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A musician, such as a pianist, who plays along with a performer or performers.
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accompaniment noun
accompany verb
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The opera singer asked Alan to be her accompanist on the piano. |
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One who knowingly aids or helps another person break a law but is not necessarily present at the time of the crime.
Example
Bobby was cindy's willing accomplice in the plot to raid the refrigerator. |
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An alliance, usually temporary, of a group of people with a common cause.
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A coalition of groups favored increased support for nation parks. |
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adjective
Belonging to a communit, group, or society; public
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Communally adverb
commune noun
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The communal recreation room was a popular feature provided by the company. |
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Something that completes, makes up a whole, or brings to perfection.
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To make complete; add to the effect of.
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complementary adjective
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An attractive table setting is a complement to a well-prepared meal. |
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verb
To bring or come together in a crowd or assembly.
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congregation noun
congregational adjective
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The geese congregated in a large group in front of the pond. |
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General agreement among a group of people.
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The board of directors reached a consensus that the company should have a new headquarters constructed. |
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a new member of a club or organization; a person being placed formally in an office, a society, or he armed forces.
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Induct verb
Induction noun
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The army inductees were outfitted in uniforms for their first field exercise. |
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adjective
a. Made up of variety of different elements or ingredients.
b. Not fallig into a particular category.
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miscellany noun
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In the cluttered attic, Meg found old toys, books, and other miscellaneous objects. |
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noun
A large group of people or things gathered or packed closely together; a crowd
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a. To crowd into; gather
b. To move in a throng
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Throngs of shoppers filled the aisles of the department store. |
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