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The Odd Origins of 8 Tongue-Twisters

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Mental Floss

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Video Vocabulary

southwest

/ˌsouTHˈwest/

adjective adverb noun

lying towards, near, or facing south-west. to or towards south-west. direction towards point of horizon midway between south and west.

provenance

/ˈprävənəns/

noun

place of origin or earliest known history of something.

exploits
noun other verb

bold or daring feat. Personal journeys or series of events. To use something in a very effective manner.

society

/səˈsīədē/

noun

A group who meet to share values or interests.

organically

/ôrˈɡanək(ə)lē/

adverb

from or in connection with living matter.

viscous

/ˈviskəs/

adjective

having thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.

changes

/CHānj/

noun other verb

act or process bringing change. Acts of making or becoming something else. To replace something with another thing.

paleontologist
noun

Person who studies and is an expert in fossils.

toughest

/təf/

adjective

strong enough to withstand adverse conditions.

disputed

/diˈspyo͞ot/

verb

argue about.

inevitably

/inˈevidəblē/

adverb

as is certain to happen.

probably

/ˈpräbəblē/

adverb

certainly.

pioneering

/ˌpīəˈniriNG/

adjective noun verb

involving new ideas or methods. Exploration of a new place or area of research. To begin or discover something new.

collected

/kəˈlektəd/

adjective verb

calm and self-controlled. To take things and bring them together.

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