Gre Wordlist 10 : collaborate - congenital

1.collaborate	work together; cooperate treasonably with the enemy	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): -rat·ed; -rat·ing Etymology: Late Latin collaboratus, past participle of collaborare to labor together, from Latin com- + laborare to labor 1 : to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor 2 : to cooperate with or willingly assist an enemy of one's country and especially an occupying force 3 : to cooperate with an agency or instrumentality with which one is not immediately connected - col·lab·o·ra·tion /-"la-b&-'rA-sh&n/ noun - col·lab·o·ra·tive /-'la-b&-"rA-tiv, -b(&-)r&-/ adjective or noun - col·lab·o·ra·tive·ly /-lE/ adverb - col·lab·o·ra·tor /-'la-b&-"rA-t&r/ noun
2.collage	work of art put together from fragments	Function: noun Etymology: French, literally, gluing, from coller to glue, from colle glue, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin colla, from Greek kolla 1 : an artistic composition made of various materials (as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface 2 : the art of making collages 3 : an assembly of diverse fragments <a collage of ideas> 4 : a work (as a film) having disparate scenes in rapid succession without transitions - collage transitive verb - col·lag·ist /-'lä-zhist/ noun
3.collate	examine and compare in order to verify authenticity; arrange in order (the sheets of a book before they are bound)	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): col·lat·ed; col·lat·ing Etymology: back-formation from collation 1 a : to compare critically b : to collect , compare carefully in order to verify, and often to integrate or arrange in order 2 [Latin collatus, past participle] : to institute (a cleric) to a benefice 3 a : to verify the order of (printed sheets) b : to assemble in proper order; especially : to assemble (as printed sheets) in order for binding synonym see COMPARE - col·la·tor /-'lA-t&r, -"lA-/ noun
4.collateral	security given for loan; ADJ: secondary; descended from the same person but through different sons or daughters	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, probably from Middle French, from Medieval Latin collateralis, from Latin com- + lateralis lateral 1 a : accompanying as secondary or subordinate : CONCOMITANT <digress into collateral matters> b : INDIRECT c : serving to support or reinforce : ANCILLARY 2 : belonging to the same ancestral stock but not in a direct line of descent -- compare LINEAL 3a 3 : parallel, coordinate, or corresponding in position, order, time, or significance <collateral states like Athens and Sparta> 4 a : of, relating to, or being collateral used as security (as for payment of a debt or performance of a contract) b : secured by collateral - col·lat·er·al·i·ty /-"la-t&-'ra-l&-tE/ noun - col·lat·er·al·ly /-'la-t(&-)r&-lE/ adverb
5.collation	a light meal; collating	Function: noun Etymology: -- more at CONFER, TOLERATE 1 [Middle English, from Medieval Latin collation-, collatio, from Late Latin, conference, from Latin, bringing together, comparison, from conferre (past participle collatus) to bring together] a : a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper b : a light meal 2 [Middle English, from Latin collation-, collatio] : the act, process, or result of collating
6.colloquial	pertaining to conversational or common speech; informal; N. colloquialism: colloquial expression	Function: adjective 1 : of or relating to conversation : CONVERSATIONAL 2 a : used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation; also : unacceptably informal b : using conversational style - colloquial noun - col·lo·qui·al·i·ty /-"lO-kwE-'a-l&-tE/ noun - col·lo·qui·al·ly /-'lO-kwE-&-lE/ adverb
7.colloquy	informal discussion; conversation	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -quies Etymology: Latin colloquium, from colloqui to converse, from com- + loqui to speak 1 : CONVERSATION, DIALOGUE 2 : a high-level serious discussion : CONFERENCE
8.collusion	conspiring in a fraudulent scheme to cheat or deceive others; V. collude	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin collusion-, collusio, from colludere : secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose - col·lu·sive /-'lü-siv, -ziv/ adjective - col·lu·sive·ly adverb
9.colossal	huge	Function: adjective 1 : of, relating to, or resembling a colossus 2 : of a bulk, extent, power, or effect approaching or suggesting the stupendous or incredible 3 : of an exceptional or astonishing degree synonym see ENORMOUS - co·los·sal·ly /-s&-lE/ adverb
10.colossus	gigantic statue; person or thing of great size or importance	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural co·los·si /-'lä-"sI/ Etymology: Latin, from Greek kolossos 1 : a statue of gigantic size and proportions 2 : one that resembles a colossus in size or scope
