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Describing Words — Lesson 92
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clinically
ˈklɪnɪkli
In a clinical manner — clinically speaking, the symptoms match the diagnosis.
The patient was clinically dead when paramedics arrived.
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clockwise
ˈklɑːkwaɪz
In the direction that the hands of a clock move — the fan rotates clockwise.
Turn the knob clockwise to open it.
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closefisted
kloʊzˈfɪstɪd
Reluctant to spend money or give things away — my closefisted uncle never tips anyone.
He's too closefisted to buy new clothes.
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closely
ˈkloʊsli
In a close manner — the two events are closely related.
The two events are closely related.
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closest
ˈkloʊsɪst
Superlative form of 'close' — she is my closest friend.
This is the closest store to my house.
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cloudier
ˈklaʊdiər
More covered with clouds — the sky is cloudier this afternoon.
The sky is cloudier this afternoon.
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cloudy
ˈklaʊdi
Cloudy describes weather or a sky that is covered with clouds, rather than sunny or clear — it's a cloudy morning.
The sky is cloudy today.
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clownish
ˈklaʊnɪʃ
Clownish describes someone or something that behaves in a silly, humorous way — his clownish antics made everyone laugh.
His clownish antics made everyone laugh.
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cloze
ˈkloʊz
A cloze test is an exercise where words are removed from a text and the learner — cloze activities help improve vocabulary.
The teacher gave us a cloze test to complete.
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clueless
ˈkluːləs
Not having any knowledge or understanding about something — I'm clueless when it comes to computers.
She was completely clueless about the exam.
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coarse
kɔːrs
Rough in texture or appearance — the coarse fabric scratched my skin.
The coarse fabric scratched my skin.
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coarsely
ˈkɔrsli
In a rough, unrefined manner — he spoke coarsely and without any manners.
The bread was coarsely ground for a rustic texture.
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