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Language & Communication — Lesson 30

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controversy

ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi

A public discussion or argument, often involving strong disagreements among — the decision caused a major controversy.

The decision caused a major controversy.

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conversation

ˌkɑːn.vɚˈseɪ.ʃən

(a) talk between two or more people in which thoughts , feelings , and ideas — she had a strange conversation with the man who moved in upstairs.

She had a strange conversation with the man who moved in upstairs .

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cookbook

ˈkʊkbʊk

A book containing recipes and instructions for preparing food — I bought a new cookbook with Italian recipes.

I bought a new cookbook with Italian recipes.

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covenant

ˈkʌvənənt

A formal and serious agreement between two or more people or groups, typically — the two nations signed a covenant to share resources during emergencies.

The two nations signed a covenant to share resources during emergencies.

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critique

krɪˈtiːk

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, such as a piece of writing — she wrote a critique of the new exhibition.

The professor gave a thorough critique of my essay.

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dedicate

ˈdedɪkeɪt

Devote time, effort, or something to a particular purpose, person, or cause — she dedicated her life to helping others.

She dedicated her life to helping others.

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determine

dɪˈtɜːrmɪn

Decide something firmly after careful thought, or to find out the exact details — we need to determine the cause of the problem.

We need to determine the cause of the problem.

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dialect

ˈdaɪ.ə.lekt

A form of a language that people speak in a particular part of a country — the poem is written in northern dialect.

The various regional dialects are still spoken locally .

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digest

dəˈdʒɛst

Break down food in the stomach and intestines so that the body can use it for — I cannot digest dairy products.

It takes several hours for the body to digest a large meal.

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discourage

dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ

Make someone lose confidence, enthusiasm, or determination — parents should discourage smoking among teenagers.

Don't let the failure discourage you from trying again.

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disrupt

dɪsˈrʌpt

Disrupt something means to prevent it from continuing in its normal or expected — the protest disrupted traffic in the city center.

The protest disrupted traffic in the city center.

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dominant

ˈdɑːmɪnənt

Dominant describes something that is the most important, powerful, or — blue is the dominant color in her artwork.

English is the dominant language in international business.

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