089. English: A Global Language

the complete set of meaningful units in a language or a branch of knowledge, or words or phrases that a speaker uses

a role assigned to the entity that represents the starting point or origin of an action or movement

the old English language that was common until about 1150 AD

a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe

of or relating to or characteristic of the Normans

to increase wealth or prosperity of an individual or group

to have a strong effect on someone or something

a principle or idea that is abstract

related to the language, literature, art, or culture of ancient Rome and Greece

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

related to the science of language, including its structure, usage, and evolution

having important effects or influence

a word or phrase borrowed from one language and incorporated into another language, typically with some modifications to fit the phonological, morphological, or semantic patterns of the borrowing language

the process by which words or phrases are adopted from one language into another, often due to cultural contact, trade, or historical influences, resulting in the integration of foreign elements into the borrowing language

a clear resin of trees that is fossilized, with a yellowish-brown color, used as jewelry

a list or plan showing assignments or duties for individuals or groups over a specified period

a brown or gray cat with dark markings

a novel device or strategy designed to attract attention or increase appeal, often considered superficial or short-lived

a drug that makes one feel stronger, healthier, or better, particularly used to treat exhaustion

baby bed with high sides made of slats

an infectious viral disease characterized by fever and the painful swelling of the neck

a form of entertainment in which people sing the words of popular songs while a machine plays only their music

a type of bed made of a net or a large piece of cloth tied between two posts, trees, etc. in a way that it remains suspended and gently swings

a long piece of silk or cotton that is wound tightly around the head, worn as a headdress by Muslim, Sikh or Hindu men