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cat |
A cat is a domestic animal often kept as a pet; it has whiskers and likes to chase mice. |
Our pet cat has just had kittens. |
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color |
The image caused by light in your eyes |
My favorite color is blue. |
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cow |
A common farm animal |
Milk comes from cows. |
| 4 |
cry |
To shed tears; to let water come from your eyes |
He started to cry because he was so upset.; I cried when my brother died. |
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c |
C is the third letter of the alphabet. |
"b" comes before "c" |
| 6 |
colour |
The image caused by light in your eyes |
My favorite colour is blue. |
| 7 |
camera |
An object that takes pictures digitally or on film. |
I took a picture of the mountain with my camera. |
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cloud |
A cloud is a collection of condensed water vapor floating in the sky that sometimes makes rain. |
Those dark storm clouds are quickly getting closer. |
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cyan |
Cyan is a light blue color: |
; Cyan is my favorite color. |
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Christianity |
Christianity is a religion whose followers believe that Jesus was the son of God or an important prophet of God |
He believes in Christianity. |
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Christian |
A Christian is a person who believes in salvation from sin through Jesus of Nazareth |
He is a conservative Christian. |
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cut |
If you make something shorter or divide it in pieces |
Jared cut the meat using his knife and fork.; In the lumber mill, the logs are then cut into boards. |
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city |
A city is large area where many people live and work |
Tokyo and New York are two of the world's largest cities.; There's too much crime in this city. |
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car |
A car is a small passenger vehicle with four wheels |
I just drive around in my car all day.; The garage was full so she parked her poor little car on the street.; Three fire trucks and two police cars arrived at the scene of the car accident.; Tony got in the driver's seat and started the car.; We flew into Miami and got a rental car.; Her son crashed the family car, but nobody was hurt.; Sheldon had offered to buy Nicki a used car, a Honda or Toyota, something reliable.; They stopped us at a red light and stole our car.; Us kids made $20 washing the cars in the driveway in front of our parents' house.; I loaded my suitcase and bag in the trunk of my car.; The salesperson at the car dealer tried to sell me a used BMW.; Are we going to be driving Chinese electric cars in a few years?; When the car was going 150 km/h, she took her hands off the wheel and closed her eyes.; Mr. Marquez was known for flashy clothes and jewelry, luxury cars and even a few boats. |
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crop |
A plant that is grown on a farm. |
Our farm's crops are corn, apples and potatoes. |
| 16 |
cold |
If something is cold |
The wind made her hands cold.; It's going to be very cold today so wear a jacket. |
| 17 |
cook |
To bake or boil |
Darren will cook dinner today. |
| 18 |
current |
Something that is current is up to date. |
This news is current.; We bought our home 20 years ago, but we wouldn't be able to buy it at current prices. |
| 19 |
cup |
A cup is deep round container open at the top |
I'll bring you another cup of tea.; Please pour the water into the cup. |
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can |
If someone can do something |
Most birds can fly.; Can you speak English?; I can't see it. It's too small.; "Can you come?" "Yes, I think I can."; This is a service that anyone can easily afford. |
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cylinder |
A cylinder is a shape consisting of two circles connected to a tube. |
Cans, pens, and flashlights are usually shaped like cylinders. |
| 22 |
custom |
A custom is an activity that happens traditionally or regularly. |
Almost everyone there eats rice every day, but there are different local customs about how to cook it.; My mother's custom is to have breakfast in the garden with her newspaper. |
| 23 |
correct |
Something that is correct has no mistakes. |
For question #5, only 5 people got the correct answer. |
| 24 |
clothes |
Clothes |
He took off his clothes and got into the shower.; There was no money to buy clothes, so we got our cousins' old shirts and jeans with holes in the knees. |
| 25 |
culture |
A culture is a common history |
Rock and roll is a central part of American popular culture.; When I moved to China, it took me a long time to start to understand the culture. |
| 26 |
computer |
A computer is a machine that helps you store |
If you're looking at a web page, you must be using a computer. |
| 27 |
community |
A community is a group of people living in the same area and having a similar background or similar interests. |
Most Libyan policemen were members of the community where they worked.; Within the business community, most people believe that taxes are too high. |
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create |
If you create something |
Wiktionary editors create Wiktionary entries.; Initially, the company will create 200 new jobs, rising to 520 over the next few years.; A lot of problems have been created by the new government. |
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cool |
If something is cool |
It's hard to keep the house nice and cool on a hot summer's day.; The air was cool, so he put on his jacket. |
| 30 |
contrast |
Contrasts are the differences you find when you compare something or someone. |
When comparing English and Japanese, there are many contrasts but also a large number of similarities.; Married life is a sharp contrast to the life of a single person. |
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crush |
To damage something by flattening it. |
I will crush the spider with a book. |
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contact |
When x makes or has contact with y |
The trains in Tokyo are so crowded that everyone has to stand in close contact to everyone else. |
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chicken |
A chicken is a bird that farmers raise for meat and eggs. |
My father went out back, caught a chicken, cut off its head, and cleaned it for dinner. |
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convenient |
If something is convenient |
Living here is so convenient. There's a supermarket right across the street, and a train station just a 2 minute walk away.; It's more convenient to drive than it is to walk.; This is the most convenient route to take. |
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cheese |
Cheese is a food that is made by mixing bacteria with milk and aging it. |
I often eat cheese with bread and grapes. |
| 36 |
chain |
A chain is a series of round pieces of material joined together to make a line. |
He got her a gold chain necklace for her birthday. |
| 37 |
complex |
If something is complex |
He has constructed a complex computer system to send translated messages between humans and dolphins.; A complex problem that we face today is poverty, especially in Africa. |
| 38 |
cream |
Cream is the fatty part of milk. |
Would you like some cream in your coffee? |
| 39 |
customer |
A customer is a person who pays money for goods or services. |
The restaurant had to close because there weren't enough customers. |
| 40 |
coffee |
Coffee is a dark brown drink that is very popular around the world. |
Would you like a cup coffee or tea?; "Milk or cream?" "No, thank you. I like my coffee black." |
| 41 |
clean |
If something is clean |
The kids came back from the washroom with clean hands and faces.; Did you wash these dishes? They don't look very clean.; To keep the air clean, smoking is not allowed.; I clear our breakfast and wipe the table clean with a wet rag. |
| 42 |
cheap |
If something is cheap |
"I bought this for $37 last week, but today I saw it in the store for only $22." "Wow! That's cheap." |
| 43 |
category |
A category is a group of people or things that are the same in some way. |
The music business tries to put music into various categories, such as rock, pop, jazz, etc. |
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chemical |
A chemical is a basic substance that is used in or produced by mixing elements or other chemicals. |
When you burn plastics, you put dangerous chemicals into the air.; The chemical industry in China is producing more and more useful paints, glues, and other products. |
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complain |
If you complain about someone or something |
We complained to the manager about the service after waiting one hour for our food. |
| 46 |
corner |
A corner is the place where two lines or edges meet. |
They live on the corner of Main Street and Dundas.; Just put it on the table in the corner of the room. |
| 47 |
confusion |
Confusion is a feeling you get when things are unclear or you don't understand. |
The snow storm caused great confusion at the airport where many planes were unable to take off or land.; The confusion in the last act of "The Marriage of Figaro" usually makes the audience laugh. |
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camp |
A camp is a place |
I don't think I can walk anymore today. Let's set up camp for the night. |
| 49 |
century |
A century is a period of 100 years. |
My great grandfather came to Canada over a century ago.; The telephone was invented in the 19th century.; Centuries passed before the slaves were freed. |
| 50 |
certain |
If you are certain of something |
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collection |
A collection is a group of things of the same type. They are usually special in some way. |
He has one of the biggest collections of paintings by Van Gogh. |
| 52 |
compare |
If you compare two things |
I compared all different kinds of computers before buying this one.; Compared to the sun, the moon is quite small. |
| 53 |
clock |
A clock is an instrument that tells you what the time is. A small clock which you carry is called a watch. |
He was sleepy, and the clock said 11:32.; The digital clock on the wall tells her that it is almost six-thirty.; She'd never before been in a house which did not have a clock ticking somewhere.; He looked at the clock and then at his watch: The clock was nine minutes fast. He still had some time. |
| 54 |
cousin |
Your cousin is the son or daughter of your aunt or uncle. |
Every year at Christmas, I got to play with all my cousins at my grandma's house. |
| 55 |
cause |
A cause is what leads to something happening. |
The cause of the fire was lightning. |
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cottage |
A cottage is a small house |
When we were young, we spent the summers at a cottage on Canoe Lake. |
| 57 |
circle |
A circle (●) is a round shape. |
Please put your chairs in a circle.; The dog was running in circles. |
| 58 |
couple |
A couple is two (2) things that go together. |
Can you lend me a couple of dollars? |
| 59 |
cardboard |
Cardboard is a material like paper |
Cardboard is used to make boxes.; I put all my furniture in cardboard boxes to move it. |
| 60 |
consist |
If A consists of B |
His letter consisted of only three words.; Preparation for the party consisted of inviting guests, buying food, cleaning, and hoping that the weather would be nice. |
| 61 |
child |
A child is a young person |
The children were playing in the park.; Most three-year-old children speak very well.; Even as a child of six, I knew what hard work was.; Taking care of young children is difficult work.; This kind of teaching is useful for all children, not just those children with learning disabilities.; We need to do a better job of educating our children.; We're collecting food for needy children. |
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coal |
Coal is a fuel which comes from under the ground. It is black |
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collar |
The neck part of a shirt |
He put up his collar because of the cold wind. |
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card |
A card is a small |
The police stopped me and asked to see my identity card.; "I don't have any money with me, can I pay with my credit card?"; The soccer player got a red card and left the game.; We spent the afternoon playing card games.; I think we sent them a Christmas card last year. |
| 65 |
conversation |
A conversation is when two or more people are talking informally. |
I had a really interesting conversation at work about how to improve things.; She is very good at making conversation with people she meets. |
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contradiction |
A contradiction is the act of contradicting. |
He says that he was not there that night: that was a contradiction of his previous statement. |
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communicate |
If you communicate an idea |
Parents have to work hard to communicate better with their children. |
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communication |
Communication is the process of sending and receiving ideas between two or more people. |
Teachers must regularly practice their communication skills to make sure students understand them easily. |
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classical |
Classical ideas or styles are those that were very common at a time in the past and sometimes continue into the present. |
Classical theories in physics can't explain certain observations, which has led scientists to come up with new theories. |
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contract |
A contract is a legal agreement to trade goods |
If you would just sign this contract, the car will be yours.; In Japan, most worker's employment contracts last until the age of sixty.; My father's employment contract is for forty years.; You must look over the contract before you sign it. |
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consistent |
If something is consistent |
She makes a consistent effort to study hard.; My Math scores at my school show a consistent 80 to 95 percent.; My math scores are mostly consistent because I have had the same grades since grade 9. |
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concept |
A concept is an idea. |
Italy has introduced the concept of "parental leave" – time off work given to either parent to look after the child. |
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constitutional |
If a law |
The court ruled that the new law was constitutional and that there was no need for the government to change it. |
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constitution |
The constitution of a country or organization is the basic set of laws that explain how all the other laws and rules must be made and followed. |
To change the constitution, the government must have the agreement of 2/3 of the members of parliament. |
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context |
Something's context is the situation that it happens in. |
Sometime, we can't read someone's writing, but the message can be understood in context because human readers use their knowledge of language and the world to help us.; The actions of a business cannot be fully understood except in the context of a particular organisation. |
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construction |
Construction is the act of building something. |
The workers began construction of the new hospital last week.; The recent downturn in the economy is causing a lot of pain in the construction industry with few new homes being built. |
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conclusion |
A writer or speaker's conclusions are the ideas that they have after thinking about all the important information. |
The study's main conclusion is that more money will not solve the problem. |
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crime |
A crime is an act that is against the law and for which you can go to jail. |
Murder is a crime.; New York has a lot of crime. |
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cord |
A long |
She tied the package with a cord.; Plug this cord into the outlet. |
| 80 |
consumer |
A consumer is someone who buys or uses goods or services. |
Consumer demand for large cars has dropped with the increase in gasoline prices.; Selling goods to consumers is known as retail. |
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chapter |
A chapter is a main division of a book. |
We read chapter five in the blue textbook. |
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consequence |
A consequence is a result of an action |
As a consequence of your bad behavior, you must stay after school.; The consequences of lying to your parents are usually bad. |
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change |
If you change something |
Ellen changed the sentence so that it was correct. |
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country |
A land that is controlled by a government. |
Russia is the largest country in the world. |
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countries |
The plural form of country; more than one (kind of) country. |
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centimetre |
A hundredth of a metre; 100 centimetres is one metre |
This pencil is 18 centimetres long. |
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cake |
A cake is a sweet baked food. |
Natasha's mum baked her a cake for her birthday.; Would you like some cake for dessert? |
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could |
If you could do something |
When I was younger, I could run a five-minute mile. |
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calm |
If a person |
There's no wind and the lake is calm.; I was angry a minute ago, but now I am calm. |
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commission |
A commission is a group of people who work together to research or manage something for a government. |
She was recently appointed to head the European commission on climate change. |
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canvas |
A canvas is a type of hard |
John prepared the canvas for the sail. |
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canvasses |
The plural form of canvas; more than one (kind of) canvas. |
Many canvasses lined the wall. |
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canvases |
plural of canvas |
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care |
Care is the act of helping someone |
He decided not to seek health care from a hospitals.; We take the kids to child care during the week. |
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carriage |
A vehicle on wheels |
Jack Hampton rode on his carriage to the wedding. |
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cart |
A small |
Harry put his trunk in a cart and pushed it through the station. |
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chalk |
Chalk is a soft |
The men mine chalk in the hills near my house. |
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chronology |
Chronology is the science of finding out what events came in what order |
Chronology can help historians find out why an old empire ended. |
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cultural |
A cultural background |
Teachers should think about the cultural background of their students.; The difference between the cities are both cultural and economic. |
| 100 |
cloth |
Cloth is a thin |
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| 101 |
cork |
A cork is a small |
I took the cork out of the wine bottle with a corkscrew. |
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chance |
Something that can happen. |
We have the chance. |
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credit |
Credit is an agreement to buy something and pay later. |
We bought the new dining room table on credit.; I only use my credit card when I know I'll have the money the next week. |
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conduct |
If you conduct an activity or process |
The war made it very difficult to conduct business.; The university makes sure that research is conducted properly. |
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chest |
A type of box with a lid that you can lock. |
He put his things in the chest. |
| 106 |
classic |
If something is classic |
Richard Branson is a classic example of success without schooling. |
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competition |
Competition is a situation or event in which people or groups try to succeed over each other. |
With increasing international competition, companies are cutting costs to survive.; Brazil will play in this year's World Cup competition in Italy. |
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Christmas |
Christmas is a Christian holiday to celebrate the birth of Christ |
Santa put lots of presents under the Christmas tree.; I've got a week's holiday around Christmas time. |
| 109 |
confused |
If a person or situation is confused |
The teacher tried to explain it, but now I feel more confused than before.; The book is terrible. It's full of bad writing and confused examples. |
| 110 |
confuse |
If you confuse someone |
Instead of helping me to learn it, he just confused me more. |
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combination |
A combination is an item or group made of different things or kinds of things. |
Any combination of these factors increases the risk dramatically. |
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cure |
If you cure something that is wrong |
Time and honest feedback usually cure the problem by teaching the poor leader a better way of achieving goals.; The treatment mostly cured her of the cancer. |
| 113 |
compute |
If you compute an answer |
They computed the exact time of death using the blood.; The network is built on a distributed computing environment. |
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collect |
If you collect some things |
The study collected data from 562 mothers in the hospital.; The rain collected in a pool. |
| 115 |
convenience |
Convenience is the quality of being easy to get and use. |
The shop has a free car park for the convenience of its guests.; We'll pick up some milk at the convenience store on the corner. |
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concentration |
A concentration is a large amount of something in one place or group. |
The oil-sands in Alberta, Canada, contain high concentrations of oil.; The growing concentration of people in cities is causing new problems. |
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competitive |
If someone is competitive |
I don't enjoy working with her because she's so competitive. |
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check |
If you check something |
Hi, I heard some noises, so I'm just checking to see if you were O.K.; Can you check that the lights are off?; Please check your test before handing it to the teacher.; I just checked my e-mail and found 50 new messages.; He checked the mirror to see if the police car was still behind him. |
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curtain |
Curtains are pieces of cloth that hang in front of a window |
So I'll close the curtains and the room now will be quite dark.; We put all the lights on and draw the curtains when we're going to go out.; They got new curtains to match the carpet and the furniture. |
| 120 |
conscious |
If you are conscious of something |
Soon after I walked into the room, I became conscious of many eyes looking at me.; I was conscious of being rude, but I couldn't stop myself.; I'll make a conscious effort to be on time. |
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continuous |
Something that is continuous happens without stopping. |
The water flowed through the pipe continuously. |
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coexistence |
When two or more things live together in the same space |
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cough |
If you cough |
This cold is terrible. I was coughing and sneezing all night.; She coughed to get his attention. |
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chief |
A leader or respected elder in a tribe. |
They came to the chief to resolve their dispute. |
| 125 |
church |
The Church is Christians gathering to praise and be with God. |
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confess |
When you confess to doing something |
John confessed to the cops that he robbed the bank. |
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continent |
A continent is a big piece of land that is partially or fully surrounded by water and some islands. |
The seven continents of the world are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. |
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confirm |
If something confirms an idea |
The results of the study confirm previous research on the topic. |
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compilation |
The act of collecting or gathering things from various sources and putting them together. |
I enjoy the compilation that is required when writing an article. |
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constituent |
If something is constituent |
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constituency |
A constituency is a specific area that is represented by an official who is elected by the voters of that area. |
The prime minister represented their constituency. |
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connection |
A connection is a way that two or more things come or belong together. |
Who was the first person to make the connection between sickness and cleanliness?; The north-south train makes a connection with the east-west train at Union Station.; My Internet connection is not very fast.; Susan knows a lot about Russia. She'll be your connection there. |
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constant |
If something is constant |
I have this constant pain in my back. I wish it would stop.; The rain has been constant all morning. |
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chair |
A chair is a piece of furniture for one person to sit on. |
Please, pull up a chair and sit down.; There were six chairs around the table. |
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commercial |
If something is commercial |
Education is much more difficult than many industrial and commercial processes to measure.; There is too much fishing, both commercial fishing and sport fishing. |
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copies |
The plural form of copy; more than one (kind of) copy. |
I need 100 copies of the form. |
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copy |
A copy of something looks or acts like it. |
They took the diamond and replaced it with a cheap copy. |
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committee |
A group of people that come together to do something or decide something. |
He is on the administrative committee. They decide how to administer the school. |
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common |
Mutual; shared by more than one. |
The two teams have the common goal of winning the game. |
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compassion |
If you have compassion |
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complement |
If x complements y |
We believe your addition will complement the team. |
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complete |
To finish; to reach the end. |
He completed the assignment on time.; She completed the race in 12 minutes |
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comfort |
Comfort is a feeling in your body that there are no problems. |
Enjoying the comfort of his own bed, he soon fell asleep.; This temperature may be too cold for comfort in a regularly used living room. |
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comfortable |
If a piece of furniture |
There were a few old but comfortable chairs in the meeting area. |
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club |
A club is an organisation of people who share a similar sport |
He was a member of his high school drama club.; Every town in Europe has its own football club. |
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comment |
A comment is a short statement about something; usually it is an opinion. |
I'm afraid I can't make any comment on the case right now.; Her comments were misunderstood. |
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convention |
A convention is a large meeting of a specific group or for a specific purpose. |
There's a doctor's convention in town this week and all the hotels are full.; The garden show will be at the convention centre. |
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coordination |
The ability of the muscles in a body to work together. |
Young children lack the coordination to walk or even to pick up small objects.; Alcohol can affect your balance and coordination. |
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co-ordination |
Co-ordination is another way of spelling coordination. |
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civilian |
A civilian is a person who is not in the country's army. |
Its against the law for a soldier to hurt a civilian.; Civilians are not allowed in the army camp. |
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civilians |
People who are not in the army |
Civilians are not allowed in the army camp.; Its against the law for a soldier to hurt civilians. |
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consent |
Consent is permission to do something. |
You can't publish a picture of a child without the consent of one parent.; The treatment was explained to and understood by the patient before he gave his consent. |
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criteria |
The plural form of criterion; more than one (kind of) criterion. |
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compensation |
Compensation is money |
He was ordered to pay £600 compensation after being found guilty of assault.; They are asking for compensation for the damage to their car.; After the injury, Worker's Compensation began sending him a weekly cheque.; If I'm hurt an accident that is not my fault, I would ask for compensation for damages. |
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correspond |
If x corresponds to y |
The current situation in Sri Lanka corresponds closely to the situation in Thailand in 1982.; Check that this number corresponds with the one on the document. |
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comprehension |
Comprehension is the understanding of the meaning or importance of something. |
Reading comprehension questions are often on tests in schools. |
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circumstance |
The circumstances surrounding an action or event includes all the information that helps you understand the action or event. |
Though war is a terrible thing, it is necessary under certain circumstances.; Given the circumstances, I think we need to be flexible. |
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considerable |
A considerable amount |
He had given it a considerable amount of thought before deciding.; Many part-time farmers traveled considerable distances each day to their work.; The time needed to do it properly is considerable. |
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corporate |
Corporate finance |
We have accounts for both individual and corporate clients.; There is a big difference between local managers and corporate leaders.; There is a trend in large corporate structures to remove layers of management. |
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corporation |
A corporation is a large company or a group of companies that work together. |
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is Canada's national radio and TV broadcaster.; The funding will come from government, schools, individuals and corporations. |
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contribution |
A contribution is something that you give or add. |
Technology to reduce pollution could make a significant contribution to the solution.; Some of his most important early contributions were his detailed descriptions and illustrations.; Their contribution in October has been revised down from £300million to the same level. |
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component |
A component is one part that connects to other parts. |
Some components may be cleaned by methods different to those used on the main body.; The main component of any budget will be the cost of staff.; The main components of the package are shown again in Fig 14.; Throughout the world, oxygen increasingly became a major component of the atmosphere.; The components of healthy diet are exercising, not just fasting and balancing nutrients in the meal. |
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constraint |
A constraint is a limit. |
Perhaps the main constraint is lack of money.; Financial constraints have forced hospitals to treat more patients more rapidly.; In the Middle East, there are often tight constraints on women's activities. |
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core |
The core is the centre part of something. |
I bit into the apple core and spit out the seeds.; The ideas in it still form the core of the government's economic plan.; A core group of fans follow the team to every game.; I was shaken to the core when I heard the terrible news. |
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cookie |
A cookie is a small baked cake. It is usually round and flat. Cookies are sweet. |
When I want to have something sweet, I'll usually eat a cookie. |
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chin |
The chin is the lowest part of the face. It is the point of the jaw and the part of the face where beards grow. |
My chin is below my mouth. |
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cotton |
Cotton is a plant that produces a soft fiber also called cotton. This fiber is used to make fabric. |
My shirt is made of cotton. |
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civil |
About the citizens of a country |
One of the most important civil rights is freedom of speech.; In the Civil War, the Red Army had blocked off the northern part of Ukraine from the hungry south.; The state is connected to civil society through aspects other than its role in administration; The government had run out of money to pay civil servants.; This comes under civil, rather than criminal, law.; The bridge would be one of the largest civil engineering projects in the country. |
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cycle |
A cycle is a number of regular things that happen again and again. |
Right now we are in an upward-moving part of the business cycle.; Although women's monthly cycles vary in length from person to person, the average length is about 28 days.; Most car engines have a 4-part cycle. |
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conference |
A conference is a large organised meeting to discuss a particular topic or area. |
FMBRA will be holding a conference on diet, health, and the food industry on 19 March in Barcelona.; Some of the world's top scientists attended an important conference in 1983, to study the effects of nuclear weapons. |
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commitment |
A commitment is a formal promise or agreement. |
Actually I can't come on Saturday, I have family commitments.; You don't have to make a firm commitment but we would like to know when you can probably start work.; Police management retain their commitment to improving community relations.; Both men have demonstrated their great commitment to Wales over the last nine months. |
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code |
A code is a set of rules or laws. |
Children usually learn their parents' moral code.; Section 244(1) (a) of the Canadian Criminal Code defines assault. |
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capacity |
The capacity of a container |
The capacity of the bottle is 500 ml.; The capacity of the hard drive is 120 GB.; I'm sorry, this pool only has a capacity of 100 people and I can't let any more in.; If you fill it to capacity, you won't be able to carry it. |
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clause |
A clause is a section in a contract or other legal document. |
The author's contract contained a clause giving him creative control over the films. |
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compound |
A compound is a material made of a number of other materials. |
The new chemical compound has far less smell than the original substance.; There is a group of gases that do not easily form chemical compounds. |
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conflict |
A conflict is when two or more people or ideas don't agree. |
People have tried to end the conflict, which has caused more than 100 deaths since February, but it hasn't worked.; Conflicts may occur in families when the parents have different values.; The two stories examine the conflict between good and evil.; There may be a conflict between wanting to give students a broad education and needing to teach the basics.; Sometimes a girl is in conflict with her culture or religion in how she wants to dress. |
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consultation |
Consultation is the process of getting advice or opinions from other people. |
The city went through the planning process with very little public consultation.; The group announced the price per kilo of grapes after consultation with the growers.; Many consultations took place between the doctors before the decision was made. |
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challenge |
A challenge is something difficult that you want or have to do. |
Many churches overseas are struggling to meet the AIDS challenge.; After 25 years in the same job, this move will allow me to take on new challenges. |
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cite |
If you cite people or facts |
Larkin (1979) cites cases of families who have moved out of regular homes into mobile homes or campers.; Two thirds of the people cited unemployment as the `main issue'. |
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case |
A case is a container to hold something. |
He opened the case and pulled out his violin. |
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class |
A class is a time for learning. |
The history class is interesting.; Class today will be about whole numbers.; The number of students attending class is increasing.; I'd better go. I've got a class to teach. |
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compliment |
A compliment is a few words of praise: saying that someone or something is good in some way. |
William gave me a compliment and that made me feel good. He told me my hair was nice. |
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conjunction |
A conjunction is a word used to join words |
The word or is a conjunction because it can join two words: Tell me if you see a red or blue car.; The word that can be used as a conjunction: I think that you are right. |
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conviction |
A conviction is when a court finds a person guilty of doing a crime. |
There was a conviction in his case, so he went to jail. |
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control |
If you have control over someone or something |
He should try to take control and tell the other handlers what to do.; Driving in the rain, he had lost control on the wet surface and spun off the road.; The country fell under the direct control of the army.; They are trying to keep tighter control over spending.; The government will demand improved pollution control systems for all factories.; Most companies devote some resources to quality control and product testing.; Unless birth control methods are used, sooner or later the woman is likely to get pregnant.; The continuing Soviet desire for arms control led to a SALT II treaty.; The brain's control systems tend to decline with age so that, for instance, our balance gets less good.; The experimental group took the medicine while the control group took a sugar pill.; Suddenly the airplane went out of control and started diving. |
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come |
To move towards a place or into a place; to move to the place where the person who is talking is. |
Come to my house and I will give you something to eat.; Come here to me.; Twenty people came to the party.; He came here, but he went away again before you came here. |
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clear |
A clear idea is an idea that is easy to understand. |
OK, so you need the key. I see. That's clear now.; Now it's clear as a bell to me why you want to stay here. |
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cover |
Something that is covering another thing is on top of (or over) the other thing in a way that stops people from seeing it. |
I cover myself in two blankets at night to stay warm.; Remember to cover the pot with a lid while you're cooking something. |
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crack |
When something cracks it breaks along a line |
She cracked an egg and put the inside of the egg into a bowl. |
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capable |
If someone or something is capable of something |
This system is capable of providing food for about 400 people.; I'm quite capable of looking after myself and I don't need you to tell me how. |
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comb |
A person moves a comb through their hair many times to make their hair look nice. |
Joe always had a comb in his pocket. |
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cushion |
A cushion is a pillow; a soft item that people can sit on or put their head on when they lie down. |
Here's a bed with sheets, a cushion and a blanket.; Here's a soft chair with two cushions to make it even softer. |
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comparison |
When someone makes a comparison between two things |
I need to make some comparisons between different houses before I make a decision about which house to buy.; A careful comparison will show that this cup has a little more water than the other cup. |
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curve |
A curve is a line that is not straight. It is like part of a circle. It starts in one direction and turns. |
The edge of the flower petal is a beautiful curve. |
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copper |
Copper is a metal that is a red-brown colour. Sometimes coins of small value are made from copper. The symbol for copper is Cu with an atomic number of 29. |
Water comes into our house through copper pipes. |
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cooperative |
In a cooperative effort |
Development of the machine became a cooperative effort between university and industry in the UK. |
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company |
A company is an organization for doing work for money. |
He works for a big company.; I own this company, so it's a problem for me if people don't buy what we make. |
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cruel |
Someone who is cruel is mean. They hurt other people and don't care |
The cruel guard pushed the prisoners so hard that some of them fell down. |
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coat |
An outer piece of clothing that covers the upper part of the body and the arms. |
The woman wore a fur coat.; It's cold today, so you need to wear a coat when you go outside. |
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condition |
A condition is a logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false. |
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close |
If you close something |
She watched TV for a while, and then closed her eyes.; He left the room and softly closed the door behind him.; He opened his mouth and closed it again without saying anything. |
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crucial |
When something is crucial |
To write a great book, it's crucial to have the person in the book change and develop.; It was a crucial time in the battle when the king dropped his sword.; The development of this company is at a crossroads, and we need to make some crucial decisions.; Iron plays a crucial role in moving oxygen around the body.; The new doctor was crucial to the success of the operation. |
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collapse |
Something collapses when all its parts fall down loosely. A building or a bridge collapses when it breaks and all its parts fall down. A person collapses when they are tired and they fall into a chair or onto a bed and are too tired to get up. |
He was so tired, he just collapsed onto that chair.; The bridge collapsed, but no one was hurt. |
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colleague |
A colleague is a person who works together with another person or who does the same kind of work. |
I like to talk about the science with my colleagues from the other university. |
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cent |
A small coin of little value |
This gum only costs five cents. |
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controversy |
When there is a controversy about something |
There's a controversy about whether cars should be allowed to drive in this part of the city.; Newspapers love to write about controversies. |
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clumsiness |
Clumsiness is a lack of coordination; it is the condition of being clumsy. |
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compile |
Someone compiles some things or ideas when they bring them together into one place. |
I need to compile a list of reasons not to go ahead with the project.; She compiled a good set of books to read about the history of that place. |
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conceive |
If you can conceive of a certain situation |
I just can't conceive of life without you.; Can you conceive what life would have been like in that time? |
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centimeter |
A hundredth of a meter; 100 centimeters is one meter. |
This pencil is 18 centimeters long. |
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cathedral |
A church where a bishop is based |
The new bishop took control of his cathedral. |
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channel |
A channel is a path that carries or directs flow or movement |
He only watches two television news channels. |
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convince |
To make someone believe |
We have to convince her that the world is a sphere. |
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convert |
If you convert something |
They wanted to convert the room into a study.; The factory was powered originally by water, then converted to steam in 1811.; The electric engine is extremely efficient at converting electrical energy into movement. |
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comprise |
If x comprises y |
The United States comprises Hawaii and Alaska. |
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confidence |
Confidence is the state of trusting something |
I know you're trying to gain confidence in what you're doing. |
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comprehensive |
If something is comprehensive |
The book includes the most comprehensive list of existing government programs.; This chapter is not intended to provide a detailed and comprehensive documentation of the aids available in the UK. |
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contrary |
If an act or idea is contrary to something |
The president's actions are contrary to the constitution and therefore illegal. |
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cowardice |
Someone who shows cowardice is being afraid |
He showed cowardice when he ran away and left his friend to fight the other children. |
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coincide |
Two things coincide with each other if they're both in the same place or at the same time. |
The time of your party coincides with my niece's wedding, so I can't come.; The end of one side of a triangle coincides with the end of another side, making a corner. |
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commence |
If something commences |
The school year commenced on Sept. 4. |
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clarity |
Clarity is the quality of being clear. |
She dreamed, with great clarity, that she had seen her own death.; Lack of clarity on the part of the teacher will cause confusion among the students. |
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conformity |
Conformity is the state of being or becoming similar to other members of a group. |
In high school, students who do not show a high degree of conformity are often not accepted by other students.; Often the teaching of writing is really the teaching of social conformity: students must write like everyone else. |
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contemporary |
If something is contemporary it is related to this time (now). Technically |
The artist has a great knowledge of the sources of historical and contemporary art. |
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commodity |
A commodity is something that is bought or sold. |
The price of corn and other farming commodities has dropped by 10%.; There have been big changes in commodity prices and exchange rates over the past decade.; Margaret had regarded her body as a tradeable commodity. |
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challenging |
If something is challenging |
For a longer, wilder and more challenging route, you can explore the beautiful mountains around Goatfell.; All actors will agree that Hamlet is a very challenging role. |
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chart |
A chart is information that is organised in rows and columns or as a picture. |
In India as a whole the figure is about 40% (see chart).; This week's bar chart shows the correct figures.; You can write your weight in a diary or on a chart. |
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currency |
A currency is the money from a particular country. |
A person going abroad can obtain foreign currency notes and travellers' cheques from his own bank.; The US dollar ended lower against most other currencies in London.; Since then the exchange value of the currency has fallen by 78%. |
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cease |
If you cease something |
Around the time of the First World War, Clark brothers ceased operations, and the mill finally fell silent.; Beyond the window, the rain ceased, giving way to sunshine. |
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concurrent |
If two things are concurrent |
The software can handle up to 500 concurrent users.; He was given six concurrent three-month jail sentences for the attacks.; Concurrent with the war in Iraq the Americans was the war in Afghanistan. |
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conversely |
Conversely is used to say that one idea is the opposite of the other idea. |
The over-confident driver may drive too fast. Conversely the under-confident person may also cause problems by driving too slowly. |
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confine |
If you confine someone or something to a particular topic or activity |
Humphrey did not confine his activities just to the factory.; Her relatively short life was largely confined to Copenhagen. |
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coherence |
Coherence is the property of being connected |
Even if the story lacks logical coherence, it is still a fun film to watch.; Teachers need to help the learner to achieve a genuine sense of coherence across the subjects.; We studied loneliness and coherence among Children with learning problems. |
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cruciverbalist |
A person who makes crossword puzzles. |
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contributor |
A contributor is a person who donates money to a charity or a cause. |
I am a contributor to Red Cross. |
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cost |
The cost of something is the price that a person pays for it. |
What is the cost of the car? |
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catch |
A catch is something that is caught |
My dad brought home a good catch of trout today. |
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caught |
The past tense and past participle of catch. |
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court |
A court is where people are tried for crimes. |
The bad guy goes to court to stand before the judge. |
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central |
A thing is central when it is in the middle. |
The house is central to all of the stores.; The bazaar is central to the city . |
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choose |
When you choose a thing |
The manager and coaches will choose the starting line-up.; Rafferty always chooses those with the best skills.; Flanagan chose Tom and Jerry as first and third basemen.; All those men chosen for this year's team will report tomorrow night.; Are you choosing to leave the team, or is someone forcing you to quit? |
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call |
If you call someone |
Can you call me tonight at about 8:00?; We called 911 and the police came in five minutes.; I can't talk now. I'll call back later. |
