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: a state of paralyzing dismay

consternation composure

composure ,

constitute [knsttjt / kn-] v.t. ; ;1. a. to be the elements or parts of; compose

b. to amount to; equal

2. a. to set up or establish according to law or provision

b. to found (an institution, for example)

c. to enact (a law or regulation)

3. to appoint to an office, dignity, function, or task;

designate

constitute abdicate

constrained [knstrind] a. , constrain release

constrained intemperate

intemperate , ,

constringe [knstrnd] v. , , : to cause to contract; constrict

commodious constringed

construct [knstrkt] v. //1. to form by assembling or combining parts; build

2. to create an argument or a sentence, for example) by

systematically arranging ideas or terms

construct : remodel :: compose : edit

consultation [knsltin / kn-] n. : the act or process of consulting

consummate [knsmit/kn-]/[knsmt] v. , adj. , , , ( ) ; consummate a marriage / consummate skill /

a consummate liar 1. a. to bring to completion or fruition; concludeb. to realize or achieve; fulfill

2. a. complete or perfect in every respect

b. supremely accomplished or skilled

c. complete; utter

consummate incomplete, unfinished, worst (s/c)

consummate abrogate (s/c)

consummate amateurish

contagious [kntids] a. : CATCHING1. of or relating to contagion

2. transmissible by direct or indirect contact; communicable

3. capable of transmitting disease; carrying a disease

4. spreading or tending to spread from one to another;infectious

sprain : injury :: cold : contagion (A B)

sprain (, )

contagious incommunicable

contaminate [kntmnit] v.t. hedge : loss :: quarantine : contamination :: safeguard : accident

quarantine (f)

contaminate purify

contemplate [kntmplit / kntem-] v.t. ;

1. to look at attentively and thoughtfully

2. to consider carefully and at length; meditate on or

ponder

3. to have in mind as an intention or possibility

contempt [kntmpt] n. : DISDAIN

1. disparaging or haughty disdain, as for something base or

unworthy; scorn

2. the state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace

3. open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of

a court of law or legislativ body

measly : contemptibly :: puny : weakly

measly ,

puny [pj:ni] , , of inferior size, strength,

or significance; weak

contemptuous : scornfulness

contempt : libel ::

redoubtable : regard, awe :: despicable : scorn, contempt, disregard

redoubtable ,

despicable , deserving of contempt or scorn; vile

wince : pain :: smile : pleasure :: pout : displeasure :: sneer : contempt

wince , to shrink or start involuntarily, as in pain

or distress

pout , to exhibit displeasure or disappointment

contemptible estimable

estimable , ;

content [kntnt] a. , =contentedv. n. ()

disaffected : contentment :: dubious : conviction, commitment ::anxious : serenity ()

disaffected , resentful and rebellious, especially

against authority

gripe : discontent :: praise : admiration

gripe , ; () ;

admiration : praise:: discontent: complain

content disaffected

restiveness contentment

restive , ; , ,

contented avaricious

contention [kntnn] n. , , , ; 1. the act or an instance of striving in controversy or debate

2. a striving to win in competition; rivalry3. an assertion put forward in argument

contention general agreement, concurrence, accord, concordance

concurrence ,

accord ,

contentious [kntns] a. , 1. given to contention; quarrelsome

2. involving or likely to cause contention; controversial

meddlesome : pry :: contentious : argue (EQUAL, : )

contentious conciliatory, friendly, agreeable

contiguous [kntgjus] adj. , ; 1. sharing an edge or boundary; touching

2. neighboring; adjacent

3. a. connecting without a break

b. connected in time; uninterrupted

contiguous : abut :: simultaneous : coincide

contingent [kntndnt] a. , ; ; ,

1. liable to occur but not with certainty; possible

2. dependent on conditions or occurrences not yet

established; conditional

3. happening by chance or accident

contingent on:dependent on STH that may or may not happen

continence [k ntnns / k n-] n. , 1. self-restraint; moderation.

2. voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge.

continence indulgence

continuous

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1. uninterrupted in time, sequence, substance, or extent

2. attached together in repeated units

continuity disjunction

contort [knt:rt] v. , ; ; /to twist, wrench, or bend severely out of shape

contortion : body :: grimace : face

grimace [grms] ,

contract [kntrkt] v. , ; /; ; , 1. to enter into by contract; establish or settle by formal

agreement

2. to acquire or incur

3. a. to reduce in size by drawing together; shrink

b. to pull together; wrinkle

contract : implode :: descend : plummet

contradictory [kntrdktri / kn-] a. paradox : contradictory :: epigram : wise (CHARACTER)

contravene [kntrvn / kn-] v. ; , : CONTRADICT

1. to act or be counter to; violate

2. to oppose in argument; gainsay

contravene support, buttress, uphold

contretemps [kntrt / kn-] n. , : an unforeseen event that disrupts the normal course of

things; an inopportune occurrence

contretemps felicity

contrite [kntrit, kntrait / kntrait] a. 1. feeling regret and sorrow for one's sins or offenses;

penitent

2. arising from or expressing contrition

apologize : contrite :: compliment : impressed

apologize : contrite :: vacillate : irresolute, hesitantcontrite impenitent, unapologetic

contrive [kntriv] v.1. to plan with cleverness or ingenuity; devise ,

2. to invent or fabricate, especially by improvisation

3. to plan with evil intend; scheme , 4. to bring about, as by scheming; manage ...contrived Obviously planned or calculated; not

spontaneous; laboredcontrived : design :: (EQUAL, : or )

contrived natural, genuine, spontaneous

control [kntrul] n. : an individual or group used as a standard of comparison in

a control experiment

control group experimented on

controvert [kntrv:rt] v. , : to raise arguments against; voice opposition to

controvert substantiate

substantiate ; ,

contumacious [kntjumis / kn-] a. , (, ) : REBELLIOUS

: obstinately disobedient or rebellious; insubordinate

contumacious : authority :: reactionary, hidebound, conservative :

change, innovation, noveltyhidebound , ; stubbornly prejudiced,

narrow-minded, or inflexible

contumacious obedient

conundrum [knndrm] n. , 1. a riddle in which a fanciful question is answered by a pun

2. a paradoxical, insoluble, or difficult problem; a dilemma

conundrum : solve :: tangle : unravel :: dilemma : ??? (A = B

)

unravel , ;

conundrum : perplexing :: polemic : contentious ()

(countermand : invalid)

countermand ,

convalesce [knvls / kn-] vi. : to return to health and strength after illness; recuperate

recuperate ,

recidivism : relapse :: rehabilitation : convalesce

recidivism /

relapse , ,

rehabilitation ; , ; ,

convene [knv:n] v. ( ) to come together usually for an official or public purpose;

assemble formally

convene adjourn

convenience [knvnjns] n. 1. the quality of being suitable to one's comfort, purposes, or

needs

2. personal comfort or advantage

3. something that increases comfort or saves work

opportune : convenience :: impermanent : transience (EQUAL)

opportune , , suited or right for a

particular purposeopportune inconvenient

convention [knvnn] n. , overdose : prescription :: indiscretion : convention

discreet /, , eccentric : conventional :: doyen : uninitiated

doyen [din] a man who is the oldest or senior member of a

group

uninitiated , not knowledgeable or skilled;

inexperienced

offbeat conventional

ossify transcend conventions

ossify to become set in a rigidly conventional pattern

transcend , ,

convergent [knv rdnt] a. : CONVERGING: tending to move toward one point or to approach each

other

converge spread out, ramifyramify , to have complicating

consequences or outgrowthsconvergent moving apart

discrepancy convergence

discrepancy , divergence or disagreement, as between

facts or claims; difference

conversant [knv rsnt, knvr- / knvr-] a. : familiar, as by study or experience

* conversance

conversant unfamiliar, ignorant

conversance lack of familiarity

convert [knv rt] v.t. n. , : to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another

veer : direction :: convert : beliefveer , to turn aside from a course, direction,

or purpose

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proselytizer : convert :: grandstand : impress (A = B, A=B)

