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What Is ISIS And What Do They Want In Iraq?
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姚易辰 posted on 2014/10/22Ever wondered about the group known as ISIS and their goals in Iraq? This video breaks down the complex situation, explaining the rise of jihadist militants and the sectarian divides at play. You'll gain valuable knowledge and pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way!
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state
US /stet/
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UK /steɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Region within a country, with its own government
- Situation or condition something is in
- Adjective
- Concerning region within a country
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US /ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr-/
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UK /'kʌrənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Electricity flowing through wires
- Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky
- Adjective
- Happening or being in the present time
- In general use or accepted by most people.
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US /kəˈmɪt/
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UK /kə'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To do something bad, usually a crime
- To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
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US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/
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UK /'kɒnflɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- A serious disagreement or argument.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
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