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calls |
The plural form of call; more than one (kind of) call. |
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calling |
The present participle of call. |
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called |
The past tense and past participle of call. |
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cakes |
The plural form of cake; more than one (kind of) cake. |
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centre |
The centre of something |
The president and his problems continue to take centre stage in the news.; She placed a flowers at the center of the table and then hurried off. |
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closed |
The past tense and past participle of close. |
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cuts |
The third-person singular form of cut. |
She cuts hair for a living. |
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cutting |
The present participle of cut. |
He's outside cutting the grass right now. |
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county |
A county is an area of land with a local government |
Hampshire County Council has provided £20,000 to furnish the building.; My grandfather lived his whole life in my home county of Sussex. |
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colors |
The plural form of color; more than one (kind of) color. |
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colours |
The plural form of colour; more than one (kind of) colour. |
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carts |
The plural form of cart; more than one (kind of) cart. |
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carted |
The past tense and past participle of cart. |
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carting |
The present participle of cart. |
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classical music |
Classical western music is music in a particular style that was written and played from about 1730 through 1820 after the Baroque period and before the Romantic period. |
Perhaps, the best known classical composer was Mozart. |
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controversies |
The plural form of controversy; more than one (kind of) controversy. |
There are many controversies surrounding religion and politics. |
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cows |
The plural form of cow; more than one (kind of) cow. |
I have two cows on my farm so that I can have fresh milk. |
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cricket |
A cricket is a medium-sized insect. |
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concerning |
about or relating to |
Concerning the schedule, there have been a number of changes. |
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considering |
The present participle of consider. |
She is considering changing careers. |
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corrects |
The third-person singular form of correct. |
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corrected |
The past tense and past participle of correct. |
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correcting |
The present participle of correct. |
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counter |
A counter is a flat surface to work on |
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chickens |
The plural form of chicken; more than one (kind of) chicken. |
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counting |
The present participle of count. |
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carry |
If you carry something |
Let me carry those bags in for you.; We walked through the trees, picked some apples, and carried them to the water.; He carried her out of the bathroom and dropped her onto the bed. |
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carries |
The third-person singular form of carry. |
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carried |
The past tense and past participle of carry. |
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carrying |
The present participle of carry. |
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couldn't |
The negative form of could; could not. |
He couldn't make it to work yesterday because he was sick.; I couldn't believe how rude she was. |
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converse |
When you converse |
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converses |
The third-person singular form of converse. |
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conversed |
The past tense and past participle of converse. |
We conversed for hours about politics. |
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conversing |
The present participle of converse. |
I like conversing with you because I like to hear your opinions. |
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consider |
When you consider something you think carefully about it. |
I will take time to consider what you said. |
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cream cheese |
Cream cheese is a mild |
Would you like cream cheese on your bagel? |
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cross |
If you cross something |
Don't cross the street until the light turns green.; We can cross the river at the bridge, or we can get wet. |
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cavity |
A cavity is a hole or hollow area. |
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children |
The plural form of child; more than one (kind of) child. |
Children love to play.; Her sons and daughters are children. |
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clothe |
If you clothe something or someone |
The mother clothes her children to go to school in the morning.; I woke up fully clothed, and I couldn't remember the night before. |
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clad |
The past tense and past participle of clothe. |
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characteristic |
A characteristic of something is a typical feature. |
Good hearing is one characteristic of dogs. |
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container |
An object that is used to hold or carry things inside it. |
They put their cards in containers. |
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charge |
When you charge someone money |
We charge ten cents a page for copying.; The shop charged me $5 to deliver the pizza.; The law doesn't limit the size of fees banks can charge.; The price the hotel charges is just too expensive. |
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course |
In school |
The science course was very difficult. |
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compliance |
Being able to agree with someone |
The king was impressed by the knight's dutiful compliance. |
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Cyrillic script |
Cyrillic script is an alphabet used in the Russian language. |
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Cyrillic alphabet |
An alphabet used in languages like Russian. |
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carcinogen |
A carcinogen is a substance or agent that can cause cancer. |
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circa |
on or around a particular date |
The city was built circa 1200 BCE. |
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cracker |
A dry |
These crackers taste good with cheese. |
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conversations |
The plural form of conversation; more than one (kind of) conversation. |
I don't know him well but I've had a few conversations with him. |
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ceilingward |
Moving in the direction of or facing the ceiling. |
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ceilingwards |
moving or facing the ceiling. |
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chez |
At the home of. |
The painting remains chez Catherine and Stephane De Beyrie. |
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contra |
against; in opposition or contrast to |
Consider the problems of the nurse contra those of the doctor. |
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came |
The past tense of come. |
He came to my house yesterday. |
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comparable adjective |
An adjective that has comparative and superlative forms. |
"happy" and intelligent are comparable adjectives. |
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clothed |
The past tense and past participle of clothe. |
Last winter, the mother clothed her children in warm coats. |
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chap |
A chap is a boy or a man. |
Hello, old chap, did you just arrive?; There's this chap I know in Bangkok, very helpful. |
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Christ |
In the Christian and Jewish religions |
Accept Christ into your heart, for he is the son of God. |
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chairman |
A chairman is the person who controls a meeting or an organization. |
Alan Eastwood is the former chairman of the Police Federation.; Mr Saatchi will continue as chairman but is being replaced as chief executive by Robert Louis-Dreyfus.; Mr Chairman, ladies and gentlemen I'd like to present to the board the results of our research. |
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chairperson |
A chairperson is the person who controls a meeting or an organization. |
Alan Eastwood is the former chairperson of the Police Federation.; Mr Saatchi will continue as chairperson but is being replaced as chief executive by Robert Louis-Dreyfus. |
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connect |
When you connect things |
The man connected device to the battery with a wire. |
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continue |
If something continues |
Even though he has died, we will continue the good work he did helping children.; We expect that the problems will continue until 8 November, when we get the new computer. |
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college |
A college is a school for adults who have finished high school. |
I graduated from college in 1992 when I was 22 years old. |
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character |
Someone's character is the combination of things that they do |
He's got a really funny character.; He couldn't have done something so mean; it's completely out of character. |
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choice |
If you have a choice |
I don't want to go, but I'm afraid I don't have a choice.; Many people face a choice between money and love.; You have a choice of three cheeses.; It's a small shop without much choice of goods.; He didn't have to come; he did it by choice. |
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claim |
If you claim something |
It is easy to claim that a god exists, but impossible to prove.; He claims to be at home when the shooting happened.; He often falsely claimed to be the president of various businesses. |
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client |
Your client is a person or group that uses your services or buys your products. |
As lawyers, we advise our clients not to talk to the media.; Each day, our best salespeople will persuade fifteen potential clients to buy the service. |
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cartridge |
A cartridge is a case or container that holds a substance or object which is difficult or awkward to handle; they can usually be changed easily. |
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commit |
If you commit something illegal or bad |
We have committed no offense and ask to be freed at once.; The people who have committed this dreadful act should be punished. |
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concern |
A concern is something that you think is a problem or needs attention. |
The government expressed its concern at the fighting in Kenya.; Poor sales are causing concern among the owners.; Our main concern now is to make sure that everyone is safe.; There is widespread concern about the approaching storm.; He concern for her children is understandable, given the lack of information.; The changes at the school were quite clearly a matter of great interest and concern among students. |
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confer |
If two or more people confer |
The referees conferred before awarding the goal to Chelsea.; We'd like a few days to confer with out coworkers before deciding. |
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complaint |
A complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction |
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consult |
: A visit or a consultation. |
I have a consult with a sleep specialist this afternoon. |
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council |
A council is a group of people who are chosen or elected to make laws |
Town council is considering a road-widening proposal.; The student council has collected $5,000 to buy new books for the library. |
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count |
If you count something |
OK kids, first everyone get on the bus, and then we'll count to see that everyone's here.; I counted 43. How many did you get?; I counted up the mistakes and divided by the total.; My daughter can count to twenty by twos. |
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cities |
The plural form of city; more than one (kind of) city. |
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coppers |
The plural form of copper; more than one (kind of) copper. |
My grandpa calls pennies "coppers". |
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calf |
A calf is a young cow or the young of certain other large mammals. |
The cow gave birth to a calf today. |
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coin |
A coin is money made of metal. |
The United States makes several different coins including the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter. |
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comparative |
You use comparative to show that something is not great but is better than something else. |
They lived in the comparative comfort of her uncle's house. |
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clothing |
When you speak of clothes in general |
Shoes, shirts, and trousers are types of clothing.; You need to wear warm clothing in the winter. |
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creation |
The act of creating is called creation. |
The creation of a house takes time. |
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completely |
When something is completely some quality |
The man was completely honest in his business.; This is completely different from what people might believe.; The discovery has given us a completely new way of looking at thing. |
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corn |
Corn is a kind of grain |
We will be eating corn tomorrow. |
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cigarette |
A cigarette is tobacco that has been rolled in paper for smoking. |
He went outside and lit a cigarette.; Many people smoke cigarettes. |
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coir |
The fibers around the outside of a coconut; coir is often used to make rope or mats. |
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consonant |
A consonant is a sound or letter that is not a vowel. Consonants usually do not last long and are less loud than vowels. In a syllable (a piece of a word) a vowel will be in the middle and consonants might come before or after. |
The letters "t", "s", "f", and "g" are all consonants.; Your mouth is more closed when you say a consonant than when you say a vowel. |
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countable |
If something is countable it can be counted. Also |
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consistency |
The quality of being consistent or uniform. |
They want their employees to have a high level of consistency in the quality of their customer service. |
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catalyst |
A substance that makes a chemical reaction happen faster. The catalyst is not changed by the process and can be used again. |
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ceiling |
The top part of a room. |
This room has a very interesting ceiling. |
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corpse |
A dead body. |
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chip |
A small piece that is broken off of a larger object. |
A chip of paint fell off the wall. |
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chips |
The plural form of chip; more than one (kind of) chip. |
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cheek |
The soft skin on each side of the face |
Your cheeks are really rosy today. |
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Curitiba |
Curitiba is the name of the largest city in the south of Brazil |
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censorship |
Censorship is when freedom of speech is limited or when written material is changed or deleted because someone (a censor) thinks the content is offensive |
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center |
The center of something |
The president and his problems continue to take center stage in the news.; She placed a flowers at the center of the table and then hurried off. |
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catastrophe |
A catastrophe is a violent |
The Great Fire destroyed the city completely. This was a catastrophe.; His wife left him for another man. This was his personal catastrophe. |
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cyclamen |
An indoor plant that is cultivated for its white to pink to deep red flowers. |
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crown |
A crown is a round-shaped ring that kings and queens wear on the head. It is made of expensive metals. It might have jewels too. |
The queen wore a fancy crown. |
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crop rotation |
In farming |
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cunt |
A woman's cunt is her genitalia |
I want to fuck her cunt. |
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carbon |
The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. |
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cooked |
When food is cooked |
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consensus |
If there is consensus among people |
There was broad consensus that the first project had failed. |
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crybaby |
A nickname for someone who cries often or whose feelings are easily hurt. |
Sam is such a crybaby; I told him that he was ugly and he started crying! |
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Confucianism |
A philosophy from China |
Influenced by Confucianism, Chinese people commonly possess respect for social norms and make efforts to create harmony. |
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cocaine |
An addictive drug in the form of a white powder that users generally take by sniffing it through their nose; cocaine is a stimulant and a narcotic. |
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calculator |
A calculator is a device used for doing mathematical calculation. |
The new calculator has a lot of functions. |
| 357 |
cell phone |
A wireless telephone that can be taken anywhere and may be used anywhere that there is cell phone reception tower. |
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celebrity |
A famous person. |
David Beckham, Billie Eilish, Britney Spears, and Tom Hanks are celebrities. |
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cell phones |
The plural form of cell phone; more than one (kind of) cell phone. |
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cuss |
If you cuss you say a word that is vulgar |
I lost my temper and cussed at my boss.; My son is in trouble for cussing in school. |
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celebrities |
The plural form of celebrity; more than one (kind of) celebrity. |
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cigar |
A cigar is tobacco rolled in tobacco leaves |
I think the best cigars are made in Cuba. |
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Central America |
The land between the continents of North America and South America. |
Most of Central America is part of North America. |
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cigars |
The plural form of cigar; more than one (kind of) cigar. |
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crap |
An impolite way of saying feces. |
I have to take a crap. |
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curtains |
The plural form of curtain; more than one (kind of) curtain. |
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chosen |
The past participle of choose. |
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copier |
A short word for photocopier. |
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creative |
If you are creative you are good at making things that no one has made before. Also |
The inventor had a very creative idea for a new machine. |
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creek |
A creek is a kind of waterway. It is like a small river. |
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creak |
A type of sound. The sound of a door with rusty hinges is a creak. |
I heard a strange creak from my car's engine. |
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conspiracy |
A secret plan between two or more people to do something. |
There was a conspiracy among the king's advisers to overthrow the king. |
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corrupt |
If someone is corrupt |
The Government here is corrupt, so we'll move to escape them. |
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conservative |
If a person is conservative |
Latino families are thought to hold conservative and traditional views on family life.; The idea of gays in the military was deeply unpopular in that socially conservative state. |
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clever |
A person that is clever is able to think quickly and sharply. |
He is a very clever salesman. He almost got me into buying his product. |
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combinations |
The plural form of combination; more than one (kind of) combination. |
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conspiracies |
The plural form of conspiracy; more than one (kind of) conspiracy. |
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compounds |
The plural form of compound; more than one (kind of) compound. |
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cruise ship |
A passenger ship used for pleasure; the travels of the ship |
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cameras |
The plural form of camera; more than one (kind of) camera. |
I'm taking a bunch of disposable cameras with me when I go on vacation. |
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consonants |
The plural form of consonant; more than one (kind of) consonant. |
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crimes |
The plural form of crime; more than one (kind of) crime. |
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capacities |
The plural form of capacity; more than one (kind of) capacity. |
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comprehensions |
The plural form of comprehension; more than one (kind of) comprehension. |
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classes |
The plural form of class; more than one (kind of) class. |
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coals |
The plural form of coal; more than one (kind of) coal. |
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coordinations |
The plural form of coordination; more than one (kind of) coordination. |
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| 388 |
chins |
The plural form of chin; more than one (kind of) chin. |
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centimeters |
The plural form of centimeter; more than one (kind of) centimeter. |
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capital |
A capital is the most important city of a country. The government of the country is usually located there. |
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comparable |
If two things are comparable |
An elephant is comparable in size to a double-decker bus. |
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constructions |
The plural form of construction; more than one (kind of) construction. |
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cooking |
Cooking is the action of using heat to prepare food. The most common sources of heat are stoves |
The school teaches the secrets of French cooking.; He also grew up with his family's love of good cooking. |
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comma |
A comma is the sign |
A space is required after the comma, but not before. |
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clown |
A clown is a person that entertains people |
Some children are afraid by clowns because of their unusual appearance that can be rather impressive. |
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clumsy |
A clumsy person is not skillful or graceful when performing a movement. |
He is very clumsy. He might break the dishes. |
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China |
China is a country in Asia. It is officially called the People's Republic of China. |
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calcium |
An element with atomic number 20 and symbol Ca. Also a nutrient in many different foods. |
The human body needs calcium in order to stay healthy. |
| 399 |
cherry |
A cherry is a roundish small piece of fruit with a core inside. Its color varies from pale yellow to red or purple and even nearly black. |
We should eat our cherries quickly before birds get them all eaten! |
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clone |
A clone is a living being produced from another being that is genetically identical to the first being. |
Ewe Dolly is known to be the first man-made clone.; All these cells are clones of a first cell that has divided. |
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counterfeiter |
A counterfeiter is a person who makes copies of things |
The police have arrested a gang of counterfeiters that made many false banknotes.; To make such well-imitated paintings, counterfeiters must have very good skills. |
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chaos |
A chaos is a large abyss or chasm. |
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customers |
The plural form of customer; more than one (kind of) customer. |
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creepy-crawly |
A creepy-crawly is a small animal that crawls |
While most people are disgusted by creepy-crawlies, some find them interesting. |
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creep |
When an animal moves with its belly close to the ground. |
The creep of the snake makes it frightening. |
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cyborg |
Mixing of cybernetic and organism |
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cube |
A cube is a shape that has six square faces of the same size. |
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chord |
A chord is made of several notes together |
Some singers accompany themselves on guitar by playing chords. |
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country music |
A kind of (mostly American) music started by people who lived far from cities. |
I've been listening to a lot of country music this month. |
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countryman |
Your countrymen are people who come from the same country (nation) that you are from. |
My fellow Americans are my countrymen.; The student from Japan wished she could see more of her countrymen. |
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countrymen |
The plural form of countryman; more than one (kind of) countryman. |
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Cannabis sativa |
The scientific name for marijuana. |
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cabinet |
A country's cabinet is the main group of politicians who work closely with the leader of the government. |
Nearly all the cabinet ministers in Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's coalition government are immigrants or the sons of immigrants.; He was senior businessman before he joined President Clinton's Cabinet as Treasury secretary. |
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calculate |
If you calculate something |
These scores were calculated by subtracting total errors from total correct.; The computers can calculate how much your family can afford to pay for college. |
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campaign |
A campaign is a group of activities working towards a particular goal |
Angry TV viewers did launch a letter-writing campaign against CBS's decision to cancel the show.; The president is preparing for his re-election campaign.; For four months the government has waged a campaign to shut down the illegal drug operations.; The Shining Path waged a bloody campaign against the Peruvian government, killing more than 40,000 people. |
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cancel |
If you cancel something that was going to happen |
Her father had cancelled his trip to Canandaigua because of the weather.; The mayor is also reducing city services and canceling plans to hire thousands of new workers.; I'm afraid I can't make it; I'll have to cancel. |
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candidate |
A candidate is one person or thing that may be chosen |
The three presidential candidates will be interviewed on TV tonight.; Crouch said LaBossiere was the more qualified of the two job candidates.; Because the school has a lot of poor children, it's a good candidate to receive extra money. |
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career |
A career is a job or a series of related jobs that you do for many years. |
His pro coaching career spans 23 years, including time with the 49ers (1967–73 and' 77), the Browns (1978–80), the Oilers (1981–82), the Cowboys (1983–85) and the Cardinals (1986–89).; She says that she enjoyed making the movie, but has no plans to pursue an acting career.; Students need more support from teachers and advisers in deciding about academic programs and career paths.; Don quit his old job and launched a new career, restoring classic cars in a backyard garage.; He lost his hand in an accident, which ended his painting career.; Career advancement is often based on job performance, not just how long you've been in the job. |
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carpet |
A carpet is a floor covering |
He walked in with his boots leaving snow on the carpet. |
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cash |
Cash is money in the form of bills and coins |
The publisher supplied cash prizes and books for the winning essays written by fourth through sixth graders.; Payment is by cash, VISA, or MasterCard. |
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cast |
If x casts light or shadow on y |
The street light outside my window cast shadows on the wall.; The campfire cast a warm light on her face. |
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celebrate |
If you celebrate something |
The town celebrates its 200th anniversary this Saturday by launching 20,000 balloons.; Some American homes are treeless during Christmas as these families celebrate other holidays.; Fans poured into the streets to celebrate after their team's victory. |
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cell |
A cell is a room in a jail where prisoners are kept. |
He was arrested and kept in a small cell for one day. |
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Chittagong |
Chittagong is the second largest city in Bangladesh. |
Chittagong is where I live. |
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charity |
A charity is an organisation that collects money or goods and uses them to help poor or sick people |
The group, a Catholic charity that runs schools on Indian reservations, collected nearly $17 million from the public.; The party was a charity event that raised over $400,000 to fight breast cancer.; The money was given away to local charities. |
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chase |
If you chase something |
Dogs often play at chasing their own tail.; In my dream, someone's chasing after me and I'm running down this street.; The children were chasing the ball down the soccer field. |
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Calcutta |
Calcutta was the name of the city that is now called Kolkata. |
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Cornish |
Cornish is a language of Cornwall. |
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Comoros |
Comoros is an island country in Africa; the capital city is Moroni. |
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| 430 |
Cuba |
Cuba is a country in North America. The capital city is Havana. |
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Cairo |
Cairo is the capital city of Egypt. |
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chat |
If two or more people chat |
His friends dropped by frequently just to chat.; The band was taking a break and chatting with the guests. |
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cheer |
If you cheer |
The band begins to play and the crowd cheers.; People cheered the home team wildly.; We hope everybody will come out and cheer on the runners. |
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cheque |
A cheque is a written promise that allows the receiver to take money from a bank account. It is used instead of cash to pay for things. |
Do you take personal cheques?; Did you cash the cheque yet?; I wrote them a cheque for $300. |
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cooperate |
If people cooperate |
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chocolate |
Chocolate is a candy made from cacao beans and often used to flavour other foods such as cakes and cookies. |
In my opinion, the best cookies are those that contain chocolate. |
| 437 |
chop |
If you chop something |
Use 1 small onion, finely chopped.; We started chopping wood for the fire. |
| 438 |
citizen |
A citizen is a person who lives in a particular place. |
The town has a population of 115, most of them senior citizens, with no young families.; With the recent economic problems, ordinary citizens are worried.; We all need to use less energy talk to our fellow citizens about environmental issues. |
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chlorine |
A chemical element (symbol Cl) with an atomic number of 17. |
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capability |
We say that someone has a capability when they are capable of doing something; that means they are able to do it. |
He has great capabilities in using computers, but he always forgets to go to school on time. |
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clarify |
If you clarify something |
Finally, we would recommend further research to clarify the various issues.; The presentation of the results in these graphs and tables will help to clarify the idea.; I think we need to clarify what we have heard on the tape. |
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clerk |
A clerk is a person who keeps an organization's records. |
I called the city clerk's office to see if they had a record of her birth. |
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climb |
If you climb something |
They climbed the stairs to the top of the tower again and went out onto the roof.; The kids spent the afternoon climbing up and down the tree. |
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charts |
The plural form of chart; more than one (kind of) chart. |
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clue |
A clue is a piece of information that helps you answer a question or solve a problem. |
He said nothing, made no gesture, and gave no clue about what he was thinking.; Something in those boxes might provide a clue to his death.; She disappeared without a clue. |
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coach |
A coach is a teacher of a sport. |
Even though his team won, first-year coach Andrew Johnson was not happy.; Parkview's new assistant girls soccer coach Karen Kingston has led the Panthers team to a 4-1 record.; Mrs. Schenkman, the seventh grade girls' basketball coach, had ended practice for the day. |
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corner the market |
If you corner the market |
They've more or less cornered the fast-food market – they're in every big city in the country. |
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coast |
The coast is the area of land closest to the sea. |
The hotel was near the coast and their room had a balcony from which they could see the distant ocean.; The numbers of fish along the Atlantic coast declined from heavy fishing, construction of dams, and pollution. |
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combine |
If you combine two or more things |
In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup white sugar and cinnamon.; Her new book combines elements of similar stories told throughout eastern North America.; All of these factors combine to create a system that is difficult to understand. |
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conscience |
The ability to feel whether what you're doing is right or wrong. |
Even though he stole things, he had some conscience: he didn't kill anyone. |
| 451 |
command |
Command |
The information moved from the soldiers up the chain of command right to the president.; Machine-gun fire swept through the general's command post.; With their centralized command structure, it's hard to believe that it could be an accidental action.; We'll look at the problems they face and the military options at their command.; These women reject the idea that they are under their husband's command.; We have not leader. Somebody needs to take command and get us moving.; Saddam Hussein was in command of one of the world's biggest military machines. |
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colourless |
Something that has no colour |
Air is colourless, which is why we can see through it.; Water is normally a colourless liquid. |
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colorless |
Something that has no color |
Air is colorless, which is why we can see through it.; Water is normally a colorless liquid. |
| 454 |
commerce |
Commerce is the activity of buying and selling goods and services. Or broadly |
The U.S. Department of Commerce reported that economic activity had dropped in 16 of the 50 states.; Millions of American jobs depend on international commerce. |
| 455 |
compensate |
If you compensate somebody |
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compete |
If you compete for something |
He competed but failed to win a medal in the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam.; Is it a good idea to allow female athletes to compete in male high school athletic events?; East Asian countries are successfully competing against Japanese goods around the world.; The better teams compete against good teams while poorer teams compete with each other.; Health insurance companies have started competing to offer plans for both individuals and families.; Their specific products differ and do not directly compete with each other.; The Prime Minister said, "this change doesn't have any big impact on our ability to compete with Germany or Japan." |
| 457 |
complicate |
If you complicate a task |
My job is harder. They have complicated it by making me answer the telephone, too. |
| 458 |
criminal |
Criminal law |
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| 459 |
clout |
Clout is control or power over other people. |
The president of the United States has a lot of clout. |
| 460 |
concentrate |
If you concentrate on something |
We concentrated our rebuilding efforts on villages in the North of the city, where most of the damage had been done. |
| 461 |
cemetery |
A place where dead people are buried; a place for graves. |
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| 462 |
Chandigarh |
Chandigarh is a city in India that serves as the capital of two states: Punjab and Haryana. |
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| 463 |
consume |
If you consume energy |
Only 10% of the energy consumed by a light bulb produces usable light.; Most of our leisure time is consumed by TV. |
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contain |
If x contains y |
Did the envelope contain a letter?; Each box contains enough food for a family of ten for about a week.; The opinions contained in this report are the private opinions of the authors.; The plant's leaves have a rich lemon smell and contain compounds that can keep away insects.; Some building materials contain a high percentage of recycled material.; Tea contains substances called antioxidants that can help keep cells healthy.; A big part of Mississippi's history is contained in those files. |
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countryside |
The countryside is the area outside the cities. |
He headed out of town and through the surrounding countryside. |
| 466 |
criterion |
A criterion is a principle that you use to judge something or decide about something. |
The only criterion used for measuring success was school grades. |
| 467 |
cupboard |
A cupboard is a piece of furniture with shelves to hold dishes |
He took cups, plates and saucers from the kitchen cupboards and stacked them on the table. |
| 468 |
criminally |
Someone behaving criminally is breaking laws or acting in a criminal manner. |
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criminals |
The plural form of criminal; more than one (kind of) criminal. |
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| 470 |
crowd |
A crowd is a lot of people in one place together. |
The crowd cheered when the team scored another goal.; When there's an accident, a crowd appears.; The crowd were asked to go home. |
| 471 |
complaints |
The plural form of complaint; more than one (kind of) complaint. |
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| 472 |
content |
The contents of a container |
A couple of green plastic bags had torn open, and the contents had spilled out onto the floor.; Scientists examined the contents of the dead bird's stomach.; The students were generally happy with the course content and the instructor.; More writing could improve students' content knowledge as well as their writing skills. |
| 473 |
contents |
The plural form of content; more than one (kind of) content. |
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| 474 |
contribute |
If x contributes to y |
Unusually warm temperatures may have significantly contributed to the amount of rain we've had.; There are a lot of factors that are contributing to the strong economy.; Staff writer Karlyn Barker contributed to this report.; This information contributes to our understanding of the problem.; Reduced rainfall may have contributed to the decline of the Mayan civilization. |
| 475 |
cope |
If you cope with a problem |
She went to a special school and learned the skills needed to cope with her learning differences.; My friends have had a great impact on my ability to cope with this illness.; At work, some people are better at coping with change than other people.; Our phone system can't cope with all the calls we're receiving. |
| 476 |
crisis |
A crisis is a situation that has become very bad or very dangerous and can have bad changes to security |
The latest change in the hostage crisis came one day after Israel freed 51 prisoners from a jail in south Lebanon.; This will be president's last trip to the Persian Gulf until the crisis has been resolved.; The conditions of these people were extremely difficult and we faced really serious humanitarian crisis.; The US financial system is in crisis.; He has clear ideas about how to solve our energy crisis. |
| 477 |
crisp |
If something is crisp |
Fry the bacon until it is brown and crisp.; Add the butter and continue cooking another 5 minutes or longer to brown and crisp them even more.; Nothing beats the taste of a crisp, juicy apple picked fresh from the tree. |
| 478 |
creampie |
A creampie is semen coming out of someone's vagina (or anus) after sex. |
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| 479 |
crisps |
Crisps are thin |
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| 480 |
cock |
A cock is a male chicken. |
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| 481 |
cunnilingus |
Cunnilingus is where a woman's vagina is touched by somebody's lips or tongue |
I performed cunnilingus on my girlfriend, and she enjoyed it. |
| 482 |
critic |
A critic is someone whose job is to judge and report about the quality of something such as books |
Every critic in New York was at the theatre for the opening.; Washington Post film critic Hal Hinson has been writing about movies for over 20 years. |
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calendar |
A calendar is a system of measuring time. |
The Chinese new year is different from the western new year because the Chinese use a lunar calendar. |
| 484 |
chorus |
A chorus is a musical group |
He is in the school chorus. |
| 485 |
copyright |
Copyright is the rights given to a creator to protect their work from other uses. |
Star Wars' copyright is held by Lucasfilm. |
| 486 |
chemist |
A chemist is someone whose job is related to chemistry |
He became a chemist at age 30. |
| 487 |
chemists |
The plural form of chemist; more than one (kind of) chemist. |
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| 488 |
cyclone |
A storm with air going around in a circle in the same direction as the Earth. If it's big |
A cyclone blew part of the roof off the house. |
| 489 |
cyclones |
The plural form of cyclone; more than one (kind of) cyclone. |
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| 490 |
contains |
The third-person singular form of contain. |
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| 491 |
containing |
The present participle of contain. |
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| 492 |
cards |
The plural form of card; more than one (kind of) card. |
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| 493 |
caretaker |
A caretaker is someone who takes care of something. |
A child's caretakers are his parents. |
| 494 |
carefree |
If you are carefree |
He had a carefree way of life. He didn't let anything bother him. |
| 495 |
caretakers |
The plural form of caretaker; more than one (kind of) caretaker. |
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| 496 |
cents |
The plural form of cent; more than one (kind of) cent. |
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| 497 |
clockwork |
If something works like clockwork it works very smoothly and correctly. |
The new car worked like clockwork. |
| 498 |
clockworks |
The plural form of clockwork; more than one (kind of) clockwork. |
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| 499 |
concentrations |
The plural form of concentration; more than one (kind of) concentration. |
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| 500 |
commences |
The third-person singular form of commence. |
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| 501 |
cools |
The third-person singular form of cool. |
Blowing on soup cools it down. |
| 502 |
chocolates |
The plural form of chocolate; more than one (kind of) chocolate. |
She got a box of chocolates. |
| 503 |
cyborgs |
The plural form of cyborg; more than one (kind of) cyborg. |
Cyborgs have not yet taken over Earth. |
| 504 |
common sense |
Common sense is something that everybody knows and understands. |
The ideas of freedom are common sense. |
| 505 |
crowds |
The third-person singular form of crowd. |
She crowds around you trying to see. |
| 506 |
currencies |
The plural form of currency; more than one (kind of) currency. |
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| 507 |
captain |
A captain is a rank in the army between lieutenant and major. |
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| 508 |
captains |
The plural form of captain; more than one (kind of) captain. |
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| 509 |
cottages |
The plural form of cottage; more than one (kind of) cottage. |
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| 510 |
cloths |
The plural form of cloth; more than one (kind of) cloth. |
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| 511 |
counties |
The plural form of county; more than one (kind of) county. |
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| 512 |
captained |
The past tense and past participle of captain. |
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| 513 |
captaining |
The present participle of captain. |
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| 514 |
crabapple |
A crabapple is a kind of apple tree with a small and sour fruit. |
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| 515 |
crabapples |
The plural form of crabapple; more than one (kind of) crabapple. |
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| 516 |
cheques |
The plural form of cheque; more than one (kind of) cheque. |
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| 517 |
colleagues |
The plural form of colleague; more than one (kind of) colleague. |
The teacher talked to his colleagues. |
| 518 |
communications |
The plural form of communication; more than one (kind of) communication. |
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| 519 |
cocaines |
The plural form of cocaine; more than one (kind of) cocaine. |
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| 520 |
communicating |
The present participle of communicate. |
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| 521 |
citizens |
The plural form of citizen; more than one (kind of) citizen. |
The police tried to keep the citizens of the city away from the crime scene. |
| 522 |
cunctation |
A cunctation is a delay or hesitation. |
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| 523 |
colored |
The past tense and past participle of color. |
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| 524 |
committees |
The plural form of committee; more than one (kind of) committee. |
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| 525 |
critics |
The plural form of critic; more than one (kind of) critic. |
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| 526 |
commercials |
The plural form of commercial; more than one (kind of) commercial. |
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| 527 |
calendars |
The plural form of calendar; more than one (kind of) calendar. |
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| 528 |
cigarettes |
The plural form of cigarette; more than one (kind of) cigarette. |
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| 529 |
continents |
The plural form of continent; more than one (kind of) continent. |
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| 530 |
constituencies |
The plural form of constituency; more than one (kind of) constituency. |
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| 531 |
chronologies |
The plural form of chronology; more than one (kind of) chronology. |
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| 532 |
currents |
The plural form of current; more than one (kind of) current. |
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| 533 |
copiers |
The plural form of copier; more than one (kind of) copier. |
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| 534 |
coloured |
The past tense and past participle of colour. |
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| 535 |
complexes |
The plural form of complex; more than one (kind of) complex. |
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| 536 |
communicates |
The third-person singular form of communicate. |
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| 537 |
communicated |
The past tense and past participle of communicate. |
|
| 538 |
chords |
The plural form of chord; more than one (kind of) chord. |
|
| 539 |
cartridges |
The plural form of cartridge; more than one (kind of) cartridge. |
|
| 540 |
crayon |
A stick of colored wax that is used for drawing. |
The child started to draw a picture using crayons. |
| 541 |
crayons |
The plural form of crayon; more than one (kind of) crayon. |
|
| 542 |
computers |
The plural form of computer; more than one (kind of) computer. |
|
| 543 |
controls |
The plural form of control; more than one (kind of) control. |
|
| 544 |
cupboards |
The plural form of cupboard; more than one (kind of) cupboard. |
|
| 545 |
capabilities |
The plural form of capability; more than one (kind of) capability. |
|
| 546 |
crowded |
If a place is crowded |
The room was getting too crowded, so I went outside. |
| 547 |
crowding |
The present participle of crowd. |
|
| 548 |
cabinets |
The plural form of cabinet; more than one (kind of) cabinet. |
|
| 549 |
calculators |
The plural form of calculator; more than one (kind of) calculator. |
|
| 550 |
competitions |
The plural form of competition; more than one (kind of) competition. |
|
| 551 |
clerks |
The plural form of clerk; more than one (kind of) clerk. |
|
| 552 |
chests |
The plural form of chest; more than one (kind of) chest. |
|
| 553 |
cheeses |
The plural form of cheese; more than one (kind of) cheese. |
|
| 554 |
contributors |
The plural form of contributor; more than one (kind of) contributor. |
|
| 555 |
contributions |