11.comatose	in a coma; extremely sleepy	Function: adjective Etymology: French comateux, from Greek kOmat-, kOma 1 : of, resembling, or affected with coma 2 : characterized by lethargic inertness : TORPID <a comatose economy>
12.combustible	easily burned; N. CF. combustion	Function: adjective 1 : capable of combustion 2 : easily excited - com·bus·ti·bil·i·ty /-"b&s-t&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - combustible noun - com·bus·ti·bly /-'b&s-t&-blE/ adverb
13.comely	attractive; agreeable; having a pleasing appearance	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): come·li·er; -est Etymology: Middle English comly, alteration of Old English cymlic glorious, from cyme lively, fine; akin to Old High German kumig weak 1 : pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion 2 : having a pleasing appearance : not homely or plain synonym see BEAUTIFUL - come·li·ness noun
14.comestible	something fit to be eaten	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French, from Medieval Latin comestibilis, from Latin comestus, past participle of comedere to eat, from com- + edere to eat -- more at EAT : EDIBLE
15.comeuppance	deserts; well-deserved punishment or misfortune; rebuke	Function: noun Etymology: come up + -ance : a deserved rebuke or penalty : DESERTS
16.comity	courtesy; civility; Ex. comity of nations	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties Etymology: Latin comitat-, comitas, from comis courteous, probably from Old Latin cosmis, from com- + -smis (akin to Sanskrit smayate he smiles) -- more at SMILE 1 a : friendly social atmosphere : social harmony <group activities promoting comity> b : a loose widespread community based on common social institutions <the comity of civilization> c : COMITY OF NATIONS d : the informal and voluntary recognition by courts of one jurisdiction of the laws and judicial decisions of another 2 : avoidance of proselytizing members of another religious denomination
17.commandeer	take (private property) for military use without needing permission or giving payment; draft for military purposes	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Afrikaans kommandeer, from French commander to command, from Old French comander 1 a : to compel to perform military service b : to seize for military purposes 2 : to take arbitrary or forcible possession of
18.commemorative	remembering; honoring the memory of; Ex. commemorative stamp	Function: adjective : intended as a commemoration; especially : issued in limited quantities for a relatively short period in commemoration of a person, place, or event <a commemorative stamp> - commemorative noun - com·mem·o·ra·tive·ly adverb
19.commensurate	equal in extent; of the same size	Function: adjective Etymology: Late Latin commensuratus, from Latin com- + Late Latin mensuratus, past participle of mensurare to measure, from Latin mensura measure -- more at MEASURE 1 : equal in measure or extent : COEXTENSIVE <lived a life commensurate with the early years of the republic> 2 : corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : PROPORTIONATE <was given a job commensurate with her abilities> 3 : COMMENSURABLE 1 - com·men·su·rate·ly adverb - com·men·su·ra·tion /-"men(t)-s&-'rA-sh&n, -sh&-/ noun
20.commiserate	feel or express pity or sympathy for	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Latin commiseratus, past participle of commiserari, from com- + miserari to pity, from miser wretched intransitive senses : to feel or express sympathy : CONDOLE <commiserates with them on their loss> transitive senses : to feel or express sorrow or compassion for - com·mis·er·at·ing·ly adverb - com·mis·er·a·tion /-"mi-z&-'rA-sh&n/ noun - com·mis·er·a·tive /-'mi-z&-"rA-tiv/ adjective
21.commodious	spacious and comfortable	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, useful, from Middle French commodieux, from Medieval Latin commodiosus, irregular from Latin commodum convenience, from neuter of commodus 1 : comfortably or conveniently spacious : ROOMY <a commodious closet> 2 archaic : HANDY, SERVICEABLE synonym see SPACIOUS - com·mo·di·ous·ly adverb - com·mo·di·ous·ness noun
22.communal	held in common; public; of a group of people; of a commune	Function: adjective Etymology: French, from Late Latin communalis, from Latin communis 1 : of or relating to one or more communes 2 : of or relating to a community 3 a : characterized by collective ownership and use of property b : participated in, shared, or used in common by members of a group or community 4 : of, relating to, or based on racial or cultural groups - com·mu·nal·ize /k&-'myü-n&l-"Iz, 'käm-y&-/ transitive verb - com·mu·nal·ly adverb
