English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
CEFR Level
The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.
"Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities."
an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others
"The charity raised funds to support homeless families."
the power or quality of delighting or attracting others; to attract or please greatly
"Her smile never fails to charm everyone around her."
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
"The village is full of charming little houses."
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
"The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics."
A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.
"ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently."
a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
"He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam."
either side of the face below the eye; impudent boldness
"She kissed him on the cheek."
in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits
"She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day."
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process
"The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river."
a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines
"The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition."
the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people
"They have great chemistry and work well together."
the front part of the human body between the neck and the stomach
"He felt a pain in his chest after running."
to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it
"You should chew your food properly to help with digestion."
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
"The chief of the village made an important decision."
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
"His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing."
to make something cold or to relax and take it easy
"We decided to chill at home after a long day."
a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food
"Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier."
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
"It was a chilly morning in December."
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
"The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier."
the part of the face below the mouth
"He rested his chin on his hand while thinking."
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
"The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony."
to cut into pieces with quick, heavy blows
"He chopped the onions for the curry."
the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
"Christianity has millions of followers around the world."
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
"She handled the difficult circumstances bravely."
the conditions or facts that affect a situation
"She was forced to leave due to financial circumstances."
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
"Every citizen has the right to vote."
A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
"Citizens must follow pollution regulations."
the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties
"He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years."
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.
"They settled the matter through civil discussion."
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
"Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization."
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
"Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance."
to state something as true, often without proof; to demand ownership or right
"He claimed the prize after winning the competition."
To take someone's life, to cause death
"Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually."
To strike the palms of the hands together, usually to express approval or create a sharp sound.
"The audience began to clap loudly after the performance."
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
"That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy."
relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature
"She loves listening to classical music while studying."
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
"The clerk helped me find the correct form."
A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.
"The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case."
a high, steep face of rock or earth
"The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff."
The general weather conditions of a region over a long period of time.
"The climate in the desert is very dry and hot."
Long-term changes in global or regional climate patterns, primarily caused by human activities.
"Climate change has severe impacts on agriculture."
A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.
"She went to the clinic for a health check-up."
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
"She clipped the coupon from the newspaper."
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
"The detective examined the evidence closely."
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
"I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting."
a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle
"The detective found a clue near the window."
noun: the land along the edge of the sea; verb: to move easily without effort or power
"They walked along the coast enjoying the sea breeze."
relating to or near a coast or shoreline
"They built a resort in a coastal area."
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
"She ordered a cocktail at the bar."