Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
cosmology
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
C1 adjective
cosmopolitan
Meaning
familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
Example
He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.
C2 noun
cosmopolitanism
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
C1 noun
Cosmos
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
C2 verb
cosset
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
C2 adjective
cosseted
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
A1 verb
cost
Meaning
to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss
Example
This book will cost twenty dollars.
B2 adjective
cost-efficient
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
B2 adjective
costly
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
A2 noun
Costs
Meaning
An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.
Example
Reducing costs improves profit margins.
B1 noun
costume
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
B2 noun
Cot
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
C2 noun
coterie
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
C2 adjective
coterminous
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
B1 noun
cottage
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
B1 noun
cotton
Meaning
A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.
Example
This shirt is made of pure cotton.
C1 noun
Cotton Fabric
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
B2 noun
Couch
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
A2 noun, verb
cough
Meaning
a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
Example
He has a bad cough and stayed home today.
A1 modal verb
could
Meaning
Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.
Example
He could swim when he was a child.
B1 noun
council
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
B2 noun
councillor
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
B2 noun
councilor
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
B2 verb
counsel
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.