the act of coming into view or coming into a place
Avoid being eaten by changing their appearances to look like something in their environment.
authority
the power to give orders and make decisions
According to a respected news authority based in London, around two billion people can speak English.
billion
a very large number: 1,000,000,000
There are around two billion people in the world who can speak English.
combination
group; two or more things put together
Canadian English is a combination of American and British English.
commend
to praise something or someone publicly
The dean of the department is particularly impressed and commends Peter for his effort.
dean
the head of a department or school at a university
The dean of the department, Dr. Goldberg, is particularly impressed and commends Peter for his effort.
defend
protect
They’ve developed various ways of defending themselves.
disappear
to stop being VISIBLE
The small bodies of some ants enable them to quickly disappear.
engineering
the work of designing and creating roads,bridges, buildings, products, or systems
His university opened up an engineering contest for students.
fate
a force or power believed to determine in advance everything that happens
Avoid this fate.
flaw
something that is not perfect
I think I should rework some of the design flaws.
handout
printed information which is free of charge
To get a better idea of the differences in these native English countries, have a look at the handout I have provided.
interestingly
in a way that attracts your attention and makes you want to know more
Second and most interestingly
intonation
the rise and fall in the sound of your voice as you speak
The differences between American English, British English, and Australian English are usually matters of intonation.
major
important
What is your major?
physics
the scientific study of forces and matter and the ways they affect each other
Peter is a physics major.
predator
attacker; hunter
It’s so bitter that predators avoid eating them.
pronunciation
the way that a word is PRONOUNCED
The differences between these are usually matters of pronunciation, intonation, and vocabulary.
respected
admired and considered important by many people
According to a respected news authority, there are around two billion people in the world who can speak English.
variety
different types
There are even different varieties of English for those who speak it as their first language.
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