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special
Adjective
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If something is special, it is not usual; it is different or important in some way.
She is the most special person in my life.
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particularly interesting; dear; beloved; favored
contingent
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noun
a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics
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noun
a temporary military unit
the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent
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adjective
uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances
the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain
— George Eliot
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adjective
(= contingent on)
determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
arms sales contingent on the approval of congress
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adjective
possible but not certain to occur
they had to plan for contingent expenses
account
Noun
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An account is an arrangement with a bank or other company to do business.
I opened a bank account when I moved into town.
The internet company cancelled my e-mail account.
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The records of the money that is paid or received. (often plural)
The accounts show that your bill has already been paid.
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A description of events
The account that he gave didn't match the story that was in the newspaper.
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If you take something into account, you think about it when you decide something.
Effective leaders have to take account of everyone's feelings.
account
Verb
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If mathx/math accounts for mathy/math, it explains why mathy/math happens or exists.
Oh, she was sick. Well, that accounts for her poor test score.