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States & Conditions — Lesson 22
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championship
ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp
The status of being a champion — he holds the championship title in tennis.
She won the world championship for the third time.
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championships
ˈtʃæmpiərnʃɪps
The status of being a champion — she qualified for the world championships.
The team won the national championships last year.
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chances
ˈtʃænsɪz
A possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances — he didn't get many chances to speak.
The chances of winning the lottery are very small.
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choking
ˈtʃoʊkɪŋ
Being unable to breathe properly because the throat or windpipe is blocked — the little boy was choking on a grape.
The little boy was choking on a grape.
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chorea
kəˈriːə
Chorea in dogs — huntington's disease often causes chorea as a primary symptom.
Huntington's disease often causes chorea as a primary symptom.
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circumstance
ˈsɜrkəmstæns
A condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity — due to circumstances beyond our control, the flight was delayed.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the flight was delayed.
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circumstances
ˈsɜrkəmstænsɪz
The conditions and facts that are connected with a particular event, situation, or person — under the circumstances, we did the best we could.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the event was cancelled.
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citizenship
ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp
The status of a citizen with rights and duties — many immigrants apply for citizenship in their new country.
She obtained British citizenship after living in the UK for ten years.
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claustrophobia
ˌklɔːstrəˈfoʊbiə
A morbid fear of being closed in a confined space — she has severe claustrophobia and cannot take the elevator.
She has severe claustrophobia and cannot take the elevator.
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cleanliness
ˈklɛnlɪnəs
The habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections — children should learn cleanliness habits early.
Personal cleanliness is important for good health.
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clears
klɪrz
The state of being free of suspicion — he clears the table after dinner.
He clears the table after dinner.
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cleavage
ˈkliːvɪdʒ
The state of being split or cleft — she wore a dress that showed her cleavage.
She wore a dress that showed her cleavage.
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