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Emoji
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#1621
🧩
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complex
/ˈkɒm.pleks/
adjective, noun
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Consisting of many different and connected parts; not easy to understand or analyze.
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The human brain is an incredibly complex organ. |
Oedipus complex |
A psychoanalytic theory referring to a child's feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent.
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complicated, intricate, elaborate, sophisticated, multifaceted
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simple, plain, straightforward
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complex system, complex structure, complex issue, highly complex, complex problem
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#1622
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compound
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noun
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a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
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The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab. |
compound interest |
interest calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest
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mixture, combination, blend, complex
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element, simple
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chemical compound, compound interest, compound sentence
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#1623
🧘
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composure
/kəmˈpoʊʒər/
noun
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the state of being calm and in control of oneself
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She managed to keep her composure during the heated debate. |
keep one's composure |
to remain calm and not lose control
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calmness, serenity, tranquility, poise
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panic, agitation, nervousness
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keep composure, lose composure, maintain composure
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#1624
🌱
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compost
/ˈkɒmpoʊst/
noun
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decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
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The gardener added compost to enrich the soil. |
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fertilizer, manure, mulch, humus
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waste, poison
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add compost, make compost, compost bin, compost pile
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#1625
😌
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composed
/kəmˈpoʊzd/
adjective
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calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
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He remained composed even under pressure. |
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calm, serene, collected, controlled, tranquil
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agitated, anxious, upset
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remain composed, look composed, composed expression
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#1626
🧍
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comport
/kəmˈpɔːrt/
verb
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comported
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comported
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comports
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comporting
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to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
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She comported herself with grace during the ceremony. |
comport oneself |
to behave in a certain manner
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behave, conduct, act, perform, carry oneself
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misbehave, misconduct
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comport oneself, comport with, comport dignity
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#1627
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component
/kəmˈpoʊnənt/
noun
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a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
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The engine is the most important component of the car. |
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part, element, piece, unit, section
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whole, entirety, totality
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key component, essential component, electronic component, major component
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#1628
✅
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comply
/kəmˈplaɪ/
verb
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complied
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complied
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complies
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complying
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to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
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All companies must comply with safety regulations. |
comply with orders |
to follow instructions or commands
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obey, follow, conform, observe, respect
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disobey, resist, ignore
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comply with law, comply with order, comply with standard, comply fully
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#1629
🌸
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compliment
/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
noun/verb
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complimented
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complimented
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compliments
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complimenting
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a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
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She complimented him on his excellent presentation. |
pay someone a compliment |
to say something nice or give praise
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praise, admiration, flattery, commendation, appreciation
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insult, criticism, disapproval
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pay a compliment, receive a compliment, sincere compliment, flattering compliment
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#1630
🕵️
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complicity
/kəmˈplɪsəti/
noun
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the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
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The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme. |
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involvement, collaboration, participation, conspiracy, guilt
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innocence, blamelessness, detachment
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complicity in crime, direct complicity, deny complicity, reveal complicity
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#1631
⚖️
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complicit
/kəmˈplɪsɪt/
adjective
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involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
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He was found complicit in the crime. |
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involved, guilty, implicated, responsible, accessory
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innocent, blameless, uninvolved
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complicit in crime, complicit behavior, complicit role, complicit silence
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#1632
⚠️
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complication
/ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
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A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
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His illness led to serious complications after surgery. |
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difficulty, obstacle, setback, issue, hindrance
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solution, advantage, benefit
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medical complication, unexpected complication, serious complication, complication arises
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#1633
🔀
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complicate
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verb
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complicated
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complicated
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complicates
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complicating
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To make something more difficult or confusing.
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The new rules will only complicate the process. |
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confuse, entangle, muddle, perplex
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simplify, clarify, ease
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complicate matters, complicate life, further complicate, unnecessarily complicate
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#1634
🙇
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compliant
/kəmˈplaɪənt/
adjective
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Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.
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She was compliant with all the safety requirements. |
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obedient, submissive, docile, accommodating
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rebellious, defiant, resistant
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compliant behavior, fully compliant, compliant system, compliant child
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#1635
✅
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compliance
/kəmˈplaɪəns/
noun
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The act of obeying a rule, law, or request.
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The company improved its compliance with environmental regulations. |
in compliance with |
Acting according to rules, laws, or standards.
