company [a business organized for trade, industrial or other purposes] My friend started an Internet company to repair and sell old musical instruments.
compare [to examine what is different or similar] We urge you to compare the price and quality of our products with those of our competitors.
compete [to try to do as well as, or better than, another or others] The Internet lets companies compete almost anywhere in the world.
complete [(1) having all parts; (2) ended or finished] I have a complete set of recordings by the Beatles. (1) We completed all the work yesterday. (2)
complex [(1) of or having many parts that are difficult to understand; (2) not simple] The trade agreement is the result of some very complex negotiations. (1) It may seem simple, but it is really complex. (2)
compromise [the settlement of an argument where each side agrees to accept less than first demanded] Compromise may not be possible in that dispute.
computer [an electronic machine for storing and organizing information, and for communicating with others] Computers are a necessary tool for managing a business.
concern [(1) interest, worry; (2) to fear] The president expressed concern about the continuing violence. (1) He said he is especially concerned that the fighting will spread to other countries. (2)
condemn [to say a person or action is wrong or bad] The senators condemned the man for refusing to answer their questions.
condition [(1) something declared necessary to complete an agreement; (2) a person's health] The conditions for his resignation included a ten million dollar payment. (1) The doctor said the examination showed that Gary was in excellent condition. (2)
conference [a meeting] I seemed to spend my days going from one conference to another.
confirm [(1) to approve; (2) to say that something is true] The senate confirmed the appointment of the new Agriculture Secretary. (1) The candidate confirmed the report that he was ending his campaign. (2)
conflict [(1) a fight; (2) a battle, especially a long one] We had a conflict about politics. (1) The long conflict finally ended with a ceasefire, not a peace treaty. (2)
congratulate [to praise a person or to express pleasure for success or good luck] I congratulate you for getting the highest score on the history test.
Congress [(1) the organization of people elected to make the laws of the United States (the House of Representatives and the Senate); (2) a similar organization in other countries] The President's party did not win control of either house of Congress. (1) Five members of Mexico's Congress are in Washington to discuss trade issues. (2)
