81-100 Words Flashcards
Colloquial
Adjective
Ordinary, informal conversation and expression.
Synonym: Casual, conventional, conversational, idiomatic, stock, trite, vernacular
Antonym: Formal, noteworthy, uncommon, unusual
Collusion
Noun
Secret cooperation, often in order to cheat or deceive.
Synonym: collaboration, complicity, intrigue, plot, scheme.
Commensurate
Adjective
Corresponding in size or degree.
Synonym: commensurable, equal, equivalent, comparable, proportionate, appropriate.
Antonym: unequal, incommensurate, inadequate, inappropriate, insufficient.
Complacency
Noun
Smug and overly satisfied with one’s self or achievements.
Synonym: contentment, ease, serenity, tranquility, peace, fulfillment.
Antonym: anxiety, annoyance, bother, discomfort, discontent, dissatisfaction.
Conciliatory
Adjective
Peace-making; resolving through goodwill.
Synonym: Pacifying, mollifying, amiable, friendly, placid, yielding.
Antonym: unyielding, hostile, antagonistic, stubborn.
Condone
Verb
To overlook, excuse, permit.
Synonym: pardon, disregard, ignore.
Antonym: disapprove, censure, forbid, prevent, condemn
Conducive
Adjective
Leading to a result; contributing, helpful.
Synonym: Contributory, favorable, instrumental, acceptable, beneficial.
Antonym: Detrimental, abusive, adverse, discouraging, unfavorable.
Congenial
Adjective
Friendly, pleasant, agreeable
Synonym: compatible, harmonious, affable, sociable.
Antonym: Unpleasant, offensive, disagreeable.
Congenital
Adjective
Innate; something you are born with.
Synonym: Hereditary, inborn, inherited, natural, ingrained, latent.
Antonym: acquired, learned, extra.
Conjecture
Noun
Inference; guess
Synonym: forecast, prophesy, suggestion, speculation, opinion.
Antonym: knowledge, certainty, fact, proof, reality, truth.
Conjure
Verb
To bring into being or make magically.
Synonym: invoke, summon, bewitch, enchant, charm, entrance.
Connoisseur
Noun
An expert, particularly in matters of art or taste/
Synonym: aficionado, cognoscenti, epicure, expert, maven, savant, specialist.
Antonym: ignoramus, dilettante, dabbler, rookie.
Consecrate
Verb
To make, or declare, holy
Synonym: bless, hallow, sanctify, dedicate, honor, ordain.
Antonym: desecrate, violate, deprecate, condemn.
Contentious
Adjective
Argumentative
Synonym: Belligerent, litigious, pugnacious, quarrelsome.
Antonym: agreeable, cooperative, accommodating.
Contingency
Noun
The condition of being dependent on something else; a possibility.
Synonym: eventuality, potentiality, prospect, chance, opportunity.
Antonym: impossibility, certainty