Vocabulary Cards
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B1 adverb
currently
Meaning
at the present time; now
Example
He is currently working on a new project.
B2 noun
curriculum
Meaning
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
Example
The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.
B1 noun
Curry
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
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.
B2 noun, verb
curse
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
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.
A2 noun
Curtain
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
C2 noun/verb
curtsy
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
B2 noun
Curve
Meaning
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
Example
The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.
C2 adjective
cussed
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
C2 noun
Custard Apple
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
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.
B1 noun
Custom
Meaning
a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice
Example
It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.
A2 noun
customer
Meaning
a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business
Example
The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile.
B2 noun
Customer Retention
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
A1 verb
cut
Meaning
to divide or separate with a sharp tool
Example
I cut the paper with scissors.
A2 adjective
cute
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
B2 noun
Cutlet
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
B1 adjective
cutting
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
B2 adjective
cutting-edge
Meaning
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
Example
This company develops cutting-edge technology.