Essentials Vocabulary - Week 7
coherence: Meaning
[koh-HEER-uhns] Noun Quality of being logical and consistent. ● ●
Usage
Legal contracts should have very high coherence and clarity. Editing your written work is important for coherence.
Synonyms
consistency, continuity, integrity, rationally, solidarity
Antonyms
Difference, disagreement, discord
coil:
Meaning
[koil] Verb/Noun To wind into continuous, regularly spaced rings, one above the other. (v.) A connected series of spirals or rings into which a rope or the like is wound. (n.) ●
Usage
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To create a weak electromagnet, coil a copper wire around a stick. (v.) There was a coil missing inside the machine; that's why it's not working. (n.)
Synonyms
wind, loop, twist, curl
Antonyms
line
collude:
[kuh-LOOD] Verb
Meaning
To act together through a secret understanding, especially with evil or harmful intent. To conspire in a fraud. ●
Usage ●
There's a rumour that the captain colluded with the other team to lose the game. The criminals colluded together to hide from the police.
Synonyms
connive, conspire, plot, scheme
Antonyms
none
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commerce:
Meaning
[KOM-ers] Noun An interchange of goods or commodities, especially on a large scale between different countries (foreign commerce) or between different parts of the same country (domestic commerce). ●
Usage ●
E-commerce involves selling and buying of goods and services online. Most of the country's commerce revolves around oil exports.
Synonyms
business, economics, exchange, industry, trade
Antonyms
none
complacent: Meaning
[kuh m-PLEY-suh nt] Adjective Pleased, especially with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect. ●
Usage
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The government officials are too complacent to change old policies. The sailors' complacent attitude sank the ship and caused the demise of the passengers.
Synonyms
self-satisfied, pleased, satisfied, self-righteous, smug
Antonyms
unhappy, unsure
complement: [KOM-pluh-muh nt) Noun/ Verb Meaning
Something that completes or makes perfect. (n.) To complete; form a complement to. (v.) ●
Usage
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A good salary is a complement to a happy career, but fulfillment is important. (n.). The black dress complements her smooth skin and striking blue eyes. (v.).
Synonyms
accompaniment, addition, aggregate, augmentation
Antonyms
none
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compliant: Meaning
Usage
[kuh m: PLAHY-uh nt] Adjective Obeying, obliging, or yielding, especially in a submissive way. Manufactured or produced in accordance with a specified body of rules. ● ●
His compliant nature makes him vulnerable at times. The product is compliant with the latest standards.
Synonyms
docile, flexible, willing, obedient
Antonyms
inflexible, obstinate, stubborn, unyielding
composed: Meaning
[kuh m-POHZD] Adjective To be calm, tranquil or serene. ●
Usage
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A composed leader during a project helps the team focus and solve problems. Johnny's composed attitude is common among Marines and military personnel.
Synonyms
calm, collected, confident, poised, serene.
Antonyms
agitated, nervous, upset
compromise: [KOM-pruh-mahyz] Noun/Verb
Meaning
A settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands. (n.) To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc. (v.) ●
Usage
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A compromise was reached by the two parties to resolve the conflict. (n.) He needs to compromise with the budget committee in order for the project to proceed. (v.)
Synonyms
accommodation, accord, adjustment, bargain, concession
Antonyms
denial, disagreement, refusal
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conceited: Meaning
Usage
[kuh n-SEE-tid] Adjective Having an excessively favourable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc. ● ●
He's a little conceited; that's why he does not have many friends. Jonah's conceited attitude is a hurdle to his improvements.
Synonyms
egotistical, arrogant, cocky, vain, proud
Antonyms
diffident, humble, meek
concise:
[kuh n-SAHYS] Adjective
Meaning
Expressing or covering much in few words; brief in form but comprehensive in scope.
Usage
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Can you make this contract a bit more concise and clear? The most effective speech is usually concise and direct.
Synonyms
short, pithy, succinct, terse, abridged
Antonyms
lengthy, long-winded, wordy
concoct:
[kon-KOKT] Verb
Meaning
To prepare or make by combining ingredients, especially in cookery. To devise or to make up.
Usage
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She was able to concoct a delicious dinner in a very short time. You have to concoct a plan to solve our current problem and deal with future issues.
Synonyms
formulate, contrive, devise, discover
Antonyms
demolish, destroy, ruin
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