Word List 9 Flashcards
Coda (n)
concluding section of a musical or literary composition; something that rounds out, summarises, or concludes
The piece concluded with a distinctive coda that strikingly brought together various motifs.
Coddle (v)
treat, gently; pamper
Don’t coddle the children so much; they need a taste of discipline
Codify (v)
arrange as a code
Cogent (adj)
convincing
It was inevitable that David chose to go to Harvard: he had several cogent reasons for doing so, including a full tuition scholarship
Cogitate (v)
think over
Cogitate on this problem; the solution will come
Cognate (v)
related linguistically; allied by blood; similar or akin in nature
The English word “mother” is cognate to the Latin word “mater,” whose influence is visible in the words “maternal” and “maternity”
Cognisance (n)
knowledge
During the election campaign, the two candidates were kept in full cognisance of the international situation
Cohere (v)
stick together
Colander (n)
utensil with perforated bottom used for straining
Before serving the spaghetti, place it in a colander to drain it
Collate (v)
arrange in order; examine in order to verify authenticity
Ashby Village in Berkeley is collating details of organisations that provide services to senior citizens, with the expectation of eventually publishing a list
Colloquial (adj)
pertaining to conversational or common speech
Comeuppance (n)
rebuke; deserts
After his earlier rudeness, we were delighted to see him get his comeuppance
Comity (n)
courtesy, civility
A spirit of comity should exist among nations
Commandeer
to draft for military purposes; to take for public use
The policeman commandeered the first care that approached and ordered the driver to go to the nearest hospital
Commensurate (adj)
corresponding in extent, degree, amount
