coast [land on the edge of the ocean] The storm caused high waves and flooding along much of the Atlantic coast.
coffee [a drink made from the plant of the same name] People in Seattle drink lots of coffee.
cold [(1) not warm; (2) having or feeling great coolness or a low temperature] The water is too cold for swimming. (1) This has been a cold winter, with much ice and snow. (2)
collect [(1) to bring or gather together in one place; (2) to demand and receive] The driver collected the children after school and brought them home. (1) Your employer collects taxes for the government every time you are paid. (2)
college [a small university] Have you decided where you will attend college?
colony [land controlled by another country or government] Hong Kong is no longer a British colony.
color [the different effects of light on the eye, making blue, red, brown, black, yellow and others] I love the bright colors of the autumn leaves.
combine [to mix or bring together] The new organization combines radio and television broadcasting.
come [(1) to move toward; (2) to arrive] Jan is coming home for the holidays. (1) The two sides came together on a settlement after long and detailed negotiations. (2)
command [(1) to order; (2) to have power over something] The general commanded the army to move against the enemy. (1) The President commands all the military forces. (2)
comment [(1) to say something about; (2) to express an opinion about something] Mr. President, please comment about the increased number of terrorist attacks. (1) He commented about the writers who criticized his new book. (2)
committee [a group of people given special work] The committee met three times to decide who should get the special award.
common [(1) usual; (2) same for all] He liked to call himself a common man. (1) The allies united for a common purpose: to win the war. (2)
communicate [(1) to tell; (2) to give or exchange information] The chairman communicated that he was not happy with the proposed agreement. (1) Because we communicate well, we understand each other's situation. (2)
community [a group of people living together in one place or area] Our community includes people from many other countries.
