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confectioners' sugar
nounIntermediate (B2)
/kənˈfekʃənəz ˈʃʊɡə/An extremely finely ground sugar, mixed with a small amount of cornstarch, used primarily for making icings, frostings, and candy.
confectionery
nounB2
/kənˈfek.ʃən.ər.i/Sweets, chocolates, cakes, and other sweet foods considered as a group.
confederacy
nounC1/C2
/kənˈfɛd(ə)rəsi/A union or league of people, groups, or states for a common purpose, especially for mutual support or joint action.
confederate
adjectivenounverb+1C1
/kənˈfɛd(ə)rət/ (adj/noun), /kənˈfɛdəreɪt/ (verb)A person, state, or group that has joined with others for a common purpose, often a political or military alliance; to form such an alliance.
confederate jasmine
nounLow
/kənˌfɛd.ər.ət ˈdʒæz.mɪn/A species of evergreen woody vine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) known for its fragrant, white, star-shaped flowers and glossy leaves, commonly used as an ornamental ground cover or climbing plant.
confederate memorial day
nounLow
/kənˌfɛd.ər.ət məˈmɔː.ri.əl deɪ/A legal holiday observed in several southern US states to commemorate the soldiers who died fighting for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861-1865).
confederate states of america
plural-nounC1
/kənˌfɛd.ər.ət steɪts əv əˈmɛr.ɪ.kə/The historical political entity comprising eleven southern US states that seceded from the United States between 1860 and 1861, existing from 1861 to 1865 during the American Civil War.
confederate war
nounLow (historical/specific context)
/kənˌfɛd.ər.ət ˈwɔː/Historically, refers to the American Civil War (1861–1865), fought between the Confederate States of America and the Union (the United States).
confederation
nounC1
/kənˌfɛd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/A union of sovereign states or groups united for common purposes, often involving a shared central government with limited powers.
confer
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/kənˈfɜː(r)/To have a discussion or exchange views to reach a decision.
conferee
nounC2
/ˌkɒn.fərˈiː/A person who is conferred an honor or degree; a recipient.
conference
nounverb-intransitiveB1
/ˈkɒn.fər.əns/A large formal meeting where people exchange ideas, share knowledge, or discuss matters, often over several days.
conference call
nounB2
/ˈkɒn.fər.əns ˌkɔːl/A telephone call in which more than two people participate, typically for a business meeting or discussion.
conference on security and cooperation in europe
nounLow
/ˈkɒnf(ə)rəns ɒn sɪˈkjʊərɪti ənd kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃ(ə)n ɪn ˈjʊərəp/A proper noun referring to a specific international organization (OSCE) and the series of diplomatic meetings that led to its creation.
conference pear
nounB2
/ˈkɒn.fər.əns ˌpeə(r)/A specific, popular variety of pear, characterized by its long, narrow shape, russeted skin, and sweet, juicy flesh.
conferencing
nounC1
/ˈkɒn.fər.ən.sɪŋ/The act of holding a meeting or discussion, especially one involving people in different locations via electronic means.
conferral
nounC2
/kənˈfɜːrəl/The act of formally granting or bestowing something (e.g., a title, degree, honour).
conferred
adjectiveverbC1
/kənˈfɜːd/To grant or bestow something (a title, honour, right, or authority) formally or officially.
conferree
nounLow
/ˌkɒn.fərˈiː/A person who attends a conference or meeting for the purpose of discussion, learning, or sharing information.
conferring
adjectivenounC1
/kənˈfɜːrɪŋ/The act of giving (e.g., a title, honour, or right) or having a discussion to exchange ideas.

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