Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 verb
cohere
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
C2 noun
coiffure
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
C2 noun
collation
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
C2 noun
collegian
Meaning
a student of a college
Example
The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.
C2 noun
collier
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
C2 noun
colloquy
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
C2 noun
colonnade
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
C2 noun
colossus
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
C2 adjective
coltish
Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
C2 adjective
comatose
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
C2 adjective
combustible
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
C2 adjective
comely
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
C2 noun
comestible
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
C2 noun
comeuppance
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
C2 noun
comity
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
C2 verb
commandeer
Meaning
To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.
Example
The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.
C2 adjective
commensurate
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
C2 verb
commingle
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
C2 verb
commiserate
Meaning
To express sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.
Example
She called her friend to commiserate after his loss.
C2 noun
commissariat
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
C2 noun
commodification
Meaning
The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.
Example
The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.
C2 adjective
commodious
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
C2 adjective
commonsensical
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
C2 noun
compendium
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.