English to English Dictionary

company town

A town in which almost all employment, housing, and stores are owned by a single company, typically a large industrial employer such as a mine or mill.

concordant

In agreement or harmony; consistent.

concurrent

Existing, happening, or done at the same time.

confer

To have a discussion with someone in order to exchange opinions or get advice.

confidential

Spoken or written in secret; trusted with private matters.

conjecture

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

constituency

A body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.

contusion

An injury where blood vessels in the skin are damaged, causing discoloration; a bruise.

conundrum

A confusing and difficult problem or question.

convoke

Call together or summon (an assembly or meeting).

coroner

An official who investigates violent, sudden, or suspicious deaths.

corpulent

(Of a person) fat; having a large, bulky body.