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ESL ACT Vocabulary (1)
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ability
ablaze
abolish
abolitionist
abound
abrupt
absorb
abut
academician
access
accessibility
accessory
acclaim
accompaniment
accompanying
accomplishment
accordion
account
accredit
accuse
acquisition
acronym
addict
addictive
additive
adjacent
adjoin
adjust
adobe
adolescent
adopt
adoption
advent
affiliate
affirm
affliction
affordable
agitation
air
airborne
alignment
allocate
alloy
ally
aloof
amaze
amazing
ambition
ambitious
amend
amendment
amplification
amplify
analogous
analyze
anatomy
ancestral
annex
annihilate
annoying
antedate
anthology
antibiotic
anticipate
antique
apologize
appeal
appealing
appetite
applaud
applicant
application
appoint
appraisal
appreciable
appreciate
approach
appropriate
approximate
approximately
aquatic
arc
arduous
armory
arrangement
ascend
ascending
asphyxiate
aspiration
aspiring
assault
assemblage
assert
assess
assessment
assistance
assuredly
astonished
astound
astronomer
astronomy
atmosphere
atom
attachment
attain
attend
attendance
attendant
attention
attire
attraction
attractive
auditorium
autobiography
available
avocation
awkward
backdrop
balance
ballet
bandmaster
bang
bankrupt
bar
barbecue
barn
baroque
barren
basement
basin
beaded
behavior
beleaguer
belie
bellows
benefit
betray
bicameral
biography
bison
blame
blaze
bleak
blend
blight
bluff
blush
board
bold
bonanza
boom
boon
boundless
bouquet
breach
breath
brilliance
brilliantly
brim
bronze
brook
bunch
buzz
buzzer
bypass
cabinetmaker
calculate
calibration
cancellation
canopy
canyon
cardinal
carve
carving
cassette
cast
casting
catalyst
catastrophe
catching
categorize
caterpillar
cathedral
caution
cautious
cavern
celebrity
cell
chagrin
chamber
charcoal
charitable
checkout
chef
chill
chilly
chivalry
choir
choke
chop
chord
chore
choreography
chorus
chromosphere
chronological
cider
civility
civilization
claim
clam
clap
classification
classify
clergy
clergyman
clip
clog
clumsy
clutch
coalesce
codify
coherent
cohesive
coil
coinage
coincident
collapse
collective
collide
collision
colloquialism
colonel
combination
combine
combustible
combustion
comet
comical
commander
commentary
commentator
committed
communication
compact
compaction
companion
compete
competent
competitiveness
complacence
complement
complex
complexity
complicated
complication
compound
compress
compressed
compression
compromise
computation
concede
conceive
conception
conceptual
concerto
concise
conciseness
conclusive
condemn
condemnation
condensation
condense
conduct
conductor
cone
confederacy
confederate
confer
confess
confident
configuration
confirmation
confluence
conform
conformity
confront
congenial
conglomerate
congratulation
congregate
conifer
conjecture
conscientious
conscious
conservatism
consideration
consonant
consort
consortium
constellation
constituent
construction
consultant
consume
container
contender
contention
context
continental
contour
contract
contraction
contradict
contrast
controversial
controversy
conventional
converge
conversational
converse
conversion
convert
converter
convex
convinced
coop
coordinate
core
cornet
corps
correspond
corresponding
corrode
corrosion
corruption
counsel
couple
courthouse
courtship
cowhand
cozy
crab
crack
crater
credence
credential
credit
creditor
crimson
crosscut
crumble
crystalline
crystallization
crystallize
cubism
cucumber
culture
cupboard
curious
curriculum
custodian
cylinder
Word and Definition List
ablaze 
a. Syn. burning; radiant; bright
burning; radiant; bright; keenly excited ; resembling flame in brilliance or color
Show examples and contexts burning; radiant; bright; keenly excited ; resembling flame in brilliance or color
abrupt
a. Syn. sudden; unforeseen
broken off; very steep; having sudden transitions from one subject to another
Show examples and contexts broken off; very steep; having sudden transitions from one subject to another
absorb
v. Syn. monopolize; receive
assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
Show examples and contexts assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
abut
v. Syn. adjoin
border upon; adjoin; touch or end at one end or side; lie adjacent
Show examples and contexts border upon; adjoin; touch or end at one end or side; lie adjacent
accessory
n. Syn. adjunct; appendage
additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
Show examples and contexts additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
accordion
n.
