Unit 89: English: a global language Flashcards
1
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word stock
A
set of words
2
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classical origin
A
from Latin or Ancient Greek
3
Q
linguistic consequence
A
results affecting language
4
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loanwords|borrowings
A
a word from another language used in its original form
5
Q
amber
A
yellowy-orange substance orginating from tree resin and used in jewellery
6
Q
roster
They have a number of outstanding players on their roster.
A
list of people’s turns for jobs
7
Q
tabby
A
grey and brown stripy cat
8
Q
gimmick
A
an amusing or unusal way of attracting attention
9
Q
tonic
A
medicine to make you feel stronger or better
10
Q
cot
A
child’s bed with high vertical sides
11
Q
mumps
A
a childhood illness
12
Q
palaver
A
unnecessary trouble
13
Q
intelligentsia
A
social class of intellectuals
14
Q
hammock
A
net hung and used as a bed
15
Q
turban
A
type of men’s headwear, made from a long piece of cloth
