C Flashcards
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Compendious
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Presenting information in a consice way
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Cause
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a person or thing that gives rise to an activity
make (activity, especially bad activity) happen.
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Correspondence
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a close similarity, connection, or equivalence
communication by exchanging letters
letters, emails, etc. sent or received
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Chance
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A name for law not recognized
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Coordination
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the organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively.
cooperative effort resulting in an effective relationship.
the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently
the linking of atoms by coordinate bonds.
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Communication
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transition of information, messages or an ideas
a message, or an idea intended to be conveyed to an entity.
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Communicate
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transmit (information intended to be received by another entity)
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Conclusion
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decision reached by relating
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Cavernous
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like a cavern in size, shape, or atmosphere.
giving the impression of vast, dark depths.
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Canonical
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according to or ordered by canon law.
included in the list of sacred books officially accepted as genuine
accepted as being accurate and authoritative.
(of an artist or work) belonging to the literary or artistic canon.
according to recognized rules or scientific laws.
relating to a general rule or standard formula.
relating to a cathedral chapter or a member of it.
the prescribed official dress of the clergy.
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Coherence
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the quality of being logical and consistent.
the quality of forming a unified whole.
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Catalyst
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a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change
a person or thing that precipitates an event
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Curl
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form or cause to form into a curved or spiral shape
sit or lie with the knees drawn up.
move or cause to move in a spiral or curved course.
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Contention
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heated disagreement.
an assertion, especially one maintained in argument.
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Correct
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Free from error; by fact or truth
Xby confident felt activity
Xin accordance with activity
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Cross examination
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a period where one debater asks questions of their opponent to clarify their arguments and positions, and to set up their own arguments
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Commerce
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Trade
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Congress
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Legislative branch composed of 2 houses.
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Categorizations
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Processes of putting people or things into categories
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Contingency
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an event you can’t be sure will happen or not
something that is incidental
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Consciousness
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The ability to be aware of
Active awareness of reality and meaning
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Claim
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a statement that you’re claiming to be true
a demand or request for something considered one’s due.
an application for compensation under the terms of an insurance policy.
a right or title to something.
a piece of land allotted to or taken by someone in order to be mined
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Clash
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how much the argument creates friction
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Conduct
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Organized behavior
Organizedly behave
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Common good
That which benefits society as a whole, in contrast to the private good of individuals and sections of society.
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Court
a tribunal presided over by a judge, judges, or a magistrate in civil and criminal cases
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Cabinet
A group of advisers to the political head of a government
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Convergent validity
The degree to which the same aspect of a single phenomenon or construct can be accessed and quantified by different models
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Conditional
Dependent upon something
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Contextual relations
Relations that create meaning and hold together based on elements that came before or are assumed in the surrounding context, not just the literal definition of words.
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Connotation
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
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Contingent
subject to chance
occurring or existing only if (certain circumstances) are the case; dependent on
(of losses, liabilities, etc.) that can be anticipated to arise if a particular event occurs.
true by virtue of the way things in fact are and not by logical necessity.
a group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group.
a body of troops or police sent to join a larger force in an operation
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Category
Defined or specified by activity you don’t perceive.
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Choreograph
compose the sequence of steps and moves for (a performance of dance or ice skating).
plan and control (an event or operation)
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Comparison
a consideration or estimate of the similarities or dissimilarities between two things or people
an analogy.
the quality of being similar or equivalent.
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Conflagration
an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property
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Chart
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram.
a geographical map or plan, especially one used for navigation by sea or air.
make a map of (an area).
plot (a course) on a chart.
a written record of information about a patient.
record the progress or development of.
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Commutation
The reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law
the action or process of commuting a judicial sentence.
the conversion of a legal obligation or entitlement into another form, e.g. the replacement of an annuity or series of payments by a single payment.
the process of commutating an electric current.
the property of having a commutative relation.
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Curtail
reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
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Consensus
A general agreement
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Coalition
An alliance for combined action
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Cathartically
in a way that involves releasing strong emotions through an activity or experience
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Cathartic
involving the release of strong emotions through a particular activity or experience
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Cumulative
increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions.