The plural form of contribution; more than one (kind of) contribution. |
|
| 556 |
contradictions |
The plural form of contradiction; more than one (kind of) contradiction. |
|
| 557 |
circumstances |
The plural form of circumstance; more than one (kind of) circumstance. |
|
| 558 |
corporates |
The plural form of corporate; more than one (kind of) corporate. |
|
| 559 |
corporations |
The plural form of corporation; more than one (kind of) corporation. |
|
| 560 |
careers |
The plural form of career; more than one (kind of) career. |
|
| 561 |
chairmen |
The plural form of chairman; more than one (kind of) chairman. |
|
| 562 |
comparatives |
The plural form of comparative; more than one (kind of) comparative. |
|
| 563 |
cups |
The plural form of cup; more than one (kind of) cup. |
|
| 564 |
cunts |
The plural form of cunt; more than one (kind of) cunt. |
|
| 565 |
considers |
The third-person singular form of consider. |
|
| 566 |
considered |
The past tense and past participle of consider. |
|
| 567 |
consultations |
The plural form of consultation; more than one (kind of) consultation. |
|
| 568 |
cemeteries |
The plural form of cemetery; more than one (kind of) cemetery. |
|
| 569 |
coconut crabs |
The plural form of coconut crab; more than one (kind of) coconut crab. |
|
| 570 |
coconut crab |
A kind of crab that lives in Asia |
|
| 571 |
comparable adjectives |
The plural form of comparable adjective; more than one (kind of) comparable adjective. |
|
| 572 |
constitutions |
The plural form of constitution; more than one (kind of) constitution. |
|
| 573 |
calms |
The plural form of calm; more than one (kind of) calm. |
|
| 574 |
camps |
The plural form of camp; more than one (kind of) camp. |
|
| 575 |
campaigns |
The plural form of campaign; more than one (kind of) campaign. |
|
| 576 |
carpets |
The plural form of carpet; more than one (kind of) carpet. |
|
| 577 |
casts |
The plural form of cast; more than one (kind of) cast. |
|
| 578 |
chains |
The plural form of chain; more than one (kind of) chain. |
|
| 579 |
challenges |
The plural form of challenge; more than one (kind of) challenge. |
|
| 580 |
channels |
The plural form of channel; more than one (kind of) channel. |
|
| 581 |
churches |
The plural form of church; more than one (kind of) church. |
|
| 582 |
cathedrals |
The plural form of cathedral; more than one (kind of) cathedral. |
|
| 583 |
collections |
The plural form of collection; more than one (kind of) collection. |
|
| 584 |
comparisons |
The plural form of comparison; more than one (kind of) comparison. |
|
| 585 |
codes |
The plural form of code; more than one (kind of) code. |
|
| 586 |
comforts |
The plural form of comfort; more than one (kind of) comfort. |
|
| 587 |
commands |
The plural form of command; more than one (kind of) command. |
|
| 588 |
commissions |
The plural form of commission; more than one (kind of) commission. |
|
| 589 |
concentrates |
The plural form of concentrate; more than one (kind of) concentrate. |
|
| 590 |
conflicts |
The plural form of conflict; more than one (kind of) conflict. |
|
| 591 |
coughs |
The plural form of cough; more than one (kind of) cough. |
|
| 592 |
craps |
The plural form of crap; more than one (kind of) crap. |
|
| 593 |
creams |
The plural form of cream; more than one (kind of) cream. |
|
| 594 |
credits |
The plural form of credit; more than one (kind of) credit. |
|
| 595 |
cries |
The plural form of cry; more than one (kind of) cry. |
|
| 596 |
cycles |
The plural form of cycle; more than one (kind of) cycle. |
|
| 597 |
contexts |
The plural form of context; more than one (kind of) context. |
|
| 598 |
catastrophes |
The plural form of catastrophe; more than one (kind of) catastrophe. |
|
| 599 |
cruise ships |
The plural form of cruise ship; more than one (kind of) cruise ship. |
|
| 600 |
cousins |
The plural form of cousin; more than one (kind of) cousin. |
|
| 601 |
creeks |
The plural form of creek; more than one (kind of) creek. |
|
| 602 |
consequences |
The plural form of consequence; more than one (kind of) consequence. |
|
| 603 |
clearer |
The comparative form of clear; more clear. |
|
| 604 |
clearest |
The superlative form of clear; most clear. |
|
| 605 |
cooler |
A cooler is a box that is used with ice to help keep things cold. |
Pack all of the soda into the cooler; we wouldn't want it to get flat. |
| 606 |
coolers |
The plural form of cooler; more than one (kind of) cooler. |
|
| 607 |
cars |
The plural form of car; more than one (kind of) car. |
|
| 608 |
cases |
The plural form of case; more than one (kind of) case. |
|
| 609 |
cathead |
A cathead is a big piece of wood that is on the bow of a ship that goes from one side of the bow to the other; used for holding anchors. |
|
| 610 |
catheads |
The plural form of cathead; more than one (kind of) cathead. |
|
| 611 |
choices |
The plural form of choice; more than one (kind of) choice. |
|
| 612 |
Christians |
The plural form of Christian; more than one (kind of) Christian. |
|
| 613 |
Christmases |
The plural form of Christmas; more than one (kind of) Christmas. |
|
| 614 |
clients |
The plural form of client; more than one (kind of) client. |
|
| 615 |
coffees |
The plural form of coffee; more than one (kind of) coffee. |
|
| 616 |
colleges |
The plural form of college; more than one (kind of) college. |
|
| 617 |
commitments |
The plural form of commitment; more than one (kind of) commitment. |
|
| 618 |
communities |
The plural form of community; more than one (kind of) community. |
|
| 619 |
companies |
The plural form of company; more than one (kind of) company. |
|
| 620 |
confusions |
The plural form of confusion; more than one (kind of) confusion. |
|
| 621 |
countrysides |
The plural form of countryside; more than one (kind of) countryside. |
|
| 622 |
containers |
The plural form of container; more than one (kind of) container. |
|
| 623 |
consumers |
The plural form of consumer; more than one (kind of) consumer. |
|
| 624 |
connections |
The plural form of connection; more than one (kind of) connection. |
|
| 625 |
conclusions |
The plural form of conclusion; more than one (kind of) conclusion. |
|
| 626 |
confidences |
The plural form of confidence; more than one (kind of) confidence. |
|
| 627 |
compensations |
The plural form of compensation; more than one (kind of) compensation. |
|
| 628 |
chiefs |
The plural form of chief; more than one (kind of) chief. |
|
| 629 |
chemicals |
The plural form of chemical; more than one (kind of) chemical. |
|
| 630 |
charities |
The plural form of charity; more than one (kind of) charity. |
|
| 631 |
chapters |
The plural form of chapter; more than one (kind of) chapter. |
|
| 632 |
centuries |
The plural form of century; more than one (kind of) century. |
|
| 633 |
calves |
The plural form of calf; more than one (kind of) calf. |
|
| 634 |
cats |
The plural form of cat; more than one (kind of) cat. |
My cats are chasing a mouse. |
| 635 |
cloudberry |
A cloudberry is a kind of bramble that grows slowly. |
|
| 636 |
cloudberries |
The plural form of cloudberry; more than one (kind of) cloudberry. |
|
| 637 |
categories |
The plural form of category; more than one (kind of) category. |
|
| 638 |
closes |
The third-person singular form of close. |
|
| 639 |
carcinogens |
The plural form of carcinogen; more than one (kind of) carcinogen. |
|
| 640 |
carnation |
A carnation is a kind of flower. |
He wore a red carnation on his jacket. |
| 641 |
crazy |
If you are crazy you do not think or act normally. A crazy person might do very strange thing or believe things that everyone knows are not true. |
I knew he was crazy when he said he was Jesus Christ.; The crazy woman thought I had hidden her stomach under my bed.; I saw a crazy man trying to talk to a can of coke. |
| 642 |
crazy like a fox |
If you are crazy like a fox you do something smart that looks stupid. In this way you trick (fool) other people. |
|
| 643 |
contented |
The past tense and past participle of content. |
|
| 644 |
contenting |
The present participle of content. |
|
| 645 |
cures |
The third-person singular form of cure. |
|
| 646 |
cured |
The past tense and past participle of cure. |
|
| 647 |
curing |
The present participle of cure. |
|
| 648 |
confesses |
The third-person singular form of confess. |
|
| 649 |
confessed |
The past tense and past participle of confess. |
|
| 650 |
confessing |
The present participle of confess. |
|
| 651 |
convinces |
The third-person singular form of convince. |
|
| 652 |
convinced |
The past tense and past participle of convince. |
|
| 653 |
convincing |
The present participle of convince. |
|
| 654 |
consciences |
The plural form of conscience; more than one (kind of) conscience. |
|
| 655 |
charted |
The past tense and past participle of chart. |
|
| 656 |
charting |
The present participle of chart. |
|
| 657 |
chairpeople |
The plural form of chairperson; more than one (kind of) chairperson. |
|
| 658 |
coins |
The plural form of coin; more than one (kind of) coin. |
|
| 659 |
coining |
The present participle of coin. |
|
| 660 |
carp |
A carp is a type of fish. |
A goldfish is a small carp. |
| 661 |
competent |
If you are competent at something you can do it. You are good at doing it. |
|
| 662 |
crocodile |
A crocodile is a big reptile that lives mostly in water. |
|
| 663 |
crocodiles |
The plural form of crocodile; more than one (kind of) crocodile. |
|
| 664 |
conjugation |
Conjugation is how a word changes based on several things. In English and European languages this word is usually a verb. It might change because of what time is talked about |
I find German conjugation hard to remember.; Some linguists do not talk about conjugation because they think it is just an example of morphology. |
| 665 |
conjugate |
If you conjugate a word |
If you don't conjugate right, people may still understand you but they will think you talk funny. |
| 666 |
composer |
A composer is a person who writes music. |
|
| 667 |
Chinese |
If something is Chinese |
Many Chinese goods are sold in the U.S.; We had a Chinese girl in our class.; Australia has a large population of overseas Chinese people. |
| 668 |
conjugations |
The plural form of conjugation; more than one (kind of) conjugation. |
|
| 669 |
councils |
The plural form of council; more than one (kind of) council. |
|
| 670 |
Canada |
Canada is a country in North America. Canada is north of the United States. |
There are 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada. |
| 671 |
clay |
Clay is a type of mud or dirt that can be made into bricks and pots. |
|
| 672 |
centi- |
Centi- is a prefix meaning one-hundredth (1/100ᵗʰ) as much. |
There are 100 centimeters in a meter. |
| 673 |
chemistry |
Chemistry is the science that studies matter (material). |
We studied acids in chemistry. |
| 674 |
crying |
The present participle of cry. |
|
| 675 |
chemistries |
The plural form of chemistry; more than one (kind of) chemistry. |
Metals and non-metals have very different chemistries. |
| 676 |
clays |
The plural form of clay; more than one (kind of) clay. |
|
| 677 |
camped |
The past tense and past participle of camp. |
|
| 678 |
camping |
Camping is the recreational activity of temporarily living in a tent. |
Camping is a favorite summer activity. |
| 679 |
crawl |
The way an animal or baby might walk. If something crawls |
I crawled through the tunnel. |
| 680 |
capillary |
A tiny tube in the body that blood travels through. It connects the end of an artery to the beginning of a vein. |
Blood cells have to go through each tiny capillary one by one. |
| 681 |
comic strip |
A comic strip is a short story written with pictures |
|
| 682 |
comic |
A comic is a person whose job is telling jokes or trying to be funny. |
|
| 683 |
comedian |
A comedian is someone who makes people laugh by telling funny stories. |
|
| 684 |
comical |
If something is comical it is funny |
|
| 685 |
conventions |
The plural form of convention; more than one (kind of) convention. |
|
| 686 |
customs |
The plural form of custom; more than one (kind of) custom. |
The Ancient Egyptian culture had many unique and interesting beliefs and customs. |
| 687 |
catalysts |
The plural form of catalyst; more than one (kind of) catalyst. |
|
| 688 |
capitals |
The plural form of capital; more than one (kind of) capital. |
|
| 689 |
cells |
The plural form of cell; more than one (kind of) cell. |
|
| 690 |
chuck |
If you chuck something |
Ouch! Why'd you throw the ball so hard? You didn't have to chuck it at me! |
| 691 |
circles |
The plural form of circle; more than one (kind of) circle. |
|
| 692 |
clouds |
The plural form of cloud; more than one (kind of) cloud. |
|
| 693 |
clues |
The plural form of clue; more than one (kind of) clue. |
|
| 694 |
coasts |
The plural form of coast; more than one (kind of) coast. |
|
| 695 |
composers |
The plural form of composer; more than one (kind of) composer. |
|
| 696 |
calculation |
Calculation is the act of calculating. |
|
| 697 |
calculations |
The plural form of calculation; more than one (kind of) calculation. |
|
| 698 |
comedians |
The plural form of comedian; more than one (kind of) comedian. |
|
| 699 |
collars |
The plural form of collar; more than one (kind of) collar. |
|
| 700 |
centimetres |
The plural form of centimetre; more than one (kind of) centimetre. |
|
| 701 |
characters |
The plural form of character; more than one (kind of) character. |
|
| 702 |
counterfeiters |
The plural form of counterfeiter; more than one (kind of) counterfeiter. |
|
| 703 |
Cyrillic scripts |
The plural form of Cyrillic script; more than one (kind of) Cyrillic script. |
|
| 704 |
counters |
The plural form of counter; more than one (kind of) counter. |
|
| 705 |
carriages |
The plural form of carriage; more than one (kind of) carriage. |
|
| 706 |
clitoris |
The clitoris is part of a female's sexual organs in mammals |
The spotted hyena uses the clitoris for urination in addition to as a sex organ. |
| 707 |
colds |
The plural form of cold; more than one (kind of) cold. |
|
| 708 |
cheeks |
The plural form of cheek; more than one (kind of) cheek. |
|
| 709 |
Croatia |
Croatia is a country that is in the middle of Europe. |
|
| 710 |
chases |
The plural form of chase; more than one (kind of) chase. |
The movie had many car chases. |
| 711 |
cheers |
The third-person singular form of cheer. |
|
| 712 |
combs |
The plural form of comb; more than one (kind of) comb. |
|
| 713 |
coat of arms |
Coat of arms are signs which is the symbol of a family |
|
| 714 |
cushions |
The plural form of cushion; more than one (kind of) cushion. |
|
| 715 |
chucks |
The plural form of chuck; more than one (kind of) chuck. |
|
| 716 |
complements |
The plural form of complement; more than one (kind of) complement. |
|
| 717 |
capillaries |
The plural form of capillary; more than one (kind of) capillary. |
|
| 718 |
carbons |
The plural form of carbon; more than one (kind of) carbon. |
|
| 719 |
cuttings |
The plural form of cutting; more than one (kind of) cutting. |
|
| 720 |
crops |
The plural form of crop; more than one (kind of) crop. |
|
| 721 |
centres |
The plural form of centre; more than one (kind of) centre. |
|
| 722 |
collapses |
The plural form of collapse; more than one (kind of) collapse. |
|
| 723 |
coined |
The past tense and past participle of coin. |
|
| 724 |
chased |
The past tense and past participle of chase. |
|
| 725 |
chasing |
The present participle of chase. |
|
| 726 |
carded |
The past tense and past participle of card. |
|
| 727 |
carding |
The present participle of card. |
|
| 728 |
coolest |
The superlative form of cool; most cool. |
|
| 729 |
cooled |
The past tense and past participle of cool. |
|
| 730 |
cooling |
The present participle of cool. |
|
| 731 |
conjugates |
The third-person singular form of conjugate. |
|
| 732 |
conjugated |
The past tense and past participle of conjugate. |
|
| 733 |
conjugating |
The present participle of conjugate. |
|
| 734 |
creamed |
The past tense and past participle of cream. |
|
| 735 |
creaming |
The present participle of cream. |
|
| 736 |
completes |
The third-person singular form of complete. |
|
| 737 |
completed |
The past tense and past participle of complete. |
|
| 738 |
completing |
The present participle of complete. |
|
| 739 |
components |
The plural form of component; more than one (kind of) component. |
|
| 740 |
ceramic |
A hard material that is easily broken; it is made by firing a mineral like clay at a high temperature. |
Joan made the dish of ceramic. |
| 741 |
counts |
The third-person singular form of count. |
|
| 742 |
counted |
The past tense and past participle of count. |
|
| 743 |
Chile |
Chile is a country in South America. Its capital is Santiago. |
I was born in Chile. |
| 744 |
crybabies |
The plural form of crybaby; more than one (kind of) crybaby. |
|
| 745 |
consults |
The plural form of consult; more than one (kind of) consult. |
|
| 746 |
consulted |
The past tense and past participle of consult. |
|
| 747 |
consulting |
The present participle of consult. |
|
| 748 |
crowns |
The plural form of crown; more than one (kind of) crown. |
|
| 749 |
crowning |
The present participle of crown. |
|
| 750 |
chances |
The plural form of chance; more than one (kind of) chance. |
The chances of it snowing here in June are pretty small. |
| 751 |
concepts |
The plural form of concept; more than one (kind of) concept. |
|
| 752 |
contras |
The plural form of contra; more than one (kind of) contra. |
|
| 753 |
cleverer |
The comparative form of clever; more clever. |
|
| 754 |
cleverest |
The superlative form of clever; most clever. |
|
| 755 |
chats |
The third-person singular form of chat. |
|
| 756 |
chatted |
The past tense and past participle of chat. |
|
| 757 |
chatting |
The present participle of chat. |
|
| 758 |
checks |
The third-person singular form of check. |
Bobby always checks his test before handing it to the teacher. |
| 759 |
contemporaries |
The plural form of contemporary; more than one (kind of) contemporary. |
|
| 760 |
cheer up |
If you cheer somebody up |
I went over to try to cheer her up, but she said she wanted to be alone.; There isn't much on the street to cheer up the poor. |
| 761 |
chucked |
The past tense and past participle of chuck. |
|
| 762 |
chucking |
The present participle of chuck. |
|
| 763 |
complemented |
The past tense and past participle of complement. |
|
| 764 |
complementing |
The present participle of complement. |
|
| 765 |
compiles |
The third-person singular form of compile. |
|
| 766 |
compiled |
The past tense and past participle of compile. |
|
| 767 |
compiling |
The present participle of compile. |
|
| 768 |
cupped |
The past tense and past participle of cup. |
|
| 769 |
cupping |
The present participle of cup. |
|
| 770 |
centred |
The past tense and past participle of centre. |
|
| 771 |
centring |
The present participle of centre. |
|
| 772 |
creeps |
The plural form of creep; more than one (kind of) creep. |
|
| 773 |
creeping |
The present participle of creep. |
|
| 774 |
crept |
The past tense and past participle of creep. |
|
| 775 |
creeped |
The past tense and past participle of creep. |
|
| 776 |
carps |
The plural form of carp; more than one (kind of) carp. |
|
| 777 |
carped |
The past tense and past participle of carp. |
|
| 778 |
carping |
The present participle of carp. |
|
| 779 |
coloreds |
The plural form of colored; more than one (kind of) colored. |
|
| 780 |
collapsed |
The past tense and past participle of collapse. |
|
| 781 |
collapsing |
The present participle of collapse. |
|
| 782 |
compliments |
The plural form of compliment; more than one (kind of) compliment. |
|
| 783 |
complimented |
The past tense and past participle of compliment. |
|
| 784 |
complimenting |
The present participle of compliment. |
|
| 785 |
chairpersons |
The plural form of chairperson; more than one (kind of) chairperson. |
|
| 786 |
conducts |
The third-person singular form of conduct. |
|
| 787 |
conducted |
The past tense and past participle of conduct. |
|
| 788 |
conducting |
The present participle of conduct. |
|
| 789 |
childhood |
Childhood is the state or condition of being an child |
Childhood is the first stage of every man's life. |
| 790 |
cans |
The plural form of can; more than one (kind of) can. |
|
| 791 |
ceilings |
The plural form of ceiling; more than one (kind of) ceiling. |
|
| 792 |
classics |
The plural form of classic; more than one (kind of) classic. |
|
| 793 |
cocks |
The plural form of cock; more than one (kind of) cock. |
|
| 794 |
compilations |
The plural form of compilation; more than one (kind of) compilation. |
|
| 795 |
conceives |
The third-person singular form of conceive. |
|
| 796 |
colder |
The comparative form of cold; more cold. |
|
| 797 |
coldest |
The superlative form of cold; most cold. |
|
| 798 |
coughed |
The past tense and past participle of cough. |
|
| 799 |
coughing |
The present participle of cough. |
|
| 800 |
causes |
The plural form of cause; more than one (kind of) cause. |
|
| 801 |
caused |
The past tense and past participle of cause. |
|
| 802 |
causing |
The present participle of cause. |
|
| 803 |
comes |
The third-person singular form of come. |
|
| 804 |
coming |
The present participle of come. |
|
| 805 |
canned |
The past tense and past participle of can. |
|
| 806 |
canning |
The present participle of can. |
|
| 807 |
civilised |
If a society or culture is civilised |
|
| 808 |
cocked |
The past tense and past participle of cock. |
|
| 809 |
cocking |
The present participle of cock. |
|
| 810 |
coincides |
The third-person singular form of coincide. |
|
| 811 |
coincided |
The past tense and past participle of coincide. |
|
| 812 |
coinciding |
The present participle of coincide. |
|
| 813 |
conceived |
The past tense and past participle of conceive. |
|
| 814 |
conceiving |
The present participle of conceive. |
|
| 815 |
contrasts |
The plural form of contrast; more than one (kind of) contrast. |
|
| 816 |
contrasted |
The past tense and past participle of contrast. |
|
| 817 |
contrasting |
The present participle of contrast. |
|
| 818 |
converts |
The third-person singular form of convert. |
|
| 819 |
converted |
The past tense and past participle of convert. |
|
| 820 |
converting |
The present participle of convert. |
|
| 821 |
cords |
The plural form of cord; more than one (kind of) cord. |
|
| 822 |
corresponds |
The third-person singular form of correspond. |
|
| 823 |
corresponded |
The past tense and past participle of correspond. |
|
| 824 |
corresponding |
The present participle of correspond. |
|
| 825 |
cores |
The plural form of core; more than one (kind of) core. |
|
| 826 |
cored |
The past tense and past participle of core. |
|
| 827 |
coring |
The present participle of core. |
|
| 828 |
crackers |
The plural form of cracker; more than one (kind of) cracker. |
|
| 829 |
crawls |
The third-person singular form of crawl. |
|
| 830 |
crawled |
The past tense and past participle of crawl. |
|
| 831 |
crawling |
The present participle of crawl. |
|
| 832 |
crazier |
The comparative form of crazy; more crazy. |
|
| 833 |
craziest |
The superlative form of crazy; most crazy. |
|
| 834 |
crickets |
The plural form of cricket; more than one (kind of) cricket. |
|
| 835 |
cropped |
The past tense and past participle of crop. |
|
| 836 |
cropping |
The present participle of crop. |
|
| 837 |
crowned |
The past tense and past participle of crown. |
|
| 838 |
crueller |
The comparative form of cruel; more cruel. |
|
| 839 |
cruellest |
The superlative form of cruel; most cruel. |
|
| 840 |
crueler |
The comparative form of cruel; more cruel. |
|
| 841 |
cruelest |
The superlative form of cruel; most cruel. |
|
| 842 |
crushes |
The third-person singular form of crush. |
|
| 843 |
crushed |
The past tense and past participle of crush. |
|
| 844 |
crushing |
The present participle of crush. |
|
| 845 |
cubes |
The plural form of cube; more than one (kind of) cube. |
|
| 846 |
cubed |
The past tense and past participle of cube. |
|
| 847 |
cubing |
The present participle of cube. |
|
| 848 |
cushioned |
The past tense and past participle of cushion. |
|
| 849 |
cushioning |
The present participle of cushion. |
|
| 850 |
cylinders |
The plural form of cylinder; more than one (kind of) cylinder. |
|
| 851 |
catches |
The third-person singular form of catch. |
|
| 852 |
catching |
The present participle of catch. |
|
| 853 |
clubs |
The plural form of club; more than one (kind of) club. |
|
| 854 |
clubbed |
The past tense and past participle of club. |
|
| 855 |
clubbing |
The present participle of club. |
|
| 856 |
clowns |
The plural form of clown; more than one (kind of) clown. |
|
| 857 |
clowned |
The past tense and past participle of clown. |
|
| 858 |
clowning |
The present participle of clown. |
|
| 859 |
crosses |
The third-person singular form of cross. |
|
| 860 |
crossed |
The past tense and past participle of cross. |
I crossed my fingers for luck. |
| 861 |
crossing |
A crossing is an intersection where roads or tracks cross. |
The rail crossing is notoriously dangerous for drivers. |
| 862 |
crosser |
The comparative form of cross; more cross. |
|
| 863 |
crossest |
The superlative form of cross; most cross. |
|
| 864 |
cottons |
The plural form of cotton; more than one (kind of) cotton. |
|
| 865 |
consensuses |
The plural form of consensus; more than one (kind of) consensus. |
|
| 866 |
curves |
The plural form of curve; more than one (kind of) curve. |
|
| 867 |
curved |
The past tense and past participle of curve. |
|
| 868 |
curving |
The present participle of curve. |
|
| 869 |
cougar |
A cougar is a kind of mountain lion; Puma concolor. |
|
| 870 |
commoner |
A member of the common people who has no title or rank. |
|
| 871 |
commonest |
The superlative form of common; most common. |
|
| 872 |
cooks |
The third-person singular form of cook. |
|
| 873 |
contracts |
The plural form of contract; more than one (kind of) contract. |
|
| 874 |
contracted |
The past tense and past participle of contract. |
|
| 875 |
contracting |
The present participle of contract. |
|
| 876 |
courts |
The plural form of court; more than one (kind of) court. |
|
| 877 |
courted |
The past tense and past participle of court. |
|
| 878 |
courting |
The present participle of court. |
|
| 879 |
catted |
The past tense and past participle of cat. |
|
| 880 |
catting |
The present participle of cat. |
|
| 881 |
celebrates |
The third-person singular form of celebrate. |
|
| 882 |
celebrated |
The past tense and past participle of celebrate. |
|
| 883 |
celebrating |
The present participle of celebrate. |
|
| 884 |
channeled |
The past tense and past participle of channel. |
|
| 885 |
channeling |
The present participle of channel. |
|
| 886 |
commanded |
The past tense and past participle of command. |
|
| 887 |
commanding |
The present participle of command. |
|
| 888 |
charges |
The third-person singular form of charge. |
That restaurant charges way too much for their food.; Sandy charges $10 an hour for babysitting. |
| 889 |
charged |
The past tense and past participle of charge. |
|
| 890 |
charging |
The present participle of charge. |
|
| 891 |
challenged |
The past tense and past participle of challenge. |
|
| 892 |
controlled |
The past tense and past participle of control. |
|
| 893 |
controlling |
The present participle of control. |
Roger has been controlling his anger much better since he started seeing a therapist. |
| 894 |
conveniences |
The plural form of convenience; more than one (kind of) convenience. |
|
| 895 |
cooperatives |
The plural form of cooperative; more than one (kind of) cooperative. |
|
| 896 |
copyrights |
The plural form of copyright; more than one (kind of) copyright. |
|
| 897 |
copyrighted |
The past tense and past participle of copyright. |
|
| 898 |
copyrighting |
The present participle of copyright. |
|
| 899 |
corks |
The plural form of cork; more than one (kind of) cork. |
|
| 900 |
corns |
The plural form of corn; more than one (kind of) corn. |
|
| 901 |
courses |
The plural form of course; more than one (kind of) course. |
|
| 902 |
coursed |
The past tense and past participle of course. |
|
| 903 |
coursing |
The present participle of course. |
|
| 904 |
creations |
The plural form of creation; more than one (kind of) creation. |
|
| 905 |
credited |
The past tense and past participle of credit. |
|
| 906 |
crediting |
The present participle of credit. |
|
| 907 |
crises |
The plural form of crisis; more than one (kind of) crisis. |
|
| 908 |
crisper |
The comparative form of crisp; more crisp. |
|
| 909 |
crispest |
The superlative form of crisp; most crisp. |
|
| 910 |
crisped |
The past tense and past participle of crisp. |
|
| 911 |
crisping |
The present participle of crisp. |
|
| 912 |
campaigned |
The past tense and past participle of campaign. |
|
| 913 |
campaigning |
The present participle of campaign. |
|
| 914 |
cares |
The third-person singular form of care. |
|
| 915 |
cared |
The past tense and past participle of care. |
|
| 916 |
caring |
The present participle of care. |
|
| 917 |
carnations |
The plural form of carnation; more than one (kind of) carnation. |
|
| 918 |
carpeted |
The past tense and past participle of carpet. |
|
| 919 |
carpeting |
The present participle of carpet. |
|
| 920 |
casting |
The present participle of cast. |
|
| 921 |
castings |
The plural form of casting; more than one (kind of) casting. |
|
| 922 |
centers |
The plural form of center; more than one (kind of) center. |
|
| 923 |
centered |
The past tense and past participle of center. |
|
| 924 |
centering |
The present participle of center. |
|
| 925 |
ceramics |
The plural form of ceramic; more than one (kind of) ceramic. |
|
| 926 |
chalks |
The plural form of chalk; more than one (kind of) chalk. |
|
| 927 |
chalked |
The past tense and past participle of chalk. |
|
| 928 |
chalking |
The present participle of chalk. |
|
| 929 |
changes |
The third-person singular form of change. |
|
| 930 |
changed |
The past tense and past participle of change. |
|
| 931 |
changing |
The present participle of change. |
|
| 932 |
checked |
The past tense and past participle of check. |
|
| 933 |
checking |
The present participle of check. |
|
| 934 |
cheered |
The past tense and past participle of cheer. |
|
| 935 |
cheering |
The present participle of cheer. |
|
| 936 |
cherries |
The plural form of cherry; more than one (kind of) cherry. |
|
| 937 |
choicer |
The comparative form of choice; more choice. |
|
| 938 |
choicest |
The superlative form of choice; most choice. |
|
| 939 |
chops |
The third-person singular form of chop. |
|
| 940 |
chopped |
The past tense and past participle of chop. |
|
| 941 |
chopping |
The present participle of chop. |
|
| 942 |
choruses |
The plural form of chorus; more than one (kind of) chorus. |
|
| 943 |
claims |
The third-person singular form of claim. |
|
| 944 |
claimed |
The past tense and past participle of claim. |
|
| 945 |
claiming |
The present participle of claim. |
|
| 946 |
clerked |
The past tense and past participle of clerk. |
|
| 947 |
clerking |
The present participle of clerk. |
|
| 948 |
climbs |
The third-person singular form of climb. |
|
| 949 |
climbed |
The past tense and past participle of climb. |
|
| 950 |
climbing |
The present participle of climb. |
|
| 951 |
clued |
The past tense and past participle of clue. |
|
| 952 |
cluing |
The present participle of clue. |
|
| 953 |
coaches |
The plural form of coach; more than one (kind of) coach. |
|
| 954 |
coached |
The past tense and past participle of coach. |
|
| 955 |
coaching |
The present participle of coach. |
|
| 956 |
coasted |
The past tense and past participle of coast. |
|
| 957 |
coasting |
The present participle of coast. |
|
| 958 |
coats |
The plural form of coat; more than one (kind of) coat. |
|
| 959 |
coated |
The past tense and past participle of coat. |
|
| 960 |
coating |
The present participle of coat. |
|
| 961 |
coatings |
The plural form of coating; more than one (kind of) coating. |
|
| 962 |
coded |
The past tense and past participle of code. |
|
| 963 |
coding |
The present participle of code. |
|
| 964 |
codings |
The plural form of coding; more than one (kind of) coding. |
|
| 965 |
combines |
The third-person singular form of combine. |
|
| 966 |
combined |
The past tense and past participle of combine. |
|
| 967 |
combining |
The present participle of combine. |
|
| 968 |
comforted |
The past tense and past participle of comfort. |
|
| 969 |
comforting |
The present participle of comfort. |
|
| 970 |
comics |
The plural form of comic; more than one (kind of) comic. |
|
| 971 |
commissioned |
The past tense and past participle of commission. |
|
| 972 |
commissioning |
The present participle of commission. |
|
| 973 |
commodities |
The plural form of commodity; more than one (kind of) commodity. |
|
| 974 |
compounded |
The past tense and past participle of compound. |
|
| 975 |
compounding |
The present participle of compound. |
|
| 976 |
concentrated |
The past tense and past participle of concentrate. |
|
| 977 |
concentrating |
The present participle of concentrate. |
|
| 978 |
concerns |
The plural form of concern; more than one (kind of) concern. |
|
| 979 |
concerned |
The past tense and past participle of concern. |
|
| 980 |
conflicted |
The past tense and past participle of conflict. |
|
| 981 |
calmer |
The comparative form of calm; more calm. |
|
| 982 |
calmest |
The superlative form of calm; most calm. |
|
| 983 |
calmed |
The past tense and past participle of calm. |
|
| 984 |
calming |
The present participle of calm. |
|
| 985 |
candidates |
The plural form of candidate; more than one (kind of) candidate. |
|
| 986 |
can't |
cannot |
|
| 987 |
cased |
The past tense and past participle of case. |
|
| 988 |
casing |
A casing is something that encloses or protects another. |
|
| 989 |
chooses |
The third-person singular form of choose. |
|
| 990 |
chose |
The past tense of choose. |
|
| 991 |
clears |
The third-person singular form of clear. |
|
| 992 |
cleared |
The past tense and past participle of clear. |
|
| 993 |
clearing |
The present participle of clear. |
|
| 994 |
cleaner |
A cleaner is a person whose job is to cleans houses or buildings. |
|
| 995 |
clocks |
The plural form of clock; more than one (kind of) clock. |
|
| 996 |
cleanest |
The superlative form of clean; most clean. |
|
| 997 |
continues |
The third-person singular form of continue. |
|
| 998 |
copied |
The past tense and past participle of copy. |
|
| 999 |
continued |
The past tense and past participle of continue. |
|
| 1000 |
continuing |
The present participle of continue. |
|
| 1001 |
copying |
The present participle of copy. |
|
| 1002 |
costs |
The plural form of cost; more than one (kind of) cost. |
|
| 1003 |
costed |
The past tense and past participle of cost. |
|
| 1004 |
costing |
The present participle of cost. |
|
| 1005 |
covers |
The third-person singular form of cover. |
|
| 1006 |
covered |
The past tense and past participle of cover. |
|
| 1007 |
covering |
The present participle of cover. |
|
| 1008 |
coverings |
The plural form of covering; more than one (kind of) covering. |
|
| 1009 |
creates |
The third-person singular form of create. |
|
| 1010 |
created |
The past tense and past participle of create. |
|
| 1011 |
creating |
The present participle of create. |
|
| 1012 |
cheeked |
The past tense and past participle of cheek. |
|
| 1013 |
cheeking |
The present participle of cheek. |
|
| 1014 |
commits |
The third-person singular form of commit. |
|
| 1015 |
committed |
The past tense and past participle of commit. |
|
| 1016 |
committing |
The present participle of commit. |
|
| 1017 |
colouring |
The present participle of colour. |
|
| 1018 |
collects |
The third-person singular form of collect. |
|
| 1019 |
collected |
The past tense and past participle of collect. |
|
| 1020 |
collecting |
The present participle of collect. |
|
| 1021 |
chairs |
The plural form of chair; more than one (kind of) chair. |
|
| 1022 |
chaired |
The past tense and past participle of chair. |
|
| 1023 |
chairing |
The present participle of chair. |
|
| 1024 |
chaps |
The plural form of chap; more than one (kind of) chap. |
|
| 1025 |
chapped |
The past tense and past participle of chap. |
|
| 1026 |
chapping |
The present participle of chap. |
|
| 1027 |
comments |
The plural form of comment; more than one (kind of) comment. |
|
| 1028 |
commented |
The past tense and past participle of comment. |
|
| 1029 |
commenting |
The present participle of comment. |
|
| 1030 |
compares |
The third-person singular form of compare. |
|
| 1031 |
computes |
The third-person singular form of compute. |
|
| 1032 |
computed |
The past tense and past participle of compute. |
|
| 1033 |
computing |
Computing is the process or act of calculation. |
|
| 1034 |
conditions |
The plural form of condition; more than one (kind of) condition. |
|
| 1035 |
conditioned |
The past tense and past participle of condition. |
|
| 1036 |
conditioning |
The present participle of condition. |
|
| 1037 |
confers |
The third-person singular form of confer. |
|
| 1038 |
conferred |
The past tense and past participle of confer. |
|
| 1039 |
conferring |
The present participle of confer. |
|
| 1040 |
corners |
The plural form of corner; more than one (kind of) corner. |
|
| 1041 |
cornered |
The past tense and past participle of corner. |
|
| 1042 |
cornering |
The present participle of corner. |
|
| 1043 |
couples |
The plural form of couple; more than one (kind of) couple. |
|
| 1044 |
coupled |
The past tense and past participle of couple. |
|
| 1045 |
coupling |
A coupling is a device that connects two things together |
|
| 1046 |
clarifies |
The third-person singular form of clarify. |
|
| 1047 |
clarified |
The past tense and past participle of clarify. |
|
| 1048 |
clarifying |
The present participle of clarify. |
|
| 1049 |
compensates |
The third-person singular form of compensate. |
|
| 1050 |
compensated |
The past tense and past participle of compensate. |
|
| 1051 |
compensating |
The present participle of compensate. |
|
| 1052 |
crapped |
The past tense and past participle of crap. |
|
| 1053 |
crapping |
The present participle of crap. |
|
| 1054 |
compared |
The past tense and past participle of compare. |
|
| 1055 |
comparing |
The present participle of compare. |
|
| 1056 |
circled |
The past tense and past participle of circle. |
|
| 1057 |
circling |
The present participle of circle. |
|
| 1058 |
counterfeited |
The past tense and past participle of counterfeit. |
This pen is counterfeited, it is an imitation. |
| 1059 |
counterfeit |
A counterfeit is a fake made from an original item. |
That Rolex is a counterfeit because it does not have the original company name stamped on the band like they are in real Rolexes. |
| 1060 |
cougars |
The plural form of cougar; more than one (kind of) cougar. |
|
| 1061 |
casino |
A casino is a place where people can play gambling games to try to win money. |
He played poker at the casino to try to win some money. |
| 1062 |
casinos |
The plural form of casino; more than one (kind of) casino. |
|
| 1063 |
cookies |
The plural form of cookie; more than one (kind of) cookie. |
|
| 1064 |
casted |
The past tense and past participle of cast. |
|
| 1065 |
commenced |
The past tense and past participle of commence. |
|
| 1066 |
commencing |
The present participle of commence. |
|
| 1067 |
crazies |
The plural form of crazy; more than one (kind of) crazy. |
It seems like all the crazies come out during a full moon. |
| 1068 |
cracks |
The third-person singular form of crack. |
|
| 1069 |
cracked |
The past tense and past participle of crack. |
|
| 1070 |
cracking |
The present participle of crack. |
|
| 1071 |
cultures |
The plural form of culture; more than one (kind of) culture. |
|
| 1072 |
characteristics |
The plural form of characteristic; more than one (kind of) characteristic. |
|
| 1073 |
cycled |
The past tense and past participle of cycle. |
|
| 1074 |
cycling |
The present participle of cycle. |
|
| 1075 |
contributes |
The third-person singular form of contribute. |
|
| 1076 |
contributed |
The past tense and past participle of contribute. |
|
| 1077 |
contributing |
The present participle of contribute. |
|
| 1078 |
connects |
The third-person singular form of connect. |
|
| 1079 |
connected |
The past tense and past participle of connect. |
|
| 1080 |
connecting |
The present participle of connect. |
|
| 1081 |
cried |
The past tense and past participle of cry. |
|
| 1082 |
capture |
If you capture a person or animal |
Keith Maupin is the first American soldier captured in Iraq.; The boys captured a frog, but let it go. |
| 1083 |
captures |
The plural form of capture; more than one (kind of) capture. |
|
| 1084 |
captured |
The past tense and past participle of capture. |
The captured tiger looked helpless. |
| 1085 |
capturing |
The present participle of capture. |
|
| 1086 |
cyans |
The plural form of cyan; more than one (kind of) cyan. |
|
| 1087 |
channelled |
The past tense and past participle of channel. |
|
| 1088 |
channelling |
The present participle of channel. |
|
| 1089 |
commonly |
If something is commonly found |
|
| 1090 |
cheaper |
The comparative form of cheap; more cheap. |
|
| 1091 |
cheapest |
The superlative form of cheap; most cheap. |
|
| 1092 |
conjunctions |
The plural form of conjunction; more than one (kind of) conjunction. |
|
| 1093 |
cancels |
The third-person singular form of cancel. |
|
| 1094 |
canceled |
The past tense and past participle of cancel. |
|
| 1095 |
cancelled |
The past tense and past participle of cancel. |
|
| 1096 |
canceling |
The present participle of cancel. |
|
| 1097 |
cancelling |
The present participle of cancel. |
|
| 1098 |
clitorises |
The plural form of clitoris; more than one (kind of) clitoris. |
|
| 1099 |
cooperates |
The third-person singular form of cooperate. |
|
| 1100 |
cooperated |
The past tense and past participle of cooperate. |
|
| 1101 |
cooperating |
The present participle of cooperate. |
|
| 1102 |
canvassed |
The past tense and past participle of canvass. |
|
| 1103 |
canvassing |
The present participle of canvass. |
|
| 1104 |
canvass |
If you canvass someone |
The Conservative Party canvassed for voters on television |
| 1105 |
consists |
The third-person singular form of consist. |
|
| 1106 |
consisted |
The past tense and past participle of consist. |
|
| 1107 |
consisting |
The present participle of consist. |
|
| 1108 |
closing |
The present participle of close. |
|
| 1109 |
closer |
The comparative form of close; more close. |
|
| 1110 |
closest |
The superlative form of close; most close. |
|
| 1111 |
cashes |
The third-person singular form of cash. |
|
| 1112 |
cashed |
The past tense and past participle of cash. |
|
| 1113 |
cashing |
The present participle of cash. |
|
| 1114 |
choosing |
The present participle of choose. |
|
| 1115 |
counterfeits |
The plural form of counterfeit; more than one (kind of) counterfeit. |
|
| 1116 |
counterfeiting |
The present participle of counterfeit. |
|
| 1117 |
clitorides |
The plural form of clitoris; more than one (kind of) clitoris. |
|
| 1118 |
canvased |
The past tense and past participle of canvas. |
|
| 1119 |
canvasing |
The present participle of canvas. |
|
| 1120 |
constituents |
The plural form of constituent; more than one (kind of) constituent. |
|
| 1121 |
calzone |
A calzone is a baked turnover made from pizza dough and filled with cheese and other kinds of toppings. |
I didn't feel like eating spaghetti, so I had a calzone instead. |
| 1122 |
calzones |
The plural form of calzone; more than one (kind of) calzone. |
|
| 1123 |
calzoni |
The plural form of calzone; more than one (kind of) calzone. |
|
| 1124 |
complicated |
The past tense and past participle of complicate. |
|
| 1125 |
constants |
The plural form of constant; more than one (kind of) constant. |
|
| 1126 |
clobber |
If you clobber someone |
|
| 1127 |
clobbers |
The third-person singular form of clobber. |
|
| 1128 |
clobbered |
The past tense and past participle of clobber. |
|
| 1129 |
clobbering |
The present participle of clobber. |
|
| 1130 |
cavities |
The plural form of cavity; more than one (kind of) cavity. |
|
| 1131 |
compose |
If you compose something |
He decided to compose a symphony. |
| 1132 |
composes |
The third-person singular form of compose. |
|
| 1133 |
composed |
The past tense and past participle of compose. |
|
| 1134 |
composing |
The present participle of compose. |
|
| 1135 |
combed |
The past tense and past participle of comb. |
|
| 1136 |
combing |
The present participle of comb. |
|
| 1137 |
conflicting |
The present participle of conflict. |
|
| 1138 |
countered |
The past tense and past participle of counter. |
|
| 1139 |
countering |
The present participle of counter. |
|
| 1140 |
confuses |
The third-person singular form of confuse. |
|
| 1141 |
confusing |
The present participle of confuse. |
|
| 1142 |
clouded |
The past tense and past participle of cloud. |
|
| 1143 |
clouding |
The present participle of cloud. |
|
| 1144 |
credible |
If someone or something is credible |
The jury decided that the witness' evidence was credible. |
| 1145 |
competes |
The third-person singular form of compete. |
|
| 1146 |
competed |
The past tense and past participle of compete. |
|
| 1147 |
competing |
The present participle of compete. |
|
| 1148 |
confidential |
If something is confidential |
The doctor told the teenager: "The law says we have to keep your medical information confidential. Whatever you tell me, I can't tell your parents.; Pang's boss told her: "These documents are very confidential. Please lock them in your desk when you are not in your office." |
| 1149 |
crow |
A crow is a black bird. |
Can you see the crow in the sky? |
| 1150 |
crows |
The plural form of crow; more than one (kind of) crow. |
|
| 1151 |
crowed |
The past tense and past participle of crow. |
|
| 1152 |
crowing |
The present participle of crow. |
|
| 1153 |
crud |
Crud is something dirty; dirt. |
There was crud on the window. |
| 1154 |
cruds |
The plural form of crud; more than one (kind of) crud. |
|
| 1155 |
commoners |
The plural form of commoner; more than one (kind of) commoner. |
|
| 1156 |
chapel |
A chapel is a place of worship that is usually smaller than a church. |
The chapel in this town was newly built. |
| 1157 |
chapels |
The plural form of chapel; more than one (kind of) chapel. |
|
| 1158 |
comprises |
The third-person singular form of comprise. |
|
| 1159 |
comprised |
The past tense and past participle of comprise. |
|
| 1160 |
comprising |
The present participle of comprise. |
|
| 1161 |
commas |
The plural form of comma; more than one (kind of) comma. |
|
| 1162 |
cleans |
The third-person singular form of clean. |
|
| 1163 |
cleaned |
The past tense and past participle of clean. |
|
| 1164 |
cleaning |
The present participle of clean. |
|
| 1165 |
contraption |
A contraption is any kind of machine or mechanical device |
The scientist finished his contraption in time for the science fair. |
| 1166 |
contraptions |
The plural form of contraption; more than one (kind of) contraption. |
|
| 1167 |
consumption |
Consumption is to consuming something. |
The fire's consumption of the forest caused changes in the air. |
| 1168 |
consumes |
The third-person singular form of consume. |
|
| 1169 |
consumed |
If someone is consumed with something |
She was consumed with hatred. |
| 1170 |
consuming |
The present participle of consume. |
|
| 1171 |
consistencies |
The plural form of consistency; more than one (kind of) consistency. |
|
| 1172 |
chained |
The past tense and past participle of chain. |
|
| 1173 |
chaining |
The present participle of chain. |
|
| 1174 |
corrupts |
The third-person singular form of corrupt. |
|
| 1175 |
corrupted |
The past tense and past participle of corrupt. |
|
| 1176 |
corrupting |
The present participle of corrupt. |
|
| 1177 |
culvert |
A culvert is a pipe or channel that runs under a road or railway in order to drain water to stop flooding from happening. |
The culvert was put underneath the road nearby to help stop the flooding that happens there often. |
| 1178 |
culverts |
The plural form of culvert; more than one (kind of) culvert. |
|
| 1179 |
cheeseburger |
A cheeseburger is a kind of hamburger with cheese on top of the meat. |
Can I have a cheeseburger?; This restaurant sells cheeseburgers and milkshakes. |
| 1180 |
cheeseburgers |
The plural form of cheeseburger; more than one (kind of) cheeseburger. |
|
| 1181 |
condom |
A condom is something you put over your penis to stop sperm from getting into the vagina when having sex. |
It can be hard to talk about safer sex or tell your partner to use a condom.; Me and my boyfriend forgot to use a condom, and I got pregnant. |
| 1182 |
condoms |
The plural form of condom; more than one (kind of) condom. |
|
| 1183 |
choppy |
If the surface of the water is choppy |
The boat was going over really choppy waters because of the storm. |
| 1184 |
choppier |
The comparative form of choppy; more choppy. |
|
| 1185 |
choppiest |
The superlative form of choppy; most choppy. |
|
| 1186 |
crane |
A crane is a kind of bird that has a long neck and legs. |
On our trip to China, we saw a beautiful crane catching fish in the river. |
| 1187 |
crater |
A crater is a circular hole in the ground that is created by the impact of a meteorite or other such object. |
This crater was caused by 1768 Hughes, a small asteroid. |
| 1188 |
corgi |
A corgi is a small dog with short legs and a short tail. |
There is a very thin corgi. |
| 1189 |
craters |
The plural form of crater; more than one (kind of) crater. |
|
| 1190 |
cratered |
The past tense and past participle of crater. |
|
| 1191 |
cratering |
The present participle of crater. |
|
| 1192 |
corgis |
The plural form of corgi; more than one (kind of) corgi. |
|
| 1193 |
cardinal |
Something that is cardinal is of fundamental importance; it is very important. |
|
| 1194 |
cardinals |
The plural form of cardinal; more than one (kind of) cardinal. |
|
| 1195 |
cellar |
A cellar is a room to store things. |
The wine is stored in the cellar. |
| 1196 |
cellars |
The plural form of cellar; more than one (kind of) cellar. |
|
| 1197 |
crib |
A crib is a bed for babies or young children. |
The crib of our son is blue. |
| 1198 |
cribs |
The plural form of crib; more than one (kind of) crib. |
|
| 1199 |
cranes |
The plural form of crane; more than one (kind of) crane. |
|
| 1200 |
craned |
The past tense and past participle of crane. |
|
| 1201 |
craning |
The present participle of crane. |
|
| 1202 |
Cuban |
A Cuban is someone from the island of Cuba. |
In Havana live lots of Cubans. |
| 1203 |
Cubans |
The plural form of Cuban; more than one (kind of) Cuban. |
|
| 1204 |
Costa Rica |
Costa Rica is a country in Central America. |
|
| 1205 |
cosmos |
The cosmos is the universe. |
He thought it was the brightest star in the cosmos until he saw a brighter one the next day. |
| 1206 |
crash |
A crash is something that happens between things. Something that comes together. |
I saw a horrible crash on my way home. Two cars had hit each other. |
| 1207 |
cable car |
A cable car is a kind of transport that runs on a cable system. |
There are many cable cars in San Francisco. |
| 1208 |
cable cars |
The plural form of cable car; more than one (kind of) cable car. |
|
| 1209 |
crashes |
The plural form of crash; more than one (kind of) crash. |
|
| 1210 |
crashed |
The third-person singular form of crash. |
|
| 1211 |
crashing |
The present participle of crash. |
|
| 1212 |
corgwn |
The plural form of corgi; more than one (kind of) corgi. |
|
| 1213 |
cablecar |
A cablecar is a kind of transport that runs on a cable system. |
There are many cablecars in San Francisco. |
| 1214 |
cablecars |
The plural form of cablecar; more than one (kind of) cablecar. |
|
| 1215 |
cable-car |
A cable-car is a kind of transport that runs on a cable system. |
There are many cable-cars in San Francisco. |
| 1216 |
cable-cars |
The plural form of cable-car; more than one (kind of) cable-car. |
|
| 1217 |
cream horn |
A cream horn is a pastry in the shape of a horn filled with cream. |
|
| 1218 |
cumbersome |
If something or someone is cumbersome |
|
| 1219 |
conformist |
A conformist is someone who acts like other people. |
The room was full of conformists who acted just like the king. |
| 1220 |
conformists |
The plural form of conformist; more than one (kind of) conformist. |
|
| 1221 |
cop |
A cop is a police officer. |
The cop cited the driver for speeding. |
| 1222 |
cops |
The plural form of cop; more than one (kind of) cop. |
|
| 1223 |
copped |
The past tense and past participle of cop. |
|
| 1224 |
copping |
The present participle of cop. |
|
| 1225 |
childish |
If you are childish |
There are many people at work who have a childish behaviour. |
| 1226 |
cluster |
A cluster is anything that is more than one thing put together. |
In the market, you can find a cluster of bananas. |
| 1227 |
clusters |
The plural form of cluster; more than one (kind of) cluster. |
|
| 1228 |
confirmation |
A confirmation is when a statement or a promise is made sure and agreed with once again before it is published to the public. |
The confirmation of the statement was made in rush. |
| 1229 |
confirmations |
The plural form of confirmation; more than one (kind of) confirmation. |
|
| 1230 |
crab cake |
A crab cake is a breaded cooked crab meat inside of a kind of breaded cake. |
|
| 1231 |
chauffeur |
A chauffeur is a person who is hired to drive a car or other vehicle. |
|
| 1232 |
chauffeurs |
The plural form of chauffeur; more than one (kind of) chauffeur. |
|
| 1233 |
chess player |
A chess player is someone who plays the game of chess |
The young chess player Ding Liren won the Chinese championship of 2009 |
| 1234 |
chess players |
The plural form of chess player; more than one (kind of) chess player. |
|
| 1235 |
corridor |
A corridor is a narrow hall with rooms that branch off of it. |
The corridor in the hospital has many rooms leading off of it. |
| 1236 |
corridors |
The plural form of corridor; more than one (kind of) corridor. |
|
| 1237 |
cabbage |
A cabbage is a green |
|
| 1238 |
cabbages |
The plural form of cabbage; more than one (kind of) cabbage. |
|
| 1239 |
camel |
A camel is a desert animal |
Can you see the big group of camels there? |
| 1240 |
camels |
The plural form of camel; more than one (kind of) camel. |
|
| 1241 |
cheesecake |
A cheesecake is a sweetened pie made from flavored cream cheese |
