Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈtʃæptər/

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

"I just finished the first chapter of the novel."

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char

verb
/tʃɑːr/

To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.

"The cook accidentally charred the steak."

noun
/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."

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noun
ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.

"The character development of Sydney Carton is profound."

noun/adjective
/ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.

"Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership."

verb
/ˈkærəktəraɪz/

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

"The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless."

noun
/ʃəˈreɪd/

an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game

"The trial was nothing more than a political charade."

verb
/tʃɑːrdʒ/

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

"The store charges extra for home delivery."

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noun
ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.

"Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities."

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Chariot

noun
/ˈtʃæriət/

an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing

"The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage."

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noun
/kəˈrɪzmə/

a special charm or appeal that inspires devotion or attraction in others

"The leader's charisma inspired thousands of followers."

adjective
/ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness

"She is known for her charitable work in the community."

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noun
/ˈtʃærəti/

an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others

"The charity raised funds to support homeless families."

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charlatan

noun
/ˈʃɑːrlətən/

a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud

"The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan."

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Charm

noun/verb
/tʃɑːrm/

the power or quality of delighting or attracting others; to attract or please greatly

"Her smile never fails to charm everyone around her."

adjective
/ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.

"The village is full of charming little houses."

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chart

noun
/tʃɑːrt/

a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram

"The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics."

noun/verb
/ˈtʃɑːrtər/

a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use

"The company decided to charter a bus for the trip."

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chary

adjective
/ˈtʃɛəri/

cautious or wary about doing something

"She was chary of investing in the new business venture."

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chase

verb
/tʃeɪs/

to pursue someone or something in order to catch them

"The police chased the thief through the market."

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chasm

noun
/ˈkæzəm/

a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas

"There was a great chasm between the two political parties."

noun
/ˈʃæsi/

the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine

"The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage."

adjective
/tʃeɪst/

abstaining from sexual relations; pure or simple in style

"She lived a chaste life devoted to her faith."

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verb
/ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue

"The coach chastened the team after their poor performance."

verb
/tʃæsˈtaɪz/

to criticize or punish severely

"The teacher chastised the student for being late."

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Chastity

noun
/ˈtʃæs.tə.ti/

the state of refraining from sexual activity; purity

"The monk took a vow of chastity."

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chat

noun; verb
/tʃæt/

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

"We had a long chat after dinner."

noun
/ʃæˈtoʊ/

a large French country house or castle

"They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France."

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noun
ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.

"ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently."

noun
/ˈtʃæt.əl/

a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves

"In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners."

noun
/ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.

"The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism."

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chauvinist

noun
/ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.

"He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace."

adjective
/ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.

"His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues."

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Cheap

adjective
/tʃiːp/

low in cost; inexpensive

"This shop sells clothes at very cheap prices."

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cheat

verb
/tʃiːt/

to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage

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

noun
/ˈtʃiːtər/

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage

"He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam."

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check

verb, noun
/tʃɛk/

To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.

"Please check the report before submitting it."

adjective
/ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.

"He had a checkered career with many highs and lows."

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Cheek

noun
/tʃiːk/

either side of the face below the eye; impudent boldness

"She kissed him on the cheek."

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cheer

verb
/tʃɪər/

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

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

adjective
/ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

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

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

adverb
/ˈtʃɪəfəli/

in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits

"She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day."

adjective
/ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer

"The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain."

noun
/tʃiːz/

a dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk

"She sliced some cheese for the sandwich."

adjective
/ˈtʃiːzi/

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

"The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy."

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chef

noun
/ʃɛf/

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

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

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chemical

noun
/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

a substance produced by or used in a chemical process

"The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river."

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noun
ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.

"Chemical waste pollutes water bodies."

noun
/ʃəˈmiːz/

a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders

"The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk."

noun
/ˈkemɪst/

a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines

"The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition."