Adjective
credible
IPA /ˈkredəbl/
Reasonable or trustworthy enough to be accepted as true by someone considering the evidence.
See example sentence: credible
His explanation for the broken window did not sound credible.
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Noun
contingency
IPA /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
A possible future event, especially a problem, that you prepare for even though it may never happen.
See example sentence: contingency
We kept some spare cash for an unexpected contingency during the trip.
Verb
contend
IPA /kənˈtend/
To state and defend a view that you believe is true, especially during a discussion or argument.
See example sentence: contend
I contend that a quiet evening can be more enjoyable than a party.
Noun
connotation
IPA /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃn/
An extra feeling or idea that a word suggests, beyond its direct or basic meaning.
See example sentence: connotation
The word home has a warm connotation for many people.
Adjective
conclusive
IPA /kənˈkluːsɪv/
Providing such clear evidence that a question can be settled without reasonable doubt.
See example sentence: conclusive
The photograph was conclusive proof that the parcel had arrived.
Adjective
congruent
IPA /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/
Matching or agreeing with something else, so that the two ideas or actions do not conflict.
See example sentence: congruent
Her careful spending is congruent with her wish to live simply.
Verb
confer
IPA /kənˈfɜː(r)/
To discuss something with another person in order to exchange ideas or decide what to do.
See example sentence: confer
I need to confer with my family before accepting the invitation.
Verb
concede
IPA /kənˈsiːd/
To accept that something is true or reasonable after previously disagreeing with it or resisting the idea.
See example sentence: concede
I had to concede that her route was quicker than mine.
Adjective
competent
IPA /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/
Having the skills and knowledge needed to carry out a task properly and to an acceptable standard.
See example sentence: competent
We hired a competent electrician to repair the faulty lights.
Verb
compensate
IPA /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/
To provide something that balances a loss or disadvantage and makes its effects less serious.
See example sentence: compensate
The beautiful view helped compensate for the room's small size.
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