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Convey
communicate (a message or information).
XTransmit
XTransport
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Cosmogonic
relating to the origin, history, structure, and dynamics of the universe
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Corporate
relating to a corporation, especially a large company or group.
(of a company or group of people) authorized to act as a single entity and recognized as such in law.
of or shared by all the members of a group.
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Compensation
something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering.
the action or process of awarding someone money as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering.
the money received by an employee from an employer as a salary or wages.
something that counterbalances or makes up for an undesirable or unwelcome state of affairs.
the process of concealing or offsetting a psychological difficulty by developing in another direction.
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Cash value
the portion of your policy that accumulates over time and may be available for you to withdraw or borrow against.
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Commingle
mix; blend.
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Continence
the ability to control movements of the bowels and bladder.
self-restraint, especially with regard to sex
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Clause
a unit of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank and in traditional grammar said to consist of a subject and predicate.
a particular and separate article, stipulation, or proviso in a treaty, bill, or contract.
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Capital sum
a lump sum of money payable to an insured person or paid as an initial fee or investment.
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Countersign
add a signature to (a document already signed by another person).
a signal or password given in reply to a soldier on guard
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Conspicuous
standing out so as to be clearly visible.
attracting notice or attention.
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Capitulate
cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.
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Christen
give (a baby) a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church.
give to (someone or something) a name that reflects a notable quality or characteristic.
dedicate (a vessel, building, etc.) ceremonially.
use for the first time
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Comply
(of a person or group) act in accordance with a wish or command.
(of an article) meet specified standards
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Cock
a male bird, especially a rooster.
used in names of birds, especially game birds, e.g., moorcock.
a penis.
a firing lever in a gun which can be raised to be released by the trigger.
raise the cock of (a gun) in order to make it ready for firing.
a stopcock
tilt (something) in a particular direction
bend a (limb or joint) at an angle.
(of a male dog) lift (a back leg) in order to urinate.
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Cardinal
a leading dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinals are nominated by the Pope, and form the Sacred College which elects succeeding popes (now invariably from among their own number).
a deep scarlet color like that of a cardinal's cassock
a New World songbird of the bunting family, with a stout bill and typically with a conspicuous crest. The male is partly or mostly red in color.
of the greatest importance; fundamental.
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Confidant
a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others.
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Consensual
something is done or agreed to with the willing agreement of all parties involved
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Cognate
(of a word) having the same linguistic derivation as another; from the same original word or root (e.g., English is, German ist, Latin est, from Indo-European esti ).
related; connected.
related to or descended from a common ancestor
a blood relative.
a cognate word.
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Concrete
existing in a material or physical form; not abstract.
(of a noun) denoting a material object as opposed to an abstract quality, state, or action.
make real or concrete instead of abstract.
specific; definite.
a heavy, rough building material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel, sand, cement, and water, that can be spread or poured into molds and that forms a mass resembling stone on hardening.
cover (an area) with concrete.
fix in position with concrete.
XPossessing precision and unambiguity
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Covenant
an agreement.
a contract drawn up by deed.
a clause in a contract
an agreement which brings about a relationship of commitment between God and his people. The Jewish faith is based on the biblical covenants made with Abraham, Moses, and David.
agree by lease, deed, or other legal contract.
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Commission
an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people
an order for something, especially a work of art, to be produced.
give an order for or authorize the production of (something such as a building, piece of equipment, or work of art).
order or authorize (a person or organization) to do or produce something.
a work produced in response to a commission.
a group of people officially charged with a particular function.
an amount of money, typically a set percentage of the value involved, paid to an agent in a commercial transaction.
a warrant conferring the rank of officer in an army, navy, or air force.
appoint (someone) to the rank of officer in the armed services.
the action of committing a crime or offense.
bring (something newly produced, such as a factory or machine) into working condition.
bring (a warship) into readiness for active service.
In commission: (of a ship, vehicle, machine, etc.) in use or in service
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Consort
a wife, husband, or companion, in particular the spouse of a reigning monarch.
a ship sailing in company with another.
habitually associate with (someone), typically with the disapproval of others.
a small group of musicians performing together, typically playing instrumental music of the Renaissance period.
