Root: con/com/col

12 GRE vocabulary words

About this Root

Understanding the "con/com/col" root helps you decode unfamiliar words on the GRE. Words sharing this root often have related meanings.

conceit

over-high opinion of too much pride

conciliatory

intended or likely to placate or pacify.

conclusive

of evidence or argument) having or likely to have the effect of proving a case; decisive.

concoct

invent, prepare by mixing together

concomitant

accompanying

concord

agreement or harmony

condescend

show that one feels superior; be patronizing.

condone

accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive).

conducive

having the property of conducting something (especially heat or electricity).

confound

A confounding variable.

congeal

make or become stiff and solid

congenial

Having the same or very similar nature, personality, tastes, habits or interests.