Vocabulary December 10 Flashcards
1
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consecrate
A
declare sacred; The pope consecrated the new church.
2
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console
A
to comfort at a time of grief; She consoled the widow.
3
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consort
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to keep company; The boy consorted with his friends.
4
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conspicuous
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attracting attention; The robber wearing a clown nose was very conspicuous.
5
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conspire
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to plot a wrong doing; They conspired to kill the president.
6
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contemplate
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to consider thoughtfully; I contemplated the universe and the meaning of life.
7
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contiguous
A
joining at edge or boundary; The US and Mexico are contiguous nations.
8
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contrite
A
remorseful; The contrite pilgrim walked the last half mile on his knees.
9
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contrive
A
to scheme; They contrived to break into the ice cream store.
10
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contusion
A
a bruise; After I punched him in the face he had a contusion.
