Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
codicil
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
C1 verb
codify
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
C1 verb
coerce
Meaning
To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.
Example
The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.
C1 noun
coercion
Meaning
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Example
Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.
C1 adjective
coercive
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
C2 adjective
coeval
Meaning
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
Example
The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science.
A1 noun
Coffee
Meaning
a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
Example
I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.
A2 noun
Coffee maker
Meaning
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
Example
I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.
C2 noun
coffer
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
C1 noun
cog
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
C2 adjective
cogent
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
C2 verb
cogitate
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
Example
He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.
C2 noun
cogitation
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
C2 noun
cognate
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
C1 noun
cognition
Meaning
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Example
Cognition plays a key role in learning.
B2 adjective
cognitive
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
C2 noun
cognizance
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
C1 adjective
cognizant
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
C2 noun
cognomen
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
C1 verb
cohabit
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
C2 verb
cohere
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
C1 noun
coherence
Meaning
The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
Example
The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
B2 adjective
coherent
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
C1 noun
cohesion
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.