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1 Lesson 1 Words About Language
Sophisticated language is one of the human developments that has made us the most powerful species on Earth. Our languages allow us to communicate across space and time: We can learn from the past, leave information for people yet to be born, or communicate with someone on the other side of the world. The words in this lesson will help you understand and discuss different aspects of language.

2 Annotation Part of Speech Definition Noun
A critical or explanatory note

3 Appellation Part of Speech Definition Noun
A name, title, or designation

4 Eponym Part of Speech Definition Noun
A person whose name is, or is thought to be, the source of the name of something

5 Linguistics Part of Speech Definition Noun
The study of the nature, structure, and variation of language

6 Malapropism Part of Speech Definition Noun
Ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by confusing it with one of similar sound.

7 Neologism Part of Speech Definition Noun
A new word, expression, or usage

8 Parlance Part of Speech Definition Noun
A particular manner of speaking

9 Patois Part of Speech Definition Noun
A regional dialect, especially a nonstandard one that has no written tradition.

10 Polyglot Part of Speech Definition Adjective Noun
Using several language A person who speaks several languages

11 Vulgar Part of Speech Definition Adjective
Crude, indecent, offensive, rude

12 Lesson 1 Solve pages 3, 4, 5, 6.


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