Deck 11 Flashcards
1
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congeal
A
to solidify, to jell
2
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congenial
A
agreeably suitable, pleasant
3
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congenital
A
- describing a trait or condition acquired between conception and birth
- innate
ex. congenital liar: natural liar
congenital birth defect is not caused by genes but present at birth
4
Q
congregate
A
to come together
5
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conjecture
A
to guess, to deduce or infer on slight evidence
6
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conjugal
A
having to do with marriage
7
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connive
A
to conspire, to aid or encourage a wrong by feigning ignorance of it
8
Q
conservatory
A
- a greenhouse, usually one attached to another structure
- a music or drama school
9
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connoisseur
A
an expert, particularly in matters of art or taste
10
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consecrate
A
to make or declare sacred
11
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consign
A
to hand over, to assign, to entrust, to banish
12
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consolidate
A
to combine or bring together, to solidify, to strengthen
13
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consonant
A
harmonious, in agreement
14
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constituency
A
a group of supporters for anything (esp. in politics)
15
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construe
A
to interpret
