Definition: 1) additional but subordinate; secondary, 2) (euphemistic) denoting inadvertent casualties and destruction in civilian areas in the course of military operations, 3) descended from the same stock but by a different line, 4) situated side by side; parallel
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collected
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Definition: 1) (of a person) calm and self-controlled, 2) (of individual works) brought together in one volume or edition
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collision
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Definition: 1) an act or instance of colliding, 2) an encounter between particles (such as atoms or molecules) resulting in exchange or transformation of energy
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colloquial
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Definition: denoting a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation
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commendable
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Definition: deserving praise
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commute
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Definition: to travel regularly between your place of work and your home
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compelling
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Definition: provoking so much interest to the point of being irresistible
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compendium
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Definition: collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication
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compile
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Definition: to collect information from different places and arrange it in a book, report, or list
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complacency
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Definition: a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
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complementary
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Definition: combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasise the qualities of each other or another
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comply with
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Definition: to act according to the prescribed rules
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composure
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Definition: the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself
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concession
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Definition: 1) a compromise, 2) a reduction or discount given by an organisation, 3) a right or privilege.
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concur
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Definition: 1) to be of the same opinion, 2) to happen at the same time
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condone
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Definition: 1) to accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive), 2) to approve or sanction (something), especially with reluctance
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confer
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Definition: 1) to discuss something, 2) to give someone a title or medal
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confine
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Definition: 1) keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, or time), 2) restrain or forbid someone from leaving (a place), 3) to be unable to leave
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conflicted
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Definition: having or showing confused and mutually inconsistent feelings
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