Language Acquisition Vocabulary

noun a scene of noisy confusion

• The Babel of voices in the crowded marketplace made it difficult to hear the vendors.
• The Babel of chatter at the party was overwhelming.
• I couldn't understand a word in the Babel of jargon at the tech conference.
• The Babel of conflicting opinions in the meeting room made it hard to reach a decision.

noun a person who studies or is an expert in linguistics

adjective relating to language or linguistics

• The linguistic differences between the two dialects are quite subtle.
• I find linguistic studies to be really interesting.
• I don't get why people make such a big deal about linguistic stuff.
• His linguistic skills are like a finely tuned instrument, always precise and effective.

noun a spoken examination or test

adjective relating to the mouth or spoken rather than written

• The doctor recommended an oral medication to treat the infection.
• I prefer oral presentations over written reports.
• She's really good at giving oral exams.
• His oral skills in negotiation are unmatched.

adverb in a manner that is native or innate to a particular place or person

• She was raised natively in Japan and speaks Japanese fluently.
• I can natively understand Spanish because I grew up in a bilingual household.
• I natively get what you're saying, no need to explain further.
• His artistic talent seems to come natively to him, as if it's in his DNA.

adverb in a way that is usual or customary

• The employees were expected to work accustomably to the company's strict policies.
• She had to dress accustomably for the fancy dinner party.
• He always talks accustomably when he's trying to impress someone.
• The artist painted accustomably, using bold colors and unique techniques.