a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; reeds that are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player
Show examples and contexts a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; reeds that are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player
account
n. Syn. report; description
narrative or record of events; reason given for a particular action or event
Show examples and contexts narrative or record of events; reason given for a particular action or event
accredit
v. Syn. authorize; commission
authorize; commission; give credit for
Show examples and contexts authorize; commission; give credit for
acquisition
n. Syn. acquirement; attainment
act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
Show examples and contexts act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
adjacent
a. Syn. adjoining; neighboring
adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
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adobe
n. Syn. clay; brick
clay; brick ;sun-dried brick; structure built with this type of brick
Show examples and contexts clay; brick ;sun-dried brick; structure built with this type of brick
advent
n. Syn. arrival
coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important
Show examples and contexts coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important
affliction
n. Syn. calamity; distress; misfortune; pain
cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
Show examples and contexts cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
agitation
n. Syn. anxiety; disturbance
anxiety; extreme emotional disturbance
Show examples and contexts anxiety; extreme emotional disturbance
alignment
n. Syn. arrangement; association; alliance
arrangement; association; alliance
Show examples and contexts arrangement; association; alliance
alloy
v. Syn. combine; mix
combine; mix; make less pure; lessen or moderate
Show examples and contexts combine; mix; make less pure; lessen or moderate
ally
n. Syn. confederate; partner; collaborator
confederate; partner; collaborator
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aloof
a. Syn. apart; distant
apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
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amazing
a. Syn. awesome; astounding; surprising
awesome; astounding; surprising
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ambitious
a. Syn. aspiring; enterprising
aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement
Show examples and contexts aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement
amend
v. Syn. correct; improve
change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
Show examples and contexts change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
amplification
n.
addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
Show examples and contexts addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
amplify
v. Syn. intensify; increase
broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase
Show examples and contexts broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase
anatomy
n. Syn. dissection
detailed analysis; branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
Show examples and contexts detailed analysis; branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
annex
v. Syn. attach
append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
Show examples and contexts append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
annoying
a. Syn. bothersome; troublesome; irritating
bothersome; troublesome; irritating
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anthology
n. Syn. collection
book of literary selections by various authors
Show examples and contexts book of literary selections by various authors
antibiotic
a. Syn. antibacterial
of or relating to chemical substance that kills microorganisms and cures infections
Show examples and contexts of or relating to chemical substance that kills microorganisms and cures infections
anticipate
v. Syn. expect; predict
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time; predict
Show examples and contexts act in advance of; deal with ahead of time; predict
antique
n. Syn. relic; curio
any furniture old and valuable; out of fashion
Show examples and contexts any furniture old and valuable; out of fashion
appeal
n. Syn. attraction; charm
attraction; charm; attract; fascinate; challenge
Show examples and contexts attraction; charm; attract; fascinate; challenge
appetite
n. Syn. desire
instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink
Show examples and contexts instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink
applaud
v. Syn. clap; acclaim
acclaim; express approval, especially by clapping the hands
Show examples and contexts acclaim; express approval, especially by clapping the hands
application
n. Syn. diligence
close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
Show examples and contexts close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
appraisal
n. Syn. assessment; evaluation
assessment; evaluation; the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
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appreciate
v. Syn. admire; value
be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
Show examples and contexts be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
appropriate
v. Syn. acquire; allocate
acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
Show examples and contexts acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
asphyxiate
v.
deprive of oxygen to the extent of producing death or very serious symptoms; suffocate
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assert
v. Syn. declare
declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
Show examples and contexts declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
assessment
n. Syn. evaluation; judgment
act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
Show examples and contexts act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
assistance
n.
activity of contributing to fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Show examples and contexts activity of contributing to fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
astronomy
n.
branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and universe as a whole
Show examples and contexts branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and universe as a whole
atom
n.
