Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 adjective
coy
стеснительный, замкнутый
Meaning
reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved
Example
She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.
C1 adjective
crafty
хитрый, ловкий, обманчивый
Meaning
skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly
Example
The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.
C1 noun
crag
крутая скала или обрыв
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
C1 adjective
crass
грубый, без чувствительности или утонченности
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
C1 verb
creak
издавать высокочастотный скрипящий звук
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
C1 noun, verb
crease
складка, морщина
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
C1 noun
credence
доверие, вера
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
C1 noun
credential
квалификация, диплом
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
C1 adjective
creditable
достойный похвалы
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
C1 noun
creed
вероучение, принцип
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
C1 verb
cremate
кремировать
Meaning
to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite
Example
According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.
C1 noun
crescendo
постепенное увеличение громкости
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
C1 noun
crest
вершина
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
C1 noun
crevasse
глубокая трещина
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
C1 noun
crevice
трещина
Meaning
a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall
Example
The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.
C1 adjective
Crimson
темно-красный
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
C1 verb
cringe
съёживаться
Meaning
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
She cringed when she remembered her mistake.
C1 noun/verb
crochet
крючок
Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
C1 noun
crockery
посуда
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
C1 noun
cronyism
кумовство
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
C1 noun
crook
мошенник
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
C1 verb
crossbreed
скрещивать
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
C1 adverb
Crosswise
по диагонали
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
C1 verb
crouch
Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.