▸ Specimen Drawer

Language & Communication — Lesson 78

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clippings

ˈklɪpɪŋz

An excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine — the barber swept up the hair clippings from the floor.

She kept a folder of newspaper clippings about her favorite author.

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clout

klaʊt

A target used in archery — she used her media clout to promote the campaign.

The company has a lot of political clout in Washington.

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clucked

klʌkt

Make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens — the hen clucked softly to her chicks.

The hen clucked softly to her chicks.

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clues

kluːz

A slight indication — she found some important clues in the old diary.

The detective followed the clues to find the thief.

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coached

koʊtʃt

Teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports — she coached her daughter in piano lessons.

She coached the basketball team for five years.

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coarseness

ˈkɔːrsnəs

Language or humor that is down-to-earth — the coarseness of the fabric made it uncomfortable to wear.

The coarseness of the fabric made it uncomfortable to wear.

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coaxed

koʊkst

Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering — he coaxed the dog out of the tree.

She coaxed the child into taking his medicine.

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coaxing

ˈkoʊksɪŋ

Flattery designed to gain favor — she is coaxing the shy puppy to come closer.

She is coaxing the shy puppy to come closer.

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cobblers

ˈkɑː.blɚz

Nonsense — I took my boots to the cobbler to have them fixed.

I took my boots to the cobbler to have them fixed.

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coda

ˈkoʊdə

The closing section of a musical composition — the composer added a brief coda to resolve the harmonic tension.

The symphony ends with a dramatic coda that ties all the themes together.

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codes

koʊdz

A set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) — the building follows strict safety codes.

The building follows strict safety codes.

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codices

ˈkoʊdɪsiːz

Ancient manuscripts or texts in book form, as distinguished from scrolls — scholars spent decades deciphering the medieval codices.

The museum houses several ancient codices from the Roman period.

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