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Language & Communication — Lesson 69
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caricature
ˌkærɪkəˈtʊr
A representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect — her performance was a caricature of her usual style.
The political cartoon was a cruel caricature of the prime minister.
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caricatures
ˈkærɪkətʃɚz
A representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect — the magazine published caricatures of famous politicians.
The magazine published caricatures of famous politicians.
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carol
ˈkærəl
Joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ — she learned a new carol for the holiday concert.
We sang Christmas carols around the tree.
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carols
ˈkærəlz
Joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ — the choir sang beautiful carols at the church.
The choir sang beautiful carols at the church.
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cartoons
kɑːrˈtuːnz
A humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine — I read the funny cartoons in the newspaper every day.
The children love watching cartoons on Saturday morning.
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casebook
ˈkeɪsbʊk
A book containing records of legal, medical, or similar cases, used as a — she consulted the casebook before making her diagnosis.
Law students rely heavily on the casebook to understand legal precedents.
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catalogue
ˈkætəlɔːɡ
A complete list of things; usually arranged systematically — we looked through the mail-order catalogue.
The library has a catalogue of all its books.
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catalogues
ˈkætəlɔːɡz
A complete list of things; usually arranged systematically — the library has extensive catalogues of all its holdings.
The library has extensive catalogues of all its holdings.
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catcall
ˈkætkɑːl
A cry expressing disapproval — the audience let out catcalls when the speaker paused.
The audience let out catcalls when the speaker paused.
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catcalls
ˈkætkɑlz
A cry expressing disapproval — she ignored the catcalls from the construction workers.
She ignored the catcalls from the construction workers.
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catchword
ˈkætʃwɜːrd
A favorite saying of a sect or political group — she used 'innovation' as the catchword for her presentation.
The catchword on each page helps readers navigate the dictionary.
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catechism
ˈkætəkɪzəm
A manual of religious instruction in question-and-answer form, used especially — she studied the catechism every Sunday as a child.
Children learn the basics of faith through catechism classes.
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