Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
constituency
Meaning
A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.
Example
She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.
C1 adjective
constrained
Meaning
appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted
Example
He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.
C1 verb
constrict
Meaning
to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress
Example
The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.
C1 verb
construe
Meaning
to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way
Example
His words could be construed as a threat.
C1 noun
consul
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
C1 noun
consulate
Meaning
the building or office where a consul works
Example
He went to the consulate to renew his visa.
C1 noun
consumerism
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
C1 adjective/verb
consummate
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
C1 noun
contagion
Meaning
The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.
Example
Fear spread like a contagion through the crowd.
C1 adjective
Contagious
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
C1 noun
contemplation
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
C1 adjective
contemplative
Meaning
Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.
Example
He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.
C1 adjective
contemptible
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
C1 adjective
contemptuous
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
C1 noun
contender
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
C1 noun
contention
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
C1 adjective
contentious
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
C1 noun
contentment
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
C1 verb
contextualize
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
C1 adjective
contiguous
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
C1 noun
contingency
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
C1 adjective,noun
contingent
Meaning
dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization
Example
Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.
C1 adjective
Continual
Meaning
happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted
Example
The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.
C1 noun
continuance
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.