Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˈkɔːrəl/

Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.

"The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday."

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chord

noun
/kɔːrd/

A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.

"She strummed a simple chord on the guitar."

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chore

noun
/tʃɔːr/

A routine task, especially a household duty.

"Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore."

noun
/ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.

"The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking."

verb
/ˈtʃɔːrtl/

to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way

"The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks."

Chorus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈkɔːrəs/

a group of singers or the part of a song that is repeated

"The children sang the chorus loudly."

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christ

noun
/kraɪst/

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

"Christ is central to Christian faith."

verb
/ˈkrɪsən/

to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially

"They christened the ship after the queen."

noun
/ˈkrɪsəndəm/

the worldwide body or community of Christians

"The news spread quickly across Christendom."

noun, adjective
/ˈkrɪstʃən/

a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

"She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday."

noun
/ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

"Christianity has millions of followers around the world."

noun
/ˈkrɪsməs/

an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25

"Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love."

adjective
/krəˈmætɪk/

Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.

"The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts."

adjective
/ˈkrɒnɪk/

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

"She suffers from chronic back pain."

chronicle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb
/ˈkrɒnɪkəl/

A factual written account of important events in order of time; to record such events.

"The journalist chronicled the events of the war."

adjective
/ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

"The events were listed in chronological order."

noun
/krəˈnɒlədʒi/

The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.

"The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians."

noun
/krəˈnɒmɪtər/

An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.

"The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea."

adjective
/ˈtʃʌbi/

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

"The baby has chubby cheeks."

verb
/ˈtʃʌkəl/

To laugh quietly or to oneself.

"She chuckled at the joke her friend told."

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chunk

noun
/tʃʌŋk/

a thick or solid piece of something

"She cut the cake into large chunks."

noun
/tʃɜːrtʃ/

a building used for public Christian worship

"The old church in the village was built in the 18th century."

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churl

noun
/tʃɜːrl/

A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.

"The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy."

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adjective
/ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

"It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation."

noun
/ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids

"Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter."

noun
/ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking

"He lit a cigarette after dinner."

adjective
/ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.

"The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs."

noun
/ˈsɪniæst/

A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.

"As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films."

noun
/ˈsɪnəmə/

a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films

"We went to the cinema to watch a new movie."

noun
/ˈsɪnəmən/

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

"Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts."

cipher definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈsaɪfər/

A secret or disguised way of writing; a code.

"The spy sent a message written in cipher."

circadian rhythm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours

"Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm."

noun/verb
/ˈsɜːrkəl/

a round shape; to move all the way around something

"The children sat in a circle."

noun
/ˈsɜːrklət/

A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.

"The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead."

noun
/ˈsɜːrkɪt/

A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.

"The runners completed the circuit around the park."

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adjective
/sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.

"He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic."

adjective
/ˈsɜːrkjələr/

shaped like a circle; round in form

"The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire."

circular economy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.

"Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste."

verb
/ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

"Air circulated freely in the open hall."

circulation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌsɜːr.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

the movement of something (like blood, air, or information) through a system or area.

"The circulation of blood is essential for a healthy body."

noun
/sərˈkʌmfərəns/

the distance around the edge of a circle

"The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle."

noun
/ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly

"The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution."

verb
/ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

to travel all the way around something, especially the earth

"Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe."

verb
/ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

to limit or restrict something within boundaries

"The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee."

adjective
/ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

restricted or limited in scope or freedom

"Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules."

circumspect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈsɜːrkəmspekt/

careful and unwilling to take risks; cautious

"He was circumspect in his business dealings."

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noun
ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.

"His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made."

noun
/ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

a fact or condition connected with an event or action

"She handled the difficult circumstances bravely."

noun
/ˈsɜːrkəmstænsɪz/

the conditions or facts that affect a situation

"She was forced to leave due to financial circumstances."

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verb
/ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/

to find a way around an obstacle; to avoid a rule or problem cleverly

"The company found a way to circumvent the new tax laws."