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40 Weird Word Origins - mental_floss on YouTube (Ep.46)

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probably

/ˈpräbəblē/

adverb

certainly.

welcome - welcome

/ˈwelkəm/

adjective exclamation noun verb

Being what was wanted or needed. used to greet someone in polite or friendly way. Friendly greeting to someone who has arrived. To accept or receive something happily and gladly.

because

/bēˈkəz/

conjunction

For a reason.

origins

/ˈôrəjən/

noun other

point where something begins. Points at which some things begin or is created.

certain

/ˈsərtn/

adjective pronoun

sure or definite. some.

meaning

/ˈmēniNG/

adjective noun verb

expressive. what is meant by word, text, etc.. To have a particular intention or value.

details

/dəˈtāl/

noun other verb

individual fact or item. Small parts of some things; tiny facts. null.

colonists

/ˈkälənəst/

noun other

settler in or inhabitant of colony. Someone who establishes or lives in a colony.

started

/stärt/

verb

begin or be reckoned from particular point in time or space.

basically

/ˈbāsik(ə)lē/

adverb

in most essential respects.

monsters

/ˈmänstər/

noun other verb

large imaginary creature. Large frightening imaginary creatures. criticize or reprimand severely.

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