Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
coal
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
B2 noun
coalition
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
B2 adjective
coarse
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
B2 noun
coating
Meaning
A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.
Example
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
B2 noun
Cobra
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
B2 noun
cocaine
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
B2 noun
Cock
Meaning
an adult male chicken
Example
The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.
B2 noun
Cockroach
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
B2 noun
Cod fish
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
B2 adjective
cognitive
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
B2 adjective
coherent
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
B2 verb
coincide
Meaning
To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
Example
The meeting coincided with her birthday.
B2 noun
Coincidence
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
B2 verb
collaborate
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
B2 noun
collaboration
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
B2 noun
collage
Meaning
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
Example
She created a collage using old magazine pictures.
B2 verb
collapse
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
B2 noun
Collar
Meaning
a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace
Example
She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.
B2 adjective
collective
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
B2 phrase
collective action
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
B2 noun
collector
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
B2 verb
collide
Meaning
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
Example
The two cars collided at the intersection.
B2 noun
Collision
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
B2 adjective
colonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.