contract n. ~ (for sth/to do sth) legally binding agreement, usu in writing contradict v. say sth that conflicts with by (sb), suggesting that the person is mistaken or not telling the truth contrary adj. opposite in nature, tendency or direction contrast v. ~ A and/with B compare so that differences are made clear contribute v. ~ (to/towards sth) give one's share of (money, help, advice, etc) to help a joint cause controversy n. ~ public discussion or argument, often rather angry, about sth which many people disagreewith convene v. summon to come together; arrange (a meeting, etc) converse v. ~ (about sth); ~ (together) (fml ) talk convert v. ~ (sth) (from sth) (into/to sth) change (sth) from one form or use to another convince v. ~ sb make sb feel certain; cause sb to realize cooperate to work or act together coordinate vt. to organize or integrate (diverse elements) in a harmonious operation core n. centre of such fruits as the apple and pear, containing the seeds corporate adj. of or shared by all the members of a group; collective correspond v. ~ be in agreement; not contradict sth or each other
