Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
compounding
Meaning
The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.
Example
Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.
B2 verb
comprehend
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
C1 adjective
comprehensible
Meaning
able to be understood; intelligible
Example
The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.
B2 noun
comprehension
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
B2 adjective
comprehensive
Meaning
Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.
Example
A comprehensive study enhances understanding.
C1 verb
compress
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
C2 adjective
compressible
Meaning
Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.
Example
Air is a compressible substance, unlike water.
C1 noun
compression
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
B2 verb
comprise
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
B2 verb
compromise
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
C1 noun
Compulsion
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
C1 adjective
compulsive
Meaning
Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
Example
He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets.
B2 adjective
compulsory
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
C2 noun
compunction
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
C1 noun
computation
Meaning
The action of mathematical calculation.
Example
Complex computation is required for AI models.
C2 noun
computational communication
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
C1 verb
compute
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
A1 noun
computer
Meaning
an electronic device for storing and processing data
Example
I bought a new computer for my office work.
C2 verb
concatenate
Meaning
To link things together in a series or chain.
Example
The program concatenates two strings into one.
C1 adjective
concave
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
B2 verb
conceal
Meaning
to hide something or keep it secret
Example
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.
B2 verb
concede
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
C1 noun
conceit
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
B2 verb
conceive
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.