Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

stubborn refusal to obey authority

"His contumacy led to his suspension from the council."

noun
/ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

insulting or humiliating treatment

"He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience."

verb
/kənˈtjuːz/

to bruise by striking or hitting

"He contused his arm when he fell off the bike."

noun
/kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

a bruise or injury without breaking the skin

"The boxer had several contusions after the match."

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noun
/kəˈnʌndrəm/

a confusing and difficult problem or question

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

verb
/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment

"After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home."

noun
/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

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

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

adjective
/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

recovering from an illness or medical treatment

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

verb
/kənˈviːn/

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

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

noun
/kənˈviːniəns/

the state of being able to do something easily or comfortably

"Online shopping offers great convenience for busy people."

adjective
/kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

suitable or easy to use; fitting in well with one's needs

"This shop is convenient for my daily needs."

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noun
/kənˈvɛnʃən/

a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting

"The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka."

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adjective
/kənˈvɛnʃənəl/

based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed

"He prefers conventional medicine over alternative treatments."

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noun
/kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.

"Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers."

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verb
/kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

to come together from different directions to meet at a point

"The roads converge at the city center."

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noun
/kənˈvɜː.dʒəns/

the process of coming together or becoming similar

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

adjective
/kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

tending to move toward a common point or result

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

adjective
/kənˈvɜːrsənt/

familiar with or knowledgeable about something

"She is conversant with the latest developments in technology."

noun
/ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged

"We had a long conversation about future plans."

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converse

verb
/kənˈvɜːrs/

to engage in spoken exchange of ideas or talk

"They often converse about literature and art."

adverb
/kənˈvɜːrsli/

in an opposite or contrary manner

"He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially."

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noun
/kənˈvɜːrʒən/

the act or process of changing from one form to another

"The conversion of the old factory into apartments took two years."

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verb
/kənˈvɜːrt/

to change something into a different form or purpose

"He converted his garage into a small studio."

noun
/kənˈvɜːrtər/

a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials

"The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power."

adjective
/kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

"She drove her new convertible along the coastal road."

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adjective
/ˈkɒnvɛks/

curved or rounded outward

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

convey definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/kənˈveɪ/

to communicate or make known; to transport or carry

"He tried to convey his feelings through a letter."

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noun
/kənˈveɪəns/

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

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

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convict

verb
/ˈkɒnvɪkt/

to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law

"The court convicted him of theft."

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noun
/kənˈvɪkʃən/

a firmly held belief or opinion; the act of being found guilty of a crime

"Her conviction in the cause inspired everyone around her."

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convince

verb
/kənˈvɪns/

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

"She convinced him to attend the meeting."

adjective
/kənˈvɪnst/

completely certain or sure about something

"She was convinced that he was telling the truth."

adjective
/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

having the ability to make someone believe that something is true or real

"Her argument was very convincing."

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adjective
/kənˈvɪviəl/

friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable

"The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter."

verb
/kənˈvoʊk/

to call together or summon a meeting or assembly

"The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis."

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adjective
/ˈkɒnvəluːtɪd/

complex, intricate, and difficult to follow

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

noun
/ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement

"The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area."

verb
/kənˈvɑːlv/

to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine

"The vines convolve around the tree trunk."

noun
/ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

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

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

verb
/kənˈvʌls/

to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions

"The patient convulsed during the seizure."

noun
/kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

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

"The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children."

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cook

verb
/kʊk/

to prepare food by heating it so it is ready to eat

"She likes to cook Italian dishes."

noun
/ˈkʊkər/

a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks

"The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier."

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noun
/ˈkʊki/

a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter

"She offered me a chocolate chip cookie."

cooking definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb
/ˈkʊkɪŋ/

the process of preparing food by heating it

"Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies."

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cool

adjective
/kuːl/

moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive

"She kept a cool head during the crisis."

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Cooly

noun
/ˈkuː.li/

a laborer who does physical work for wages

"The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station."

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coop

noun
/kuːp/

a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds

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

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verb
/kəʊˈɒpəreɪt/

to work together with others to achieve a common goal

"The two companies agreed to cooperate on the new project."

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noun
/koʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/

the process of working together to achieve a common goal

"The project succeeded because of everyone’s cooperation."