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Language & Communication — Lesson 79

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collects

kəˈlekts

Gather things together — he collects vintage coins as a hobby.

She collects stamps from different countries.

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colloquy

ˈkɑːləkwi

A conversation especially a formal one — the book presents a colloquy between philosophy and science.

The two leaders engaged in a colloquy about trade agreements.

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comeback

ˈkʌmbæk

A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) — he delivered a sharp comeback when they insulted him.

The singer made a spectacular comeback after her hiatus.

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comedies

ˈkɑːmədiz

Light and humorous drama with a happy ending — she prefers comedies to dramas.

We watched two comedies last weekend.

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comics

ˈkɑːmɪks

A sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book — the newsstand sells comics and magazines.

I read comics every weekend at the library.

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comma

ˈkɑːmə

A punctuation mark (,) used to separate parts of a sentence and items in a list — use a comma to separate items in a list.

Use a comma to separate items in a list.

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commanded

kəˈmændɪd

Be in command of — the general commanded his troops to advance.

The general commanded his troops to advance.

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commanding

kəˈmændɪŋ

Be in command of — they took a commanding lead in the competition.

She has a commanding presence that fills the room.

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commandment

kəˈmændmənt

Something that is commanded — the Ten Commandments are important rules in Christianity.

The Ten Commandments are important rules in Christianity.

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commandments

kəˈmændmənts

Something that is commanded — the king issued new commandments for his people.

God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.

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commands

kəˈmænd

An authoritative direction or instruction to do something — he hated being in the army because he had to obey commands.

You will run forward at (= when you hear ) my command.

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commas

ˈkɑməz

Commas are punctuation marks (,) used in writing to separate elements within a — use commas to separate items in a list.

Use commas to separate items in a list.

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