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compromise
[the settlement of an argument where each side agrees to
accept less than first demanded]
Compromise
may not be possible in that dispute.
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computer
[an electronic machine for storing and organizing
information, and for communicating with others]
Computers
are a necessary tool for managing a business.
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concern
[(1) interest, worry; (2) to fear]
The
president expressed concern about the continuing violence. (1)
He
said he is especially concerned that the fighting will spread to other
countries. (2)
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condemn
[to say a person or action is wrong or bad]
The
senators condemned the man for refusing to answer their questions.
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condition
[(1) something declared necessary to complete an
agreement; (2) a person's health]
The
conditions for his resignation included a ten million dollar payment.
(1)
The
doctor said the examination showed that Gary was in excellent
condition. (2)
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conference
[a meeting]
I
seemed to spend my days going from one conference to another.
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confirm
[(1) to approve; (2) to say that something is true]
The
senate confirmed the appointment of the new Agriculture Secretary.
(1)
The
candidate confirmed the report that he was ending his campaign. (2)
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conflict
[(1) a fight; (2) a battle, especially a long one]
We
had a conflict about politics. (1)
The
long conflict finally ended with a ceasefire, not a peace treaty.
(2)
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congratulate
[to praise a person or to express pleasure for success
or good luck]
I
congratulate you for getting the highest score on the history test.
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Congress
[(1) the organization of people elected to make the laws
of the United States (the House of Representatives and the Senate); (2)
a similar organization in other countries]
The
President's party did not win control of either house of Congress. (1)
Five
members of Mexico's Congress are in Washington to discuss trade issues.
(2)
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connect
[(1) to join one thing to another; (2) to unite; (3) to
link]
If
you connect this wire to the red one, the green light will turn on.
(1)
The
two streams connect to form a river that flows through Greenlow City.
(2)
The
policeman said the two crimes are connected. (3)
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conservative
[one who usually supports tradition and opposes great
change]
William
is a conservative about social issues.
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consider
[(1) to give thought to; (2) to think about carefully]
Jack
is considering what to give Amy for her birthday.
(1)
The
head of my office said he would consider my ideas for a more effective
sales campaign. (2)
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constitution
[the written general laws and ideas that form a nation's
system of government]
How
do the laws provide for making changes in the constitution?
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contain
[(1) to hold; (2) to include]
The
bottle contains one quart of milk. (1)
＊ one liquid quart = 0.9463 liter（米）
The
paint in that old house contains a dangerous amount of lead. (2)
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container
[a box, bottle or can used to hold something]
More
juice is sold in plastic containers than in glass bottles.
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continent
[any of the seven great land areas of the world]
Did
you know that long ago all the continents were joined together?
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continue
[to go on doing or being]
The
governor said he would continue to fight for justice.
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control
[(1) to direct; (2) to have power over]
Who
controls the daily work of the company. (1)
The
chairman of the transportation committee controls all the spending for
transportation projects. (2)
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convention
[a large meeting for a special purpose]
Political
parties hold conventions to choose presidential and vice presidential
candidates.
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