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Corrupt
having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.
cause to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.
evil or morally depraved.
cause to become morally depraved
(of a text or a computer database or program) made unreliable by errors or alterations
change or debase by making errors or unintentional alterations.
cause errors to appear in (a computer program or database).
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Cutting edge
the edge of a tool's blade.
the latest or most advanced stage in the development of something.
at the latest or most advanced stage of development; innovative or pioneering.
a dynamic or invigorating quality.
incisiveness and directness of expression
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Courtesy
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others.
a polite speech or action, especially one required by convention.
(especially of transport) supplied free of charge to people who are already paying for another service.
Courtesy of: given or allowed by.
Courtesy of: as a result of; thanks to.
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Corollary
a proposition that follows from (and is often appended to) one already proved.
a direct or natural consequence or result.
forming a proposition that follows from one already proved.
associated or supplementary.
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Conversely
introducing a statement or idea which reverses one that has just been made or referred to.
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Contender
a person or group competing with others to achieve something
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Culture
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.
a refined understanding or appreciation of culture.
the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.
the attitudes and behavior characteristic of a particular social group.
the cultivation of bacteria, tissue cells, etc. in an artificial medium containing nutrients.
a preparation of cells obtained from a culture.
the cultivation of plants.
maintain (tissue cells, bacteria, etc.) in conditions suitable for growth.
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Confirmation bias
the tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs or theories.
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Connotate
to imply or suggest (associations or ideas) other than the literal meaning
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Cusp
a point of transition between two different states.
a projecting point between small arcs in Gothic tracery.
a cone-shaped prominence on the surface of a tooth, especially of a molar or premolar.
a pocket or fold in the wall of the heart or a major blood vessel that fills and distends if the blood flows backward, so forming part of a valve
a point at which the direction of a curve is abruptly reversed
the initial point of an astrological sign or house.
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Chief of state
A person who is formally recognized as the leader of a country
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Chief executive
A person who is ultimately accountable for a company’s business decisions
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Chief administrative officer
An executive who manages the daily administrative functions of an organization
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Chief diplomat
The president of the United States
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Chief legislator
The office that is charged with the final say on law-making policies
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Commander in chief
A head of state or officer in supreme command of a country’s armed forces
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Compromise
an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
a middle state between conflicting opinions or actions reached by mutual concession or modification.
the acceptance of standards that are lower than is desirable.
settle a dispute by mutual concession.
accept standards that are lower than is desirable.
bring into disrepute or danger by indiscreet, foolish, or reckless behavior.
cause to become vulnerable or function less effectively.
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Clemency
mercy; lenience.
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Causa prima
First cause
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Cosmogony
the study of the origin, development, structure, history, and future of the entire universe
the study of the origin and development of the universe
a theory of the origin of the universe.
the creation or origin of the world or universe.
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Constituent
being a part of a whole.
being a voting member of a community or organization and having the power to appoint or elect.
a member of a constituency.
a component part of something.
the common part of two or several more complex forms, e.g., gentle in gentleman, gentlemanly, ungentlemanly.
a word or construction that is part of a larger construction.
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Covertly
without being openly acknowledged or displayed; secretly.
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Chime
(of a bell or clock) make melodious ringing sounds, typically to indicate the time.
Chime in: join or interrupt a conversation by making a remark
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Confidence
the unpretentious feeling that one is able because of one’s character or abilities.
a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.
the state of feeling certain about the truth of something.
the telling of private matters or secrets with mutual trust.
a secret or private matter told to someone under a condition of trust.
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Confident
having the unpretentious feeling that one is able because of one’s character or abilities
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Congregation
a group of people assembled for religious worship.
a group of people regularly attending a particular place of worship.
a gathering or collection of people, animals, or things.
the action of gathering together in a crowd.
(in the Roman Catholic Church) a permanent committee of the College of Cardinals.
a group of people obeying a common religious rule but under less solemn vows than members of the older religious orders.
a group of communities within a religious order sharing particular historical or regional links.
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Conglomeration
a number of different things, parts or items that are grouped together; collection.
the process of forming a conglomerate.
