Word List 9 Flashcards
1
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coalition
A
partnership
2
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coda
A
concluding section of a musical or literary composition; something that rounds out, summarizes, or concludes
3
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coddle
A
treat gently; pamper
4
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codify
A
arrange
5
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coercion
A
use of force to get someone to obey
6
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cogent
A
convincing
7
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cogitate
A
think over
8
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cognate
A
related linguistically; allied by blood; similar or akin in nature
9
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collate
A
examine in order to verify authenticity; arrange in order
10
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collateral
A
security given for a loan
11
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collusion
A
conspiring in a fraudlent scheme
12
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comeuppance
A
rebuke; deserts
13
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comity
A
courtesy; civility
14
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commemorative
A
remembering; honoring
15
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commiserate
A
feel or express pity or sympathy for