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Language & Communication — Lesson 27

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word

wɝːd

A single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written — what's the word for bikini in French?

Your essay should be no more than two thousand words long .

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yes

jes

Used to express willingness or agreement — "He's a really nice guy." "Yes, he is.".

"Would you like a glass of wine ?" "Yes, thanks ."

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abbreviation

əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən

A shortened form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole (e — "Prof." is an abbreviation for "Professor".

"Prof." is an abbreviation for "Professor".

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accent

ˈæksənt

The way a person pronounces words, which often shows where they are from or — she has a beautiful French accent when she speaks English.

She has a beautiful French accent when she speaks English.

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accidental

ˌæksɪˈdentəl

The girl points at the unexpected colored notes on the staff—these are accidental symbols in music.

The fire was accidental, not arson.

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acknowledge

əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ

Accept or admit that something is true, often something that is difficult to accept — he nodded to acknowledge her help.

She acknowledged her mistakes and apologized.

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adaptation

ˌædæpˈteɪʃən

The process of changing something to fit new conditions or purposes — this is an adaptation of a classic story.

The adaptation of the novel into a movie was very successful.

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almanac

ˈɑːlmənæk

A book published annually that contains information such as weather forecasts — I checked the almanac to find when the next full moon would occur.

I checked the almanac to find when the next full moon would occur.

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anecdote

ˈænɪkdoʊt

A short, interesting or amusing story about a real person or event, often based — she told us an anecdote about her first day at work.

She told us an anecdote about her first day at work.

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apology

əˈpɑːlədʒi

An expression of regret or acknowledgment that one has done something wrong — I owe you an apology for being late.

I owe you an apology for being late.

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appendix

əˈpendɪks

A pink, winding, segmented organ shaped like an intestine sits on a pale background, with a small narrow tube—the appendix—sticking out from its lower left side.

The data tables are shown in the appendix at the back of the book.

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badge

bædʒ

A small piece of metal, plastic, or cloth with a design or information on it — the police officer showed his badge.

She wore a badge with her name on it.

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