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15 Worst Jobs Ever
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rachel6433 posted on 2015/04/09Ever wondered about the jobs people used to do that sound absolutely wild today? This video dives into 15 of the worst historical jobs, from body snatching to gold farming, and you'll pick up some seriously interesting vocabulary along the way! It's a morbidly curious look at the past that's surprisingly rich in learning.
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people
US /ˈpipəl/
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UK /'pi:pl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- Men, Women, Children
- Transitive Verb
- To populate; to fill with people.
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More force
US /fɔrs, fors/
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UK /fɔ:s/
- Noun
- Group of persons trained for military action; army
- Pressure; attraction
- Transitive Verb
- To use physical strength or violence to persuade
- To break open (something) using force.
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More day
US /de/
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UK /deɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- The period of time when it is light outside
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More century
US /ˈsɛntʃəri/
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UK /'sentʃərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of 100 years
- In cricket, a score of 100 or more runs in a single innings by a batter.
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More Use Energy
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