Lesson 357
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Lesson 357 - Mask Toggle

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#10675
😕
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confusion
/kənˈfjuːʒən/
noun
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a state of being bewildered or unclear in one’s mind
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The sudden change in schedule caused a lot of confusion.

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in confusion

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in a state of disorder or uncertainty
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uncertainty, disorder, chaos, puzzlement
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clarity, order, certainty
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confusion arises, confusion caused, create confusion, confusion about
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#10676
📦
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container
/kənˈteɪnər/
noun
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An object, usually a box or bottle, that is used to hold or store things.
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The water was stored in a large container.

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container ship

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A large ship designed to carry standardized cargo containers.
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box, vessel, receptacle, crate, jar
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void, emptiness
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shipping container, plastic container, storage container, container ship
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#10677
📦
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contain
/kənˈteɪn/
verb
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contained
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contained
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contains
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containing
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To hold or have something inside.
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The box contains old photographs.

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contain excitement

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to control or hold back excitement
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hold, include, comprise, enclose, involve
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release, exclude, free
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contain information, contain chemicals, contain damage, contain anger
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#10678
📞
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contact
/ˈkɒntækt/
noun/verb
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contacted
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contacted
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contacts
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contacting
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Communication or connection with someone.
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You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.

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lose contact

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to stop communicating with someone
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communication, link, connection, touch
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disconnection, separation
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make contact, personal contact, emergency contact, direct contact
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#10679
🛒
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consumer
/kənˈsjuːmər/
noun
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A person who buys and uses goods and services.
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The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.

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consumer behavior

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the study of how individuals make purchasing decisions
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buyer, customer, purchaser, client
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seller, producer, manufacturer
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consumer demand, consumer rights, consumer goods, consumer market
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#10680
🍽️
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consume
/kənˈsjuːm/
verb
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consumed
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consumed
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consumes
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consuming
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To use up, eat, drink, or take in.
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People consume a large amount of information daily.

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consume time

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to take up or waste time
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devour, use, absorb, spend, ingest
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save, conserve, preserve
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consume energy, consume resources, consume food, consume products
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#10681
👨‍💼
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consultant
/kənˈsʌltənt/
noun
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A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.
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The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.

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advisor, expert, specialist, counselor, mentor
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client, novice, amateur
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management consultant, business consultant, IT consultant, financial consultant
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#10682
⚖️
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constitutional
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/
adjective
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relating to the constitution of a country or to the principles of a system
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The law was declared unconstitutional by the court.

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constitutional rights

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basic legal rights guaranteed by a constitution
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legal, lawful, legitimate, chartered
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unconstitutional, illegal, unlawful
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constitutional law, constitutional rights, constitutional amendment, constitutional crisis
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#10683
📈
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consistent
/kənˈsɪstənt/
adjective
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acting or done in the same way over time; reliable or uniform
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He is very consistent in his work.

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consistent with

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in agreement or harmony with something
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steady, reliable, regular, stable
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inconsistent, unreliable, irregular
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remain consistent, consistent effort, consistent results, consistent behavior
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#10684
📋
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consist
/kənˈsɪst/
verb
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consisted
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consisted
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consists
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consisting
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to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
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The committee consists of five members.

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consist in

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to have something as an essential feature
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contain, include, comprise, embody
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exclude, lack, omit
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consist of, consist in, committee consists, diet consists
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#10685
🤔
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consideration
/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/
noun
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careful thought or attention to something before making a decision
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After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.

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out of consideration

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done out of respect or kindness for someone
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thought, reflection, deliberation, regard, attention
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neglect, disregard, thoughtlessness
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take into consideration, give consideration, careful consideration, thoughtful consideration
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#10686
🧠
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consciousness
/ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/
noun
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the state of being aware of and able to think about oneself and the environment
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The patient regained consciousness after the surgery.

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stream of consciousness

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a literary style that presents a character's continuous flow of thoughts and feelings
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awareness, alertness, perception, mindfulness, sentience
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unconsciousness, oblivion, ignorance
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lose consciousness, regain consciousness, full consciousness, human consciousness
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#10687
🔗
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connection
/kəˈnɛkʃən/
noun
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a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else
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There is a strong connection between exercise and health.

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make a connection

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to establish a relationship or link with someone or something
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link, relationship, bond, association, tie
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disconnection, separation, detachment
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internet connection, family connection, business connection, strong connection
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#10688
📜
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congressional
/kənˈɡrɛʃənl/
adjective
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relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
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The bill received strong congressional support.

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legislative, parliamentary, governmental, political
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individual, unofficial
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congressional hearing, congressional approval, congressional committee, congressional election
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#10689
🏛️
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congress
/ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/
noun
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a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
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The international congress on climate change will be held next year.

