Vocabulary Word
Word: conglomerate
Definition: corporation made up of several different companies in diversified fields; mass of various material gathered together; rock consisting of small stones held together by clay; V.
Definition: corporation made up of several different companies in diversified fields; mass of various material gathered together; rock consisting of small stones held together by clay; V.
Sentences Containing 'conglomerate'
In the Cordillera, I estimated one mass of conglomerate at ten thousand feet; and although conglomerates have probably been accumulated at a quicker rate than finer sediments, yet from being formed of worn and rounded pebbles, each of which bears the stamp of time, they are good to show how slowly the mass must have been heaped together.
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::: vitiate - spoil the effect of; make inoperative; corrupt morally
::: mores - conventions; moral standards; moral customs
::: vicissitude - change (esp. from good to bad); change of fortune; CF. the last emperor of China
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::: jaunty - cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat
::: appease - pacify or soothe; Ex. appease a crying baby; N. appeasement
::: quash - crush; suppress; squash; subdue; annul; Ex. quash a rebellion/the decision of the low court
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