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Exam: IELTS

coffee

IPA: //ˈkɔːfi//

KK: /ˈkɔfi/

noun

Definition: A popular drink made from roasted and ground seeds of a tropical plant, often enjoyed hot or cold.

Example: I like to start my day with a cup of coffee.

coffer

IPA: /ˈkɒf.ər/

KK: /ˈkɔfər/

noun

Definition: A strongbox or container used for storing money or valuables, often found in banks or used for safekeeping.

Example: The old coffer in the attic held many treasures from the past.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide a structure, such as a ceiling, with decorative sunken panels or to place something into a coffer.

Example: The architect decided to coffer the ceiling to add an elegant touch to the room.

cogency

IPA: /ˈkoʊdʒənsi/

KK: /ˈkoʊdʒənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being clear, logical, and convincing in argument or reasoning.

Example: The cogency of her argument convinced everyone in the room.

cogeneration

IPA: /ˌkoʊdʒəˈneɪʃən/

KK: /koʊˈdʒɛnəˌreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A method where waste energy from an industrial process is used to generate both electricity and heat.

Example: The factory implemented cogeneration to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.

cogent

IPA: /ˈkoʊ.dʒənt/

KK: /ˈkoʊdʒənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is clear, logical, and convincing, especially in arguments or reasoning.

Example: The lawyer presented a cogent case that convinced the jury.

cogently

IPA: //ˈkoʊdʒəntli//

KK: /ˈkoʊdʒəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a clear and convincing way that is easy to understand.

Example: She presented her argument cogently, making it hard for anyone to disagree.

cogitate

IPA: /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

KK: /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To think deeply and carefully about something.

Example: She needed time to cogitate before making a decision.

cogitation

IPA: //kɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən//

KK: /kɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of thinking deeply about something or reflecting on it carefully.

Example: After much cogitation, she finally made her decision about the job offer.

cognate

IPA: /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

KK: /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing words or things that are related by origin or ancestry, often referring to words in different languages that come from the same root.

Example: The words 'mother' in English and 'mutter' in German are cognate terms, both derived from the same ancestral language.

noun

Definition: A word that has a similar origin or meaning to a word in another language, or a person who is related by blood to another.

Example: The English word 'mother' is a cognate of the German word 'Mutter'.

cognately

IPA: /ˈkɒɡnətli/

KK: /ˈkɑɡnɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to or is derived from the same origin or source.

Example: The two languages are cognately similar, sharing many words and grammatical structures.

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