a tiny piece of anything; the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
Show examples and contexts a tiny piece of anything; the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
attachment
n. Syn. preference; affection
a bond, as of affection or loyalty; fond regard; supplementary part; accessory
Show examples and contexts a bond, as of affection or loyalty; fond regard; supplementary part; accessory
attendant
n. Syn. aide; servant
aide; servant; accompanying; person who participates in a meeting
Show examples and contexts aide; servant; accompanying; person who participates in a meeting
attention
n. Syn. concentration; care
act or state of attending or heeding; application of the mind to any object of sense, representation, or thought
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attraction
n. Syn. affinity; appeal
appeal; a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts
Show examples and contexts appeal; a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts
attractive
a. Syn. appealing; pleasing; inviting; intriguing; tempting
appealing; pleasing; inviting; tempting
Show examples and contexts appealing; pleasing; inviting; tempting
available
a. Syn. free
convenient for use or disposal; not busy, free; obtainable; accessible
Show examples and contexts convenient for use or disposal; not busy, free; obtainable; accessible
avocation
n. Syn. sideline; hobby
activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession, usually for enjoyment
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balance
n. Syn. equilibrium; symmetry; stability
being in equilibrium; equilibrium; symmetry; stability
Show examples and contexts being in equilibrium; equilibrium; symmetry; stability
bar
n. Syn. caf‚
a counter where you can obtain food or drink; cafe; strip; stick
Show examples and contexts a counter where you can obtain food or drink; cafe; strip; stick
barbecue
n.
a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors
Show examples and contexts a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors
barn
n.
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
Show examples and contexts an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
baroque
a. Syn. embellished; elaborate
complex or bizarre, especially in ornamentation; irregular in shape
Show examples and contexts complex or bizarre, especially in ornamentation; irregular in shape
bellows
n.
a mechanical device that blows air onto a fire to make it burn more fiercely
Show examples and contexts a mechanical device that blows air onto a fire to make it burn more fiercely
benefit
n. Syn. welfare; gain
advantage; something that aids or promotes well-being ; welfare; gain
Show examples and contexts advantage; something that aids or promotes well-being ; welfare; gain
bicameral
a. Syn. cameral
composed of or based on two legislative chambers or branches
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biography
n.
an account of the series of events making up a person's life; accounts of people's life
Show examples and contexts an account of the series of events making up a person's life; accounts of people's life
bison
n.
any of several large shaggy-manned humped bovid having large heads and short horns
Show examples and contexts any of several large shaggy-manned humped bovid having large heads and short horns
blend
n. Syn. combination; mixture
combination; mixture; forming uniform mixture
Show examples and contexts combination; mixture; forming uniform mixture
blight
v.
blast; prevent the growth and fertility of; destroy the happiness of; ruin; frustrate
Show examples and contexts blast; prevent the growth and fertility of; destroy the happiness of; ruin; frustrate
blush
v.
become rosy or reddish; turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
Show examples and contexts become rosy or reddish; turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
board
n. Syn. lumber; plank
a committee having supervisory powers; a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
Show examples and contexts a committee having supervisory powers; a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
bold
a. Syn. brave; daring; intrepid; impudent
brave; daring; intrepid; impudent
Show examples and contexts brave; daring; intrepid; impudent
bonanza
n. Syn. boom
boom; rich mine, vein, or pocket of ore; sudden opportunity to make money
Show examples and contexts boom; rich mine, vein, or pocket of ore; sudden opportunity to make money
boom
n. Syn. bonanza; prosperity
bonanza; prosperity; prosper; expand; flourish
Show examples and contexts bonanza; prosperity; prosper; expand; flourish
boon
n. Syn. blessing; benefit
blessing; benefit bestowed, especially in response to a request
Show examples and contexts blessing; benefit bestowed, especially in response to a request
boundless
a. Syn. infinite; vast
being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast
Show examples and contexts being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast
bouquet
n. Syn. bunch
small cluster or arrangement of flowers; an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
Show examples and contexts small cluster or arrangement of flowers; an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
bypass
n.
channel used to conduct gas or liquid around another pipe or a fixture; conductor having low resistance in parallel
Show examples and contexts channel used to conduct gas or liquid around another pipe or a fixture; conductor having low resistance in parallel
calculate
v. Syn. compute; determine; estimate
compute; determine; estimate
Show examples and contexts compute; determine; estimate
canyon
n.
narrow chasm with steep cliff walls, cut into the earth by running water; a gorge
Show examples and contexts narrow chasm with steep cliff walls, cut into the earth by running water; a gorge
cassette
n.
container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video
Show examples and contexts container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video
catalyst
n. Syn. enzyme; stimulus
agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
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catastrophe
n. Syn. calamity; disaster
calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune
Show examples and contexts calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune
catching
a. Syn. contagious; charming; attractive
act of seizing or taking hold of; captivating; alluring
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caterpillar
n.
