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Actions & Events — Lesson 71

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consummation

ˌkɑːnsəˈmeɪʃən

The completion of marriage by sexual intercourse — the consummation of the merger is expected next month.

The consummation of their marriage happened on their wedding night.

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consumption

kənˈsʌmpʃən

The process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) — high consumption of sugar can lead to health problems.

The consumption of fossil fuels has increased dramatically over the past decade.

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contacts

ˈkɑːn.tækts

Close interaction — I prefer contacts to glasses for sports.

I need to update my contacts list with new email addresses.

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contemplation

ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən

A long and thoughtful observation — contemplation of nature often brings me peace.

After hours of contemplation, she finally made her decision.

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contests

ˈkɑːn.tests

An occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants — the school holds writing contests every year.

She won first prize in several beauty contests.

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contingency

kənˈtɪndʒənsi

A possible event or occurrence or result — we should prepare for every contingency.

We need to have a contingency plan in case of emergency.

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continuance

kənˈtɪnjuəns

The act of continuing an activity without interruption — the judge ordered a continuance of the trial.

The continuance of the project depends on funding.

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continuation

kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃən

The act of continuing an activity without interruption — her continuation in the role surprised everyone.

The continuation of the project depends on securing additional funding.

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continuations

kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃənz

The act of continuing an activity without interruption — several continuations of the original story have been published.

The continuations of the TV series were even more popular than the original.

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contortion

kənˈtɔrʃən

The act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself) — his face twisted into a painful contortion.

The acrobat performed incredible contortions during her act.

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contraception

ˌkɑːntrəˈsepʃən

Methods and practices used to prevent pregnancy, including devices — access to contraception is important for women's health.

Many couples use contraception to plan when to have children.

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contracting

kənˈtræktɪŋ

Becoming infected — the company is contracting with a new supplier.

The economy is contracting due to reduced spending.

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