23.compact	agreement; contract; ADJ: tightly packed; firm; brief; concise; Ex. compact statement	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, firmly put together, from Latin compactus, from past participle of compingere to put together, from com- + pangere to fasten -- more at PACT 1 : predominantly formed or filled : COMPOSED, MADE 2 a : having a dense structure or parts or units closely packed or joined <a compact woolen> <compact bone> b : not diffuse or verbose <a compact statement> c : occupying a small volume by reason of efficient use of space <a compact camera> <a compact formation of troops> d : short-bodied, solid, and without excess flesh 3 : being a topological space and especially a metric space with the property that for any collection of open sets which contains it there is a subset of the collection with a finite number of elements which also contains it - com·pact·ly /-'pak(t)-lE, -"pak(t)-/ adverb - com·pact·ness /-'pak(t)-n&s, -"pak(t)-/ noun
24.compatible	harmonious; in harmony with; able to exist together	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin compatibilis, literally, sympathetic, from Late Latin compati 1 : capable of existing together in harmony <compatible theories> 2 : capable of cross-fertilizing freely or uniting vegetatively 3 : capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical interaction 4 : capable of being used in transfusion or grafting without immunological reaction (as agglutination or tissue rejection) 5 : designed to work with another device or system without modification; especially : being a computer designed to operate in the same manner and use the same software as another computer - com·pat·i·bil·i·ty /-"pa-t&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - compatible noun - com·pat·i·ble·ness /-'pa-t&-b&l-n&s/ noun - com·pat·i·bly /-blE/ adverb
25.compelling	overpowering; irresistible in effect; holding one's attention; that compels one to do something; Ex. a compelling adventure story; V. compel	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): com·pelled; com·pel·ling Etymology: Middle English compellen, from Middle French compellir, from Latin compellere, from com- + pellere to drive -- more at FELT 1 : to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly 2 : to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure 3 archaic : to drive together synonym see FORCE - com·pel·la·ble /-'pe-l&-b&l/ adjective
26.compendium	brief, comprehensive summary; ADJ. compendious	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -di·ums or com·pen·dia /-dE-&/ Etymology: Medieval Latin, from Latin, saving, shortcut, from compendere to weigh together, from com- + pendere to weigh -- more at PENDANT 1 : a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : ABSTRACT 2 a : a list of a number of items b : COLLECTION, COMPILATION
27.compensatory	making up for; repaying	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -sat·ed; -sat·ing Etymology: Latin compensatus, past participle of compensare, frequentative of compendere transitive senses 1 : to be equivalent to : COUNTERBALANCE 2 : to make an appropriate and usually counterbalancing payment to 3 a : to provide with means of counteracting variation b : to neutralize the effect of (variations) intransitive senses 1 : to supply an equivalent -- used with for 2 : to offset an error, defect, or undesired effect 3 : to undergo or engage in psychological or physiological compensation synonym see PAY - com·pen·sa·tive /'käm-p&n-"sA-tiv, -"pen-; k&m-'pen(t)-s&-/ adjective - com·pen·sa·tor /'käm-p&n-"sA-t&r, -"pen-/ noun - com·pen·sa·to·ry /k&m-'pen(t)-s&-"tOr-E, -"tor-/ adjective
28.compilation	listing of information in tabular or book form; compiling	Function: noun 1 : the act or process of compiling 2 : something compiled
29.compile	assemble; gather; accumulate; make (a report or a book) from facts and information found in various places; Ex. compile a dictionary	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): com·piled; com·pil·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French compiler, from Latin compilare to plunder 1 : to compose out of materials from other documents 2 : to collect and edit into a volume 3 : to run (as a program) through a compiler 4 : to build up gradually <compiled a record of four wins and two losses>
30.complacency	self-satisfaction; smugness; ADJ. complacent	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -cies 1 : COMPLACENCE; especially : self-satisfaction accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies 2 : an instance of complacency
31.complaisant	trying to please; obliging; willing to please others	Function: adjective Etymology: French, from Middle French, from present participle of complaire to gratify, acquiesce, from Latin complacEre 1 : marked by an inclination to please or oblige 2 : tending to consent to others' wishes synonym see AMIABLE - com·plai·sant·ly adverb
