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Describing Words — Lesson 100
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confident
ˈkɑːnfədənt
Feeling sure about yourself and your abilities — I'm confident that we will win the game.
I'm confident that we will win the game.
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confidential
ˌkɑːnfɪˈdenʃəl
Something that is confidential is meant to be kept secret and private — the report is marked confidential.
Please keep this information confidential.
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confidentially
ˌkɑːnfɪˈdenʃəli
Used to indicate that something is said or written privately and should not be — can I speak to you confidentially about the project?
The report was marked 'confidentially' and only senior staff could access it.
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confidently
kənˈfɪdəntli
In a way that shows self-assurance and certainty — they walked confidently into the new challenge.
She confidently presented her ideas to the team.
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confrontational
ˌkɑːnfrənˈteɪʃənəl
Having or showing a readiness or tendency to argue or fight in an aggressive way — he has a confrontational approach to debates.
He has a confrontational approach to debates.
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congenial
kənˈdʒiːniəl
Pleasant, friendly, and agreeable — the hotel had a congenial atmosphere.
We spent a congenial evening with friends.
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congenital
kənˈdʒenətəl
Present from birth — the baby was born with a congenital heart defect.
The baby was born with a congenital heart defect.
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congratulatory
kənˈɡrætʃələtɔri
Expressing praise, happiness, or good wishes for someone's success — they sent a congratulatory card for the wedding.
She received a congratulatory message from her colleagues.
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congressional
kənˈɡreʃənl
Relating to Congress, the legislative body of the United States federal government — congressional representatives voted on the new bill.
The congressional hearing was broadcast live on television.
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congruent
ˈkɑːŋɡruənt
Describing something that matches or agrees with something else — the two triangles are congruent in size and shape.
The two triangles are congruent in size and shape.
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conical
ˈkɑːnɪkəl
Shaped like a cone — the mountain has a conical peak.
The mountain has a conical peak.
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coniferous
kəˈnɪfərəs
Relating to or denoting trees that bear cones and have needle-like or — pines and firs are coniferous trees.
Coniferous trees keep their leaves throughout the year.
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