Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
cybernetics
Meaning
The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.
Example
Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.
B2 noun
cybersecurity
Meaning
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
Example
Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.
A2 noun/verb
cycle
Meaning
a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle
Example
She cycles to school every day.
C2 noun/adjective
cycloid
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
B2 noun
cyclone
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
C2 noun
cygnet
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
C1 noun
Cynic
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
B2 adjective
cynical
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
C1 noun
cynicism
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
C2 noun
cynosure
Meaning
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
Example
She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.