English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
a type of grain, often yellow, eaten as food
"They harvested corn in the summer."
the place where two edges or sides meet
"The store is just around the corner."
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
"The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room."
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
"The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets."
a direct or natural consequence or result
"One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness."
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
"The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse."
the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch
"The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people."
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
"The coroner determined the cause of death was natural."
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
"She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony."
relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military
"He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake."
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
"Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses."
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
"The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects."
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
"Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form."
a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose
"He joined the army corps after graduation."
a dead body, especially of a human
"The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house."
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
"The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair."
a collection of written texts, or the main body of something
"The linguist analyzed a large corpus of English literature."
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
"Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body."
free from error; accurate
"The answer she gave was correct."
the action or process of correcting something
"The teacher made a correction to the student's essay."
in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes
"She answered all the questions correctly."
to have a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
"High stress levels often correlate with poor health."
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
"Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease."
having a mutual relationship; corresponding
"The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers."
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
"I correspond regularly with my old friends."
the exchange of letters or communication
"His correspondence with clients was always timely."
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
"The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris."
matching or related to something
"The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail."
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
"The students waited quietly in the corridor."
capable of being corrected or improved
"The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice."
to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding
"The witness corroborated the defendant's alibi."
evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding
"The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims."
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
"The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water."
the process of corroding metal, stone, or other materials
"The boat's hull suffered serious corrosion from the saltwater."
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
"The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care."
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
"The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets."
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
"The politician was accused of corrupt practices."
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
"He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes."
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power
"The government launched a campaign to fight corruption."
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
"The corsair plundered ships along the coast."
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
"A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery."
to sparkle or flash brightly
"The fireworks coruscated across the night sky."
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
"She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin."
relating to the universe or cosmos; vast
"Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe."
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
"The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history."
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
"Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets."
the science of the origin and development of the universe
"She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe."
familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
"He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels."
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
"Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures."
the universe seen as a well-ordered whole
"Astronomers study the cosmos to learn about the universe's structure."