6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 21

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
colossal adj. It amounted to a colossal mistake. to a great degree
commissioner noun He served a the police commissioner. official in charge
communion noun In that matter we are in communion. sharing of thought, feelings
compassion noun We must have some compassion over her problem. aware of suffering and want to help
complement noun We must try to complement her efforts. help to make complete
verb Flowers can complement the room. increase the beauty
concede verb I concede we made errors. acknowledge, admit
confide verb If you confide in her you may regret it. tell something in confidence
confound verb He continues to confound his critics. frustrate, confuse
congenial adj. It amounted to a rather congenial conversation. friendly, relaxed