Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈkænvəs/

A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.

"The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting."

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canvass

verb
/ˈkænvəs/

To solicit votes, orders, or support from people.

"Volunteers went door-to-door to canvass for the candidate."

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canyon

noun
/ˈkænjən/

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

"The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years."

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Cap

noun
/kæp/

A covering for the head, often with a visor.

"He wore a red cap to the baseball game."

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noun
/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

the power or ability to do something; potential for effectiveness or success

"The company has the capability to expand internationally."

adjective
/ˈkeɪpəbl/

having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do something

"She is capable of handling difficult situations calmly."

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Capacious

adjective
/kəˈpeɪʃəs/

Having a lot of space inside; roomy.

"The capacious hall could seat over five hundred guests."

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noun
/kəˈpæsəti/

the maximum amount that something can contain or produce; ability to do something

"The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000."

noun
/kəˈpærɪsən/

an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration

"The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison."

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noun
/kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.

"Broken capillaries cause dark circles."

noun
/ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins

"Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries."

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Capital

noun
/ˈkæpɪtl/

a city that serves as the seat of government; also wealth in the form of money or assets

"Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh."

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noun
/ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/

an economic system where private individuals or corporations control the means of production and distribution of goods

"Capitalism promotes the idea of competition and private ownership."

noun/adjective
/ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

"The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market."

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noun
/ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

The provision of capital for a company or the total value of a company's shares.

"The startup secured significant capitalization from investors."

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capitulate

verb
/kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

to surrender or give in after resisting

"The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy."

noun
/kəˈpriːs/

a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior

"She bought the expensive dress on a caprice."

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adjective
/kəˈprɪʃəs/

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

"The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning."

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Capsicum

noun
/ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking

"Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious."

verb
/ˈkæp.saɪz/

to overturn in the water

"The small fishing boat capsized during the storm."

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noun
ˈkæp.sjuːl

A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.

"Capsules contain controlled environments."

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Captain

noun
/ˈkæptɪn/

the leader of a team, ship, or group

"The captain led his team to victory."

noun
/ˈkæp.ʃən/

a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph

"The caption under the photo explained who the people were."

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adjective
/ˈkæp.ʃəs/

tending to find fault or raise petty objections

"The captious reviewer criticized even the smallest details of the movie."

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verb
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/

to attract and hold the attention of someone

"The singer’s voice captivated the entire audience."

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Captive

noun
/ˈkæp.tɪv/

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

"The captive was held in a small cell for several months."

noun
/kæpˈtɪvɪti/

the state of being imprisoned, confined, or kept under control

"The rare bird has been bred in captivity."

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captor

noun
/ˈkæptər/

a person or group who has captured someone or something

"The hostage managed to escape from his captors."

verb
/ˈkæptʃər/

to take control of something or someone by force

"The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base."

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Car

noun
/kɑːr/

a road vehicle with an engine, four wheels, and seats for passengers

"She bought a new car last week."

noun
/kəˈræf/

a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine

"The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table."

noun
/ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs

"The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection."

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carat

noun
/ˈkærət/

a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams

"She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement."

noun
/ˈkær.ə.væn/

a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas

"The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods."

noun
/ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking

"The bread was flavored with caraway seeds."

noun
/ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar

"Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates."

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noun
/ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.

"Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates."

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noun
/ˈkɑːrbən/

a chemical element found in all living things and used as fuel when combined with oxygen

"Carbon is an essential element for life on Earth."

carbon footprint definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

"Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change."

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noun
ˈkɑː.bən ˌsiː.kwɪˈstreɪ.ʃən

The process of storing carbon dioxide in vegetation, soils, geological formations, and the ocean to reduce carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere.

"Carbon sequestration helps combat climate change."

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adjective
ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.

"The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030."

noun
/ˈkɑːrkəs/

the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered

"Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field."

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adjective
/ˌkɑːrsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/

having the potential to cause cancer

"Scientists warned that the chemical is carcinogenic."

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card

noun
/kɑːrd/

A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.

"She handed me her business card after the meeting."

noun
/ˈkɑːrdəməm/

aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice

"The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom."

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cardiac

adjective
/ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

Relating to the heart.

"The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition."

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adjective, noun
/ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.

"Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life."

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cardiologist

noun
/ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.

"She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain."

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adjective
/ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

"Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health."

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Care

noun/verb
/kɛr/

The process of looking after someone or something; to be concerned or interested.

"She took great care of her younger brother."