Deck 12 Flashcards

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conundrum

A

a puzzle or problem without a solution

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convene

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to gather together, to assemble, to meet

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conventional

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common, unexceptional

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conversant

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familiar with or knowledgeable about something

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5
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converse

A

the opposite

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copious

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abundant, plentiful

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corollary

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something that follows, a natural consequence

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corporeal

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material, tangible, having substance

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corroborate

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to confirm, to back up with evidence

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corrugated

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shaped with folds or waves

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coterie

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a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people

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countenance

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  • face, facial expression, esp. an encouraging one

- to condone or tolerate something

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coup

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  • a brilliant victory or accomplishment

- violent overthrow of a gov’t by a small internal group

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covenant

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a solemn agreement, a contract, a pledge

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covert

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secret, hidden

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covet

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to wish for enviously

17
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crass

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extremely unrefined, gross

18
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craven

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cowardly

19
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credulous

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eager to believe, gullible

20
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criterion

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standard, basis for judgment

21
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crux

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the central point, the essence

22
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cull

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to pick out from many, to select, to collect

23
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culminate

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to climax, to reach full effect

24
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culpable

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deserving blame, guilty

25
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curb

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to restrain or control