Vocabulaires

the state of being confined or restricted

to take something away officially, often as a punishment

This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.

A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.

To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.

The junction of two rivers; also a situation where people or things come together.

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

A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.

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

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

pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities

existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition

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

A large corporation consisting of diverse companies under one group.

To come together in a group or crowd.

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

relating to a congress, especially the US Congress

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

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

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

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

to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly

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

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

Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

The quality of wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

to force someone into military service

to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony

Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.

A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.

A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.

to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping

the act or process of combining into a single, stronger or more effective entity

To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.

An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.

Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.

a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful

to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal

a police officer of the lowest rank

the quality of being faithful and dependable

a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky

A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.

A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.

appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted

to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress

to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there

the building or office where a consul works

The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.

to complete or perfect something; showing great skill or excellence