The apple cheesecake that we had for dessert had so much cream cheese on it! It was delicious! |
| 1242 |
cheesecakes |
The plural form of cheesecake; more than one (kind of) cheesecake. |
|
| 1243 |
cowardices |
The plural form of cowardice; more than one (kind of) cowardice. |
|
| 1244 |
caked |
The past tense and past participle of cake. |
|
| 1245 |
caking |
The present participle of cake. |
|
| 1246 |
compact |
A compact is an agreement or contract. |
|
| 1247 |
compacts |
The plural form of compact; more than one (kind of) compact. |
|
| 1248 |
compacted |
The past tense and past participle of compact. |
|
| 1249 |
compacting |
The present participle of compact. |
|
| 1250 |
compactly |
If something is done compactly |
|
| 1251 |
chimney |
A chimney is a column that is built into a fireplace and onto a house to let off the pollution and smoke made by a fire in the fireplace; a flue. |
|
| 1252 |
chimneys |
The plural form of chimney; more than one (kind of) chimney. |
|
| 1253 |
column |
A column is a support that is standing up and is built to support something |
The White House was built with several columns on the front side of the building to help support the building and prevent it from falling down. |
| 1254 |
columnar |
If something is columnar |
|
| 1255 |
columns |
The plural form of column; more than one (kind of) column. |
|
| 1256 |
cap |
A cap is a small hat. |
He was wearing blue jeans and a ball cap. |
| 1257 |
cannot |
If you cannot do something |
|
| 1258 |
childless |
If someone is childless |
|
| 1259 |
currently |
If something is happening currently it is happening at this time. |
They are currently trying call home.; We are currently at home. |
| 1260 |
cattle |
Cattle are a group of cows or bulls |
The cattle are grazing (eating grass) in the field.; How many head of cattle (how many cattle) do you have? |
| 1261 |
caps |
The plural form of cap; more than one (kind of) cap. |
|
| 1262 |
capped |
The past tense and past participle of cap. |
|
| 1263 |
capping |
The present participle of cap. |
|
| 1264 |
cappings |
The plural form of capping; more than one (kind of) capping. |
|
| 1265 |
cowboy |
A cowboy is a person who rides horses. |
The cowboy got on his horse. |
| 1266 |
cowboys |
The plural form of cowboy; more than one (kind of) cowboy. |
|
| 1267 |
corn dog |
A corn dog is a hot dog covered by batter and deep fried. |
|
| 1268 |
corroborate |
If you corroborate a story or idea |
Who could corroborate existence of a supernatural god? |
| 1269 |
corroborates |
The third-person singular form of corroborate. |
|
| 1270 |
corroborated |
The past tense and past participle of corroborate. |
|
| 1271 |
corroborating |
The present participle of corroborate. |
|
| 1272 |
cheetah |
A cheetah is a type of large cat that lives in Africa and parts of Asia. |
A cheetah can run faster than any other animal. |
| 1273 |
cheetahs |
The plural form of cheetah; more than one (kind of) cheetah. |
|
| 1274 |
chili |
A chili is a type of hot pepper |
I used to grow chilies in a flowerpot in my window. |
| 1275 |
chilly |
If it is chilly it is a little bit cold |
I wore a jacket because it was chilly outside. |
| 1276 |
chilli |
A chilli is a type of hot pepper |
I used to grow chillies in a flower pot in my window. |
| 1277 |
chillis |
The plural form of chilli; more than one (kind of) chilli. |
|
| 1278 |
chillies |
The plural form of chilli; more than one (kind of) chilli. |
|
| 1279 |
chiles |
The plural form of chile; more than one (kind of) chile. |
|
| 1280 |
chillun |
The plural form of chile; more than one (kind of) chile. |
|
| 1281 |
chillier |
The comparative form of chilly; more chilly. |
|
| 1282 |
chilliest |
The superlative form of chilly; most chilly. |
|
| 1283 |
counterpart |
A counterpart is either of two parts that fit together |
|
| 1284 |
counterparts |
The plural form of counterpart; more than one (kind of) counterpart. |
|
| 1285 |
chilies |
The plural form of chili; more than one (kind of) chili. |
|
| 1286 |
corndogs |
Corndogs is another way of spelling corn dogs. |
|
| 1287 |
corneous |
If something is corneous |
|
| 1288 |
click |
Click is the act of operating a switch so that it clicks. |
|
| 1289 |
clicks |
The plural form of click; more than one (kind of) click. |
|
| 1290 |
clicked |
The past tense and past participle of click. |
|
| 1291 |
clicking |
The present participle of click. |
|
| 1292 |
cement |
Cement is a material which is used to build a building. |
The cement is not yet dry. |
| 1293 |
cements |
The plural form of cement; more than one (kind of) cement. |
|
| 1294 |
cancer |
Cancer is a disease where cells grow to a tumor. |
Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer. |
| 1295 |
cancers |
The plural form of cancer; more than one (kind of) cancer. |
|
| 1296 |
common noun |
A common noun is any noun that refers to a particular class or group or any particular person or thing; it is not written in capitals. |
Men, book and cat are examples of common nouns. |
| 1297 |
common nouns |
The plural form of common noun; more than one (kind of) common noun. |
|
| 1298 |
cemented |
The past tense and past participle of cement. |
|
| 1299 |
cementing |
The present participle of cement. |
|
| 1300 |
crazed |
If someone is crazed |
The man was crazed from drinking too much alcohol. |
| 1301 |
civilized |
If a society or culture is civilized |
|
| 1302 |
corndog |
Corndog is another way of spelling corn dog. |
|
| 1303 |
corn dogs |
The plural form of corn dog; more than one (kind of) corn dog. |
|
| 1304 |
certainly |
Without doubt |
|
| 1305 |
contacts |
The plural form of contact; more than one (kind of) contact. |
|
| 1306 |
contacted |
The past tense and past participle of contact. |
|
| 1307 |
contacting |
The present participle of contact. |
|
| 1308 |
chew |
If you chew something |
Make sure to chew thoroughly, and don't talk with your mouth full!; The mouse chewed a hole into the box. |
| 1309 |
cactus |
A type of plant that has spines instead of leaves and grows in dry places. |
|
| 1310 |
cacti |
The plural form of cactus; more than one (kind of) cactus. |
|
| 1311 |
cactuses |
The plural form of cactus; more than one (kind of) cactus. |
|
| 1312 |
construct |
Something made from parts. |
That artwork is a construct of wires and tubes. |
| 1313 |
constructs |
The plural form of construct; more than one (kind of) construct. |
|
| 1314 |
constructed |
The past tense and past participle of construct. |
|
| 1315 |
constructing |
The present participle of construct. |
|
| 1316 |
chews |
The third-person singular form of chew. |
|
| 1317 |
chewed |
The past tense and past participle of chew. |
|
| 1318 |
chewing |
The present participle of chew. |
|
| 1319 |
cheat |
To break the rules for your own gain. |
Don't play cards with her, she cheats. |
| 1320 |
cheats |
The third-person singular form of cheat. |
|
| 1321 |
cheated |
The past tense and past participle of cheat. |
|
| 1322 |
cheating |
The present participle of cheat. |
|
| 1323 |
candle |
A piece of wax with a wick inside that you burn to get light. |
|
| 1324 |
creaks |
The plural form of creak; more than one (kind of) creak. |
|
| 1325 |
creaked |
The past tense and past participle of creak. |
The floor in the old house creaked loudly when people walked through it. |
| 1326 |
creaking |
The present participle of creak. |
|
| 1327 |
conservatives |
The plural form of conservative; more than one (kind of) conservative. |
|
| 1328 |
candles |
The plural form of candle; more than one (kind of) candle. |
|
| 1329 |
candled |
The past tense and past participle of candle. |
|
| 1330 |
candling |
The present participle of candle. |
|
| 1331 |
consents |
The plural form of consent; more than one (kind of) consent. |
|
| 1332 |
consented |
The past tense and past participle of consent. |
|
| 1333 |
consenting |
The present participle of consent. |
|
| 1334 |
congratulate |
To congratulate somebody is to tell them that they did a good job. |
|
| 1335 |
curious |
If someone is curious |
|
| 1336 |
curiouser |
The comparative form of curious; more curious. |
This is getting curiouser and curiouser. I wonder what it means. |
| 1337 |
Canuck |
A Canuck is a Canadian person. |
Those Canucks trampled the flowers. |
| 1338 |
Canadian |
If something is Canadian |
He has a Canadian accent. |
| 1339 |
confines |
The third-person singular form of confine. |
|
| 1340 |
confined |
The past tense and past participle of confine. |
|
| 1341 |
confining |
The present participle of confine. |
|
| 1342 |
comedy |
A comedy is a humorous drama. |
This comedy is really funny. |
| 1343 |
comedies |
The plural form of comedy; more than one (kind of) comedy. |
|
| 1344 |
circumference |
The circumference of a circle or other round shape is the length around it. |
The circumference of a circle is πd. |
| 1345 |
circumferences |
The plural form of circumference; more than one (kind of) circumference. |
|
| 1346 |
comprehend |
If you comprehend something |
I can't comprehend how to do this question. |
| 1347 |
comprehends |
The third-person singular form of comprehend. |
|
| 1348 |
comprehended |
The past tense and past participle of comprehend. |
|
| 1349 |
comprehending |
The present participle of comprehend. |
|
| 1350 |
controller |
A controller is something or someone that controls. |
Have you seen the video game controller? |
| 1351 |
controllers |
The plural form of controller; more than one (kind of) controller. |
|
| 1352 |
comprehensiveness |
The comprehensiveness of something is the amount of information or the number of situations that it includes. |
|
| 1353 |
comprehensively |
If something is done comprehensively |
|
| 1354 |
compress |
If you compress something |
|
| 1355 |
compresses |
The third-person singular form of compress. |
|
| 1356 |
compressed |
The past tense and past participle of compress. |
|
| 1357 |
compressing |
The present participle of compress. |
|
| 1358 |
compressor |
A compressor is something or someone that compresses. |
|
| 1359 |
compressors |
The plural form of compressor; more than one (kind of) compressor. |
|
| 1360 |
coloring |
The present participle of color. |
|
| 1361 |
cusses |
The third-person singular form of cuss. |
|
| 1362 |
cussed |
The past tense and past participle of cuss. |
|
| 1363 |
cussing |
The present participle of cuss. |
|
| 1364 |
convictions |
The plural form of conviction; more than one (kind of) conviction. |
|
| 1365 |
creativity |
Creativity is the quality of being creative. |
The movie was filled with creativity and imagination. |
| 1366 |
creativities |
The plural form of creativity; more than one (kind of) creativity. |
|
| 1367 |
creator |
The creator of something is the thing or person that made it. |
Steve Bourne is the creator of the original Unix Bourne shell command interpreter. |
| 1368 |
creators |
The plural form of creator; more than one (kind of) creator. |
|
| 1369 |
creatively |
If you do something creatively |
You built that creatively. |
| 1370 |
calculates |
The third-person singular form of calculate. |
|
| 1371 |
calculated |
The past tense and past participle of calculate. |
|
| 1372 |
calculating |
If someone is calculating |
The cold and calculating lawyer was willing to win the case no matter what the cost. |
| 1373 |
coats of arms |
The plural form of coat of arms; more than one (kind of) coat of arms. |
|
| 1374 |
colon |
The colon is a part of the digestive system. |
|
| 1375 |
colons |
The plural form of colon; more than one (kind of) colon. |
|
| 1376 |
carelessly |
If you do something carelessly |
Marcia carelessly drove through a red light, almost causing an accident. |
| 1377 |
cosmoses |
The plural form of cosmos; more than one (kind of) cosmos. |
|
| 1378 |
coexistences |
The plural form of coexistence; more than one (kind of) coexistence. |
|
| 1379 |
carelessness |
Carelessness is a lack of care. |
The accident was caused by a driver's carelessness. |
| 1380 |
concrete |
Concrete is a type of mix that |
Did you know that the sidewalk was made out of concrete?; The project involved materials such as specialized mineral-rich soils, sands, and concretes specifically designed for this purpose.; The ground is made of concrete and asphalt. |
| 1381 |
cripple |
A cripple is a person whose mobility has been impaired or disabled. |
The cripple couldn't find a job and started to beg on the streets. |
| 1382 |
cripples |
The third-person singular form of cripple. |
|
| 1383 |
crippled |
The past tense and past participle of cripple. |
|
| 1384 |
crippling |
The present participle of cripple. |
|
| 1385 |
Canucks |
The plural form of Canuck; more than one (kind of) Canuck. |
|
| 1386 |
Canadians |
The plural form of Canadian; more than one (kind of) Canadian. |
|
| 1387 |
Chilean |
If someone or something is Chilean |
Many Chilean writers have become famous all over the world. |
| 1388 |
Chileans |
The plural form of Chilean; more than one (kind of) Chilean. |
|
| 1389 |
clumsinesses |
The plural form of clumsiness; more than one (kind of) clumsiness. |
|
| 1390 |
caesium |
Caesium is a chemical element that is a very soft silver-gold coloured alkali metal with the atomic number 55 and the symbol Cs. |
The atomic clock uses caesium to keep accurate time. |
| 1391 |
callings |
The plural form of calling; more than one (kind of) calling. |
|
| 1392 |
cloudless |
If the skies are cloudless |
|
| 1393 |
cloudlike |
If something is cloudlike |
|
| 1394 |
contiguous |
If something is contiguous |
|
| 1395 |
contiguously |
If something is done contiguously |
He contiguously robbed banks. |
| 1396 |
criminality |
Criminality is the state of being criminal. |
If things do not change, we will descend into an unending darkness of corruption, criminality, murder, and reprisal. |
| 1397 |
chess |
Chess is a game played by two people with 16 pieces for each player on a square board made of 64 smaller squares with 8 squares on each side called a chess board. |
Are you up for a game of chess?; Chess needs a lot of strategy. |
| 1398 |
crooked |
If something is crooked |
We walked up the crooked path to the top of the hill. |
| 1399 |
crystal |
A crystal is a white gem. |
The crystals were very shiny, precious and valuable. |
| 1400 |
clownfish |
A clownfish is an orange and white striped salt water fish that is known for its relationship with sea anenomes. |
There were clownfish in the exhibit. |
| 1401 |
crystals |
The plural form of crystal; more than one (kind of) crystal. |
|
| 1402 |
clownfishes |
The plural form of clownfish; more than one (kind of) clownfish. |
|
| 1403 |
certificate |
A certificate is a paper that acknowledges something like an award. |
I finally got my certificate of honor from school. |
| 1404 |
certificates |
The plural form of certificate; more than one (kind of) certificate. |
|
| 1405 |
cola |
The plural form of colon; more than one (kind of) colon. |
|
| 1406 |
colas |
The plural form of cola; more than one (kind of) cola. |
|
| 1407 |
convey |
If somebody conveys something |
The ship conveyed the goods. |
| 1408 |
conveys |
The third-person singular form of convey. |
|
| 1409 |
conveyed |
The past tense and past participle of convey. |
|
| 1410 |
conveying |
The present participle of convey. |
|
| 1411 |
conveyance |
A conveyance is an act of conveying something. |
|
| 1412 |
conveyances |
The plural form of conveyance; more than one (kind of) conveyance. |
|
| 1413 |
conveyable |
If something is conveyable |
The telephone call we got was conveyable between the child and his parents. |
| 1414 |
cannibal |
A cannibal is someone who eats other human beings. |
|
| 1415 |
cannibals |
The plural form of cannibal; more than one (kind of) cannibal. |
|
| 1416 |
crook |
A crook is a person who steals things |
|
| 1417 |
crooks |
The plural form of crook; more than one (kind of) crook. |
|
| 1418 |
crooking |
The present participle of crook. |
|
| 1419 |
chaoses |
The plural form of chaos; more than one (kind of) chaos. |
|
| 1420 |
chaoslike |
If something is chaoslike |
|
| 1421 |
cowgirl |
A cowgirl is a woman who takes and herds free-range cattle. |
There were many more cowboys than cowgirls in the American West. |
| 1422 |
cowgirls |
The plural form of cowgirl; more than one (kind of) cowgirl. |
|
| 1423 |
coprolite |
Coprolite is dung that has become a fossil over time. |
|
| 1424 |
coprolites |
The plural form of coprolite; more than one (kind of) coprolite. |
|
| 1425 |
candy |
Candy is a sweet-tasting food. |
There is a bowl of candy on the table. |
| 1426 |
candies |
The plural form of candy; more than one (kind of) candy. |
|
| 1427 |
catalysis |
Catalysis is the process where a catalyst speeds a chemical reaction. The catalyst itself does undergo any change itself. |
|
| 1428 |
catalyses |
The plural form of catalysis; more than one (kind of) catalysis. |
|
| 1429 |
cotyliform |
If a plant is cotyliform |
|
| 1430 |
consideration |
Consideration is the process of thinking carefully about something. |
After much consideration, I think I will retire. |
| 1431 |
considerations |
The plural form of consideration; more than one (kind of) consideration. |
|
| 1432 |
coral snake |
A coral snake is a venomous snake that is black |
It is rare to see coral snakes because they hide most of the time. |
| 1433 |
coral snakes |
The plural form of coral snake; more than one (kind of) coral snake. |
|
| 1434 |
canteen |
A canteen is a bottle for staring water or other fluids. |
There was a hole in my canteen so now I am out of water. |
| 1435 |
canteens |
The plural form of canteen; more than one (kind of) canteen. |
|
| 1436 |
clap |
A clap is the act of hitting the palms of your hands together to make a noise. |
She made a clap with her hands to get the man's attention. |
| 1437 |
claps |
The plural form of clap; more than one (kind of) clap. |
|
| 1438 |
clapped |
The past tense and past participle of clap. |
|
| 1439 |
clapping |
The present participle of clap. |
|
| 1440 |
cable |
A cable is a strong wire or rope that is often made out of metal. |
A strong cable held the two trees together. |
| 1441 |
cables |
The plural form of cable; more than one (kind of) cable. |
|
| 1442 |
cabled |
The past tense and past participle of cable. |
|
| 1443 |
cabling |
The present participle of cable. |
|
| 1444 |
canal |
A canal is a waterway (similar to a river) that is made by humans so that boats can travel it. |
Before the canal was made there was no way to travel between the two lakes. |
| 1445 |
canaling |
The present participle of canal. |
|
| 1446 |
canaled |
The past tense and past participle of canal. |
|
| 1447 |
canals |
The plural form of canal; more than one (kind of) canal. |
|
| 1448 |
canalled |
The past tense and past participle of canal. |
|
| 1449 |
canalling |
The present participle of canal. |
|
| 1450 |
carol |
A carol is a song of happiness and joy. |
Let's go door to door and sing Christmas carols. |
| 1451 |
carols |
The plural form of carol; more than one (kind of) carol. |
|
| 1452 |
carolled |
The past tense and past participle of carol. |
|
| 1453 |
carolling |
The present participle of carol. |
|
| 1454 |
caroled |
The past tense and past participle of carol. |
|
| 1455 |
caroling |
The present participle of carol. |
|
| 1456 |
cassette |
A cassette is a small flat case that holds the tape that records sounds and pictures. |
The cassette was broken. None of the movie we filmed was recorded. |
| 1457 |
cassettes |
The plural form of cassette; more than one (kind of) cassette. |
|
| 1458 |
castle |
A castle is a large |
In the Middle Ages, castles were used to protect the king and queen. |
| 1459 |
castles |
The plural form of castle; more than one (kind of) castle. |
|
| 1460 |
castled |
The past tense and past participle of castle. |
|
| 1461 |
castling |
The present participle of castle. |
|
| 1462 |
casual |
Something that is casual is relaxed and not formal. It's the way we act when we're with friends and family. |
Wear casual clothes to this party.; I have casual clothes to wear at home, more formal clothes to wear at work, and very formal clothes to wear to weddings and other special occasions.; Because you're my friend, the way I talk to you is more casual than the way I talk at work. |
| 1463 |
casualty |
A casualty is a person who has been hurt |
The only casualty in the bus crash was an old man who broke his arm. |
| 1464 |
casualties |
The plural form of casualty; more than one (kind of) casualty. |
|
| 1465 |
cliff |
A cliff is a vertical (straight up and down) rock face. |
Don't go too close to the cliff or you will fall off. |
| 1466 |
cliffs |
The plural form of cliff; more than one (kind of) cliff. |
|
| 1467 |
catalogue |
A catalogue is a list of items. |
Look through the catalogue to find the book you're looking for. |
| 1468 |
catalogues |
The plural form of catalogue; more than one (kind of) catalogue. |
|
| 1469 |
catalogued |
The past tense and past participle of catalogue. |
|
| 1470 |
cataloguing |
The present participle of catalogue. |
|
| 1471 |
catalog |
A catalog is a list of items. |
Look through the catalog to find the book you're looking for. |
| 1472 |
catalogs |
The plural form of catalog; more than one (kind of) catalog. |
|
| 1473 |
cataloged |
The past tense and past participle of catalog. |
|
| 1474 |
cataloging |
The present participle of catalog. |
|
| 1475 |
cater |
To cater is to bring or make food for an event. |
We need to get a company to cater our party this weekend. |
| 1476 |
caters |
The third-person singular form of cater. |
|
| 1477 |
catered |
The past tense and past participle of cater. |
|
| 1478 |
catering |
The present participle of cater. |
|
| 1479 |
Catholic |
A Catholic is a member of the Catholic Church. |
The priest is a Catholic. |
| 1480 |
Catholics |
The plural form of Catholic; more than one (kind of) Catholic. |
|
| 1481 |
chamber |
A chamber is a room that is often used for sleeping. |
He went to his chamber to get some rest. |
| 1482 |
chambers |
The plural form of chamber; more than one (kind of) chamber. |
|
| 1483 |
chambered |
The past tense and past participle of chamber. |
|
| 1484 |
chambering |
The present participle of chamber. |
|
| 1485 |
champion |
A champion is someone who has been a winner in a contest. |
I was the race and so now I am this year's champion. |
| 1486 |
champions |
The plural form of champion; more than one (kind of) champion. |
|
| 1487 |
championed |
The past tense and past participle of champion. |
|
| 1488 |
championing |
The present participle of champion. |
|
| 1489 |
charm |
A charm is an object that people think has a magical power. |
His old pencil was a charm for him. He always used it on tests. |
| 1490 |
charms |
The plural form of charm; more than one (kind of) charm. |
|
| 1491 |
charmed |
The past tense and past participle of charm. |
|
| 1492 |
charming |
If a person is charming |
|
| 1493 |
catwalk |
A catwalk is the raised platform on which models walk during a fashion show. |
It was almost her turn to walk down the catwalk and show off her new outfit. |
| 1494 |
catwalks |
The plural form of catwalk; more than one (kind of) catwalk. |
|
| 1495 |
common law |
A common law is a law that is made by the courts. |
Common laws are not made by legislation. |
| 1496 |
congregate |
If people congregate |
|
| 1497 |
congregating |
The present participle of congregate. |
|
| 1498 |
congregates |
The third-person singular form of congregate. |
|
| 1499 |
congregated |
The past tense and past participle of congregate. |
|
| 1500 |
congregation |
A congregation is a small meeting. |
|
| 1501 |
congregations |
The plural form of congregation; more than one (kind of) congregation. |
|
| 1502 |
congregator |
One who congregates or organizes meetings. |
|
| 1503 |
congregators |
The plural form of congregator; more than one (kind of) congregator. |
|
| 1504 |
cravat |
A cravat is a type of clothing usually worn by men. |
|
| 1505 |
cravats |
The plural form of cravat; more than one (kind of) cravat. |
|
| 1506 |
composite |
A composite is an object made from several similar parts arranged in a certain pattern. |
Steel is a strong composite for a metal. |
| 1507 |
composites |
The plural form of composite; more than one (kind of) composite. |
|
| 1508 |
chemical compound |
A chemical compound is made when two or more chemical elements react. |
|
| 1509 |
cuddle |
A cuddle is like a hug |
I gave my daughter a big cuddle when she finished school. |
| 1510 |
cuddling |
The present participle of cuddle. |
|
| 1511 |
cuddles |
The plural form of cuddle; more than one (kind of) cuddle. |
|
| 1512 |
cuddled |
The past tense and past participle of cuddle. |
|
| 1513 |
cheerio |
cheerio is another word for goodbye. |
|
| 1514 |
clutch |
The clutch is the device in a car that changes gear. |
The clutch pedal is controlled with the left foot in manual cars. |
| 1515 |
clutches |
The plural form of clutch; more than one (kind of) clutch. |
|
| 1516 |
clutched |
The past tense and past participle of clutch. |
|
| 1517 |
clutching |
The present participle of clutch. |
|
| 1518 |
choke |
Not being able to breathe because something stops your windpipe. |
|
| 1519 |
courage |
Courage is the quality of not being afraid easily. |
The warrior had great courage. |
| 1520 |
courageous |
To be courageous is having courage (not being afraid). |
The warrior was very courageous. |
| 1521 |
circular |
If something is circular it has the shape of a circle. |
The wine glass left a circular stain on the table. |
| 1522 |
costume |
A costume is the clothes you wear that makes you look like someone or something else. |
For Halloween this year I wore a skeleton costume. |
| 1523 |
criticize |
If you criticize something |
The opposition criticized the cost of the proposed program. |
| 1524 |
criticizes |
The third-person singular form of criticize. |
|
| 1525 |
criticized |
The past tense and past participle of criticize. |
|
| 1526 |
criticizing |
The present participle of criticize. |
|
| 1527 |
criticise |
If you criticise something |
|
| 1528 |
criticises |
The third-person singular form of criticise. |
|
| 1529 |
criticised |
The past tense and past participle of criticise. |
|
| 1530 |
criticising |
The present participle of criticise. |
|
| 1531 |
costumes |
The plural form of costume; more than one (kind of) costume. |
|
| 1532 |
copes |
The third-person singular form of cope. |
|
| 1533 |
coped |
The past tense and past participle of cope. |
|
| 1534 |
coping |
The present participle of cope. |
|
| 1535 |
cognate |
One related by blood or origin with another |
|
| 1536 |
cinema |
A cinema is a building that shows movies. |
The cinema in my town has two screens and has four showings every day. |
| 1537 |
clinic |
A clinic is a place to see the doctor for health checkups or to buy medicine. |
He felt ill yesterday, so he had to visit the clinic to buy some medicine. |
| 1538 |
clinics |
The plural form of clinic; more than one (kind of) clinic. |
There is a row of clinics at the end of this street. |
| 1539 |
clip |
A clip is a small item to hold things on to another. |
We need more clips to hang the laundry. |
| 1540 |
contest |
A contest is where people do a quiz or play a game to win a prize. |
He took part in the contest as he wanted to win the first prize. |
| 1541 |
cot |
A cot is a simple bed |
|
| 1542 |
consequent |
happening as a result of sth. |
The warming of the Earth and the consequent climatic changes affect us all. |
| 1543 |
chunk |
A chunk is a part of something that has been separated. |
The statue broke into chunks. |
| 1544 |
curl |
A curl is a piece or lock of curling hair. |
She had beautiful golden-brown hair falling in curls on her shoulder. |
| 1545 |
curls |
The plural form of curl; more than one (kind of) curl. |
|
| 1546 |
chunks |
The plural form of chunk; more than one (kind of) chunk. |
|
| 1547 |
criticism |
Critique or the expression thereof. |
Their marriage received a lot of criticism from their families. |
| 1548 |
criticisms |
The plural form of criticism; more than one (kind of) criticism. |
|
| 1549 |
concert |
A concert is a musical performance |
The concert included a Mozart serenade and a Tchaikovsky symphony.; I attended three concerts last month.; The three concerts I attended all included works by Mozart. |
| 1550 |
concerts |
The plural form of concert; more than one (kind of) concert. |
|
| 1551 |
concerted |
The past tense and past participle of concert. |
|
| 1552 |
concerting |
The present participle of concert. |
|
| 1553 |
cognates |
The plural form of cognate; more than one (kind of) cognate. |
|
| 1554 |
cub |
A cub is the baby of some animals like the bear |
|
| 1555 |
cubs |
The plural form of cub; more than one (kind of) cub. |
|
| 1556 |
cubbed |
The past tense and past participle of cub. |
|
| 1557 |
cubbing |
The present participle of cub. |
|
| 1558 |
California |
California is a state in the United States of America. |
Los Angeles is a city in California. |
| 1559 |
condense |
To condense is to change from a liquid state into a gaseous state. |
The hot water condensed on the cold aluminum above it. |
| 1560 |
climate |
The weather conditions of a place. |
The desert is a very hot climate to be in. |
| 1561 |
circus |
A circus is a group of travelling performers |
|
| 1562 |
cinemas |
The plural form of cinema; more than one (kind of) cinema. |
|
| 1563 |
clips |
The plural form of clip; more than one (kind of) clip. |
|
| 1564 |
condenses |
The third-person singular form of condense. |
|
| 1565 |
condensed |
The past tense and past participle of condense. |
|
| 1566 |
condensing |
The present participle of condense. |
|
| 1567 |
contests |
The plural form of contest; more than one (kind of) contest. |
|
| 1568 |
circuses |
The plural form of circus; more than one (kind of) circus. |
|
| 1569 |
clipped |
The past tense and past participle of clip. |
|
| 1570 |
clipping |
A clipping is a piece of something removed by clipping. |
|
| 1571 |
cots |
The plural form of cot; more than one (kind of) cot. |
|
| 1572 |
captivate |
If something captivates you |
The show captivated audiences around the world.; The boy was captivated by her beauty. |
| 1573 |
captivates |
The third-person singular form of captivate. |
|
| 1574 |
captivated |
The past tense and past participle of captivate. |
|
| 1575 |
captivating |
The present participle of captivate. |
|
| 1576 |
chai |
Chai is a type of tea |
Maggie was drinking chai from a cup she'd brought from home.; After dinner, we ordered chai tea. |
| 1577 |
chais |
The plural form of chai; more than one (kind of) chai. |
|
| 1578 |
cumulative |
If something is cumulative it is combined or put together. |
A 45-pound and a 30-pound weight make 75 pounds cumulatively. |
| 1579 |
checkmate |
In chess |
|
| 1580 |
checkmates |
The third-person singular form of checkmate. |
|
| 1581 |
checkmated |
The past tense and past participle of checkmate. |
|
| 1582 |
checkmating |
The present participle of checkmate. |
|
| 1583 |
circuit |
A circuit is a loop that normally starts and finishes in the same place. |
They ran a circuit around the park. |
| 1584 |
circuits |
The plural form of circuit; more than one (kind of) circuit. |
|
| 1585 |
constitutionals |
The plural form of constitutional; more than one (kind of) constitutional. |
|
| 1586 |
console |
A console is a receptor of information. |
That video game console I bought was expensive! |
| 1587 |
consoles |
The plural form of console; more than one (kind of) console. |
|
| 1588 |
consoled |
The past tense and past participle of console. |
|
| 1589 |
consoling |
The present participle of console. |
|
| 1590 |
chemical compounds |
The plural form of chemical compound; more than one (kind of) chemical compound. |
|
| 1591 |
clash |
If two individuals or groups clash |
The Reds clashed with the police during the riot. |
| 1592 |
clashes |
The third-person singular form of clash. |
|
| 1593 |
clashing |
The present participle of clash. |
|
| 1594 |
clashed |
The past tense and past participle of clash. |
|
| 1595 |
courtship |
Courtship is the period leading up to mating or marriage. The term can be applied to humans and animals. |
After a long courtship they got married.; Courtship display is a set of behaviours leading up to mating in birds. |
| 1596 |
courtships |
The plural form of courtship; more than one (kind of) courtship. |
|
| 1597 |
coordinate |
Coordinates are a set of numbers that tells others where you are on a map. |
|
| 1598 |
coordinates |
The plural form of coordinate; more than one (kind of) coordinate. |
|
| 1599 |
coordinated |
The past tense and past participle of coordinate. |
|
| 1600 |
coordinating |
The present participle of coordinate. |
|
| 1601 |
contained |
The past tense and past participle of contain. |
|
| 1602 |
cloudy |
When the sky is cloudy |
The sky quickly became cloudy and it started to rain. |
| 1603 |
cloudier |
The comparative form of cloudy; more cloudy. |
|
| 1604 |
cloudiest |
The superlative form of cloudy; most cloudy. |
|
| 1605 |
catapult |
A catapult is an object that can be used to throw or launch objects such as stones. |
That child used the catapult to hit his friend. |
| 1606 |
catapults |
The plural form of catapult; more than one (kind of) catapult. |
|
| 1607 |
catapulted |
The past tense and past participle of catapult. |
|
| 1608 |
catapulting |
The present participle of catapult. |
|
| 1609 |
clauses |
The plural form of clause; more than one (kind of) clause. |
|
| 1610 |
chewing gum |
A chewing gum is a type of sweet that can only be chewed on and cannot be eaten. |
While chewing on my chewing gum, I accidentally swallowed it and had to rush to the hospital to get it out. |
| 1611 |
chewing gums |
The plural form of chewing gum; more than one (kind of) chewing gum. |
|
| 1612 |
converter |
A converter is something that converts one object into another object. |
|
| 1613 |
converters |
The plural form of converter; more than one (kind of) converter. |
|
| 1614 |
cataclysm |
A cataclysm is a very bad or big disaster |
|
| 1615 |
cataclysms |
The plural form of cataclysm; more than one (kind of) cataclysm. |
|
| 1616 |
constraints |
The plural form of constraint; more than one (kind of) constraint. |
|
| 1617 |
ceremony |
A ceremony is a religious or social event with a number of things that are traditionally done or said. |
We are going to get married in a big wedding ceremony. |
| 1618 |
ceremonial |
If something is ceremonial |
The men wear them only for ceremonial occasions. |
| 1619 |
ceremonies |
The plural form of ceremony; more than one (kind of) ceremony. |
|
| 1620 |
compromise |
A compromise is an agreement in which everyone gets only some of what they wanted. |
The two parties who were arguing came to a compromise. |
| 1621 |
compromises |
The plural form of compromise; more than one (kind of) compromise. |
|
| 1622 |
compromised |
The past tense and past participle of compromise. |
|
| 1623 |
compromising |
The present participle of compromise. |
|
| 1624 |
cruise control |
Cruise control is when your car keeps itself going at the same speed automatically. |
He was going down a sideroad so he used cruise control. |
| 1625 |
chum |
A chum is a slang word for buddies or friends. |
The two boys were chums. |
| 1626 |
chums |
The plural form of chum; more than one (kind of) chum. |
|
| 1627 |
Chicano |
A Chicano is a person from America |
|
| 1628 |
Chicanos |
The plural form of Chicano; more than one (kind of) Chicano. |
|
| 1629 |
cheering up |
The present participle of cheer up. |
|
| 1630 |
cheered up |
The past tense and past participle of cheer up. |
|
| 1631 |
chokes |
The third-person singular form of choke. |
|
| 1632 |
choked |
The past tense and past participle of choke. |
|
| 1633 |
choking |
The present participle of choke. |
|
| 1634 |
ceases |
The third-person singular form of cease. |
|
| 1635 |
ceased |
The past tense and past participle of cease. |
|
| 1636 |
ceasing |
The present participle of cease. |
|
| 1637 |
comic strips |
The plural form of comic strip; more than one (kind of) comic strip. |
|
| 1638 |
complains |
The third-person singular form of complain. |
|
| 1639 |
complained |
The past tense and past participle of complain. |
|
| 1640 |
complaining |
The present participle of complain. |
|
| 1641 |
collared |
The past tense and past participle of collar. |
|
| 1642 |
collaring |
The present participle of collar. |
|
| 1643 |
clumsier |
The comparative form of clumsy; more clumsy. |
|
| 1644 |
clumsiest |
The superlative form of clumsy; most clumsy. |
|
| 1645 |
closings |
The plural form of closing; more than one (kind of) closing. |
|
| 1646 |
closers |
The plural form of closer; more than one (kind of) closer. |
|
| 1647 |
clones |
The plural form of clone; more than one (kind of) clone. |
|
| 1648 |
cloned |
The past tense and past participle of clone. |
|
| 1649 |
cloning |
The present participle of clone. |
|
| 1650 |
civilises |
The third-person singular form of civilise. |
|
| 1651 |
civilising |
The present participle of civilise. |
|
| 1652 |
cites |
The third-person singular form of cite. |
|
| 1653 |
cited |
The past tense and past participle of cite. |
|
| 1654 |
citing |
The present participle of cite. |
|
| 1655 |
conferences |
The plural form of conference; more than one (kind of) conference. |
|
| 1656 |
confirms |
The third-person singular form of confirm. |
|
| 1657 |
confirmed |
The past tense and past participle of confirm. |
|
| 1658 |
confirming |
The present participle of confirm. |
|
| 1659 |
congratulated |
The past tense and past participle of congratulates. |
|
| 1660 |
congratulating |
The present participle of congratulates. |
|
| 1661 |
complicates |
The third-person singular form of complicate. |
|
| 1662 |
complicating |
The present participle of complicate. |
|
| 1663 |
crab cakes |
The plural form of crab cake; more than one (kind of) crab cake. |
|
| 1664 |
cream horns |
The plural form of cream horn; more than one (kind of) cream horn. |
|
| 1665 |
creampies |
The plural form of creampie; more than one (kind of) creampie. |
|
| 1666 |
creepy-crawlies |
The plural form of creepy-crawly; more than one (kind of) creepy-crawly. |
|
| 1667 |
crop rotations |
The plural form of crop rotation; more than one (kind of) crop rotation. |
|
| 1668 |
crossings |
The plural form of crossing; more than one (kind of) crossing. |
|
| 1669 |
cruciverbalists |
The plural form of cruciverbalist; more than one (kind of) cruciverbalist. |
|
| 1670 |
corpses |
The plural form of corpse; more than one (kind of) corpse. |
|
| 1671 |
curtained |
The past tense and past participle of curtain. |
|
| 1672 |
curtaining |
The present participle of curtain. |
|
| 1673 |
cyclamens |
The plural form of cyclamen; more than one (kind of) cyclamen. |
|
| 1674 |
cramp |
A cramp is a painful contraction of the muscle that cannot be controlled. |
Quick, save him! He is having muscle cramps and is about to drown in the water! |
| 1675 |
cramps |
The plural form of cramp; more than one (kind of) cramp. |
|
| 1676 |
craft |
When you craft an object |
That craftsman is real good, he can craft out a complicated ship out of a block of wood. |
| 1677 |
crafts |
The third-person singular form of craft. |
|
| 1678 |
crafted |
The past tense and past participle of craft. |
|
| 1679 |
crafting |
The present participle of craft. |
|
| 1680 |
civilise |
When you civilise someone |
Our teacher civilised us today, stressing the importance of respecting others. |
| 1681 |
clocked |
The past tense and past participle of clock. |
|
| 1682 |
clocking |
The present participle of clock. |
|
| 1683 |
crack pipe |
A crack pipe is a pipe used to smoke crack cocaine. |
This young man has three different crack pipes. |
| 1684 |
crack cocaine |
Crack cocaine is a drug you can smoke. |
|
| 1685 |
crack pipes |
The plural form of crack pipe; more than one (kind of) crack pipe. |
|
| 1686 |
careful |
If you are careful |
Edward had to be very careful when walking with the hot soup bowl in his hands because he could spill it and burn himself. |
| 1687 |
careless |
If you are careless |
Charles was careless and dropped the pencil, which caused it to break in half. |
| 1688 |
classroom |
A classroom is a room used for instruction and teaching |
|
| 1689 |
classrooms |
The plural form of classroom; more than one (kind of) classroom. |
|
| 1690 |
cave |
A cave is a large |
A storm is coming towards us, lets take shelter in that cave. |
| 1691 |
caves |
The plural form of cave; more than one (kind of) cave. |
|
| 1692 |
Chhattisgarh |
Chhattisgarh is a state in central India. Its capital is Raipur. |
|
| 1693 |
caved |
The past tense and past participle of cave. |
|
| 1694 |
caving |
The present participle of cave. |
|
| 1695 |
coarse |
When an object is coarse |
I prefer to season with fine salt instead of coarse salt because it mixes more easily. |
| 1696 |
cobweb |
A cobweb is the remains of an old spiderweb. |
|
| 1697 |
coarser |
The comparative form of coarse; more coarse. |
|
| 1698 |
coarsest |
The superlative form of coarse; most coarse. |
|
| 1699 |
cobwebs |
The plural form of cobweb; more than one (kind of) cobweb. |
|
| 1700 |
combat |
A combat is a fight or a battle. |
|
| 1701 |
combats |
The plural form of combat; more than one (kind of) combat. |
|
| 1702 |
cafe |
A cafe is a place where you can buy and drink coffee; usually you can buy and eat food there as well. |
|
| 1703 |
café |
A café is a place where you can buy and drink coffee; usually you can buy and eat some food there as well. |
|
| 1704 |
cafés |
The plural form of café; more than one (kind of) café. |
|
| 1705 |
cafes |
The plural form of cafe; more than one (kind of) cafe. |
|
| 1706 |
competitor |
A competitor is someone who is competing in a race or an event. |
|
| 1707 |
chick |
A chick is a young bird |
|
| 1708 |
chirp |
A chirp is a short |
|
| 1709 |
choir |
A choir is a group of singers |
The choir sang Jingle Bells |
| 1710 |
chuckle |
If you chuckle |
John chuckled because Fred told him a joke |
| 1711 |
cliffhanger |
A cliffhanger is a story or movie that is exciting because you do not know what is going to happen next. |
|
| 1712 |
cliffhangers |
The plural form of cliffhanger; more than one (kind of) cliffhanger. |
|
| 1713 |
chicks |
The plural form of chick; more than one (kind of) chick. |
|
| 1714 |
chirps |
The plural form of chirp; more than one (kind of) chirp. |
|
| 1715 |
choirs |
The plural form of choir; more than one (kind of) choir. |
|
| 1716 |
chuckling |
The present participle of chuckle. |
|
| 1717 |
chuckles |
The third-person singular form of chuckle. |
|
| 1718 |
chuckled |
The past tense and past participle of chuckle. |
|
| 1719 |
competitors |
The plural form of competitor; more than one (kind of) competitor. |
|
| 1720 |
coyote |
A coyote is an animal in the wolf family. |
The coyote ran across the field. |
| 1721 |
coyotes |
The plural form of coyote; more than one (kind of) coyote. |
|
| 1722 |
catamount |
a catamount is a wildcat with a short tail |
the catamount paced back and forth |
| 1723 |
colony |
A colony is a place that is settled by people from another place. |
The Amana Colonies in Iowa were settled by people from New York and Germany |
| 1724 |
colonies |
The plural form of colony; more than one (kind of) colony. |
|
| 1725 |
cross-purpose |
A contrary purpose or a conflict in purpose or understanding |
We are working at cross-purposes here, if you're trying to reduce the count and I'm trying to increase it. |
| 1726 |
connotation |
A connotation of a word is something it means other than its literal meaning. |
That word has a negative connotation. |
| 1727 |
connotations |
The plural form of connotation; more than one (kind of) connotation. |
|
| 1728 |
colloquialism |
Slang. |
Using a colloquialism in formal writing is bad to do. |
| 1729 |
colloquialisms |
The plural form of colloquialism; more than one (kind of) colloquialism. |
Rappers use many colloquialisms in their songs. |
| 1730 |
comet |
A comet is an object in outer space in an orbit that has dust surrounding its main mass |
I could see the bright blue comet passing my window at night. |
| 1731 |
comets |
The plural form of comet; more than one (kind of) comet. |
Some comets only pass by our planet once in a while. |
| 1732 |
cadmium |
Cadmium is a soft metal with the symbol Cd and atomic number 48. |
Cadmium has many common industrial uses as it is an important in battery production. |
| 1733 |
catlike |
If something is catlike |
She moved across the dance floor with smooth catlike actions. |
| 1734 |
chromatophore |
Cromatophores are cells that contain pigment and reflect light. They are found in amphibians |
|
| 1735 |
catchphrase |
A phrase that someone uses a lot is called a catchphrase. |
|
| 1736 |
chromatophores |
The plural form of chromatophore; more than one (kind of) chromatophore. |
|
| 1737 |
catchphrases |
The plural form of catchphrase; more than one (kind of) catchphrase. |
|
| 1738 |
congruent |
If shapes are congruent then they have exactly the same shape and size. |
|
| 1739 |
canary |
A canary is a small yellow bird that sings well and is often kept as a pet. |
|
| 1740 |
cane |
A cane is a long thin stick |
The blind man used a cane to feel his way along the path.; I planted raspberry canes in my garden. |
| 1741 |
coleslaw |
Coleslaw is a type of salad. It is made with shredded cabbage |
For lunch, I had a chicken leg with a side of coleslaw. |
| 1742 |
constructive |
When something is constructive |
Your constructive feedback is appreciated to help us improve our service in the future. |
| 1743 |
coleslaws |
The plural form of coleslaw; more than one (kind of) coleslaw. |
|
| 1744 |
condiment |
A condiment is something that is added to a food to give it more flavor or a different flavor. Examples include ketchup and horseradish. |
At the big picnic in the park, there were condiments for our hot dogs next to the buns. |
| 1745 |
condiments |
The plural form of condiment; more than one (kind of) condiment. |
|
| 1746 |
co-worker |
A co-worker is someone a person works with. |
|
| 1747 |
campaigner |
A campaigner is a person that tries to get support from others. |
|
| 1748 |
co-workers |
The plural form of co-worker; more than one (kind of) co-worker. |
|
| 1749 |
campaigners |
The plural form of campaigner; more than one (kind of) campaigner. |
|
| 1750 |
conquest |
a take-over by force |
|
| 1751 |
conquests |
The plural form of conquest; more than one (kind of) conquest. |
|
| 1752 |
concussion |
A concussion is the result of a really hard hit to the head. It is caused by the brain being shaken around. It can lead to loss of function for a while |
Jimmy got a concussion after he fell down and hit his head on the concrete. |
| 1753 |
concussions |
The plural form of concussion; more than one (kind of) concussion. |
|
| 1754 |
captive |
A captive is a prisoner |
Put the captives back in jail.; Settlers often became captives of marauding Indians during the colonial wars in America. |
| 1755 |
captivity |
Captivity is the condition of being kept as a prisoner. |
You will be put into captivity until you tell us the truth.; Many children were carried into Indian captivity during the colonial wars in America.; Wild animals taken into captivity are sometimes cruelly mistreated. |
| 1756 |
cargo |
Cargo is goods carried on a ship or airplane. |
Tie up the cargo so that it does not fall off the ship. |
| 1757 |
carpenter |
A carpenter is a person who creates and repairs wooden houses and other objects. |
The carpenter will build us new cabinets. |
| 1758 |
carpentry |
The activity or job of making or repairing wooden houses and things. |
|
| 1759 |
carrot |
A long root eaten as a vegetable. It is usually orange in color. |
|
| 1760 |
cartoon |
A cartoon is a movie using animation. |
|
| 1761 |
carve |
If you carve wood or stone |
|
| 1762 |
captives |
The plural form of captive; more than one (kind of) captive. |
|
| 1763 |
cargos |
The plural form of cargo; more than one (kind of) cargo. |
|
| 1764 |
carpenters |
The plural form of carpenter; more than one (kind of) carpenter. |
|
| 1765 |
crossover |
A crossover is a place where one thing crosses over another. |
|
| 1766 |
crossovers |
The plural form of crossover; more than one (kind of) crossover. |
|
| 1767 |
cartoons |
The plural form of cartoon; more than one (kind of) cartoon. |
|
| 1768 |
cooper |
A cooper is someone who fixes barrels and tubs. |
|
| 1769 |
conflate |
To bring things together and merge them into a single entity |
When she conflated two ideas, it was like mixing apples and oranges.; The police made a mistake when they conflated terrorists and protest activists. |
| 1770 |
coward |
A coward is a person who does not have courage. |
|
| 1771 |
cowards |
The plural form of coward; more than one (kind of) coward. |
|
| 1772 |
curling iron |
A curling iron is an electrical device that uses heat to create curls in human hair. |
|
| 1773 |
curling irons |
The plural form of curling iron; more than one (kind of) curling iron. |
|
| 1774 |
conflates |
The third-person singular form of conflate. |
|
| 1775 |
conflated |
The past tense and past participle of conflate. |
|
| 1776 |
conflating |
The present participle of conflate. |
|
| 1777 |
coda |
A coda is a short passage at the end of a piece of music |
|
| 1778 |
codas |
The plural form of coda; more than one (kind of) coda. |
|
| 1779 |
coopers |
The plural form of cooper; more than one (kind of) cooper. |
|
| 1780 |
chimera |
A fabulous creature with parts from different animals. Can be spelt chimera or chimaera. |
A griffin is a chimaera with the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. |
| 1781 |
chimeras |
The plural form of chimera; more than one (kind of) chimera. |
|
| 1782 |
cornice |
A cornice is a decorative horizontal molding. |
|
| 1783 |
chorus girl |
A chorus girl (or boy) is a singer or dancer or both in a theatrical production. |
The chorus girl fell and broke her ankle.; The chorus girls sang and danced to a jazzy version of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm".; The chorus boys wore sailor suits.; The chorus boys and girls worked late into the night to perfect their routine. |
| 1784 |
controversial |
Something that is causing debate |
The latest book about UFOs has been very controversial.; "La Traviata" was more controversial in its day than "Aida".; Brangelina is the most controversial couple in Hollywood. |
| 1785 |
coil |
A coil is a long object in circular piles "wound continuously round one point". |
Ropes are usually stored as coils. |
| 1786 |
cornices |
The plural form of cornice; more than one (kind of) cornice. |
|
| 1787 |
chorus girls |
The plural form of chorus girl; more than one (kind of) chorus girl. |
|
| 1788 |
coils |
The plural form of coil; more than one (kind of) coil. |
|
| 1789 |
choreography |
Choreography is the art of designing dances. |
The choreography for "Le Spectre de la rose" was completed in three or four rehearsals. |
| 1790 |
choreograph |
If you choreograph a dance or a set of movements |
Will Susie choreograph this year's Dance Revue? |
| 1791 |
choreographies |
The plural form of choreography; more than one (kind of) choreography. |
|
| 1792 |
choreographs |
The third-person singular form of choreograph. |
|
| 1793 |
choreographed |
The past tense and past participle of choreograph. |
Jill choreographed a short ballet for children.; John choreographed the sword fights in the tv movie version of The Three Musketeers. |
| 1794 |
choreographing |
The present participle of choreograph. |
|
| 1795 |
costume designer |
A costume designer is someone who comes up with the costume designs for a show. |
Tom and Jerry were the costume designers for the ice show.; Costume designers take art courses to learn their craft. |
| 1796 |
commentator |
A commentator is someone who comments |
The news commentator explained the issue clearly.; News commentators can be wrong. They are only human. |
| 1797 |
costumier |
A costumier is a maker or supplier of theatrical costumes. |
|
| 1798 |
costume designers |
The plural form of costume designer; more than one (kind of) costume designer. |
|
| 1799 |
commentators |
The plural form of commentator; more than one (kind of) commentator. |
|
| 1800 |
costumiers |
The plural form of costumier; more than one (kind of) costumier. |
|
| 1801 |
Cleveland |
Cleveland is a large city in the US state of Ohio. |
|
| 1802 |
comrade |
A comrade is a friend; a companion. |
|
| 1803 |
comrades |
The plural form of comrade; more than one (kind of) comrade. |
|
| 1804 |
colonnade |
A colonnade is a series of columns at regular intervals. |
|
| 1805 |
colonnades |
The plural form of colonnade; more than one (kind of) colonnade. |
|
| 1806 |
charisma |
Charisma is the special ability to lead. |
|
| 1807 |
charismas |
The plural form of charisma; more than one (kind of) charisma. |
|
| 1808 |
camouflage |
When you camouflage something |
The man camouflaged himself with a green, black and brown jacket, so no-one saw him in the forest.; A chameleon camouflages itself by changing colour to match its surroundings. |
| 1809 |
camouflages |
The third-person singular form of camouflage. |
|
| 1810 |
camouflaged |
The past tense and past participle of camouflage. |
|
| 1811 |
camouflaging |
The present participle of camouflage. |
|
| 1812 |
carrots |
The plural form of carrot; more than one (kind of) carrot. |
|
| 1813 |
crayfish |
A crayfish is a smaller version of the lobster found in warm waters. |
|
| 1814 |
crayfishes |
The plural form of crayfish; more than one (kind of) crayfish. |
|
| 1815 |
curb |
A curb is a stone or concrete edging between a sidewalk and a road. |
I stubbed my toe on the curb when crossing the street.; I parked my car at the curb. |
| 1816 |
curbs |
The plural form of curb; more than one (kind of) curb. |
|
| 1817 |
curbed |
The past tense and past participle of curb. |
|
| 1818 |
curbing |
The present participle of curb. |
|
| 1819 |
cattail |
A cattail is a wetland plant with brownish compact spikes. |
Young cattail stems can be eaten in salads or as a green vegetable; even the yellow pollen is edible. |
| 1820 |
chicory |
A plant with a light blue flower heads and edible mellows. |
|
| 1821 |
chicories |
The plural form of chicory; more than one (kind of) chicory. |
|
| 1822 |
caucus |
A caucus is a meeting of supporters or members of a political party or movement |
|
| 1823 |
caucuses |
The plural form of caucus; more than one (kind of) caucus. |
|
| 1824 |
competence |
To have competence means to be able or suitable for a general role. |
|
| 1825 |
competences |
The plural form of competence; more than one (kind of) competence. |
|
| 1826 |
cuisine |
A cuisine is a style of cooking |
