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My Father, Stephen Hawking
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Johnny Tsai posted on 2018/03/14Ever wondered about the mind behind the universe's biggest mysteries? This video dives into the incredible life and groundbreaking work of Stephen Hawking, from his Cambridge days to his theories on black holes and time travel. You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary while learning about one of history's most inspirational scientists!
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engage
US /ɪn'gedʒ/
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UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To start to fight with an enemy
- To hire someone for a task or job
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US /ˈbrɪljənt/
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UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
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US /splɪt/
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UK /splɪt/
- Adjective
- No longer married or in a relationship
- (Injured) by cutting it open, as in someone's lip
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become divided or broken along a straight line
- To cause a cut in (lip, etc.)
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US /klem/
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UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
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