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Nov 2016
14m 9s

116 - Vocabulary for unwanted gifts

SHAYNA OLIVEIRA
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English vocabulary in this lesson:

  • retire
  • downsize
  • get rid of clutter
  • antique
  • heirloom
  • knick-knack
  • take a pass
  • outdated
  • junk

Watch the video: https://www.espressoenglish.net/learn-english-from-the-news-unwanted-gifts/

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