32.complement	complete; consummate; make perfect; N.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin complementum, from complEre to fill up, complete, from com- + plEre to fill -- more at FULL 1 a : something that fills up, completes , or makes perfect b : the quantity or number required to make a thing complete <the usual complement of eyes and ears -- Francis Parkman>; especially : the whole force or personnel of a ship c : one of two mutually completing parts : COUNTERPART 2 a : the angle or arc that when added to a given angle or arc equals a right angle in measure b : the set of all elements that do not belong to a given set and are contained in a particular mathematical set containing the given set c : a number that when added to another number of the same sign yields zero if the significant digit farthest to the left is discarded -- used especially in assembly language programming 3 : the musical interval required with a given interval to complete the octave 4 : an added word or expression by which a predication is made complete (as president in "they elected him president" and beautiful in "he thought her beautiful") 5 : the thermolabile group of proteins in normal blood serum and plasma that in combination with antibodies causes the destruction especially of particulate antigens (as bacteria and foreign blood corpuscles) [complement illustration]
33.complementary	serving to complete something	Function: adjective 1 : relating to or constituting one of a pair of contrasting colors that produce a neutral color when combined in suitable proportions 2 : serving to fill out or complete 3 : mutually supplying each other's lack 4 : being complements of each other <complementary acute angles> 5 : characterized by the capacity for precise pairing of purine and pyrimidine bases between strands of DNA and sometimes RNA such that the structure of one strand determines the other - com·ple·men·ta·ri·ly /-'men-t(&-)r&-lE, -(")men-'ter-&-lE/ adverb - com·ple·men·ta·ri·ness /-'men-t(&-)rE-n&s/ noun - complementary noun
34.compliance	conformity in fulfilling requirements; readiness to yield; disposition to yield to others; V. comply	Function: noun 1 a : the act or process of complying to a desire, demand, or proposal or to coercion b : conformity in fulfilling official requirements 2 : a disposition to yield to others 3 : the ability of an object to yield elastically when a force is applied : FLEXIBILITY
35.compliant	readily acting in accordance with a rule, order, or the wishes or others; yielding; comforming to requirements	Function: adjective : ready or disposed to comply : SUBMISSIVE - com·pli·ant·ly adverb
36.complicity	participation; involvement (in a questionable act or a crime)	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties 1 : association or participation in or as if in a wrongful act 2 : an instance of complicity
37.component	element; ingredient	Function: noun Etymology: Latin component-, componens, present participle of componere to put together -- more at COMPOUND 1 : a constituent part : INGREDIENT 2 a : any one of the vector terms added to form a vector sum or resultant b : a coordinate of a vector; also : either member of an ordered pair of numbers synonym see ELEMENT - com·po·nen·tial /"käm-p&-'nen(t)-sh&l/ adjective
38.comport	bear one's self; behave; Ex. comport oneself; N. comportment	Function: verb Etymology: Middle French comporter to bear, conduct, from Latin comportare to bring together, from com- + portare to carry -- more at FARE intransitive senses : to be fitting : ACCORD <actions that comport with policy> transitive senses : BEHAVE; especially : to behave in a manner conformable to what is right, proper, or expected <comported himself well in the crisis> synonym see BEHAVE - com·port·ment /-m&nt/ noun
39.composure	mental calmness	Function: noun : a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : SELF-POSSESSION synonym see EQUANIMITY
40.compound	combine; produce by combining; increase; make worse by adding to or increasing; exacerbate; Ex. compound an error; ADJ: consisting of two or more parts; N: combination of two or more parts; area enclosed by a wall containing a group of buildings; Ex. factory compound; CF. complex	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English compounen, from Middle French compondre, from Latin componere, from com- + ponere to put -- more at POSITION transitive senses 1 : to put together (parts) so as to form a whole : COMBINE <compound ingredients> 2 : to form by combining parts <compound a medicine> 3 a : to settle amicably : adjust by agreement b : to agree for a consideration not to prosecute (an offense) <compound a felony> 4 a : to pay (interest) on both the accrued interest and the principal b : to add to : AUGMENT <we compounded our error in later policy -- Robert Lekachman> intransitive senses 1 : to become joined in a compound 2 : to come to terms of agreement - com·pound·able /-'paun-d&-b&l, -"paun-/ adjective - com·pound·er noun
41.comprehensive	broad; including a lot or everything; thorough; inclusive	Function: adjective 1 : covering completely or broadly : INCLUSIVE <comprehensive examinations> <comprehensive insurance> 2 : having or exhibiting wide mental grasp <comprehensive knowledge> - com·pre·hen·sive·ly adverb - com·pre·hen·sive·ness noun
