Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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Corn

noun
/kɔːrn/

a type of grain, often yellow, eaten as food

"They harvested corn in the summer."

noun
/ˈkɔːrnər/

the place where two edges or sides meet

"The store is just around the corner."

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cornice

noun
/ˈkɔːrnɪs/

an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling

"The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room."

cornucopia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

an abundance or overflowing supply of something

"The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets."

noun
/kəˈrɑːləri/

a direct or natural consequence or result

"One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness."

noun
/kəˈroʊnə/

a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun

"The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse."

noun
/ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

"The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people."

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coroner

noun
/ˈkɒrənər/

an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths

"The coroner determined the cause of death was natural."

noun
/ˈkɒrənɛt/

a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble

"She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony."

adjective, noun
/ˈkɔːrpərəl/

relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military

"He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake."

adjective, noun
/ˈkɔːrpərət/

relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body

"Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses."

noun
/ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.

"The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects."

adjective
/kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

relating to the physical body; material or tangible

"Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form."

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corps

noun
/kɔːr/

a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose

"He joined the army corps after graduation."

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corpse

noun
/kɔːrps/

a dead body, especially of a human

"The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house."

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corpulent

adjective
/ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

fat or obese; having a large bulky body

"The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair."

corpus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈkɔːrpəs/

a collection of written texts, or the main body of something

"The linguist analyzed a large corpus of English literature."

noun
/ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell

"Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body."

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correct

adjective
/kəˈrɛkt/

free from error; accurate

"The answer she gave was correct."

noun
/kəˈrɛkʃən/

the action or process of correcting something

"The teacher made a correction to the student's essay."

adverb
/kəˈrɛktli/

in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes

"She answered all the questions correctly."

correlate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈkɒrəleɪt/

to have a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

"High stress levels often correlate with poor health."

noun
/ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

"Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease."

adjective
/kəˈrɛlətɪv/

having a mutual relationship; corresponding

"The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers."

verb
/kəˈrɛspɒnd/

to communicate by exchanging letters or messages

"I correspond regularly with my old friends."

noun
/kəˈrɛspɒndəns/

the exchange of letters or communication

"His correspondence with clients was always timely."

noun
/ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

"The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris."

adjective
/kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

matching or related to something

"The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail."

noun
/ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms

"The students waited quietly in the corridor."

adjective
/ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

capable of being corrected or improved

"The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice."

corroborate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/kəˈrɒbəreɪt/

to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding

"The witness corroborated the defendant's alibi."

noun
/kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃən/

evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding

"The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims."

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corrode

verb
/kəˈrəʊd/

to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action

"The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water."

corrosion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/kəˈrəʊʒən/

the process of corroding metal, stone, or other materials

"The boat's hull suffered serious corrosion from the saltwater."

adjective
/kəˈrəʊsɪv/

tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people

"The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care."

adjective
/ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded

"The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets."

adjective/verb
/kəˈrʌpt/

dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil

"The politician was accused of corrupt practices."

adjective
/kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

able to be morally or ethically corrupted

"He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes."

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Corruption

noun
/kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power

"The government launched a campaign to fight corruption."

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corsair

noun
/ˈkɔː.seər/

a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts

"The corsair plundered ships along the coast."

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cortege

noun
/kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

a solemn procession, especially for a funeral

"A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery."

verb
/ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

to sparkle or flash brightly

"The fireworks coruscated across the night sky."

adjective
/kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks

"She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin."

adjective
/ˈkɒz.mɪk/

relating to the universe or cosmos; vast

"Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe."

noun
/kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

the study or theory of the origin of the universe

"The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history."

noun
/kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos

"Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets."

cosmology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

the science of the origin and development of the universe

"She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe."

adjective
/ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

"He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels."

noun
/ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community

"Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures."

noun
/ˈkɒzmɒs/

the universe seen as a well-ordered whole

"Astronomers study the cosmos to learn about the universe's structure."