Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

contextualize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings

"The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students."

contiguous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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contiguous

adjective C1
/kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

sharing a common border; touching

"The two continguous houses shared a wall."

contingency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty

"We prepared for any contingency during the project."

contingent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective,noun C1
/kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization

"Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference."

adjective C1
/kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted

"The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying."

continuance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence

"The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding."

noun C1
/kənˈtɪnjuəm/

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.

"Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum."

noun C1
/ˈkɒntrəbænd/

goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess

"The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes."

verb C1
/ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement

"He contravened the safety regulations and was fined."

contrive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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contrive

verb C1
/kənˈtraɪv/

to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully

"She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends."

contrived definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈtraɪvd/

artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous

"The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic."

conundrum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəˈnʌndrəm/

a confusing and difficult problem or question

"The issue of climate change presents a serious conundrum for policymakers."

noun C1
/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment

"His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident."

adjective C1
/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

recovering from an illness or medical treatment

"The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients."

verb C1
/kənˈviːn/

to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering

"The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy."

converge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

to come together from different directions to meet at a point

"The roads converge at the city center."

convergence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈvɜː.dʒəns/

the process of coming together or becoming similar

"The convergence of technology and education is creating new opportunities."

convergent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

tending to move toward a common point or result

"The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake."

convex definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɒnvɛks/

curved or rounded outward

"The lens has a convex shape to focus light."

conveyance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈveɪəns/

the act of transporting or communicating something; a vehicle or means of transport

"The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather."

convoluted definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɒnvəluːtɪd/

complex, intricate, and difficult to follow

"The plot of the movie was so convoluted that I lost track halfway."

convoy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection

"The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn."

convulsion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure

"The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children."

coop definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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coop

noun C1
/kuːp/

a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds

"The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning."

copious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkoʊpiəs/

abundant in supply or quantity

"She took copious notes during the lecture."

Cordial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɔːrdʒəl/

warm and friendly; heartfelt

"They exchanged cordial greetings after the meeting."

Cordiality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior

"The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable."

adverb C1
/ˈkɔːrdiəli/

in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely

"You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony."

cordon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɔːrdən/

a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access

"The police set up a cordon around the crime scene."

coronation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

"The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people."

coroner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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coroner

noun C1
/ˈkɒrənər/

an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths

"The coroner determined the cause of death was natural."

corporal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun C1
/ˈkɔːrpərəl/

relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military

"He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake."

corps definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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corps

noun C1
/kɔːr/

a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose

"He joined the army corps after graduation."

corpus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɔːrpəs/

a collection of written texts, or the main body of something

"The linguist analyzed a large corpus of English literature."

correlate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkɒrəleɪt/

to have a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

"High stress levels often correlate with poor health."

corroborate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kəˈrɒbəreɪt/

to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding

"The witness corroborated the defendant's alibi."

corrode definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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corrode

verb C1
/kəˈrəʊd/

to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action

"The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water."

corrosion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəˈrəʊʒən/

the process of corroding metal, stone, or other materials

"The boat's hull suffered serious corrosion from the saltwater."

corrosive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kəˈrəʊsɪv/

tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people

"The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care."

cosmic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɒz.mɪk/

relating to the universe or cosmos; vast

"Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe."

cosmology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

the science of the origin and development of the universe

"She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe."

cosmopolitan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

"He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels."

Cosmos definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒzmɒs/

the universe seen as a well-ordered whole

"Astronomers study the cosmos to learn about the universe's structure."

noun C1
/ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

"Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing."

countenance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

a person's face or expression; support or approval

"Her cheerful countenance brightened the room."

counter-claim definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts

"The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff."

counteract definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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counteract

verb C1
/ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

"The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment."

counterbalance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

to offset or balance the effect of something

"Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress."

counterfeit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, verb, noun C1
/ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

made to look like something genuine in order to deceive

"The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency."

counterintuitive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

contrary to what one would intuitively expect

"His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works."