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Where Does The Word 'Quarantine' ACTUALLY Come From?
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Annie Chien posted on 2020/05/27Ever wondered where the word 'quarantine' actually comes from? Dive into the fascinating history behind this word, from its roots in Venetian port cities and the Black Death to its surprising connection to '40 days'! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding along the way.
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extremely
US /ɪk'strimlɪ/
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UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- Remarkably; unusually.
B1
More present
US /ˈprɛznt/
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UK /'preznt/
- Adjective
- Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- Being in a particular place; existing or occurring now.
- Noun
- Gift
- Verb tense indicating an action is happening now
A1TOEIC
More period
US /ˈpɪriəd/
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UK /ˈpɪəriəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set amount of time during which events take place
- A way to emphasize what you will say
A1TOEIC
More contagious
US /kənˈtedʒəs/
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UK /kənˈteɪdʒəs/
- Adjective
- Able to be passed on by touch
- (of a disease) able to be transmitted by infection.
C2
More Use Energy
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