Lesson 354
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Lesson 354 - Mask Toggle

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#10585
⛓️
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chain
/tʃeɪn/
noun
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a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses
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He wore a gold chain around his neck.

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a chain reaction

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a series of related events triggered by the first event
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link, series, sequence, cord, string
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break, separation
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gold chain, supply chain, food chain, chain of events
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#10586
🧀
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cheese
/tʃiːz/
noun
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a dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk
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She sliced some cheese for the sandwich.

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say cheese

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a phrase used when asking people to smile for a photo
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dairy, curd, fromage, cheddar, mozzarella
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milk, yogurt
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cheese sandwich, grated cheese, cream cheese, cheese platter
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#10587
😊
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cheek
/tʃiːk/
noun
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either side of the face below the eye; impudent boldness
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She kissed him on the cheek.

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turn the other cheek

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to respond to an insult without retaliation
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face, boldness, nerve, audacity
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politeness, humility
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rosy cheek, kiss on cheek, slap on cheek, chubby cheeks
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#10588
📊
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chart
/tʃɑːrt/
noun
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a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
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The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.

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top the charts

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to reach the number one position in sales or popularity
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graph, diagram, table, map
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text, narrative
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bar chart, pie chart, flow chart, music chart
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#10589
🤲
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charity
/ˈtʃærəti/
noun
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an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others
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The charity raised funds to support homeless families.

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charity begins at home

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one should take care of their family before helping others
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philanthropy, generosity, organization, kindness
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selfishness, greed
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charity event, charity organization, give to charity, charity work
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#10590
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charge
/tʃɑːrdʒ/
verb
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charged
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charged
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charges
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charging
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to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
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The store charges extra for home delivery.

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charge someone with

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to accuse someone of a crime
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bill, accuse, attack, command
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free, acquit, retreat
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charge money, charge fee, charge battery, charge with crime
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#10591
🎭
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character
/ˈkærəktər/
noun
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the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a story or play
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The main character in the novel learns an important lesson.

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out of character

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not typical behavior for someone
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personality, nature, figure, role, persona
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facelessness, anonymity
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strong character, fictional character, moral character, character development
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#10592
📖
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chapter
/ˈtʃæptər/
noun
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A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
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I just finished the first chapter of the novel.

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a new chapter

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a new stage or phase in life
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section, division, episode, part
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whole, entirety
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first chapter, last chapter, next chapter, chapter title
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#10593
📺
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channel
/ˈtʃænəl/
noun
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A means of communication, or a passage for water or information.
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They launched a new TV channel last year.

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go through proper channels

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to follow the official or correct process
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medium, passage, route, conduit, station
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blockage, obstacle
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TV channel, communication channel, sales channel, distribution channel
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#10594
🌦️
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changing
/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
verb
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changing
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The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.
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The weather is changing rapidly.

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modifying, altering, transforming, shifting
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stable, constant, fixed
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changing situation, changing world, changing role, changing rapidly
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#10595
🔄
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change
/tʃeɪndʒ/
verb
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changed
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changed
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changes
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changing
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To make something different or to become different.
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She decided to change her career path.

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change of heart

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a change in one's opinion or feelings
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alter, modify, transform, adjust, shift
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preserve, maintain, keep
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change clothes, change the subject, change behavior, change mind
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#10596
🎲
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chance
/tʃæns/
noun
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An opportunity or possibility of something happening.
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He took a chance and applied for the job.

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take a chance

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to do something risky or uncertain in hope of success
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opportunity, possibility, likelihood, probability, prospect
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certainty, impossibility, guarantee
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take a chance, by chance, good chance, slim chance
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#10597
🏔️
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challenge
/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
noun/verb
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challenged
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challenged
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challenges
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challenging
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a difficult task or problem that requires effort to overcome; to question or dispute
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Climbing the mountain was the biggest challenge of his life.

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rise to the challenge

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to successfully deal with a difficult situation
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test, trial, obstacle, difficulty, contest
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agreement, acceptance, support
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face a challenge, accept a challenge, big challenge, challenge authority
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#10598
👔
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chairman
/ˈtʃɛərmən/
noun
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the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
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The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.

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chairman of the board

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the head of a company's board of directors
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leader, head, chief, president
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member, follower
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chairman position, acting chairman, board chairman, elected chairman
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#10599
🪑
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chair
/tʃɛr/
noun
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a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, typically having a back and four legs
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She pulled up a chair and sat beside me.

