| contaminate |
to make dirty, polluted, or not usable by touching or by adding something to. |
| contemplate |
to look at carefully for a long time. [2 definitions] |
| contemporary |
happening in or belonging to the same period of time. [3 definitions] |
| contempt |
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy. [2 definitions] |
| contend |
to struggle; fight against difficulties or opposition. [3 definitions] |
| content1 |
(usually plural) whatever is held or contained in something. [4 definitions] |
| content2 |
wanting no more than what one has; satisfied. [2 definitions] |
| contented |
satisfied with things as they are; content. |
| contest |
a fight or struggle to win or to be better. [4 definitions] |
| contestant |
someone who takes part in a contest; competitor. |
| context |
the setting of a word or phrase in speaking or writing that determines or affects its meaning. Context can be pictures, sounds, other words, or physical surroundings. |
| continent |
one of the earth's major areas of land. The continents are usually considered to be seven in number. They are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. |
| continental shelf |
the edge of a continent that is below water. Just beyond the continental shelf lies a steep slope leading down to the ocean floor. |
| continual |
going on without stopping. |
| continue |
to keep happening or being; to last for a long time. [4 definitions] |
| continuing |
still going on or happening; not over. |
| continuous |
going on without pausing or stopping; not broken. |
| contour |
the outline of a figure or surface; shape. |
| contract |
an agreement that is supported by the law. [6 definitions] |
| contraction |
an act of contracting. [2 definitions] |
| contractor |
a person who signs an agreement to carry out a particular job at a certain price and also to supply necessary things for the job. A contractor often hires, supervises, and pays other people to help or to do the work. A person in charge of building or repairing a house is often a contractor. |