Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
contraction
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
B2 noun
contractor
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
B2 verb
contradict
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
B2 noun
Contradiction
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
B2 adjective
contradictory
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
C2 noun
contraposition
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
C2 noun
contraries
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
B2 adjective
Contrary
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
B1 noun
Contrast
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
C1 verb
contravene
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
C2 noun
contretemps
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
B1 verb
contribute
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
B1 noun
contribution
Meaning
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Example
His contribution to the project was vital.
B2 noun
contributor
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
C2 adjective
contrite
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
C2 noun
contrition
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
C2 noun
contrivance
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
C1 verb
contrive
Meaning
to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully
Example
She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.
C1 adjective
contrived
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
A2 noun
control
Meaning
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
Example
Proper control measures are necessary.
B1 adjective
controlled
Meaning
managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
Example
The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.
B2 noun
controller
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
B2 adjective
controversial
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
B2 noun
Controversy
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.