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Language & Communication — Lesson 72

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characterize

ˈkerəktəraɪz

Describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of — we can characterize this period as one of rapid change.

Critics characterized the film as both entertaining and educational.

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characterized

ˈkerəktəraɪzd

Describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of — his work is characterized by attention to detail.

The region is characterized by its rugged coastline.

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charade

ʃəˈræd

A charade is a false, absurd, or ridiculous pretence — the trial turned out to be a charade of justice.

The meeting was a charade; they had already made the decision.

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charter

ˈtʃɑːrtər

A formal written document that establishes the rights, principles, or — the United Nations Charter was signed in 1945.

The United Nations Charter was signed in 1945.

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charters

ˈtʃɑːrtərz

Official documents that establish rights, privileges, or duties — several airlines operate under government charters.

The UN charter outlines the principles of international cooperation.

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charts

tʃɑːrts

A visual display of information — look at this chart — it shows our sales over the year.

Look at this chart — it shows our sales over the year.

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chasten

ˈtʃeɪsən

Censure severely — the teacher's stern words served to chasten the unruly students.

The teacher's stern words served to chasten the unruly students.

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chastened

ˈtʃeɪsənd

Censure severely — he was chastened into reconsidering his decision.

He was chastened by the public criticism and changed his approach.

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chatted

ˈtʃætɪd

Talk socially without exchanging too much information — we chatted for an hour.

We chatted for an hour.

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chatters

ˈtʃætərz

Noisy talk — he chatters on the phone for hours.

She chatters away happily about her day.

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chatting

ˈtʃætɪŋ

Talk socially without exchanging too much information — she's chatting on her phone right now.

I was chatting with my friends online last night.

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chats

tʃæts

An informal conversation — I enjoy our late-night chats.

We had some nice chats over coffee.

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