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The royal weddings that shaped European history
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hsin641810 posted on 2018/07/08Did you know Queen Victoria was nicknamed the 'Grandmother of Europe'? Dive into how her strategic marriages shaped European monarchies and even influenced the origins of WWI! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain fascinating cultural depth with this historical deep-dive.
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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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US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
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UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
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US /ɡrɪp/
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UK /ɡrɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hold someone's interest
- To hold something in your hand very firmly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong understanding of an idea
- Control over something or someone
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US /ˈvɪʒən/
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UK /'vɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to see; eyesight
- Something you see in your imagination or dreams
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