Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Describing a surface that has smooth, shell-like curves and dips, similar to the inside of a shell.

Example: The conchoidal fracture of the obsidian made it easy to shape into tools.

Definition: The area of science that focuses on studying mollusks and their shells.

Example: She is studying conchology to learn more about different types of shells.

Definition: Related to a council or a group of people who come together to make decisions.

Example: The conciliar decisions were important for the future of the community.

Definition: To try to make someone less angry or hostile, or to bring people together after a disagreement.

Example: She tried to conciliate her friends after their argument by apologizing and offering to help.

Definition: The act of resolving a disagreement or conflict by bringing about peace and understanding between the parties involved.

Example: The two countries reached a conciliation after months of negotiations.

Definition: Intended to make peace or resolve differences between people.

Example: The conciliative approach helped to ease tensions between the two groups.

Definition: A person who helps to settle disagreements or bring peace between others.

Example: The conciliator worked hard to resolve the conflict between the two parties.

Definition: Willing to make peace or compromise in order to resolve a disagreement or conflict.

Example: Her conciliatory tone helped to ease the tension in the room.

Definition: A quality of being arranged in a harmonious and elegant way, especially in design or style.

Example: The concinnity of the poem's structure made it a pleasure to read.

Definition: Expressing a lot of information in a few words without unnecessary details.

Example: The teacher appreciated the student's concise summary of the book.