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Actions & Events — Lesson 67
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colonialism
kəˈloʊniəlɪzəm
A political and economic system in which a powerful country controls and — colonialism often involved the displacement of local populations.
Many African countries gained independence from colonialism in the 1960s.
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colonic
kəˈlɑːnɪk
A water enema given to flush out the colon — the doctor recommended a colonic examination.
The doctor recommended a colonic examination.
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colonization
ˌkɑːlənɪˈzeɪʃən
The act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies — the effects of colonization are still visible in many societies today.
European colonization of Africa changed the continent's political boundaries.
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combats
ˈkɑːmbæts
An engagement fought between two military forces — she combats her anxiety through meditation.
The government combats corruption at every level.
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combining
kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ
An occurrence that results in things being united — they are combining the two departments.
Combining ingredients is essential for baking.
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combustion
kəmˈbʌs.tʃən
A process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light — the combustion of fuel in the engine produces energy.
The combustion of fuel in the engine produces energy.
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comeuppance
kəˈmʌpəns
An outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved — he finally got his comeuppance for lying to everyone.
He finally got his comeuppance for lying to everyone.
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commemoration
kəˌmeməˈreɪʃən
A ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something — the annual commemoration marks the day the city was liberated.
The commemoration of the war heroes took place at the memorial.
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commercialism
kəˈmɜːrʃəlɪzəm
The practice of prioritizing profit and commercial interests, often with — many worry about the increasing commercialism of education.
The commercialism of modern sports has changed how we watch games.
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communion
kəˈmjuːniən
The act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist — the church practices open communion every Sunday.
The two hikers sat in silent communion with nature.
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commutation
ˌkɑːmjəˈteɪʃən
The travel of a commuter — the commutation of his prison term allowed him early release.
The governor granted a commutation of the death sentence to life imprisonment.
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commutes
kəˈmjuːts
A regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work — he commutes two hours each way by train.
She commutes to London every day for work.
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