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Language & Communication — Lesson 88

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contested
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contested

kənˈtɛstɪd
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
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contesting
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contesting

kənˈtestɪŋ
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
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contexts
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contexts

ˈkɑːnteksts
discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
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contours
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contours

ˈkɑːntʊrz
a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
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contracted
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contracted

kənˈtræktɪd
enter into a contractual arrangement
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contracts
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contracts

a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
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controversies
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controversies

kənˈtrɑvərsiz
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
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contumely
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contumely

kɑːnˈtuː.mə.li
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
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conundrum
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conundrum

kəˈnʌndrəm
a difficult problem
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conundrums
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conundrums

kəˈnʌndrəmz
a difficult problem
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conversations
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conversations

ˌkɑːn.vɚˈseɪ.ʃənz
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
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converse
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converse

kənˈvɜːrs
a proposition obtained by conversion
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