WS 7 Flashcards
coherence
Quality of being logical or consistent
S: consistency, continuity
A: difference, disagreement
coil
There was a coil missing inside the machine
S: twist, curl
A: line
collude
The criminals colluded together to hide from the police
S: plot, scheme
commerce
Most of the country’s commerce revolves around oil exports.
S: industry,trade
complacent
The sailor’s complacent attitude sank the ship
S: self-satisfied, pleased, smug
A: unhappy, unsure
complement
Black dress complements her smooth skin
S: addition, aggregate
compliant
The product is compliant with the latest standards
S: flexible, obedient
A: inflexible, stubborn
composed
A composed leader during a project helps the team focus and solve problems
S: calm, confident, serene
A: nervous, agitated
compromise
A compromise was reached by the two parties to resolve the conflict
S: bargain, adjustment
A: denial, disagreement
conceited
He is a little conceited; that’s why he doesn’t have many friends
S: arrogant, proud
A: humble, meek
concise
Can you please make this contract a bit more concise and clear?
S: short, abridged
A: wordy, lengthy
concoct
She was able to concoct a delicious dinner in a very short time
S: devise, discover
A: destroy, ruin
