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
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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
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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
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designate
a list of special words and explanations of their meanings, often at the end of a book
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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
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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
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inevitable
if objects or ideas_____, they combine to form one single group
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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)
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deem
. a thought, idea, or detail that is important but difficult to notice or understand;
Pol. subtelność
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subtlety
showing too much satisfaction with your own cleverness or success, used to show disapproval;
Pol. zadowolony z siebie,
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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.
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crude but effective
To make something seem more credible or probable, perhaps by providing additional information or details.
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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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