The Joy of Cooking (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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consume

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(v) /kənˈsjum/ to eat or drink something Example: We consume food every day.

contact

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(v) /ˈkɒn.tækt/ to communicate with someone, usually to ask for help or information Example: Please contact me if you need anything.

contain

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(v) /kənˈteɪn/ to hold something inside or include it Example: The box can contain many toys.

content

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(adj) /kənˈtɛnt/ happy and satisfied with what you have Example: She feels content with her new toy.

contest

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(n) /ˈkɒn.tɛst/ a competition to see who does something best Example: She won the contest last year.

context

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(n) /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/ the situation or background information that helps explain something Example: You need to know the context to understand the story.

control

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(v) /kənˈtroʊl/ to have power to lead or guide something Example: I need to control the car while driving.

convert

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(v) /kənˈvɜrt/ to change something into a different form or use Example: I want to convert the file to a PDF.

cooking

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(n) /ˈkʊkɪŋ/ the process of preparing food by heating it Example: Cooking can be fun and easy.

correct

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(adv) /kəˈrɛkt/ in a way that is right or true; without mistakes Example: You need to answer the questions correct.

council

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(n) /ˈkaʊnsl/ a group of people who meet to make decisions or give advice about a particular area Example: The council meets every month.

counter

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(n) /ˈkaʊntər/ a place where people can buy or sell things, usually in a store or market Example: I bought apples at the counter.

country

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(n) /ˈkʌntri/ a nation or place with its own government and people Example: Canada is a country in North America.

courage

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(n) /ˈkɜr.ɪdʒ/ the ability to face fear or difficulty Example: She showed courage when she helped the lost dog.

crucial

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(adj) /ˈkruːʃəl/ very important or necessary Example: It is crucial to study for the test.

culture

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(n) /ˈkʌl.tʃər/ the customs, beliefs, and way of life of a particular group of people Example: Their culture is very interesting.

curious

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(adj) /ˈkjʊr.i.əs/ wanting to learn or know more about something Example: The curious child asked many questions.

current

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(adj) /ˈkɜːrənt/ related to the present time Example: I like the current news.

Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.

Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:

consume
contact
contain
content
contest
context
control
convert
cooking
correct
council
counter
country
courage
crucial
culture
curious
current

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