UG ETV1 VOC - Word List - Full detail

coin

Definition: to invent (a new word or phrase)
Notes: E.g. 'The New York Times has coined a new word - gastronauts - in reference to people who plan their vacations around food.'
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collateral

Definition: 1) additional but subordinate; secondary, 2) (euphemistic) denoting inadvertent casualties and destruction in civilian areas in the course of military operations, 3) descended from the same stock but by a different line, 4) situated side by side; parallel
Notes: E.g. 1) 'He wasn't familiar with the collateral meanings of that word.'
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Lexical: adjective

collected

Definition: 1) (of a person) calm and self-controlled, 2) (of individual works) brought together in one volume or edition
Notes: E.g. 'She appeared calm and collected.'
Synonym: controlled
Antonym: agitated
Lexical: adjective

collision

Definition: 1) an act or instance of colliding, 2) an encounter between particles (such as atoms or molecules) resulting in exchange or transformation of energy
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Lexical: noun

colloquial

Definition: denoting a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation
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Synonym: informal
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Lexical: adjective

commendable

Definition: deserving praise
Notes: E.g. 'For his commendable bravery during the forest fire the firefighter got a beautiful medal'
Synonym: laudable, admirable
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Lexical: adjective

commute

Definition: to travel regularly between your place of work and your home
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Lexical: verb

compelling

Definition: provoking so much interest to the point of being irresistible
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Synonym: captivating, fascinating
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Lexical: adjective

compendium

Definition: collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication
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Lexical: noun

compile

Definition: to collect information from different places and arrange it in a book, report, or list
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Synonym: to list, to gather
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Lexical: verb

complacency

Definition: a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
Notes: Adjective: complacent
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Lexical: noun

complementary

Definition: combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasise the qualities of each other or another
Notes: E.g. 'Tom and Nadia had different but complementary skills, which resulted in great success for both.'
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Lexical: adjective

comply with

Definition: to act according to the prescribed rules
Notes: E.g. 'She managed to comply with all the formatting guidelines for her assignment.'
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Lexical: verb

composure

Definition: the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself
Notes: E.g. 'The spoiled girl could not maintain her composure and stormed off the stage when she lost the beauty pageant.'
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Lexical: noun

concession

Definition: 1) a compromise, 2) a reduction or discount given by an organisation, 3) a right or privilege.
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Lexical: noun

concur

Definition: 1) to be of the same opinion, 2) to happen at the same time
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Synonym: agree
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Lexical: verb

condone

Definition: 1) to accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive), 2) to approve or sanction (something), especially with reluctance
Notes: E.g. 'Based on some of the things Trump said, one would almost believe that he condones racism.'
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Lexical: verb

confer

Definition: 1) to discuss something, 2) to give someone a title or medal
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Synonym: discuss, deliberate, argue
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Lexical: verb

confine

Definition: 1) keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, or time), 2) restrain or forbid someone from leaving (a place), 3) to be unable to leave
Notes: to confine someone/something to/in
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Lexical: verb

conflicted

Definition: having or showing confused and mutually inconsistent feelings
Notes: E.g. 'He feels a little bit conflicted about Helena, whom he used to love.'
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Lexical: adjective