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Actions & Events — Lesson 55

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cakewalk
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cakewalk

ˈkeɪkwɑːk
a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake
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calamities
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calamities

kəˈlæmɪtɪz
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
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calamity
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calamity

kəˈlæməti
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
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calculation
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calculation

ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
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calculations
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calculations

ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
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calibration
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calibration

kæləˈbreɪʃən
the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument
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calisthenics
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calisthenics

kælɪsˈθɛnɪks
the practice of calisthenic exercises
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callings
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callings

ˈkɔː.lɪŋz
the particular occupation for which you are trained
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calming
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calming

the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
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calving
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calving

ˈkævɪŋ
giving birth to a calf
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campaigning
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campaigning

kæmˈpeɪnɪŋ
the campaign of a candidate to be elected
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campaigns
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campaigns

kæmˈpeɪnz
a race between candidates for elective office
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