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Describing Words — Lesson 89

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chromatic

krəˈmætɪk

Relating to bright colors or color vision — the composer used chromatic harmonies in the piece.

The chromatic scale includes all twelve semitones in an octave.

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chronically

ˈkrɑːnɪkli

In a persistent, habitual, and long-continuing way — he is chronically late for meetings.

She has been chronically ill for several years.

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chronological

ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkl̩

Arranged in order of time and stages of growth — the museum displays artifacts in chronological order.

The museum displays artifacts in chronological order.

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chronologically

krəˈnɑːlədʒɪkəli

According to the order in which events happened over time — the events are listed chronologically.

The events are listed chronologically.

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chunkier

ˈtʃʌŋkiər

Thicker, heavier, or containing more solid pieces — she prefers chunkier glasses frames.

This couch is chunkier than the one we saw.

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chunky

ˈtʃʌŋki

Thick and full of large, solid pieces — he has chunky fingers.

She wore a chunky knit sweater.

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cinematic

ˌsɪnəˈmætɪk

Grand, dramatic, and beautifully framed like a scene in a movie — she studied cinematic techniques in her film school course.

The movie has a cinematic quality that captures the audience's attention.

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circadian

sɜːrˈkeɪdɪən

Relating to daily biological cycles recurring roughly every twenty-four hours — jet lag disrupts your circadian cycle.

Humans have a natural circadian rhythm that regulates sleep.

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circuitous

sərˈkjuːɪtəs

Long, roundabout, and winding rather than direct — we took a circuitous route to the beach to avoid the traffic.

We took a circuitous route to the beach to avoid the traffic.

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circularly

ˈsɜːrkjələrli

In a circular path or moving round and round — the planets orbit circularly around the sun.

The dancers moved circularly around the stage.

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circulatory

ˈsɜːrkjələtɔːri

Relating to the circulation of blood and the heart vessel system — exercise is good for circulatory health.

The circulatory system pumps blood to all parts of the body.

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circumferential

ˌsɜːrkəmˈfɛrənʃəl

Surrounding or lying along the outer circular border — the park has a circumferential walking path.

The circumferential distance around the wheel is important for tire sizing.

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