Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
Cardamom
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
C1 adjective
cardiac
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
C1 adjective, noun
cardinal
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
C1 noun
cardiologist
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
B2 adjective
cardiovascular
Meaning
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Example
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
A1 noun
Care
Meaning
the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection
Example
The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.
C2 verb
careen
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
A2 noun, verb
career
Meaning
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
Example
She built a successful career in medicine.
B2 adjective
Carefree
Meaning
free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free
Example
She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.
A2 adjective
Careful
Meaning
taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive
Example
Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.
A2 adverb
Carefully
Meaning
with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively
Example
Please read the instructions carefully.
A2 adjective
Careless
Meaning
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive
Example
His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.
B1 adverb
carelessly
Meaning
without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner
Example
He carelessly left the door unlocked.
B1 noun
Carelessness
Meaning
failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors
Example
His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.
C1 noun
Caress
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
C2 noun
caret
Meaning
A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.
Example
The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.
C2 adjective
careworn
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
B2 noun
cargo
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
B2 noun
Cargo ship
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
C1 noun
caricature
Meaning
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
Example
The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
C2 noun
carillon
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
C2 noun
Carmine
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
C1 noun
Carnage
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
C2 adjective
carnal
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
Example
The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.