Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Captain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Captain

noun A2
/ˈkæptɪn/

the leader of a team, ship, or group

"The captain led his team to victory."

career definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb A2
/kəˈrɪər/

As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.

"She built a successful career in medicine."

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Careful

adjective A2
/ˈkɛr.fəl/

Exercising caution or showing concern to avoid mistakes or harm.

"He is always careful when crossing the road."

Carefully definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˈkɛərfəli/

In a way that is done with attention to detail and caution to avoid mistakes or harm.

"He carefully placed the glass on the table."

Careless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Careless

adjective A2
/ˈkeər.ləs/

not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive

"His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway."

Carpet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈkɑːrpɪt/

a thick woven floor covering

"They bought a red carpet for the living room."

Carrot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈkærət/

a long, tapering orange root eaten as a vegetable

"She added chopped carrots to the soup."

cartoon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/kɑːrˈtuːn/

a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television

"Children love watching cartoons on TV."

case definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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case

noun A2
/keɪs/

A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.

"In this case, we should wait for further instructions."

cash definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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cash

noun A2
/kæʃ/

money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit

"She paid the bill in cash."

Castle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈkæsəl/

a large fortified building or complex of buildings, typically of the medieval period, used as a residence for nobility

"The king lived in a grand castle on the hilltop."

cause definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb A2
/kɔːz/

a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen

"The heavy rain caused flooding in the city."

celebrate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪt/

to observe an occasion with festivities or respect

"They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a party."

celebrating definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

"Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages."

celebration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

a festive event or activity to honor an occasion

"The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day."

cellphone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication

"She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone."

center definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈsɛntər/

The middle point or part of something; a place where a particular activity is concentrated.

"The park is located in the center of the city."

centers definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
ˈsen.tərz

The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.

"Centers drive regional development."

central definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈsɛntrəl/

Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.

"Water is central to human survival."

Century definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈsɛnʧəri/

A period of one hundred years.

"The 20th century saw significant technological progress."

cereal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn

"She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work."

Certain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈsɜːr.tən/

Known for sure; having no doubt.

"I am certain that she will succeed."

Certainly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˈsɜːrtənli/

without doubt; surely; used to emphasize certainty

"I will certainly help you with your project."

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chain

noun A2
/tʃeɪn/

a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses

"He wore a gold chain around his neck."

challenge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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challenge

noun/verb A2
/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/

a difficult task or problem that requires effort to overcome; to question or dispute

"Climbing the mountain was the biggest challenge of his life."

noun A2
/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.

"Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth."

chance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/tʃæns/

An opportunity or possibility of something happening.

"He took a chance and applied for the job."

changing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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changing

verb A2
/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.

"The weather is changing rapidly."

Character definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈkærəktər/

the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a story or play

"The main character in the novel learns an important lesson."

charge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/tʃɑːrdʒ/

to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively

"The store charges extra for home delivery."

chase definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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chase

verb A2
/tʃeɪs/

to pursue someone or something in order to catch them

"The police chased the thief through the market."

chat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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chat

noun; verb A2
/tʃæt/

an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way

"We had a long chat after dinner."

cheat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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cheat

verb A2
/tʃiːt/

to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage

"He cheated on the exam and got caught by the teacher."

cheer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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cheer

verb A2
/tʃɪər/

to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier

"The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal."

Cheerful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively

"She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day."

chef definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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chef

noun A2
/ʃɛf/

A professional cook, especially the head cook in a restaurant or hotel.

"The chef prepared a delicious five-course meal."

Cherry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈtʃer.i/

a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside

"She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden."

childhood definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

the period of being a child

"She spent her childhood in a small village."

chinese definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun A2
/tʃaɪˈniːz/

relating to China, its people, or its language

"We went to a Chinese restaurant last night."

chip definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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chip

noun, verb A2
/tʃɪp/

A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.

"He accidentally chipped the edge of the table."

choice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/tʃɔɪs/

An act of selecting between two or more possibilities.

"She had to make a difficult choice between two jobs."

christian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective A2
/ˈkrɪstʃən/

a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

"She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday."

church definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/tʃɜːrtʃ/

a building used for public Christian worship

"The old church in the village was built in the 18th century."

cigarette definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking

"He lit a cigarette after dinner."

cinema definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈsɪnəmə/

a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films

"We went to the cinema to watch a new movie."

circle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb A2
/ˈsɜːrkəl/

a round shape; to move all the way around something

"The children sat in a circle."

classmate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

a person who is in the same class or course of study as another

"I met one of my old classmates at the university event."

classroom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈklæsˌruːm/

A room in which classes are held in a school or college.

"The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students."

clearly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˈklɪrli/

In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.

"She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand."

clever definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈklɛvər/

Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.

"She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly."