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Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 34

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classifying

ˈklæsəfaɪɪŋ

Arrange or order by classes or categories — the library is classifying books by genre and author.

The scientist is classifying the new species of insects.

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cleverness

ˈklevərnəs

The power of creative imagination — the cleverness of the plan impressed everyone.

Her cleverness helped her solve the puzzle quickly.

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climatology

ˌklaɪməˈtɑːlədʒi

Meteorology of climates and their phenomena — she studies climatology at university.

Climatology helps us understand climate change.

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cogitate

ˈkɑːdʒɪteɪt

Consider carefully and deeply; reflect upon; turn over in one's mind — she sat in silence, cogitating on the implications of her decision.

She sat in silence, cogitating on the implications of her decision.

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coldness

ˈkoʊldnəs

The sensation produced by low temperatures — I couldn't stand the coldness of the water.

I couldn't stand the coldness of the water.

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collate

kəˈleɪt

Compare critically; of texts — we need to collate these reports before the meeting.

The researchers collated the data from several different studies.

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collated

kəˈleɪtɪd

Compare critically; of texts — the research team collated data from multiple sources.

The assistant collated all the reports before the meeting.

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collude

kəˈluːd

Act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose — the two companies were accused of colluding to fix prices.

The two companies were accused of colluding to fix prices.

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collusion

kəˈluːʒən

Secret agreement — the two companies were found guilty of collusion to fix prices.

The two companies were found guilty of collusion to fix prices.

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coma

ˈkoʊmə

Deep unconsciousness that lasts for a long time, usually caused by serious — he fell into a coma after the car accident.

He fell into a coma after the car accident.

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comas

ˈkoʊməs

Comas are states of deep unconsciousness from which a person cannot be — the doctors are monitoring his comas closely.

The patient fell into a coma after the accident.

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commemorate

kəˈmeməreɪt

Mark by some ceremony or observation — they built a statue to commemorate the famous poet.

The nation commemorates its independence day with a national parade.

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