Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 adjective
cumulative
Meaning
Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.
Example
The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.
C1 adjective
curable
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
C1 noun
curator
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
C1 noun
curfew
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
C1 noun
curler
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
C1 noun
Curry Leaves
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
C1 adjective/noun
cursive
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
C1 adjective
cursory
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
C1 adjective
curt
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
C1 verb
curtail
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
C1 noun
Custodian
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
C1 noun
Custody
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
C1 noun
Cynic
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
C1 noun
cynicism
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
C1 verb
dabble
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
C1 adjective
daft
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
C1 noun
Dagger
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
C1 noun
Dahlia
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
C1 adjective
dainty
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
C1 verb
dampen
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
C1 noun
damper
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
C1 noun
Dandruff
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
C1 verb
dangle
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
C1 noun
daredevil
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.