42.compress	force into less space; squeeze; contract; put into fewer words; N: thick mass of cloth pressed to part of the body to stop bleeding or swelling, reduce fever, etc.	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin compressare to press hard, frequentative of Latin comprimere to compress, from com- + premere to press -- more at PRESS transitive senses 1 : to press or squeeze together 2 : to reduce in size or volume as if by squeezing intransitive senses : to undergo compression synonym see CONTRACT
43.comprise	include; consist of	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): com·prised; com·pris·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French compris, past participle of comprendre, from Latin comprehendere 1 : to include especially within a particular scope <civilization as Lenin used the term would then certainly have comprised the changes that are now associated in our minds with "developed" rather than "developing" states -- Times Literary Supplement> 2 : to be made up of <a vast installation, comprising fifty buildings -- Jane Jacobs> 3 : COMPOSE, CONSTITUTE <a misconception as to what comprises a literary generation -- William Styron> <about 8 percent of our military forces are comprised of women -- Jimmy Carter> usage Although it has been in use since the late 18th century, sense 3 is still attacked as wrong. Why it has been singled out is not clear, but until comparatively recent times it was found chiefly in scientific or technical writing rather than belles lettres. Our current evidence shows a slight shift in usage: sense 3 is somewhat more frequent in recent literary use than the earlier senses. You should be aware, however, that if you use sense 3 you may be subject to criticism for doing so, and you may want to choose a safer synonym such as compose or make up.
44.compromise	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of; put into danger, disrepute, or a dishonorable position; Ex. compromise one's principle; N.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, mutual promise to abide by an arbiter's decision, from Middle French compromis, from Latin compromissum, from neuter of compromissus, past participle of compromittere to promise mutually, from com- + promittere to promise -- more at PROMISE 1 a : settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions b : something intermediate between or blending qualities of two different things 2 : a concession to something derogatory or prejudicial <a compromise of principles>
45.compunction	remorse; strong uneasiness caused by guilt	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English compunccioun, from Middle French componction, from Late Latin compunction-, compunctio, from Latin compungere to prick hard, sting, from com- + pungere to prick -- more at PUNGENT 1 a : anxiety arising from awareness of guilt <compunctions of conscience> b : distress of mind over an anticipated action or result <showed no compunction in planning devilish engines of... destruction -- Havelock Ellis> 2 : a twinge of misgiving : SCRUPLE <cheated without compunction> synonym see PENITENCE, QUALM - com·punc·tious /-sh&s/ adjective
46.compute	reckon; calculate	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): com·put·ed; com·put·ing Etymology: Latin computare -- more at COUNT transitive senses : to determine especially by mathematical means <compute your income tax>; also : to determine or calculate by means of a computer intransitive senses 1 : to make calculation : RECKON 2 : to use a computer
47.concatenate	link as in a chain	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin concatenatus, past participle of concatenare to link together, from Latin com- + catena chain : linked together
48.concave	hollow; curved inwards; OP. convex	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin concavus, from com- + cavus hollow -- more at CAVE 1 : hollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl 2 : arched in : curving in -- used of the side of a curve or surface on which neighboring normals to the curve or surface converge and on which lies the chord joining two neighboring points of the curve or surface
49.concede	admit; acknowledge as being true (often reluctantly); yield; grant; Ex. concede a goal	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): con·ced·ed; con·ced·ing Etymology: French or Latin; French concéder, from Latin concedere, from com- + cedere to yield transitive senses 1 : to grant as a right or privilege 2 a : to accept as true, valid, or accurate <the right of the state to tax is generally conceded> b : to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly intransitive senses : to make concession : YIELD synonym see GRANT - con·ced·ed·ly /-'sE-d&d-lE/ adverb - con·ced·er noun