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Conglomerate
kənˈɡlämərət/kənˈɡläməˌrāt
a number of different things or parts that are put or grouped together to form a whole but remain distinct entities.
a large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.
a coarse-grained sedimentary rock composed of rounded fragments (> 2 mm) within a matrix of finer grained material
relating to a conglomerate, especially a large corporation.
gather together into a compact mass.
form a conglomerate by merging diverse businesses.
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Colloquially
in the language of ordinary or familiar conversation; informally.
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Curfew
a regulation requiring people to remain indoors between specified hours, typically at night.
the hour designated as the beginning of a curfew.
a daily signal indicating the start of curfew.
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Critical
expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.
expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and faults of a work of literature, music, or art.
(of a published literary or musical text) incorporating a detailed and scholarly analysis and commentary.
involving the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgement.
(of a situation or problem) having the potential to become disastrous; at a point of crisis.
(of a person) extremely ill and at risk of death.
having a decisive or crucial importance in the success, failure, or existence of something.
relating to or denoting a point of transition from one state to another.
(of a nuclear reactor or fuel) maintaining a self-sustaining chain reaction.
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Collate
collect and combine (texts, information, or sets of figures) in proper order.
compare and analyze (texts or other data).
verify the order of (sheets of a book) by their signatures.
appoint (a member of the clergy) to a benefice.
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Cognitive flexibility
The brain's ability to shift between thought processes quickly and efficiently.
It encompasses adapting to new information, perspectives, or environments and adjusting one's thinking in the face of changing demands.
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Council of Economic Advisers (CEA)
a group of economists who advise the President of the United States on economic policy.
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Containment
the action of keeping something harmful under control or within limits.
the action or policy of preventing the expansion of a hostile country or influence.
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Collective security
the cooperation of several countries in an alliance to strengthen the security of each.
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Corporeal
relating to a person's body, especially as opposed to their spirit.
having a body.
consisting of material objects; tangible.
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Canteen
a restaurant provided by an organization such as a military camp, college, factory, or company for its soldiers, students, staff, etc
a small water bottle, as used by soldiers or campers.
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Coarse
rough or loose in texture or grain.
made of large grains or particles.
(of grains or particles) large.
(of a person's features) not elegantly formed or proportioned.
(of food or drink) of inferior quality.
(of a person or their speech) rude, crude, or vulgar.
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Crease
a line or ridge produced on paper or cloth by folding, pressing, or crushing.
a wrinkle or furrow in the skin, especially of the face, caused by age or a particular facial expression.
any of a number of lines marked on the pitch at specified places, especially one defining the position of a batter.
an area around the goal in ice hockey or lacrosse that attacking players may not normally enter unless the puck or ball has already done so.
make a crease in (cloth or paper).
cause a crease to appear temporarily in (the face or its features), typically as a result of the expression of an emotion or feeling
(of a bullet) graze (someone or something), causing little damage
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Chuckle
laugh quietly or inwardly.
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Conspire
make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act.
(of events or circumstances) seem to be working together to bring about a particular result, typically to someone's detriment
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Capitalist
a wealthy person who uses money to invest in trade and industry for profit in accordance with the principles of capitalism.
practicing, supporting, or based on the principles of capitalism.
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Capitalism
an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.
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Cringe
bend one's head and body in fear or in a servile manner.
have an inward feeling of acute embarrassment or awkwardness.
an act of cringing.
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Catalog
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic order.
a list of all the books or resources in a library.
a publication containing details of items for sale, especially one produced by a mail-order company.
a list of works of art in an exhibition or collection, with detailed comments and explanations.
a list of courses offered by a university or college.
a series of unwelcome or unpleasant things.
make a systematic list of (items of the same type).
enter (an item) in a catalog.
list (similar situations, qualities, or events) in succession.
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Characteristic
typical of a particular person, place, or thing
a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.
the whole number or integral part of a logarithm, which gives the order of magnitude of the original number.
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Cadge
ask for or obtain (something to which one is not strictly entitled).