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take the chair

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to act as the leader or presiding officer of a meeting
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seat, armchair, stool, bench
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floor, ground
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wooden chair, office chair, rocking chair, chair seat
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#10600
🐱
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cat
/kæt/
noun
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a small domesticated carnivorous mammal often kept as a pet
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The cat is sleeping on the sofa.

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curiosity killed the cat

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being too inquisitive can lead to trouble
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feline, kitten, pussy, tomcat
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dog, hound
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stray cat, pet cat, wild cat, black cat
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#10601
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certainly
/ˈsɜːrtənli/
adverb
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without doubt; surely; used to emphasize certainty
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I will certainly help you with your project.

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certainly not

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used to strongly refuse or disagree
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surely, definitely, undoubtedly, absolutely, clearly
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possibly, maybe, uncertain
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certainly true, certainly help, certainly possible, most certainly
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#10602
🎉
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ceremony
/ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/
noun
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A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.
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The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.

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without ceremony

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done simply, without formality
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ritual, event, celebration, function, observance
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informality, casualness
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wedding ceremony, opening ceremony, award ceremony, official ceremony
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#10603
👔
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ceo
/ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/
noun
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The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
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The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.

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chief executive officer, head, leader, boss
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employee, worker, subordinate
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company CEO, appointed CEO, former CEO, acting CEO
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#10604
📆
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century
/ˈsɛnʧəri/
noun
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A period of one hundred years.
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The 20th century saw significant technological progress.

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turn of the century

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the beginning of a new century
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hundred years, era, age, period
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moment, instant, second
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century old, 21st century, century mark, past century
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#10605
📍
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central
/ˈsɛntrəl/
adjective
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Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.
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Water is central to human survival.

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play a central role

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to be very important in something
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main, key, vital, core, essential
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minor, peripheral, unimportant
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central idea, central role, central authority, central location
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#10606
🎯
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center
/ˈsɛntər/
noun
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The middle point or part of something; a place where a particular activity is concentrated.
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The park is located in the center of the city.

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the center of attention

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the person or thing that everyone is paying attention to
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middle, hub, core, heart, focus
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edge, side, periphery
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city center, shopping center, cultural center, attention center
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#10607
🔋
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cell
/sɛl/
noun
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a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
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The prisoner was locked in a small cell.

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cell phone

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a portable mobile phone
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unit, chamber, cubicle, compartment
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open space, hall
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prison cell, blood cell, cell phone, solar cell
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#10608
🌟
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celebrity
/səˈlɛbrɪti/
noun
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a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
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The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.

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celebrity status

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the condition of being widely known and admired
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star, idol, personality, VIP, notable
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unknown, nobody
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celebrity gossip, celebrity news, celebrity status, celebrity culture
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#10609
🥳
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celebration
/ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/
noun
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a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
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The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.

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festivity, party, event, ceremony, gathering
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mourning, neglect
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birthday celebration, wedding celebration, public celebration, celebration dinner
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#10610
🎉
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celebrate
/ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪt/
verb
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celebrated
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celebrated
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celebrates
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celebrating
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to observe an occasion with festivities or respect
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They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a party.

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celebrate in style

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to celebrate in an impressive or luxurious way
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commemorate, honor, observe, rejoice
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ignore, neglect
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celebrate success, celebrate a birthday, celebrate together, celebrate in style
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#10611
🏠
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ceiling
/ˈsiːlɪŋ/
noun
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the upper interior surface of a room
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The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.

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hit the ceiling

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to become extremely angry
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roof, overhead, canopy, cover
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floor, ground
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high ceiling, low ceiling, ceiling fan, ceiling light
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#10612
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cause
/kɔːz/
noun/verb
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caused
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caused
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causes
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causing
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a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
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The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.

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lost cause

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a hopeless case; something doomed to fail
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reason, motive, source, trigger, origin
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effect, result
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cause of death, good cause, lost cause, social cause
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#10613
📂
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category
/ˈkætəɡɔːri/
noun
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a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
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Books are arranged by category in the library.

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class, group, type, division, section
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individual, unit
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product category, age category, main category, different category
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#10614
🤲
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catch
/kætʃ/
verb
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caught
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caught
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catches
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catching
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to seize, take hold of, or capture something that is moving
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He managed to catch the ball.

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catch someone's eye

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to attract someone's attention
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grab, seize, capture, grasp, snatch
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release, drop, lose
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catch a bus, catch fire, catch cold, catch attention
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