English in the world 2

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a type of thing, such as a plant or animal, that is different from others in the same group start learning		variety Some consider the language used in the corridors of Brussels a new variety of Enghlis
to happen, especially in a way that is not planned start learning		come about A new variety of English called Euro English is said to have emerge but how has this come about?
to indicate, or specify, to give a name to; Pol. określić start learning		designate
a list of special words and explanations of their meanings, often at the end of a book start learning		glossary Glossaries of EU Terms
a word or expression with a particular meaning, especially one that is used for a specific subject or type of language; Pol. termin, określenie start learning		term The language used in the corridors of Brussels might be incomprehensiblbe to most English native speakers mainly because of the terms used here
certain to happen and impossible to avoid start learning		inevitable
if objects or ideas_____, they combine to form one single group start learning		coalesce she doesn't believe the English is spoken in teh European Parliament is coalescing into Euro
to think of something in a particular way or as having a particular quality [= Pol. uważać (za) start learning		deem
. a thought, idea, or detail that is important but difficult to notice or understand; Pol. subtelność start learning		subtlety
showing too much satisfaction with your own cleverness or success, used to show disapproval; Pol. zadowolony z siebie, start learning		smug Why shouldn't the British and Americans get too smug about the domination of English in the EP?
Done or constructed in a hasty, approximate, temporarily adequate manner, but not exact, fully formed, or reliable for a long period of time. start learning		crude but effective
To make something seem more credible or probable, perhaps by providing additional information or details. start learning		lend weight on the contrary, if each ethnic group speak the language in their own way, it lends weight to the opinion that Euro English does not really exist.

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