Word List 9 Flashcards

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1
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coalition

A

partnership

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coda

A

concluding section of a musical or literary composition; something that rounds out, summarizes, or concludes

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coddle

A

treat gently; pamper

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codify

A

arrange

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coercion

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use of force to get someone to obey

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cogent

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convincing

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cogitate

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think over

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cognate

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related linguistically; allied by blood; similar or akin in nature

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9
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collate

A

examine in order to verify authenticity; arrange in order

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collateral

A

security given for a loan

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11
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collusion

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conspiring in a fraudlent scheme

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12
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comeuppance

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rebuke; deserts

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13
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comity

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courtesy; civility

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14
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commemorative

A

remembering; honoring

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commiserate

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feel or express pity or sympathy for

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commodious

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spacious and comfortable

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compendium

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brief; comprehensive summary

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complacency

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self-satisfaction; smugness

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complaisant

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trying to please; overly polite; obliging

20
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compliance

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readiness to yield; conformity in fulfilling requirements

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complicity

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involvement in a crime; participation

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comport

A

bear one’s self; behave

23
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compunction

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remorse

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conceit

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vanity or self-love; whimsical idea; extravagant metaphor

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concentric

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having a common center