Lesson 356
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Lesson 356 - Mask Toggle

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colonial
/kəˈloʊniəl/
adjective
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Relating to a colony or to colonialism; characteristic of a colony.
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The country still has many colonial-era buildings.

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colonial rule

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political control of one country by another
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imperial, dependent, overseas, settler
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independent, sovereign
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colonial period, colonial rule, colonial power, colonial history
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🏆
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compete
/kəmˈpiːt/
verb
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competed
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competed
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competes
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competing
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to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
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Several companies compete for dominance in the market.

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compete against time

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to try to do something very quickly before time runs out
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contend, vie, strive, rival, challenge
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cooperate, support, assist
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compete for, compete against, compete in, fiercely compete
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compare
/kəmˈpeər/
verb
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compared
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compared
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compares
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comparing
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to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things
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The teacher asked us to compare two poems.

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compare notes

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to exchange information or opinions on a subject
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contrast, evaluate, match, measure, analyze
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differentiate, separate
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compare results, compare prices, compare data, compare favorably
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company
/ˈkʌm.pə.ni/
noun
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a business organization; the presence of other people
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She started her own company to sell handmade products.

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keep someone company

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to stay with someone so they are not alone
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firm, corporation, enterprise, business, organization
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individual, solitude
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company policy, company profile, company growth, company headquarters
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🏘️
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community
/kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/
noun
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a group of people living in the same place or sharing common interests
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The community worked together to clean the park.

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sense of community

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a feeling of belonging and togetherness among people
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group, society, population, collective, neighborhood
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individual, isolation
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local community, global community, community service, community center
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communication
/kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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the act or process of sharing information, ideas, or feelings
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Good communication is essential for a strong relationship.

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lines of communication

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the channels or methods by which people communicate
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conversation, dialogue, exchange, correspondence, contact
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silence, miscommunication
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effective communication, open communication, communication skills, communication barrier
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communicate
/kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/
verb
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communicated
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communicated
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communicates
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communicating
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to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
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They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.

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communicate clearly

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to express oneself in a way that others can easily understand
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convey, express, share, transmit, inform
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conceal, suppress
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communicate effectively, communicate directly, communicate through, communicate clearly
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🌍
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common
/ˈkɒm.ən/
adjective
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occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
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It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.

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common sense

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good practical judgment based on everyday experience
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usual, ordinary, frequent, general
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rare, uncommon, unusual
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common problem, common interest, common mistake, in common
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committee
/kəˈmɪt.i/
noun
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a group of people officially delegated to perform a function or make decisions
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The school formed a committee to organize the annual event.

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council, board, panel, group, commission
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individual, single person
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committee meeting, committee decision, committee member, school committee
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comment
/ˈkɒm.ent/
noun
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a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction
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She posted a kind comment on my photo.

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no comment

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refusal to answer a question or give an opinion
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remark, observation, statement, feedback
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silence, quiet
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make a comment, post a comment, critical comment, positive comment
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command
/kəˈmænd/
verb
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commanded
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commanded
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commands
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commanding
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to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct
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The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.

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at your command

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ready to serve or act at someone's order
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order, direct, instruct, control, demand
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obey, request, follow
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give a command, command authority, command attention, command respect
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comfortable
/ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/
adjective
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providing physical ease and relaxation; free from stress or worry
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This chair is so comfortable that I could sit here all day.

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make yourself comfortable

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to relax and feel at ease
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cozy, relaxed, pleasant, easy, restful
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uncomfortable, uneasy, unpleasant
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comfortable chair, comfortable clothes, feel comfortable, comfortable life
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comedy
/ˈkɒmədi/
noun
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A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
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We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.

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tragicomedy

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a dramatic work that combines elements of tragedy and comedy
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humor, farce, satire, joke, parody
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tragedy, drama
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stand-up comedy, comedy show, comedy movie, romantic comedy
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combination
/ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
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The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
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This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.

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combination lock

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a lock that opens by turning dials to a particular sequence of numbers
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blend, mixture, union, fusion, merger
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separation, division
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perfect combination, unique combination, combination lock, combination of factors
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📊
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column
/ˈkɒləm/
noun
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A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.
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The ancient temple had tall marble columns.

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advice column

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a section in a newspaper where advice is given to readers
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pillar, post, support, section
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row, line
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newspaper column, support column, table column, advice column
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closer
/ˈkloʊsər/
adjective, noun
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more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
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She moved closer to the window.

