Definition: 1) compliance with standards, rules, or laws, 2) behaviour in accordance with socially accepted conventions, 3) similarity in form or type; agreement in character
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conjure up
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Definition: 1) to create or achieve something difficult or unexpected, as if by magic, 2) to bring something such as a feeling or memory to your mind, 3) to make something appear using magic powers
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conscientious
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Definition: careful, with attention to detail, willing to complete a task well
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consciousness
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Definition: state or quality of awareness
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consecutive
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Definition: following one after another without an interruption
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consent
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Definition: permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
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consolidate
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Definition: 1) to bring together several things, so that they become more effective, 2) to make physically stronger or firmer, 3) to dispose of unwanted items and organise the remaining.
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constitute
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Definition: 1) to be (a part) of a whole, 2) to combine to form (a whole), 3) to be or be equivalent to (something), 4) to give legal or constitutional form to (an institution); establish by law
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contagious
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Definition: 1) transmissible by direct or indirect contact with an infected person, 2) exciting similar emotions or conduct in others
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contingent
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Definition: 1) subject to chance, 2) (of losses, liabilities, etc.) that can be anticipated to arise if a particular event occurs, 3) occurring or existing only if certain circumstances are the case
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convene
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Definition: to come or bring together for a meeting or activity
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conversely
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Definition: introducing a statement or idea which reverses one that has just been made or referred to
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convoluted
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Definition: (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow
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copious
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Definition: abundant in supply or quantity
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countenance
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Definition: 1) a person's face or expression, 2) support or approval
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counteract
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Definition: to act against (something) in order to reduce its force or neutralise it
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counterpart
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Definition: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation
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credible
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Definition: 1) able to be believed; reasonable to trust or believe, 2) good enough to be effective
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cunning
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Definition: having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion
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curate
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Definition: select, organise, and look after the items in a collection or exhibition
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