Vocabulary Cards
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C2 verb
controvert
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
C2 adjective
contumacious
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
C2 noun
contumacy
Meaning
stubborn refusal to obey authority
Example
His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.
C2 noun
contumely
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
C2 verb
contuse
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
C2 noun
contusion
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
C1 noun
conundrum
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
C2 verb
convalesce
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
C1 noun
convalescence
Meaning
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.
C1 adjective
convalescent
Meaning
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.
C1 verb
convene
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
B1 noun
Convenience
Meaning
the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life
Example
The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.
B1 adjective
Convenient
Meaning
fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical
Example
The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.
B1 noun
convention
Meaning
a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting
Example
The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.
B2 adjective
conventional
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
B2 noun
conventional farming
Meaning
Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.
Example
Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.
C1 verb
converge
Meaning
to come together from different directions; to meet at a point
Example
The roads converge at the city center.
C1 noun
convergence
Meaning
The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.
Example
The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.
C1 adjective
convergent
Meaning
tending to move toward a common point or result
Example
The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.
C2 adjective
conversant
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
A2 noun
conversation
Meaning
an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged
Example
We had a long conversation about future plans.
B2 verb
converse
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
B2 adverb
conversely
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
B2 noun
Conversion
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.