Vocabulary : Connector to Connive

Connector : One who, or that which, connects ;; A flexible tube for connecting the ends of glass tubes in pneumatic experiments. ;; A device for holding two parts of an electrical conductor in contact.
Conned : of Con
Conner : A marine European fish (Crenilabrus melops); also, the related American cunner. See Cunner.
Connex : To connect.
Connexion : Connection. See Connection.

Connexive : See Connective.
Conning : of Con
Conning tower : The shot-proof pilot house of a war vessel.
Connivance : Intentional failure or forbearance to discover a fault or wrongdoing; voluntary oversight; passive consent or cooperation. ;; Corrupt or guilty assent to wrongdoing, not involving actual participation in, but knowledge of, and failure to prevent or oppose it.
Connive : To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink. ;; To close the eyes upon a fault; to wink (at); to fail or forbear by intention to discover an act; to permit a proceeding, as if not aware of it; -- usually followed by at. ;; To shut the eyes to; to overlook; to pretend not to see.

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