complication |
something that makes a situation more difficult or complicated. |
compliment |
an expression of praise, admiration, or approval. [3 definitions] |
complimentary |
expressing or giving praise. [2 definitions] |
comply |
to do what is asked or demanded; act in agreement with a rule (sometimes followed by "with"). |
component |
a part of something. |
compose |
to be the parts of; make up. [3 definitions] |
composer |
someone who composes something, especially music. |
composite |
made up of several parts. |
composition |
the act of composing. [5 definitions] |
compost |
a mixture of decaying leaves, vegetables, or manure that is used to improve garden soil. |
composure |
calmness in thinking or acting; self-control. |
compound1 |
made up of two or more parts or elements. [6 definitions] |
compound sentence |
a sentence made of two or more independent clauses. The sentences are joined by a conjunction or semicolon. "The sky darkened, and the wind howled" is a compound sentence. |
comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. |
comprehension |
the act, process, or result of comprehending; understanding. |
comprehensive |
including everything or almost everything; wide in range. |
compress |
to press into less space; squeeze closely together. [3 definitions] |
comprise |
to be made up of; consist of. |
compromise |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. [3 definitions] |
compulsory |
required or necessary. |
compute |
to figure out or calculate by using arithmetic. [2 definitions] |