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Complex

/kəmˈpleks/

adjective

Consisting of many different and connected parts; not easy to analyze or understand.

Mürəkkəb

"The problem is more complex than it first appeared."

"Problem əvvəl göründüyündən daha mürəkkəbdir."

Synonyms: complicated, intricate, elaborate

Category: Complexity

Concept

/ˈkɑːnsept/

noun

An abstract idea; a general notion.

"The concept of democracy is important in modern society."

Synonyms: idea, notion, principle

Category: Ideas

Conduct

/kənˈdʌkt/

verb, noun

To organize and carry out; the manner in which a person behaves.

"The professor will conduct research on climate change."

Synonyms: carry out, perform, behavior

Category: Behavior

Conference

/ˈkɑːnfərəns/

noun

A formal meeting for discussion, especially a regular one held by an organization.

"She attended an international conference on education."

Synonyms: meeting, convention, summit

Category: Meeting

Confidence

/ˈkɑːnfədəns/

noun

The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; self-assurance.

"She spoke with confidence during the presentation."

Synonyms: assurance, self-belief, certainty

Category: Emotion

Confirm

/kənˈfɜːrm/

verb

To establish the truth or correctness of something previously believed or suspected.

"Please confirm your attendance at the meeting."

Synonyms: verify, validate, substantiate

Category: Verification

Consider

/kənˈsɪdər/

verb

To think carefully about something, typically before making a decision.

"We need to consider all the options before deciding."

Synonyms: think about, contemplate, ponder

Category: Thinking

Construct

/kənˈstrʌkt/

verb

To build or make something, typically a building, road, or machine.

"They plan to construct a new library in the town center."

Synonyms: build, create, erect

Category: Construction

Contain

/kənˈteɪn/

verb

To have or hold someone or something within.

"This bottle contains pure water."

Synonyms: hold, include, comprise

Category: Inclusion

Context

/ˈkɑːntekst/

noun

The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea.

"You need to understand the historical context of this event."

Synonyms: setting, background, situation

Category: Setting

Continue

/kənˈtɪnjuː/

verb

Persist in an activity or process; to keep existing or happening.

"Please continue reading while I prepare the materials."

Synonyms: persist, proceed, carry on

Category: Persistence

Contribute

/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

verb

To give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people.

"Everyone contributed to the success of the project."

Synonyms: donate, provide, participate

Category: Participation