50.conceit	vanity or self-love; too high opinion of one's own value; extravagant metaphor (in poetry)	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from conceiven 1 a (1) : a result of mental activity : THOUGHT (2) : individual opinion b : favorable opinion; especially : excessive appreciation of one's own worth or virtue 2 : a fancy article 3 a : a fanciful idea b : an elaborate or strained metaphor c : use or presence of such conceits in poetry d : an organizing theme or concept <found his conceit for the film early -- Peter Wilkinson>
51.concentric	having a common center	Function: adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin concentricus, from Latin com- + centrum center 1 : having a common center <concentric circles> 2 : having a common axis : COAXIAL - con·cen·tri·cal·ly /-tri-k(&-)lE/ adverb - con·cen·tric·i·ty /"kän-"sen-'tri-s&-tE/ noun
52.conception	beginning; forming of an idea; fertilization; V. conceive: form an idea in the mind; devise; become pregnant; CF. inception	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English concepcioun, from Old French conception, from Latin conception-, conceptio, from concipere 1 a (1) : the process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both (2) : EMBRYO, FETUS b : BEGINNING <joy had the like conception in our eyes -- Shakespeare> 2 a : the capacity, function, or process of forming or understanding ideas or abstractions or their symbols b : a general idea : CONCEPT c : a complex product of abstract or reflective thinking d : the sum of a person's ideas and beliefs concerning something 3 : the originating of something in the mind synonym see IDEA - con·cep·tion·al /-shn&l, -sh&-n&l/ adjective - con·cep·tive /-'sep-tiv/ adjective
53.concerted	mutually agreed on; done together by agreement; Ex. concerted effort; CF. in concert: working together	Function: verb Etymology: Middle French concerter, from Old Italian concertare, perhaps from com- + certo certain, decided, from Latin certus -- more at CERTAIN transitive senses 1 : to settle or adjust by conferring and reaching an agreement <concerted their differences> 2 : to make a plan for <concert measures for aiding the poor> intransitive senses : to act in harmony or conjunction
54.concession	an act of yielding; conceding; something conceded; point, right, etc. given unwillingly; privilege of maintaining a business in a certain place; Ex. oil concessions in the North sea; CF. concessionaire	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin concession-, concessio, from concedere to concede 1 a : the act or an instance of conceding b : the admitting of a point claimed in argument 2 : something conceded : a : ACKNOWLEDGMENT, ADMISSION b : GRANT c (1) : a grant of land or property especially by a government in return for services or for a particular use (2) : a right to undertake and profit by a specified activity (3) : a lease of a portion of premises for a particular purpose; also : the portion leased or the activities carried on - con·ces·sion·al /-'sesh-n&l, -'se-sh&-n&l/ adjective - con·ces·sion·ary /-'se-sh&-"ner-E/ adjective
55.conciliatory	reconciling; soothing; V. conciliate: reconcile; soothe; win the friendly feelings (by removing anger)	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Latin conciliatus, past participle of conciliare to assemble, unite, win over, from concilium assembly, council -- more at COUNCIL transitive senses 1 : to gain (as goodwill) by pleasing acts 2 : to make compatible : RECONCILE 3 : APPEASE intransitive senses : to become friendly or agreeable synonym see PACIFY - con·cil·i·a·tion /-"si-lE-'A-sh&n/ noun - con·cil·i·a·tive /-'si-lE-"A-tiv/ adjective - con·cil·i·a·tor /-"A-t&r/ noun - con·cil·ia·to·ry /-'sil-y&-"tOr-E, -'si-lE-&-, -"tor-/ adjective
56.concise	brief and compact	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin concisus, from past participle of concidere to cut up, from com- + caedere to cut, strike 1 : marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail 2 : cut short : BRIEF - con·cise·ly adverb - con·cise·ness noun synonyms CONCISE, TERSE, SUCCINCT, LACONIC, SUMMARY, PITHY, COMPENDIOUS mean very brief in statement or expression. CONCISE suggests the removal of all that is superfluous or elaborative <a concise description>. TERSE implies pointed conciseness <a terse reply>. SUCCINCT implies the greatest possible compression <a succinct letter of resignation>. LACONIC implies brevity to the point of seeming rude, indifferent, or mysterious <an aloof and laconic stranger>. SUMMARY suggests the statement of main points with no elaboration or explanation <a summary listing of the year's main events>. PITHY adds to SUCCINCT or TERSE the implication of richness of meaning or substance <a comedy sharpened by pithy one-liners>. COMPENDIOUS applies to what is at once full in scope and brief and concise in treatment <a compendious dictionary>.
