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Iraq Explained -- ISIS, Syria and War
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Alex Tzeng posted on 2014/10/15Ever wondered how ISIS rose to power or what's behind the complex situation in Iraq and Syria? This video breaks down the key events, from the 2003 invasion to the Syrian civil war, helping you understand the sectarian conflicts and US foreign policy. You'll pick up crucial vocabulary related to geopolitics and current events while gaining valuable cultural knowledge!
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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 /ˈkɑŋkɚ/
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UK /'kɒŋkə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- To beat something difficult, e.g. a fear; overcome
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US /ˈbeɡɪn/
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UK /bɪ'ɡɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do the first part of an action; to start
- To initiate or set in motion.
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US /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
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UK /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
- Adjective
- Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.
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