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Describing Words — Lesson 106

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ˈkɔːrpjələnt

Having a large, heavy body — her grandfather was a corpulent but jolly character.

The corpulent man struggled to fit through the narrow doorway.

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kəˈrɛktli

In a correct manner — please spell your name correctly.

Please spell your name correctly.

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kəˈrʌptɪbl

Able to be corrupted, especially through bribery or dishonest influence — the official was known to be corruptible.

No political system is entirely corruptible.

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ˈkɔrtɪkəl

Relating to the cortex, especially the outer layer of the brain (cerebral cortex) — cortical neurons transmit signals throughout the nervous system.

The cortical regions of the brain control higher cognitive functions.

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ˈkɔstliər

More expensive — this watch is costlier than that one.

This watch is costlier than that one.

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ˈkɔstli

Having a high price or causing a loss or sacrifice — that designer watch is very costly.

That designer watch is very costly.

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ˈkaʊntəbəl

Able to be counted — in English, 'book' is a countable noun.

Water is uncountable, but apples are countable.

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