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Cling
hold on tightly to.
adhere or stick firmly or closely to; be hard to part or remove from.
remain very close to.
remain persistently or stubbornly faithful to.
be overly dependent on someone emotionally.
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Caricaturist
a person who shows other people in an exaggerated way in order to be humorous or critical, especially in drawings or cartoons
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Cracked
damaged and showing lines on the surface from having split without coming apart.
(of a person's voice) having an unusual harshness or pitch, often due to distress.
crazy; insane.
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Conspiracy
a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
the action of plotting or conspiring.
A conspiracy of silence: an agreement to say nothing about an issue that should be generally known.
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Component
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle.
each of two or more forces, velocities, or other vectors acting in different directions which are together equivalent to a given vector.
constituting part of a larger whole; constituent.
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Crack
a line on the surface of something along which it has split without breaking into separate parts.
a narrow space between two surfaces, especially ones that have broken or been moved apart.
a vulnerable point; a flaw.
the cleft between the buttocks.
a sudden sharp or explosive noise.
a sharp blow, especially one that makes a noise
a sudden harshness or change in pitch in a person's voice.
a joke, typically a critical or unkind one.
an attempt to gain or achieve something.
a chance to attack or compete with someone.
a hard, crystalline form of cocaine broken into small pieces and smoked.
break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts.
break or cause to break open or apart.
break (wheat or corn) into coarse pieces.
open slightly.
give way or cause to give way under torture, pressure, or strain
make or cause to make a sudden sharp or explosive sound.
hit (someone or something) hard, making a sharp noise.
(of a person's voice, especially that of an adolescent boy or a person under strain) suddenly change in pitch.
find a solution to; decipher or interpret.
break into (a safe).
tell (a joke).
decompose (hydrocarbons) by heat and pressure with or without a catalyst to produce lighter hydrocarbons, especially in oil refining.
very good, especially at a specified activity or in a specified role.
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Communal
shared by all members of a community; for common use.
involving the sharing of work and property.
relating to or done by a community.
(of conflict) between different communities, especially those having different religions or ethnic origins.
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Creaking
making a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied.
showing weakness or frailty under strain.
harsh, high-pitched noise made when something is being moved or when pressure or weight is applied to it.
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Creak
(of an object or structure, typically a wooden one) make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied.
show weakness or frailty under strain.
a harsh scraping or squeaking sound.
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Camaraderie
mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
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Coherently
(with reference to an argument, theory, or policy) in a logical and consistent way.
(with reference to speech) in a clear and understandable way
in a way that forms a unified whole.
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Cobble
a cobblestone.
roughly assemble or put together something from available parts or elements.
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Commotion
a state of confused and noisy disturbance.
civil insurrection.
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Clasp
grasp (something) tightly with one's hand.
place (one's arms) around something so as to hold it tightly.
hold (someone) tightly.
press one's hands together with the fingers interlaced.
a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together.
a silver bar on a medal ribbon, inscribed with the name of the battle at which the wearer was present.
an embrace.
a grasp or handshake.
Clasp hands: shake hands with fervor or affection.
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Chisel
a long-bladed hand tool with a beveled cutting edge and a plain handle that is struck with a hammer or mallet, used to cut or shape wood, stone, metal, or other hard materials.
cut or shape (something) with a chisel.
cheat or swindle (someone) out of something.
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Cumbersome
large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.
slow or complicated and therefore inefficient.
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Condemn
express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure.
sentence (someone) to a particular punishment, especially death.
(of circumstances) force (someone) to endure something unpleasant or undesirable.
prove or show the guilt of.
officially declare (something, especially a building) to be unfit for use.
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Conundrum
a confusing and difficult problem or question.
a question asked for amusement, typically one with a pun in its answer; a riddle.
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Cyclone
a system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure, with a counterclockwise (northern hemisphere) or clockwise (southern hemisphere) circulation; a depression.
another term for tropical storm.
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Consecration
the action of making or declaring something, typically a church, sacred.
(in Christian belief) the action of declaring bread and wine to be or represent the body and blood of Christ.
the action of ordaining someone to a sacred office, typically that of bishop.
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Crux
the decisive or most important point at issue.
a particular point of difficulty.