proselytize [prslitiz] ,

salesperson : buy :: proselytizer : convert :: swindler : cheat ::

mediator : reconcile :: grandstand : impress

four-poster : bed :: convertible : automobile (A B)

four-poster 4

convert hold, remain

convex [knvks, kn- / knvks] adj. : having a surface or boundary that curves or bulges

outward, as the exterior of a sphereconvex dent

convey [knvi] v.t. , collude : cooperate :: smuggle : convey

collude to act together secretly to achieve a fraudulent,

illegal, or deceitful purpose

splint : immobilize :: duct : convey

conviction [knvkn] n. , 1. (law) a. the judgment of a jury or judge that a person is

guilty of a crime as charged b. the state of being found

or proved guilty

2. a. the act or process of convincing

b. the state of being convinced

3. a fixed or strong belief

disaffected : contentment :: dubious : conviction (A lack B)

disaffected resentful and rebellious, especially against authority

mediation : compromise :: prosecution : conviction (A B)

prosecution , ; ,

cogent unconvincing

cogent ; ,

convivial [knvvil] a. , ; , 1. fond of feasting, drinking, and good company; sociable

2. merry; festive

convivial : social ::

convoke [knvuk] v. : to cause to assemble in a meeting; convene

convoke adjourn

convoluted [knvltid / kn-] a. , :INVOLVED, INTRICATE

1. having numerous overlapping coils or folds

2. intricate; complicated

convoluted : complexity :: ephemeral : transience :: transient :

evanescence (EQUAL, :)

ephemeral , lasting for a markedly brief time

evanescent , ; , vanishing or

likely to vanish like vapor

convoluted : simplicity :: threadbare, timeworn : novelty (A B, )

threadbare , ;

timeworn , ; ,

convoluted straightforward

convulsion [knvln] n. , ; , 1. an intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular

contraction

2. an uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm

3. violent turmoil

paroxysm , ; a sudden outburst of emotion or action

convulsion : contraction :: frenzy : emotion

frenzy

,

,

a state of violent mental agitation or wildexcitement

coop [ku()p] n. : an enclosure or cage, as for poultry or small animals

corral : horses :: coop : chickens

corral (, )

cooperate [koupr?t|-p-] v. ()cooperate : connive :: take : steal

cooperative : conspire ::

copious [kupis] a. 1. yielding or containing plenty; affording ample supply

2. large in quantity; abundant

3. abounding in matter, thoughts, or words; wordywordy , ; ,

copious : abundant ::

copious sparse, dearth, meager, scanty

coquette [koukt] n. (flirt)supplicant : beseeching :: coquette : flirtatious

beseech , to address an earnest or urgent request

to; implore

cord [krd] n. , ; ; [1 =128 ]

ream : paper :: cord : wood :: acre : land :: volt : electricity :: quart :

liquid

ream () [, 500]

cordon [k rdn] n. , ; 1. a line of people, military posts, or sips stationed around an

area to enclose or guard it

2. a cord or braid worn as a fastening or an ornament

3. a ribbon usually worn diagonally across the brest as a

badge of honor or a decoration

levee : river :: cordon : crowd

levee ,

cornucopia [k rnjukupi] n. , ; ( ) : ABUNDANCEcornucopia : abundance :: mace : authority (A = B)mace () ()

cornucopia dearth, lack, pittance, modicum, paucity

pittance /;

corona [krun] n. , (, ) corona : sun :: atmosphere : planet

coronation [k rnin, kr-] n. : the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or the

sovereign's consort

coronation : reign :: wedding : marriage

reign , ; ,

corporeal [krp ril] a. , : SUBSTANTIAL1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the body