The local cuisine is delicious! |
| 1827 |
culinary |
Culinary is something about kitchen and cooking. |
As a world-class chef, his culinary skills are excellent. |
| 1828 |
cuisines |
The plural form of cuisine; more than one (kind of) cuisine. |
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| 1829 |
cosmopolitan |
Having a mixture of different cultures. |
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| 1830 |
Copenhagen |
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. |
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| 1831 |
Cannes |
Cannes is a city in France. |
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| 1832 |
cutter |
A cutter is a type of sailing ship with one mast and at least two sails. |
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| 1833 |
cutters |
The plural form of cutter; more than one (kind of) cutter. |
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| 1834 |
chromium |
Chromium is a metal and element with an atomic number of 24 and the symbol Cr. |
Chromium is used to make stainless steel because it keeps its shine and does not rust. |
| 1835 |
chrome |
Chrome is chromium or something made with an alloy of chronium. |
Many car parts are made with chrome because it is very bright and shines. |
| 1836 |
cocktail |
A cocktail is an alcoholic drink made from a spirit or several spirits mixed with fruit juice |
Her favourite cocktail was a "Pink Lady" made with gin, grenadine syrup, cream and an egg. |
| 1837 |
cocktails |
The plural form of cocktail; more than one (kind of) cocktail. |
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| 1838 |
cobalt |
Cobalt is a metal and element with an atomic number of 27 and the symbol Co. |
Cobalt is used to make magnetic alloys. |
| 1839 |
Chinese checkers |
Chinese checkers is a board game played using marbles between two to six people. |
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| 1840 |
castrate |
To castrate is to remove the testicles from a male |
The young bulls were castrated so they would grow more meat. |
| 1841 |
castrates |
The third-person singular form of castrate. |
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| 1842 |
castrated |
The past tense and past participle of castrate. |
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| 1843 |
castrating |
The present participle of castrate. |
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| 1844 |
castrato |
A castrato is a male soprano singer who has been castrated while still a boy to keep his voice high pitched. |
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| 1845 |
castratos |
The plural form of castrato; more than one (kind of) castrato. |
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| 1846 |
castration |
Castration is the removal of the testicles of a male animal. |
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| 1847 |
castrations |
The plural form of castration; more than one (kind of) castration. |
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| 1848 |
cellist |
A cellist is someone who plays the cello. |
Pablo Casals was a famous cellist. |
| 1849 |
cellists |
The plural form of cellist; more than one (kind of) cellist. |
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| 1850 |
cello |
A cello is a stringed instrument in the violin family |
A cello is played while sitting, with the instrument held between the knees. |
| 1851 |
cellos |
The plural form of cello; more than one (kind of) cello. |
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| 1852 |
carbohydrate |
A carbohydrate is made up of carbon |
Potatoes are a good source of carbohydrates. |
| 1853 |
carbohydrates |
The plural form of carbohydrate; more than one (kind of) carbohydrate. |
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| 1854 |
confectionery |
Confectionery is name for candy |
The children went to the candy store to look at the confectionery. |
| 1855 |
confection |
A confection is a food which made with a lot of sugar. |
His favorite confection was a meringue covered in chocolate. |
| 1856 |
confections |
The plural form of confection; more than one (kind of) confection. |
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| 1857 |
confectionaries |
The plural form of confectionery; more than one (kind of) confectionery. |
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| 1858 |
confectioner |
A confectioner is a person who makes or sells sweets. |
The confectioner spent the morning making lollipops. |
| 1859 |
confectioners |
The plural form of confectioner; more than one (kind of) confectioner. |
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| 1860 |
chaos theory |
Chaos theory is an idea that says that things which seem to be random do have a hidden order. |
Benoît Mandelbrot was a mathematician who studied chaos theory. |
| 1861 |
chequebook |
A chequebook is a book containing blank cheques given to people with bank accounts. |
He took his chequebook to the auction so that he could pay for any items he bought. |
| 1862 |
chequebooks |
The plural form of chequebook; more than one (kind of) chequebook. |
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| 1863 |
chaos theories |
The plural form of chaos theory; more than one (kind of) chaos theory. |
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| 1864 |
cab |
A cab is a car that you can hire (pay for) for single trips. (Often taxi cab) |
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| 1865 |
cabs |
The plural form of cab; more than one (kind of) cab. |
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| 1866 |
caption |
A caption is a title or description of an image or illustration. |
Look at the caption under the illustration to learn more. |
| 1867 |
captions |
The plural form of caption; more than one (kind of) caption. |
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| 1868 |
captioned |
The past tense and past participle of caption. |
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| 1869 |
captioning |
The present participle of caption. |
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| 1870 |
cannabis |
Cannabis is a type of plant from Central Asia. |
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| 1871 |
caveman |
A caveman is someone who lives in caves. |
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| 1872 |
cavemen |
The plural form of caveman; more than one (kind of) caveman. |
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| 1873 |
cautious |
Someone who is cautious is careful |
He took a few cautious steps out the door when he heard the sirens. |
| 1874 |
caution |
Caution is being careful and planning ways to avoid danger or being hurt. |
He used caution as he climbed the old wooden steps. |
| 1875 |
cautions |
The plural form of caution; more than one (kind of) caution. |
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| 1876 |
cautioned |
The past tense and past participle of caution. |
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| 1877 |
cautioning |
The present participle of caution. |
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| 1878 |
coincidence |
A coincidence is when two things are in the same place or space |
The scientist studied the beam of electrons and timed examples of coincidence. |
| 1879 |
capital punishment |
Capital punishment is a specific punishment that results in the death of the accused. |
The murderer received Capital punishment for all the people he killed. |
| 1880 |
capital punishments |
The plural form of capital punishment; more than one (kind of) capital punishment. |
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| 1881 |
canes |
The plural form of cane; more than one (kind of) cane. |
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| 1882 |
canaries |
The plural form of canary; more than one (kind of) canary. |
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| 1883 |
caned |
The past tense and past participle of cane. |
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| 1884 |
caning |
The present participle of cane. |
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| 1885 |
coalition |
A temporary group that is formed for a particular reason. |
The two governments formed a coalition to help their workers. |
| 1886 |
coalitions |
The plural form of coalition; more than one (kind of) coalition. |
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| 1887 |
coincidences |
The plural form of coincidence; more than one (kind of) coincidence. |
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| 1888 |
coving |
The coving is a concave surface that joins a ceiling and a wall. |
The coving on the old house was very decorative. |
| 1889 |
covings |
The plural form of coving; more than one (kind of) coving. |
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| 1890 |
centre stage |
When an actor is in the centre of a stage. |
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| 1891 |
cisgender |
appearing or attempting to be a member of their birth sex. |
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| 1892 |
cisgenders |
The plural form of cisgender; more than one (kind of) cisgender. |
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| 1893 |
cisgendered |
of |
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| 1894 |
contraction |
A contraction is when something pulls together and gets smaller. It is the act of contracting. |
The cold weather made the bridge contract and break. |
| 1895 |
contractions |
The plural form of contraction; more than one (kind of) contraction. |
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| 1896 |
capitalism |
Capitalism is an economic system in which ordinary people own land and businesses and use them to increase their wealth. |
East Germany changed from the Soviet Union's type of socialism to the Western type of capitalism after the fall of the Berlin Wall.; Many people blame capitalism for poverty and pollution. |
| 1897 |
critical |
Something that criticizes or includes criticism. |
A critical review. |
| 1898 |
capitalisms |
The plural form of capitalism; more than one (kind of) capitalism. |
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| 1899 |
crab |
A crab is a sea animal with a shell and pincers. |
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| 1900 |
crabs |
The plural form of crab; more than one (kind of) crab. |
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| 1901 |
cleavage |
Cleavage is the gap between a woman's breasts. |
Her low cut dress showed her cleavage. |
| 1902 |
cleavages |
The plural form of cleavage; more than one (kind of) cleavage. |
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| 1903 |
climber |
A climber is someone who climbs. |
She was a famous mountain climber. |
| 1904 |
climbers |
The plural form of climber; more than one (kind of) climber. |
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| 1905 |
cusp |
A cusp is a pointed end. |
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| 1906 |
cusps |
The plural form of cusp; more than one (kind of) cusp. |
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| 1907 |
chef |
A chef is a person who is paid to cook. |
The restaurant had a really good chef. |
| 1908 |
chefs |
The plural form of chefs; more than one (kind of) chefs. |
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| 1909 |
consignment |
A consignment is goods sent for sale. |
The shop got a consignment of new books.; A shop that has goods on consignment can send them back if they are not sold. |
| 1910 |
consignments |
The plural form of consignment; more than one (kind of) consignment. |
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| 1911 |
contour |
Contour is the outline of a shape. |
He liked the contour of her body. |
| 1912 |
contours |
The plural form of contour; more than one (kind of) contour. |
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| 1913 |
contoured |
The past tense and past participle of contour. |
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| 1914 |
contouring |
The present participle of contour. |
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| 1915 |
creeper |
A creeper is something that creeps. |
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| 1916 |
creepers |
The plural form of creeper; more than one (kind of) creeper. |
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| 1917 |
cunning |
Cunning is the skill of being very clever |
His new plan to attack the castle showed great cunning. |
| 1918 |
Chennai |
Chennai is the name of a city in the southern part of India |
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| 1919 |
carter |
A carter is a person who drives carts or wagons. |
The carter had a team of four horses to pull his heavy cart. |
| 1920 |
clothier |
A clothier is a person who makes and sells clothes. |
I went to the clothier to get a new suit. |
| 1921 |
cooker |
A cooker is a stove |
We bought a new gas cooker. |
| 1922 |
carters |
The plural form of carter; more than one (kind of) carter. |
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| 1923 |
clothiers |
The plural form of clothier; more than one (kind of) clothier. |
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| 1924 |
cookers |
The plural form of cooker; more than one (kind of) cooker. |
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| 1925 |
cheerful |
A person that is cheerful is happy and optimistic. |
He is a very cheerful guy. He is always laughing and talking to the others. |
| 1926 |
culpable |
Culpable is to deserve blame |
I am culpable for stealing your money. |
| 1927 |
co-dependent |
Co-dependent is a relationship in which a person allows another person to control them. |
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| 1928 |
cage |
A cage is a structure made with wire or bars |
The bird lived in a large wire cage near the window. |
| 1929 |
caged |
The past tense and past participle of cage. |
He walked up and down liked a caged tiger. |
| 1930 |
cages |
The third-person singular form of cage. |
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| 1931 |
caging |
The present participle of cage. |
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| 1932 |
cynical |
If someone is cynical |
He is a cynical person who seems to complain about everything. |
| 1933 |
Cox's Bazar |
Cox's Bazar is a district in Bangladesh. |
I live in Cox's Bazar. |
| 1934 |
charlatan |
A charlatan is someone who fools another person. |
Do not pay that charlatan any more money. |
| 1935 |
charlatans |
The plural form of charlatan; more than one (kind of) charlatan. |
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| 1936 |
compassionate |
If someone or something is compassionate |
The nurse was a very caring, compassionate person. |
| 1937 |
cross-contamination |
Cross-contamination is the transfer of disease-causing microorganisms |
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| 1938 |
construe |
To translate and explain the meaning of something. |
This court must construe according to the law. |
| 1939 |
construes |
The third-person singular form of construe. |
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| 1940 |
construing |
The present participle of construe. |
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| 1941 |
construed |
The past tense and past participle of construe. |
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| 1942 |
coachman |
A coachman is the person who drives a coach. |
The family tipped the coachman when they arrived at their destination. |
| 1943 |
crossbow |
A mechanical bow |
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| 1944 |
crossbows |
The plural form of crossbow; more than one (kind of) crossbow. |
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| 1945 |
Craig |
Craig is a male given name. |
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| 1946 |
characterize |
To see someone or something a particular way (often negative). |
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| 1947 |
characterizes |
The third-person singular form of characterize. |
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| 1948 |
characterized |
The past tense and past participle of characterize. |
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| 1949 |
characterizing |
The present participle of characterize. |
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| 1950 |
colonization |
Colonization is when a new colony is created by a country elsewhere. |
The British colonization in the 17th-18th century made the British Empire one of the largest in the world. |
| 1951 |
crew |
A group of people working together to operate something such as a ship |
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| 1952 |
custody |
Custody is the act of taking care of something or somebody as it relates to the law |
The court gave custody to the childrens' father. |
| 1953 |
cabby |
One who drives a vehicle for hire such as a taxi cab driver. |
The cabby sped through rush hour traffic. |
| 1954 |
cabbies |
The plural form of cabby; more than one (kind of) cabby. |
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| 1955 |
councilman |
A councilman is a male member of a council |
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| 1956 |
cha-cha |
Cha-cha refers to the famous Latin American dance. |
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| 1957 |
coachmen |
The plural form of coachman; more than one (kind of) coachman. |
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| 1958 |
colonizations |
The plural form of colonization; more than one (kind of) colonization. |
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| 1959 |
colonisation |
Colonisation is when a new colony is created by a country elsewhere. |
The British colonisation in the 17th-18th century made the British Empire one of the largest in the world. |
| 1960 |
colonisations |
The plural form of colonisation; more than one (kind of) colonisation. |
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| 1961 |
crews |
The plural form of crew; more than one (kind of) crew. |
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| 1962 |
curiosity |
When you have a curiosity about something |
My curiosity about Prince William's personal life deepens every day.; Your curiosities about the private lives of the Royal Family will never be satisfied. |
| 1963 |
confounder |
A confounder is someone that confounds. |
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| 1964 |
confounders |
The plural form of confounder; more than one (kind of) confounder. |
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| 1965 |
condescension |
If you treat someone with condescension |
The salesman treated the buyer with condescension because of their race. |
| 1966 |
caboose |
A caboose is the last car on a railway train. In past days |
I love trains! I always wanted to ride in the caboose when I was a kid! |
| 1967 |
cabooses |
The plural form of caboose; more than one (kind of) caboose. |
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| 1968 |
cyclist |
A cyclist is a person who rides on a bicycle or motorcycle. |
The cyclist rode up the hill. |
| 1969 |
cyclists |
The plural form of cyclist; more than one (kind of) cyclist. |
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| 1970 |
constancy |
Constancy is steadfastness |
His constancy to our cause is heartening. |
| 1971 |
constancies |
The plural form of constancy; more than one (kind of) constancy. |
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| 1972 |
callus |
A callus is an area of dry |
A carpenter gets calluses on his hands from using a hammer all the time.; That callus on your heel can be softened with hand lotion. |
| 1973 |
calluses |
The plural form of callus; more than one (kind of) callus. |
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| 1974 |
cellulose |
Cellulose is a polymer made up of glucose |
Cellulose is used to make paper and cellophane. |
| 1975 |
cellophane |
Cellophane is a clear |
I bought a box of cigarettes which were covered in cellophane. |
| 1976 |
cellophanes |
The plural form of cellophane; more than one (kind of) cellophane. |
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| 1977 |
cobbler |
A cobbler is a person who makes and repairs shoes. |
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| 1978 |
clawed |
The past tense and past participle of claw. |
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| 1979 |
cider |
A beverage made from the juice of apples or other fruit. It often |
At the harvest dance, everybody drank a mug of cider. |
| 1980 |
ciders |
The plural form of cider; more than one (kind of) cider. |
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| 1981 |
catarrh |
Puffiness in the nose and throat caused by illness. |
He was out of work for a week because of catarrhs |
| 1982 |
chant |
To chant is to sing or recite in a simple |
The crowd at the cricket game began to chant "Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi".; At school I learned multiplication by chanting the simple sums, such as "two twos are four." |
| 1983 |
chants |
The third-person singular form of chant. |
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| 1984 |
chanted |
The past tense and past participle of chant. |
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| 1985 |
chanting |
The present participle of chant. |
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| 1986 |
cold-hearted |
When someone is cold-hearted |
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| 1987 |
Christendom |
All the Christian people or countries in the world are a part of Christendom. |
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| 1988 |
campus |
A campus is the grounds and the building(s) of a college or university. |
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| 1989 |
convict |
If a judge or a jury convicts someone |
If he is convicted of all charges, he is facing between eight and 25 years in prison. |
| 1990 |
creature |
A creature is a large animal |
Those creatures only come out at night. |
| 1991 |
caller |
A caller is a person making a call |
The operator gave directions to the caller. |
| 1992 |
crafty |
Being crafty means to be very clever and skilful |
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| 1993 |
championship |
A championship is a contest to decide which person or team is best at the sport. |
Gene Tunney won the world heavyweight boxing championship from Jack Dempsey. |
| 1994 |
championships |
The plural form of championship; more than one (kind of) championship. |
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| 1995 |
catcher |
A catcher is a person or thing that catches something. |
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| 1996 |
cower |
If you cower |
The cats cower when the dog walks by. |
| 1997 |
cowers |
The third-person singular form of cower. |
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| 1998 |
cowered |
The past tense and past participle of cower. |
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| 1999 |
cowering |
The present participle of cower. |
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| 2000 |
carefully |
When something is done carefully |
Timmy, take that vase out in our room carefully. |
| 2001 |
couch potato |
A couch potato is a person who sits in front of the TV for a really long time. |
Usually, kids your age are couch potatos, but you are different. Your active kids! |
| 2002 |
couch potatoes |
The plural form of couch potato; more than one (kind of) couch potato. |
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| 2003 |
cereal |
A cereal is a grass whose seeds we use as food |
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| 2004 |
cereals |
The plural form of cereal; more than one (kind of) cereal. |
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| 2005 |
coppice |
A coppice forms when a tree is cut down and smaller stems grow all around the cut trunk(s). |
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| 2006 |
coppices |
The plural form of coppice; more than one (kind of) coppice. |
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| 2007 |
culpability |
Culpability is the state of being responsible for something negative |
Oliver Twist was found guilty of theft, but the real culpability was Fagin's. |
| 2008 |
craze |
A craze is a temporary passion or infatuation for a new amusement |
The Twist was a dance craze of the early 1960s. |
| 2009 |
crazes |
The plural form of craze; more than one (kind of) craze. |
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| 2010 |
city hall |
A city hall is a place where the administration of the municipal government is located. |
The oldest building in that village is the city hall. |
| 2011 |
city halls |
The plural form of city hall; more than one (kind of) city hall. |
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| 2012 |
community centre |
A community centre is a place where people from the community can meet for social |
The community centre has a ping pong class. |
| 2013 |
considerate |
If someone is considerate |
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| 2014 |
cold-heartedly |
When someone behaves cold-heartedly |
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| 2015 |
certainty |
Certainty is the state of being 100% sure. |
It's a little too early to say that with absolute certainty.; The doctor could not say what was wrong with any degree of certainty. |
| 2016 |
cleverly |
If something is cleverly done |
It was cleverly designed to be taken apart and put back together quickly and easily.; Her knife was cleverly hidden in her boot. |
| 2017 |
civilize |
When you civilize someone |
Our teacher civilized us today, stressing the importance of respecting others. |
| 2018 |
civilizes |
The third-person singular form of civilize. |
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| 2019 |
civilizing |
The present participle of civilize. |
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| 2020 |
curium |
Curium is a radioactive element with an atomic number of 96 and symbol Cm. |
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| 2021 |
cerium |
Cerium is a metallic (meaning made of metal) element with an atomic number of 58 and symbol Ce. |
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| 2022 |
californium |
Californium is a metallic (meaning made of metal) element with an atomic number of 98 and symbol Cf. |
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| 2023 |
clearings |
The plural form of clearing; more than one (kind of) clearing. |
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| 2024 |
catamounts |
The plural form of catamount; more than one (kind of) catamount. |
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| 2025 |
congratulates |
The third-person singular form of congratulate. |
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| 2026 |
carves |
The third-person singular form of carve. |
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| 2027 |
carved |
The past tense and past participle of carve. |
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| 2028 |
carving |
The present participle of carve. |
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| 2029 |
certainties |
The plural form of certainty; more than one (kind of) certainty. |
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| 2030 |
climates |
The plural form of climate; more than one (kind of) climate. |
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| 2031 |
creosote bush |
The creosote bush is a small bush commonly found in deserts or dry areas in the South-Western United States (species Larrea tridentata). |
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| 2032 |
capitalist |
A capitalist system or country is one that supports capitalism. |
To what extent is the capitalist economic system behind the world's social instability?; China has abandoned much of its state-centered economy in favor of a free-market, capitalist economy. |
| 2033 |
corporate officer |
A corporate officer refers to any job in a corporation or company |
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| 2034 |
crony capitalism |
Crony capitalism is a term describing an economy where businesses have a close relationship with politicians. |
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| 2035 |
cuteness |
Cuteness is the state of being cute. |
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| 2036 |
colorful |
Something that is colorful has a lot of colors. |
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| 2037 |
confidently |
When someone does something confidently |
He strolled confidently down the street. |
| 2038 |
confident |
When someone is confident |
I am confident that I will win. |
| 2039 |
condemn |
If you condemn something |
His actions were condemned. |
| 2040 |
condemns |
The third-person singular form of condemn. |
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| 2041 |
condemned |
The past tense and past participle of condemn. |
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| 2042 |
condemning |
The present participle of condemn. |
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| 2043 |
crunch |
If you crunch something |
Broken glass crunched beneath his shoes.; The sound of Hannah crunching her chips in the quiet church seemed very loud. |
| 2044 |
crunched |
The past tense and past participle of crunch. |
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| 2045 |
crunching |
The present participle of crunch. |
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| 2046 |
crunches |
The third-person singular form of crunch. |
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| 2047 |
conatus |
Conatus is the drive every living being has to survive |
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| 2048 |
cold turkey |
If you quit smoking |
Why did you decide to go cold turkey instead of cutting down? |
| 2049 |
completion |
Completion is the action from the verb complete. |
The completion of the building took two years. |
| 2050 |
caravan |
A caravan is a group of travelers passing through harsh territory. |
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| 2051 |
clementine |
A clementine is a sweet variety of tangerine with orange red skin. |
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| 2052 |
clementines |
The plural form of clementine; more than one (kind of) clementine. |
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| 2053 |
caravans |
The plural form of caravan; more than one (kind of) caravan. |
|
| 2054 |
claw |
A claw is the sharp part on the toe of an animal. |
The cat was mad at me so, it dug its claw into my skin. |
| 2055 |
claws |
The plural form of claw; more than one (kind of) claw. |
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| 2056 |
clarinet |
A clarinet is a musical instrument that is shaped like a tube and is played by blowing into the top of the tube through a special mouthpiece. |
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| 2057 |
clarinets |
The plural form of clarinet; more than one (kind of) clarinet. |
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| 2058 |
cascade |
A cascade is a series of waterfalls over small rocks. Or simply |
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| 2059 |
cascades |
The plural form of cascade; more than one (kind of) cascade. |
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| 2060 |
contemplate |
If you contemplate something |
John contemplated how to solve the hard mathematics question. |
| 2061 |
curfew |
A curfew is an order that requires people to be indoors after a certain point at night. |
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| 2062 |
curfews |
The plural form of curfew; more than one (kind of) curfew. |
|
| 2063 |
colourful |
Something that is colourful has a lot of colors. |
|
| 2064 |
crude |
When an object is crude |
Crude oil needs to go through fractional distillation to obtain the components in it. |
| 2065 |
cruder |
The comparative form of crude; more crude. |
|
| 2066 |
crudest |
The superlative form of crude; most crude. |
|
| 2067 |
Colorado |
Colorado is a state in the United States. |
Denver is the capital of Colorado. |
| 2068 |
coulrophobia |
Coulrophobia is the fear of clowns. |
|
| 2069 |
compass |
A compass is an instrument that points out directions by using the Earth's magnetic poles |
|
| 2070 |
compasses |
The plural form of compass; more than one (kind of) compass. |
|
| 2071 |
coupon |
A coupon is a ticket that gives the holder some abilities or benefits. |
|
| 2072 |
coupons |
The plural form of coupon; more than one (kind of) coupon. |
|
| 2073 |
crossroad |
A crossroad is a place where a road crosses with another road. |
|
| 2074 |
crossroads |
When you are at a crossroads |
John is at a crossroads in life as he has a hard time deciding whether to take the engineering or life sciences course in the polytechnic which concerns about his future. |
| 2075 |
compost |
Compost is a mixture of decaying matter used to improve soil and provide nutrients |
|
| 2076 |
composts |
The plural form of compost; more than one (kind of) compost. |
|
| 2077 |
campsite |
A campsite is a place where you can camp |
|
| 2078 |
campsites |
The plural form of campsite; more than one (kind of) campsite. |
|
| 2079 |
campground |
A campground is an area or place that is used for camping. |
|
| 2080 |
campgrounds |
The plural form of campground; more than one (kind of) campground. |
|
| 2081 |
capitol |
A capitol is the building in which the people who make the laws of a U.S. state meet. |
|
| 2082 |
capitols |
The plural form of capitol; more than one (kind of) capitol. |
|
| 2083 |
coop |
A coop is an enclosure or cage for small animals. |
|
| 2084 |
coops |
The plural form of coop; more than one (kind of) coop. |
|
| 2085 |
carrot cake |
Carrot cake is a soft cake often made with carrots mixed into the batter. |
|
| 2086 |
carrot cakes |
The plural form of carrot cake; more than one (kind of) carrot cake. |
|
| 2087 |
coral |
Coral is a hard material formed on the bottom of the sea by the skeletons of small creatures. |
|
| 2088 |
corals |
The plural form of coral; more than one (kind of) coral. |
|
| 2089 |
conversion |
Conversion is the act or process of changing from one form to another. |
|
| 2090 |
conversions |
The plural form of conversion; more than one (kind of) conversion. |
|
| 2091 |
Connecticut |
Connecticut is one of the states in the United States. |
Hartford is the capital of Connecticut. |
| 2092 |
combative |
If someone or something is combative |
After some difficult questions, the president's tone became very combative. |
| 2093 |
combatively |
If something is done combatively |
|
| 2094 |
condescending |
If someone is condescending |
"I'll be there to help you in a minute," he said in a condescending tone. |
| 2095 |
condescend |
To condescend is to come down from a better place. |
|
| 2096 |
condescends |
The third-person singular form of condescend. |
|
| 2097 |
condescended |
The past tense and past participle of condescend. |
|
| 2098 |
crossbeam |
A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder. |
The workman hung a light from a crossbeam. |
| 2099 |
crossbeams |
The plural form of crossbeam; more than one (kind of) crossbeam. |
|
| 2100 |
condescensions |
The plural form of condescension; more than one (kind of) condescension. |
|
| 2101 |
curse |
A curse is a wish or hope that something bad will happen to someone or something. |
The evil queen put a curse on the young girl. |
| 2102 |
curses |
The plural form of curse; more than one (kind of) curse. |
|
| 2103 |
cursed |
If an item is cursed |
|
| 2104 |
cursing |
The present participle of curse. |
|
| 2105 |
cursedness |
Cursedness is the state or quality of being cursed. |
|
| 2106 |
circulate |
If something circulates |
The lungs move air in and out, and the heart beats to circulate the blood.; A large fan kept the air circulating in the room. |
| 2107 |
circulated |
The past tense and past participle of circulate. |
|
| 2108 |
circulating |
The present participle of circulate. |
|
| 2109 |
circulates |
The third-person singular form of circulate. |
|
| 2110 |
comeback |
A comeback is a return to a good state or condition. |
|
| 2111 |
comebacks |
The plural form of comeback; more than one (kind of) comeback. |
|
| 2112 |
chatterbox |
A chatterbox is someone who talks a lot or talks too much. |
|
| 2113 |
chatterboxes |
The plural form of chatterbox; more than one (kind of) chatterbox. |
|
| 2114 |
crimson |
A crimson is a deep red color with a hint of blue in it. |
|
| 2115 |
crimsons |
The plural form of crimson; more than one (kind of) crimson. |
|
| 2116 |
commute |
A commute is a regular journey to work or to school. |
|
| 2117 |
commutes |
The plural form of commute; more than one (kind of) commute. |
|
| 2118 |
commuted |
The past tense and past participle of commute. |
|
| 2119 |
commuting |
The present participle of commute. |
|
| 2120 |
commuter |
A commuter is someone that regularly travels to work or to school. |
|
| 2121 |
commuters |
The plural form of commuter; more than one (kind of) commuter. |
|
| 2122 |
compulsory |
When something is compulsory |
In most countries, it is compulsory to vote during elections and failing to do so is a crime. |
| 2123 |
cruise |
A cruise is a journey on water |
I went on a cruise during the holidays to relax. |
| 2124 |
cruises |
The plural form of cruise; more than one (kind of) cruise. |
|
| 2125 |
cruised |
The past tense and past participle of cruise. |
|
| 2126 |
cruising |
The present participle of cruise. |
|
| 2127 |
conclude |
When something concludes |
After giving a story of himself, the speaker concluded with an inspiring quote. |
| 2128 |
concludes |
The third-person singular form of conclude. |
|
| 2129 |
concluded |
The past tense and past participle of conclude. |
|
| 2130 |
concluding |
The present participle of conclude. |
|
| 2131 |
cross-purposes |
The plural form of cross-purpose; more than one (kind of) cross-purpose. |
|
| 2132 |
corporate officers |
The plural form of corporate officer; more than one (kind of) corporate officer. |
|
| 2133 |
cutenesses |
The plural form of cuteness; more than one (kind of) cuteness. |
|
| 2134 |
conatûs |
The plural form of conatus; more than one (kind of) conatus. |
|
| 2135 |
candid |
When someone is being candid |
I will be candid with you, that was the worst performance I have ever seen. |
| 2136 |
carriageway |
A carriageway is a part of a road that cars can drive on. |
|
| 2137 |
carriageways |
The plural form of carriageway; more than one (kind of) carriageway. |
|
| 2138 |
crumble |
When something crumbles |
The wall crumbled when the car crashed into it. |
| 2139 |
crumbles |
The third-person singular form of crumble. |
|
| 2140 |
crumbled |
The past tense and past participle of crumble. |
|
| 2141 |
crumbling |
The present participle of crumble. |
|
| 2142 |
compliant |
When someone is compliant |
Mary is a very compliant employee. |
| 2143 |
chlorophyll |
Chlorophyll is the green part of a leaf or any other plant that is in the chloroplast |
|
| 2144 |
chlorophylls |
The plural form of chlorophyll; more than one (kind of) chlorophyll. |
|
| 2145 |
copernicium |
Copernicium is a synthetic radioactive element with an atomic number of 112 and symbol Cn. |
|
| 2146 |
cute |
If someone or something is cute |
Nick is the cutest boy in the school, I want to date him.; Baby cats are so cute. |
| 2147 |
clog |
A clog is a blockage in a pipe. |
|
| 2148 |
cuter |
The comparative form of cute; more cute. |
|
| 2149 |
cutest |
The superlative form of cute; most cute. |
|
| 2150 |
cram |
When you cram |
|
| 2151 |
clogs |
The third-person singular form of clog. |
|
| 2152 |
clogged |
The past tense and past participle of clog. |
|
| 2153 |
clogging |
The present participle of clog. |
|
| 2154 |
crams |
The third-person singular form of cram. |
|
| 2155 |
crammed |
The past tense and past participle of cram. |
|
| 2156 |
cramming |
The present participle of cram. |
|
| 2157 |
conserve |
A conserve is an area of wilderness where human development is not allowed by law. |
|
| 2158 |
conserves |
The plural form of conserve; more than one (kind of) conserve. |
|
| 2159 |
conserved |
The past tense and past participle of conserve. |
|
| 2160 |
conserving |
The present participle of conserve. |
|
| 2161 |
columnist |
A columnist is someone who writes for a newspaper or magazine who offers opinions and a point of view. |
|
| 2162 |
columnists |
The plural form of columnist; more than one (kind of) columnist. |
|
| 2163 |
chick lit |
Chick lit is a genre of literature that is written for women. |
|
| 2164 |
Commonwealth of Nations |
The Commonwealth of Nations is a group of independent countries |
Canada is part of the Commonwealth of Nations. |
| 2165 |
confederation |
A confederation is a group of states that surrender some of their autonomy to a federal state that they are members of. |
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the European Union are examples of confederations. |
| 2166 |
confederations |
The plural form of confederation; more than one (kind of) confederation. |
|
| 2167 |
chronic |
If something is chronic |
Michelle is a chronic worrier who gets upset about everything. |
| 2168 |
Christian Science |
Christian Science is a Christian church founded by Mary Baker Eddy and based on her teachings. |
|
| 2169 |
cult |
A cult is a group that practices coercion and brainwashing on its followers. |
|
| 2170 |
cults |
The plural form of cult; more than one (kind of) cult. |
|
| 2171 |
condominium |
A condominium is a colony that is jointly ruled by two nations. |
New Hebridges was a condominium of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and France; Anglo-Egyptian Sudan was a condominium of the United Kingdom and Egypt. |
| 2172 |
condominiums |
The plural form of condominium; more than one (kind of) condominium. |
|
| 2173 |
celebration |
A celebration is a gathering of people for fun and entertainment |
We held a birthday celebration for Jane last Sunday. |
| 2174 |
celebrations |
The plural form of celebration; more than one (kind of) celebration. |
|
| 2175 |
contentment |
Contentment is a feeling of being happy and satisfied. |
The mother sighed with contentment when she held her baby. |
| 2176 |
contentments |
The plural form of contentment; more than one (kind of) contentment. |
|
| 2177 |
constitutional monarchy |
A constitutional monarchy is a type of monarchy where the monarch has very little political power. |
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and the royal family does not have a lot of power. |
| 2178 |
correctly |
If you do something correctly |
|
| 2179 |
constitutional monarchies |
The plural form of constitutional monarchy; more than one (kind of) constitutional monarchy. |
|
| 2180 |
Congolese |
A Congolese is a person from the Republic of the Congo or Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
King Leopold II of Belgium was a Congolese monarch. |
| 2181 |
coitus |
A coitus is when a person has sexual intercourse. The penis is inserted inside the vagina and usually until orgasm happens. |
|
| 2182 |
coming out |
The present participle of come out. |
|
| 2183 |
come out |
When someone comes out |
|
| 2184 |
comes out |
The third-person singular form of come out. |
|
| 2185 |
came out |
The past tense of come out. |
|
| 2186 |
commonplace |
When something is commonplace |
Almost no one visits the library anymore. Using the Internet for research has become commonplace. |
| 2187 |
commonplaces |
The plural form of commonplace; more than one (kind of) commonplace. |
|
| 2188 |
commonplaced |
The past tense and past participle of commonplace. |
|
| 2189 |
commonplacing |
The present participle of commonplace. |
|
| 2190 |
coffin |
A coffin is a box used to keep the dead body of a person. |
The family of Mary were very hurt to see her laying in her coffin.; After Mary's funeral was over, they took her coffin out of the church. |
| 2191 |
casket |
A casket is another word for a coffin |
We went to pick out a casket for our late grandmother. |
| 2192 |
correlation does not imply causation |
A rule of logic that states that though two events happen at the same time |
To say that because I drank Pepsi and I got diabetes the Pepsi caused the diabetes does not make sense because correlation does not imply causation. |
| 2193 |
Coptic Church |
The Coptic Church |
|
| 2194 |
Coca-Cola |
Coca-Cola is a brand of carbonated non-alcoholic cola drink. |
|
| 2195 |
cheapskate |
Someone who avoids giving money. |
|
| 2196 |
crackpot |
A crackpot is someone that is crazy and foolish |
That person must be a crackpot for giving an idea that does not work! |
| 2197 |
creepy |
When something is creepy |
|
| 2198 |
Church of England |
The Church of England is a Christian church in England and is the state church of that country. |
|
| 2199 |
Church of Ireland |
The Church of Ireland is an Anglican church in Ireland (both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland). |
|
| 2200 |
circumcision |
A circumcision is the removal of the foreskin of the penis. |
The circumcision of men penis is a tradition in some religions. |
| 2201 |
circumcisions |
The plural form of circumcision; more than one (kind of) circumcision. |
|
| 2202 |
champagne |
A champagne is a wine made from grapes grown in a part of France called Champagne. |
|
| 2203 |
correlation |
Correlation is a measure of the linear relationship between two random variables. If the correlation is higher than zero |
|
| 2204 |
chancellor |
A chancellor is a senior state or legal official. |
|
| 2205 |
civilization |
A civilization is an organized culture encompassing many communities |
|
| 2206 |
coffins |
The plural form of coffin; more than one (kind of) coffin. |
|
| 2207 |
coffined |
The past tense and past participle of coffin. |
|
| 2208 |
coffining |
The present participle of coffin. |
|
| 2209 |
caskets |
The plural form of casket; more than one (kind of) casket. |
|
| 2210 |
casketed |
The past tense and past participle of casket. |
|
| 2211 |
casketing |
The present participle of casket. |
|
| 2212 |
cha-chas |
The plural form of cha-cha; more than one (kind of) cha-cha. |
|
| 2213 |
crease |
A crease is a line or mark made by folding something that is soft. |
He forgot to iron his shirt on that day and went to work with many creases on his shirt. |
| 2214 |
champagnes |
The plural form of champagne; more than one (kind of) champagne. |
|
| 2215 |
champagned |
The past tense and past participle of champagne. |
|
| 2216 |
champagning |
The present participle of champagne. |
|
| 2217 |
creepier |
The comparative form of creepy; more creepy. |
|
| 2218 |
creepiest |
The superlative form of creepy; most creepy. |
|
| 2219 |
class action |
A class action is a type of lawsuit whereby a group of people are represented by one member of that group. |
|
| 2220 |
class actions |
The plural form of class action; more than one (kind of) class action. |
|
| 2221 |
communist |
A communist is a person who supports the political idea of communism |
Josef Stalin was a well-known communist leader. |
| 2222 |
creases |
The plural form of crease; more than one (kind of) crease. |
|
| 2223 |
creased |
The past tense and past participle of crease. |
|
| 2224 |
creasing |
The present participle of crease. |
|
| 2225 |
conscientious |
When someone is conscientious |
|
| 2226 |
classify |
When you classify something |
This murder case was classified as an accidental murder. |
| 2227 |
classifies |
The third-person singular form of classify. |
|
| 2228 |
classifying |
The present participle of classify. |
|
| 2229 |
classified |
When something is classified |
Whether or not the government is spying on us is something that I cannot say, it is classified. |
| 2230 |
classifieds |
The plural form of classified; more than one (kind of) classified. |
|
| 2231 |
communists |
The plural form of communist; more than one (kind of) communist. |
|
| 2232 |
correspondence |
If two people are in correspondence |
My brother and I have been in correspondence over what to do for my elderly father. |
| 2233 |
correspondences |
The plural form of correspondence; more than one (kind of) correspondence. |
|
| 2234 |
crackpots |
The plural form of crackpot; more than one (kind of) crackpot. |
|
| 2235 |
correlations |
The plural form of correlation; more than one (kind of) correlation. |
|
| 2236 |
Cyrillic |
Cyrillic is a type of alphabet or writing system. |
|
| 2237 |
chill |
If you chill something like a drink |
|
| 2238 |
chills |
The plural form of chill; more than one (kind of) chill. |
|
| 2239 |
cynic |
A cynic is a person who is sarcastic and has a negative attitude. |
|
| 2240 |
cynics |
The plural form of cynic; more than one (kind of) cynic. |
|
| 2241 |
cuplike |
If something is cuplike |
|
| 2242 |
carrier |
A carrier is a person who carries. |
|
| 2243 |
carriers |
The plural form of carrier; more than one (kind of) carrier. |
|
| 2244 |
callers |
The plural form of caller; more than one (kind of) caller. |
|
| 2245 |
cookbook |
A cookbook is a recipe book for cooking food. |
The cookbook taught me how to make pancakes. |
| 2246 |
cheapness |
Cheapness is the state or quality of being cheap. |
|
| 2247 |
croquet |
Croquet is a game that is played with a bat called a mallet and a hard ball. |
We played croquet in the afternoon. |
| 2248 |
cheapen |
If you cheapen something |
|
| 2249 |
cheapens |
The third-person singular form of cheapen. |
|
| 2250 |
cheapened |
The past tense and past participle of cheapen. |
|
| 2251 |
cheapening |
The present participle of cheapen. |
|
| 2252 |
classless |
If something is classless |
|
| 2253 |
classlessness |
Classlessness is the state or quality of being classless. |
|
| 2254 |
classy |
If something is classy |
|
| 2255 |
classiness |
Classiness is the state or quality of being classy. |
|
| 2256 |
chanced |
The past tense and past participle of chance. |
|
| 2257 |
chancing |
The past tense and past participle of chance. |
|
| 2258 |
cos |
Cos is a kind of lettuce with long |
|
| 2259 |
coz |
Coz is slang for cousin. |
|
| 2260 |
carer |
A carer is a person whose job is to take care of another person. |
|
| 2261 |
carers |
The plural form of carer; more than one (kind of) carer. |
|
| 2262 |
coldness |
Coldness is the state or quality of being cold. |
|
| 2263 |
causation |
Causation is the action of causing something to happen. |
|
| 2264 |
causations |
The plural form of causation; more than one (kind of) causation. |
|
| 2265 |
childlike |
If a person is childlike |
|
| 2266 |
catchers |
The plural form of catcher; more than one (kind of) catcher. |
|
| 2267 |
catchy |
Something that is catchy |
|
| 2268 |
causative |
If something is causative |
|
| 2269 |
centrist |
A centrist is a political moderate. |
|
| 2270 |
centrists |
The plural form of centrist; more than one (kind of) centrist. |
|
| 2271 |
centralism |
Centralism is a system of having a highly centralized state. |
|
| 2272 |
centralisms |
The plural form of centralism; more than one (kind of) centralism. |
|
| 2273 |
centrality |
Centrality is the state of being central. |
|
| 2274 |
centralities |
The plural form of centrality; more than one (kind of) centrality. |
|
| 2275 |
centrally |
Centrally is an adverb that describes things as being in a central area. |
|
| 2276 |
chappie |
A chappie is an alternative spelling of a chappy. |
|
| 2277 |
chappy |
A chappy is a chap |
|
| 2278 |
chappies |
The plural form of chappie; more than one (kind of) chappie. |
|
| 2279 |
centralize |
When a decision is made to centralize a government |
|
| 2280 |
centralizes |
The third-person singular form of centralize. |
|
| 2281 |
centralized |
The past tense and past participle of centralize. |
|
| 2282 |
centralizing |
The present participle of centralize. |
|
| 2283 |
claimant |
A claimant is a person making a claim. |
|
| 2284 |
claimants |
The plural form of claimant; more than one (kind of) claimant. |
|
| 2285 |
conversationalist |
A conversationalist is a person who has conversations. |
|
| 2286 |
conversationalists |
The plural form of conversationalist; more than one (kind of) conversationalist. |
|
| 2287 |
clearness |
Clearness is the state or quality of being clear. |
|
| 2288 |
centralise |
When a decision is made to centralise a government |
|
| 2289 |
centralises |
The third-person singular form of centralise. |
|
| 2290 |
centralised |
The past tense and past participle of centralise. |
|
| 2291 |
centralising |
The present participle of centralise. |
|
| 2292 |
centralization |
Centralization is when the government's power is centralized in the capitol and moved away from the local level. |
|
| 2293 |
centralizations |
The plural form of centralization; more than one (kind of) centralization. |
|
| 2294 |
committal |
Committal is when a person is sent to prison or jail for a crime he committed. |
|
| 2295 |
committals |
The plural form of committal; more than one (kind of) committal. |
|
| 2296 |
classier |
The comparative form of classy; more classy. |
|
| 2297 |
classiest |
The superlative form of classy; most classy. |
|
| 2298 |
consultant |
A consultant is a person who is consulted by another person |
The district hired a consultant to help write the letter to parents. |
| 2299 |
consultants |
The plural form of consultant; more than one (kind of) consultant. |
|
| 2300 |
correctness |
Correctness is the state or quality of being correct. |
|
| 2301 |
centralisation |
Centralisation is an alternative spelling of centralization. Centralisation is when the government's power is centralized in the capitol and moved away from the local level. |
|
| 2302 |
centralisations |
The plural form of centralisation; more than one (kind of) centralisation. |
|
| 2303 |
cleanness |
Cleanness is the state or quality of being clean. |
|
| 2304 |
crossness |
Crossness is the state or quality of being cross. |
|
| 2305 |
cleanliness |
Cleanliness is the state or quality of being clean. |
The cleanliness of her son's bedroom made the mother proud. |
| 2306 |
closeness |
Closeness is the state or quality of being close. |
|
| 2307 |
copyist |
A copyist is a person who publishes written copies of manuscripts. |
|
| 2308 |
copyists |
The plural form of copyist; more than one (kind of) copyist. |
|
| 2309 |
changer |
A changer is a person who changes things. |
|
| 2310 |
changers |
The plural form of changer; more than one (kind of) changer. |
|
| 2311 |
characterise |
If you characterise somebody or something in a particular way |
|
| 2312 |
characterises |
The third-person singular form of characterise. |
|
| 2313 |
characterised |
The past tense and past participle of characterise. |
|
| 2314 |
characterising |
The present participle of characterise. |
|
| 2315 |
characterization |
Your characterization of someone or something is the way you describe them |
His characterization of Filburn's actions as "weak sauce" were surprising since he has previously supported her.; I think it's a fair characterization to say the government failed to live up to its promises. |
| 2316 |
characterizations |
The plural form of characterization; more than one (kind of) characterization. |
|
| 2317 |
changeable |
If someone or something is changeable |
|
| 2318 |
correction |
Correction is when something is corrected. |
|
| 2319 |
corrections |
The plural form of correction; more than one (kind of) correction. |
|
| 2320 |
commonness |
Commonness is the state or quality of being common. |
The commonness of that coin type makes it less valuable to collectors. |
| 2321 |
cleaners |
The plural form of cleaner; more than one (kind of) cleaner. |
|
| 2322 |
commons |
The plural form of common; more than one (kind of) common. |
|
| 2323 |
classed |
The past tense and past participle of class. |
|
| 2324 |
classing |
The present participle of class. |
|
| 2325 |
clearance |
Clearance is the process of getting official permission for something. |
She needs to get top-secret security clearance before working on the secret program. |
| 2326 |
clearances |
The plural form of clearance; more than one (kind of) clearance. |
|
| 2327 |
charger |
A charger is a device that charges or recharges. |
|
| 2328 |
chargers |
The plural form of charger; more than one (kind of) charger. |
|
| 2329 |
completeness |
Completeness is the state or quality of being complete. |
|
| 2330 |
calumny |
Calumny is a lie about someone which is said in order to hurt their reputation. |
If he keeps speaking such calumny, I will never win the election. |
| 2331 |
calumnies |
The plural form of calumny; more than one (kind of) calumny. |
|
| 2332 |
counsel |
Counsel is the giving or receiving of advice. |
|
| 2333 |
counsels |
The plural form of counsel; more than one (kind of) counsel. |
|
| 2334 |
chancellors |
The plural form of chancellor; more than one (kind of) chancellor. |
|
| 2335 |
clawing |
The present participle of claw. |
|
| 2336 |
cheapskates |
The plural form of cheapskate; more than one (kind of) cheapskate. |
|
| 2337 |
cold-bloodedly |
When someone behaves cold-bloodedy |
|
| 2338 |
cold-heartedness |
cold-heartedness is when you are cold-hearted to someone else. |
|
| 2339 |
catarrhs |
The plural form of catarrh; more than one (kind of) catarrh. |
|
| 2340 |
community centres |
The plural form of community centre; more than one (kind of) community centre. |
|
| 2341 |
community center |
A community center is a place where people from the community can meet for social |
They play basketball at the community center every day. |
| 2342 |
community centers |
The plural form of community center; more than one (kind of) community center. |
|
| 2343 |
cheers up |
The third-person singular form of cheer up. |
|
| 2344 |
civilisation |
A civilisation is an organised culture encompassing many communities |
|
| 2345 |
civilisations |
The plural form of civilisation; more than one (kind of) civilisation. |
|
| 2346 |
civilizations |
The plural form of civilization; more than one (kind of) civilization. |
|
| 2347 |
covet |
If you covet something |
Much of the nobility coveted the king's wealth and power. |
| 2348 |
cut the mustard |
If something cuts the mustard |
My car is not new or fancy, but it cuts the mustard. |
| 2349 |
critter |
a critter is an animal. |
|
| 2350 |
cookiecutter sharks |
The plural form of cookiecutter shark; more than one (kind of) cookiecutter shark. |
|
| 2351 |
critters |
The plural form of critter; more than one (kind of) critter. |
|
| 2352 |
coconut |
A coconut is a large seed that grows in a coconut palm. |
|
| 2353 |
coconuts |
The plural form of coconut; more than one (kind of) coconut. |
|
| 2354 |
currawong |
A currawong is a type of bird. |
|
| 2355 |
crust |
A crust is something that is found around the side of a pastry. |
|
| 2356 |
composition |
The parts that make up something. |
|
| 2357 |
concur |
If you concur with something |
Do you concur with the details of the business plan? |
| 2358 |
cheery |
If you are cheery |
The family felt cheery on Christmas morning. |
| 2359 |
char |
When you char something |
Joseph forgot that the steak was cooking. By the time he remembered, it was charred so badly it looked like a black brick and tasted like ashes.; The house fire was so hot that the walls were 'charred. |
| 2360 |
chars |
The third-person singular form of char. |
|
| 2361 |
charred |
The past tense and past participle of char. |
|
| 2362 |
charring |
The present participle of char. |
|
| 2363 |
candlestick |
an object that holds a candle |
|
| 2364 |
Crete |
Crete is one of the Greek islands. |
|
| 2365 |
coke |
If you burn coal |
|
| 2366 |
cokes |
The plural form of coke; more than one (kind of) coke. |
|
| 2367 |
commandment |
A rule or law that is commanded |
The fifth commandment in the Ten Commandments is to honor your father and mother. |
| 2368 |
commandments |
The plural form of commandment; more than one (kind of) commandment. |
The Ten Commandments are some of the most important rules in the Bible. |
| 2369 |
cone |
A cone is a geometric shape with a circular flat base joined to a single point at the other end. |
|
| 2370 |
cones |
The plural form of cone; more than one (kind of) cone. |
|
| 2371 |
coned |
The past tense and past participle of cone. |
|
| 2372 |
coning |
The present participle of cone. |
|
| 2373 |
conceal |
When you conceal something |
The politician was charged for concealing that he had been involved with the company. |
| 2374 |
conceals |
The third-person singular form of conceal. |
|
| 2375 |
concealed |
The past tense and past participle of conceal. |
|
| 2376 |
concealing |
The present participle of conceal. |
|
| 2377 |
clearly |
If something is clearly true |
The building is clearly visible from the air. |
| 2378 |
cold-heartednesses |
The plural form of cold-heartedness; more than one (kind of) cold-heartedness. |
|
| 2379 |
clamp |
A clamp is a device that holds and fixes machine elements together. |
|
| 2380 |
clamps |
The plural form of clamp; more than one (kind of) clamp. |
|
| 2381 |
caw |
Caw is the crying sound of crow |
The caw of the crow perched near me was quite loud. |
| 2382 |
caws |
The plural form of caw; more than one (kind of) caw. |
|
| 2383 |
cawed |
The past tense and past participle of caw. |
|
| 2384 |
cawing |
The present participle of caw. |
|
| 2385 |
cognitive |
Cognitive skills |
Allowing children to play can improve the development of cognitive and social skills.; The six-year-old has behavioral and cognitive problems. |
| 2386 |
compatible |
Things or people are compatible when they can work and communicate with each other without problems |
|
| 2387 |
cauliflower |
Cauliflower is a white broccoli-like vegetable |
I grow cauliflowers in my garden. |
| 2388 |
closely |
If something is closely related |
The birds on this island are closely related to those on the mainland. |
| 2389 |
classmate |
Classmate is a person (a student) who studies in the same class as you (in a school). |
My classmate finished his assignment. |
| 2390 |
classmates |
The plural form of classmate; more than one (kind of) classmate. |
|
| 2391 |
calm down |
To calm down is to go from bad feelings (anger |
The little boy began crying when the airplane started flying, but he calmed down after a few minutes. |
| 2392 |
compositions |
The plural form of composition; more than one (kind of) composition. |
|
| 2393 |
concise |
A speech or piece of writing that is concise shows the important information in the fewest words possible. |
|
| 2394 |
checkers |
Checkers is a game played on a checker board that uses circle-shaped pieces. |
Do you want to play checkers? |
| 2395 |
carbs |
Another name for carbohydrates. |
I'm gonna eat less carbs as part of my diet. |
| 2396 |
conductor |
A conductor is a person who controls the tempo of an orchestra. |
|
| 2397 |
celery |
Celery is a type of vegetable eaten mostly for their fiberous stalks. |
I grow celery in my garden. |
| 2398 |
conductors |
The plural form of conductor; more than one (kind of) conductor. |
|
| 2399 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia. Its capital city is Phnom Penh. |
|
| 2400 |
caprice |
When someone has a caprice |
You should not give permission to your child's every caprice. |
| 2401 |
curriculum |
The set of courses |
|
| 2402 |
collaborate |
To collaborate is to work with others. |
They collaborated on the project. |
| 2403 |
couch |
A soft |
Our pet cat and dog are both sitting down the couch. |
| 2404 |
couches |
The plural form of couch; more than one (kind of) couch. |
|
| 2405 |
collaborates |
The third-person singular form of collaborate. |
|
| 2406 |
collaborated |
The past tense and past participle of collaborate. |
|
| 2407 |
collaborating |
The present participle of collaborate. |
|
| 2408 |
cannonade |
Cannonade is a use of cannons and other artillery for a long time. |
|
| 2409 |
cannonades |
The plural form of cannonade; more than one (kind of) cannonade. |
|
| 2410 |
cannon |
A cannon is a large gun that is placed on the ground to shoot cannonballs by exploding gunpowder. |
|
| 2411 |
candlesticks |
The plural form of candlestick; more than one (kind of) candlestick. |
|
| 2412 |
cannabises |
The plural form of cannabis; more than one (kind of) cannabis. |
|
| 2413 |
cling |
If something clings to something else |
|
| 2414 |
chestnut |
A chestnut is a type of tree. |
|
| 2415 |
chestnuts |
The plural form of chestnut; more than one (kind of) chestnut. |
|
| 2416 |
catsup |
Another word for ketchup. |
|
| 2417 |
Catalan |
Catalan is the language in Catalonia. |
|
| 2418 |
Catalans |
The plural form of Catalan; more than one (kind of) Catalan. |
|
| 2419 |
cm |
Short for centimeter or centimeters. |
I am 150 cm tall. |
| 2420 |
cauliflowers |
The plural form of cauliflower; more than one (kind of) cauliflower. |
|
| 2421 |
celeries |
The plural form of celery; more than one (kind of) celery. |
|
| 2422 |
Californian |
A Californian is a person or thing that comes from California. |
|
| 2423 |
Californians |
The plural form of Californian; more than one (kind of) Californian. |
|
| 2424 |
capitalists |
The plural form of capitalist; more than one (kind of) capitalist. |
|
| 2425 |
ch |
Short for chapter or chapters. |
I have read up to ch 5. |
| 2426 |
campuses |
The plural form of campus; more than one (kind of) campus. |
|
| 2427 |
cartoonist |
A cartoonist is someone who draws cartoons. |
The cartoonist draws for the newspaper. |
| 2428 |
cartoonists |
The plural form of cartoonist; more than one (kind of) cartoonist. |
|
| 2429 |
clouts |
The plural form of clout; more than one (kind of) clout. |
|
| 2430 |
convicts |
The third-person singular form of convict. |
|
| 2431 |
convicted |
The past tense and past participle of convict. |
|
| 2432 |
convicting |
The present participle of convict. |
|
| 2433 |
capt |
Short for captain or captains. |
|
| 2434 |
capts |
Short for captains. |
|
| 2435 |
clings |
The third-person singular form of cling. |
|
| 2436 |
clung |
The past tense and past participle of cling. |
|
| 2437 |
clinging |
The present participle of cling. |
|
| 2438 |
commie |
A commie is another word for communist. |
The commies sent troops to Afghanistan.; Have those commies ever studied about what the Soviet Union was like?. |
| 2439 |
commies |
The plural form of commie; more than one (kind of) commie. |
|
| 2440 |
creatures |
The plural form of creature; more than one (kind of) creature. |
|
| 2441 |
Catalonia |
Catalonia is a province in Spain. |
|
| 2442 |
carvings |
The plural form of carving; more than one (kind of) carving. |
|
| 2443 |
confession |
A confession is when someone admits to doing something. |
He gave a confession about the problem. |
| 2444 |
confessions |
The plural form of confession; more than one (kind of) confession. |
|
| 2445 |
Charles |
Charles is a male given name. |
|
| 2446 |
Christopher |
Christopher is a male given name. |
|
| 2447 |
Carl |
Carl is a male given name. |
|
| 2448 |
Curtis |
Curtis is a male given name. |
|
| 2449 |
Calvin |
Calvin is a male given name. |
|
| 2450 |
Chester |
Chester is a male given name. |
|
| 2451 |
Caterina |
Caterina is a female given name. |
|
| 2452 |
Caleb |
Caleb is a male given name. |
|
| 2453 |
Cedric |
Cedric is a male given name. |
|
| 2454 |
Cuthbert |
Cuthbert is a male given name. |
|
| 2455 |
Casper |
Casper is a male given name. |
|
| 2456 |
Clyde |
Clyde is a male given name. |
|
| 2457 |
Candace |
Candace is a female given name. |
|
| 2458 |
clef |
A clef is a sign that is put at the left of each musical staff. |
Viola music is written in the alto clef. |
| 2459 |
clefs |
The plural form of clef; more than one (kind of) clef. |
|
| 2460 |
contrabass |
Contrabass a big stringed instrument that is bigger than the cello. |
|
| 2461 |
contrabassoon |
A contrabassoon is a bigger version of a bassoon that plays at a lower pitch. |
The orchestra has two Amati contrabassoons. |
| 2462 |
contrabassoons |
The plural form of contrabassoon; more than one (kind of) contrabassoon. |
|
| 2463 |
contrabasses |
The plural form of contrabass; more than one (kind of) contrabass. |
|
| 2464 |
contrabassoonist |
A contrabassoonist is a person who plays the contrabassoon. |
|
| 2465 |
contrabassoonists |
The plural form of contrabassoonist; more than one (kind of) contrabassoonist. |
|
| 2466 |
contention |
A contention is a major disagreement. |
The road was a point of contention. |
| 2467 |
contentions |
The plural form of contention; more than one (kind of) contention. |
|
| 2468 |
canoe |
A canoe is a type of boat that is moved by paddles. |
The lake can be travelled on by canoe. |
| 2469 |
canoes |
The plural form of canoe; more than one (kind of) canoe. |
|
| 2470 |
canoed |
The past tense and past participle of canoe. |
|
| 2471 |
canoeing |
The present participle of canoe. |
|
| 2472 |
capsize |
If a boat capsizes |
The canoe capsized. |
| 2473 |
capsizes |
The third-person singular form of capsize. |
|
| 2474 |
capsized |
The past tense and past participle of capsize. |
|
| 2475 |
capsizing |
The present participle of capsize. |
|
| 2476 |
chargeable |
Something that is chargeable can be charged. |
|
| 2477 |
Cold War |
The Cold War was the time when the United States and the Soviet Union were very hostile towards each other. |
The Space Race was part of the Cold War. |
| 2478 |
co-producer |
A co-producer is someone who produces a project along with one or more other producers. |
|
| 2479 |
co-producers |
The plural form of co-producer; more than one (kind of) co-producer. |
|
| 2480 |
cymbal |
A cymbal is a round |
Drum kits usually have a cymbal. |
| 2481 |
cymbals |
The plural form of cymbal; more than one (kind of) cymbal. |
|
| 2482 |
Conan |
Conan is a male given name. |
|
| 2483 |
choreographer |
A choreographer is a person who choreographs dances. |
The choreographer worked on all the dances in the movie. |
| 2484 |
choreographers |
The plural form of choreographer; more than one (kind of) choreographer. |
|
| 2485 |
cookbooks |
The plural form of cookbook; more than one (kind of) cookbook. |
|
| 2486 |
companion |
A companion is somebody who you spend time with |
In some places, it's best to travel with a companion.; Because she is blind, the dog is her constant companion. |
| 2487 |
classification |
A classification the system of groups that are based on the characteristics of the group members. |
Linnaeus was known for his system of plant classification, which ordered plants according to their sexual parts.; The Library of Congress Classification puts these books together. |
| 2488 |
classifications |
The plural form of classification; more than one (kind of) classification. |
|
| 2489 |
cupcake |
A cupcake is a small cake that is baked in a small cup. |
They baked cupcakes for the bake sale. |
| 2490 |
cupcakes |
The plural form of cupcake; more than one (kind of) cupcake. |
|
| 2491 |
chipped |
The past tense and past participle of chip. |
|
| 2492 |
chipping |
The present participle of chip. |
|
| 2493 |
customary |
If something is customary |
Before the meeting, there were the customary greetings and exchange of gifts. |
| 2494 |
citrus |
A citrus is a tree that can grow oranges |
We can't grow citrus trees in Canada. |
| 2495 |
citruses |
The plural form of citrus; more than one (kind of) citrus. |
|
| 2496 |
cape |
A cape is a long piece of cloth tied around the neck and worn down the back. |
|
| 2497 |
capes |
The plural form of cape; more than one (kind of) cape. |
|
| 2498 |
councilmen |
The plural form of councilman; more than one (kind of) councilman. |
|
| 2499 |
cultivate |
If you cultivate a crop |
By 3,600 years ago, farmers were cultivating cereals at a high altitude. |
| 2500 |
cultivates |
The third-person singular form of cultivate. |
|
| 2501 |
cultivated |
The past tense and past participle of cultivate. |
|
| 2502 |
cultivating |
The present participle of cultivate. |
|
| 2503 |
collector |
A collector is somebody who collects things |
A collector would be willing to pay a lot of money for that painting. |
| 2504 |
confront |
If you are confronted with something |
The man confronted the burglar. |
| 2505 |
confronts |
The third-person singular form of confront. |
|
| 2506 |
confronted |
The past tense and past participle of confront. |
|
| 2507 |
confronting |
The present participle of confront. |
|
| 2508 |
cucumber |
A cucumber is a type of vine. |
|
| 2509 |
cucumbers |
The plural form of cucumber; more than one (kind of) cucumber. |
|
| 2510 |
compulsion |
If you have a compulsion to do something |
|
| 2511 |
compulsions |
The plural form of compulsion; more than one (kind of) compulsion. |
|
| 2512 |
CEO |
CEO is a short way of saying "chief executive officer". |
The CEO runs the company. |
| 2513 |
chief executive officer |
The chief executive officer is the person in a corporation or company that has the most power. |
The chief executive officer passed a new rule for the company. |
| 2514 |
curling |
The present participle of curl. |
|
| 2515 |
chief executive officers |
The plural form of chief executive officer; more than one (kind of) chief executive officer. |
|
| 2516 |
churn |
If you churn something |
To make butter, we churn the milk. |
| 2517 |
churns |
The third-person singular form of churn. |
|
| 2518 |
churned |
The past tense and past participle of churn. |
|
| 2519 |
churning |
The present participle of churn. |
|
| 2520 |
conquer |
If one side conquers in a war |
Alexander conquered most of Europe and North Africa. |
| 2521 |
complication |
A complication is something that makes your job more difficult. |
When the switch broke, it added a new complication. |
| 2522 |
congratulations |
You say congratulations when a happy event happens |
So you can drive now. Congratulations! |
| 2523 |
chimpanzee |
A chimpanzee is an ape that lives in Africa. |
|
| 2524 |
conform |
If you conform to something |
He changed his clothes to conform to local tastes. |
| 2525 |
cockatoo |
A cockatoo is a kind of parrot from Australia. |
|
| 2526 |
cultivation |
Cultivation is the process of growing or improving something |
There is a long history of rice cultivation in the region. |
| 2527 |
cut out |
If you cut out something |
Cut out the letter and place it on my desk, please. |
| 2528 |
companionship |
Companionship is the state of having a friend with you. |
She keeps a dog for companionship.; The women support each other and provide companionship and humor. |
| 2529 |
conqueror |
A conqueror is a country |
The first Spanish conquerors defeated the native Americans by infecting them with diseases. |
| 2530 |
cultivator |
A cultivator is a tool or machine that breaks up the earth for farming or gardening. |
He drove the cultivator around the fields before seeding. |
| 2531 |
cancan |
The cancan is a dance where people stand in a line and kick their legs high in the air. |
|
| 2532 |
chainsaw |
A chainsaw is a tool used to cut wood. |
He used the chainsaw to cut through the tree. |
| 2533 |
cuboid |
A cuboid is a 3D shape with rectangular sides. |
|
| 2534 |
commend |
If you commend someone |
The president commended the soldier for their bravery. |
| 2535 |
compulsive |
If you are compulsive |
Her compulsive gambling was causing a lot of problems in her life. |
| 2536 |
contronym |
A contronym is a word with two different meanings |
|
| 2537 |
citation |
A citation is a notice given to a person who has to go to court. |
|
| 2538 |
consequently |
The word consequently is used show what happened as a result or consequence of an event. |
He did not wake up early in the morning. Consequently, he was late to work.; The man looked at a pet shop nearby. Consequently, he remembered the dog he had left at home. |
| 2539 |
consecutive |
Consecutive events follow one another with no other in between. |
We were given homework over five consecutive days. |
| 2540 |
contempt |
Contempt is the feeling that a person or a thing is useless or deserves to be looked down upon. |
|
| 2541 |
chaotic |
Someone or something that is chaotic is unpredictable. |
|
| 2542 |
clam |
A clam is a type of shellfish with a hard shell and a small opening that allows the flow of nutrients in and out of it. |
|
| 2543 |
computer game |
A computer game is a type of game that is played on a computer. |
Why do you always play computer games instead of doing homework? |
| 2544 |
calculus |
Calculus is a branch of mathematics that involves understanding mathematical functions. |
One use of calculus is for finding rates of change and maximization. |
| 2545 |
conforms |
The third-person singular form of conform. |
|
| 2546 |
conforming |
The present participle of conform. |
|
| 2547 |
conformed |
The past tense and past participle of conform. |
|
| 2548 |
conventional |
Something that is conventional is what is generally done |
The conventional temperature is at 22C.; The train runs on conventional rails.; I prefer more conventional clothing. |
| 2549 |
clams |
The plural form of clam; more than one (kind of) clam. |
|
| 2550 |
conspire |
If people are conspiring |
The group was caught conspiring to overthrow the leader.; The senators conspired to kill Caesar, an act they accomplished. |
| 2551 |
conspiring |
The present participle of conspire. |
|
| 2552 |
conspired |
The past tense and past participle of conspire. |
|
| 2553 |
conspires |
The third-person singular form of conspire. |
|
| 2554 |
curly |
Something that is curly is rounded or spiral in shape. |
I have curly hair. |
| 2555 |
cum |
If you cum |
|
| 2556 |
cob |
A cob is the part of the corn that is made of a hard husk surrounded by many kernels. |
|
| 2557 |
cobs |
The plural form of cob; more than one (kind of) cob. |
|
| 2558 |
clothesline |
A clothesline is a place to hang clothing to dry and is usually made of rope or plastic wire. |
Please help me to hang these towels on the clothesline outside. |
| 2559 |
clotheslines |
The plural form of clothesline; more than one (kind of) clothesline. |
|
| 2560 |
CD |
A CD is a type of plastic disk that is used to store computer files. |
The singer released his new CD album. |
| 2561 |
compact disc |
A compact disc is a plastic disc that is used to store computer files. |
The entire music album is on that compact disc. |
| 2562 |
councillor |
A councillor is a member of a council. |
Half of the councillors voted against expanding the metro. |
| 2563 |
councillors |
The plural form of councillor; more than one (kind of) councillor. |
|
| 2564 |
cobblers |
The plural form of cobbler; more than one (kind of) cobbler. |
|
| 2565 |
clerical |
Clerical work |
We didn't get the proper refund because of a clerical error.; My children have held various clerical jobs. |
| 2566 |
constable |
A constable is a low-ranking member of the police. |
Thunder Point has a constable but no other local law enforcement. |
| 2567 |
courtesy |
Courtesy is beliefs and actions related to being polite and respectful. |
Our teachers treated us with courtesy and kindness. |
| 2568 |
cramping |
The present participle of cramp. |
|
| 2569 |
chip in |
If you chip in to something |
Everyone chipped in and bought a gift for him. |
| 2570 |
cheesy |
If something is cheesy |
The movie showing in theatres was fairly cheesy for a children's movie. |
| 2571 |
cheesier |
The comparative form of cheesy; more cheesy. |
|
| 2572 |
cheesiest |
The superlative form of cheesy; most cheesy. |
|
| 2573 |
criminalize |
If something is criminalized |
Advocates pushed for gun possession to be criminalized. |
| 2574 |
criminalizes |
The third-person singular form of criminalize. |
|
| 2575 |
criminalized |
The past tense and past participle of criminalize. |
|
| 2576 |
criminalizing |
The present participle of criminalize. |
|
| 2577 |
confrontation |
A confrontation between two or more groups is when they challenge or confront each other. |
In a tense confrontation, the two men argued with each other. |
| 2578 |
confrontations |
The plural form of confrontation; more than one (kind of) confrontation. |
|
| 2579 |
conundrum |
A conundrum is a difficult question or riddle. |
|
| 2580 |
coulda |
Short for could have. |
I coulda gone shopping, but it's late now. |
| 2581 |
cesium |
Cesium is an American spelling of caesium. |
|
| 2582 |
cuprum |
Another term for copper |
|
| 2583 |
chi |
Twenty second letter of Greek. |
|
| 2584 |
CPI |
CPI is abbreviation for consumer price index |
|
| 2585 |
counteract |
If something counteracts the effects of something else |
Alcohol will counteract the effects of learning. |
| 2586 |
cache |
A cache is a store of things that might be needed in the future. |
The Antarctic expedition left food caches for the return journey. |
| 2587 |
caches |
The plural form of cache; more than one (kind of) cache. |
|
| 2588 |
constables |
The plural form of constable; more than one (kind of) constable. |
|
| 2589 |
catchier |
The comparative form of catchy; more catchy. |
|
| 2590 |
catchiest |
The superlative form of catchy; most catchy. |
|
| 2591 |
communism |
Communism is any ideology that is socialist |
Many countries around the world tried to institute communism. |
| 2592 |
communisms |
The plural form of communism; more than one (kind of) communism. |
|
| 2593 |
curse word |
A curse word is a word that is not nice to say and is impolite and/or offensive. |
|
| 2594 |
curse words |
The plural form of curse word; more than one (kind of) curse word. |
|
| 2595 |
cuts out |
The third-person singular form of cut out. |
|
| 2596 |
cutting out |
The present participle of cut out. |
|
| 2597 |
candied |
A food that is candied is covered in sugar. |
The town fair always has candied apples for sale. |
| 2598 |
candying |
The present participle of candy. |
|
| 2599 |
cuboids |
The plural form of cuboid; more than one (kind of) cuboid. |
|
| 2600 |
curlier |
The comparative form of curly; more curly. |
|
| 2601 |
curliest |
The superlative form of curly; most curly. |
|
| 2602 |
cancans |
The plural form of cancan; more than one (kind of) cancan. |
|
| 2603 |
crispy |
If something is crispy |
The chips Mary brought are very crispy. |
| 2604 |
crispier |
The comparative form of crispy; more crispy. |
|
| 2605 |
crispiest |
The superlative form of crispy; most crispy. |
|
| 2606 |
counseled |
The past tense and past participle of counsel. |
|
| 2607 |
counseling |
& (uncountable) If you need counseling |
The boy requires counseling from Mrs Smith. |
| 2608 |
counselings |
The plural form of counseling; more than one (kind of) counseling. |
|
| 2609 |
counselling |
& (uncountable) If you need counselling |
The boy requires counseling from Mrs Smith. |
| 2610 |
counsellings |
The plural form of counselling; more than one (kind of) counselling. |
|
| 2611 |
counselled |
The past tense and past participle of counsel. |
|
| 2612 |
companionships |
The plural form of companionship; more than one (kind of) companionship. |
|
| 2613 |
cultivations |
The plural form of cultivation; more than one (kind of) cultivation. |
|
| 2614 |
complications |
The plural form of complication; more than one (kind of) complication. |
|
| 2615 |
conquers |
The third-person singular form of conquer. |
|
| 2616 |
conquered |
The past tense and past participle of conquer. |
|
| 2617 |
conquering |
The present participle of conquer. |
|
| 2618 |
collectors |
The plural form of collector; more than one (kind of) collector. |
|
| 2619 |
companions |
The plural form of companion; more than one (kind of) companion. |
|
| 2620 |
counteracts |
The third-person singular form of counteract. |
|
| 2621 |
counteracted |
The past tense and past participle of counteract. |
|
| 2622 |
counteracting |
The present participle of counteract. |
|
| 2623 |
cargoes |
The plural form of cargo; more than one (kind of) cargo. |
|
| 2624 |
concurs |
The third-person singular form of concur. |
|
| 2625 |
concurred |
The past tense and past participle of concur. |
|
| 2626 |
concurring |
The present participle of concur. |
|
| 2627 |
croquets |
The plural form of croquet; more than one (kind of) croquet. |
|
| 2628 |
cannons |
The plural form of cannon; more than one (kind of) cannon. |
|
| 2629 |
conundrums |
The plural form of conundrum; more than one (kind of) conundrum. |
|
| 2630 |
conundra |
The plural form of conundrum; more than one (kind of) conundrum. |
|
| 2631 |
chis |
The plural form of chi; more than one (kind of) chi. |
|
| 2632 |
chainsaws |
The plural form of chainsaw; more than one (kind of) chainsaw. |
|
| 2633 |
covets |
The third-person singular form of covet. |
|
| 2634 |
coveted |
If something is coveted |
The Nobel Prize is the most recognized scientific award, as well as the most coveted. |
| 2635 |
coveting |
The present participle of covet. |
|
| 2636 |
chimpanzees |
The plural form of chimpanzee; more than one (kind of) chimpanzee. |
|
| 2637 |
craftier |
The comparative form of crafty; more crafty. |
|
| 2638 |
craftiest |
The superlative form of crafty; most crafty. |
|
| 2639 |
checkbook |
A checkbook is a book containing blank cheques given to people with bank accounts. |
He took his checkbook to the auction so that he could pay for any items he bought. |
| 2640 |
checkbooks |
The plural form of checkbook; more than one (kind of) checkbook. |
|
| 2641 |
Chris |
Chris is a male given name. |
|
| 2642 |
cartography |
Cartography is the creation of charts and maps based on the geographical layout of a place. |
|
| 2643 |
cartographies |
The plural form of cartography; more than one (kind of) cartography. |
|
| 2644 |
cums |
The third-person singular form of cum. |
|
| 2645 |
cummed |
The past tense and past participle of cum. |
|
| 2646 |
cumming |
The present participle of cum. |
|
| 2647 |
cultivators |
The plural form of cultivator; more than one (kind of) cultivator. |
|
| 2648 |
courtesies |
The plural form of courtesy; more than one (kind of) courtesy. |
|
| 2649 |
conquerors |
The plural form of conqueror; more than one (kind of) conqueror. |
|
| 2650 |
criminalise |
If something is criminalised |
Advocates pushed for gun possession to be criminalised. |
| 2651 |
criminalises |
The third-person singular form of criminalise. |
|
| 2652 |
criminalised |
The past tense and past participle of criminalise. |
|
| 2653 |
criminalising |
The present participle of criminalise. |
|
| 2654 |
characterisation |
Your characterisation of someone or something is the way you describe them |
His characterisation of Filburn's actions as "weak sauce" were surprising since he has previously supported her.; I think it's a fair characterisation to say the government failed to live up to its promises. |
| 2655 |
characterisations |
The plural form of characterisation; more than one (kind of) characterisation. |
|
| 2656 |
client-server |
A client-server is a computer system in which a central server provides data to a number of networked workstations. |
|
| 2657 |
cached |
The past tense and past participle of cache. |
|
| 2658 |
caching |
The present participle of cache. |
|
| 2659 |
clamped |
The past tense and past participle of clamp. |
|
| 2660 |
clamping |
The present participle of clamp. |
|
| 2661 |
cheerleader |
A cheerleader is someone who encourages applause and cheers during a sports game. |
|
| 2662 |
cheerleaders |
The plural form of cheerleader; more than one (kind of) cheerleader. |
|
| 2663 |
cattleman |
A cattleman is a person who raises or tends cattle. |
|
| 2664 |
cattlemen |
The plural form of cattleman; more than one (kind of) cattleman. |
|
| 2665 |
chauffeured |
The past tense and past participle of chauffeur. |
|
| 2666 |
chauffeuring |
The present participle of chauffeur. |
|
| 2667 |
Cheyenne |
Cheyenne is a female given name. |
|
| 2668 |
combustion |
Combustion is the act or process of burning. |
Governments condemn the combustion of plastic as it is not environmentally friendly. |
| 2669 |
combustions |
The plural form of combustion; more than one (kind of) combustion. |
|
| 2670 |
Columbus |
Columbus is a male given name. |
|
| 2671 |
cappuccino |
Cappuccino is an Italian coffee-based beverage that is made from espresso and steamed or frothed milk. |
|
| 2672 |
cappuccinos |
The plural form of cappuccino; more than one (kind of) cappuccino. |
|
| 2673 |
cascaded |
The past tense and past participle of cascade. |
|
| 2674 |
cascading |
The present participle of cascade. |
|
| 2675 |
cavern |
A cavern is a large cave. |
|
| 2676 |
caverns |
The plural form of cavern; more than one (kind of) cavern. |
|
| 2677 |
claustrophobia |
Claustrophobia is the fear of tight spaces. |
|
| 2678 |
claustrophobic |
If someone is claustrophobic |
|
| 2679 |
claustrophobics |
The plural form of claustrophobic; more than one (kind of) claustrophobic. |
|
| 2680 |
cloak |
A cloak is a long outer garment that is worn over the shoulders and covering the back. |
|
| 2681 |
cloaks |
The plural form of cloak; more than one (kind of) cloak. |
|
| 2682 |
cloaked |
The past tense and past participle of cloak. |
|
| 2683 |
cloaking |
The present participle of cloak. |
|
| 2684 |
coiled |
The past tense and past participle of coil. |
|
| 2685 |
coiling |
The present participle of coil. |
|
| 2686 |
chisel |
A chisel is a cutting tool consisting of a slim and sharp metal block and a wooden handle. |
|
| 2687 |
chisels |
The plural form of chisel; more than one (kind of) chisel. |
|
| 2688 |
chiseled |
The past tense and past participle of chisel. |
|
| 2689 |
chiseling |
The present participle of chisel. |
|
| 2690 |
chiselled |
The past tense and past participle of chisel. |
|
| 2691 |
chiselling |
The present participle of chisel. |
|
| 2692 |
collision |
A collision is something hitting something else. |
The road was closed after a collision between two trucks. |
| 2693 |
collisions |
The plural form of collision; more than one (kind of) collision. |
|
| 2694 |
collide |
If something collides with something else |
She collided with someone. |
| 2695 |
collides |
The third-person singular form of collide. |
|
| 2696 |
collided |
The past tense and past participle of collide. |
|
| 2697 |
colliding |
The present participle of collide. |
|
| 2698 |
conclusive |
If something is conclusive |
|
| 2699 |
cooped |
The past tense and past participle of coop. |
|
| 2700 |
cooping |
The present participle of coop. |
|
| 2701 |
converge |
If two or more objects approach each other |
The mountains converge into a single ridge. |
| 2702 |
converges |
The third-person singular form of converge. |
|
| 2703 |
converged |
The past tense and past participle of converge. |
|
| 2704 |
converging |
The present participle of converge. |
|
| 2705 |
corrode |
If something corrodes |
Due to the prolonged exposure to acid rain, the metal and limestone started to corrode. |
| 2706 |
corrodes |
The third-person singular form of corrode. |
|
| 2707 |
corroded |
The past tense and past participle of corrode. |
|
| 2708 |
corroding |
The present participle of corrode. |
|
| 2709 |
corrosive |
If something is corrosive |
Hydrochloric acid is a corrosive substance. |
| 2710 |
corrosion |
Corrosion is the breakdown of materials due to chemical reactions. |
Painting an aircraft is a way to prevent corrosion. |
| 2711 |
corrosions |
The plural form of corrosion; more than one (kind of) corrosion. |
|
| 2712 |
Ceres |
Ceres is the Roman goddess of agriculture; equivalent to the Greek goddess Demeter. |
|
| 2713 |
cremate |
If you cremate a something |
Humans have an option to either be cremated or buried after they die. |
| 2714 |
cremates |
The third-person singular form of cremate. |
|
| 2715 |
cremated |
The past tense and past participle of cremate. |
|
| 2716 |
cremating |
The present participle of cremate. |
|
| 2717 |
cremation |
Cremation is the process of cremating the dead. |
Due to his religious believes, he chose cremation over burial. |
| 2718 |
cremations |
The plural form of cremation; more than one (kind of) cremation. |
|
| 2719 |
crematorium |
A crematorium is a place where the bodies of dead people are cremated. |
|
| 2720 |
crematoriums |
The plural form of crematorium; more than one (kind of) crematorium. |
|
| 2721 |
crematoria |
The plural form of crematorium; more than one (kind of) crematorium. |
|
| 2722 |
confinement |
Confinement is the act of confining or the state of being confined. |
|
| 2723 |
confinements |
The plural form of confinement; more than one (kind of) confinement. |
|
| 2724 |
childbirth |
Childbirth is the process of giving birth to a child. |
|
| 2725 |
Chinglish |
Chinglish is a type of English that is influenced by modern Chinese. |
|
| 2726 |
controllable |
If something is controllable it can be directed or commanded. |
|
| 2727 |
consciousness |
Consciousness is a person's awareness or perception of something. |
|
| 2728 |
consciousnesses |
The plural form of consciousness; more than one (kind of) consciousness. |
|
| 2729 |
crumb |
A crumb is a very small piece of something that broke off from a larger piece. |
The pigeons were pecking at crumbs of bread on the ground. |
| 2730 |
crumbs |
The plural form of crumb; more than one (kind of) crumb. |
|
| 2731 |
crumbed |
The past tense and past participle of crumb. |
|
| 2732 |
crumbing |
The present participle of crumb. |
|
| 2733 |
cheerfully |
If someone is doing something cheerfully |
|
| 2734 |
commotion |
A commotion is a noise or confusion that happens suddenly for a brief period. |
She was distracted by the commotion across the street. |
| 2735 |
commotions |
The plural form of commotion; more than one (kind of) commotion. |
|
| 2736 |
crackle |
A crackle is a fizzing and popping sound. |
|
| 2737 |
crackles |
The plural form of crackle; more than one (kind of) crackle. |
|
| 2738 |
crackled |
The past tense and past participle of crackle. |
|
| 2739 |
crackling |
Crackling is the crispy skin of roast pork. |
He tasted the crackling for the first time in his life. |
| 2740 |
cracklings |
The plural form of crackling; more than one (kind of) crackling. |
|
| 2741 |
concave |
If the surface of something is concave |
|
| 2742 |
convex |
If the surface of something is convex |
|
| 2743 |
coercion |
Coercion is the act or process of using power to make someone do something they don't want to. |
There is no reason to believe that his actions were the result of coercion. |
| 2744 |
coercions |
The plural form of coercion; more than one (kind of) coercion. |
|
| 2745 |
congest |
If a road is congested |
The road is congested with the peak hour traffic. |
| 2746 |
congests |
The third-person singular form of congest. |
|
| 2747 |
congested |
The past tense and past participle of congest. |
|
| 2748 |
congesting |
The present participle of congest. |
|
| 2749 |
congestion |
Congestion occurs when there is a blockage of the passage due to the buildup of something. |
The traffic report states that there is a severe traffic congestion down the road. |
| 2750 |
congestions |
The plural form of congestion; more than one (kind of) congestion. |
|
| 2751 |
chatty |
If a person is chatty |
|
| 2752 |
chattier |
The comparative form of chatty; more chatty. |
|
| 2753 |
chattiest |
The superlative form of chatty; most chatty. |
|
| 2754 |
crunchy |
If something is crunchy |
|
| 2755 |
crunchier |
The comparative form of crunchy; more crunchy. |
|
| 2756 |
crunchiest |
The superlative form of crunchy; most crunchy. |
|
| 2757 |
chopstick |
Chopsticks are sticks used in pairs as cutlery. |
|
| 2758 |
chopsticks |
The plural form of chopstick; more than one (kind of) chopstick. |
|
| 2759 |
crudes |
The plural form of crude; more than one (kind of) crude. |
|
| 2760 |
concubine |
A concubine is a woman who lives with a man |
|
| 2761 |
concubines |
The plural form of concubine; more than one (kind of) concubine. |
|
| 2762 |
crucible |
A crucible is a piece of laboratory equipment that is used to contain chemical compounds when heating them to very high temperatures. |
|
| 2763 |
crucibles |
The plural form of crucible; more than one (kind of) crucible. |
|
| 2764 |
celestials |
The plural form of celestial; more than one (kind of) celestial. |
|
| 2765 |
celestial |
If something is celestial |
|
| 2766 |
chloroplast |
Chloroplast is an organelle found in the cells of green plants in which photosynthesis takes place. |
|
| 2767 |
chloroplasts |
The plural form of chloroplast; more than one (kind of) chloroplast. |
|
| 2768 |
cytology |
Cytology is the study of cells. |
|
| 2769 |
clarinetist |
A clarinetist is a person that plays the clarinet. |
The clarinetist can play very well. |
| 2770 |
clarinetists |
The plural form of clarinetist; more than one (kind of) clarinetist. |
|
| 2771 |
craftsmanship |
Craftsmanship is the skill a person has at making things. |
|
| 2772 |
craftsmanships |
The plural form of craftsmanship; more than one (kind of) craftsmanship. |
|
| 2773 |
cobble |
A cobblestone. |
|
| 2774 |
cobbles |
The plural form of cobble; more than one (kind of) cobble. |
|
| 2775 |
cobbled |
The past tense and past participle of cobble. |
|
| 2776 |
cobbling |
The present participle of cobble. |
|
| 2777 |
curd |
Curd is the substance that is formed when milk coagulates after being treated with enzymes to make cheese. |
|
| 2778 |
curds |
The plural form of curd; more than one (kind of) curd. |
|
| 2779 |
curdle |
If the milk has curdled |
Too much lemon will curdle the milk in your tea. |
| 2780 |
curdles |
The third-person singular form of curdle. |
|
| 2781 |
curdled |
The past tense and past participle of curdle. |
|
| 2782 |
curdling |
The present participle of curdle. |
|
| 2783 |
coagulate |
If something coagulates |
In cheese making, milk coagulates into curds that become cheese. |
| 2784 |
coagulates |
The third-person singular form of coagulate. |
|
| 2785 |
coagulated |
The past tense and past participle of coagulate. |
|
| 2786 |
coagulating |
The present participle of coagulate. |
|
| 2787 |
coagulant |
A coagulant is a substance that causes something to change from a solid to liquid state. |
|
| 2788 |
coagulants |
The plural form of coagulant; more than one (kind of) coagulant. |
|
| 2789 |
coagulation |
Coagulation is the process of a substance changing from a solid to liquid state. |
|
| 2790 |
coagulations |
The plural form of coagulation; more than one (kind of) coagulation. |
|
| 2791 |
curled |
The past tense and past participle of curl. |
|
| 2792 |
cardiology |
Cardiology is the study of the structure |
|
| 2793 |
cardiologies |
The plural form of cardiology; more than one (kind of) cardiology. |
|
| 2794 |
cardiologist |
A cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in medical problems related to the heart. |
|
| 2795 |
cardiologists |
The plural form of cardiologist; more than one (kind of) cardiologist. |
|
| 2796 |
crescent |
Crescent is the shape of the moon during its first or last quarter |
|
| 2797 |
crescents |
The plural form of crescent; more than one (kind of) crescent. |
|
| 2798 |
conditional |
If something is conditional |
I made my son a conditional promise that I would buy him a bike if he kept his room tidy. |
| 2799 |
consortium |
A consortium is an association or combination of businesses to engage in a joint venture. |
|
| 2800 |
consortia |
The plural form of consortium; more than one (kind of) consortium. |
|
| 2801 |
consortiums |
The plural form of consortium; more than one (kind of) consortium. |
|
| 2802 |
consort |
A consort is the spouse of a monarch. |
|
| 2803 |
consorts |
The plural form of consort; more than one (kind of) consort. |
|
| 2804 |
consorted |
The past tense and past participle of consort. |
|
| 2805 |
consorting |
The present participle of consort. |
|
| 2806 |
corruption |
Corruption is the improper use of power to benefit yourself. |
The corruption among police increased when their pay was cut. |
| 2807 |
corruptions |
The plural form of corruption; more than one (kind of) corruption. |
|
| 2808 |
cattails |
The plural form of cattail; more than one (kind of) cattail. |
|
| 2809 |
corundum |
Corundum is an extremely hard mineral that is used as an abrasive. |
Sapphire and ruby are varieties of corundum. |
| 2810 |
corundums |
The plural form of corundum; more than one (kind of) corundum. |
|
| 2811 |
cursor |
A cursor is a movable icon on a computer screen that shows where you are typing or pointing. |
|
| 2812 |
cursors |
The plural form of cursor; more than one (kind of) cursor. |
|
| 2813 |
comply |
If you comply with something |
|
| 2814 |
complies |
The third-person singular form of comply. |
|
| 2815 |
complied |
The past tense and past participle of comply. |
|
| 2816 |
complying |
The present participle of comply. |
|
| 2817 |
corpus |
A corpus is a collection of writings |
|
| 2818 |
corpora |
The plural form of corpus; more than one (kind of) corpus. |
|
| 2819 |
corpuses |
The plural form of corpus; more than one (kind of) corpus. |
|
| 2820 |
cartilage |
A cartilage is a firm and flexible connective tissue that is found in various parts of the body. |
|
| 2821 |
cartilages |
The plural form of cartilage; more than one (kind of) cartilage. |
|
| 2822 |
chopper |
A chopper is a tool for chopping things; knifes and axes. |
|
| 2823 |
choppers |
The plural form of chopper; more than one (kind of) chopper. |
|
| 2824 |
categorise |
If you categorise something |
|
| 2825 |
categorize |
If you categorize something |
|
| 2826 |
categorises |
The third-person singular form of categorise. |
|
| 2827 |
categorizes |
The third-person singular form of categorize. |
|
| 2828 |
categorised |
The past tense and past participle of categorise. |
|
| 2829 |
categorized |
The past tense and past participle of categorize. |
|
| 2830 |
categorising |
The present participle of categorise. |
|
| 2831 |
categorizing |
The present participle of categorize. |
|
| 2832 |
categorisation |
Categorisation is the action of placing things into groups or categories. |
|
| 2833 |
categorization |
Categorization is the action of placing things into groups or categories. |
|
| 2834 |
categorisations |
The plural form of categorisation; more than one (kind of) categorisation. |
|
| 2835 |
categorizations |
The plural form of categorization; more than one (kind of) categorization. |
|
| 2836 |
cutlery |
Cutleries are eating and serving utensils such as knives |
|
| 2837 |
cutleries |
The plural form of cutlery; more than one (kind of) cutlery. |
|
| 2838 |
conscript |
A conscript is a person who is enrolled into the compulsory military service. |
The soldier was a conscript. |
| 2839 |
conscripts |
The plural form of conscript; more than one (kind of) conscript. |
|
| 2840 |
conscripted |
The past tense and past participle of conscript. |
|
| 2841 |
conscripting |
The present participle of conscript. |
|
| 2842 |
conscription |
Conscription is the compulsory enlistment for military service. |
|
| 2843 |
conscriptions |
The plural form of conscription; more than one (kind of) conscription. |
|
| 2844 |
condensation |
Condensation is the process of a gas converting to the liquid state. |
|
| 2845 |
cocky |
If a person is cocky |
|
| 2846 |
cockier |
The comparative form of cocky; more cocky. |
|
| 2847 |
cockiest |
The superlative form of cocky; most cocky. |
|
| 2848 |
coastal |
If something is coastal |
Going to the beach for the coastal breeze is a way of relaxing. |
| 2849 |
corruptible |
Someone that is corruptible can be bribed. |
There's a challenge in finding judges and politicians that are not easily corruptible. |
| 2850 |
corruptable |
Someone that is corruptable can be bribed. |
There's a challenge in finding judges and politicians that are not easily corruptible. |
| 2851 |
contestant |
A contestant is a person who participates in a contest. |
|
| 2852 |
contestants |
The plural form of contestant; more than one (kind of) contestant. |
|
| 2853 |
conveyor |
A conveyor is a person or a thing that conveys |
|
| 2854 |
conveyors |
The plural form of conveyor; more than one (kind of) conveyor. |
|
| 2855 |
conveyor belt |
A conveyor belt is a continuous flexible band moved by a series of rollers to transport objects or material from one place to another. |
|
| 2856 |
conveyor belts |
The plural form of conveyor belt; more than one (kind of) conveyor belt. |
|
| 2857 |
cardinal number |
A cardinal number tells how much or quantity; a counting number; a cardinal. |
The smallest cardinal numbers are 0, 1, 2, and 3.; The cardinal number "three" can be written as "3" or "three". |
| 2858 |
cardinal numbers |
The plural form of cardinal number; more than one (kind of) cardinal number. |
|
| 2859 |
cockatoos |
The plural form of cockatoo; more than one (kind of) cockatoo. |
|
| 2860 |
clothings |
The plural form of clothing; more than one (kind of) clothing. |
|
| 2861 |
conical |
If something is conical |
|
| 2862 |
commercialise |
If something is commercialised |
|
| 2863 |
commercialize |
If something is commercialized |
|
| 2864 |
commercialises |
The third-person singular form of commercialise. |
|
| 2865 |
commercialised |
The past tense and past participle of commercialise. |
|
| 2866 |
commercialising |
The present participle of commercialise. |
|
| 2867 |
commercializes |
The third-person singular form of commercialize. |
|
| 2868 |
commercialized |
The past tense and past participle of commercialize. |
|
| 2869 |
commercializing |
The present participle of commercialize. |
|
| 2870 |
cognac |
Cognac is a type of brandy that is distilled from white wine in the region around Cognac in France. |
Many manufacturers add a small amount of caramel to color their cognacs. |
| 2871 |
cognacs |
The plural form of cognac; more than one (kind of) cognac. |
|
| 2872 |
cation |
A cation is a positively charged ion. |
|
| 2873 |
cations |
The plural form of cation; more than one (kind of) cation. |
|
| 2874 |
curry |
Curry is a dish of meat or vegetables that is cooked in an Indian-style sauce of strong spices and typically served with rice. |
|
| 2875 |
curries |
The plural form of curry; more than one (kind of) curry. |
|
| 2876 |
curried |
The past tense and past participle of curry. |
|
| 2877 |
currying |
The present participle of curry. |
|
| 2878 |
curry comb |
A curry comb is a flat comb that is used to groom a horse. |
|
| 2879 |
curry combs |
The plural form of curry comb; more than one (kind of) curry comb. |
|
| 2880 |
clergy |
Clergies are formal leaders within established religions. |
|
| 2881 |
clergies |
The plural form of clergy; more than one (kind of) clergy. |
|
| 2882 |
charismatic |
If a person is charismatic |
|
| 2883 |
compel |
To drive together |
|
| 2884 |
compels |
The third-person singular form of compel. |
|
| 2885 |
compelled |
The past tense and past participle of compel. |
|
| 2886 |
compelling |
The present participle of compel. |
|
| 2887 |
cash crop |
A crop that is grown for sale rather than for personal food or for feeding to livestock. |
|
| 2888 |
cash crops |
The plural form of cash crop; more than one (kind of) cash crop. |
|
| 2889 |
commendation |
A commendation is an award or recognition for performance; a medal. |
|
| 2890 |
commendations |
The plural form of commendation; more than one (kind of) commendation. |
|
| 2891 |
call sign |
Call sign is a combination of characters or pronounceable words that is used to identify something or someone; used primarily for establishing and maintaining communication. |
|
| 2892 |
call signs |
The plural form of call sign; more than one (kind of) call sign. |
|
| 2893 |
calender |
Misspell of calendar. |
|
| 2894 |
calenders |
The plural form of calender; more than one (kind of) calender. |
|
| 2895 |
calendered |
The past tense and past participle of calender. |
|
| 2896 |
calendering |
The present participle of calender. |
|
| 2897 |
connote |
If you connote a word or sentence |
Racism often connotes an underlying fear or ignorance. |
| 2898 |
connotes |
The third-person singular form of connote. |
|
| 2899 |
connoted |
The past tense and past participle of connote. |
|
| 2900 |
connoting |
The present participle of connote. |
|
| 2901 |
cramped |
The past tense and past participle of cramp. |
|
| 2902 |
constellation |
A constellation is a group of stars which make up an imaginary outline or pattern in the night sky that is identified with a mythological figure. |
|
| 2903 |
constellations |
The plural form of constellation; more than one (kind of) constellation. |
|
| 2904 |
chandelier |
A chandelier is a lighting fixture that is suspended from the ceiling. |
|
| 2905 |
chandeliers |
The plural form of chandelier; more than one (kind of) chandelier. |
|
| 2906 |
crystalline |
If something has a crystalline structure |
|
| 2907 |
Capricorn |
Capricorn is a constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a goat. |
|
| 2908 |
checkbox |
A checkbox is a space on a paper formthat can be optionally filled with a check mark. |
|
| 2909 |
checkboxes |
The plural form of checkbox; more than one (kind of) checkbox. |
|
| 2910 |
check mark |
A check mark (✓) is used to indicate agreement or acknowledgement. |
Put a check mark in the box corresponding to the correct answer. |
| 2911 |
check marks |
The plural form of check mark; more than one (kind of) check mark. |
|
| 2912 |
clean as a whistle |
If something is as clean as a whistle |
|
| 2913 |
constantly |
If something is done constantly |
|
| 2914 |