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assembly, meeting, convention, conference
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individual, separation
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national congress, international congress, hold congress, annual congress
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#10690
🤼
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competition
/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/
noun
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a situation in which people or organizations try to be more successful than others
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The competition in the tech industry is very intense.

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cut-throat competition

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extremely fierce and ruthless competition
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contest, rivalry, challenge, race, opposition
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cooperation, support, alliance
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intense competition, healthy competition, business competition, market competition
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#10691
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confirm
/kənˈfɜːrm/
verb
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confirmed
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confirmed
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confirms
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confirming
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to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something
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The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.

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confirm receipt

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to acknowledge that something has been received
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verify, validate, affirm, approve, corroborate
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deny, reject, contradict
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confirm booking, confirm details, confirm attendance, confirm identity
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#10692
👥
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conference
/ˈkɒnfərəns/
noun
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A formal meeting for discussion, especially about a particular subject.
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She is attending an international business conference.

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press conference

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a meeting where journalists are given information by a public figure
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meeting, convention, seminar, summit, symposium
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casual talk, silence
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business conference, international conference, annual conference, conference hall
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#10693
⚙️
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condition
/kənˈdɪʃən/
noun
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The state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order; a requirement that must be met.
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The car is in excellent condition.

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on condition that

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only if something else happens or is done
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state, situation, requirement, circumstance, health
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chaos, disorder
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good condition, poor condition, living conditions, under condition
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#10694
📘
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conclusion
/kənˈkluːʒən/
noun
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The end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment reached after consideration.
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The research paper ends with a strong conclusion.

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jump to conclusions

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to make a decision without having all the facts
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end, result, outcome, judgment, decision
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beginning, start, opening
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draw a conclusion, reach a conclusion, in conclusion, strong conclusion
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#10695
🔚
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conclude
/kənˈkluːd/
verb
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concluded
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concluded
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concludes
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concluding
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To bring something to an end or to reach a decision after consideration.
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The meeting concluded after two hours of discussion.

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to conclude with

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to end something by doing or saying a final thing
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finish, end, determine, decide, finalize
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begin, start, continue
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conclude a meeting, conclude an agreement, conclude with, conclude that
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#10696
🎵
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concert
/ˈkɒnsət/
noun
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A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.
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We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.

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in concert

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working together in agreement or harmony
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show, performance, recital, gig, event
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silence, solitude
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live concert, rock concert, attend a concert, concert hall
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#10697
😟
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concerned
/kənˈsɜːnd/
adjective
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worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
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She was concerned about her mother's health.

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concerned with

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interested in or related to
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worried, anxious, troubled, uneasy
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unconcerned, indifferent
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concerned about, deeply concerned, concerned parents, concerned citizens
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#10698
🎯
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concentration
/ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃən/
noun
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the act of focusing one's attention or mental effort on something
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Good concentration is essential for success in exams.

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lose concentration

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to be distracted and unable to focus
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focus, attention, absorption, mindfulness
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distraction, inattention
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high concentration, lack of concentration, concentration level, concentration power
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#10699
💻
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computer
/kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/
noun
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an electronic device for storing and processing data
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I bought a new computer for my office work.

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PC, laptop, desktop, machine, device
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manual work, paper-based system
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personal computer, computer program, computer science, computer system
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#10700
🎶
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composition
/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/
noun
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the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged
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Her composition won first prize in the contest.

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essay, creation, arrangement, piece, structure
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disorder, disorganization
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musical composition, written composition, composition skills, composition contest
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#10701
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compose
/kəmˈpəʊz/
verb
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composed
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composed
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composes
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composing
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to create or write something, especially music, poetry, or a letter
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She likes to compose songs in her free time.

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compose oneself

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to calm down and control your emotions
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create, write, craft, construct, devise
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destroy, dismantle, ruin
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compose music, compose a letter, compose a poem, compose oneself
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#10702
🌀
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complicated
/ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/
adjective
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consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand
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The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.

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make things complicated

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to make something unnecessarily difficult
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complex, difficult, intricate, involved, confusing
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simple, easy, clear
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complicated process, complicated situation, complicated issue, complicated relationship
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#10703
📄
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complaint
/kəmˈpleɪnt/
noun
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a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
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The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.

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file a complaint

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to officially report dissatisfaction
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objection, grievance, criticism, protest, allegation
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praise, compliment
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make a complaint, file a complaint, customer complaint, formal complaint
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#10704
😒
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complain
/kəmˈpleɪn/
verb
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complained
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complained
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complains
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complaining
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to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
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He often complains about the noise in the neighborhood.

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complain bitterly

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to express strong dissatisfaction
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grumble, protest, whine, criticize, object
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praise, applaud, compliment
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complain about, complain to, constantly complain, complain bitterly
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