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obedience, adherence, conformity, observance
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violation, disobedience, defiance
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legal compliance, regulatory compliance, ensure compliance, compliance check
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#1636
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compensated
/ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/
verb
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compensated
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compensated
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compensates
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compensating
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to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
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The workers were compensated for their overtime hours. |
compensated for loss |
to be given something in return for damage or loss suffered
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reimbursed, paid, rewarded, repaid, indemnified
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penalized, deprived
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compensated fairly, compensated fully, compensated adequately
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#1637
🎨
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complementary
/ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/
adjective
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combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
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The two partners have complementary skills. |
complementary colors |
pairs of colors that, when combined, enhance each other’s intensity
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matching, corresponding, harmonious, supplementary
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contradictory, conflicting
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complementary skills, complementary roles, complementary system, complementary approach
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#1638
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complement
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noun/verb
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complemented
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complemented
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complements
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complementing
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something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
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The scarf complements her outfit perfectly. |
perfect complement |
something that completes another thing in the best possible way
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supplement, addition, counterpart, companion, match
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contrast, mismatch
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complement each other, complement to, complement perfectly, complement system
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#1639
🤗
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complaisant
/kəmˈpleɪzənt/
adjective
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willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
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He was too complaisant to refuse their demands. |
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obliging, accommodating, agreeable, cooperative
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resistant, unyielding
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complaisant nature, too complaisant, become complaisant
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#1640
🙂
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complaisance
/kəmˈpleɪsəns/
noun
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willingness to please others; courteous compliance
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Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues. |
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obligingness, agreeableness, politeness, courtesy
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stubbornness, defiance
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complaisance towards, show complaisance, act with complaisance
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#1641
😌
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complacent
/kəmˈpleɪsənt/
adjective
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showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
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The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard. |
rest on one's laurels |
to become complacent and stop putting in effort after achieving success
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self-satisfied, smug, content, indifferent, unconcerned
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concerned, attentive, cautious
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complacent attitude, dangerously complacent, complacent about, complacent in
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#1642
🙄
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complacency
/kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
noun
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a self-satisfied state of mind that makes one unaware of dangers or deficiencies
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The team's complacency led to their unexpected defeat. |
breed complacency |
to cause someone to become too comfortable and careless
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self-satisfaction, smugness, self-contentment, pride
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concern, alertness, vigilance
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dangerous complacency, show complacency, complacency in, complacency about
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#1643
😌
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complacence
/kəmˈpleɪsəns/
noun
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a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
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His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks. |
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self-satisfaction, smugness, contentment, self-approval
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concern, dissatisfaction, vigilance
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dangerous complacence, show complacence, with complacence, complacence about
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#1644
📝
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compile
/kəmˈpaɪl/
verb
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compiled
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compiled
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compiles
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compiling
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to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
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She compiled the research data into a detailed report. |
compile a list |
to gather and arrange items in a list format
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collect, assemble, gather, organize, arrange
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scatter, disperse
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compile data, compile report, compile information, compile list
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#1645
📚
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compilation
/ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/
noun
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a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
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The book is a compilation of his best essays. |
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collection, anthology, assemblage, compilation, digest
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separation, disorganization
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music compilation, data compilation, compilation album, compilation report
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#1646
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competitor
/kəmˈpɛtɪtər/
noun
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a person, team, or company that competes with others
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The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor. |
know your competition |
to understand your rivals in order to succeed
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rival, challenger, opponent, contender, adversary
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ally, partner, supporter
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main competitor, direct competitor, strong competitor, market competitor
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#1647
🏆
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competitive
/kəmˈpetətɪv/
adjective
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relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
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She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel. |
competitive edge |
an advantage that makes someone more successful
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ambitious, rivalrous, aggressive, contesting
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uncompetitive, passive
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competitive market, competitive advantage, highly competitive
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#1648
✅
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competent
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adjective
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having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
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He is a competent driver who rarely makes mistakes. |
competent authority |
a person or body with the legal power to decide or enforce something
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capable, skilled, qualified, proficient
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incompetent, unskilled
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competent staff, competent professional, competent enough
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#1649
📈
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competence
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noun
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the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
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Her competence as a manager impressed the board. |
professional competence |
the required ability and skill in a profession
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ability, capability, skill, proficiency, expertise
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incompetence, inability, ineptness
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competence level, demonstrate competence, competence in
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#1650
⚖️
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compensatory
/kəmˈpensətɔːri/
adjective
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serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
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The court awarded him compensatory damages. |
compensatory damages |
money awarded to make up for harm or injury
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reparative, redemptive, indemnifying, corrective
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punitive, harmful
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compensatory payment, compensatory leave, compensatory action
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