Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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counteract

verb
/ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

"The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment."

verb
/ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

to offset or balance the effect of something

"Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress."

noun, verb
/ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack

"The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser."

adjective, verb, noun
/ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

made to look like something genuine in order to deceive

"The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency."

adjective
/ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

contrary to what one would intuitively expect

"His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works."

verb
/ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

to revoke or cancel an order or command

"The general countermanded the previous orders immediately."

noun
/ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another

"The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company."

noun
/ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody

"Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger."

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adjective
/ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv/

having the opposite of the desired effect; harmful to achieving goals

"Skipping breakfast is counterproductive to your energy levels."

verb
/ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

to offset or counteract the effect of something

"The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks."

noun
/ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed

"The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers."

adjective
/ˈkaʊntləs/

too many to be counted; innumerable

"There are countless stars in the sky."

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noun
/ˈkʌn.tri/

a nation with its own government and borders

"Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture."

noun
/ˈkʌntrɪmən/

a person from one's own country or rural area

"He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference."

noun
/ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages

"She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside."

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county

noun
/ˈkaʊnti/

A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.

"She grew up in a small county in northern England."

coup

noun
/kuː/

a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government

"The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime."

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couple

noun
/ˈkʌpəl/

two people or things considered together; a pair

"They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years."

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noun
/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/

the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery

"It takes courage to stand up for what is right."

adjective
/kəˈreɪdʒəs/

having or showing bravery; able to face danger or difficulty

"The firefighter was courageous as he rescued the children from the burning building."

noun
/ˈkʊriər/

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

"The courier delivered the documents on time."

noun
/kɔːrs/

a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons

"She enrolled in a computer science course."

noun
/kɔːrs flaʊər/

coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread

"She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture."

noun
/ˈkɔːrsər/

a swift horse or a hunting horse

"The knight rode a fast courser into battle."

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court

noun,verb
/kɔːrt/

a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention

"He courted the judge with respect."

adjective
/ˈkɜːrtiəs/

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

"The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests."

noun
/ˈkɜːrtəsi/

polite behavior or a polite action; a favor or privilege

"He opened the door as a courtesy."

noun
/ˈkɔːtruːm/

a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge

"The witness was called to testify in the courtroom."

noun
/ˈkʌzn/

A child of one's uncle or aunt.

"My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend."

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coven

noun
/ˈkʌvən/

a group or gathering of witches

"The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest."

noun
/ˈkʌvənənt/

a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding

"The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property."

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cover

verb
/ˈkʌvər/

to place something over or on top of something else to protect or hide it

"She used a blanket to cover the sleeping child."

noun
/ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

"The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event."

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verb
/ˈkʌv.ərd/

Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.

"The forest is covered in greenery."

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covert

adjective
/ˈkoʊvərt/

hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged

"The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines."

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covet

verb
/ˈkʌvət/

to desire something belonging to someone else

"He coveted his neighbor's new car."

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adjective
/ˈkʌvətəs/

having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions

"She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch."

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covey

noun
/ˈkʌvi/

a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails

"A covey of quails flew across the field."

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Cow

noun
/kaʊ/

a large domesticated bovine animal kept for milk or meat

"The farmer milked the cow early in the morning."

noun
/ˈkaʊ.ərd/

a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

"He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully."

noun
/ˈkaʊərdɪs/

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

"His cowardice prevented him from speaking up."

noun
/ˈkaʊbɔɪ/

a man, typically one on horseback, who herds and tends cattle

"The cowboy rode across the plains."

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cower

verb
/ˈkaʊər/

to crouch down in fear

"The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm."

noun
/ˈkɒksweɪn/

the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat

"The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team."

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coy

adjective
/kɔɪ/

reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved

"She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans."

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cozen

verb
/ˈkʌzən/

to deceive, cheat, or trick someone

"He cozened the old man out of his money."

cozy

adjective
/ˈkoʊzi/

giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

"We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day."

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Crab

noun
/kræb/

a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers

"The crab scuttled sideways across the sand."

adjective
/ˈkræbɪd/

difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered

"His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible."

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crack

verb
/kræk/

To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.

"The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor."