UG ETV1 VOC - Word List - Full detail

conformity

Definition: 1) compliance with standards, rules, or laws, 2) behaviour in accordance with socially accepted conventions, 3) similarity in form or type; agreement in character
Notes: E.g. 'Children tend to receive rewards for conformity to group behaviour and they are punished for dissension'.
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Lexical: noun

conjure up

Definition: 1) to create or achieve something difficult or unexpected, as if by magic, 2) to bring something such as a feeling or memory to your mind, 3) to make something appear using magic powers
Notes: E.g. 1) ‘They managed to conjure up a goal and won the match.’ 2) ‘It's a name that conjures up the romantic nature of the 1920s.’ 3) ‘They found her at the bottom of her garden, conjuring up the spirits of her ancestors.’
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conscientious

Definition: careful, with attention to detail, willing to complete a task well
Notes: E.g. 'With conscientious dedication the child tried to write his name.'
Synonym: diligent
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Lexical: adjective

consciousness

Definition: state or quality of awareness
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Synonym: alertness, apprehension
Antonym: ignorance
Lexical: noun

consecutive

Definition: following one after another without an interruption
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Lexical: adjective

consent

Definition: permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
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consolidate

Definition: 1) to bring together several things, so that they become more effective, 2) to make physically stronger or firmer, 3) to dispose of unwanted items and organise the remaining.
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Synonym: 1) to combine, to merge, 2) to solidify, to strengthen
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constitute

Definition: 1) to be (a part) of a whole, 2) to combine to form (a whole), 3) to be or be equivalent to (something), 4) to give legal or constitutional form to (an institution); establish by law
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contagious

Definition: 1) transmissible by direct or indirect contact with an infected person, 2) exciting similar emotions or conduct in others
Notes: E.g. 'I feel stupid and contagious.'
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Lexical: adjective

contingent

Definition: 1) subject to chance, 2) (of losses, liabilities, etc.) that can be anticipated to arise if a particular event occurs, 3) occurring or existing only if certain circumstances are the case
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convene

Definition: to come or bring together for a meeting or activity
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Synonym: assemble
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Lexical: verb

conversely

Definition: introducing a statement or idea which reverses one that has just been made or referred to
Notes: E.g. 'We're not going to have enough onions to last the year, while courgettes, conversely, are in a major surplus.'
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Lexical: adverb

convoluted

Definition: (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow
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Synonym: complicated, complex, involved, intricate, elaborate
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Lexical: adjective

copious

Definition: abundant in supply or quantity
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Synonym: extensive, plentiful
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Lexical: adjective

countenance

Definition: 1) a person's face or expression, 2) support or approval
Notes: E.g. 'In this masterpiece, the countenances range from human to somewhat animal-like to simply weird; most are done in a unique style, with sharply cut, striking features and exaggerated eyes.’
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counteract

Definition: to act against (something) in order to reduce its force or neutralise it
Notes: E.g. 'The medication will counteract the symptoms but it won't stop the infection from spreading.'
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counterpart

Definition: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation
Notes: E.g. 'The president of the US had a meeting with his Chinese counterpart the other week.'
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credible

Definition: 1) able to be believed; reasonable to trust or believe, 2) good enough to be effective
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cunning

Definition: having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion
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curate

Definition: select, organise, and look after the items in a collection or exhibition
Notes: E.g. 'The exhibition has been curated to fit a number of different thematic topics, which, it is understood, must be seen chronologically.'
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Lexical: verb