2. of material nature; tangible

corporeal intangible, disembodied, spiritual, immaterial

disembody

incorporeal incarnate

incarnate [ink:rnit] , ();

corpulent [k:rpjlnt|k:pju-] a. , ( ) ; excessively fat

corpulent emaciated, thin, gaunt

corral [krl / kr l] n. 1. an enclosure for confining livestock

2. an enclosure formed by a circle of wagons for defense

against attack during an encampment

corral : horses :: coop : chickens

correlative [krtiv|k-] adj. () related;corresponding

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correlative irrelative, unrelated

corroborate [krbrit / -rb-] v.t. ( ) ;: to support with evidence or authority

corroborate : evidence :: calumniate : falsehood

calumniate , to make maliciously or knowingly

false statements about

corroborate lessening of certainty

corroborate deny, controvert

controvert /, ,

corrosive [krusiv] n. a. ; adj. 1. having the capability or tendency to cause corrosion

2. gradually destructive; steadily harmful

3. spitefully sarcastic

etch : corrosive :: glue : adhesive (CHARACTER)

corrugate [k rgit] v. : to shape into folds or parallel and alternating ridges and

grooves

corrugated smooth

corrugated [k

rgitid, kr- / kr-] adj. : to

shape into folds or parallel and alternating ridges and grooves.

corrugated smooth

corrupt [krpt]1. marked by immorality and perversion; depraved ,

2. venal; dishonest

3. containing errors or alterations, as a text ,

perversion , , ; ,

pervert , ; /

venal , ; ,

corruption purity

cosmopolitan [kzmpltn / kzmpl-] a. , : having worldwide rather than limited or provincial scope

or bearing

bigot : tolerant :: provincial : cosmopolitan (OPPOSITE, : )

tolerant ,

bigoted : tolerance :: servile : domination

servile ; , , , abjectly

submissive; slavish

insularity cosmopolitanism

insular cosmopolitan

insular [nsjlr] ; , ; ,

cosset [ksit / ks-] v. , :PAMPER n.

: to treat as a pet

cosset : denounce ::

cosset slight

cosset bemean, ignore, denounce, mistreat

cosseted unspoiled ( 1)

coterie [kutri] n. / , : an intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a

unifying common interest or purpose

: a small, often select group of persons who associate with

one another frequently

coterie : group :: (A B)

coterie: intimate :: flock : bird, sheep (A B)

intimate n.

countenance [kuntnns] v. , , , n. , ; , : SANCTION

: to give or express approval to

n. 1. appearance, especially the expression of the face

2. the face or facial features

3. a. a look or expression indicative of encouragement or of

moral support

b. support or approval

countenance : toleration :: demur : objection (EQUAL)

countenance condemn, forbid, refuse to approve, refuse to to lerate,

regard with disfavor

counterfeit [kuntrft] n. , : FORGED1. to make a copy of, usually with the intent to defraud; forge

2. to make a pretense of; feignsophism : reasoning :: counterfeit : money

sophism [sfizm] ,

countermand [kuntrmnd, -m nd] v. ( ) ,1. to cancel or reverse (a previously issued command or

order)

2. to recall by a contrary order

countermand : order :: rescind : law :: revoke : license

rescind (, ) to make void; repeal or annul

revoke (, , ) ,

counterpart [kuntrp rt] n. , : DUPLICATE1. a. one that closely resembles another

b. one that has the same functions and characteristics as

another; an opposite number

2. a copy or duplicate of a legal paper

3. a. one of two parts that fit and complete each other

b. one that serves as a complement

couple [kpl] n. v , , , 1. to link together; connect

2. a. to join as spouses; marry

b. to join in sexual unioncouple disconnect

couple divide

couplet [kplit] n. 2 (), () : DISTICHunit of verse consisting of two successive lines, usually

rhyming and having the same meter and often forming a

complete thought or syntactic unit

couplet : sentence ::

courageous adj. : having or characterized by courage; valiant

courageous diffident

court [krt] n. v. , ()1. a. to attempt to gain; seek

b. to behave so as to invite or incur

2. to try to gain the love or affections of, especially to seek tomarry

3. to attempt to gain the favor of by attention or flattery

court repel intentionally, repulse intentionally, snub, reject, shun

snub ;

spurn court, crave, embrace

spurn , to reject disdainfully or contemptuously;

scorn

crave ,

courtesy [k rtsi] n. , ; , 1. a. polite behavior b. a polite gesture or remark

2. a. consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence

b. willingness or generosity in providing something needed

courtroom [k rtr()m]