Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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careen

verb
/kəˈriːn/

To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.

"The car careened down the slippery road."

noun, verb
/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."

adjective
/ˈkeəfriː/

Free from worries or responsibilities; relaxed and happy.

"She enjoyed a carefree afternoon at the beach."

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Careful

adjective
/ˈkɛr.fəl/

Exercising caution or showing concern to avoid mistakes or harm.

"He is always careful when crossing the road."

adverb
/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."

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Careless

adjective
/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."

adverb
/ˈkeərləsli/

without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner

"He carelessly left the door unlocked."

noun
/ˈker.ləs.nəs/

failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors

"His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems."

noun
/kəˈres/

a gentle or loving touch

"The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby."

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caret

noun
/ˈkærɪt/

A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.

"The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go."

adjective
/ˈkeəwɔːn/

Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.

"His careworn face revealed years of struggle."

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cargo

noun
/ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport

"The ship was loaded with valuable cargo."

noun
/ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another

"The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean."

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caricature

noun
/ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.

"The magazine published a caricature of the politician."

noun
/ˈkærɪlɒn/

A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.

"The carillon bells rang across the town square."

noun
/ˈkɑːrmaɪn/

A vivid crimson or purplish-red color, often used as a dye or pigment.

"The artist used carmine to paint the vibrant sunset sky."

noun
/ˈkɑːrnɪdʒ/

The killing of a large number of people; great destruction and bloodshed.

"The battlefield was a scene of unimaginable carnage."

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adjective
/ˈkɑːrnəl/

Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.

"The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires."

adjective
/kɑːrˈnɪvərəs/

Feeding on the flesh of other animals; meat-eating.

"Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt in groups."

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Carom

noun
/ˈkærəm/

aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking

"Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes."

noun
/kəˈraʊzl/

A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.

"They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal."

verb
/kəˈraʊz/

to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others

"They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory."

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carp

verb
/kɑːrp/

to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters

"She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences."

noun
/ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures

"The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen."

noun
/ˈkɑːrpɪt/

a thick woven floor covering

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

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adjective
/ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way

"His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult."

noun
/ˈkærɪdʒ/

a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past

"The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades."

noun
/ˈkæriər/

A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.

"The airline is the largest carrier in the country."

noun
/ˈkæriən/

the decaying flesh of dead animals

"Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields."

noun
/ˈkærət/

a long, tapering orange root eaten as a vegetable

"She added chopped carrots to the soup."

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carry

verb
/ˈkæri/

To support and move something or someone from one place to another.

"She carried the bag across the street."

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verb
/ˈkæri aʊt/

to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan

"The team carries out the project successfully."

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Cart

noun
/kɑːrt/

a vehicle with wheels that is pulled by a person or animal for carrying goods

"The farmer loaded hay onto the cart."

noun
/ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

complete freedom to act as one wishes

"The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project."

noun
/ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.

"The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee."

noun
/kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

A person who makes maps.

"The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory."

cartography definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

The science or practice of drawing maps.

"She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps."

noun
/kɑːrˈtuːn/

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

"Children love watching cartoons on TV."

noun
/ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.

"The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty."

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carve

verb
/kɑːrv/

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

"The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble."

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caryatid

noun
/ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.

"The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof."

noun/verb
/kæˈskeɪd/

A small waterfall or a process that occurs in stages, one after another.

"Water cascaded down the rocky slope."

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case

noun
/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."

noun
/ˈkeɪsiːn/

the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements

"Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery."

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cash

noun
/kæʃ/

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

"She paid the bill in cash."

noun
/ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor

"Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack."

noun
/ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking

"Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries."

noun
/kæˈʃɪər/

a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank

"The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill."

noun
/ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

a cover or shell that protects or encloses something

"The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts."

noun
/kəˈsiːnoʊ/

a place where people gamble and play games of chance

"They spent the evening playing cards at the casino."