 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
  • A short and intensive program of study designed to teach the basics of a subject quickly. What is being talked about?
    Crash course
  • To develop gradually over time; to change and grow into a more advanced or mature form. What verb is this?
    To evolve
  • 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
  • Including everything; having all costs, services, or items covered in one price or package. What adjective is this?
    All-inclusive
  • To bring a successful or positive result after effort, time, or work. What is that word?
    Pay off
  • To manage to survive or cope, especially with limited resources, knowledge, or ability. What phrasal verb is this?
    Get by
  • 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 plan or organize something in advance, such as a meeting, event, or agreement. What phrase is this?
    To make an arrangement
  • 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 learn about something or gain knowledge of it so that you understand it well. What verb phrase is this?
    To familiarize oneself
  • 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
  • Impossible to avoid or escape; unavoidable. What adjective is this?
    Inescapable
  • 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 fail to keep up with others or with a schedule, progress, or standard. What phrasal verb is this?
    Falling behind