continuously |
If something is done continuously |
|
| 2915 |
cowboy hat |
A type of hat a cowboy wears |
|
| 2916 |
customise |
If you customise something |
|
| 2917 |
customize |
If you customize something |
|
| 2918 |
customizes |
The third-person singular form of customize. |
|
| 2919 |
customized |
The past tense and past participle of customize. |
|
| 2920 |
customizing |
The present participle of customize. |
|
| 2921 |
customises |
The third-person singular form of customise. |
|
| 2922 |
customised |
The past tense and past participle of customise. |
|
| 2923 |
customising |
The present participle of customise. |
|
| 2924 |
customisation |
Customisation is the act of modifying something to suit a particular individual or task. |
|
| 2925 |
customization |
Customization is the act of modifying something to suit a particular individual or task. |
|
| 2926 |
customizations |
The plural form of customization; more than one (kind of) customization. |
|
| 2927 |
customisations |
The plural form of customisation; more than one (kind of) customisation. |
|
| 2928 |
clear as crystal |
If something is as clear as crystal |
|
| 2929 |
cool as a cucumber |
If a person is as cool as a cucumber |
Even during the elections, Josh was as cool as a cucumber. |
| 2930 |
citizenship |
Citizenship is the status of a person recognized under the law as being a citizen of a country. |
|
| 2931 |
citizenships |
The plural form of citizenship; more than one (kind of) citizenship. |
|
| 2932 |
collectable |
If something is collectable |
|
| 2933 |
collectible |
If something is collectible |
|
| 2934 |
collectables |
The plural form of collectable; more than one (kind of) collectable. |
|
| 2935 |
collectibles |
The plural form of collectible; more than one (kind of) collectible. |
|
| 2936 |
calcine |
If you calcine something |
|
| 2937 |
calcines |
The third-person singular form of calcine. |
|
| 2938 |
calcined |
The past tense and past participle of calcine. |
|
| 2939 |
calcining |
The present participle of calcine. |
|
| 2940 |
cruelty |
Cruelty is a cruel behavior or attitude where the person do not care whether they harm others. |
The farmer was accused of cruelty to animals. |
| 2941 |
cruelties |
The plural form of cruelty; more than one (kind of) cruelty. |
|
| 2942 |
cocoa |
Cocoa is a powder made from roasted and ground cacao seeds. |
|
| 2943 |
cocoas |
The plural form of cocoa; more than one (kind of) cocoa. |
|
| 2944 |
cacao |
Cacao is a tree whose seeds are used to make chocolate. |
|
| 2945 |
cacaos |
The plural form of cacao; more than one (kind of) cacao. |
|
| 2946 |
caramel |
Caramel is a smooth |
|
| 2947 |
caramels |
The plural form of caramel; more than one (kind of) caramel. |
|
| 2948 |
cosmology |
Cosmology is the study of the physical universe |
|
| 2949 |
cosmologies |
The plural form of cosmology; more than one (kind of) cosmology. |
|
| 2950 |
cosmologist |
A cosmologist' is a person who studies cosmology. |
|
| 2951 |
cosmologists |
The plural form of cosmologist; more than one (kind of) cosmologist. |
|
| 2952 |
countess |
A countess is the wife of a count or earl. |
|
| 2953 |
countesses |
The plural form of countess; more than one (kind of) countess. |
|
| 2954 |
costly |
If something is costly |
|
| 2955 |
costlier |
The comparative form of costly; more costly. |
|
| 2956 |
costliest |
The superlative form of costly; most costly. |
|
| 2957 |
couscous |
Couscous is a North African food made from crushed wheat. |
|
| 2958 |
couscouses |
The plural form of couscous; more than one (kind of) couscous. |
|
| 2959 |
cadaver |
A cadaver is a dead body; especially the corpse of a human to be dissected. |
|
| 2960 |
cadavers |
The plural form of cadaver; more than one (kind of) cadaver. |
|
| 2961 |
circulation |
Circulation is the act of moving in a circle. |
|
| 2962 |
circulations |
The plural form of circulation; more than one (kind of) circulation. |
|
| 2963 |
calculi |
The plural form of calculus; more than one (kind of) calculus. |
|
| 2964 |
calculuses |
The plural form of calculus; more than one (kind of) calculus. |
|
| 2965 |
cabin crew |
Cabin crew are the members of an aircraft crew who attend to passengers. |
|
| 2966 |
cabin crews |
The plural form of cabin crew; more than one (kind of) cabin crew. |
|
| 2967 |
cabin |
A cabin is a private room or compartment on a ship. |
|
| 2968 |
cabins |
The plural form of cabin; more than one (kind of) cabin. |
|
| 2969 |
cabined |
The past tense and past participle of cabin. |
|
| 2970 |
cabining |
The present participle of cabin. |
|
| 2971 |
compartment |
A compartment is a separate section or part of a structure or container. |
|
| 2972 |
compartments |
The plural form of compartment; more than one (kind of) compartment. |
|
| 2973 |
compartmented |
The past tense and past participle of compartment. |
|
| 2974 |
compartmenting |
The present participle of compartment. |
|
| 2975 |
coddle |
If you coddle something or someone |
|
| 2976 |
coddles |
The third-person singular form of coddle. |
|
| 2977 |
coddled |
The past tense and past participle of coddle. |
|
| 2978 |
coddling |
The present participle of coddle. |
|
| 2979 |
coronation |
Coronation is the ceremony of crowning a king or queen. |
|
| 2980 |
coronations |
The plural form of coronation; more than one (kind of) coronation. |
|
| 2981 |
Camelus dromedarius |
Camelus dromedarius is the taxonomic name of the dromedary. |
|
| 2982 |
chubby |
If a person is chubby |
Obviously the chubby child was eating too much. |
| 2983 |
chubbier |
The comparative form of chubby; more chubby. |
|
| 2984 |
chubbiest |
The superlative form of chubby; most chubby. |
|
| 2985 |
contagious |
If something is contagious |
The flu was so contagious that everybody in town got sick! |
| 2986 |
colloquial |
If something is colloquial |
|
| 2987 |
chancel |
The chancel is the part of a church near the altar that is reserved for the clergy and choir |
|
| 2988 |
chancels |
The plural form of chancel; more than one (kind of) chancel. |
|
| 2989 |
crappy |
If something is crappy |
That is such a crappy car.; The referee just made a really crappy call.; The food at this restaurant used to be good but now it's crappy. |
| 2990 |
crappier |
The comparative form of crappy; more crappy. |
|
| 2991 |
crappiest |
The superlative form of crappy; most crappy. |
|
| 2992 |
cowboy hats |
The plural form of cowboy hat; more than one (kind of) cowboy hat. |
|
| 2993 |
casinoes |
The plural form of casino; more than one (kind of) casino. |
|
| 2994 |
computer science |
Computer science is the study of computers and their architecture |
|
| 2995 |
criminal negligence |
Criminal negligence is the failure to use reasonable care |
|
| 2996 |
cornea |
The cornea is a transparent layer on the front part of the eye. |
|
| 2997 |
corneas |
The plural form of cornea; more than one (kind of) cornea. |
|
| 2998 |
campings |
The plural form of camping; more than one (kind of) camping. |
|
| 2999 |
compact discs |
The plural form of compact disc; more than one (kind of) compact disc. |
|
| 3000 |
compact disk |
A compact disk is a plastic disk that is used to store computer files. |
The entire music album is on that compact disk. |
| 3001 |
compact disks |
The plural form of compact disk; more than one (kind of) compact disk. |
|
| 3002 |
carton |
A carton is a small |
|
| 3003 |
cartons |
The plural form of carton; more than one (kind of) carton. |
|
| 3004 |
collaboration |
Collaboration is the act of working with another person to produce something. |
Collaboration can be a useful part of the creative] process. |
| 3005 |
collaborations |
The plural form of collaboration; more than one (kind of) collaboration. |
|
| 3006 |
congress |
A congress is a formal meeting that is held to discuss or decide on a specific question. |
The congress made a decision. |
| 3007 |
congresses |
The plural form of congress; more than one (kind of) congress. |
|
| 3008 |
congressman |
A congressman is a male member of congress. |
|
| 3009 |
congresswoman |
A congresswoman is a female member of congress. |
|
| 3010 |
congressmen |
The plural form of congressman; more than one (kind of) congressman. |
|
| 3011 |
congresswomen |
The plural form of congresswoman; more than one (kind of) congresswoman. |
|
| 3012 |
consolidate |
If you consolidate something |
He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag. |
| 3013 |
consolidates |
The third-person singular form of consolidate. |
|
| 3014 |
consolidated |
The past tense and past participle of consolidate. |
|
| 3015 |
consolidating |
The present participle of consolidate. |
|
| 3016 |
cosy |
If a place is cosy |
|
| 3017 |
cosier |
The comparative form of cosy; more cosy. |
|
| 3018 |
cosiest |
The superlative form of cosy; most cosy. |
|
| 3019 |
cosies |
The plural form of cosy; more than one (kind of) cosy. |
|
| 3020 |
cozy |
If a place is cozy |
|
| 3021 |
cozier |
The comparative form of cozy; more cozy. |
|
| 3022 |
coziest |
The superlative form of cozy; most cozy. |
|
| 3023 |
cozies |
The plural form of cozy; more than one (kind of) cozy. |
|
| 3024 |
contaminate |
If something is contaminated |
This water is contaminated. It isn't safe to drink. |
| 3025 |
contaminates |
The third-person singular form of contaminate. |
|
| 3026 |
contaminated |
The past tense and past participle of contaminate. |
|
| 3027 |
contaminating |
The present participle of contaminate. |
|
| 3028 |
contamination |
Contamination is the act or process of making something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities. |
|
| 3029 |
contaminations |
The plural form of contamination; more than one (kind of) contamination. |
|
| 3030 |
contaminant |
A contaminant is a substance that makes something impure. |
Put the lid on the jar to keep contaminants out. |
| 3031 |
contaminants |
The plural form of contaminant; more than one (kind of) contaminant. |
|
| 3032 |
certify |
If you certify something |
|
| 3033 |
certifies |
The third-person singular form of certify. |
|
| 3034 |
certified |
The past tense and past participle of certify. |
|
| 3035 |
certifying |
The present participle of certify. |
|
| 3036 |
certification |
Certification is the act of granting a certificate. |
|
| 3037 |
certifications |
The plural form of certification; more than one (kind of) certification. |
|
| 3038 |
cosmic |
If something is cosmic |
|
| 3039 |
comic book |
A comic book is a type of publication of serial comic strips in the format of a small book. |
|
| 3040 |
charter |
A charter is a document issued an authority |
|
| 3041 |
charters |
The plural form of charter; more than one (kind of) charter. |
|
| 3042 |
chartered |
The past tense and past participle of charter. |
|
| 3043 |
chartering |
The present participle of charter. |
|
| 3044 |
coronaviruses |
The plural form of coronavirus; more than one (kind of) coronavirus. |
|
| 3045 |
coronavirus |
Coronavirus is a member of a group of RNA viruses that cause a variety of diseases in humans and animals. |
|
| 3046 |
Canadaphobia |
Canadaphobia is the fear or dislike of Canada |
|
| 3047 |
councilor |
A councilor is a member of a council. |
Half of the councilors voted against expanding the metro. |
| 3048 |
councilors |
The plural form of councilor; more than one (kind of) councilor. |
|
| 3049 |
capsule |
A capsule is a small case or container |
|
| 3050 |
capsules |
The plural form of capsule; more than one (kind of) capsule. |
|
| 3051 |
cylindrical |
If something is cylindrical |
|
| 3052 |
corolla |
A corolla is the petals of a flower that encloses the reproductive organ or the flower. |
|
| 3053 |
corollas |
The plural form of corolla; more than one (kind of) corolla. |
|
| 3054 |
corollae |
The plural form of corolla; more than one (kind of) corolla. |
|
| 3055 |
caterpillar |
A caterpillar is the larva of a butterfly or moth. |
The bird just ate that green caterpillar. |
| 3056 |
caterpillars |
The plural form of caterpillar; more than one (kind of) caterpillar. |
|
| 3057 |
chariot |
A two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle |
|
| 3058 |
chariots |
The plural form of chariot; more than one (kind of) chariot. |
|
| 3059 |
charioted |
The past tense and past participle of chariot. |
|
| 3060 |
charioting |
The present participle of chariot. |
|
| 3061 |
charioteer |
A charioteer is a person who drives a chariot. |
|
| 3062 |
charioteers |
The plural form of charioteer; more than one (kind of) charioteer. |
|
| 3063 |
chug |
A chug is a dull and fairly quick explosive sound |
|
| 3064 |
chugs |
The plural form of chug; more than one (kind of) chug. |
|
| 3065 |
chugged |
The past tense and past participle of chug. |
|
| 3066 |
chugging |
The present participle of chug. |
|
| 3067 |
conglomerate |
A conglomerate is a corporation formed by the combination of several smaller corporations whose activities are not related to the corporation's primary activity. |
|
| 3068 |
conglomerates |
The plural form of conglomerate; more than one (kind of) conglomerate. |
|
| 3069 |
conglomerated |
The past tense and past participle of conglomerate. |
|
| 3070 |
conglomerating |
The present participle of conglomerate. |
|
| 3071 |
comfortably |
If something is done comfortably |
I snuggled comfortably into the blankets. |
| 3072 |
clamor |
A clamor is a loud and continued shouting or exclamation. |
|
| 3073 |
clamors |
The plural form of clamor; more than one (kind of) clamor. |
|
| 3074 |
clamored |
The past tense and past participle of clamor. |
|
| 3075 |
clamoring |
The present participle of clamor. |
|
| 3076 |
clamour |
A clamour is a loud and continued shouting or exclamation. |
|
| 3077 |
clamours |
The plural form of clamour; more than one (kind of) clamour. |
|
| 3078 |
clamoured |
The past tense and past participle of clamour. |
|
| 3079 |
clamouring |
The present participle of clamour. |
|
| 3080 |
clatter |
A clatter is a rattling noise of hard objects falling or striking each other. |
|
| 3081 |
clatters |
The third-person singular form of clatter. |
|
| 3082 |
clattered |
The past tense and past participle of clatter. |
|
| 3083 |
clattering |
The present participle of clatter. |
|
| 3084 |
caveat |
A caveat is a warning or a formal objection. |
There are several caveats that concerns the validity of the assessment results. |
| 3085 |
caveats |
The plural form of caveat; more than one (kind of) caveat. |
|
| 3086 |
clustered |
The past tense and past participle of cluster. |
|
| 3087 |
clustering |
The present participle of cluster. |
|
| 3088 |
chiliagon |
A chiliagon is a shape with thousand sides. |
|
| 3089 |
cry baby |
A cry baby is someone who cries a lot or too much. |
|
| 3090 |
chore |
A chore is a task that needs to be done frequently. The word chore is often used to imply that a task is boring or frustrating. |
Washing dishes is a chore, but we cannot just stop eating. |
| 3091 |
chores |
The plural form of chore; more than one (kind of) chore. |
|
| 3092 |
cue |
A cue is an action that signals somebody to do something. |
|
| 3093 |
cues |
The plural form of cue; more than one (kind of) cue. |
|
| 3094 |
cued |
The past tense and past participle of cue. |
|
| 3095 |
cueing |
The present participle of cue. |
|
| 3096 |
contractor |
A contractor is a person or company that is hired via a business contract to provide services or materials. |
|
| 3097 |
contractors |
The plural form of contractor; more than one (kind of) contractor. |
|
| 3098 |
constitute |
If something is being constituted |
Laws appointed and constituted by lawful authority. |
| 3099 |
constitutes |
The third-person singular form of constitute. |
|
| 3100 |
constituted |
The past tense and past participle of constitute. |
|
| 3101 |
constituting |
The present participle of constitute. |
|
| 3102 |
collapsable |
If something is collapsable |
|
| 3103 |
collapsible |
If something is collapsible |
|
| 3104 |
cookery |
Cookery is the practice of preparing and cooking food. |
|
| 3105 |
cookeries |
The plural form of cookery; more than one (kind of) cookery. |
|
| 3106 |
chronicle |
A chronicle is a written account of events in the order of when they happened. |
|
| 3107 |
chronicles |
The plural form of chronicle; more than one (kind of) chronicle. |
|
| 3108 |
chronicled |
The past tense and past participle of chronicle. |
|
| 3109 |
chronicling |
The present participle of chronicle. |
|
| 3110 |
conceptual |
A conceptual framework |
His conceptual understanding wasn't matched with practical experience.; It can be helpful to have a conceptual framework for thinking about teaching and learning. |
| 3111 |
clapperboard |
A clapperboard is a pair of hinged board that are struck together to synchronize picture and sound at the start of a video production. |
|
| 3112 |
clapperboards |
The plural form of clapperboard; more than one (kind of) clapperboard. |
|
| 3113 |
centillion |
The number 10³⁰³. |
|
| 3114 |
centillions |
The plural form of centillion; more than one (kind of) centillion. |
|
| 3115 |
conservation |
Conservation is the act of preventing the wasteful use of resources |
|
| 3116 |
conservations |
The plural form of conservation; more than one (kind of) conservation. |
|
| 3117 |
courtyard |
A courtyard is a space inside a building that is open to the sky. It can be partially or completely surrounded by walls or buildings. |
|
| 3118 |
courtyards |
The plural form of courtyard; more than one (kind of) courtyard. |
|
| 3119 |
caribou |
A caribou is a type of reindeer living in North America. |
|
| 3120 |
caribous |
The plural form of caribou; more than one (kind of) caribou. |
|
| 3121 |
cephalopod |
A cephalopod is a type of mollusc of the class Cephalopoda. |
Squids and octopuses are a type of cephalopod. |
| 3122 |
cephalopods |
The plural form of cephalopod; more than one (kind of) cephalopod. |
|
| 3123 |
charcoal |
Charcoal is a type of impure carbon obtained by heating wood it in the absence of oxygen. |
|
| 3124 |
charcoals |
The plural form of charcoal; more than one (kind of) charcoal. |
|
| 3125 |
country bumpkin |
An unsophisticated person from the rural part of a country. |
|
| 3126 |
country bumpkins |
The plural form of country bumpkin; more than one (kind of) country bumpkin. |
|
| 3127 |
curiosities |
The plural form of curiosity; more than one (kind of) curiosity. |
|
| 3128 |
concoction |
A concoction is a mixture of various ingredients or elements. |
|
| 3129 |
concoctions |
The plural form of concoction; more than one (kind of) concoction. |
|
| 3130 |
cherub |
A cherub is a type of angel |
|
| 3131 |
cherubs |
The plural form of cherub; more than one (kind of) cherub. |
|
| 3132 |
confiscate |
If you confiscate something |
In schools it is common for teachers to confiscate electronic games and other distractions. |
| 3133 |
confiscated |
The past tense and past participle of confiscate. |
|
| 3134 |
confiscating |
The present participle of confiscate. |
|
| 3135 |
confiscates |
The third-person singular form of confiscate. |
|
| 3136 |
country club |
A country club is a private club in a rural area that offers recreational sports activities. |
|
| 3137 |
country clubs |
The plural form of country club; more than one (kind of) country club. |
|
| 3138 |
can of worms |
If a situation is described as a can of worms |
If someone gets a promotion that might not be deserved, it could open up a whole can of worms with the other employees. |
| 3139 |
cashier |
A cashier is a worker who collects money and gives out change at a store or bank. |
My first job was as a cashier at a new grocery store in town.; The cashier took my twenty and gave me back $2.25 change. |
| 3140 |
cashiers |
The plural form of cashier; more than one (kind of) cashier. |
|
| 3141 |
cashiered |
The past tense and past participle of cashier. |
|
| 3142 |
cashiering |
The present participle of cashier. |
|
| 3143 |
colonel |
A colonel is a rank of an officer in the army. |
|
| 3144 |
colonels |
The plural form of colonel; more than one (kind of) colonel. |
|
| 3145 |
carpool |
Carpool is an arrangement where people share a car with other passengers to save the cost of operating the car. |
|
| 3146 |
carpools |
The plural form of carpool; more than one (kind of) carpool. |
|
| 3147 |
carpooled |
The past tense and past participle of carpool. |
|
| 3148 |
carpooling |
The present participle of carpool. |
|
| 3149 |
cygnet |
A cygnet is a young swan. |
|
| 3150 |
cygnets |
The plural form of cygnet; more than one (kind of) cygnet. |
|
| 3151 |
commodious |
If a room is commodious |
|
| 3152 |
coupe |
A coupe is a glass that is used to serve desserts or alcohol |
|
| 3153 |
coupes |
The plural form of coupe; more than one (kind of) coupe. |
|
| 3154 |
coupé |
A coupé is a car with two doors. |
|
| 3155 |
coupés |
The plural form of coupé; more than one (kind of) coupé. |
|
| 3156 |
coerce |
If you coerces someone into doing something |
She was coerced into giving the bully her lunch money. |
| 3157 |
coerces |
The third-person singular form of coerce. |
|
| 3158 |
coerced |
The past tense and past participle of coerce. |
|
| 3159 |
coercing |
The present participle of coerce. |
|
| 3160 |
clarification |
If you ask someone for a clarification |
|
| 3161 |
clarifications |
The plural form of clarification; more than one (kind of) clarification. |
|
| 3162 |
clairvoyant |
If you are clairvoyant |
|
| 3163 |
clairvoyants |
The plural form of clairvoyant; more than one (kind of) clairvoyant. |
|
| 3164 |
clairvoyance |
Clairvoyance is the power to see the future. |
|
| 3165 |
curate |
A curate is an assistant rector or vicar. |
|
| 3166 |
curates |
The plural form of curate; more than one (kind of) curate. |
|
| 3167 |
curated |
The past tense and past participle of curate. |
|
| 3168 |
curating |
The present participle of curate. |
|
| 3169 |
curator |
A curator is a person who manages a museum |
|
| 3170 |
curators |
The plural form of curator; more than one (kind of) curator. |
|
| 3171 |
cheaply |
If you do something cheaply |
They were able to move the goods more quickly and cheaply.; There are more cheap goods, produced by cheaply paid foreign labor. |
| 3172 |
choosy |
If you are choosy |
With so many jobs available, workers can afford to by choosy. |
| 3173 |
contrive |
If you contrive something |
|
| 3174 |
contrives |
The third-person singular form of contrive. |
|
| 3175 |
contrived |
The past tense and past participle of contrive. |
|
| 3176 |
contriving |
The present participle of contrive. |
|
| 3177 |
cohesive |
A cohesive substance has molecules that are able to stick together due to intermolecular forces |
|
| 3178 |
cataclysmic |
If something is cataclysmic |
It is believed that a cataclysmic impact caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. |
| 3179 |
catastrophic |
If something is catastrophic |
|
| 3180 |
conjunctivitis |
Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva. |
|
| 3181 |
conjunctiva |
The conjunctiva is a clear mucous membrane that covers the front of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids. |
|
| 3182 |
conjunctivae |
The plural form of conjunctiva; more than one (kind of) conjunctiva. |
|
| 3183 |
conjunctivas |
The plural form of conjunctiva; more than one (kind of) conjunctiva. |
|
| 3184 |
carnivore |
A carnivore is an animal that eats other animals or meat only. |
|
| 3185 |
carnivores |
The plural form of carnivore; more than one (kind of) carnivore. |
|
| 3186 |
complementary |
If something is complementary |
|
| 3187 |
complimentary |
If something is complimentary |
|
| 3188 |
concede |
If you concede |
I have to concede the argument.; He conceded the race once it was clear he could not win.; Kendall conceded defeat once she realized she could not win in a battle of wits. |
| 3189 |
concedes |
The third-person singular form of concede. |
|
| 3190 |
conceded |
The past tense and past participle of concede. |
|
| 3191 |
conceding |
The present participle of concede. |
|
| 3192 |
cultivar |
A cultivar is a cultivated plant species or hybrid of two species. |
|
| 3193 |
cultivars |
The plural form of cultivar; more than one (kind of) cultivar. |
|
| 3194 |
commends |
The third-person singular form of commend. |
|
| 3195 |
commended |
The past tense and past participle of commend. |
|
| 3196 |
commending |
The present participle of commend. |
|
| 3197 |
cavort |
If you cavort |
|
| 3198 |
cavorts |
The third-person singular form of cavort. |
|
| 3199 |
cavorted |
The past tense and past participle of cavort. |
|
| 3200 |
cavorting |
The present participle of cavort. |
|
| 3201 |
chortle |
A chortle is a joyful and muffled laugh. |
He frequently interrupted himself with chortles while he told us his favorite joke. |
| 3202 |
chortles |
The plural form of chortle; more than one (kind of) chortle. |
|
| 3203 |
chortled |
The past tense and past participle of chortle. |
|
| 3204 |
chortling |
The present participle of chortle. |
|
| 3205 |
clandestine |
If something is clandestine |
|
| 3206 |
cavalry |
Cavalry is the military arm of service that fights while riding horses. |
|
| 3207 |
cavalries |
The plural form of cavalry; more than one (kind of) cavalry. |
|
| 3208 |
calibrate |
If you calibrate something |
|
| 3209 |
calibrates |
The third-person singular form of calibrate. |
|
| 3210 |
calibrating |
The present participle of calibrate. |
|
| 3211 |
calibrated |
The past tense and past participle of calibrate. |
|
| 3212 |
calibration |
Calibration is the act of adjusting the accuracy of a measuring instrument against a standard scale. |
|
| 3213 |
calibrations |
The plural form of calibration; more than one (kind of) calibration. |
|
| 3214 |
chevron |
A chevron is a V-shaped pattern that is used to indicate a personnel's rank in the military or police. |
|
| 3215 |
chevrons |
The plural form of chevron; more than one (kind of) chevron. |
|
| 3216 |
carcass |
A carcass is the body of a dead animal. |
|
| 3217 |
carcasses |
The plural form of carcass; more than one (kind of) carcass. |
|
| 3218 |
consummate |
If a person is consummate |
|
| 3219 |
consummates |
The third-person singular form of consummate. |
|
| 3220 |
consummated |
The past tense and past participle of consummate. |
|
| 3221 |
consummating |
The present participle of consummate. |
|
| 3222 |
correspondent |
A correspondent is a journalist who is hired to report for a newspaper or any other broadcasting organization. |
|
| 3223 |
correspondents |
The plural form of correspondent; more than one (kind of) correspondent. |
|
| 3224 |
censor |
A censor is one of the two magistrates first did a census of citizens. |
|
| 3225 |
censors |
The plural form of censor; more than one (kind of) censor. |
|
| 3226 |
censored |
The past tense and past participle of censor. |
|
| 3227 |
censoring |
The present participle of censor. |
|
| 3228 |
census |
A census is an official count or survey of a population. |
|
| 3229 |
censuses |
The plural form of census; more than one (kind of) census. |
|
| 3230 |
clan |
A clan is an extended group of families |
Everyone in the clan knew the story of Dasi and Leben.; Dromoland was built in the 1600s as the base of the O'Brien clan. |
| 3231 |
clans |
The plural form of clan; more than one (kind of) clan. |
|
| 3232 |
closet |
A closet is a tall cupboard that is used to store clothes. |
|
| 3233 |
closets |
The plural form of closet; more than one (kind of) closet. |
|
| 3234 |
closeted |
The past tense and past participle of closet. |
|
| 3235 |
closeting |
The present participle of closet. |
|
| 3236 |
corny |
If something is corny |
The movie was okay, but the love scene was really corny.; He sent a bouquet of twelve red roses and a card: "Roses are red, Violets are blue, Sugar is sweet, And so are you." How corny is that! |
| 3237 |
cornier |
The comparative form of corny; more corny. |
|
| 3238 |
corniest |
The superlative form of corny; most corny. |
|
| 3239 |
carbonated |
If a liquid is carbonated |
Soda are carbonated drinks. Champagne and beer are naturally carbonated through fermentation. |
| 3240 |
commentary |
A commentary is a series of comments about an event. |
We listened to the football commentary while watching the match. |
| 3241 |
commentaries |
The plural form of commentary; more than one (kind of) commentary. |
|
| 3242 |
chastise |
If you chastise someone |
|
| 3243 |
chastises |
The third-person singular form of chastise. |
|
| 3244 |
chastised |
The past tense and past participle of chastise. |
|
| 3245 |
chastising |
The present participle of chastise. |
|
| 3246 |
celibate |
A celibate is a person who is not married due to religious reasons. |
|
| 3247 |
celibates |
The plural form of celibate; more than one (kind of) celibate. |
|
| 3248 |
cellmate |
A cellmate is a person whom one shares a prison cell with. |
When he arrived at the prison he was happy to find out that his cellmate was easy to get along with. |
| 3249 |
cellmates |
The plural form of cellmate; more than one (kind of) cellmate. |
|
| 3250 |
chamberlain |
A chamberlain is an officer who is in charge of managing the household of a royalty. |
|
| 3251 |
chamberlains |
The plural form of chamberlain; more than one (kind of) chamberlain. |
|
| 3252 |
chambermaid |
A chambermaid is a maid who handles the chores in a bedroom. |
|
| 3253 |
chambermaids |
The plural form of chambermaid; more than one (kind of) chambermaid. |
|
| 3254 |
chatter |
A chatter is a meaningless or unimportant talk. |
|
| 3255 |
chatters |
The third-person singular form of chatter. |
|
| 3256 |
chattered |
The past tense and past participle of chatter. |
|
| 3257 |
chattering |
The present participle of chatter. |
|
| 3258 |
capitulate |
If you capitulate |
He argued and hollered for so long that I finally capitulated just to make him stop. |
| 3259 |
capitulates |
The third-person singular form of capitulate. |
|
| 3260 |
capitulated |
The past tense and past participle of capitulate. |
|
| 3261 |
capitulating |
The present participle of capitulate. |
|
| 3262 |
cockpit |
A cockpit is the front part of an aircraft where the pilots sit to control an aircraft. |
|
| 3263 |
cockpits |
The plural form of cockpit; more than one (kind of) cockpit. |
|
| 3264 |
cockfight |
A cockfight is a contest |
|
| 3265 |
cockfights |
The plural form of cockfight; more than one (kind of) cockfight. |
|
| 3266 |
cortege |
A cortege is a ceremonial procession |
|
| 3267 |
corteges |
The plural form of cortege; more than one (kind of) cortege. |
|
| 3268 |
corsage |
A corsage is a small bouquet of flowers that a woman pins on her dress or wears around her wrist for a formal occasion. |
|
| 3269 |
corsages |
The plural form of corsage; more than one (kind of) corsage. |
|
| 3270 |
concourse |
A concourse is a large open space inside or in front of a building where people can gather. |
A station concourse. |
| 3271 |
concourses |
The plural form of concourse; more than one (kind of) concourse. |
|
| 3272 |
cacophony |
A cacophony is a mix of discordant sounds. |
|
| 3273 |
cacophonies |
The plural form of cacophony; more than one (kind of) cacophony. |
|
| 3274 |
convoy |
A convoy is a group of vehicles that travels together for safety |
The presidential convoy. |
| 3275 |
convoys |
The plural form of convoy; more than one (kind of) convoy. |
|
| 3276 |
convoyed |
The past tense and past participle of convoy. |
|
| 3277 |
convoying |
The present participle of convoy. |
|
| 3278 |
cabal |
A cabal is a secret organization of individuals who gather for political purpose. |
The cabal is plotting to ruin the world. |
| 3279 |
cabals |
The plural form of cabal; more than one (kind of) cabal. |
|
| 3280 |
clamant |
If something is clamant |
|
| 3281 |
congeal |
If something congeals |
|
| 3282 |
congeals |
The third-person singular form of congeal. |
|
| 3283 |
congealed |
The past tense and past participle of congeal. |
|
| 3284 |
congealing |
The present participle of congeal. |
|
| 3285 |
cherish |
If you cherish something |
|
| 3286 |
cherishes |
The third-person singular form of cherish. |
|
| 3287 |
cherished |
If something is cherished |
|
| 3288 |
cherishing |
The present participle of cherish. |
|
| 3289 |
cameltoe |
Cameltoe is the outline in the crotch area of a woman. |
|
| 3290 |
cameltoes |
The plural form of cameltoe; more than one (kind of) cameltoe. |
|
| 3291 |
concoct |
If you concoct something |
|
| 3292 |
concocts |
The third-person singular form of concoct. |
|
| 3293 |
concocted |
The past tense and past participle of concoct. |
|
| 3294 |
concocting |
The present participle of concoct. |
|
| 3295 |
cathode |
An cathode is an electrode through which the conventional current leaves a polarized electrical device. |
|
| 3296 |
cathodes |
The plural form of cathode; more than one (kind of) cathode. |
|
| 3297 |
covert |
If something is covert |
|
| 3298 |
coverts |
The plural form of covert; more than one (kind of) covert. |
|
| 3299 |
cleanse |
If you cleanse something |
|
| 3300 |
cleanses |
The third-person singular form of cleanse. |
|
| 3301 |
cleansed |
The past tense and past participle of cleanse. |
|
| 3302 |
cleansing |
The present participle of cleanse. |
|
| 3303 |
cleanser |
A cleanser is a substance that cleanses something. |
|
| 3304 |
cleansers |
The plural form of cleanser; more than one (kind of) cleanser. |
|
| 3305 |
clumsily |
If you do something clumsily |
|
| 3306 |
couplings |
The plural form of coupling; more than one (kind of) coupling. |
|
| 3307 |
collude |
If you collude with someone |
|
| 3308 |
colludes |
The third-person singular form of collude. |
|
| 3309 |
colluded |
The past tense and past participle of collude. |
|
| 3310 |
colluding |
The present participle of collude. |
|
| 3311 |
constrict |
If you constrict something |
|
| 3312 |
constricts |
The third-person singular form of constrict. |
|
| 3313 |
constricted |
The past tense and past participle of constrict. |
|
| 3314 |
constricting |
The present participle of constrict. |
|
| 3315 |
callous |
If a person is callous |
She was so callous that she could criticise a cancer patient for wearing a wig. |
| 3316 |
contusion |
A contusion is a bruise that is caused by broken blood vessels. |
|
| 3317 |
contusions |
The plural form of contusion; more than one (kind of) contusion. |
|
| 3318 |
capricious |
If something is capricious |
I almost died in a capricious winter storm. |
| 3319 |
compound word |
A compound word is a word made up of smaller words. |
The lesson was about compound words like workout, workshop, and login. |
| 3320 |
compound words |
The plural form of compound word; more than one (kind of) compound word. |
|
| 3321 |
colander |
A colander is a bowl with holes that is used to drain food such as pasta. |
|
| 3322 |
colanders |
The plural form of colander; more than one (kind of) colander. |
|
| 3323 |
concatenate |
If you concatenate things |
|
| 3324 |
concatenates |
The third-person singular form of concatenate. |
|
| 3325 |
concatenated |
The past tense and past participle of concatenate. |
|
| 3326 |
concatenating |
The present participle of concatenate. |
|
| 3327 |
crockpot |
A crockpot is a large cooking pot that is usually used to make stew. |
|
| 3328 |
crockpots |
The plural form of crockpot; more than one (kind of) crockpot. |
|
| 3329 |
computational |
A computational method or model is one that uses computers or some kind of computer-based calculations. |
Our lab develops computational techniques for predicting the weather. |
| 3330 |
computation |
Computation is the act or process of using a computer to calculate something. |
|
| 3331 |
computations |
The plural form of computation; more than one (kind of) computation. |
|
| 3332 |
chronological |
If things are arranged in a chronological order |
|
| 3333 |
contender |
A contender is a person who competes with others. |
|
| 3334 |
contenders |
The plural form of contender; more than one (kind of) contender. |
|
| 3335 |
clutter |
A clutter is a bunch of things that are left in an untidy state. |
|
| 3336 |
cluttered |
The past tense and past participle of clutter. |
|
| 3337 |
clutters |
The third-person singular form of clutter. |
|
| 3338 |
cluttering |
The present participle of clutter. |
|
| 3339 |
cogitate |
If you cogitate |
|
| 3340 |
cogitates |
The third-person singular form of cogitate. |
|
| 3341 |
cogitated |
The past tense and past participle of cogitate. |
|
| 3342 |
cogitating |
The present participle of cogitate. |
|
| 3343 |
chipotle |
Chipotle is a smoked chilli pepper for use in cooking. |
|
| 3344 |
chipotles |
The plural form of chipotle; more than one (kind of) chipotle. |
|
| 3345 |
cambro |
A cambro is an insulated container that is used to keep its content (food and drink) hot. |
|
| 3346 |
cambros |
The plural form of cambro; more than one (kind of) cambro. |
|
| 3347 |
cloister |
A cloister is a rectangular open space surrounded by covered walks or open galleries. It has open arcades on the inner side |
|
| 3348 |
cloisters |
The plural form of cloister; more than one (kind of) cloister. |
|
| 3349 |
cloistered |
The past tense and past participle of cloister. |
|
| 3350 |
cloistering |
The present participle of cloister. |
|
| 3351 |
convent |
A convent is a community of nuns that live together under strict religious rules and vows. |
|
| 3352 |
convents |
The plural form of convent; more than one (kind of) convent. |
|
| 3353 |
carnivorous |
If an animal is carnivorous |
|
| 3354 |
conflict of interest |
Conflict of interest is a situation where a person's goals may affect the their ability to do their job fairly and professionally. |
|
| 3355 |
contentious |
If something is contentious |
|
| 3356 |
cringe |
A cringe is an act of cringing. |
He glanced with a cringe at the mess on his desk. |
| 3357 |
cringes |
The plural form of cringe; more than one (kind of) cringe. |
|
| 3358 |
cringed |
The past tense and past participle of cringe. |
|
| 3359 |
cringing |
The present participle of cringe. |
|
| 3360 |
cacophobia |
a fear of or hating of ugly people. |
|
| 3361 |
cacophobic |
A cacophobic person has a fear or hatred of ugly people. |
|
| 3362 |
condemnation |
Condemnation is the act of condemning or showing strong disapproval for something. |
|
| 3363 |
condemnations |
The plural form of condemnation; more than one (kind of) condemnation. |
|
| 3364 |
chihuahua |
A chihuahua is a tiny dog with short hair. |
I have a pet chihuahua. |
| 3365 |
chihuahuas |
Chihuahuas is the plural of chihuahua. |
|
| 3366 |
chug-a-lug |
to consume (a drink) in 1 gulp. |
Matthew chug-a-lugged a wineglassful. |
| 3367 |
chug-a-lugs |
The third-person singular form of chug-a-lug. |
He then chug-a-lugs a full glass of water. |
| 3368 |
chug-a-lugged |
The past tense and past participle of chug-a-lug. |
Matthias chug-a-lugged the beer. |
| 3369 |
chug-a-lugging |
The present participle of chug-a-lug. |
Quincy is chug-a-lugging. |
| 3370 |
collegiate |
If something is collegiate |
|
| 3371 |
crick |
A crick is a painful muscular cramp that occurs in the neck or back. |
|
| 3372 |
cricks |
The plural form of crick; more than one (kind of) crick. |
|
| 3373 |
cricked |
The past tense and past participle of crick. |
|
| 3374 |
cricking |
The present participle of crick. |
|
| 3375 |
cohere |
If things cohere |
Separate molecules will cohere because of electromagnetic force. |
| 3376 |
coheres |
The third-person singular form of cohere. |
|
| 3377 |
cohered |
The past tense and past participle of cohere. |
|
| 3378 |
cohering |
The present participle of cohere. |
|
| 3379 |
curtail |
If you curtail something |
When the audience grew restless, the speaker curtailed her speech. |
| 3380 |
curtailing |
The present participle of curtail. |
|
| 3381 |
curtails |
The third-person singular form of curtail. |
|
| 3382 |
curtailed |
The past tense and past participle of curtail. |
|
| 3383 |
citations |
The plural form of citation; more than one (kind of) citation. |
|
| 3384 |
contemplates |
The third-person singular form of contemplate. |
|
| 3385 |
contemplated |
The past tense and past participle of contemplate. |
|
| 3386 |
contemplating |
The present participle of contemplate. |
|
| 3387 |
cockerel |
A cockerel is a young male chicken. |
|
| 3388 |
cockerels |
The plural form of cockerel; more than one (kind of) cockerel. |
|
| 3389 |
crummy |
If something is crummy |
|
| 3390 |
crumby |
If something is crumby |
|
| 3391 |
crummiest |
The superlative form of crummy; most crummy. |
|
| 3392 |
crummier |
The comparative form of crummy; more crummy. |
|
| 3393 |
crumbier |
The comparative form of crumby; more crumby. |
|
| 3394 |
crumbiest |
The superlative form of crumby; most crumby. |
|
| 3395 |
caterwaul |
If a person caterwauls |
|
| 3396 |
caterwauls |
The third-person singular form of caterwaul. |
|
| 3397 |
caterwauled |
The past tense and past participle of caterwaul. |
|
| 3398 |
caterwauling |
The present participle of caterwaul. |
|
| 3399 |
connector |
A connector is something that connects thing together. |
|
| 3400 |
connectors |
The plural form of connector; more than one (kind of) connector. |
|
| 3401 |
conker |
A conker is the dark brown nut of a horse chestnut tree. |
|
| 3402 |
conkers |
The plural form of conker; more than one (kind of) conker. |
|
| 3403 |
comprehensible |
If something is comprehensible |
|
| 3404 |
commensurate |
If something is commensurate |
|
| 3405 |
creed |
A creed is a set of beliefs that a person |
|
| 3406 |
creeds |
The plural form of creed; more than one (kind of) creed. |
|
| 3407 |
cornichon |
Cornichon is a pickled cucumber. |
|
| 3408 |
cornichons |
The plural form of cornichon; more than one (kind of) cornichon. |
|
| 3409 |
creamy |
If something is creamy |
creamy chocolate |
| 3410 |
creamier |
The comparative form of creamy; more creamy. |
|
| 3411 |
creamiest |
The superlative form of creamy; most creamy. |
|
| 3412 |
considerably |
You use considerably when you want to make a comparative adjective stronger. |
Sharks are considerably faster swimmers than humans. |
| 3413 |
CDs |
The plural form of CD; more than one (kind of) CD. |
|
| 3414 |
clod |
A clod is a lump of clay. |
|
| 3415 |
clods |
The plural form of clod; more than one (kind of) clod. |
|
| 3416 |
cut corners |
If a person cuts corners |
|
| 3417 |
cavalcade |
A cavalcade is a parade of people walking or in a mode of transport. |
|
| 3418 |
cavalcades |
The plural form of cavalcade; more than one (kind of) cavalcade. |
|
| 3419 |
cromulent |
If something is cromulent |
|
| 3420 |
courtier |
A courtier is a person who helps a king |
The queen summoned her favorite courtier. "Bring me my crown," she said. |
| 3421 |
courtiers |
The plural form of courtier; more than one (kind of) courtier. |
|
| 3422 |
concession |
A concession is when someone concedes--they give up or give in to something. |
After 10 minutes, the score in the football game was 20-0. The loosing team volunteered their concession . |
| 3423 |
concessions |
The plural form of concession; more than one (kind of) concession. |
|
| 3424 |
convulse |
If you convulse something |
He was convulsed with laughter at the movie. |
| 3425 |
convulses |
The third-person singular form of convulse. |
|
| 3426 |
convulsed |
The past tense and past participle of convulse. |
|
| 3427 |
convulsing |
The present participle of convulse. |
|
| 3428 |
convulsion |
A convulsion is when someone's muscles contract very hard without the person wanting it. |
Ow, my arm is having a convulsion! It's so tense and I can't relax it! |
| 3429 |
convulsions |
The plural form of convulsion; more than one (kind of) convulsion. |
|
| 3430 |
couture |
Couture is the production of custom-made clothing. |
|
| 3431 |
coutures |
The plural form of couture; more than one (kind of) couture. |
|
| 3432 |
cockroach |
A cockroach is a brown or black straight-winged insect. |
|
| 3433 |
cockroaches |
The plural form of cockroach; more than one (kind of) cockroach. |
|
| 3434 |
concretes |
The plural form of concrete; more than one (kind of) concrete. |
|
| 3435 |
concreted |
The past tense and past participle of concrete. |
|
| 3436 |
concreting |
The present participle of concrete. |
|
| 3437 |
cutback |
A cutback is a reduction in a service |
When sales slowed down, the coffee show had to make a cutback in the number of staff. |
| 3438 |
cutbacks |
The plural form of cutback; more than one (kind of) cutback. |
|
| 3439 |
collegial |
If something is collegial |
|
| 3440 |
compressible |
If something is compressible |
|
| 3441 |
chirpy |
If a person is chirpy |
He's surprisingly chirpy for someone who just lost his father. |
| 3442 |
chirpier |
The comparative form of chirpy; more chirpy. |
|
| 3443 |
chirpiest |
The superlative form of chirpy; most chirpy. |
|
| 3444 |
cowardly |
If a person is cowardly |
|
| 3445 |
covertly |
If something is done covertly |
|
| 3446 |
cross section |
A cross section shows the inside of something by cutting through it. |
|
| 3447 |
cross sections |
The plural form of cross section; more than one (kind of) cross section. |
|
| 3448 |
combated |
The past tense and past participle of combat. |
|
| 3449 |
combating |
The present participle of combat. |
|
| 3450 |
combatting |
The present participle of combat. |
|
| 3451 |
combatted |
The past tense and past participle of combat. |
|
| 3452 |
course of action |
A course of action is a plan to help a person to achieve their goal. |
|
| 3453 |
cede |
If you cede |
Edward decided to cede the province. |
| 3454 |
cedes |
The third-person singular form of cede. |
|
| 3455 |
ceded |
The past tense and past participle of cede. |
|
| 3456 |
ceding |
The present participle of cede. |
|
| 3457 |
clasp |
A clasp is a device that fastens two or more things together. |
|
| 3458 |
clasps |
The plural form of clasp; more than one (kind of) clasp. |
|
| 3459 |
clasped |
The past tense and past participle of clasp. |
|
| 3460 |
clasping |
The present participle of clasp. |
|
| 3461 |
coven |
A coven is a group of witches. |
|
| 3462 |
covens |
The plural form of coven; more than one (kind of) coven. |
|
| 3463 |
chunky |
If something is chunky |
I ate a chunky bar of chocolate. |
| 3464 |
chunkier |
The comparative form of chunky; more chunky. |
|
| 3465 |
chunkiest |
The superlative form of chunky; most chunky. |
|
| 3466 |
chilled |
The past tense and past participle of chill. |
|
| 3467 |
chilling |
The present participle of chill. |
|
| 3468 |
computerise |
If you computerise something |
|
| 3469 |
computerize |
If you computerize something |
|
| 3470 |
computerizing |
The present participle of computerize. |
|
| 3471 |
computerizes |
The third-person singular form of computerize. |
|
| 3472 |
computerized |
The past tense and past participle of computerize. |
|
| 3473 |
computerises |
The third-person singular form of computerise. |
|
| 3474 |
computerised |
The past tense and past participle of computerise. |
|
| 3475 |
computerising |
The present participle of computerise. |
|
| 3476 |
computerization |
Computerization is the process of converting something that works a manual way into a computer system. |
|
| 3477 |
computerisation |
Computerisation is the process of converting something that works a manual way into a computer system. |
|
| 3478 |
computerizations |
The plural form of computerization; more than one (kind of) computerization. |
|
| 3479 |
computerisations |
The plural form of computerisation; more than one (kind of) computerisation. |
|
| 3480 |
conceptualise |
If you conceptualise something |
|
| 3481 |
conceptualize |
If you conceptualize something |
|
| 3482 |
conceptualization |
Conceptualization is the process of forming a concept or idea of something. |
|
| 3483 |
conceptualisation |
Conceptualisation is the process of forming a concept or idea of something. |
|
| 3484 |
conceptualizations |
The plural form of conceptualization; more than one (kind of) conceptualization. |
|
| 3485 |
conceptualisations |
The plural form of conceptualisation; more than one (kind of) conceptualisation. |
|
| 3486 |
conceptualizes |
The third-person singular form of conceptualize. |
|
| 3487 |
conceptualized |
The past tense and past participle of conceptualize. |
|
| 3488 |
conceptualizing |
The present participle of conceptualize. |
|
| 3489 |
conceptualises |
The third-person singular form of conceptualise. |
|
| 3490 |
conceptualised |
The past tense and past participle of conceptualise. |
|
| 3491 |
conceptualising |
The present participle of conceptualise. |
|
| 3492 |
crystallize |
If you crystallize something |
I crystallized the copper sulphate by slowly cooling a saturated solution. |
| 3493 |
crystallise |
If you crystallise something |
I crystallised the copper sulphate by slowly cooling a saturated solution. |
| 3494 |
crystallizes |
The third-person singular form of crystallize. |
|
| 3495 |
crystallized |
The past tense and past participle of crystallize. |
|
| 3496 |
crystallizing |
The present participle of crystallize. |
|
| 3497 |
crystallises |
The third-person singular form of crystallise. |
|
| 3498 |
crystallised |
The past tense and past participle of crystallise. |
|
| 3499 |
crystallising |
The present participle of crystallise. |
|
| 3500 |
crystallisation |
Crystallisation is the process of turning something into crystals. |
|
| 3501 |
crystallization |
Crystallization is the process of turning something into crystals. |
|
| 3502 |
crystallisations |
The plural form of crystallisation; more than one (kind of) crystallisation. |
|
| 3503 |
crystallizations |
The plural form of crystallization; more than one (kind of) crystallization. |
|
| 3504 |
Chloe |
Chloe is a female given name. |
|
| 3505 |
complexity |
Complexity is the state of something being complex. |
|
| 3506 |
complexities |
The plural form of complexity; more than one (kind of) complexity. |
|
| 3507 |
coercive |
A coercive person is someone who uses force or threats to make someone to do something. |
|
| 3508 |
copulate |
If you copulate |
|
| 3509 |
copulates |
The third-person singular form of copulate. |
|
| 3510 |
copulated |
The past tense and past participle of copulate. |
|
| 3511 |
copulating |
The present participle of copulate. |
|
| 3512 |
curiousest |
The superlative form of curious; most curious. |
|
| 3513 |
confound |
If you confound someone |
|
| 3514 |
confounds |
The third-person singular form of confound. |
|
| 3515 |
confounded |
The past tense and past participle of confound. |
|
| 3516 |
confounding |
The present participle of confound. |
|
| 3517 |
cleanly |
If somebody or something is cleanly |
This room is very cleanly. |
| 3518 |
cleanlier |
The comparative form of cleanly; more cleanly. |
|
| 3519 |
cleanliest |
The superlative form of cleanly; most cleanly. |
|
| 3520 |
cartwheel |
A cartwheel is the wheel of a cart. |
|
| 3521 |
cartwheels |
The plural form of cartwheel; more than one (kind of) cartwheel. |
|
| 3522 |
cartwheeled |
The past tense and past participle of cartwheel. |
|
| 3523 |
cartwheeling |
The present participle of cartwheel. |
|
| 3524 |
connoisseur |
A connoisseur is a person who is an expert in something |
|
| 3525 |
connoisseurs |
The plural form of connoisseur; more than one (kind of) connoisseur. |
|
| 3526 |
coalesce |
If a group of materials coalesce they join together to form a single thing. |
|
| 3527 |
coalesces |
The third-person singular form of coalesce. |
|
| 3528 |
coalesced |
The past tense and past participle of coalesce. |
|
| 3529 |
coalescing |
The present participle of coalesce. |
|
| 3530 |
correlate |
If something correlates with another |
|
| 3531 |
correlates |
The third-person singular form of correlate. |
|
| 3532 |
correlated |
The past tense and past participle of correlate. |
|
| 3533 |
correlating |
The present participle of correlate. |
|
| 3534 |
clomp |
Clomp is the sound your feet makes when hitting the ground loudly. |
|
| 3535 |
clomps |
The plural form of clomp; more than one (kind of) clomp. |
|
| 3536 |
clomped |
The past tense and past participle of clomp. |
|
| 3537 |
clomping |
The present participle of clomp. |
|
| 3538 |
carbonate |
A carbonate is any salt that contains carbonic acid. |
|
| 3539 |
carbonates |
The plural form of carbonate; more than one (kind of) carbonate. |
|
| 3540 |
carbonating |
The present participle of carbonate. |
|
| 3541 |
configure |
If you configure something |
|
| 3542 |
configures |
The third-person singular form of configure. |
|
| 3543 |
configured |
The past tense and past participle of configure. |
|
| 3544 |
configuring |
The present participle of configure. |
|
| 3545 |
configurable |
If something is configurable |
|
| 3546 |
configuration |
The configuration of something is the way its parts are arranged or combined. |
|
| 3547 |
configurations |
The plural form of configuration; more than one (kind of) configuration. |
|
| 3548 |
corps |
A corps is an army formation that is made up of two or more divisions. |
|
| 3549 |
cackle |
A cackle is a loud and harsh laugh. |
|
| 3550 |
cackles |
The plural form of cackle; more than one (kind of) cackle. |
|
| 3551 |
cackling |
The present participle of cackle. |
|
| 3552 |
cackled |
The past tense and past participle of cackle. |
|
| 3553 |
cellular |
If something is cellular |
|
| 3554 |
cellulars |
The plural form of cellular; more than one (kind of) cellular. |
|
| 3555 |
canoodle |
If two people canoodle |
They were caught canoodling at the back of the bar. |
| 3556 |
canoodles |
The third-person singular form of canoodle. |
|
| 3557 |
canoodled |
The past tense and past participle of canoodle. |
|
| 3558 |
canoodling |
The present participle of canoodle. |
|
| 3559 |
cajole |
If you cajole someone |
|
| 3560 |
cajoles |
The third-person singular form of cajole. |
|
| 3561 |
cajoled |
The past tense and past participle of cajole. |
|
| 3562 |
cajoling |
The present participle of cajole. |
|
| 3563 |
coax |
If you coax someone |
|
| 3564 |
coaxes |
The third-person singular form of coax. |
|
| 3565 |
coaxed |
The past tense and past participle of coax. |
|
| 3566 |
coaxing |
The present participle of coax. |
|
| 3567 |
commentate |
If you commentate on something |
For the radio audience he will commentate on the match. |
| 3568 |
commentates |
The third-person singular form of commentate. |
|
| 3569 |
commentated |
The past tense and past participle of commentate. |
|
| 3570 |
commentating |
The present participle of commentate. |
|
| 3571 |
Celsius |
Celsius is a scale to measure degrees of temperature. Water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees. |
|
| 3572 |
creativeness |
The creativeness of a person is defined as how creative the person is. |
|
| 3573 |
conk |
A conk is a person's nose. |
|
| 3574 |
conks |
The plural form of conk; more than one (kind of) conk. |
|
| 3575 |
