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Language & Communication — Lesson 82
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complement
ˈkɑːmpləmənt
A word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction — the wine is a perfect complement to the meal.
The wine is a perfect complement to the meal.
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complements
ˈkɑːmplɪmənts
A word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction — red wine and steak are perfect complements.
Red wine and steak are perfect complements.
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compliment
ˈkɑːmpləmənt
A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration — it was a lovely compliment.
She gave me a compliment on my new dress.
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complimented
kənˈplɪmentɪd
Say something to someone that expresses praise — he complimented her on how well she spoke French.
She complimented my new haircut and it made my day.
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complimenting
kəmˈplɪmɛntɪŋ
Say something to someone that expresses praise — I appreciate you complimenting my work.
She was complimenting her friend on her new dress.
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compliments
ˈkɑːmpləmənts
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare — please give my compliments to the chef.
She received many compliments on her new dress.
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comprehensive
ˌkɑːmprɪˈhensɪv
Including all or nearly all elements, items, or aspects of something — we need a comprehensive review of the situation.
The book provides a comprehensive guide to the topic.
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compromised
ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd
Make a compromise; arrive at a compromise — the security of the network was compromised by the cyberattack.
His compromised immune system made him susceptible to infections.
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compromising
kəmˈprɑːmɪzɪŋ
Make a compromise; arrive at a compromise — the leaked emails proved highly compromising for the CEO.
The politician was caught in a compromising position with the donor.
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con
kɑːn
An argument opposed to a proposal — one con of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
We weighed up the pros and cons of moving to a new city.
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concede
kənˈsiːd
Admit (to a wrongdoing) — I concede that my initial argument was weak.
After much debate, she finally conceded that he was right.
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conceded
kənˈsiːdɪd
Admit (to a wrongdoing) — he conceded that he had made a mistake.
He conceded that he had made a mistake.
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