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Where do superstitions come from? - Stuart Vyse

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  • 4:46 / 5:10

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Video Vocabulary

folklore

/ˈfōklôr/

noun

traditional stories passed through generations by word of mouth.

biblical

/ˈbiblik(ə)l/

adjective

Concerning the bible.

equally

/ˈēkwəlē/

adverb

in same manner or to same extent.

associated

/əˈsōsēˌādid/

adjective verb

connected with something else. To spend time with other people; mix with.

arrested

/əˈrest/

verb

To attract someone's attention and hold interest.

buildings

/ˈbildiNG/

noun other

structure with roof and walls. Structures with roofs and walls, e.g. a house.

religious

/rəˈlijəs/

adjective noun

relating to or believing in religion. person bound by monastic vows.

stepping

/step/

verb

lift and set down one's foot or one foot after other.

although

/ôlˈT͟Hō/

conjunction

in spite of fact that.

numbers

/ˈnəmbər/

noun other verb

arithmetical value expressed by word, symbol, or figure. Particular songs or dances performed during shows. To put numbers on things.

surprise

/sə(r)ˈprīz/

adjective noun verb

That surprises you; not expected. Something unexpected that slightly shocks you. cause someone to feel mild astonishment or shock.

umbrella

/ˌəmˈbrelə/

adjective noun

Including many smaller things of the same type. device consisting of circular canopy of cloth on folding metal frame.

believe

/bəˈlēv/

verb

feel sure something is true.

expanded

/ikˈspandəd/

adjective verb

being or having been expanded. To make something larger in size, number, amount.

superstitions

/ˌso͞opərˈstiSH(ə)n/

noun other

very credulous belief in and reverence for supernatural. Unproven belief that some things are lucky/unlucky.

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