57.conclave	private secret meeting	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, room that can be locked up, from com- + clavis key -- more at CLAVICLE 1 : a private meeting or secret assembly; especially : a meeting of Roman Catholic cardinals secluded continuously while choosing a pope 2 : a gathering of a group or association
58.conclusive	decisive; ending all debate	Function: adjective 1 : of, relating to, or being a conclusion 2 : putting an end to debate or question especially by reason of irrefutability - con·clu·sive·ly adverb - con·clu·sive·ness noun synonyms CONCLUSIVE, DECISIVE, DETERMINATIVE, DEFINITIVE mean bringing to an end. CONCLUSIVE applies to reasoning or logical proof that puts an end to debate or questioning <conclusive evidence>. DECISIVE may apply to something that ends a controversy, a contest, or any uncertainty <a decisive battle>. DETERMINATIVE adds an implication of giving a fixed character or direction <the determinative factor in the court's decision>. DEFINITIVE applies to what is put forth as final and permanent <the definitive biography>.
59.concoct	prepare by mixing or combining; make up in concert; devise (something false) so as to deceive; Ex. concoct an elaborate excuse for being late; N. concoction	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Latin concoctus, past participle of concoquere to cook together, from com- + coquere to cook -- more at COOK 1 : to prepare by combining raw materials 2 : DEVISE, FABRICATE - con·coct·er noun - con·coc·tion /-'käk-sh&n/ noun - con·coc·tive /-'käk-tiv/ adjective
60.concomitant	that which accompanies; Ex. Deafnes is a frequent concommitant of old age; ADJ: existing or happening together with something else	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin concomitant-, concomitans, present participle of concomitari to accompany, from com- + comitari to accompany, from comit-, comes companion -- more at COUNT : accompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way - con·com·i·tant·ly adverb
61.concord	harmony; accord	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French concorde, from Latin concordia, from concord-, concors agreeing, from com- + cord-, cor heart -- more at HEART 1 a : a state of agreement : HARMONY b : a simultaneous occurrence of two or more musical tones that produces an impression of agreeableness or resolution on a listener -- compare DISCORD 2 : agreement by stipulation, compact, or covenant 3 : grammatical agreement
62.concur	agree; coincide; happen at the same time	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): con·curred; con·cur·ring Etymology: Middle English concurren, from Latin concurrere, from com- + currere to run -- more at CAR 1 : to act together to a common end or single effect 2 a : APPROVE <concur in a statement> b : to express agreement <concur with an opinion> 3 obsolete : to come together : MEET 4 : to happen together : COINCIDE synonym see AGREE
63.concurrent	happening at the same time; in agreement	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin concurrent-, concurrens, present participle of concurrere 1 : operating or occurring at the same time 2 a : running parallel b : CONVERGENT; specifically : meeting or intersecting in a point 3 : acting in conjunction 4 : exercised over the same matter or area by two different authorities <concurrent jurisdiction> - concurrent noun - con·cur·rent·ly adverb
64.condescend	(derog.) bestow courtesies with a superior air; descend to the level of one considered inferior	Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French condescendre, from Late Latin condescendere, from Latin com- + descendere to descend 1 a : to descend to a less formal or dignified level : UNBEND b : to waive the privileges of rank 2 : to assume an air of superiority
65.condign	adequate; (of punishment) severe and well deserved	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English condigne, from Middle French, from Latin condignus very worthy, from com- + dignus worthy -- more at DECENT : DESERVED, APPROPRIATE <condign punishment> - con·dign·ly adverb
66.condiments	seasonings; spices	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin condimentum, from condire to season : something used to enhance the flavor of food; especially : a pungent seasoning - con·di·men·tal /"kän-d&-'men-t&l/ adjective
67.condole	express condolences; N. condolence: sympathy for someone who has experienced great sorrow	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): con·doled; con·dol·ing Etymology: Late Latin condolEre, from Latin com- + dolEre to feel pain intransitive senses 1 obsolete : GRIEVE 2 : to express sympathetic sorrow transitive senses, archaic : LAMENT, GRIEVE - con·do·la·to·ry /-'dO-l&-"tOr-E, -"tor-/ adjective
68.condone	overlook; forgive; give tacit approval; excuse	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): con·doned; con·don·ing Etymology: Latin condonare to absolve, from com- + donare to give -- more at DONATION : to pardon or overlook voluntarily; especially : to treat as if trivial, harmless, or of no importance <condone corruption in politics> synonym see EXCUSE - con·don·able /-'dO-n&-b&l/ adjective - con·don·er noun
