Vocabulary Cards
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B1 verb
concentrate
Meaning
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.
B1 noun
concentration
Meaning
The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
Concentration is key to mastering any skill.
C1 adjective
concentric
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
B1 noun
concept
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
C1 noun
Conception
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
C2 noun
conceptualization
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
C1 verb
conceptualize
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
A2 noun/verb
concern
Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
A2 adjective
concerned
Meaning
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
Example
She was concerned about her mother's health.
B2 preposition
concerning
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
A2 noun
concert
Meaning
A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.
Example
We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.
C1 adjective
concerted
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
C1 noun
concerto
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
B2 noun
concession
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
C2 noun
Conch
Meaning
a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
Example
The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.
C2 verb
conciliate
Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
C1 adjective
conciliatory
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
B2 adjective
concise
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
C2 noun
Conck
Meaning
a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration
Example
The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
C2 noun
conclave
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
B1 verb
conclude
Meaning
to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration
Example
We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.
B1 noun
Conclusion
Meaning
the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning
Example
The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.
C1 adjective
Conclusive
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
C1 verb
concoct
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.