Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/kənˈfɔːrməbl/

Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.

"His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution."

noun
/kənˈfɔːrməns/

The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.

"The product was tested for conformance with safety standards."

noun
/ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.

"The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein."

noun
/kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.

"She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd."

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noun
/kənˈfɔːrməti/

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws; behavior in accordance with social norms.

"The students were praised for their conformity to the school regulations."

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verb
/kənˈfaʊnd/

to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations

"The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience."

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confront

verb
/kənˈfrʌnt/

to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict

"She had to confront her fears before making the speech."

noun
/ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃən/

A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.

"The protest led to a confrontation with the police."

verb
/kənˈfjuːz/

To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.

"The complex instructions confused the students."

adjective
/kənˈfjuːzd/

unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled

"She felt confused by the complicated instructions."

adjective
/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend

"The instructions were confusing and hard to follow."

noun
/kənˈfjuːʒən/

a state of being bewildered or unclear in one’s mind

"The sudden change in schedule caused a lot of confusion."

verb
/kənˈdʒiːl/

to become thick or solid, especially from cooling

"The soup began to congeal after being left on the table."

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adjective
/kənˈdʒiːniəl/

pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities

"They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk."

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noun
/kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.

"His congeniality makes him popular among friends."

adjective
/kənˈdʒenɪtl/

existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition

"The child was born with a congenital heart defect."

verb
/kənˈdʒɛst/

To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.

"Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour."

adjective
/kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.

"The road was congested during rush hour."

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noun
/kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

Traffic jam or overcrowded condition in roads or areas where there is excessive presence of vehicles or people.

"Urban congestion leads to longer travel times."

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noun
/kənˈɡlɒmərət/

A large corporation consisting of diverse companies under one group.

"The multinational conglomerate owns businesses in technology, finance, and media."

noun
/kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.

"The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls."

verb
/kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion

"I want to congratulate you on your promotion."

noun
/kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune

"She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award."

noun
/kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion

"Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success."

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verb
/ˈkɒŋɡrɪˌɡeɪt/

To come together in a group or crowd.

"People congregated in the park to celebrate the festival."

noun
/ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

a group of people assembled for religious worship or a common purpose

"The congregation gathered to hear the sermon."

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congress

noun
/ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion

"The international congress on climate change will be held next year."

adjective
/kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

relating to a congress, especially the US Congress

"The bill received strong congressional support."

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noun
/ˈkɒŋɡruəns/

The state of being in agreement, harmony, or correspondence.

"There is a strong congruence between his values and his actions."

adjective
/ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry

"Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization."

noun
/ˈkɒnɪfər/

a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir

"The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce."

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adjective
/kəˈnɪfərəs/

relating to or denoting conifers, trees that bear cones and evergreen needles

"Coniferous forests are common in colder regions."

adjective
/kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge

"His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof."

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noun/verb
/kənˈdʒɛktʃər/

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion without sufficient evidence

"The critics conjectured that the book was inspired by real events."

verb
/kənˈdʒɔɪn/

to join together or unite; to combine

"The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea."

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adjective
/ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife

"They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness."

verb
/ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number

"Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'."

noun
/ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number

"French verbs have complex conjugations."

noun
/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

"The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions."

verb
/ˈkʌn.dʒər/

to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly

"The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat."

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verb
/kəˈnɛkt/

to join or link two or more things together

"The new bridge will connect the two cities."

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noun
/kəˈnɛkʃən/

a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else

"There is a strong connection between exercise and health."

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noun
ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

The state of being connected or interconnected; capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.

"The connectivity in rural areas needs improvement."

noun
/kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing

"The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard."

verb
/kəˈnaɪv/

to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing

"The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company."

adjective
/kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing

"He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power."

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noun
/ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine

"She is a true connoisseur of fine art."

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noun
/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/

An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.

"The word 'home' has a positive connotation of warmth and family."

verb
/kəˈnoʊt/

To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.

"The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality."

adjective
/kəˈnjuːbiəl/

Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.

"They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip."