Lesson 48
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Lesson 48 - Mask Toggle

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#1411
😡
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choleric
/ˈkɒlərɪk/
adjective
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Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
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His choleric nature often got him into arguments.

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irritable, hot-tempered, cranky, testy, quick-tempered
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calm, patient, easygoing
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choleric disposition, choleric temperament, choleric reaction
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#1412
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chronology
/krəˈnɒlədʒi/
noun
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The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
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The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.

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alter the chronology

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To change the sequence or timeline of events.
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timeline, sequence, order, record, history
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disorder, chaos
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chronology of events, chronology of history, detailed chronology, alter chronology
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#1413
📅
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chronological
/ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
adjective
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Arranged in the order in which events happened.
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The events were listed in chronological order.

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chronological order

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The arrangement of events by the time sequence in which they occurred.
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sequential, ordered, consecutive, historical, temporal
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random, unordered, disorganized
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chronological order, chronological sequence, chronological record, chronological list
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#1414
📜
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chronicle
/ˈkrɒnɪkəl/
noun, verb
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chronicled
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chronicled
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chronicles
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chronicling
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A factual written account of important events in order of time; to record such events.
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The journalist chronicled the events of the war.

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chronicle of events

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A detailed account of what happened over a period.
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record, history, account, register, documentation
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fiction, myth
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chronicle of events, chronicle of history, chronicle writer, chronicle record
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chronic
/ˈkrɒnɪk/
adjective
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Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
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She suffers from chronic back pain.

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chronic condition

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A long-lasting medical issue that persists over time.
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persistent, long-term, continual, constant, habitual
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acute, temporary, short-term
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chronic disease, chronic pain, chronic illness, chronic stress
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#1416
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chromatic
/krəˈmætɪk/
adjective
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Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
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The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.

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chromatic scale

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A musical scale that includes all twelve notes of the octave.
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colorful, tonal, spectral, vivid, prismatic
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achromatic, colorless, neutral
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chromatic scale, chromatic colors, chromatic variation, chromatic palette
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#1417
🌍
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christendom
/ˈkrɪsəndəm/
noun
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the worldwide body or community of Christians
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The news spread quickly across Christendom.

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Christian world, Christian community, believers, church
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non-Christians, unbelievers
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all of Christendom, unity of Christendom, history of Christendom
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#1418
🚢
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christen
/ˈkrɪsən/
verb
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christened
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christened
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christens
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christening
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to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
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They christened the ship after the queen.

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name, baptize, dedicate, label
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unnamed, anonymous
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christen a child, christen a ship, christen officially
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#1419
✝️
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christ
/kraɪst/
noun
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the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
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Christ is central to Christian faith.

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Jesus, Messiah, Savior, Redeemer
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false prophet
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Christ the Redeemer, Christ's teachings, followers of Christ
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#1420
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chorus
/ˈkɔːrəs/
noun
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a group of singers or the part of a song that is repeated
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The children sang the chorus loudly.

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in chorus

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all together, simultaneously
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refrain, choir, group, ensemble
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solo, silence
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sing the chorus, church chorus, chorus of approval
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#1421
😂
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chortle
/ˈtʃɔːrtl/
verb
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chortled
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chortled
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chortles
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chortling
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to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
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The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.

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giggle, chuckle, snicker, snort, laugh
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cry, weep, sob
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chortle with delight, chortle softly, chortle at a joke
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#1422
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choreography
/ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/
noun
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The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
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The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.

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dance design, staging, movement arrangement, composition
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improvisation, disorganization
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dance choreography, ballet choreography, stage choreography
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#1423
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chore
/tʃɔːr/
noun
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A routine task, especially a household duty.
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Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.

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daily chores

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Regular household tasks that must be done every day.
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task, duty, job, assignment
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leisure, relaxation
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household chores, daily chores, tedious chore
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#1424
🎸
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chord
/kɔːrd/
noun
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A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
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She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.

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strike a chord

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To cause someone to feel sympathy or emotion.
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note, harmony, interval, tone
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discord, dissonance
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major chord, minor chord, guitar chord, strike a chord
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#1425
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choral
/ˈkɔːrəl/
adjective
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Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
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The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.

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chorus-related, musical, vocal, hymn-like
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solo, individual
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choral music, choral performance, choral singing
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#1426
🎨
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chiaroscuro
/kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/
noun
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The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
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The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.

