Vocabularies

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noun
/kənˈsjuːmər/

A person who buys and uses goods and services.

"The company focuses on understanding consumer needs."

noun/verb
/ˈkɒntækt/

Communication or connection with someone.

"You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist."

verb
/kənˈteɪn/

To hold or have something inside.

"The box contains old photographs."

noun
/kənˈteɪnər/

An object, usually a box or bottle, that is used to hold or store things.

"The water was stored in a large container."

verb
/kənˈtɪn.juːd/

Kept happening or carried on without stopping.

"She continued working despite the challenges."

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contrast

noun, verb
/ˈkɒn.trɑːst/ (noun), /kənˈtræst/ (verb)

A difference between two or more things; to compare two things to show how they are different.

"The bright colors contrast sharply with the dark background."

verb
/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

To give or add something, especially to help achieve or provide something.

"Everyone contributed money to support the charity."

noun
/ˈkɒn.trə.vɜːr.si/

A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

"The new policy sparked a major controversy."

noun
/ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged

"We had a long conversation about future plans."

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cook

verb
/kʊk/

to prepare food by heating it so it is ready to eat

"She likes to cook Italian dishes."

noun
/ˈkʊki/

a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter

"She offered me a chocolate chip cookie."

noun/verb
/ˈkʊkɪŋ/

the process of preparing food by heating it

"Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies."

noun
/koʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/

the process of working together to achieve a common goal

"The project succeeded because of everyone’s cooperation."

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cop

noun
/kɒp/

a police officer (informal)

"The cop stopped the car for speeding."

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copy

verb
/ˈkɒpi/

to make a duplicate or reproduction of something

"She copied the notes from the board."

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core

noun
/kɔːr/

the central or most important part of something

"Honesty is at the core of their values."

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corn

noun
/kɔːrn/

a type of grain, often yellow, eaten as food

"They harvested corn in the summer."

noun
/ˈkɔːrnər/

the place where two edges or sides meet

"The store is just around the corner."

noun
/ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.

"The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects."

noun
/ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

"The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris."

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cost

noun, verb
/kɒst/

The amount of money needed to buy or do something.

"The cost of living has increased significantly."

noun
/ˈkɒtən/

A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.

"This shirt is made of pure cotton."

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could

modal verb
/kʊd/

Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.

"He could swim when he was a child."

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council

noun
/ˈkaʊn.səl/

an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters

"The city council voted to improve public transportation."