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Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 31
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brooked
brʊkt
Put up with something or somebody unpleasant — she brooked no criticism of her work.
She brooked no criticism of her work.
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brushwork
ˈbrʌʃwɜrk
An artist's distinctive technique of applying paint with a brush — his delicate brushwork shows great patience.
The painter's bold brushwork gives the portrait energy.
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budgeted
ˈbʌdʒətɪd
Make a budget — she budgeted $200 per month for groceries.
The company budgeted $10 million for the new research project.
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budgeting
ˈbʌdʒətɪŋ
Make a budget — our budgeting process begins each September.
Good budgeting is essential for personal financial success.
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burdens
ˈbɜːrdənz
An onerous or difficult concern — she carried heavy burdens on her shoulders.
She carried heavy burdens on her shoulders.
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calculated
ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd
Make a mathematical calculation or computation — the move was a calculated risk that paid off.
The move was a calculated risk that paid off.
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calculates
ˈkælkjəleɪts
Make a mathematical calculation or computation — she calculates the total cost of the project.
She calculates the total cost of the project.
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calculating
ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ
Make a mathematical calculation or computation — I don't trust him—he's too calculating.
He's a cold, calculating businessman who only cares about profit.
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candor
ˈkændɚ
Ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty — she spoke with surprising candor about her mistakes.
She spoke with surprising candor about her mistakes.
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cardiology
ˌkɑːrdiˈɑːlədʒi
The branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases — she decided to specialize in cardiology after her residency.
She decided to specialize in cardiology after her residency.
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catalogued
ˈkætəlɔːɡd
Make an itemized list or catalog of; classify — the items were carefully catalogued for the online archive.
The museum catalogued all its artifacts according to their historical period.
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cataloguing
ˈkætəlɔːɡɪŋ
Make an itemized list or catalog of; classify — the librarian is cataloguing the new arrivals.
The librarian is cataloguing the new arrivals.
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