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Describing Words — Lesson 98

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complimentary

ˌkɑːmpləˈmentəri
Given free of charge as a courtesy or gift — his comments were very complimentary.
Guests receive a complimentary drink upon arrival.
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comprehensible

ˌkɑːmprɪˈhensəbl
Clear enough to be understood — he spoke slowly to make himself comprehensible.
The teacher's explanation was clear and comprehensible.
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comprehensively

ˌkɑːmprɪˈhensɪvli
In a comprehensive manner — the report covers the issue comprehensively.
The report covers the issue comprehensively.
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compulsively

kəmˈpʌlsɪvli
In a compulsive manner — she compulsively buys shoes she never wears.
She compulsively checks her phone every few minutes.
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compulsory

kəmˈpʌlsəri
Something that is required by law or rule — military service is compulsory in this country.
Attendance at school is compulsory for all children.
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computational

ˌkɑːmpjəˈteɪʃənəl
Relating to computation or the use of computers and mathematical calculations — she works in computational linguistics.
Computational methods are essential in modern scientific research.
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concave

kɑːnˈkeɪv
Curved inward like the inside of a sphere or circle — this mirror has a concave shape.
A concave mirror reflects light inward toward the focal point.
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conceited

kənˈsiːtɪd
Having an excessively high opinion of oneself — don't be conceited about your success.
He's so conceited that he thinks everyone admires him.
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conceivable

kənˈsiːvəbl
Able to be imagined or believed — the effects of the new policy are hardly conceivable at this stage.
It is barely conceivable that he could finish the project in one week.
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conceivably

kənˈsiːvəbli
The girl could reach the apple hanging from the tree branch using her stick like this — he conceivably forgot about the meeting.
Conceivably, she might have misunderstood the instructions.
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concentric

kənˈsentrɪk
Describing circles, arcs, or spheres that share the same center point — concentric rings of trees surrounded the ancient monument.
The target had concentric circles drawn in different colors.
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conceptual

kənˈsɛptʃəl
Relating to or based on concepts and ideas rather than physical objects or — the design is still at a conceptual stage.
The design is still at a conceptual stage.
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