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The Real Story Behind Monopoly
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Nina posted on 2020/03/08Did you know Monopoly wasn't originally about bankrupting your friends? Dive into the fascinating history of this iconic board game and discover its surprising roots in economic theory and the Landlord's Game. You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to history and economics while uncovering the real story behind Parker Brothers' biggest hit!
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US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/
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UK /'prəʊɡres/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward or toward a place or goal
- To make progress; develop or improve.
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of moving forward
- The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
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US /ˈpɑvəti/
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UK /ˈpɔvəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being poor
- Lack of something necessary
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US /fəˈmɪljɚ/
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UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/
- Adjective
- Well-known or easily recognized
- Having a good knowledge of something.
- Noun
- A close friend or associate.
- (In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.
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