▸ Specimen Drawer

Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 32

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catched

kætʃt

An archaic or non-standard past tense form of 'catch — the dog catched the frisbee mid-air.

He catched the ball before it hit the ground.

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categorize

ˈkætəɡəraɪz

Place into or assign to a category — you need to categorize your expenses for tax purposes.

The librarian helped categorize the new books by subject.

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categorized

ˈkætəɡəraɪzd

Place into or assign to a category — the data was categorized by age and gender.

The data was categorized by age and gender.

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centering

ˈsentəɹɪŋ

The concentration of attention or energy on something — centering is an important step before starting any meditation practice.

The teacher asked us to spend a few minutes on centering before the yoga class.

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centerpiece

ˈsentərpiːs

The central or most important feature — the museum's centerpiece is a magnificent ancient sculpture.

The flower arrangement served as the centerpiece of the dining table.

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certainties

ˈsɜːrtəntiz

The state of being certain — science deals in probabilities, not certainties.

One certainty in life is that we will all grow older.

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characteristic

ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk

A prominent attribute or aspect of something — generosity is a characteristic trait of my grandmother.

One characteristic of this species is its bright blue feathers.

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characteristics

ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪks

A prominent attribute or aspect of something — each culture has its own unique characteristics.

One of her key characteristics is her generosity.

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charted

tʃɑːrtɪd

Make a chart of — she charted a new course for the project.

The explorers charted the unknown coastline.

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charting

ˈtʃɑːrtɪŋ

Make a chart of — she spent weeks charting the migration patterns of birds.

The charting of the ocean floor took several years of research.

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checked

tʃɛkt

Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition — she wore a checked shirt to the picnic.

She wore a checked shirt to the picnic.

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checking

ˈtʃekɪŋ

Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition — regular checking of your work helps catch mistakes early.

The teacher does a quick checking of attendance every morning.

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