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【TED-Ed】Mysteries of vernacular: Inaugurate - Jessica Oreck
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Bing-Je posted on 2013/12/13Ever wondered where the word 'inaugurate' comes from? Dive into the fascinating world of Roman religion and discover how bird omens shaped the very beginnings of ancient Roman ceremonies! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of language origins.
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bird
US /bɜ:rd/
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UK /bɜ:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animal with feathers that uses wings to fly
- (British slang) A woman or girl.
- Intransitive Verb
- To watch birds in their natural environment.
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US /wɚd/
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UK /wɜ:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unit of language that has a meaning
- Promise
- Transitive Verb
- To express something by choosing particular words
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US /ˈstʌdi/
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UK /'stʌdɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To focus on learning something usually at school
- Countable Noun
- Room that a person studies or reads in
- Piece of research
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US /tɔk/
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UK /tɔ:k/
- Uncountable Noun
- Style of speaking
- Discussion between two countries
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a formal speech about something
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