Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/kɔːrs flaʊər/

coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread

"She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture."

noun
/ˈkɔːrsər/

a swift horse or a hunting horse

"The knight rode a fast courser into battle."

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court

noun,verb
/kɔːrt/

a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention

"He courted the judge with respect."

adjective
/ˈkɜːrtiəs/

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

"The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests."

noun
/ˈkɜːrtəsi/

polite behavior or a polite action; a favor or privilege

"He opened the door as a courtesy."

noun
/ˈkɔːtruːm/

a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge

"The witness was called to testify in the courtroom."

noun
/ˈkʌzn/

A child of one's uncle or aunt.

"My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend."

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coven

noun
/ˈkʌvən/

a group or gathering of witches

"The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest."

noun
/ˈkʌvənənt/

a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding

"The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property."

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cover

verb
/ˈkʌvər/

to place something over or on top of something else to protect or hide it

"She used a blanket to cover the sleeping child."

noun
/ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

"The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event."

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verb
/ˈkʌv.ərd/

Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.

"The forest is covered in greenery."

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covert

adjective
/ˈkoʊvərt/

hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged

"The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines."

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covet

verb
/ˈkʌvət/

to desire something belonging to someone else

"He coveted his neighbor's new car."

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adjective
/ˈkʌvətəs/

having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions

"She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch."

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covey

noun
/ˈkʌvi/

a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails

"A covey of quails flew across the field."

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Cow

noun
/kaʊ/

a large domesticated bovine animal kept for milk or meat

"The farmer milked the cow early in the morning."

noun
/ˈkaʊ.ərd/

a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

"He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully."

noun
/ˈkaʊərdɪs/

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

"His cowardice prevented him from speaking up."

noun
/ˈkaʊbɔɪ/

a man, typically one on horseback, who herds and tends cattle

"The cowboy rode across the plains."

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cower

verb
/ˈkaʊər/

to crouch down in fear

"The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm."

noun
/ˈkɒksweɪn/

the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat

"The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team."

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coy

adjective
/kɔɪ/

reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved

"She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans."

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cozen

verb
/ˈkʌzən/

to deceive, cheat, or trick someone

"He cozened the old man out of his money."

cozy

adjective
/ˈkoʊzi/

giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

"We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day."

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Crab

noun
/kræb/

a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers

"The crab scuttled sideways across the sand."

adjective
/ˈkræbɪd/

difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered

"His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible."

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crack

verb
/kræk/

To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.

"The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor."

noun
/ˈkreɪ.dəl/

a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side

"The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle."

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craft

noun
/kræft/

an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation

"She has mastered the craft of pottery."

adjective
/ˈkræfti/

skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly

"The crafty fox evaded the hunters again."

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crag

noun
/kræɡ/

a steep or rugged cliff or rock face

"The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit."

adjective
/kræmpt/

uncomfortably small or restricted

"The room was so cramped that we could barely move."

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Crane

noun
/kreɪn/

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

"The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge."

noun
/ˈkreɪniəm/

the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain

"The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium."

adjective
/ˈkræŋki/

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable

"The child gets cranky when he is hungry."

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crash

verb
/kræʃ/

To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).

"The car crashed into the wall at high speed."

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crass

adjective
/kræs/

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

"His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting."

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crave

verb
/kreɪv/

to have a strong desire for something

"She craves adventure and often travels to remote places."

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adjective
/ˈkreɪvən/

cowardly; lacking courage

"He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs."

noun
/ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

a strong desire for something

"She has a craving for chocolate every evening."

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crawl

verb
/krɔːl/

to move slowly on hands and knees or with the body close to the ground

"The baby began to crawl across the floor."

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Crazy

adjective
/ˈkreɪzi/

mentally unsound; extremely foolish or enthusiastic

"He had a crazy idea that actually worked."

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creak

verb
/kriːk/

to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved

"The old door creaked as she opened it."

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Cream

noun
/kriːm/

A thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top; also a soft substance used in cooking or cosmetics.

"She added some cream to her coffee."

noun
/ˈkriːməri/

a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made

"The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily."

adjective
/ˈkriːmi/

having a smooth, rich texture like cream

"She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta."

noun, verb
/kriːs/

a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle

"She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease."

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verb
/kriˈeɪt/

To bring something into existence; to make or produce.

"The artist wants to create a new painting."

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verb
kriˈeɪts

To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen

"Pollution creates environmental and health issues."