Lesson 3: Cooperation and Groups

Accompanist

Noun- A musician, such as a pianist, who plays along with a performer or performers. 

Related word: Accompaniment (noun) Accompany (verb)

Example: the opera singer asked Alan to be her accompanist on the piano 

Accomplice

Noun- One who knowingly AIDS or helps another person break a law but is not necessarily present at the time of the crime 

Example:  Bobby was Cindy's willingly accomplice in the plot to raid the refrigerator 

Alliance

Noun- An alliance, usually temporary, of a group of people with a common cause.

Example: A coalition of groups favored increased support for national parks.

Communal

Adjective- Belonging to a community, group, or society; public.

Related Word: Communally (adverb) commune (noun)

Example: The communal reaction room was a popular feature provided by the company

Complement

Noun- Something that completes, makes up a whole, or brings to perfection. (verb) To make complete; add to the effect

Related Word: Complementary (adjective)

Example: An attractive table setting is a complement to a well-prepared meal

Congreate

Verb- To bring or come together in a crowd or assembly.

Related Word: Congregation (noun) Congregational (adjective)

Example: The geese congregated in a large group in front of the pond

Consensus

Noun- General agreement among a group of people.

Example: The board of directors reached a consensus that the company should have a new headquarters constructed

Inductee

Noun- A new member of a club or organization; a person being placed formally in an office, a society, or the armed forces.

Related Word: Induct (verb) induction (noun)

Example: The army inductees were outfitted in uniforms for their first field exercise

Miscellaneous

Adjective- a. Made up of a variety of different elements or ingredients. b. Not falling into a particular category.

Related Word: Miscellany (noun)

Example: In the cluttered attic, Meg found old toys, books, and other miscellaneous objects

Throng

Noun- A large group of people or things gathered or packed closely together; a crowd. Verb- a. To a crown into; gather. b. To move in a throng.

Example: Throngs of shoppers filled the aisles of the department store.