Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
calcification
Meaning
The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.
Example
Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.
C2 verb
calcify
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
C2 adjective
calculable
Meaning
Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.
Example
The risk involved in the project is calculable.
B1 verb
calculate
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
B2 adjective
calculated
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
C1 adjective
calculating
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
B1 noun
Calculation
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
A2 noun
calculator
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
C1 noun
calculus
Meaning
A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.
Example
Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.
C2 noun
caldron
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
A2 noun
calendar
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
B2 noun
Calf
Meaning
a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals
Example
The calf stayed close to its mother.
C1 noun
caliber
Meaning
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
Example
The university attracts students of high caliber.
C1 verb
calibrate
Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
C1 noun
calibration
Meaning
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
Example
The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.
C2 noun
calisthenics
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
C2 verb
calk
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
A1 verb
call
Meaning
to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name
Example
Please call me when you arrive home.
C1 noun
calligraphy
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
C2 noun
callosity
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
C1 adjective
Callous
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
C2 adjective
callow
Meaning
Inexperienced and immature.
Example
The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.
C1 noun
callus
Meaning
A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.
Example
A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.
A2 adjective
calm
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.