▸ Specimen Drawer
Describing Words — Lesson 95
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colorless
ˈkʌlərləs
These birds have no bright colors—they look colorless on the fence.
Water is usually colorless and transparent.
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colossal
kəˈlɑːsəl
Extremely large in size — it was a colossal waste of time and money.
The colossal statue towered over the ancient city.
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columned
ˈkɑːləmd
Having columns — the columned entrance of the palace left visitors in awe.
The columned entrance of the palace left visitors in awe.
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combative
ˈkɑːmbətɪv
Describes a person who is ready or eager to fight, argue, or compete in an aggressive way — he became very combative during the meeting.
He became very combative during the meeting.
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comely
ˈkʌm.li
Physically attractive or good-looking in a modest, decent way — he was a comely fellow with an honest face.
She was a comely young woman with bright eyes.
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comfortably
ˈkʌmfərtəbli
In a comfortable manner — the shoes fit comfortably.
She sat comfortably in the armchair.
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comfy
ˈkʌmfi
Comfortable — this chair is so comfy!
This chair is so comfy!
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comical
ˈkɑːmɪkəl
Causing amusement or laughter — the dog looked comical wearing the tiny hat.
The clown's comical expressions made everyone in the audience laugh.
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comically
ˈkɑːmɪkəli
In a comical or amusing manner — he was comically dressed in a bright yellow suit.
He was comically dressed in a bright yellow suit.
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commendable
kəˈmendəbəl
Deserving praise, approval, or admiration because of good qualities or actions — her dedication to the project was commendable.
Her dedication to the project was commendable.
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commensurate
kəˈmenʃərət
Matching something in size, amount, or degree — resources should be commensurate to the task.
Her salary should be commensurate with her experience.
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commercially
kəˈmɜːrʃəli
In a way that relates to commerce or business — the film was not commercially successful.
The product is commercially available in most countries.
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