A-Z-08 — Words

60 words across 1 groups

A-Z-08 — 60 words
clutch verb
To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly
coddle verb
To treat in an indulgent or overprotective way
conk verb
To hit someone on the head, usually with a heavy object.
clutter noun
A collection of things lying about in an untidy mass
cog noun
A member of a large organization whose job makes them feel as if they are not important.
concoction noun
A mixture of various ingredients or elements
clunky adjective
Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated
cockeyed adjective
Crooked or askew; not level; or an idea that is crazy or foolish.
colicky adjective
Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines
connive verb
To secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur
conquest noun
The subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force.
collusion noun
Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others
colossal adjective
Extremely large
commotion noun
A state of confused and noisy disturbance
cogent adjective
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing
collide verb
What happens when a moving object hits something violently
conjure verb
To make something appear
complacent adjective
Being too confident because danger is being ignored.
coerce verb
To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.
coax verb
To gently pursuade someone to do something
contentious adjective
Likely to cause disagreement or argument
cluster nounverb
noun
A group of similar things or people positioned closely together.
cluster nounverb
verb
To stand or be positioned close together in a group.
cognizant adjective
To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.
coherent adjective
Well-organized or unified in structure or thought.
congested adjective
Too full, blocked, or crowded.
companionship adjective
The act of spending time with someone for comfort or company.
compassion adjective
A deep awareness of the suffering of others, combined with a desire to help.
compatible adjective
Capable of operating or functioning together; able to exist or work together without conflict.
compulsion noun
A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement.
compulsive adjective
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.
concoct verb
To invent or devise a plan, story, or excuse, often in a clever or dishonest way.
condemn verb
To express strong disapproval of something, especially on moral grounds.
confidante noun
Someone in whom you confide your thoughts, feelings, or problems.
conflict noun
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
confront verb
To deal directly with a problem or difficult situation or person.
confrontational adjective
Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way.
congeal verb
To become fixed, firm, or rigid; to change from a fluid or soft state to a thickened or solid state.
consensus noun
Collective judgment or belief that is the result of discussion or negotiation.
considerate adjective
Showing concern for the needs or feelings of others.
conspiracy noun
An agreement between people to work together against someone or something, usually in secret, sometimes against the law.
contempt noun
A strong feeling of dislike or disrespect toward someone or something considered unworthy.
conduit noun
A person or organization that acts as a medium for transmitting something (like information or money).
concede verb
To give in or surrender, especially after a struggle or competition.
confiscate verb
To take something away from someon, or seize property, as a penalty or punishment.
collapse nounverb
noun
When something breaks and falls down.
collapse nounverb
verb
To lose strength or energy, and fall down or cave in suddenly, often due to structural failure or overwhelming force.
concise adjective
Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail.
contender noun
A person or group competing with others trying to achieve the same goal.
conflagration noun
a large fire that causes a lot of damage; or a large and violent event.
compliant adjective
Being willing to do what one is asked to do, following set of rules, regulations, and standards.
conceal verb
To keep something secret, and prevent it from being known or noticed.
conformist noun
A person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs, rather than doing things that are different or original.
contemplate verb
To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way.
comprehensive adjective
Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
comprehend verb
To understand something completely
collaborate verb
To work together with someone else for a special purpose, such as to create something.
confess verb
To admit that you have done something wrong.
comeback noun
A situation in which someone or something becomes popular, famous, or successful again after a period of being much less popular,
commiserate verb
To feel or express sympathy towards someone.