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Language & Communication — Lesson 73

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checklist

ˈtʃek.lɪst

A list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or consulted — I have a checklist of things that I must do today.

I have a checklist of things that I must do today.

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checklists

ˈtʃeklɪsts

A list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or consulted — I made a checklist for my trip.

I made a checklist for my trip.

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cheeked

tʃiːkt

Speak impudently to — he cheeked his father and regretted it immediately.

The student cheeked the teacher and was sent to the headmaster.

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cheering

ˈtʃɪrɪŋ

Encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators — the crowd burst into loud cheering.

The crowd burst into loud cheering.

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cheerio

ˌtʃɪrˈiːoʊ

A farewell remark — cheerio! See you tomorrow!

Cheerio! See you tomorrow!

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cheers

tʃɪrz

A cry or shout of approval — cheers for giving me a lift, mate!

Cheers! Here's to the happy couple!

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chevron

ˈʃevrən

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service — she designed a logo featuring a bright blue chevron.

The sergeant wore three chevrons on his sleeve to show his rank.

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chevrons

ˈʃevrɑːnz

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service — the sergeant wore three chevrons on his sleeve.

The sergeant wore three chevrons on his sleeve.

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chide

tʃaɪd

Censure severely or angrily — she chided her son for coming home late without calling.

She chided her son for coming home late without calling.

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chided

ˈtʃaɪdɪd

Censure severely or angrily — she chided him for being late to the meeting.

She chided him for being late to the meeting.

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chinese

tʃaɪˈniːz

Belonging to or relating to China , its people , or its language — I started learning Chinese last week.

I started learning Chinese last week.

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chirped

tʃɜrpt

Make high-pitched sounds — the baby birds chirped for food.

The tiny bird chirped loudly from its nest.

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