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Daily 24
| Word | Definition | Context |
|---|---|---|
| ANCIENT | belonging to a very old period in history. | The ancient Olympic Games began in Greece in 776 B.C.E. |
| REVIVED | brought back to life or existence after a long time. | They were revived in the mid-1800s… |
| ORIGINATED | began or started in a particular place or time. | …the modern Olympic Games were originated in Greece. |
| GLOBAL | involving the whole world. | However, the Olympics did not become a global event until 1896… |
| INTERNATIONAL | involving two or more countries. | …had the idea of making the Olympic Games international. |
| FOUNDED | established or started an organization. | He founded the International Olympic Committee… |
| UNUSUAL | different from what is normal or expected. | Over the years, the Olympics have included some unusual events… |
| OBSTACLE | something that blocks the way or makes something difficult. | …such as a swimming obstacle race… |
| COMMEMORATE | to honor and remember an important event. | The marathon was added to commemorate an ancient Greek story. |
| PROCESSION | a group of people moving forward in an organized way for a ceremony. | During the opening ceremony, countries take part in a procession… |