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relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture
"We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café."
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."
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
"Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine."
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
"She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues."
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."
a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked
"I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad."
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
"The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief."
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
"The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage."
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
"Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions."
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
"Italian cuisine is famous all over the world."
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
"They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac."
relating to cooking or the kitchen
"She took a culinary course in Italy to improve her cooking skills."
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
"The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd."
to reach the highest point or final stage
"The negotiations culminated in a successful agreement."
the highest point or final result of something
"Graduation day is the culmination of years of hard work."
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
"The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime."
deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing
"The judge found him culpable for the accident."
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
"The police caught the culprit behind the robbery."
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
"The cult followed their leader with great devotion."
to prepare and use land for crops; to develop a quality or relationship
"Farmers cultivate the land to grow rice."
The process of trying to develop or improve something.
"Organic cultivation is gaining popularity due to health benefits."
relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society
"The festival is a major cultural event in the city."
the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular people or society
"Japanese culture is admired all over the world."
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
"She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature."
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
"The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge."
Large, heavy, or difficult to handle; complicated and inefficient.
"The cumbersome package was too heavy to carry alone."
A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor
"Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking."
Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.
"The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health."
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
"The cunning fox tricked the farmer."
a small bowl-shaped container for drinking from, typically with a handle
"She drank a cup of tea in the morning."
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
"She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard."
Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.
"The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity."
Able to be cured or healed.
"The doctor assured her that the disease was curable."
Able to cure disease or restore health.
"The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness."
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
"The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts."
to restrain, control, or limit something
"The government took steps to curb inflation."
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
"She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor."
to make someone healthy again after an illness
"The new medicine cured her of the infection."
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
"The city imposed a curfew during the unrest."
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
"She bought a curio from the antique shop."
a strong desire to know or learn something
"Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them."
eager to know or learn something
"The child was curious about the stars in the sky."
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
"She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly."
A small roller used for curling hair.
"She used a curler to style her hair for the party."
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
"She has naturally curly hair."
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
"The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood."
the system of money used in a particular country
"The U.S. dollar is the official currency of the United States."
belonging to the present time; a flow of water or electricity
"She is reading the current issue of the magazine."
at the present time; now
"He is currently working on a new project."
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
"The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses."