Con-, Co-, Com-, and Col- Words Flashcards

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What does the prefix 'con-' generally indicate?

Separate

Away from

Together (correct)

Opposite

What does 'compete' mean?

To play with others at a game or sport

What is a 'collision'?

A brief event in which two or more items come together; an accident

What is a 'community'?

A place where people live together Signup and view all the answers

What does 'collection' refer to?

The act of bringing together things of the same type Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'companion'?

Someone you spend a lot of time with Signup and view all the answers

What does 'company' mean?

When you are with other people Signup and view all the answers

Define 'college'.

A large school where you can study after high school and get a degree Signup and view all the answers

What does 'collide' mean?

To hit something violently Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'collect'?

To get things of the same type from different places and bring them together Signup and view all the answers

What does 'compact' mean?

Closely packed together Signup and view all the answers

Define 'compress'.

Squeeze or press together Signup and view all the answers

What is 'composition'?

The way something is put together Signup and view all the answers

Define 'combine'.

To put together and make as one Signup and view all the answers

What does 'complete' mean?

To fill up; bring to a whole Signup and view all the answers

What is 'collateral'?

An object pledged when borrowing money Signup and view all the answers

What does 'concentrate' mean?

To draw together or meet in one common center Signup and view all the answers

What does 'construct' mean?

Put together out of components or parts Signup and view all the answers

Define 'conduct'.

The way a person behaves toward other people Signup and view all the answers

What does 'concoct' refer to?

Prepare or cook by mixing ingredients together Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'conference'?

A meeting that brings people together Signup and view all the answers

What does 'confer' mean?

To discuss something with someone else Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'commune'?

A body of people or families living together and sharing everything Signup and view all the answers

Define 'compile'.

To gather together in an organized form Signup and view all the answers

What does 'collaborate' mean?

To work together on a job or project Signup and view all the answers

Describe circles with the same middle point: concentric ______

circles Signup and view all the answers

What does 'conductor' mean?

One who directs an orchestra or group Signup and view all the answers

What does 'congregate' mean?

To come together as a group Signup and view all the answers

Define 'congregation'.

An assemblage of people or animals collected together Signup and view all the answers

What does 'collate' mean?

To put together from various sources Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'colleague'?

One of a group of people who work together Signup and view all the answers

What does 'colloquial' mean?

Characteristic of informal conversation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'communicate' mean?

To express oneself clearly Signup and view all the answers

What does 'compare' mean?

To examine to find similarities or differences Signup and view all the answers

What does 'compose' mean?

To create or produce Signup and view all the answers

What does 'communal' refer to?

For or by a group rather than individuals Signup and view all the answers

What does 'contract' mean?

To pull together to make smaller in size Signup and view all the answers

What does 'connect' mean?

To fasten or put together two or more pieces Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Directional Prefixes

Con-, co-, com-, and col- are Latin prefixes meaning "together" or "with."

Compete

Engaging in a game or sport alongside others.

Collision

A brief event where two or more items meet; often refers to accidents involving vehicles.

Community

A living space where people reside together.

Collection

Gathering similar items from various locations to form a cohesive group; can also refer to sets of attractive or interesting objects.

Companion

Someone who spends significant time with you, either as a friend or during travel; also refers to things that complement each other.

Company

The presence of others; a group of individuals together for social interaction or common purposes.

College

An institution for higher education where students can study and earn degrees after high school.

Collide

The action of two moving objects hitting each other, especially from different directions.

Collect

The act of gathering items of the same type from various locations into one place.

Compact

Objects that are closely packed together, maximizing space efficiency.

Compress

The process of pressing something to reduce its size or volume.

Composition

The arrangement and combination of distinct elements to form a unified whole.

Combine

To join or bring together different parts to create a single entity.

Complete

Having all necessary parts or elements; a state of being whole or finished.

Collateral

An item pledged as security when borrowing money.

Concentrate

To focus on a central point or gather together in one location.

Construct

To build or assemble by fitting components together.

Conduct

Refers to an individual's behavior towards others.

Concoct

To create or prepare by mixing various ingredients.

Conference

A gathering for people to exchange information or views.

Confer

Engaging in discussion or consultation with others.

Commune

A group living together sharing resources; can refer to deep conversations between individuals.

Compile

The process of gathering information in an organized form, like a list.

Collaborate

Working cooperatively with others on a project or task.

Concentric

Describes circles or spheres sharing a common center but differing in size.

Conductor

A person who directs musical groups or oversees public transport systems.

Congregate

To assemble or gather as a crowd.

Congregation

A group united by common faith, typically attending the same church.

Collate

The action of organizing documents or information from various sources.

Colleague

A professional associate or coworker.

Colloquial

Language used in informal conversation rather than formal writing.

Communicate

The ability to express oneself clearly while sharing information.

Compare

Analyzing similarities and differences between sets of characters, situations, or ideas.

Compose

To create or produce something by putting together various elements.

Communal

Shared or used by a group rather than individuals.

Contract

To reduce in size or volume through pressure; the opposite of expanding.

Connect

The act of joining or fastening multiple pieces together.

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