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Relation to native language acquisition Relation to native language acquisition The relation of foreign (or second) language learning to child language acquisition constitutes an interesting and important issue. If the …
dam /dæm/ noun [count] : a structure that is built across a river or stream to stop water from flowing The government has plans to build a dam and flood the valley. …
tantrum /ˈtæntrəm/ noun [count] : an uncontrolled expression of childish anger : an angry outburst by a child or by someone who is behaving like a child When he doesn’t get his way, he has/throws …
Transpire /trænˈspaɪɚ / verb 1 [no object] formal : to happen They wouldn’t say what had transpired [=taken place] at the meeting. No one will soon forget the historic events that transpired on that day. 2 [no object] …
fork /fɔrk/ verb 1 [no object] of a road, river, etc. : to divide into two parts The road forks to the north and south. 2 [+ object] informal : to pay or give (money) — usually + over or out He had …
gruesome /ˈgrusəm/ adjective : causing horror or disgust The police report described the scene in gruesome a gruesome murder — gruesomely adverb She was gruesomely — gruesomeness noun [noncount]
vestige /ˈvɛstɪʤ/ noun [count] formal 1 : the last small part that remains of something that existed before : Trace — + of a vestige of an ancient tradition He is still clinging to the last vestiges of his …
technician /tɛkˈnɪʃən/ noun [count] 1 : a person whose job relates to the practical use of machines or science in industry, medicine, etc. medical/X-ray/laboratory technicians They hired a technician to help maintain the office’s …
loop /lup/ noun [count] 1 a : a curved part or shape made when something long and thin (such as a rope or thread) bends so that it touches or crosses over …
crunchy /ˈkrʌntʃi/ adjective : having a hard texture and making a loud sound when chewed or crushed : not soft or mushy crunchy chips/cereal/vegetables crunchy snow These cookies are very crunchy.
