Deck 12 Flashcards
conundrum
a puzzle or problem without a solution
convene
to gather together, to assemble, to meet
conventional
common, unexceptional
conversant
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
converse
the opposite
copious
abundant, plentiful
corollary
something that follows, a natural consequence
corporeal
material, tangible, having substance
corroborate
to confirm, to back up with evidence
corrugated
shaped with folds or waves
coterie
a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people
countenance
- face, facial expression, esp. an encouraging one
- to condone or tolerate something
coup
- a brilliant victory or accomplishment
- violent overthrow of a gov’t by a small internal group
covenant
a solemn agreement, a contract, a pledge
covert
secret, hidden
covet
to wish for enviously
crass
extremely unrefined, gross
craven
cowardly
credulous
eager to believe, gullible
criterion
standard, basis for judgment
crux
the central point, the essence
cull
to pick out from many, to select, to collect
culminate
to climax, to reach full effect
culpable
deserving blame, guilty
curb
to restrain or control