a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
Show examples and contexts a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
chagrin
n. Syn. embarrassment; disappointment
anxiety caused by humiliation or injured pride; disappointment
Show examples and contexts anxiety caused by humiliation or injured pride; disappointment
charcoal
n.
a stick of black carbon material used for drawing; a very dark gray color
Show examples and contexts a stick of black carbon material used for drawing; a very dark gray color
checkout
n.
counter in a supermarket where you pay for your purchases; the latest time for vacating a hotel room
Show examples and contexts counter in a supermarket where you pay for your purchases; the latest time for vacating a hotel room
choir
n.
band or organized company of singers, especially in church service
Show examples and contexts band or organized company of singers, especially in church service
choke
v. Syn. asphyxiate; suffocate
breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion; reduce the air supply
Show examples and contexts breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion; reduce the air supply
chop
v. Syn. cut; hew
hew; cut by striking with a heavy sharp tool, such as an ax
Show examples and contexts hew; cut by striking with a heavy sharp tool, such as an ax
chord
n.
combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
Show examples and contexts combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
chore
n.
a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
Show examples and contexts a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
choreography
n.
art of representing dances in written symbols; arrangement of dances
Show examples and contexts art of representing dances in written symbols; arrangement of dances
civility
n.
act of showing regard for others; courteous behavior; politeness; citizenship
Show examples and contexts act of showing regard for others; courteous behavior; politeness; citizenship
clam
v. Syn. tranquilize; soothe
be moist or glutinous; stick or adhere; produce or cause to clang
Show examples and contexts be moist or glutinous; stick or adhere; produce or cause to clang
clap
v. Syn. applaud; slap
applaud; slap; strike together with a sharp sound, as one hard surface on another
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classify
v.
declare unavailable, as for security reasons; arrange or order by classes or categories
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clergy
n.
clergymen collectively; body of people ordained for religious service
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clergyman
n.
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
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clip
v.
cut, cut off, or cut out with or as if with shears; cut off the edge of:
Show examples and contexts cut, cut off, or cut out with or as if with shears; cut off the edge of:
coalesce
v. Syn. combine; fuse; mix
combine; fuse; grow together; come together so as to form one whole; unite
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codify
v. Syn. classify
arrange laws, rules as a code; classify; arrange or systematize
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coherent
a. Syn. adhesive; cohesive
adhesive; cohesive; sticking together ; logical; sound; capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
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coil
n. Syn. ring; roll
a series of connected spirals or concentric rings formed by gathering or winding; spiral pipe or series of spiral pipes
Show examples and contexts a series of connected spirals or concentric rings formed by gathering or winding; spiral pipe or series of spiral pipes
collision
n. Syn. crash; impact
crash; conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals
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colloquialism
n.
colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
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combustible
a. Syn. flammable; burnable; inflammable
capable of igniting and burning; easily aroused or excited
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commentary
n.
written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
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communication
n.
activity of communicating; activity of conveying information
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compact
a. Syn. compressed; condensed; concise
closely and firmly united or packed together; briefly giving gist of something
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complacence
n. Syn. arrogance; satisfaction
arrogance; satisfaction; feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
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complex
a. Syn. intricate; compound
complicated in structure; a whole structure, as a building, made up of interconnected or related structures
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complicated
a. Syn. intricate; circuitous
difficult to analyze or understand
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complication
n. Syn. complexity; intricacy
complexity; intricacy; any disease or disorder that occurs during the course of another disease
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compound
v. Syn. combine; constitute
combine; mix; constitute; pay interest; increase
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compress
v. Syn. squeeze; contract
close; squeeze or press together; contract
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compression
n.
applying pressure; encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required
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compromise
v.
adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
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concede
v. Syn. admit; yield
admit; yield; give up physical control of another
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conceive
v. Syn. design; consider
form or develop in the mind; devise; become pregnant with; begin or originate in a specific way
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conception
n. Syn. thought; idea
beginning; forming of an idea; act of conceiving
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concise
a. Syn. succinct; terse
brief and compact; expressing much in few words
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conciseness
n. Syn. brevity
brevity; terseness and economy in writing and speaking
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condemn
v. Syn. blame; denounce
blame; denounce; express strong disapproval of
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condense
v.
change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; compress or concentrate
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conduct
v. Syn. accompany; direct
direct the course of; manage or control; lead or guide
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conductor
n.
