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The History of April Fools Day
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Miranda Chu posted on 2022/03/31Ever wondered how April Fools' Day started? This video dives into the fascinating history, from ancient Roman festivals to calendar reforms and even some hilarious modern hoaxes like the Taco Liberty Bell! You'll pick up some great vocabulary for discussing cultural traditions and history while having a good laugh.
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engage
US /ɪn'gedʒ/
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UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To start to fight with an enemy
- To hire someone for a task or job
A2TOEIC
More ancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
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UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
A2
More evolve
US /ɪˈvɑlv/
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UK /ɪ'vɒlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop certain features
- To develop or change slowly over time
B1
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