Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

cumbersome definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkʌmbərsəm/

Large, heavy, or difficult to handle; complicated and inefficient.

"The cumbersome package was too heavy to carry alone."

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Cumin

noun C1
/ˈkjuːmɪn/

A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor

"Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking."

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adjective C1
/ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.

"The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health."

adjective C1
/ˈkjʊərəbl/

Able to be cured or healed.

"The doctor assured her that the disease was curable."

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curator

noun C1
/kjʊˈreɪtər/

a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection

"The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts."

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noun C1
/ˈkɜːrfjuː/

a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night

"The city imposed a curfew during the unrest."

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curler

noun C1
/ˈkɜːrlər/

A small roller used for curling hair.

"She used a curler to style her hair for the party."

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noun C1
/ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking

"Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes."

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cursive

adjective/noun C1
/ˈkɜːrsɪv/

Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.

"The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting."

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adjective C1
/ˈkɜːrsəri/

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

"He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting."

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curt

adjective C1
/kɜːrt/

Rudely brief in speech or manner.

"His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable."

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curtail

verb C1
/kɜːrˈteɪl/

to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable

"The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts."

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noun C1
/kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian

"The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure."

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Custody

noun C1
/ˈkʌs.tə.di/

the legal right or responsibility of taking care of someone or something

"The mother was granted custody of her children after the divorce."

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Cynic

noun C1
/ˈsɪnɪk/

a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable reasons

"He was too much of a cynic to believe in true love."

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noun C1
/ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.

"His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone."