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How Were the Pyramids Built?
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Luca Chuang posted on 2017/06/16Ever wondered how the massive Egyptian pyramids were actually built? This video dives deep into the ancient engineering secrets, exploring everything from the Great Pyramid to the Aswan granite quarries. You'll pick up some fascinating vocabulary about construction and history along the way!
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US /məˈtɪriəl/
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UK /məˈtɪəriəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth; fabric
- Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
- Adjective
- Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
- Belonging to the world of physical things
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US /stret/
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UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
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US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/
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UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Impressive or out of the ordinary
- Noun
- A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
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US /rɪˈwɔrd/
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UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give something because of someone's good work
- To give someone money for helping the police
- Noun
- Money given for information about criminals
- Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
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