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3B_ Brazilian Samba
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Term
peculiarity (n)
/pɪˌkjuː.liˈer.ə.t̬i/
Definition
something that is typical of one person, group, or thing (countable)
EX: Ao dai is our peculiarity.
Term
differ (v)
/ˈdɪf.ɚ/
Definition
to be not like something or someone else
Ex: His views differ considerably from those of his parents.
Term
slave (n)
/sleɪv/
Definition
a person who is legally owned by someone else and has to work for that person.
EX: I'm tired of being treated like a slave!
Term
population (n0
/ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
Definition
all the people living in a particular country, area, or place.
EX: The current population of Vietnam (or Viet Nam) is 98,364,930.
Term
influence (v)
/ˈɪnˌflu·əns/
Definition
to cause someone to change a behavior, belief, or opinion, or to cause something to be changed.
EX: What factors influenced your decision to take the job?
Term
lively (a)
/ˈlaɪv.li/
Definition
full of energy and enthusiasm; interesting and exciting:
EX: The party was certainly lively.
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rhythm (n)
/ˈrɪð.əm/
Definition
a strong pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that is used in music, poetry, and dancing.
EX: I've got no sense of rhythm, so I'm a terrible dancer.
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