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Conviction
a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
a firmly held belief or opinion.
the quality of showing that one is firmly convinced of what one believes or says.
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Contemplate
look thoughtfully for a long time at.
think about.
think profoundly and at length; meditate.
have in mind as a probable though not certain intention.
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Convinced
completely certain about something.
firm in one's belief with regard to a particular cause or issue.
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Convince
cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something.
persuade (someone) to do something.
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Calumniate
make false and defamatory statements about.
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Callous
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
variant spelling of callus.
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Callus
a thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area that has been subjected to friction.
the bony healing tissue which forms around the ends of broken bone.
a hard formation of tissue, especially new tissue formed over a wound.
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Compel
force or oblige (someone) to do something.
bring about (something) by the use of force or pressure.
drive forcibly.
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Comradely
friendly in a way that is similar to a comrade, or someone you work with or share activities with
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Chant
a repeated rhythmic phrase, typically one shouted or sung in unison by a crowd.
a monotonous or repetitive song, typically an incantation or part of a ritual.
a short musical passage in two or more phrases used for singing unmetrical words; a psalm or canticle sung to such music.
the style of music consisting of chants.
say or shout repeatedly in a singsong tone.
sing or intone (a psalm, canticle, or sacred text).
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Circulate
move or cause to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area.
move around a social function in order to talk to many different people.
pass or cause to pass from place to place or person to person.
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Colloquial
(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.
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Convoluted
(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow.
intricately folded, twisted, or coiled.
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Convolute
make (an argument, story, etc.) complex and difficult to follow.
rolled longitudinally upon itself, as a leaf in the bud.
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Contrived
deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
created or arranged in a way that seems artificial and unrealistic.
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Contrive
create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice.
manage to do something foolish or create an undesirable situation.
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Chilly
uncomfortably cool or cold.
(of a person) feeling cold.
unfriendly.
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Cluster
a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together.
a group of stars or galaxies forming a relatively close association
a natural subgroup of a population, used for statistical sampling or analysis
a group of cases of a disease, especially an infectious disease or type of cancer, that occur close together in time or space
a group of consonants pronounced in immediate succession, as str in strong.
a group of atoms of the same element, typically a metal, bonded closely together in a molecule.
be or come into a cluster or close group; congregate.
(of data points) have similar numerical values.
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Counterpane
a bedspread.
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Clamorous
making a loud and confused noise.
expressing or characterized by vehement protests or demands.
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Catechism
a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians.
a series of fixed questions, answers, or precepts used for instruction in other situations.
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Copiously
in large quantities.
in an expansive or wide-ranging way.
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Clang
a loud, resonant metallic sound or series of sounds.
make or cause to make a clang.
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Clustered
growing or situated in a group.
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Censure
express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement
the expression of formal disapproval.
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Consensually
with the agreement of all parties involved.
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Conditional knowledge
the understanding of when and why to apply other types of knowledge, like declarative (facts) and procedural (how-to) knowledge
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Concomitant
naturally accompanying or associated.
a phenomenon that naturally accompanies or follows something.
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Curdle
separate or cause to separate into curds or lumps.
make one's blood curdle: fill one with horror
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Crestfallen
sad and disappointed.
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Consummate
ˈkänsəˌmāt
make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse.
complete (a transaction or attempt); make perfect.
showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect.
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Costume
ˈkäsˌto͞om
dress (someone) in a particular set of clothes.
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Circumscribe
restrict (something) within limits.
draw (a figure) around another, touching it at points but not cutting it.
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Capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
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Concept
something conceived in the mind
an abstract or generic idea generalized from particular instances.
Xan external meantl representation
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Conventionalize
kənˈven(t)SH(ə)nəˌlīz/
cause to become conventional.
represent in a traditional or conventional way.
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Conjecture
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
an unproven mathematical or scientific theorem.
(in textual criticism) the suggestion or reconstruction of a reading of a text not present in the original source.
form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information.
(in textual criticism) propose (a reading).
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Corny
trite, banal, or mawkishly sentimental.
