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Language & Communication — Lesson 27

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word
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word

a single unit of language with a meaning.
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yes
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yes

an affirmative
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abbreviation
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abbreviation

əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən
a shortened form of a word or phrase
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accent
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accent

distinctive manner of oral expression
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accidental
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accidental

ˌæksɪˈdentəl
a musical notation that makes a note sharp or flat or natural although that is not part of the key signature
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acknowledge
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acknowledge

əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
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adaptation
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adaptation

ˌædæpˈteɪʃən
a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
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almanac
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almanac

ˈɑːlmənæk
an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year
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anecdote
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anecdote

ˈænɪkdoʊt
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
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apology
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apology

əˈpɑːlədʒi
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
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appendix
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appendix

əˈpendɪks
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
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badge
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badge

bædʒ
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
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