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Language & Communication — Lesson 29

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certificate

sɚˈtɪfɪkət

Two people hold up a decorated paper with a red seal and ribbon—this is a certificate.

I received my graduation certificate yesterday.

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chatter

ˈtʃætər

Light, informal talk, often about unimportant things or personal details — I could hear the chatter of birds outside my window.

The two friends engaged in idle chatter about their weekend plans.

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chirping

ˈtʃɜrpɪŋ

The short, high-pitched sounds made by birds or insects, especially small birds — the chirping of crickets filled the evening air.

I woke up to the chirping of sparrows outside my window.

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cinema

ˈsɪnəmə

A place where films are shown to an audience, or the art and industry of making — let's go to the cinema tonight.

Let's go to the cinema tonight.

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circulate

ˈsɜrkjəleɪt

Move around in a circle or among people — please circulate the documents before the meeting.

The news quickly circulated around the office.

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clause

klɔːz

A clause is a grammatical unit consisting of a subject and a verb that forms — this is a subordinate clause introduced by 'although'.

The sentence contains two clauses.

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comedy

ˈkɑːmədi

A type of entertainment, such as a film, play, or TV program, that aims to make — she wants to pursue a career in comedy.

I enjoy watching comedy films on weekends.

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command

kəˈmænd

Give a formal order that someone must do something — you can use this command to control the robot.

The general commanded his soldiers to advance.

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confide

kənˈfaɪd

Tell someone secret or personal information in a spirit of trust, often — she confided her deepest fears to her best friend.

She confided her deepest fears to her best friend.

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congratulate

kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt

Express pleasure or approval to someone for something they have done well or — please congratulate John on his promotion.

I want to congratulate you on your success.

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consonant

ˈkɑːn.sə.nənt

One of the speech sounds or letters of the alphabet that is not a vowel — what is your favorite consonant?

The letter T is a common consonant.

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consult

kənˈsʌlt

Seek professional advice or information from someone before making a decision — I need to consult a doctor about my symptoms.

I need to consult a doctor about my symptoms.

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