n. (pl. -s or -ti) composition for solo instrument(s) and orchestra. [italian]

n. - private meeting.

- rc ch. A assembly of cardinals for the election of a pope. B meeting-place for this. [latin clavis key]

v. (-ding) 1 bring or come to an end.

- (often foll. By from or that) infer.

- settle (a treaty etc.). [latin concludo: related to *close1]

—adj. - a existing in a material form; real. B specific, definite (concrete evidence; a concrete proposal).

- gram. (of a noun) denoting a material object as opposed to a quality, state, etc. —n. (often attrib.) Mixture of gravel, sand, cement, and water, used for building. —v. (-ting) cover with or embed in concrete. [latin cresco cret- grow]

v. (-sing) 1 make denser or more concentrated.

- express in fewer words.

- reduce or be reduced from a gas or vapour to a liquid. [latin: related to *dense]

n. Small bits of coloured paper thrown by wedding guests at the bride and groom. [italian]

v. (-ting) blend or fuse together (esp. Two variant texts into one). conflation n. [latin flo flat- blow]

—n. - a state of opposition. B fight, struggle.

- (often foll. By of) clashing of opposed interests etc. —v. Clash; be incompatible. [latin fligo flict- strike]

—v. - perplex, baffle.

- confuse (in one's mind).

- archaic defeat, overthrow. —int. Expressing annoyance (confound you!). [latin confundo -fus- mix up]

v. - a face in hostility or defiance. B face up to and deal with.

- (of a difficulty etc.) Present itself to.

- (foll. By with) bring (a person) face to face with (an accusation etc.).

- meet or stand facing. confrontation n. Confrontational adj. [french from medieval latin]