Vocabulary Word List
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Ceremony
NounA formal event.
- The graduation ceremony lasted two hours.
- They held a small ceremony in the garden.
- The opening ceremony began with music.
Real World Use Case: ๐ Ceremony on Youglish
Generations
Noun (pl)Groups of people.
- This recipe has been passed down through generations.
- Younger generations often use technology in new ways.
- Several generations of the family live in this town.
Real World Use Case: ๐ Generations on Youglish
Beliefs
Noun (pl)Ideas you are sure about.
- People should respect different religious beliefs.
- Her beliefs about fairness guide her decisions.
- The community shares many of the same beliefs.
Real World Use Case: ๐ Beliefs on Youglish
Preserve
VerbTo keep the same.
- We must preserve old buildings in the city centre.
- Salt helps preserve food for a longer time.
- The museum works to preserve traditional crafts.
Real World Use Case: ๐ Preserve on Youglish
Tradition
NounSomething that a community has done for a long time.
- It is a tradition to eat fish on this holiday.
- Each family has its own tradition for New Year.
- The festival keeps an important local tradition alive.
Real World Use Case: ๐ Tradition on Youglish
Aspects
Noun (pl)Parts of a situation or subject.
- The course covers many aspects of modern history.
- We discussed the social aspects of the problem.
- Safety is an important aspect of the design.
Real World Use Case: ๐ Aspects on Youglish
Protection
NounA way of keeping something safe.
- The law offers protection for rare animals.
- Sun cream gives protection from harmful rays.
- Insurance provides financial protection in an emergency.
Real World Use Case: ๐ Protection on Youglish