69.conducive	helpful; contributive; V. conduce; Ex. conduce to/towards	Function: adjective : tending to promote or assist <an atmosphere conducive to education> - con·du·cive·ness noun
70.conduit	aqueduct; passageway for fluids	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English -- more at CONDUCT 1 : a natural or artificial channel through which something (as a fluid) is conveyed 2 archaic : FOUNTAIN 3 : a pipe, tube, or tile for protecting electric wires or cables 4 : a means of transmitting or distributing <a conduit for illicit payments> <a conduit of information>
71.confidant	(confidante) trusted friend (to whom one tells one's secret)	Function: noun Etymology: French confident, from Italian confidente, from confidente confident, trustworthy, from Latin confident-, confidens : one to whom secrets are entrusted; especially : INTIMATE
72.confine	shut in an enclosed space; restrict; keep within limits; N. confinement	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French confines, plural, from Latin confine border, from neuter of confinis adjacent, from com- + finis end 1 plural a : something (as borders or walls) that encloses <outside the confines of the office or hospital -- W. A. Nolen>; also : something that restrains <escape from the confines of soot and clutter -- E. S. Muskie> b : SCOPE 3 <work within the confines of a small group -- Frank Newman> 2 a archaic : RESTRICTION b obsolete : PRISON
73.confiscate	seize; take possession of (private property) by official order (usu. as a punishment); commandeer	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin confiscatus, past participle of confiscare to confiscate, from com- + fiscus treasury 1 : appropriated by the government : FORFEITED 2 : deprived of property by confiscation
74.conflagration	great fire	Function: noun Etymology: Latin conflagration-, conflagratio, from conflagrare 1 : FIRE; especially : a large disastrous fire 2 : CONFLICT, WAR
75.confluence	flowing together; the place where two rivers flow together; crowd; gathering together	Function: noun 1 : a coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point <a happy confluence of weather and scenery> 2 a : the flowing together of two or more streams b : the place of meeting of two streams c : the combined stream formed by conjunction
76.conformity	harmony; agreement with established rules or customs; similarity; Ex. behave in conformity with; V. conform: be similar; act in agreement; comply; Ex. conform to the rule; CF. conformance	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties 1 : correspondence in form, manner, or character : AGREEMENT <behaved in conformity with her beliefs> 2 : an act or instance of conforming 3 : action in accordance with some specified standard or authority <conformity to social custom>
77.confound	confuse; puzzle	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French confondre, from Latin confundere to pour together, confuse, from com- + fundere to pour -- more at FOUND 1 a archaic : to bring to ruin : DESTROY b : BAFFLE, FRUSTRATE <conferences... are not for accomplishment but to confound knavish tricks -- J. K. Galbraith> 2 obsolete : CONSUME, WASTE 3 a : to put to shame : DISCOMFIT <a performance that confounded the critics> b : REFUTE <sought to confound his arguments> 4 : DAMN 5 : to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity 6 a : to fail to discern differences between : mix up b : to increase the confusion of synonym see PUZZLE - con·found·er /-'faun-d&r/ noun - con·found·ing·ly /-di[ng]-lE/ adverb
78.congeal	freeze; coagulate	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English congelen, from Middle French congeler, from Latin congelare, from com- + gelare to freeze -- more at COLD transitive senses 1 : to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold 2 : to make viscid or curdled : COAGULATE 3 : to make rigid, fixed, or immobile intransitive senses : to become congealed : SOLIDIFY - con·geal·ment /-m&nt/ noun
79.congenial	pleasant; friendly; in agreement with one's tastes and nature; Ex. congenial weather	Function: adjective Etymology: com- + genius 1 : having the same nature, disposition, or tastes : KINDRED 2 a : existing or associated together harmoniously b : PLEASANT; especially : agreeably suited to one's nature, tastes, or outlook c : SOCIABLE, GENIAL - con·ge·nial·i·ty /-"jE-nE-'a-l&-tE, -"jEn-'ya-/ noun - con·ge·nial·ly /-'jE-nE-&-lE, -'jEn-y&-/ adverb
80.congenital	existing at birth	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin congenitus, from com- + genitus, past participle of gignere to bring forth -- more at KIN 1 a : existing at or dating from birth <congenital deafness> b : constituting an essential characteristic : INHERENT <congenital fear of snakes> c : acquired during development in the uterus and not through heredity <congenital syphilis> 2 : being such by nature <congenital liar> synonym see INNATE - con·gen·i·tal·ly /-t&l-E/ adverb