chapter 3 : Flashcards
Deal with
Definition: interact or communicate.
Part of speech: phrasal verb.
1- She deal with people there in English.
2- Dealing with people in your native language is easier than in another language.
Particular
Definition: specific.
Part of speech: adj.
1- So why has this particular language spread so far?
2- The architectural engineer uses some particular materials to build a houses.
Spread
Definition: to move to many places or be be with new people.
Part of speech: verb.
1- So why has this particular language spread so far?
2- Many diseases spread around the world.
Nature
Definition: the essence, or the key qualities that make something what it is.
Part of speech: noun.
1- Part of the answer can be found in the in the nature of the language.
2- A woman’s nature is to be sensitive.
Qualities
Definition: features.
Part of speech: noun.
1- English has certain qualities that make it especially useful.
2- Patience is an important quality for a mother.
Quite
Definition: rather, mostly.
Part of speech: adv.
1- For one thing, its grammar is quite simple.
2- Compared to my American Culture test, the vocabulary test was quite simple.
Huge
Definition: very big.
Part of speech: adj.
1- English also has a huge vocabulary.
2- Yesterday I had a huge surprise.
Took over
Definition: control something.
Part of speech: verb.
1- After 1066, when invaders from France took over, English gained many French words.
2- France took over England in 1066.
Gained
Definition: to add, to get.
Part of speech: verb.
1- After 1066, when invaders from France took over, English gained many French words.
2- I worked hard in the gym, so I gained muscle.
Political
Definition: relating to government.
Part of speech: adj.
1- We also have to look at political and economic history.
2- Immigration is a political issue.
Economic
Definition: relating to money.
Part of speech: adj.
1- We also have to look at political and economic history.
2- The international market is important for economic growth.
Trade
Definition: to exchange, to do business.
Part of speech: verb.
1- These schools want their students to be ready to trade in international markets.
2- I will trade my car for yours.
Market
Definition: a place where people do business.
Part of speech: noun.
1- These schools want their students to be ready to trade in international markets.
2- The international market is important for economic growth.
Invest
Definition: To buy something hoping to grow your money.
Part of speech: verb.
1- Companies around the world are investing in English classes for their employees.
2- Many companies invest in ads.
Employees
Definition: workers.
Part of speech: noun.
1- Companies around the world are investing in English classes for their employees.
2- A boss should be kind with her employees.