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come closer

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move nearer
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nearer, adjacent, nearby, intimate
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farther, distant
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closer look, closer relationship, move closer, closer examination
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college
/ˈkɒlɪdʒ/
noun
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An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
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She hopes to attend college in the city next year.

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go to college

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to enroll in and attend a college for studies
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university, institute, academy, campus
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school, dropout
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college degree, college student, college campus, go to college
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collection
/kəˈlɛkʃən/
noun
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a group of things gathered together
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She has a large collection of rare books.

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debt collection

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the act of recovering money owed
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group, set, assortment, accumulation, compilation
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scattering, dispersal
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collection of books, stamp collection, art collection, debt collection
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cold
/koʊld/
adjective/noun
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having a low temperature; lacking warmth
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It was so cold outside that she wore two jackets.

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catch a cold

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to become sick with a minor illness affecting the nose and throat
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chilly, icy, frosty, freezing, cool
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hot, warm
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cold weather, catch a cold, cold drink, cold wind
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coffee
/ˈkɔːfi/
noun
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a hot drink made from roasted and ground coffee beans
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I drink a cup of coffee every morning.

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coffee break

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a short rest period when people drink coffee
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espresso, latte, cappuccino, brew, java
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tea, water
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cup of coffee, black coffee, coffee shop, coffee break
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code
/koʊd/
noun/verb
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coded
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coded
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codes
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coding
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a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
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He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.

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secret code

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a hidden or encrypted system of communication
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cipher, program, script, rules, law
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plain text, chaos
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write code, code of conduct, code breaker, secret code
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coat
/koʊt/
noun/verb
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coated
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coated
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coats
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coating
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an outer garment worn outdoors, or a layer covering something
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She wore a red coat to keep warm in the winter.

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coat of paint

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a single layer of paint applied to a surface
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jacket, cloak, covering, overcoat, layer
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undress, expose
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winter coat, fur coat, coat of paint, coat pocket
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coal
/koʊl/
noun
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a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
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The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.

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carry coals to Newcastle

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to do something that is unnecessary or redundant
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charcoal, fuel, lignite, anthracite
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gas, oil
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burn coal, coal mine, coal industry, coal power, coal reserves
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🏀
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coach
/koʊtʃ/
noun/verb
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coached
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coached
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coaches
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coaching
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a person who trains or instructs others in a sport or skill; or to give training to someone
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The coach helped the players improve their skills.

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coach up

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to provide intensive training and guidance
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trainer, instructor, mentor, tutor, guide
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student, trainee
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head coach, football coach, life coach, coach a team, coach professionally
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cluster
/ˈklʌstər/
noun
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a group of similar things or people positioned close together
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The grapes grew in a tight cluster.

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a cluster of stars

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a group of stars appearing close together in the sky
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group, bunch, collection, set, gathering
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individual, single
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cluster of buildings, cluster of stars, cluster together, form a cluster
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clue
/kluː/
noun
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a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle
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The detective found a clue near the window.

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not have a clue

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to have no knowledge or understanding about something
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hint, indication, evidence, lead, suggestion
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confusion, mystery
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give a clue, important clue, clue to the mystery, search for clues
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club
/klʌb/
noun
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an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment
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He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.

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in the club

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to be part of a group with shared membership or experience
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association, group, society, organization, team
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individual, outsider
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sports club, social club, night club, join a club, club member
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cloud
/klaʊd/
noun, verb
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clouded
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clouded
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clouds
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clouding
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a visible mass of condensed water vapor in the sky; to make something less clear
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Dark clouds gathered before the storm.

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head in the clouds

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to be absent-minded or daydreaming
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mist, fog, vapor, gloom
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clarity, sunshine
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dark cloud, storm cloud, cloud computing, cloud cover
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clothing
/ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
noun
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items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively
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Warm clothing is essential in winter.

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protective clothing

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clothes designed to guard against harm
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apparel, attire, garments, outfit, wardrobe
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nakedness, exposure
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winter clothing, casual clothing, formal clothing, protective clothing
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clothes
/kloʊðz/
noun
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garments worn on the body
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She bought new clothes for the party.

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change clothes

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to put on different garments
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garments, apparel, attire, outfit, wardrobe
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nakedness, bareness
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wear clothes, change clothes, wash clothes, fashionable clothes
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