Vocabulary and Synonyms

Concentric means having a common center, like circles within circles that share the same central point. Option C correctly defines this as 'having a common center'. The other options are unrelated: luxury lover (A), obscure (B), or rubble (D).

Conception can mean beginning, origin, or the process of forming an idea or plan. Option C correctly identifies this as 'beginning'. The other options are unrelated: a flatterer (A), a leader (B), or a red heading (D).

'Compute' means to calculate, reckon, or determine by mathematical methods. Option C 'reckon' is correct as it's a direct synonym meaning to calculate or estimate. The other options are unrelated: A refers to suffering heat, B describes unreasonable behavior, and D is an architectural term.

'Conjecture' means to form an opinion or conclusion without sufficient evidence, essentially to guess or surmise. Option C 'surmise' is the correct synonym. Options A (steadfast), B (approve), and D (pertaining to brain) are unrelated to the meaning of conjecture.

"Conjugal" relates to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife. Distractors like "place of refuge" (asylum) or "genuine" (authentic) are incorrect.

'Concomitant' means occurring simultaneously or accompanying something else. Option C 'that which accompanies' is the correct definition. The other options are unrelated: A means not natural, B is informal language, and D means to search thoroughly.

'Concordat' refers to a formal agreement or pact, especially between the Vatican and a government. Option C 'formal agreement' is the correct definition. The other options are incorrect: A is a sore, B means dry land, and D means mysterious.

'Concur' means to agree or be of the same opinion. Option C 'agree' is the correct synonym. The other options are unrelated: A means hidden intentionally, B refers to nobility, and D is a deceptive trick.

'Condescend' means to behave in a way that shows one considers oneself superior to others, especially when doing something considered beneath one's dignity. Option C captures this negative connotation of acting with a superior air. The other options are unrelated: A is a demand, B means fragrant, and D means exile.

In this context, confidence refers to self-assurance or belief in one's abilities. Option C correctly captures this meaning. The distractors are unrelated: impolite behavior, art/skill, or a procession.

Confidential means secret or private, intended to be kept confidential. Option C 'spoken or written in secret' correctly defines this. The distractors are unrelated: unscrupulous, saboteur, or casual.

Confine means to enclose or limit within a space. Option C 'shut in an enclosed space' correctly captures this meaning. The distractors are unrelated: boorish, overly sweet, or to quibble.

Confluence refers to a flowing together of two or more streams, rivers, or abstract things. Option C 'flowing together' correctly captures this meaning. The distractors are unrelated: sly behavior, cruelty, or heavenly.

A conformist is someone who uncritically follows the customs, behaviors, and norms of a group. Option A ('lying below') is incorrect - that would describe something subjacent. Option B ('Scandinavian myth') is unrelated. Option D ('abstaining from sexual intercourse') describes celibacy or abstinence, not conformity.