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Language & Communication — Lesson 70
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cautioned
ˈkɔːʃənd
Warn strongly; put on guard — the police officer cautioned the driver about speeding.
The teacher cautioned the students about the difficult exam.
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cautioning
ˈkɑː.ʃə.nɪŋ
Warn strongly; put on guard — the police officer is cautioning the driver about speeding.
The police officer is cautioning the driver about speeding.
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caveat
ˈkæviət
A warning against certain acts — the main caveat is that the offer expires at midnight.
I must add one caveat to this proposal before we proceed.
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caveats
ˈkæviəts
A warning against certain acts — there are a few caveats to consider before signing the contract.
There are a few caveats to consider before signing the contract.
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cawed
kɔːd
Utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens — the crow cawed loudly from the treetop.
The crow cawed loudly from the treetop.
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cawing
ˈkɔ.wɪŋ
Utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens — I heard the cawing of crows in the tree.
I heard the cawing of crows in the tree.
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censure
ˈsenʃɚ
Harsh criticism or disapproval — the senator was censured by her colleagues for the controversial remarks.
The senator was censured by her colleagues for the controversial remarks.
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censured
ˈsenʃɚd
Rebuke formally — the teacher censured the student for cheating on the exam.
The senator was censured by his colleagues for accepting bribes.
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certificates
sɚˈtɪfɪkəts
A document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts — the certificates are available at the front desk.
She received her graduation certificates in the mail.
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certified
ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪd
Officially confirmed as having met certain standards or requirements — the product is certified organic.
She is a certified public accountant.
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certifies
ˈsɝː.tə.faɪz
Confirms or verifies that something is true, accurate, or genuine, often in an — she certifies the documents before the court.
The bank certifies that the account holder has sufficient funds.
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certify
ˈsɜrtɪfaɪ
Officially confirm or state that something is true, accurate, or meets required — the document was certified by a lawyer.
The document was certified by a lawyer.
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