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States & Conditions — Lesson 23

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clemency

ˈklemənsɪ

Good weather with comfortable temperatures — she appealed to the court for clemency.

The governor granted clemency to the prisoner.

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climates

ˈklaɪməts

The weather in some location averaged over some long period of time — many animals cannot survive in cold climates.

The climates of tropical countries are very different from polar regions.

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clime

klaɪm

The weather in some location averaged over some long period of time — she dreamed of escaping to sunnier climes.

She dreamed of escaping to sunnier climes.

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climes

klaɪmz

The weather in some location averaged over some long period of time — she dreamed of escaping to distant climes.

The warm climes of southern Spain attract many tourists.

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clubbing

ˈklʌbɪŋ

The activity of going to nightclubs to dance, drink, and socialize with — we go clubbing every Saturday night.

We go clubbing every Saturday night.

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clubfoot

ˈklʌb.ˈfʊt

Congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted — we learned the word "clubfoot" in class.

We learned the word "clubfoot" in class.

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clutter

ˈklʌtər

A confused multitude of things — there's too much clutter on my desk.

There's too much clutter on my desk.

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clutters

ˈklʌtərz

A confused multitude of things — she clutters the desk with papers and books.

She clutters the desk with papers and books.

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coexistence

ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪstəns

Existing peacefully together — the two species have learned to live in coexistence.

Peaceful coexistence between different cultures is essential for a harmonious society.

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coherence

koʊˈhɪrəns

The state of cohering or sticking together — she struggled to maintain coherence in her argument.

The essay lacks coherence — the ideas don't connect well.

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cohesion

koʊˈhiːʒən

The state of cohering or sticking together — there is a strong cohesion among the team members.

Social cohesion is essential for a healthy community.

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colds

koʊldz

Colds are common viral infections of the nose and throat, causing symptoms like — colds are very common in winter.

I caught a cold last week and missed school.

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