Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
cease
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
C1 adjective
Ceaseless
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
C1 verb
cede
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.
B1 noun
ceiling
Meaning
the upper interior surface of a room
Example
The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.
A2 verb
celebrate
Meaning
To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.
B2 adjective
celebrated
Meaning
Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.
Example
He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.
A2 verb
celebrating
Meaning
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.
A2 noun
celebration
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
B1 noun
celebrity
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
C2 noun
celerity
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
B2 noun
Celery
Meaning
a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked
Example
I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.
C1 adjective
celestial
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
C1 adjective, noun
celibate
Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
B1 noun
cell
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
A2 noun
cellphone
Meaning
a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication
Example
She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.
B2 adjective
Cellular
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
B2 noun/verb
cement
Meaning
a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent
Example
The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.
C1 noun
cemented grave
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
B2 noun
cemetery
Meaning
a place where dead people are buried
Example
The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.
B2 verb/noun
censor
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
C2 adjective
censorious
Meaning
severely critical of others
Example
She was always censorious about her colleagues' mistakes.
C1 verb
censure
Meaning
to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval
Example
The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.
B2 noun
census
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
C2 noun
centaur
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.