Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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clot

noun, verb
/klɒt/

a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.

"The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient."

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Cloth

noun
/klɒθ/

fabric or material made by weaving or knitting fibers

"The table was covered with a white cloth."

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verb
/kloʊð/

to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing

"She clothed the baby in warm garments."

noun
/kloʊðz/

garments worn on the body

"She bought new clothes for the party."

noun
/kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure

"I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting."

noun
/ˈkloʊðiər/

a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.

"The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window."

noun
/ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

"Warm clothing is essential in winter."

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cloture

noun
/ˈkloʊtʃər/

a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.

"The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate."

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Cloud

noun, verb
/klaʊd/

a visible mass of condensed water vapor in the sky; to make something less clear

"Dark clouds gathered before the storm."

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cloudburst

noun
/ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

a sudden and very heavy rainfall

"The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst."

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clout

noun
/klaʊt/

influence or power, especially in politics or business

"The businessman has a lot of political clout."

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Clove

noun
/kloʊv/

aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice

"She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor."

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Clown

noun
/klaʊn/

a comic entertainer who wears funny clothes and makeup

"The clown made the children laugh with his tricks."

adjective
/ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant

"The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it."

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club

noun
/klʌb/

an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment

"He joined the local tennis club to meet new people."

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clue

noun
/kluː/

a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle

"The detective found a clue near the window."

adjective
/ˈklʌm.zi/

awkward in movement or lacking skill

"He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time."

noun
/ˈklʌstər/

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

"The grapes grew in a tight cluster."

noun
/ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation

"The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique."

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coach

noun/verb
/koʊtʃ/

a person who trains or instructs others in a sport or skill; or to give training to someone

"The coach helped the players improve their skills."

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Coachman

noun
/ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach

"The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets."

noun
/koʊˈædʒətər/

a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity

"The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties."

noun
/koʊˈæɡjələnt/

a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot

"The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly."

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verb
/koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state

"The blood quickly coagulated after the cut."

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coal

noun
/koʊl/

a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter

"The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy."

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verb
/ˌkoʊəˈlɛs/

to come together to form one whole or unite into a single entity

"The two political parties decided to coalesce for the election."

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noun
/ˌkoʊəˈlɛsəns/

the process of coming together to form a single whole

"The coalescence of different cultures created a rich and diverse society."

noun
/ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

"Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law."

adjective
/kɔːrs/

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.

"The fabric felt coarse to the touch."

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Coast

noun, verb
/koʊst/

noun: the land along the edge of the sea; verb: to move easily without effort or power

"They walked along the coast enjoying the sea breeze."

adjective
/ˈkəʊstəl/

relating to or near a coast or shoreline

"They built a resort in a coastal area."

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Coat

noun/verb
/koʊt/

an outer garment worn outdoors, or a layer covering something

"She wore a red coat to keep warm in the winter."

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noun
/ˈkoʊ.tɪŋ/

A thin layer or covering spread over a surface.

"The cake had a thick coating of chocolate."

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coax

verb
/koʊks/

to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something

"She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food."

noun
/ˈkɒb.lər/

a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods

"The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly."

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Cobra

noun
/ˈkoʊ.brə/

a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened

"The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder."

noun
/kəˈkeɪn/

a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves

"He was arrested for possessing cocaine."

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Cock

noun
/kɒk/

an adult male chicken

"The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up."

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cockade

noun
/kɒˈkeɪd/

a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party

"The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap."

noun
/ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered

"The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest."

noun
/ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places

"A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly."

noun
/ˈkɒkskoʊm/

a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb

"The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed."

noun
/ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.

"She ordered a cocktail at the bar."

noun
/ˈkoʊkənʌt/

a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water

"We drank coconut water directly from the coconut."

noun
/kɒd fɪʃ/

A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food

"The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic."

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coda

noun
/ˈkoʊdə/

the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work

"The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes."

verb
/ˈkɒd.l̩/

to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective

"Parents should support their children without coddling them."

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code

noun/verb
/koʊd/

a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions

"He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer."

noun
/ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will

"He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter."

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verb
/ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code

"The committee worked to codify the existing laws."