Lexicon: contusion – convict

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contusion, n. [Fr. contusion < L. contūsiōn-em, crushing, bruising.]

Bruising; damaging; hurt; discoloration caused by an injury that did not break the skin.

convalescent, adj. [L. convalescent-em, grow strong, recover health.] (webplay: health, sickness).

  1. Recovering; recuperating; mending; improving; regaining health and strength after sickness or debility.
  2. Still in the recovery process after a serious illness; in need of nursing in order to fully heal.

convenient, adj. [L. convenient-em, agreeing, consistent, accordant, fitting, suitable.]

  1. Accessible; handy; within easy reach; near by in place or time; favorable to one's comfort.
  2. Suitable; easy; appropriate; qualified; well-adapted to performance of its functions.
  3. Effortless; simple; comfortable; easy.

converge (-s), v. [L. converg-ere, incline together.]

Gather; congregate; convene; close in around; come together at a single point from different starting locations.

conversation, n. [ME < L. conversātiōn-em, frequent abode, intercourse.]

Communication; dialogue; familiar discourse; exchange of ideas; speech conducted between two or more parties; social dealings with others.

conversion, n. [Fr. < L. conversiōn-em, turning around.] (webplay: change).

Transformation; alteration; change in character or nature; action of turning into something else.

convert, n. [OFr convert-ir < L. convertere, turn about, turn in character or nature, transform, translate.]

That which has undergone conversion; one who embraces and professes a new, usually religious, belief or doctrine.

convex, adj. [L. convexus, vaulted, arched, rounded.] (webplay: concave).

Outward; exterior; centrifugal; curved out; away from the center; having a shape that bulges towards the observer; [fig.] expanding; diversifying; dispersive; [metaphor] divine; immortal; heavenly; eternal; timeless; future; pertaining to the next life.

convey (-ing), v. [OFr cunveier < con + veie < L. via, way.] (webplay: air, bear).

  1. Transport; carry; conduct; move from one place to another.
  2. Send; give; deliver; impart; communicate.

convict (-ed, -s), v. [L. convict-, stem of convinc-ere; see convince, v.] (webplay: convince, heard, prove, show).

Prove guilty; convince of error; impress with a realization of wrongdoing.