Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
Contagious
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
A2 verb
contain
Meaning
to have or include within; to restrain or control
Example
This box contains important documents.
B1 noun
container
Meaning
A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.
Example
Containers are essential for logistics.
B2 verb
contaminate
Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
B2 noun
contamination
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
C2 verb
contemn
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
B2 verb
contemplate
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
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.
C2 adjective
contemporaneous
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
B2 adjective
contemporary
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
B2 noun
contempt
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
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.
B2 verb
contend
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
C1 noun
contender
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
B1 noun
Content
Meaning
pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text
Example
She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.
B2 adjective
contented
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
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.
B2 verb, noun
contest
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
B1 noun
context
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
B2 adjective
contextual
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.