Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Conch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Conch

noun C2
/kɑːntʃ/

a large spiral shell, often used as a trumpet in ceremonies

"The priest blew the conch to begin the ritual."

conciliate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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conciliate

verb C2
/kənˈsɪlieɪt/

to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts

"He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology."

Conck definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Conck

noun C2
/kɒŋk/

a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration

"The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony."

conclave definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

a private meeting, especially a secret or important one

"The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy."

concomitant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

Naturally accompanying or associated with something.

"Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours."

concord definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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concord

noun C2
/ˈkɒŋ.kɔːd/

Agreement or harmony between people or groups.

"The two nations lived in concord for many years."

noun C2
/kənˈkɔːrdəns/

Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.

"There is a strong concordance between the two reports."

noun C2
/ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.

"The concordat established the rights of the church within the country."

condign definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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condign

adjective C2
/ˈkɒndaɪn/

deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)

"The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes."

condole definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kənˈdəʊl/

To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.

"Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy."

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conduce

verb C2
/kənˈdjuːs/

To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.

"Regular exercise conduces to better health."

adjective C2
/kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat

"Copper is highly conductible to electricity."

conferee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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conferee

noun C2
/ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

a person who takes part in a conference

"Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk."

confessor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kənˈfɛsər/

A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.

"The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man."

confluent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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confluent

adjective C2
/ˈkɒnfluənt/

Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.

"The confluent streams formed a mighty river."

adjective C2
/kənˈfɔːrməbl/

Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.

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

noun C2
/ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.

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

verb C2
/kənˈdʒiːl/

to become thick or solid, especially from cooling

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

congeniality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

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

"His congeniality makes him popular among friends."

conglomeration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.

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

congruence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒŋɡruəns/

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

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

congruent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

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

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

conjectural definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge

"His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof."

conjoin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kənˈdʒɔɪn/

to join together or unite; to combine

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

conjugal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife

"They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness."

conjugate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

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

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

connivance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing

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

connive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kəˈnaɪv/

to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing

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

conniving definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing

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

connote definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kəˈnoʊt/

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

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

connubial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kəˈnjuːbiəl/

Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.

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

consanguine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.

"The two families were consanguine through their grandparents."

consanguineous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.

"The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families."

consanguinity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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consanguinity

noun C2
/ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.

"The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws."

conservatoire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

A school specializing in the study of music or drama.

"She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire."

consignee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

the person or company to whom goods are delivered

"The consignee received the shipment on time."

consignor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kənˈsaɪnər/

a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported

"The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse."

consonance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒnsənəns/

Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.

"The consonance between their ideas made the project successful."

verb C2
/kənˈstrɪndʒ/

to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict

"The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues."

adjective C2
/kənˈsʌmptɪv/

Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.

"The doctor advised against consumptive habits."

contemn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kənˈtɛm/

to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt

"He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble."

contemporaneous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

existing, happening, or occurring at the same time

"The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other."

contextualization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.

"Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better."

contiguity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

the state of being in direct contact or next to each other

"The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade."

continence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires

"He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies."

contort definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kənˈtɔːrt/

to twist or bend out of the normal shape

"She contorted her face in pain after the injury."

contortion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kənˈtɔːrʃən/

a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape

"The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience."

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contortions

noun C2
/kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes

"The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe."

noun C2
/ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison

"The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences."

noun C2
/ˈkɒntrəriz/

things that are completely different or opposite to each other

"Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense."