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People & Groups — Lesson 22

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collections

kəˈlɛkʃənz

Several things grouped together or considered as a whole — the museum has excellent collections of ancient art.

The museum has excellent collections of ancient art.

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collective

kəˈlektɪv

Members of a cooperative enterprise — the collective efforts of the team led to success.

The collective efforts of the team led to success.

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collectivism

kəˈlektɪvɪzəm

Soviet communism — collectivism emphasizes the group over the individual.

Collectivism emphasizes the group over the individual.

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colleges

kɑlɪdʒɪz

The body of faculty and students of a college — there are over 3,000 colleges across the country.

Many students apply to several colleges each year.

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colonies

ˈkɑːləniz

Territories controlled and governed by a foreign country — the British Empire had many colonies around the world.

The British Empire had many colonies around the world.

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columns

ˈkɑːləmz

A line of units following one after another — the ancient temple has beautiful marble columns.

The ancient temple has beautiful marble columns.

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combination

kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən

Combining two or more things together, or the result of this — she couldn't remember the combination to her locker.

The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is delicious.

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combinations

kɑːmbɪˈneɪʃənz

Combining or the result of combining two or more things — she tried several combinations of ingredients.

There are many possible combinations of letters in this puzzle.

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combo

ˈkɑːmboʊ

A small band of jazz musicians — this software offers a great combo of features.

I'll have the burger combo with fries and a drink.

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combos

ˈkɑːmboʊz

A small band of jazz musicians — the restaurant offers lunch combos for a lower price.

The restaurant offers lunch combos for a lower price.

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commission

kəˈmɪʃən

a special group delegated to consider some matter; — Milton Berle

She earns a 10% commission on every sale she makes.

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commissions

kəˈmɪʃənz

a special group delegated to consider some matter; — Milton Berle

The government commissions a new report on climate change.

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