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Language & Communication — Lesson 11

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condemn

kənˈdɛm

Express strong disapproval of someone or something, typically on moral or legal — the government condemned the violent attack.

The government condemned the violent attack.

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confess

kənˈfɛs

Admit or acknowledge something, usually something wrong, a secret, or something — she finally decided to confess her mistake to her boss.

She finally decided to confess her mistake to her boss.

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consent

kənˈsɛnt

Permission or agreement given by someone who has the right or authority to — he nodded in consent.

She gave her consent to the project.

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context

ˈkɑːn.tekst

The situation within which something exists or happens , and that can help explain it — the reporter took my remarks completely out of context.

It is important to see all the fighting and bloodshed in his plays in historical context.

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contract

ˈkɑːntrækt

A formal agreement between two or more parties that creates legally binding — they are negotiating a new employment contract.

The company signed a contract with the supplier.

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convey

kənˈveɪ

Convey means to communicate or express a message, feeling, or idea to someone clearly — please convey my thanks to the team.

The artist tried to convey her emotions through the painting.

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convince

kənˈvɪns

Persuade someone to believe something or to do something by giving good reasons — I couldn't convince him to change his mind.

She convinced me to stay for dinner.

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copy

ˈkɑpi

Something that is made to look exactly like an original thing — she kept a copy of the letter.

Please make a copy of this document.

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coupon

ˈkuːpɑːn

A coupon is a ticket or document that gives you a discount when you buy — I used a coupon to get 20% off my purchase.

I used a coupon to get 20% off my purchase.

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crown

kraʊn

A circular decorative headpiece, usually made of gold and set with precious — the prince placed the crown on his head.

The queen wore a beautiful golden crown at her coronation.

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cry

kraɪ

Shed tears, especially because of sadness, pain, or strong emotion — the baby started to cry when she was hungry.

The baby started to cry when she was hungry.

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curse

kɜːrs

A word or phrase that is considered offensive or blasphemous, often used when — the old man put a curse on the thief.

She muttered a curse under her breath.

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