a device designed to transmit electricity, heat; person who collects fares on a public conveyance
Show examples and contexts a device designed to transmit electricity, heat; person who collects fares on a public conveyance
cone
n.
a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point
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confer
v.
bestow; present; have a conference in order to talk something over
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confluence
n. Syn. conflux; throng
act of two things flowing together; junction or meeting place where two things meet
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confront
v.
be face to face with; oppose in hostility or competition; deal with
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conglomerate
n. Syn. assortment
corporation made up of different companies in diversified fields; composing of heterogeneous elements gathered into a mass
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congratulation
n.
act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
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conscientious
a. Syn. diligent; responsible; reliable
diligent; responsible; reliable
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conservatism
n.
a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
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consortium
n.
a group of people or organizations that have agreed to work together
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constellation
n. Syn. gathering; cluster
a number of stars seen from the Earth as a group and often having a name
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constituent
n. Syn. component; element; ingredient
component or part; citizen, voter
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contract
v. Syn. shrink; constrict
constrict; make smaller; compress or concentrate
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contraction
n.
act of decreasing something in size or volume or quantity or scope
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controversial
a. Syn. controvertible; disputable
controvertible; disputable
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conventional
a.
based upon tradition rules; formed by agreement or compact
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conversational
a.
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
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converse
v. Syn. chat
chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts
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converter
n.
a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
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convex
a. Syn. bulging
curving outward; having surface that bulges outward, as the exterior of sphere
Show examples and contexts curving outward; having surface that bulges outward, as the exterior of sphere
coop
n.
barrel or cask for liquor; enclosure or cage, as for poultry or small animals
Show examples and contexts barrel or cask for liquor; enclosure or cage, as for poultry or small animals
coordinate
v. Syn. integrate; harmonize
bring order and organization to; harmonize
Show examples and contexts bring order and organization to; harmonize
core
n. Syn. center; essence
basic, center, or most important part; essence
Show examples and contexts basic, center, or most important part; essence
corps
n.
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions; a body of people associated together
Show examples and contexts an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions; a body of people associated together
corrode
v.
destroy metal or alloy gradually, especially by chemical action; be eaten or worn away
Show examples and contexts destroy metal or alloy gradually, especially by chemical action; be eaten or worn away
couple
n. Syn. pair
a male and female associated together; a pair who associate with one another
Show examples and contexts a male and female associated together; a pair who associate with one another
courtship
n.
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman
Show examples and contexts a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman
cowhand
n.
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
Show examples and contexts a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
crab
n.
a stroke of the oar that either misses the water or digs too deeply
Show examples and contexts a stroke of the oar that either misses the water or digs too deeply
crack
v.
break into simpler molecules by means of heat; split; hit forcefully; pass through
Show examples and contexts break into simpler molecules by means of heat; split; hit forcefully; pass through
credit
n. Syn. reputation; prestige
arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services; money available for a client to borrow
Show examples and contexts arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services; money available for a client to borrow
creditor
n. Syn. debtor
a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
Show examples and contexts a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
crumble
v. Syn. fall apart; disintegrate
break into small pieces; cause to fall in pieces
Show examples and contexts break into small pieces; cause to fall in pieces
crystallization
n.
a mental synthesis that becomes fixed or concrete by a process resembling crystal formation
Show examples and contexts a mental synthesis that becomes fixed or concrete by a process resembling crystal formation
crystallize
v.
assume crystalline form; cause to take on a definite and clear shape
Show examples and contexts assume crystalline form; cause to take on a definite and clear shape
cubism
n.
an artistic movement in France beginning in 1907 that featured surfaces of geometrical planes
Show examples and contexts an artistic movement in France beginning in 1907 that featured surfaces of geometrical planes
cucumber
n.
cylindrical green fruit with thin green rind and white flesh eaten as a vegetable; related to melons
Show examples and contexts cylindrical green fruit with thin green rind and white flesh eaten as a vegetable; related to melons
culture
n. Syn. civilization
all the knowledge and values shared by a society ; foster; raising of plants or animals
Show examples and contexts all the knowledge and values shared by a society ; foster; raising of plants or animals
curious
a. Syn. inquisitive
difficult to please or satisfy; careful or anxious to learn; eager for knowledge; given to research or inquiry
Show examples and contexts difficult to please or satisfy; careful or anxious to learn; eager for knowledge; given to research or inquiry