Vocabularios

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coax definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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coax

verb C1
/koʊks/

to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something

"She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food."

Cobbler definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒb.lər/

a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods

"The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly."

noun C1
/ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered

"The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest."

codify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code

"The committee worked to codify the existing laws."

coerce definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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coerce

verb C1
/kəʊˈɜːs/

to persuade or force someone to do something by using threats or pressure

"They tried to coerce him into signing the contract."

coercion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəʊˈɜː.ʒən/

the practice of forcing someone to act in a certain way by using threats or pressure

"The confession was obtained through coercion."

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coercive

adjective C1
/koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.

"The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors."

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cog

noun C1
/kɑːɡ/

A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.

"He felt like just a small cog in a big machine."

cognition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

"Sleep is essential for proper cognition and memory retention."

cognizant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/

having knowledge or being aware of something

"She is fully cognizant of the challenges ahead."

cohabit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/koʊˈhæbɪt/

To live together, often as partners without being married.

"They decided to cohabit before getting married."

coherence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəʊˈhɪə.rəns/

The quality of being logical and consistent.

"His argument lacked coherence and was difficult to understand."

cohesion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/koʊˈhiːʒən/

The act or state of sticking together or being united.

"Team cohesion is essential for success."

cohesive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/koʊˈhiːsɪv/

Characterized by or causing unity and sticking together.

"The team presented a cohesive strategy."

cohesive units definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.

"Early humans formed cohesive units for survival."

cohort definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.

"The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years."

cohorts definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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cohorts

noun C1
/ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.

"Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts."

coincident definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.

"The festival was coincident with the national holiday."

Colander definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒləndər/

A bowl with holes used for draining liquid from food such as pasta or vegetables.

"She poured the pasta into a colander to drain the water."

collapsible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

able to be folded down or reduced in size

"She bought a collapsible chair for camping."

Collar-bone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle

"He broke his collar-bone in the accident."

collate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kəˈleɪt/

to collect, arrange, and combine in order

"The secretary collated the reports before the meeting."

collateral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəˈlætərəl/

something pledged as security for repayment of a loan

"He used his house as collateral for the bank loan."

collectivism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.

"Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests."

colloquial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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colloquial

adjective C1
/kəˈloʊkwiəl/

used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary

"She used colloquial expressions in her speech to connect with the audience."

colloquialism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/

a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing

"The novel is full of regional colloquialisms."

collude definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kəˈluːd/

To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.

"The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market."

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collusion

noun C1
/kəˈluːʒən/

A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.

"There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors."

Colossal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Colossal

adjective C1
/kəˈlɒsəl/

Extremely large in size, extent, or degree; gigantic.

"The company made a colossal investment in renewable energy."

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Colt

noun C1
/koʊlt/

a young male horse, especially one under four years old

"The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle."

columnist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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columnist

noun C1
/ˈkɒləmnɪst/

a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine

"The columnist wrote an article about climate change."

coma definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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coma

noun C1
/ˈkoʊmə/

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.

"The patient remained in a coma for several weeks."

command economy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.

"In a command economy, the government controls production and prices."

Commander-in-chief definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Commander-in-chief

noun C1
/kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces

"The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military."

commemorate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kəˈmɛmɔˌreɪt/

To honor and remember someone or something through a ceremony or action.

"The statue was built to commemorate the fallen heroes."

commemorative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.

"They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary."

commencement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəˈmɛnsmənt/

the beginning of something; a ceremony for conferring academic degrees

"The commencement of the project was delayed by two weeks."

commendable initiatives definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective + noun C1
kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.

"The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness."

committal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəˈmɪtl̩/

The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.

"The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody."

Common Carp definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food

"Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture."

commonwealth definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations

"Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations."

commotion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəˈmoʊʃən/

A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.

"The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention."

communal harmony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.

"Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding."

commune definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C1
/ˈkɒmjuːn/

Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.

"She went to the countryside to commune with nature."

community service ideals definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.

"Community service ideals must be taught in schools."

compactly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C1
kəmˈpæktli

In a closely packed or dense manner.

"Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged."

compartmentalize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kəmˈpɑːtməntəˌlaɪz/

To divide into sections or categories.

"It is important to compartmentalize work and personal life to maintain balance."

compensatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kəmˈpensətɔːri/

serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury

"The court awarded him compensatory damages."

compilation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together

"The book is a compilation of his best essays."

complacency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəmˈpleɪsənsi/

a self-satisfied state of mind that makes one unaware of dangers or deficiencies

"The team's complacency led to their unexpected defeat."