Co-/com- words

Question 1

compatible

Answer 1

adj, able to live together and get along

My roommate and I are very compatible.

Question 2

community

Answer 2

noun, a place where people live together

The festival was a great way for the local community to get together.

Question 3

coincidence

Answer 3

noun, a sequence of evens happening together that seems planned or arranged but is really accidental

By coincidence, every man in the room was named Fred.

Question 4

coexist

Answer 4

verb, to live together without any problems; to be together in the same time or space

Can Israel and Palestine peacefully coexist?

Question 5

committee

Answer 5

noun, a group of people who meet together to discuss a topic

The dance committee met to talk about decorations for the Halloween dance.

Question 6

combine

Answer 6

verb, to put two things together

When you combine blue and yellow, you get green.

Question 7

cohesive

Answer 7

verb, sticking together

Their passion for the arts makes Idyllwild Arts students a cohesive group.

Question 8

compare

Answer 8

verb, to put things together to see how they are the same

You can’t compare apples and oranges.

Question 9

communication

Answer 9

noun, the act of talking with someone and discussing something together

She is studying insect communication.

Question 10

commiserate

Answer 10

verb, to express sadness or sympathy for someone who has experienced something unpleasant

The players commiserated with each other after they lost the game.