diploma vocab 3

conceit

A fanciful expression, usually in the form of an extended metaphor or surprising analogy between seemingly dissimilar objects. Displays intellectual cleverness due to the unusual comparison being made.

conciliatory

Appeasing; make concessions; showing willingness to reconcile; to give in

concubine

a mistress or a wife of secondary rank, often a servant chosen to bring more children to the family

condescend

Talk down to; to speak lowly towards another

consensus

A general agreement; agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole

contempt

A feeling of disdain for anything considered mean or worthless; hatred; a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body

contentment

a state of happiness and satisfaction

continuum

A gradual progression through many stages between one extreme and another

contrive

to plan cleverly; to devise a plan

conventions

a way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity; societal expectations of how something is typically done

conviction

A fixed or strong belief, (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed

cosmopolitan

Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures; Sophisticated; of worldwide scope or applicability; a place that is "diverse," or bustling with lots of people of varying nationalities

countenance

A person's face or facial expression

credible

believable; reliable

crude

not carefully or expertly made; tasteless; indecent

cumulative

increasing, building upon itself

despair

the complete loss or absence of hope

compromise

a settlement of differences in which each side gives up something

contemplative

studying, thinking, reflecting on an issue

convergence

joining of parts

cunning

sly, clever at being deceitful

cynical

doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives

deceitfulness

Dishonesty and fraudulence; misrepresentation of self; embellishment or fabrication when relating events.

deferential

respectful and polite in a submissive way

defiant

openly or boldly resisting authority