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Describing Words — Lesson 93
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coastal
ˈkoʊstəl
Relating to the coast, or situated near the edge of the sea — we live in a coastal town.
We live in a coastal town.
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coaxial
koʊˈæksiəl
Describing a cable or connection that has a central wire surrounded by another — the device has a coaxial input for better signal quality.
Coaxial cables are commonly used for transmitting television signals.
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cochlear
ˈkɑːkliər
Relating to the cochlea, which is the spiral-shaped, fluid-filled part of the — she studied the cochlear anatomy in her medical course.
The cochlear implant helped the patient regain some hearing ability.
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cockeyed
ˈkɑkiːd
Not straight, level, or upright — he wore his hat cockeyed.
The picture hangs cockeyed on the wall.
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cocky
ˈkɑki
Very confident in yourself, sometimes too confident in a way that shows arrogance — she walked in with a cocky smile.
He's so cocky after winning the match.
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coercive
koʊˈɜːrsɪv
Using force, threats, or pressure to make someone do something against their will — coercive tactics are often ineffective in the long term.
The government used coercive measures to silence the opposition.
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cogent
ˈkoʊ.dʒənt
Powerfully persuasive — a cogent argument.
A cogent argument
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cognizant
ˈkɑːɡnɪzənt
Having knowledge or awareness of something — she was cognizant of the risks involved in the decision.
She was cognizant of the risks involved in the decision.
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coherent
koʊˈhɪrənt
Clear, logical, and consistent — his argument was coherent but not entirely convincing.
The professor's lecture was very coherent and easy to follow.
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coherently
koʊˈhɪrəntli
In a clear, logical, and consistent way so that ideas or parts fit well together — he couldn't speak coherently after the accident.
She explained the concept coherently despite her nervousness.
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cohesive
koʊˈhiːsɪv
Describes something that holds together well or sticks together as a united whole — these different ideas form a cohesive whole.
The team needs a more cohesive strategy to succeed.
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coincident
koʊˈɪnsɪdənt
Happening at the same time — her birthday is coincident with the national holiday.
The two events were coincident and could not have been planned.
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