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Comeuppance
a deserved punishment or bad luck for something bad that someone has done
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Coyly
in an outwardly shy or modest way that is intended to be alluring.
in a way that shows reluctance to give details about something regarded as sensitive.
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Contest
ˈkänˌtest
an event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport, activity, or particular quality.
a competition for a political position.
a dispute or conflict.
kənˈtest
engage in competition to attain (a position of power).
take part in (a competition or election).
oppose (an action, decision, or theory) as mistaken or wrong.
engage in dispute about.
no contest: a plea by which a defendant in a criminal prosecution accepts conviction but does not plead or admit guilt
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Chaos
Complete disorder and confusion.
XDisorder, novelty, confusion, unexpectedness, unpredictability, potential promise and hope, potential threat and anxiety.
XPotential confidence?
XArousing confusion and unpredictability
behavior so unpredictable as to appear random, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions.
the formless matter supposed to have existed before the creation of the universe.
the first created being, from which came the primeval deities Gaia, Tartarus, Erebus, and Nyx.
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Concerted
jointly arranged, planned, or carried out; coordinated.
strenuously carried out; done with great effort.
(of music) arranged in several parts of equal importance.
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Concert
ˈkänsərt
a musical performance given in public, typically by several performers or of several separate compositions.
relating to or denoting the performance of music written for opera, ballet, or theater on its own without the accompanying dramatic action.
agreement, accordance, or harmony.
kənˈsərt
arrange (something) by mutual agreement or coordination.
in concert: acting jointly
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Catabolism
the breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones, together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
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Commensurate
corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.
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Cacophony
a harsh discordant mixture of sounds.
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Cheesy
like cheese in taste, smell, or consistency.
cheap, unpleasant, or blatantly inauthentic.
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Counterfeit
made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud
pretended; sham.
a fraudulent imitation of something else; a forgery.
imitate fraudulently.
pretend to feel or possess (an emotion or quality).
resemble closely
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Clandestinely
in a secretive and illicit way.
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Creditable
(of a performance, effort, or action) deserving public acknowledgment and praise but not necessarily outstanding or successful.
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Compensatory
(of a payment) intended to recompense someone who has experienced loss, suffering, or injury.
reducing or offsetting the unpleasant or unwelcome effects of something.
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Concede
admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
admit (defeat) in a contest.
admit defeat in (a contest).
surrender or yield (something that one possesses).
grant (a right, privilege, or demand).
(in sports) fail to prevent the scoring of (a goal or point) by an opponent.
allow (a lead or advantage) to slip.
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Complex
kəmˈpleks
consisting of many different and connected parts.
not easy to analyze or understand; complicated or intricate.
denoting or involving numbers or quantities containing both a real and an imaginary part.
denoting an ion or molecule in which one or more groups are linked to a metal atom by coordinate bonds.
ˈkämˌpleks
a group of similar buildings or facilities on the same site.
a group or system of different things that are linked in a close or complicated way; a network.
a related group of emotionally significant ideas that are completely or partly repressed and that cause psychic conflict leading to abnormal mental states or behavior.
a disproportionate concern or anxiety about something.
an ion or molecule in which one or more groups are linked to a metal atom by coordinate bonds.
any loosely bonded species formed by the association of two molecules
make (an atom or compound) form a complex with another.
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Chimera
(in Greek mythology) a fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail
any mythical animal with parts taken from various animals.
a thing that is hoped or wished for but in fact is illusory or impossible to achieve.
an organism containing a mixture of genetically different tissues, formed by processes such as fusion of early embryos, grafting, or mutation.
a DNA molecule with sequences derived from two or more different organisms, formed by laboratory manipulation.
a cartilaginous marine fish with a long tail, an erect spine before the first dorsal fin, and typically a forward projection from the snout.
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Chimeric
(of a mythical animal) formed from parts of various animals.
hoped for but illusory or impossible to achieve.
relating to or denoting an organism containing a mixture of genetically different tissues, formed by processes such as fusion of early embryos, grafting, or mutation.
relating to or denoting a DNA molecule with sequences derived from two or more different organisms, formed by laboratory manipulation
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Coif
a woman's close-fitting cap, now only worn under a veil by nuns.
a protective metal skullcap worn under armor.
kwäf
style or arrange (someone's hair), typically in an elaborate way.
