7001 - 8000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 20

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
collocation noun In English collocation is important in good writing. to place together in proper order
colloquial adj You should use colloquial language for comprehension. appropriate language
commemorate verb Her speech will commemorate the fallen hero. to honor the memory with a ceremony
commute verb We commute to work in an automobile. to travel
compartment noun We kept the machine in a storage compartment. a separate room, section, or chamber
compatible adj. We have a compatible family relationship. capable of existing in harmony
competence noun We questioned his competence to do that job. the ability to being well qualified; ability
concave adj. The inside of a bowl has a concave surface. curved like the inner surface of a ball
concession noun He operated a newspaper concession. the space allotted for a specific purpose
conciliate verb We must conciliate their objections. to overcome the distrust or animosity of