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Actions & Events — Lesson 59
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causes
ˈkɔːzɪz
Events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something — the accident had several causes.
There are many causes of climate change.
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causing
ˈkɔzɪŋ
The act of causing something to happen — the loud music is causing headaches.
The storm is causing delays at the airport.
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caw
kɔ
The sound made by corvine birds — the raven gave a sharp caw.
The crow let out a loud caw.
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ceding
ˈsiːdɪŋ
The act of ceding — they were ceding their claim to the disputed land.
The nation is ceding the island to its neighboring country.
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celebration
ˌselɪˈbreɪʃən
A joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event — the wedding celebration lasted all night.
We had a birthday celebration for my grandmother.
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celebrations
ˌseləˈbreɪʃənz
A joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event — we had birthday celebrations all week.
The New Year celebrations were amazing.
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censoring
ˈsensərɪŋ
Examine books, films, news, or other media and remove parts that are considered — the government is censoring the news to control information.
The government is censoring the news to control information.
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censorship
ˈsensərˌʃɪp
The practice of officially examining and controlling what can be published — the film was heavily edited due to censorship regulations.
The government imposed strict censorship on all media outlets.
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centralization
ˌsentrələˈzeɪʃən
The act of consolidating power under a central control — critics argue that centralization reduces local autonomy.
The centralization of government authority was a key feature of the new policy.
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ceramics
səˈræmɪks
The art of making and decorating pottery — she's studying ceramics at art school.
She's studying ceramics at art school.
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ceremonial
ˌserəˈmoʊniəl
A formal event performed on a special occasion — she wore a ceremonial dress to the inauguration.
The ceremonial opening of parliament attracted international attention.
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ceremonies
ˈserəmoʊniz
A formal event performed on a special occasion — the wedding ceremonies lasted all day.
The wedding ceremonies lasted all day.
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