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Chile-chili-chilly

chants of the protestors could be heard for several city blocks.
chants See the main entry beginning with chance.
chased-chaste
. chased [tJest] the past tense and past participle of chase
'to pursue or follow someone or something quickly.' □ The
hounds and hunters chased the fox over miles of countryside.
• chaste [tJest] pure; virginal; unblemished. D Monks are ex-
pected to be chaste in thought, word, and deed.
chaste See the main entry beginning with chased.
cheap-cheep
• cheap [tJip] inexpensive; not costly. □ The garment is made
of cheap fabric.
• cheap [tJip] contemptible or unworthy. □ The unkind re-
mark was a cheap attempt to embarrass him.
• cheep [tJip] a faint, shrill sound, often associated with birds
and fowl. □ The cheep of the newly hatched robin brought its
parents to its side immediately.

cheep See the main entry beginning with cheap.
chews-choose
• chews [tJuz] the present tense, third person singular of chew
'to grind or crush something with the teeth.' D Because she
chews gum in her classroom, the business teacher allows her
students to chew it also.
• choose [tJuz] to select; to prefer something from among
alternatives. □ I usually choose fish or chicken when dining
at restaurants.
chic-sheik
• chic [Jik] elegant; stylish. (Fashion.) D Why don't ordinary
people look as chic wearing the latest styles as fashion models
do?
• sheik [Jik, Jek] an Arab chief. □ A sheik owns the three new
luxury car dealerships in Phoenix.

Chile-chili-chilly
• Chile ['tJde, 'tJdi] a country in South America. D Chile is
right next to Argentina.
• chili ['tJdi] a hot, spicy traditional Mexican dish consisting of
meat, beans, tomatoes, peppers, and spices. D If you're going
to eat spicy chili, be prepared for the results.
• chili ['tJdi] a hot, sweet pepper. D / added a chili to the
nachos to give them more f/,avor.

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