Vocabulary Cards
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A2 verb
climb
Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
C2 noun
Climbing lang lang
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
C2 noun
Climbing-fish
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
C2 noun
clime
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
C1 verb
clinch
Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
B2 verb
cling
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
B1 noun
clinic
Meaning
A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.
Example
She went to the clinic for a health check-up.
B2 adjective
clinical
Meaning
Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.
Example
The doctor conducted a clinical examination.
B1 verb, noun
clip
Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
C2 noun
clipper
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
C1 noun
clique
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
B2 noun, verb
cloak
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
A1 noun
Clock
Meaning
an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time
Example
The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.
B2 adverb
Clockwise
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
C1 verb, noun
clog
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
C2 noun
cloister
Meaning
a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.
Example
The monks walked silently through the cloister.
A1 verb, adjective
close
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
C2 adjective
close-hauled
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
A1 adjective
closed
Meaning
not open; shut
Example
The store is closed on Fridays.
B1 adverb
closely
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
A2 adjective, noun
closer
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
A2 adjective
closest
Meaning
nearest in distance or relationship
Example
He is my closest friend.
B2 noun
closet
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
B2 noun
closure
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.