▸ Specimen Drawer

Language & Communication — Lesson 90

I speak Learning

Fast recall sprint

Ready to test yourself?

Browse the cards below, then start a play round — five minutes of quick drills that lock each word into memory.

Specimen

convulsed

kənˈvʌlst

Make someone convulse with laughter — she was convulsed by sobs.

The audience was convulsed with laughter.

Specimen

copies

ˈkɑːpiz

A reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) — she made copies of all her photos.

I need two copies of this document.

Specimen

copyrights

ˈkɑːpiraɪts

Copyrights are legal rights that grant creators or owners exclusive control — the artist fiercely protects her copyrights.

The publisher holds the copyrights to many famous novels.

Specimen

cornucopia

ˌkɔːrnjəˈkoʊpiə

A goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity — the buffet was a cornucopia of international cuisines.

The harvest festival featured a stunning cornucopia made of woven branches.

Specimen

correspondence

ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns

Communication by the exchange of letters — we've been in correspondence for several years.

I received correspondence from the university about my application.

Specimen

corroboration

kəˌrɑːbəˈreɪʃən

The action of confirming or supporting a statement, theory, or finding with — the witness's testimony provided corroboration for the defendant's alibi.

The scientist needed further corroboration before publishing her findings.

Specimen

couched

kaʊtʃt

Formulate in a particular style or language — his criticism was couched in polite language.

His criticism was couched in polite language.

Specimen

counselled

ˈkaʊnsəld

Give advice to — he was counselled by his mentor to pursue further education.

She counselled him to take a break before making any decisions.

Specimen

counselling

ˈkɑːnsəlɪŋ

Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action — he works in career counselling.

She decided to start counselling after the divorce.

Specimen

counted

ˈkaʊntɪd

Determine the number or amount of — she counted the money carefully.

I counted the books on the shelf.

▸ Catalogue Progress 0 / 10 specimens catalogued

Mark each specimen as learned to complete this drawer.

Next drawer · Objects & Tools — Lesson 1