Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.

"She found a true confidant in her childhood friend."

noun
/ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.

"The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante."

verb
/kənˈfaɪd/

To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.

"He confided his worries to his best friend."

noun
/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust or self-assurance.

"She spoke with great confidence during the meeting."

adjective
/ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

feeling or showing certainty about something; having self-assurance

"She was confident about her ability to succeed."

adjective
/ˌkɒnfɪˈdɛnʃl/

intended to be kept secret or private

"The lawyer shared confidential documents with her client."

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noun
ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private

"Confidentiality is crucial in data security."

adverb
/ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

in a confidential manner; secretly; privately

"The information was shared confidentially between the two managers."

noun
/kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure

"The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance."

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verb
/kənˈfaɪn/

to keep or restrict someone or something within limits

"He was confined to his room after the surgery."

noun
/kənˈfaɪnmənt/

the state of being confined or restricted

"The prisoner endured years of confinement."

verb
/kənˈfɜːrm/

to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

"The hotel will confirm your reservation by email."

noun
/kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed

"She received a confirmation email for her appointment."

verb
/ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

to take something away officially, often as a punishment

"The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class."

noun
/ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

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

"The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'."

noun
/ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

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

"The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days."

verb
/kənˈfleɪt/

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

"The article tends to conflate facts with opinions."

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conflict

noun
/ˈkɒnflɪkt/

A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

"The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations."

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noun
/ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.

"Conflict resolution is vital for global peace."

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noun
/ˈkɒnfluəns/

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

"The city was founded at the confluence of two great rivers."

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confluent

adjective
/ˈkɒnfluənt/

Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.

"The confluent streams formed a mighty river."

verb
/kənˈfɔːrm/

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

"Students must conform to the school regulations."

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."