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Language & Communication — Lesson 88
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contested
kənˈtɛstɪd
To make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation — the disputed boundary remains contested.
The election result was highly contested.
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contesting
kənˈtestɪŋ
To make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation — she is contesting the court ruling with new evidence.
The players are contesting the referee's decision during the match.
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contexts
ˈkɑːnteksts
Discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation — you need to understand the context of this historical event.
You need to understand the context of this historical event.
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contours
ˈkɑːntʊrz
A line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height — the map shows the contours of the coastline.
The contours of the hills were visible against the morning light.
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contracted
kənˈtræktɪd
Enter into a contractual arrangement — the muscle contracted painfully during exercise.
Metal contracts when it gets cold.
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contracts
ˈkɑːntrækts
A binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law — the lawyer reviewed the contracts before the meeting.
The company signed several contracts with new suppliers.
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controversies
kənˈtrɑvərsiz
A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement — the new policy has caused several controversies.
The new policy has caused several controversies.
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contumely
kɑːnˈtuː.mə.li
A rude expression intended to offend or hurt — the courtiers greeted him with contumely and sneers.
The courtiers greeted him with contumely and sneers.
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conundrum
kəˈnʌndrəm
A difficult problem — this mathematical puzzle presents quite a conundrum for students.
The budget crisis has created a real conundrum for the government.
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conundrums
kəˈnʌndrəmz
A difficult problem — she enjoys solving mathematical conundrums.
The conundrums in the puzzle book kept us busy for hours.
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conversations
ˌkɑn.vɚˈseɪ.ʃənz
A talk between two or more people in which ideas, feelings, or news are — their phone conversations often last for hours.
We had long conversations about our future plans.
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converse
kənˈvɜːrs
A proposition obtained by conversion — we can converse later about this matter.
I enjoyed conversing with her about art.
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