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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

contravener

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈviːnə/

KK: /kɒntrəˈviːnə/

noun

Definition: A person who goes against or violates a rule, law, or agreement.

Example: The contravener was fined for breaking the local regulations.

contravention

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈvɛnʃən/

KK: /kɒntrəˈvɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of breaking a law or rule.

Example: The company faced penalties for its contravention of safety regulations.

contretemps

IPA: /ˈkɒntrəˌtæ̃/

KK: /kɒntrəˈtæ̃/

noun

Definition: An unexpected event or situation that causes trouble or embarrassment.

Example: The meeting was delayed due to a minor contretemps between the organizers.

contributor

IPA: /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tər/

KK: /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tər/

noun

Definition: A person who gives help, support, or money to a project, organization, or cause.

Example: She is a regular contributor to the local charity, donating both time and money.

contributory

IPA: /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɔː.ri/

KK: /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɔːr.i/

adjective

Definition: Something that helps to cause or bring about a result or is related to giving or contributing.

Example: Her contributory efforts in the project were greatly appreciated by the team.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that helps to cause or bring about something, often by providing support or resources.

Example: The contributory played a vital role in the success of the project by providing essential funding.

contrite

IPA: /kənˈtraɪt/

KK: /kənˈtraɪt/

adjective

Definition: Feeling sorry for something bad that you have done and wanting to make it right.

Example: After realizing his mistake, he felt contrite and apologized to everyone.

contriteness

IPA: /kənˈtraɪtnəs/

KK: /kənˈtraɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of feeling sorry or remorseful for something wrong that one has done.

Example: After realizing his mistake, he expressed his contriteness to his friends.

contrition

IPA: /kənˈtrɪʃən/

KK: /kənˈtrɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A feeling of deep regret or sorrow for having done something wrong.

Example: After realizing the harm he caused, he felt a strong sense of contrition.

contrivance

IPA: /kənˈtraɪv(ə)ns/

KK: /kənˈtraɪv(ə)ns/

noun

Definition: A clever plan or device that is created to solve a problem or achieve a specific purpose.

Example: The inventor showed us his latest contrivance that could help with recycling waste.

contrive

IPA: /kənˈtraɪv/

KK: /kənˈtraɪv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create or devise a plan or scheme, often in a clever or skillful way.

Example: They managed to contrive a solution to the problem despite the difficulties.

transitive verb

Definition: To create or plan something in a clever or skillful way, often by using imagination or ingenuity.

Example: She managed to contrive a solution to the problem using only a few materials.

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