Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

verb
/ˈkɒsɪt/

to care for and protect in an overindulgent way

"The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents."

adjective
/ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

pampered, treated with excessive care and attention

"The cosseted child always got what he wanted."

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cost

noun, verb
/kɒst/

The amount of money needed to buy or do something.

"The cost of living has increased significantly."

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adjective
/ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

"Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries."

adjective
/ˈkɔːstli/

expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort

"Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company."

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Costs

noun
kɒsts

An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.

"Reducing costs improves profit margins."

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noun
/ˈkɒstjuːm/

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

"She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party."

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Cot

noun
/kɒt/

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

"The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot."

noun
/ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

"He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday."

adjective
/koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning

"The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders."

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noun
/ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

a small simple house, typically in the countryside

"They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake."

noun
/ˈkɒtən/

A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.

"This shirt is made of pure cotton."

noun
/ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

"Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing."

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Couch

noun
/kaʊtʃ/

a comfortable seat for two or more people, typically upholstered

"They sat on the couch and watched TV."

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cough

noun, verb
/kɒf/

a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough

"He has a bad cough and stayed home today."

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could

modal verb
/kʊd/

Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.

"He could swim when he was a child."

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council

noun
/ˈkaʊn.səl/

an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters

"The city council voted to improve public transportation."

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councillor

noun
/ˈkaʊnsələr/

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

"The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads."

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councilor

noun
/ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

"The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues."

verb
/ˈkaʊnsəl/

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

"The teacher counseled the students on their career choices."

noun
/ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems

"She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months."

noun
/ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems

"She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety."

noun
/ˈkaʊnsələr/

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

"She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career."

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counselor

noun
/ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

"The school counselor helped the student deal with stress."

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count

verb
/kaʊnt/

to determine the total number of something

"She carefully counted the money on the table."

noun
/ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

a person's face or expression; support or approval

"Her cheerful countenance brightened the room."

noun
/ˈkaʊn.tər/

a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done

"The cashier stood behind the counter."

noun
/ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts

"The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff."