Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
compensated
Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
B2 noun
Compensation
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
C1 adjective
compensatory
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
B1 verb
compete
Meaning
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
Example
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
B2 noun
competence
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
B2 adjective
Competent
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
A2 noun
competition
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
B1 adjective
competitive
Meaning
relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
Example
She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.
B2 noun
competitiveness
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
B1 noun
competitor
Meaning
a person, team, or company that competes with others
Example
The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.
C1 noun
compilation
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
B2 verb
compile
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
C2 noun
complacence
Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
C1 noun
complacency
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
C1 adjective
complacent
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
A2 verb
complain
Meaning
to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
Example
He often complains about the noise in the neighborhood.
B1 noun
complaint
Meaning
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Example
The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.
C2 noun
complaisance
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
C2 adjective
complaisant
Meaning
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
Example
He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.
B2 noun/verb
complement
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
B2 adjective
complementary
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
A2 verb
complete
Meaning
to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end
Example
She managed to complete the project on time.
A2 adverb
completely
Meaning
totally; in every way possible
Example
The room was completely silent.
B2 noun
completion
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.