Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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crook

noun
/krʊk/

a dishonest person, especially a criminal

"The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars."

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croon

verb
/kruːn/

to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice

"She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep."

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crop

noun
/krɒp/

plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use

"The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn."

verb
/krɒs/

to go from one side to another, or to pass through

"We crossed the river using a wooden bridge."

verb
/ˈkrɒs.briːd/

to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species

"Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production."

adverb
/ˈkrɒswaɪz/

in the form of a cross; diagonally across

"Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire."

adjective
/ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining

"The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house."

verb
/kraʊtʃ/

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

"The cat crouched before leaping at its prey."

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Crow

noun
/kroʊ/

a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call

"The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch."

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Crowbar

noun
/ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart

"He used a crowbar to remove the old nails."

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crowd

noun
/kraʊd/

a large number of people gathered together

"A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert."

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crowded

adjective
/ˈkraʊdɪd/

filled with too many people or things

"The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move."

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Crown

noun
/kraʊn/

a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority

"The king wore his golden crown at the ceremony."

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adjective
/ˈkruːʃəl/

extremely important or necessary

"Trust is crucial for a strong relationship."

noun
/ˈkruːsɪbəl/

a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures

"The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition."

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crude

adjective
/kruːd/

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

"The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals."

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cruel

adjective
/ˈkruːəl/

Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.

"It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy."

noun
/ˈkruː.əl.ti/

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

"The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals."

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cruet

noun
/ˈkruːɪt/

a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table

"She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad."

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cruise

verb
/kruːz/

to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure

"They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation."

verb
/ˈkrʌmpəl/

to crush something into folds or wrinkles

"He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin."

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crusade

noun/verb
/kruːˈseɪd/

a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause

"She has been crusading for women's rights all her life."

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crush

verb
/krʌʃ/

to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed

"He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand."

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crust

noun
/krʌst/

the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer

"He cut off the crust of the bread before eating."

noun
/krʌˈsteɪʃən/

an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps

"Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans."

adjective
/krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean

"The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils."

noun
/krʌtʃ/

a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help

"He had to use crutches after breaking his leg."

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crux

noun
/krʌks/

the most important or decisive point of an issue

"The crux of the problem lies in poor communication."

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cry

verb, noun
/kraɪ/

To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.

"The baby began to cry when she was hungry."

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crypt

noun
/krɪpt/

an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place

"The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral."

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cryptic

adjective
/ˈkrɪptɪk/

having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

"She left a cryptic message on his voicemail."

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noun
/ˌkrɪptəˈkʌrənsɪ/

A digital currency in which transactions are verified and records maintained by a decentralized system

"Cryptocurrencies are revolutionizing the financial landscape."

noun
/ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

a text written in code or cipher

"The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter."

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adjective
/ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.

"Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions."

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noun
/krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques

"Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions."

noun
/ˈkrɪstəl/

a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns

"She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal."

verb
/ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite

"Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan."

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Cub

noun
/kʌb/

a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal

"The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection."

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cuban

adjective
/ˈkjuːbən/

relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture

"We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café."

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cube

noun, verb
/kjuːb/

As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.

"She put a sugar cube in her tea."

noun
/ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste

"Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine."

noun
/ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.

"She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues."

noun
/ˈkʊk.uː/

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

"We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning."

noun
/ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/

a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked

"I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad."

noun/verb
/ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.

"The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief."

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cue

noun/verb
/kjuː/

A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.

"The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage."

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cues

noun
kjuːz

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding

"Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions."

noun
/kwɪˈziːn/

A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.

"Italian cuisine is famous all over the world."

noun
/ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.

"They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac."

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adjective
/ˈkʌl.ɪ.nɛr.i/

relating to cooking or the kitchen

"She took a culinary course in Italy to improve her cooking skills."