English as the EU language?

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Question English Answer English
whiff
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a slight (possibly bad) smell
condemn
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express complete disapproval of something
lingua franca
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a language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different.
zeitgeist
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the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time
wanderlust
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a strong desire to travel
glitz
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extravagant but superficial display
diversity
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the fact that very different people or things exist within a group or place
hegemony
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political control or influence, especially by one country over other countries
hybrid
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a mixture of different things or styles
trade
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the activities of buying and selling goods or services
proficiency
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a high degree of ability or skill in something
nonsense
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ideas, behaviour or statements that are not true or sensible
public
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people in general
draft
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write something such as a legal document, speech or letter that may have changes made to it before it is finished
monolingualism
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the condition of being able to speak, write or use just one language
imposing
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introducing something and forcing people to accept it
legacy
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something such as a tradition or problem that exists as a result of something that happened in the past
prosperity
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the situation of being successful and having a lot of money
evolve
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gradually change and develop over a period of time
encourage
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suggest that someone does something that you believe would be good, and to help them do it
plurilingualism
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speaking more than one language and able to switch between languages according to circumstances
fundamental
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essential to the existence, development or success of something
prestigious
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admired and respected
asset
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a major benefit
slipping on
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to put clothes on (without fuss or effort)

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