MARCH 12 Flashcards

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complex

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consisting of many different and connected parts.

“The inside of a watch is somewhat complex.”

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amputate

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cut off (a limb) by surgical operation.
"Surgeons had to amputate her left hand after the accident" ·
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conduct

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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.”

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conservation

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stopping the wasteful use of a resource.

“The McCarthy’s believe that conservation of water is very important.”

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consider

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think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.
“Daddy considered going to Turkey instead of China but he changed his mind.”

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consume

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  1. eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
    “People consume a good deal of sugar in drinks”
  2. use up (a resource).
    “Americans consume a large amount of oil to heat their homes and fuel their cars.”
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congested

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  1. (of a road or place) so crowded with traffic or people as to hinder freedom of movement.
    “Cairo is a very congested city.”
  2. (of a part of the body). full, blocked
    “My nose was so congested that I could hardly breathe.””
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convince

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cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something.

“The girls convinced Daddy to not give work on their birthday.”

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contrast

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totally different from something else, opposite of compare

“The night contrats with the day. Black contrasts with white…get it?”

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continent

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any of the world’s main continuous expanses of land (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America).

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continuous

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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.)

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