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contrast, shading, tonality, light-and-dark, illumination
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flatness, uniformity, monotone
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chiaroscuro technique, chiaroscuro effect, use of chiaroscuro, chiaroscuro style
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#1427
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cholera
/ˈkɒlərə/
noun
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An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
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The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.

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infection, epidemic, plague, contagion
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health, wellness
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cholera outbreak, cholera epidemic, cholera cases, spread of cholera
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#1428
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choir
/ˈkwaɪər/
noun
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An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
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The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.

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angelic choir

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A choir whose singing is compared to the sound of angels.
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chorus, ensemble, singers, vocal group
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solo, silence
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church choir, school choir, join a choir, choir practice
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#1429
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choice
/tʃɔɪs/
noun
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An act of selecting between two or more possibilities.
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She had to make a difficult choice between two jobs.

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by choice

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Voluntarily or willingly.
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option, selection, decision, preference, alternative
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compulsion, obligation, necessity
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make a choice, have a choice, difficult choice, free choice
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#1430
⚔️
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chivalry
/ˈʃɪvəlri/
noun
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The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
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The knight lived by the code of chivalry.

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code of chivalry

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The set of rules and ideals guiding knightly honor and behavior.
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courtesy, gallantry, honor, knightliness
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rudeness, discourtesy, dishonor
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act of chivalry, show of chivalry, knightly chivalry, code of chivalry
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#1431
🛡️
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chivalrous
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adjective
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Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
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He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.

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chivalrous act

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A noble or courteous deed, often showing honor or respect.
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gallant, courteous, noble, gentlemanly, polite
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rude, disrespectful, discourteous
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chivalrous behavior, chivalrous knight, chivalrous act, chivalrous gesture
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#1432
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chisel
/ˈtʃɪzəl/
noun, verb
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chiseled
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chiseled
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chisels
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chiseling
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A tool with a sharp edge used for cutting or shaping hard materials; or to cut or carve with such a tool.
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The sculptor chiseled the marble into a beautiful statue.

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chisel out

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To carve or create something carefully and with effort.
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carve, engrave, cut, shape, sculpt
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destroy, ruin
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stone chisel, wood chisel, chisel away, chisel out
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#1433
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chiropodist
/kɪˈrɒpədɪst/
noun
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A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
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The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.

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podiatrist, foot doctor, foot specialist
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generalist, layman
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visit chiropodist, consult chiropodist, chiropodist appointment
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chiromancy
/ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/
noun
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The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
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The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.

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palmistry, fortune-telling, divination, prophecy
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science, fact, certainty
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practice chiromancy, art of chiromancy, chiromancy reading
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#1435
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chip
/tʃɪp/
noun, verb
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chipped
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chipped
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chips
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chipping
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A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.
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He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.

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a chip on one’s shoulder

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Holding a grudge or feeling resentment about something.
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fragment, splinter, shard, flake, sliver
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whole, intact, complete
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potato chip, wood chip, chip away, chip in
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#1436
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chimerical
/kaɪˈmɛrɪkəl/
adjective
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Imaginary, fanciful, or wildly unrealistic; existing only in the imagination.
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His chimerical plans for building a city on the moon fascinated the young engineers.

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fantastical, visionary, illusory, imaginary, fanciful
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realistic, practical, rational
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chimerical dream, chimerical scheme, chimerical vision, chimerical idea
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#1437
🐉
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chimera
/kaɪˈmɪərə/
noun
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A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
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The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.

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illusion, fantasy, dream, delusion, mirage
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reality, truth, fact
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mythical chimera, political chimera, dream chimera, unattainable chimera
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#1438
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chiffon
/ʃɪˈfɒn/
noun
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A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
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She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.

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fabric, cloth, textile, silk, voile
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wool, denim, canvas
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chiffon dress, chiffon scarf, chiffon fabric, chiffon blouse
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#1439
👩‍🏫
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chide
/tʃaɪd/
verb
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chided
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chided
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chides
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chiding
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To scold or rebuke someone mildly.
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The teacher chided the students for being late.

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chide away

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to scold persistently until someone changes behavior
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scold, rebuke, reprimand, admonish, reprove
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praise, commend, applaud
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chide gently, chide harshly, chide someone, chide away
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#1440
🃏
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chicanery
/ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/
noun
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The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
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The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.

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deception, trickery, fraud, deceit, dishonesty
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honesty, truthfulness, integrity
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political chicanery, financial chicanery, accused of chicanery, expose chicanery
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