MARCH 12 Flashcards
complex
consisting of many different and connected parts.
“The inside of a watch is somewhat complex.”
amputate
cut off (a limb) by surgical operation. "Surgeons had to amputate her left hand after the accident" ·
conduct
the manner in which a person behaves, how they act
“It’s very important to have good conduct even if those around you don’t do the same.”
conservation
stopping the wasteful use of a resource.
“The McCarthy’s believe that conservation of water is very important.”
consider
think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.
“Daddy considered going to Turkey instead of China but he changed his mind.”
consume
- eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
“People consume a good deal of sugar in drinks” - use up (a resource).
“Americans consume a large amount of oil to heat their homes and fuel their cars.”
congested
- (of a road or place) so crowded with traffic or people as to hinder freedom of movement.
“Cairo is a very congested city.” - (of a part of the body). full, blocked
“My nose was so congested that I could hardly breathe.””
convince
cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something.
“The girls convinced Daddy to not give work on their birthday.”
contrast
totally different from something else, opposite of compare
“The night contrats with the day. Black contrasts with white…get it?”
continent
any of the world’s main continuous expanses of land (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America).
continuous
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption.
“You must have continuous stair steps or you will not be able to climb them very well.” (picture this in your head.)