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Set C (ii) Flashcards

1
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consent (noun)

A

approval:

The Queen gave her consent to Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton.

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consent (verb)

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to approve of:

‘I consent to your marriage to Kate,’ the Queen declared to Prince William.

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3
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consideration (noun)

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thought

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consist (of) (verb)

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contain, be made up of, comprise

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5
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constant (adjective)

A

unceasing, never-ending, continuous

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consume (verb)

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eat

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7
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contempt (noun)

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hatred

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contest (noun)

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competition, trial

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contest (verb)

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to compete, oppose, argue against

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contract (noun)

A

written agreement

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11
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contract (verb)

A

shrink, reduce

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contrast (noun)

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difference, comparison:

The bright yellow walls are a complete contrast with the dark wood furniture.

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contrast (verb)

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to differ, compare:

The bright yellow walls contrast with the dark wood furniture.

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14
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contribute (verb)

A

give, donate

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convert (verb)

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change

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convey (verb)

A

deliver:

‘Convey my message to the Headmaster,’ demanded the teacher.

17
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convict (noun)

A

prisoner, someone who has been found guilty

18
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convict (verb)

A

send to prison

19
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convince (verb)

A

persuade

20
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correct (adjective)

A

right

21
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correct (verb)

A

to put right

22
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credit (noun)

A

approval, praise, honour:

Ben, a courageous mountaineer, was given credit for risking his life to save the trapped climbers.

23
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credit (verb)

A

to praise, to honour, to give acknowledgement of a good characteristic or quality:
‘I credit Ben with saving my life,’ gasped the exhausted climber.

24
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cultivate (verb)

A

to grow

25
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cunning (adjective)

A

sly, crafty

26
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curb (verb)

A

to check or restrain something:

Dan promised he would curb his giggling.

27
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curious (adjective)

A
  1. eager to learn

2. strange, unusual

28
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custom (noun)

A

tradition

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