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States & Conditions — Lesson 24
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colic
ˈkɑːlɪk
Acute abdominal pain (especially in infants) — the doctor diagnosed the infant with colic.
The baby has been crying all night because of colic.
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colitis
kəˈlaɪtɪs
Inflammation of the colon — treatment for colitis depends on the underlying cause.
The doctor diagnosed her with colitis after the examination.
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collapse
kəˈlæps
An abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion — the building collapsed after the earthquake.
The building collapsed after the earthquake.
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collapses
kəˈlæpsɪz
An abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion — the tent collapses after the wind blows.
The building collapses during the earthquake.
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companionship
kəmˈpænjənʃɪp
The state of being with someone — he missed the companionship of his college friends.
She found companionship in her dog after her husband passed away.
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complaint
kəmˈpleɪnt
An often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining — he decided not to make a complaint.
I made a complaint to the manager about the food.
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complaints
kəmˈpleɪnts
An often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining — he ignored my complaints.
I have a complaint about the service.
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completeness
kəmˈpliːtnəs
The state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed — she was impressed by the completeness of his research.
The completeness of the data is essential for accurate analysis.
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complicity
kəmˈplɪsəti
Guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense — they denied any complicity in the conspiracy.
He was charged with complicity in the robbery.
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concealment
kənˈsilmənt
The condition of being concealed or hidden — she practiced careful concealment of her true identity.
The concealment of the evidence was discovered by investigators.
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conciliation
kənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən
The state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled — she acted as a mediator in the conciliation process.
After months of conflict, both parties agreed to conciliation.
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concordance
kənˈkɔːrdəns
Agreement, harmony, or accordance between people, groups, or things — the two parties reached a concordance on the terms of the treaty.
The two parties reached a concordance on the terms of the treaty.
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