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Actions & Events — Lesson 69
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compromises
kəmˈprɑːmɪzɪz
A middle way between two extremes — she refuses to compromise her principles for anyone.
She refuses to compromise her principles for anyone.
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computation
ˌkɑmpjʊˈteɪʃən
The act or process of using mathematics or computers to calculate or solve something — the computation took several hours to complete.
The computation took several hours to complete.
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computations
ˌkɑːmpjəˈteɪʃənz
Calculations or mathematical operations performed to process information or solve problems — the computations took several hours to complete.
The computations took several hours to complete.
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concealing
kənˈsiːlɪŋ
The activity of keeping something secret — the fog was concealing the road ahead.
She was concealing a secret from her family.
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concomitant
kənˈkɑːmɪtənt
An event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another — the surgery and its concomitant risks must be carefully considered.
The surgery and its concomitant risks must be carefully considered.
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concussion
kənˈkʌʃən
Injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness — she had to rest for several weeks after suffering a concussion.
The athlete was diagnosed with a concussion after the collision.
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conditioner
kənˈdɪʃənɚ
Exercise that conditions the body — this conditioner smells really nice.
I use conditioner every time I wash my hair.
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conditioners
kənˈdɪʃənərz
Exercise that conditions the body — the store sells various hair conditioners.
I use conditioners after shampooing my hair.
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conducting
kənˈdʌktɪŋ
The way of administering a business — she studied conducting at the conservatory.
She studied conducting at the conservatory.
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conducts
kənˈdʌkts
Manner of acting or controlling yourself — he conducts the orchestra during the annual concert.
She conducts interviews with job candidates every Friday.
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confiscation
kənˌfɪsˈkeɪʃən
Seizure by the government — the police ordered the confiscation of the illegal weapons.
The police ordered the confiscation of the illegal weapons.
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conflagration
ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən
A very intense and uncontrolled fire — the Great Fire of London in 1666 was a massive conflagration.
The conflagration destroyed several buildings in the historic district.
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