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The origin of words

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Where do English words come from?

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Where do English words come from?

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Pronounce the word 'roar'. What does it make you think?

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Look at the word 'aspirin'. Where have you seen it?

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What's the long form of the word 'varsity'?

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Where does the word 'shampoo' was first used?

 
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