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Crevice
a narrow opening or fissure, especially in a rock or wall.
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Contraception
the act of preventing pregnancy
the deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse. The major forms of artificial contraception are barrier methods, of which the most common is the condom; the contraceptive pill, which contains synthetic sex hormones that prevent ovulation in the female; intrauterine devices, such as the coil, which prevent the fertilized ovum from implanting in the uterus; and male or female sterilization.
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Cater
provide food and drink, typically at social events and in a professional capacity.
Cater to: provide someone with what is needed or required, or try to satisfy a need or demand.
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Chaperone
a person who accompanies and looks after another person or group of people.
accompany and look after or supervise.
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Contractable
(of a disease) able to be caught.
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Contour
an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something.
an outline of a natural feature such as a hill or valley.
short for contour line.
a line joining points on a diagram at which some property has the same value.
a way in which something varies, especially the pitch of music or the pattern of tones in an utterance.
mold into a specific shape, especially one designed to fit into something else.
shade (an area or areas of the face) with makeup, typically foundation or bronzer, in such a way as to accentuate or enhance the facial shape or structure
mark (a map or diagram) with contour lines.
(of a road or railroad) follow the outline of (a topographical feature), especially along a contour line.
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Courageousness
the quality of being brave and willing to face danger, fear, or pain
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Choicest
worthy of being chosen
Most desirable, superior, or excellent.
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Chip on your shoulder
an idiom meaning to be resentful, easily provoked, and quick to take offense, often stemming from a feeling of being unfairly treated or undervalued
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Contemptible
kənˈtem(p)təb(ə)l/
deserving contempt; despicable
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Contrition
the state of feeling remorseful and penitent.
(in the Roman Catholic Church) the repentance of past sins during or after confession.
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Coquetry
flirtatious behavior or a flirtatious manner.
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Caress
touch or stroke gently or lovingly.
a gentle or loving touch.
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Cast
kast
cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface.
cause (uncertainty or disapproval) to be associated with something.
register (a vote).
throw (a net, or the hooked and baited end of (a fishing line) out into the water.
let down (an anchor or sounding line).
throw (something) forcefully in a specified direction.
direct (one's eyes or a look) at something.
shape (metal or other material) by pouring it into a mold while molten.
make (a molded object) by pouring metal or other material into a mold while molten.
arrange and present in a specified form or style.
cause (a magic spell) to take effect.
play (video or audio content from a computer, phone, etc.) on a television screen or other device, usually via a wireless connection, without mirroring the screen of the original device.
shed (skin or horns) in the process of growth
(of a horse) lose (a shoe).
calculate and record details of (a horoscope).
(in country dancing) change one's position by moving a certain number of places in a certain direction along the outside of the line in which one is dancing.
(of a dog) search in different directions for a lost scent.
let loose (hounds) on a scent
an object made by shaping molten metal or similar material in a mold.
a mold used to make an object by casting.
a bandage stiffened with plaster of Paris, molded to the shape of a limb that is broken, and used to support and protect it
an act of throwing something forcefully.
a throw of a fishing line.
the form or appearance of something, especially someone's features or complexion
the character of something.
a slight squint.
a convoluted mass of earth or sand ejected onto the surface by a burrowing worm.
a search made by a hound or pack of hounds over a wide area to find a trail.
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Cast (phrases)
be cast in a… mold: (of a person) be of the type specified
cast one's eyes over: have a quick appraising look at
cast one's mind back: think back to a particular event or time
cast the net: search for suitable options or candidates in a specified way
cast about: search or explore widely
cast aside: discard or reject someone or something
cast away: be stranded after a shipwreck
cast down: feel depressed
cast off: discard something unwanted or undesirable
cast on: make the first row of a specified number of loops on the needle
cast out: exclude someone from a group or place
cast up: (of the sea) deposit something on the shore
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Cast (2)
kast
the actors taking part in a play, film, or other production.
assign a part in a play, film, or other production to (an actor).
allocate parts in (a play, film, or other production).
