▸ Specimen Drawer
Actions & Events — Lesson 57
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capsizing
kæpˈsaɪzɪŋ
(nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water — the sudden storm caused the capsizing of the fishing boat.
The sudden storm caused the capsizing of the fishing boat.
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captaincy
ˈkæptənsi
The post of captain — his captaincy lasted for three years.
He was given the captaincy of the team last season.
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captures
ˈkæp.tʃɚz
The act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property — she captures the moment with her camera.
The photographer captures the sunset beautifully.
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cards
kɑːrdz
A game played with playing cards — I have a deck of cards.
I have a deck of cards.
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careen
kəˈrin
Pitching dangerously to one side — the truck careened off the road and crashed into a tree.
The truck careened off the road and crashed into a tree.
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careers
ˈkɛrɪrz
The particular occupation for which you are trained — he decided to change careers and become a teacher.
She has had several different careers over the years.
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cares
kɛrz
The work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something — she cares about her friends.
She cares about her friends.
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caress
kəˈres
A gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it) — she gently caressed her sleeping child's hair.
She gently caressed her sleeping child's hair.
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caresses
kəˈrɛsɪz
A gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it) — she gave the baby gentle caresses.
She gave the baby gentle caresses.
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caressing
kəˈresɪŋ
Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) — he was caressing her cheek tenderly.
She was caressing her dog's fur while watching TV.
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carnage
ˈkɑrnɪdʒ
The savage and excessive killing of many people — the battle left the field covered in carnage.
The battle left the field covered in carnage.
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carnivals
ˈkɑːrnɪvəlz
A festival marked by merrymaking and processions — children love the rides at local carnivals.
Many European cities hold carnivals in February or March.
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