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Language & Communication — Lesson 71

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certifying

ˈsɝːrtɪfaɪɪŋ

Officially confirm or attest that something is true, accurate, or meets required standards — the board is certifying the election results.

The auditor is certifying the company's financial records.

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chaffed

tʃeɪft

Be silly or tease one another — the runner's chafed thighs made long distance running painful.

The runner's chafed thighs made long distance running painful.

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chaffing

ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ

Be silly or tease one another — they were just chaffing him about his new haircut.

She was chafing her hands to get warm.

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challenged

ˈtʃælɪndʒd

Take exception to — the team was challenged by the tight deadline.

She's been feeling quite challenged by the new software.

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challenging

ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ

Take exception to — this math problem is quite challenging.

This math problem is quite challenging.

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channels

ˈtʃænəlz

Official routes of communication — there are many TV channels to choose from.

There are many TV channels to choose from.

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chant

tʃænt

A short, simple melody or a rhythmic repeated phrase, often sung or spoken by a — the crowd began a chant of 'We want change!'.

The crowd began a chant of 'We want change!'

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chanted

ˈtʃæntɪd

Recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm — the monks chanted prayers at dawn.

The monks chanted prayers at dawn.

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chantey

ˈtʃænti

A rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors — the sailors gathered on deck to sing a chantey as they raised the main sail.

The sailors gathered on deck to sing a chantey as they raised the main sail.

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chants

tʃænts

Chants are repeated words or phrases that are sung or shouted rhythmically — the crowd broke into angry chants.

The crowd broke into angry chants.

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chapters

ˈtʃæptərz

A subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled — the book has ten chapters.

The book has ten chapters.

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characterization

ˌkærəktərɪˈzeɪʃən

A graphic or vivid verbal description — good characterization is essential for a compelling novel.

The film's characterization of the villain was surprisingly sympathetic.

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