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conditionnoun and verbExample: The contract contained a condition allowing us to escape liability. nounExample: His exercise will condition himself to the cold. verb... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
conferencenounExample: The politician called a news conference.Example: The professor and students held a conference to review the course materials.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
confidentadjectiveExample: Her confident demeanor belied her lack of preparation.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
congratulate - correct spelling congratulateverbSee congratulations.Example: We congratulate you on your success.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
congratulations - correct spelling congratulationsnounSee congratulate.Example: We offer you our warmest congratulations on your victory.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
connoisseur - correct spelling connoisseurnounExample: The discriminate art connoisseur preferred the works of Michelangelo.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
conquerverbExample: The dictator wanted to conquer the world.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
consciencenounNot conscious.Example: The brutal dictator had no conscience and slaughtered thousands.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
conscientious - correct spelling conscientiousadjectiveExample: His conscientious study paid off when he took the exam.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
consciousadjectiveNot conscience.Example: He was conscious of the criticism and sought to improve his work.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
consensusnounExample: We reached a consensus and agreed to launch the new product.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
consequence - correct spelling consequence nounExample: A natural consequence of excessive drinking is deep depression.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
consequently - correct spelling consequently adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: It rained for weeks, and consequently our well is full.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
considerable - correct spelling considerable adjectiveExample: He invested considerable funds in the venture.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
consistency - correct spelling consistency nounExample: His consistency in treating everyone equally reassured his staff.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
consistent adjectiveExample: The consistent work ethic of the CEO ensured the company’s success.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
continual adjectiveNote: Many dictionaries advise writers to use continual when they mean “intermittent” and continuous when they mean “uninterrupted.” But the terms are used interchangeably in many forms of writing and speeches.Grammar.com... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
continuous adjectiveNote: Many dictionaries advise writers to use continual when they mean “intermittent” and continuous when they mean “uninterrupted.” But the terms are used interchangeably in many forms of writing and speeches.Grammar.com... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
controlled verb (past tense and past participle of the verb control) and adjectiveExample: She controlled her staff with discipline and incentives. verbExample: The dike ensured a controlled release of water. adjective... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
controversial - correct spelling controversial adjectiveExample: The controversial speaker talked about conspiracies of the government.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
controversy - correct spelling controversy nounExample: The controversy over accounting practices prompted the SEC to investigate.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
convenience - correct spelling convenience nounExample: “It would be a convenience to all if these two pronouns [that and which] were used with precision.” —Strunk & White.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
convenient adjectiveExample: His wife supported his convenient alibi: He was in bed at the time of the shooting.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
conversation - correct spelling conversation nounExample: We enjoyed our conversation on the front porch about matters of moment.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
coolly adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: He coolly waited for his boss to finish the tirade.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
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