Vocabulary Cards
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A2 verb
collect
Meaning
to gather together; to accumulate items
Example
I collect stamps as a hobby.
B1 adjective
collected
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself
Example
She remained calm and collected during the crisis.
A2 noun
Collection
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
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.
C1 noun
collectivism
Meaning
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
Example
Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.
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.
A2 noun
college
Meaning
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
Example
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
C2 noun
collegian
Meaning
a student of a college
Example
The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.
B2 verb
collide
Meaning
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
Example
The two cars collided at the intersection.
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.
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.
C1 adjective
colloquial
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
C1 noun
colloquialism
Meaning
a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing
Example
The novel is full of regional colloquialisms.
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.
C1 verb
collude
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
C1 noun
collusion
Meaning
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
Example
There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.
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.
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.
B2 noun
colony
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
A1 noun
color
Meaning
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
Example
Blue is her favorite color.
A2 adjective
colorful
Meaning
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
Example
The festival was full of colorful decorations.
C1 adjective
Colossal
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
C2 noun
colossus
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.