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Collaborator
n.
a person who works with an enemy who has taken control of their country:
a Nazi collaborator
Common
adj.
the same in a lot of places or for a lot of people
Compare
v.
to examine or look for the difference between two or more things
Compensated for
col.
to provide something good or useful in place of something, or to make someone feel better about something that has failed or been lost or missed
Competent
adj.
able to do something well:
I wouldn’t say he was brilliant but he is competent at his job.
Competition
n.
a situation in which someone is trying to win something or be more successful than someone else
Complexity
n.
the state of having many parts and being difficult to understand or find an answer to
Complicated
adj.
involving a lot of different parts, in a way that is difficult to understand
Compound
n.
something consisting of two or more different parts
Comprehensive
adj.
complete and including everything that is necessary
Conceal
v.
to prevent something from being seen or known about:
I tried to conceal my surprise when she told me her age.
Conclude
v.
to end a speech, meeting, or a piece of writing
Concrete
adj.
clear and certain, or real and existing in a form that can be seen or felt
Confused
adj.
unable to think clearly or to understand something
Congratulate
v.
to praise someone and say that you approve of or are plased about a special or unusual achievement
Consensus
n.
a genrally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people
Consequence
n.
a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient.
Conspicuous
adj.
very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted
Constrict
v.
to become tighter and narrower, or to make something become tighter and narrower:
When dancing, you shouldn’t wear anything that constricts your movements
Contract
n.
a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups, or the agreement itself
Controversial
adj.
causing disagreement or discussion
Convened
v.
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting.
The board members convened to discuss the new company policy.
Conventional
adj.
based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional.
She prefers conventional methods of teaching over modern techniques.
Correct
adj.
free from error; accurate. As a verb: to put right (an error or fault).