Thursday, May 6, 2010

Assimilate

"To assimilate into the culture of a new county, it's essential to learn the language."

Context Clues:
Well coming into a new culture you need to adapt to their way of living and their main language so it could mean learn/adapt?

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/assimilate

verb
1.
to take in and incorporate as one's own; absorb
2.
to bring into conformity with the customs, attitudes, etc., of a group, nation, or the like; adapt or adjust

Karl's grandfather thought the best way to be successful was to assimilate.

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