conked |
The past tense and past participle of conk. |
|
| 3576 |
conking |
The present participle of conk. |
|
| 3577 |
challenger |
A challenger is person who go against someone or something. |
|
| 3578 |
challengers |
The plural form of challenger; more than one (kind of) challenger. |
|
| 3579 |
corked |
The past tense and past participle of cork. |
|
| 3580 |
corking |
The present participle of cork. |
|
| 3581 |
confederate |
A confederate is an accomplice in a plot. |
|
| 3582 |
confederates |
The plural form of confederate; more than one (kind of) confederate. |
|
| 3583 |
confederated |
The past tense and past participle of confederate. |
|
| 3584 |
confederating |
The present participle of confederate. |
|
| 3585 |
confederacy |
A confederacy is an alliance. |
|
| 3586 |
confederacies |
The plural form of confederacy; more than one (kind of) confederacy. |
|
| 3587 |
communal |
If something is communal |
|
| 3588 |
commune |
A commune is a small community |
|
| 3589 |
communes |
The plural form of commune; more than one (kind of) commune. |
|
| 3590 |
cannoned |
The past tense and past participle of cannon. |
|
| 3591 |
cannoning |
The present participle of cannon. |
|
| 3592 |
cheeky |
If a person is cheeky |
|
| 3593 |
cheekier |
The comparative form of cheeky; more cheeky. |
|
| 3594 |
cheekiest |
The superlative form of cheeky; most cheeky. |
|
| 3595 |
courier |
A courier is a person or company that transports goods or documents. |
|
| 3596 |
couriers |
The plural form of courier; more than one (kind of) courier. |
|
| 3597 |
couriered |
The past tense and past participle of courier. |
|
| 3598 |
couriering |
The present participle of courier. |
|
| 3599 |
cranky |
If a machine is cranky |
|
| 3600 |
crankier |
The comparative form of cranky; more cranky. |
|
| 3601 |
crankiest |
The superlative form of cranky; most cranky. |
|
| 3602 |
crank |
A crank is a bent piece of an axle or shaft that is used to convert a rotation to a wheel or other mechanical device. |
|
| 3603 |
cranks |
The plural form of crank; more than one (kind of) crank. |
|
| 3604 |
cranked |
The past tense and past participle of crank. |
|
| 3605 |
cranking |
The present participle of crank. |
|
| 3606 |
cannibalise |
If an animal cannibalise |
The female black widow spider is known to cannibalise the male. |
| 3607 |
cannibalize |
If an animal cannibalize |
The female black widow spider is known to cannibalize the male. |
| 3608 |
cannibalises |
The third-person singular form of cannibalise. |
|
| 3609 |
cannibalised |
The past tense and past participle of cannibalise. |
|
| 3610 |
cannibalising |
The present participle of cannibalise. |
|
| 3611 |
cannibalized |
The past tense and past participle of cannibalize. |
|
| 3612 |
cannibalizes |
The third-person singular form of cannibalize. |
|
| 3613 |
cannibalizing |
The present participle of cannibalize. |
|
| 3614 |
cannibalization |
Cannibalization is the process of an animal eating another of their own species. |
|
| 3615 |
cannibalisation |
Cannibalisation is the process of an animal eating another of their own species. |
|
| 3616 |
cannibalizations |
The plural form of cannibalization; more than one (kind of) cannibalization. |
|
| 3617 |
cannibalisations |
The plural form of cannibalisation; more than one (kind of) cannibalisation. |
|
| 3618 |
cannibalism |
Cannibalism is the act of eating another of one's own species. |
|
| 3619 |
convene |
If people convene |
|
| 3620 |
convenes |
The third-person singular form of convene. |
|
| 3621 |
convened |
The past tense and past participle of convene. |
|
| 3622 |
convening |
The present participle of convene. |
|
| 3623 |
convoke |
If a group of people convoke |
|
| 3624 |
convokes |
The third-person singular form of convoke. |
|
| 3625 |
convoked |
The past tense and past participle of convoke. |
|
| 3626 |
convoking |
The present participle of convoke. |
|
| 3627 |
crumple |
A crumple is a crease |
|
| 3628 |
crumples |
The plural form of crumple; more than one (kind of) crumple. |
|
| 3629 |
crumpled |
The past tense and past participle of crumple. |
|
| 3630 |
crumpling |
The present participle of crumple. |
|
| 3631 |
creditor |
A creditor is a person who people owes money to. |
|
| 3632 |
creditors |
The plural form of creditor; more than one (kind of) creditor. |
|
| 3633 |
consign |
If you consign something |
|
| 3634 |
consigns |
The third-person singular form of consign. |
|
| 3635 |
consigned |
The past tense and past participle of consign. |
|
| 3636 |
consigning |
The present participle of consign. |
|
| 3637 |
costumed |
The past tense and past participle of costume. |
|
| 3638 |
costuming |
The present participle of costume. |
|
| 3639 |
Cambodian |
A Cambodian is somebody who is from Cambodia. |
|
| 3640 |
Cologne |
Cologne is a city in Germany. |
|
| 3641 |
clump |
A clump is a small group of trees or plants. |
|
| 3642 |
clumps |
The plural form of clump; more than one (kind of) clump. |
|
| 3643 |
clumped |
The past tense and past participle of clump. |
|
| 3644 |
clumping |
The present participle of clump. |
|
| 3645 |
cipher |
A cipher is a numeric character. |
|
| 3646 |
cypher |
A cypher is a numeric character. |
|
| 3647 |
ciphered |
The past tense and past participle of cipher. |
|
| 3648 |
ciphers |
The plural form of cipher; more than one (kind of) cipher. |
|
| 3649 |
ciphering |
The present participle of cipher. |
|
| 3650 |
cyphered |
The past tense and past participle of cypher. |
|
| 3651 |
cyphers |
The plural form of cypher; more than one (kind of) cypher. |
|
| 3652 |
cyphering |
The present participle of cypher. |
|
| 3653 |
crucify |
If you crucify someone |
|
| 3654 |
crucifies |
The third-person singular form of crucify. |
|
| 3655 |
crucified |
The past tense and past participle of crucify. |
|
| 3656 |
crucifying |
The present participle of crucify. |
|
| 3657 |
call someone's bluff |
If you call someone's bluff |
|
| 3658 |
constrain |
If you constrain a person |
|
| 3659 |
constrains |
The third-person singular form of constrain. |
|
| 3660 |
constrained |
The past tense and past participle of constrain. |
|
| 3661 |
constraining |
The present participle of constrain. |
|
| 3662 |
circumvent |
If you circumvent something |
|
| 3663 |
circumvents |
The third-person singular form of circumvent. |
|
| 3664 |
circumvented |
The past tense and past participle of circumvent. |
|
| 3665 |
circumventing |
The present participle of circumvent. |
|
| 3666 |
clamber |
If you clamber |
|
| 3667 |
clambers |
The third-person singular form of clamber. |
|
| 3668 |
clambered |
The past tense and past participle of clamber. |
|
| 3669 |
clambering |
The present participle of clamber. |
|
| 3670 |
commiserate |
If you commiserate |
|
| 3671 |
commiserates |
The third-person singular form of commiserate. |
|
| 3672 |
commiserated |
The past tense and past participle of commiserate. |
|
| 3673 |
commiserating |
The present participle of commiserate. |
|
| 3674 |
connive |
If you connive |
|
| 3675 |
connives |
The third-person singular form of connive. |
|
| 3676 |
connived |
The past tense and past participle of connive. |
|
| 3677 |
conniving |
The present participle of connive. |
|
| 3678 |
commemorate |
If you commemorate something or someone |
|
| 3679 |
commemorates |
The third-person singular form of commemorate. |
|
| 3680 |
commemorated |
The past tense and past participle of commemorate. |
|
| 3681 |
commemorating |
The present participle of commemorate. |
|
| 3682 |
crusts |
The plural form of crust; more than one (kind of) crust. |
|
| 3683 |
crusted |
The past tense and past participle of crust. |
|
| 3684 |
crusting |
The present participle of crust. |
|
| 3685 |
crossfire |
A crossfire is lines of fire from multiple positions that pass through a small area. |
|
| 3686 |
crossfires |
The plural form of crossfire; more than one (kind of) crossfire. |
|
| 3687 |
coroner |
A coroner is an official who inquests into unnatural deaths. |
|
| 3688 |
coroners |
The plural form of coroner; more than one (kind of) coroner. |
|
| 3689 |
culprit |
A culprit is the person or thing that is responsible for a crime or accident. |
I have tightened the loose bolt that was the culprit; it should work now. |
| 3690 |
culprits |
The plural form of culprit; more than one (kind of) culprit. |
|
| 3691 |
countermeasure |
A countermeasure is an action taken to counteract a danger or threat. |
Chaff and flares are examples of countermeasures. |
| 3692 |
countermeasures |
The plural form of countermeasure; more than one (kind of) countermeasure. |
|
| 3693 |
cheerier |
The comparative form of cheery; more cheery. |
|
| 3694 |
cheeriest |
The superlative form of cheery; most cheery. |
|
| 3695 |
complainant |
A complainant is someone that files a civil lawsuit against another person. |
|
| 3696 |
complainants |
The plural form of complainant; more than one (kind of) complainant. |
|
| 3697 |
Claudia |
Claudia is a female given name. |
|
| 3698 |
contingent |
A quota of troops. |
|
| 3699 |
contingents |
The plural form of contingent; more than one (kind of) contingent. |
|
| 3700 |
culminate |
If something culminates |
|
| 3701 |
culminates |
The third-person singular form of culminate. |
|
| 3702 |
culminated |
The past tense and past participle of culminate. |
|
| 3703 |
culminating |
The present participle of culminate. |
|
| 3704 |
credulous |
If a person is credulous |
|
| 3705 |
crate |
A crate is a large wooden box or basket that is used to transport goods. |
|
| 3706 |
crates |
The plural form of crate; more than one (kind of) crate. |
|
| 3707 |
crated |
The past tense and past participle of crate. |
|
| 3708 |
crating |
The present participle of crate. |
|
| 3709 |
contradict |
If you contradict something |
|
| 3710 |
contradicting |
The present participle of contradict. |
|
| 3711 |
contradicts |
The third-person singular form of contradict. |
|
| 3712 |
contradicted |
The past tense and past participle of contradict. |
|
| 3713 |
crusty |
If something is crusty |
|
| 3714 |
crustier |
The comparative form of crusty; more crusty. |
|
| 3715 |
crusties |
The plural form of crusty; more than one (kind of) crusty. |
|
| 3716 |
crustiest |
The superlative form of crusty; most crusty. |
|
| 3717 |
contronyms |
The plural form of contronym; more than one (kind of) contronym. |
|
| 3718 |
contranym |
A contranym is a word with two different meanings |
|
| 3719 |
contranyms |
The plural form of contranym; more than one (kind of) contranym. |
|
| 3720 |
caprices |
The plural form of caprice; more than one (kind of) caprice. |
|
| 3721 |
cowpuncher |
A cowboy or cowgirl |
|
| 3722 |
cow tipping |
The act of pushing a sleeping cow. |
|
| 3723 |
cowpunchers |
The plural form of cowpuncher; more than one (kind of) cowpuncher. |
|
| 3724 |
cedar |
A cedar is a kind of tree with small thin leaves that don't fall off in winter. |
There is a row of cedars beside the road. |
| 3725 |
cedars |
The plural form of cedar; more than one (kind of) cedar. |
|
| 3726 |
confide |
If you confide to someone |
I could no longer keep this secret alone; I decided to confide in my brother. |
| 3727 |
confides |
The third-person singular form of confide. |
|
| 3728 |
confided |
The past tense and past participle of confide. |
|
| 3729 |
confiding |
The present participle of confide. |
|
| 3730 |
conjoin |
If things conjoin |
|
| 3731 |
conjoins |
The third-person singular form of conjoin. |
|
| 3732 |
conjoined |
The past tense and past participle of conjoin. |
|
| 3733 |
conjoining |
The present participle of conjoin. |
|
| 3734 |
condone |
If you condone a person |
|
| 3735 |
condones |
The third-person singular form of condone. |
|
| 3736 |
condoned |
The past tense and past participle of condone. |
|
| 3737 |
condoning |
The present participle of condone. |
|
| 3738 |
conjure |
If you conjure |
|
| 3739 |
conjures |
The third-person singular form of conjure. |
|
| 3740 |
conjured |
The past tense and past participle of conjure. |
|
| 3741 |
conjuring |
The present participle of conjure. |
|
| 3742 |
canalize |
If you canalize a river |
|
| 3743 |
canalise |
If you canalise a river |
|
| 3744 |
canalizing |
The present participle of canalize. |
|
| 3745 |
canalized |
The past tense and past participle of canalize. |
|
| 3746 |
canalizes |
The third-person singular form of canalize. |
|
| 3747 |
canalises |
The third-person singular form of canalise. |
|
| 3748 |
canalised |
The past tense and past participle of canalise. |
|
| 3749 |
canalising |
The present participle of canalise. |
|
| 3750 |
chime |
A chime is a soothing ringing sound made by a bell or a metal bar. |
|
| 3751 |
chiming |
The present participle of chime. |
|
| 3752 |
chimed |
The past tense and past participle of chime. |
|
| 3753 |
chimes |
The plural form of chime; more than one (kind of) chime. |
|
| 3754 |
comic books |
The plural form of comic book; more than one (kind of) comic book. |
|
| 3755 |
caterer |
A caterer is a person or company that is paid to provide food and drinks during an event. |
|
| 3756 |
caterers |
The plural form of caterer; more than one (kind of) caterer. |
|
| 3757 |
cordon |
A cordon is a line of people or things placed around an area to prevent access. |
|
| 3758 |
cordons |
The plural form of cordon; more than one (kind of) cordon. |
|
| 3759 |
cordoned |
The past tense and past participle of cordon. |
|
| 3760 |
cordoning |
The present participle of cordon. |
|
| 3761 |
corpulent |
If a person is corpulent |
|
| 3762 |
contraceptive |
A contraceptive item is something that prevents pregnancy. |
|
| 3763 |
contraceptives |
The plural form of contraceptive; more than one (kind of) contraceptive. |
|
| 3764 |
cudgel |
A cudgel is a short heavy stick that is used as a weapon. |
|
| 3765 |
cudgels |
The plural form of cudgel; more than one (kind of) cudgel. |
|
| 3766 |
cudgeled |
The past tense and past participle of cudgel. |
|
| 3767 |
cudgelled |
The past tense and past participle of cudgel. |
|
| 3768 |
cudgeling |
The present participle of cudgel. |
|
| 3769 |
cudgelling |
The present participle of cudgel. |
|
| 3770 |
contrite |
If you feel contrite |
|
| 3771 |
confute |
If you confute a person |
|
| 3772 |
confutes |
The third-person singular form of confute. |
|
| 3773 |
confuted |
The past tense and past participle of confute. |
|
| 3774 |
confuting |
The present participle of confute. |
|
| 3775 |
cancellation |
Cancellation is the act or process of cancelling something. |
|
| 3776 |
cancellations |
The plural form of cancellation; more than one (kind of) cancellation. |
|
| 3777 |
crotch |
The crotch of a thing is the area where it separates into different directions. |
There is a child sitting in a crotch of that tree. |
| 3778 |
crotches |
The plural form of crotch; more than one (kind of) crotch. |
|
| 3779 |
Cardiff |
Cardiff is the capital of Wales. |
|
| 3780 |
caramelize |
If you caramelize sugar |
|
| 3781 |
caramelise |
If you caramelise sugar |
|
| 3782 |
caramelization |
Caramelization is the process of converting sugar into caramel. |
|
| 3783 |
caramelisation |
Caramelisation is the process of converting sugar into caramel. |
|
| 3784 |
caramelizes |
The third-person singular form of caramelize. |
|
| 3785 |
caramelized |
The past tense and past participle of caramelize. |
|
| 3786 |
caramelizing |
The present participle of caramelize. |
|
| 3787 |
caramelising |
The present participle of caramelise. |
|
| 3788 |
caramelises |
The third-person singular form of caramelise. |
|
| 3789 |
caramelised |
The past tense and past participle of caramelise. |
|
| 3790 |
caramelizations |
The plural form of caramelization; more than one (kind of) caramelization. |
|
| 3791 |
caramelisations |
The plural form of caramelisation; more than one (kind of) caramelisation. |
|
| 3792 |
chaff |
Chaff is the outer layers of a grain. |
|
| 3793 |
chaffs |
The plural form of chaff; more than one (kind of) chaff. |
|
| 3794 |
chaffed |
The past tense and past participle of chaff. |
|
| 3795 |
chaffing |
The present participle of chaff. |
|
| 3796 |
ceasefire |
A ceasefire is an agreement to stop fighting temporarily during a war. |
|
| 3797 |
cease-fire |
A cease-fire is an agreement to stop fighting temporarily during a war. |
|
| 3798 |
ceasefires |
The plural form of ceasefire; more than one (kind of) ceasefire. |
|
| 3799 |
cease-fires |
The plural form of cease-fire; more than one (kind of) cease-fire. |
|
| 3800 |
crimp |
A crimp is a fastener that secures parts by bending metal around a joint and squeezing it together. |
The strap was held together by a simple metal crimp. |
| 3801 |
crimps |
The plural form of crimp; more than one (kind of) crimp. |
|
| 3802 |
crimped |
The past tense and past participle of crimp. |
|
| 3803 |
crimping |
The present participle of crimp. |
|
| 3804 |
corrugate |
If you corrugate something |
|
| 3805 |
corrugates |
The third-person singular form of corrugate. |
|
| 3806 |
corrugated |
The past tense and past participle of corrugate. |
|
| 3807 |
corrugating |
The present participle of corrugate. |
|
| 3808 |
clergywoman |
A clergywoman is a formal leader within established religions. |
|
| 3809 |
clergyman |
A clergyman is a formal leader within established religions. |
|
| 3810 |
clergymen |
The plural form of clergyman; more than one (kind of) clergyman. |
|
| 3811 |
clergywomen |
The plural form of clergywoman; more than one (kind of) clergywoman. |
|
| 3812 |
choosier |
The comparative form of choosy; more choosy. |
|
| 3813 |
choosiest |
The superlative form of choosy; most choosy. |
|
| 3814 |
cold case |
A cold case is an unsolved criminal investigation that remains open pending new evidence. |
|
| 3815 |
cold cases |
The plural form of cold case; more than one (kind of) cold case. |
|
| 3816 |
circulars |
The plural form of circular; more than one (kind of) circular. |
|
| 3817 |
consecrate |
If a pastor consecrates something |
|
| 3818 |
consecrates |
The third-person singular form of consecrate. |
|
| 3819 |
consecrated |
The past tense and past participle of consecrate. |
|
| 3820 |
consecrating |
The present participle of consecrate. |
|
| 3821 |
coup |
A coup is a successful act of achieving something difficult. |
|
| 3822 |
coups |
The plural form of coup; more than one (kind of) coup. |
|
| 3823 |
co-imperium |
A co-imperium is a political entity that is jointly ruled by two or more external nations. |
New Hebrides was a co-imperium of the United Kingdom and France. |
| 3824 |
cosmetic |
If something is cosmetic |
|
| 3825 |
cosmetics |
The plural form of cosmetic; more than one (kind of) cosmetic. |
|
| 3826 |
complexion |
Complexion is the quality |
|
| 3827 |
complexions |
The plural form of complexion; more than one (kind of) complexion. |
|
| 3828 |
citron |
Citron is a color mixing yellow and green |
; He had his house painted citron. |
| 3829 |
citrons |
The plural form of citron; more than one (kind of) citron. |
|
| 3830 |
Cape Colony |
The Cape Colony was the rule by The British between 1795 and 1910. |
|
| 3831 |
codependency |
Codependency is when you emotionally submissive in response to someone's harmful behaviour; being an emotional doormat |
Her codependency meant she gave in to most narcissists. |
| 3832 |
codependence |
If you have codependence |
Her codependence meant she never took care of her own needs first. |
| 3833 |
codependencies |
The plural form of codependency; more than one (kind of) codependency. |
|
| 3834 |
confelicity |
Confelicity is the state of being vicariously happy at another person's joy or well-being. |
|
| 3835 |
chemical warfare |
Chemical warfare is the use of chemicals as weapons in war. |
|
| 3836 |
cerebral |
If a person is cerebral |
Percy was able to come up with a cerebral solution to the complex math problem.; The music and lyrics were cerebral because they made listeners think more than they evoked emotions. |
| 3837 |
Clark |
Clark is a male given name. |
|
| 3838 |
croak |
A croak is the noise a frog or crow makes. |
|
| 3839 |
croaks |
The plural form of croak; more than one (kind of) croak. |
|
| 3840 |
chaperone |
A chaperone is an older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure their good behaviour. |
|
| 3841 |
chaperones |
The plural form of chaperone; more than one (kind of) chaperone. |
|
| 3842 |
chaperoned |
The past tense and past participle of chaperone. |
|
| 3843 |
chaperoning |
The present participle of chaperone. |
|
| 3844 |
caviar |
Caviar is the roe of the sturgeon or other large fish. It is considered to be a delicacy. |
|
| 3845 |
caviars |
The plural form of caviar; more than one (kind of) caviar. |
|
| 3846 |
crustacean |
A crustacean is any arthropod within the subphylum Crustacea |
lobsters, crabs, and prawns are crustaceans. |
| 3847 |
crustaceans |
The plural form of crustacean; more than one (kind of) crustacean. |
|
| 3848 |
crustacea |
The plural form of crustacean; more than one (kind of) crustacean. |
|
| 3849 |
credibility |
The credibility of a person is said to be how trusted they are. |
|
| 3850 |
credibilities |
The plural form of credibility; more than one (kind of) credibility. |
|
| 3851 |
Clifford |
Clifford is a male given name. |
|
| 3852 |
cash cow |
A cash cow is something |
|
| 3853 |
catheterize |
If a doctor catheterizes a vein |
|
| 3854 |
catheterise |
If a doctor catheterises a vein |
|
| 3855 |
catheterizes |
The third-person singular form of catheterize. |
|
| 3856 |
catheterized |
The past tense and past participle of catheterize. |
|
| 3857 |
catheterizing |
The present participle of catheterize. |
|
| 3858 |
catheterises |
The third-person singular form of catheterise. |
|
| 3859 |
catheterised |
The past tense and past participle of catheterise. |
|
| 3860 |
catheterising |
The present participle of catheterise. |
|
| 3861 |
catheter |
A catheter is a small tube that is inserted into the body so as to administer a drug or remove fluid. |
|
| 3862 |
catheters |
The plural form of catheter; more than one (kind of) catheter. |
|
| 3863 |
checker |
A checker is someone who checks or verifies something. |
|
| 3864 |
cleave |
If you cleave something |
|
| 3865 |
cleaves |
The third-person singular form of cleave. |
|
| 3866 |
cleaved |
The past tense and past participle of cleave. |
|
| 3867 |
cleaving |
The present participle of cleave. |
|
| 3868 |
cleaver |
A cleaver is a heavy knife with a wide blade. It is used by butchers for hacking through bones. |
|
| 3869 |
cleavers |
The plural form of cleaver; more than one (kind of) cleaver. |
|
| 3870 |
commandeer |
If a person commandeers something |
|
| 3871 |
commandeers |
The third-person singular form of commandeer. |
|
| 3872 |
commandeered |
The past tense and past participle of commandeer. |
|
| 3873 |
commandeering |
The present participle of commandeer. |
|
| 3874 |
caliber |
The caliber of a firearm is the diameter of its bore. |
|
| 3875 |
calibre |
The calibre of a firearm is the diameter of its bore. |
|
| 3876 |
calibers |
The plural form of caliber; more than one (kind of) caliber. |
|
| 3877 |
calibres |
The plural form of calibre; more than one (kind of) calibre. |
|
| 3878 |
carbine |
A carbine is a rifle with a short barrel. |
|
| 3879 |
carbines |
The plural form of carbine; more than one (kind of) carbine. |
|
| 3880 |
charter member |
A charter member is a person who helped start an organization. |
|
| 3881 |
Classical Meitei |
Classical Meitei is the Meitei language as spoken and written in formal speeches |
|
| 3882 |
Classical Manipuri |
Alternative form of Classical Meitei |
|
| 3883 |
charter members |
The plural form of charter member; more than one (kind of) charter member. |
|
| 3884 |
Classical Greek |
Classical Greek is the form of Ancient Greek language used during the classical period of Greek literature. |
|
| 3885 |
confit |
A confit is any type of food that have been immersed in a substance |
|
| 3886 |
confits |
The plural form of confit; more than one (kind of) confit. |
|
| 3887 |
confited |
The past tense and past participle of confit. |
|
| 3888 |
confiting |
The present participle of confit. |
|
| 3889 |
castigate |
If you castigate a person |
|
| 3890 |
castigates |
The third-person singular form of castigate. |
|
| 3891 |
castigated |
The past tense and past participle of castigate. |
|
| 3892 |
castigating |
The present participle of castigate. |
|
| 3893 |
contumacious |
A contumacious person is someone who is disobedient or rebellious. |
|
| 3894 |
censure |
Censure is the act of disapproving one's wrong actions severely. |
|
| 3895 |
censures |
The plural form of censure; more than one (kind of) censure. |
|
| 3896 |
censured |
The past tense and past participle of censure. |
|
| 3897 |
censuring |
The present participle of censure. |
|
| 3898 |
carouse |
If people carouse |
We are all going to carouse at Brian's tonight. |
| 3899 |
carouses |
The third-person singular form of carouse. |
|
| 3900 |
carousing |
The present participle of carouse. |
|
| 3901 |
caroused |
The past tense and past participle of carouse. |
|
| 3902 |
Cameroon |
Cameroon is a country in Central Africa. |
|
| 3903 |
cancerous |
If something is cancerous |
He underwent a 15-hour long surgery to remove his cancerous kidney. |
| 3904 |
carcinogenic |
If something is carcinogenic |
|
| 3905 |
certificated |
The past tense and past participle of certificate. |
|
| 3906 |
certificating |
The present participle of certificate. |
|
| 3907 |
clippings |
The plural form of clipping; more than one (kind of) clipping. |
|
| 3908 |
condensations |
The plural form of condensation; more than one (kind of) condensation. |
|
| 3909 |
contested |
The past tense and past participle of contest. |
|
| 3910 |
contesting |
The present participle of contest. |
|
| 3911 |
contend |
If you contend that something is true |
The government contends that he is fundamentalist. |
| 3912 |
contends |
The third-person singular form of contend. |
|
| 3913 |
contended |
The past tense and past participle of contend. |
|
| 3914 |
contending |
The present participle of contend. |
|
| 3915 |
curliness |
Curliness is the state of how curly something is. |
|
| 3916 |
colloquium |
A colloquium is an academic meeting where different people give lectures about different topics. |
This colloquium is held every Tuesday to talk about new research. |
| 3917 |
colloquia |
The plural form of colloquium; more than one (kind of) colloquium. |
|
| 3918 |
colloquiums |
The plural form of colloquium; more than one (kind of) colloquium. |
|
| 3919 |
coldly |
With a low temperature. |
|
| 3920 |
chiffonade |
Chiffonade is a culinary preparation of herbs or leafy vegetables cut into long |
|
| 3921 |
chiffonades |
The plural form of chiffonade; more than one (kind of) chiffonade. |
|
| 3922 |
chiffonaded |
The past tense and past participle of chiffonade. |
|
| 3923 |
chiffonading |
The present participle of chiffonade. |
|
| 3924 |
camaraderie |
Camaraderie is the trust and close friendship between people who spends a lot of time together. |
|
| 3925 |
conditioner |
Conditioner is a substance (commonly liquid) used to improve the condition of a object. |
He uses a hair conditioner after washing his head. |
| 3926 |
conditioners |
The plural form of conditioner; more than one (kind of) conditioner. |
|
| 3927 |
cordage |
Cordage is a set of ropes and cords |
The cordage of the ship stretched during the storm. |
| 3928 |
cordages |
The plural form of cordage; more than one (kind of) cordage. |
|
| 3929 |
coverage |
Coverage is the amount something or someone is covered. |
|
| 3930 |
croissant |
A croissant is a buttery pastry sold at bakeries and cafés. |
|
| 3931 |
croissants |
The plural form of croissant; more than one (kind of) croissant. |
|
| 3932 |
cubical |
Something cubical is shaped like a cube. |
The GameCube is named after its cubical shape. |
| 3933 |
cubicle |
A cubicle is a sectioned-off part of a room |
|
| 3934 |
close relative |
A close relative is someone you're closely related to; they are a close member of your family. |
|
| 3935 |
cryptography |
Cryptography is the field of study related to communication security. It is about making sure messages are sent securely without being read by anyone other than who is supposed to read it |
|
| 3936 |
censorships |
The plural form of censorship; more than one (kind of) censorship. |
|
| 3937 |
clockwise |
Clockwise is the direction that the hands of a clock turn in. |
|
| 3938 |
caffeine |
Caffeine is a mild drug that acts as a stimulant in the body |
|
| 3939 |
caffeinated |
Something that is caffeinated contains caffeine. |
|
| 3940 |
caffeinate |
If you caffeinate something |
|
| 3941 |
caffeinates |
The third-person singular form of caffeinate. |
|
| 3942 |
caffeinating |
The present participle of caffeinate. |
|
| 3943 |
Charlie |
Charlie is a unisex given name. |
|
| 3944 |
counterrevolutionaries |
The plural form of counterrevolutionary; more than one (kind of) counterrevolutionary. |
|
| 3945 |
coldish |
Something that is coldish is somewhat cold |
|
| 3946 |
collectively |
If you talk about things collectively |
|
| 3947 |
completions |
The plural form of completion; more than one (kind of) completion. |
|
| 3948 |
concierge |
A concierge is a person who attends to the needs of hotel guests. |
A concierge helped us carry our bags to our hotel room. |
| 3949 |
concierges |
The plural form of concierge; more than one (kind of) concierge. |
|
| 3950 |
cricketer |
A cricketer is a person who plays cricket. |
|
| 3951 |
cricketers |
The plural form of cricketer; more than one (kind of) cricketer. |
|
| 3952 |
chipmunk |
A chipmunk is a small squirrel-like rodent. |
|
| 3953 |
chipmunks |
The plural form of chipmunk; more than one (kind of) chipmunk. |
|
| 3954 |
cohort |
A cohort is a group of people supporting the same thing or person. |
|
| 3955 |
cohorts |
The plural form of cohort; more than one (kind of) cohort. |
|
| 3956 |
coinage |
Coinage is the process of coining money. |
|
| 3957 |
coinages |
The plural form of coinage; more than one (kind of) coinage. |
|
| 3958 |
collarless |
A collarless shirt does not have a collar. |
|
| 3959 |
comer |
A comer is a person who is catching up to others and has a high chance of winning in a race. |
|
| 3960 |
comers |
The plural form of comer; more than one (kind of) comer. |
|
| 3961 |
computable |
If something is computable |
|
| 3962 |
calculative |
If something or someone is calculative |
|
| 3963 |
conspicuous |
If something is conspicuous |
|
| 3964 |
contextualizes |
The third-person singular form of contextualize. |
|
| 3965 |
contextualize |
If you contextualize something |
|
| 3966 |
contextualized |
The past tense and past participle of contextualize. |
|
| 3967 |
contextualizing |
The present participle of contextualize. |
|
| 3968 |
contextualise |
If you contextualise something |
|
| 3969 |
contextualises |
The third-person singular form of contextualise. |
|
| 3970 |
contextualised |
The past tense and past participle of contextualise. |
|
| 3971 |
contextualising |
The present participle of contextualise. |
|
| 3972 |
contestable |
If something is contestable |
|
| 3973 |
contactable |
If a person is contactable |
|
| 3974 |
cream cheeses |
The plural form of cream cheese; more than one (kind of) cream cheese. |
|
| 3975 |
colonize |
If you colonize a place |
|
| 3976 |
colonizes |
The third-person singular form of colonize. |
|
| 3977 |
colonized |
The past tense and past participle of colonize. |
|
| 3978 |
colonizing |
The present participle of colonize. |
|
| 3979 |
colonise |
If a country colonises a place |
|
| 3980 |
colonises |
The third-person singular form of colonise. |
|
| 3981 |
colonising |
The present participle of colonise. |
|
| 3982 |
colonised |
The past tense and past participle of colonise. |
|
| 3983 |
colonist |
A colonist is a member of a colony |
|
| 3984 |
colonists |
The plural form of colonist; more than one (kind of) colonist. |
|
| 3985 |
collage |
A collage is a picture made by sticking other pictures onto a surface. |
|
| 3986 |
collages |
The plural form of collage; more than one (kind of) collage. |
|
| 3987 |
collaged |
The past tense and past participle of collage. |
|
| 3988 |
collaging |
The present participle of collage. |
|
| 3989 |
competitiveness |
Competitiveness is how well a business or economy can compete. |
|
| 3990 |
compiler |
A compiler is a person who compiles items. |
|
| 3991 |
compilers |
The plural form of compiler; more than one (kind of) compiler. |
|
| 3992 |
compression |
Compression is the act or process of forcing something into a smaller space. |
|
| 3993 |
compressions |
The plural form of compression; more than one (kind of) compression. |
|
| 3994 |
conceivable |
If something is conceivable |
|
| 3995 |
compote |
Compote is a dessert made of fruits that are cooked in a syrup. |
|
| 3996 |
compotes |
The plural form of compote; more than one (kind of) compote. |
|
| 3997 |
casually |
If something is done casually |
|
| 3998 |
cryptozoology |
Cryptozoology is the search for animals |
|
| 3999 |
commander |
A commander is a person who controls and directs an organization. |
(military) The new commander of the Naval Fleet will be taking over next week. |
| 4000 |
commanders |
The plural form of commander; more than one (kind of) commander. |
|
| 4001 |
commandant |
A commandant is a military officer who commands a specific unit or division. |
|
| 4002 |
commandants |
The plural form of commandant; more than one (kind of) commandant. |
|
| 4003 |
calamity |
A calamity is an event that results in great loss of something. |
|
| 4004 |
calamities |
The plural form of calamity; more than one (kind of) calamity. |
|
| 4005 |
consecration |
Consecration is the act or ceremony of declaring something to be holy. |
|
| 4006 |
consecrations |
The plural form of consecration; more than one (kind of) consecration. |
|
| 4007 |
commodify |
If you commodify something |
|
| 4008 |
commodifies |
The third-person singular form of commodify. |
|
| 4009 |
commodified |
The past tense and past participle of commodify. |
|
| 4010 |
commodifying |
The present participle of commodify. |
|
| 4011 |
Cameroonian |
A Cameroonian is a person from Cameroon. |
|
| 4012 |
Cameroonians |
The plural form of Cameroonian; more than one (kind of) Cameroonian. |
|
| 4013 |
Costa Rican |
A Costa Rican is a person from Costa Rica. |
|
| 4014 |
Costa Ricans |
The plural form of Costa Rican; more than one (kind of) Costa Rican. |
|
| 4015 |
cultured |
If you are cultured |
They had introduced their daughter to a very cultured young man. |
| 4016 |
culturing |
The present participle of culture. |
|
| 4017 |
checklist |
A checklist is a list of tasks that needs to be completed. |
|
| 4018 |
checklists |
The plural form of checklist; more than one (kind of) checklist. |
|
| 4019 |
curriculums |
The plural form of curriculum; more than one (kind of) curriculum. |
|
| 4020 |
codify |
If you codify something |
|
| 4021 |
codifies |
The third-person singular form of codify. |
|
| 4022 |
codified |
The past tense and past participle of codify. |
|
| 4023 |
codifying |
The present participle of codify. |
|
| 4024 |
camper |
A camper is a person who camps. |
|
| 4025 |
campers |
The plural form of camper; more than one (kind of) camper. |
|
| 4026 |
canopy |
A canopy is a high cover providing shelter above an object. |
|
| 4027 |
canopies |
The plural form of canopy; more than one (kind of) canopy. |
|
| 4028 |
canopied |
The past tense and past participle of canopy. |
|
| 4029 |
canopying |
The present participle of canopy. |
|
| 4030 |
causal |
If something is causal |
|
| 4031 |
compatibility |
If there is compatibility between two people or things |
There is good compatibility with all versions of Windows. |
| 4032 |
compatibilities |
The plural form of compatibility; more than one (kind of) compatibility. |
|
| 4033 |
crave |
If you crave something |
I'm craving some pizza. |
| 4034 |
craves |
The third-person singular form of crave. |
|
| 4035 |
craved |
The past tense and past participle of crave. |
|
| 4036 |
craving |
A craving is a strong want for something. |
She had a constant craving for cigarettes. |
| 4037 |
cravings |
The plural form of craving; more than one (kind of) craving. |
|
| 4038 |
cuff |
A cuff is a layer of fabric at the lower edge of the sleeve of a top at the wrist |
|
| 4039 |
cuffs |
The plural form of cuff; more than one (kind of) cuff. |
|
| 4040 |
cuffed |
The past tense and past participle of cuff. |
|
| 4041 |
cuffing |
The present participle of cuff. |
|
| 4042 |
callow |
A callow person is someone who is not experienced and immature. |
|
| 4043 |
callower |
The comparative form of callow; more callow. |
|
| 4044 |
callowest |
The superlative form of callow; most callow. |
|
| 4045 |
caricature |
A caricature is a drawing of a person in which unique features of the person are exaggerated for comic effect. |
|
| 4046 |
caricatures |
The plural form of caricature; more than one (kind of) caricature. |
|
| 4047 |
caricatured |
The past tense and past participle of caricature. |
|
| 4048 |
caricaturing |
The present participle of caricature. |
|
| 4049 |
cardiac |
Something that is cardiac is related to the heart. |
Cardiac arrest |
| 4050 |
curt |
A curt reply is brief and rude. |
|
| 4051 |
curtest |
The superlative form of curt; most curt. |
|
| 4052 |
curter |
The comparative form of curt; more curt. |
|
| 4053 |
crosshair |
A crosshair is a pattern of fine lines or markings built into the eyepiece of an optical device. |
|
| 4054 |
crosshairs |
The plural form of crosshair; more than one (kind of) crosshair. |
|
| 4055 |
clumpy |
If something is clumpy |
|
| 4056 |
clumpier |
The comparative form of clumpy; more clumpy. |
|
| 4057 |
clumpiest |
The superlative form of clumpy; most clumpy. |
|
| 4058 |
campanile |
A campanile is a Italian bell tower of a church or other public building. |
|
| 4059 |
campaniles |
The plural form of campanile; more than one (kind of) campanile. |
|
| 4060 |
campanili |
The plural form of campanile; more than one (kind of) campanile. |
|
| 4061 |
capitalize |
In capitalize words when writing |
In German, all nouns are capitalized. |
| 4062 |
capitalise |
{transitive}} In capitalise words when writing |
In German, all nouns are capitalised. |
| 4063 |
capitalizes |
The third-person singular form of capitalize. |
|
| 4064 |
capitalized |
The past tense and past participle of capitalize. |
|
| 4065 |
capitalizing |
The present participle of capitalize. |
|
| 4066 |
capitalises |
The third-person singular form of capitalise. |
|
| 4067 |
capitalised |
The past tense and past participle of capitalise. |
|
| 4068 |
capitalising |
The present participle of capitalise. |
|
| 4069 |
circumcises |
The third-person singular form of circumcise. |
|
| 4070 |
circumcised |
The past tense and past participle of circumcise. |
|
| 4071 |
circumcising |
The present participle of circumcise. |
|
| 4072 |
circumcise |
When a boy or man is circumcised |
Fewer parents are choosing to have their boys circumcised. |
| 4073 |
chiliagons |
The plural form of chiliagon; more than one (kind of) chiliagon. |
|
| 4074 |
conciliate |
If you conciliate a person |
|
| 4075 |
conciliates |
The third-person singular form of conciliate. |
|
| 4076 |
conciliated |
The past tense and past participle of conciliate. |
|
| 4077 |
conciliating |
The present participle of conciliate. |
|
| 4078 |
casings |
The plural form of casing; more than one (kind of) casing. |
|
| 4079 |
commissioner |
A commissioner is a member of a commission. |
|
| 4080 |
commissioners |
The plural form of commissioner; more than one (kind of) commissioner. |
|
| 4081 |
Croat |
A Croat is a citizen of Croatia. |
|
| 4082 |
Croats |
The plural form of Croat; more than one (kind of) Croat. |
|
| 4083 |
canny |
A canny person is someone who has good judgement. |
|
| 4084 |
cannier |
The comparative form of canny; more canny. |
|
| 4085 |
canniest |
The superlative form of canny; most canny. |
|
| 4086 |
Clare |
Clare is a female given name. |
|
| 4087 |
Claire |
Claire is a female given name. |
|
| 4088 |
checkpoint |
A checkpoint is a place along a road where travellers are stopped for inspection. |
The travellers were stopped at the checkpoint. |
| 4089 |
checkpoints |
The plural form of checkpoint; more than one (kind of) checkpoint. |
|
| 4090 |
cessation |
A cessation is the act of ending a process. |
|
| 4091 |
cessations |
The plural form of cessation; more than one (kind of) cessation. |
|
| 4092 |
caress |
A caress is a gentle touch |
|
| 4093 |
caresses |
The plural form of caress; more than one (kind of) caress. |
|
| 4094 |
caressed |
The past tense and past participle of caress. |
|
| 4095 |
caressing |
The present participle of caress. |
|
| 4096 |
colossal |
If something is colossal |
|
| 4097 |
chassis |
A chassis is the base frame of a car or any other moveable vehicle. |
|
| 4098 |
cameo |
A cameo is a piece of jewelry. |
|
| 4099 |
cameoes |
The plural form of cameo; more than one (kind of) cameo. |
|
| 4100 |
cameos |
The plural form of cameo; more than one (kind of) cameo. |
|
| 4101 |
centrifuge |
A centrifuge is a device that separates denser and lighter materials in a liquid by spinning it about a central axis at high speed. |
|
| 4102 |
centrifuges |
The plural form of centrifuge; more than one (kind of) centrifuge. |
|
| 4103 |
centrifuging |
The present participle of centrifuge. |
|
| 4104 |
centrifuged |
The past tense and past participle of centrifuge. |
|
| 4105 |
cleverness |
The cleverness of a person is how clever they are. |
|
| 4106 |
clevernesses |
The plural form of cleverness; more than one (kind of) cleverness. |
|
| 4107 |
calmly |
If something is done calmly |
|
| 4108 |
concurrently |
If two things are done concurrently |
|
| 4109 |
counterproductive |
If something is counterproductive |
|
| 4110 |
counter- |
Counter- is put before a word to mean to be against or opposed to. |
A counterattack is an attack in response to an attack.; If something moves counterclockwise, it moves in the opposite direction that a clock moves. |
| 4111 |
counterterrorism |
Counterterrorism is the measures taken to combat or reduce terrorist activities. |
|
| 4112 |
counter-terrorism |
Counter-terrorism is the measures taken to combat or reduce terrorist activities. |
|
| 4113 |
conjecture |
A conjecture is a statement or an idea which has not be proven. |
|
| 4114 |
conjectures |
The plural form of conjecture; more than one (kind of) conjecture. |
|
| 4115 |
conjectured |
The past tense and past participle of conjecture. |
|
| 4116 |
conjecturing |
The present participle of conjecture. |
|
| 4117 |
countless |
If you do something countless times |
There are countless stars in the sky. |
| 4118 |
counter-attack |
A counter-attack is an attack made in response to another attack. |
|
| 4119 |
counterattack |
A counterattack is an attack made in response to another attack. |
|
| 4120 |
counterattacks |
The plural form of counterattack; more than one (kind of) counterattack. |
|
| 4121 |
counterattacked |
The past tense and past participle of counterattack. |
|
| 4122 |
counterattacking |
The present participle of counterattack. |
|
| 4123 |
counter-attacks |
The plural form of counter-attack; more than one (kind of) counter-attack. |
|
| 4124 |
counter-attacked |
The past tense and past participle of counter-attack. |
|
| 4125 |
counter-attacking |
The present participle of counter-attack. |
|
| 4126 |
counter-clockwise |
If something moves counter-clockwise |
|
| 4127 |
counterclockwise |
If something moves counterclockwise |
|
| 4128 |
curable |
If a diseases or condition is curable |
|
| 4129 |
cubicles |
The plural form of cubicle; more than one (kind of) cubicle. |
|
| 4130 |
countryball |
A countryball is a country drawn in the Polandball artstyle |
|
| 4131 |
countryballs |
The plural form of countryball; more than one (kind of) countryball. |
|
| 4132 |
crudely |
If something is done crudely |
|
| 4133 |
cafeteria |
A cafeteria is a restaurant where people select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat. |
|
| 4134 |
caféteria |
A caféteria is a restaurant where people select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat. |
|
| 4135 |
cafeterias |
The plural form of cafeteria; more than one (kind of) cafeteria. |
|
| 4136 |
caféterias |
The plural form of caféteria; more than one (kind of) caféteria. |
|
| 4137 |
convergent |
If two things are convergent they are close and moving closer. |
Convergent plate boundary earthquakes are among the worst. |
| 4138 |
consistently |
If something is done consistently |
Her work was consistently careful and complete. |
| 4139 |
combatant |
A combatant is someone who is engaged in combat. |
|
| 4140 |
combatants |
The plural form of combatant; more than one (kind of) combatant. |
|
| 4141 |
combustible |
If something is combustible |
|
| 4142 |
combust |
If something combusts |
|
| 4143 |
combusted |
The past tense and past participle of combust. |
|
| 4144 |
combusts |
The third-person singular form of combust. |
|
| 4145 |
combusting |
The present participle of combust. |
|
| 4146 |
commemorative |
If something is commemorative |
|
| 4147 |
commemoratives |
The plural form of commemorative; more than one (kind of) commemorative. |
|
| 4148 |
coolant |
A coolant is a fluid that is used to cool an object. |
|
| 4149 |
coolants |
The plural form of coolant; more than one (kind of) coolant. |
|
| 4150 |
convolute |
If you convolute something |
|
| 4151 |
convolutes |
The third-person singular form of convolute. |
|
| 4152 |
convoluted |
The past tense and past participle of convolute. |
|
| 4153 |
convoluting |
The present participle of convolute. |
|
| 4154 |
coworker |
A coworker is someone a person works with. |
|
| 4155 |
coworkers |
The plural form of coworker; more than one (kind of) coworker. |
|
| 4156 |
craftsman |
A craftsman is a person who is highly skilled in a particular craft. |
|
| 4157 |
craftsmen |
The plural form of craftsman; more than one (kind of) craftsman. |
|
| 4158 |
creaky |
If something is creaky |
|
| 4159 |
creakier |
The comparative form of creaky; more creaky. |
|
| 4160 |
creakiest |
The superlative form of creaky; most creaky. |
|
| 4161 |
croft |
A croft is a small piece of enclosed land that is usually and used for small-scale food production and often with a dwelling next to it. |
|
| 4162 |
crofts |
The plural form of croft; more than one (kind of) croft. |
|
| 4163 |
crofted |
The past tense and past participle of croft. |
|
| 4164 |
crofting |
The present participle of croft. |
|
| 4165 |
counteroffensive |
A counteroffensive is an attack made in response to a previous offensive |
|
| 4166 |
counter-offensive |
A counter-offensive is an attack made in response to a previous offensive |
|
| 4167 |
counteroffensives |
The plural form of counteroffensive; more than one (kind of) counteroffensive. |
|
| 4168 |
counter-offensives |
The plural form of counter-offensive; more than one (kind of) counter-offensive. |
|
| 4169 |
cancerless |
A cancerless person is someone who is free of cancer. |
|
| 4170 |
cheeseless |
If something is cheeseless |
|
| 4171 |
cargoless |
If something is cargoless |
|
| 4172 |
cheerless |
A cheerless person is someone who is sad. |
|
| 4173 |
clench |
If you clench your fist |
|
| 4174 |
clenches |
The third-person singular form of clench. |
|
| 4175 |
clenched |
The past tense and past participle of clench. |
|
| 4176 |
clenching |
The present participle of clench. |
|
| 4177 |
contravene |
If you contravene a rule or law |
|
| 4178 |
contravenes |
The third-person singular form of contravene. |
|
| 4179 |
contravened |
The past tense and past participle of contravene. |
|
| 4180 |
contravening |
The present participle of contravene. |
|
| 4181 |
convalesce |
If you convalesce from a sickness |
|
| 4182 |
convalesces |
The third-person singular form of convalesce. |
|
| 4183 |
convalesced |
The past tense and past participle of convalesce. |
|
| 4184 |
convalescing |
The present participle of convalesce. |
|
| 4185 |
crass |
If you or your actions are crass |
After of all their suffering, it seemed crass to be telling them about his vacation. |
| 4186 |
crasser |
The comparative form of crass; more crass. |
|
| 4187 |
crassest |
The superlative form of crass; most crass. |
|
| 4188 |
carry out |
If you carry out an order |
|
| 4189 |
calcify |
If you calcify something |
|
| 4190 |
calcifies |
The third-person singular form of calcify. |
|
| 4191 |
calcified |
The past tense and past participle of calcify. |
|
| 4192 |
calcifying |
The present participle of calcify. |
|
| 4193 |
claimable |
If something is claimable |
|
| 4194 |
completable |
If something is completable |
|
| 4195 |
compliable |
If something is compliable |
|
| 4196 |
concealable |
If something is concealable |
|
| 4197 |
conductable |
If something is conductable |
|
| 4198 |
crushable |
If something is crushable |
|
| 4199 |
customizable |
If something is customizable |
|
| 4200 |
customisable |
If something is customisable |
|
| 4201 |
creaminess |
Creaminess is the state or quality of being creamy. |
|
| 4202 |
chewy |
If something is chewy |
|
| 4203 |
chewier |
The comparative form of chewy; more chewy. |
|
| 4204 |
chewiest |
The superlative form of chewy; most chewy. |
|
| 4205 |
chignon |
A chignon is a style of hair done when you tie it with a knot at the back of your head. |
|
| 4206 |
chignons |
The plural form of chignon; more than one (kind of) chignon. |
|
| 4207 |
clandestinely |
If something is done clandestinely |
|
| 4208 |
candidly |
If something is done candidly |
|
| 4209 |
cautionary |
Something that is cautionary warns or cautions you of something. |
|
| 4210 |
chock |
A chock is something that is placed behind a wheel to prevent it from rolling. |
|
| 4211 |
chocks |
The plural form of chock; more than one (kind of) chock. |
|
| 4212 |
chocked |
The past tense and past participle of chock. |
|
| 4213 |
chocking |
The present participle of chock. |
|
| 4214 |
chalky |
If something is chalk |
|
| 4215 |
chalkier |
The comparative form of chalky; more chalky. |
|
| 4216 |
chalkiest |
The superlative form of chalky; most chalky. |
|
| 4217 |
childproof |
If something is childproof |
|
| 4218 |
currawongs |
The plural form of currawong; more than one (kind of) currawong. |
|
| 4219 |
costings |
The plural form of costing; more than one (kind of) costing. |
|
| 4220 |
centenary |
A centenary is the anniversary or celebration of something important that happened 100 years ago. |
|
| 4221 |
centenaries |
The plural form of centenary; more than one (kind of) centenary. |
|
| 4222 |
Cayn |
Cayn is a province in SSC-Khatumo and northern Somalia. |
Cayn is settled by the reer darawiish community in SSC-Khatumo. |
| 4223 |
Cushitic |
Cushitic is a group of South Erythraic languages that is spoken in the Horn of Africa. |
She is learning Cushitic. |
| 4224 |
corset |
A corset is a tight underwear for women that hold their waist |
|
| 4225 |
corsets |
The plural form of corset; more than one (kind of) corset. |
|
| 4226 |
cross-eyed |
If a person is cross-eyed |
|
| 4227 |
comedo |
A comedo is a clogged hair follicle (pore) such as a blackhead or whitehead. |
|
| 4228 |
comedos |
The plural form of comedo; more than one (kind of) comedo. |
|
| 4229 |
comedones |
The plural form of comedo; more than one (kind of) comedo. |
|
| 4230 |
coexist |
If two or more things coexist |
At a certain temperature and pressure, liquid water, solid ice, and water vapor can coexist. |
| 4231 |
carbon dioxide |
Carbon dioxide is a colorless |
Carbon dioxide makes up less than 1% of the atmosphere. |
| 4232 |
carbonise |
If you carbonise something |
|
| 4233 |
carbonize |
If you carbonize something |
|
| 4234 |
carbonises |
The third-person singular form of carbonise. |
|
| 4235 |
carbonised |
The past tense and past participle of carbonise. |
|
| 4236 |
carbonising |
The present participle of carbonise. |
|
| 4237 |
carbonizes |
The third-person singular form of carbonize. |
|
| 4238 |
carbonized |
The past tense and past participle of carbonize. |
|
| 4239 |
carbonizing |
The present participle of carbonize. |
|
| 4240 |
characteristically |
If something is characteristically large |
Vinegar has a characteristically sharp odor. |
| 4241 |
Canberra |
Canberra is the capital city of Australia |
|
| 4242 |
Central Coast |
Central Coast is a city and a region in New South Wales |
|
| 4243 |
Cairns |
Cairns is a city in Queensland |
|
| 4244 |
Canadian football |
A type of football invented in Canada |
|
| 4245 |
Cyprus |
Cyprus is a country in south-east Europe (sometimes treated as a part of West Asia). |
|
| 4246 |
connectivity |
Connectivity is the state of being connected |
|
| 4247 |
connectivities |
The plural form of connectivity; more than one (kind of) connectivity. |
|
| 4248 |
connective |
If something is connective |
|
| 4249 |
cautiously |
If something is done cautiously |
|
| 4250 |
consciously |
If something is done consciously |
|
| 4251 |
credulity |
Credulity is the willingness or ability to believe something. |
|
| 4252 |
credulities |
The plural form of credulity; more than one (kind of) credulity. |
|
| 4253 |
commodification |
Commodification is the assignment of a commercial value to something previously valueless. |
|
| 4254 |
commodifications |
The plural form of commodification; more than one (kind of) commodification. |
|
| 4255 |
colitis |
Colitis is the inflammation of the colon. |
|
| 4256 |
coituses |
The plural form of coitus; more than one (kind of) coitus. |
|
| 4257 |
casserole |
Casserole is a kind of large |
|
| 4258 |
casseroles |
The plural form of casserole; more than one (kind of) casserole. |
|
| 4259 |
card game |
A card game is any game that is played with playing cards. |
|
| 4260 |
card games |
The plural form of card game; more than one (kind of) card game. |
|
| 4261 |
commendable |
If something is commendable |
|
| 4262 |
coordinate clause |
A coordinate clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb and it is in coordinate function. |
|
| 4263 |
cranium |
The cranium of the skull is made up of the bones enclosing the brain |
|
| 4264 |
craniums |
The plural form of cranium; more than one (kind of) cranium. |
|
| 4265 |
crania |
The plural form of cranium; more than one (kind of) cranium. |
|
| 4266 |
cranial |
If something is cranial |
cranial fracture |
| 4267 |
colonial |
If something is colonial |
|
| 4268 |
containment |
Containment is the state of being contained. |
|
| 4269 |
containments |
The plural form of containment; more than one (kind of) containment. |
|
| 4270 |
cankle |
A cankle is an obese or swollen ankle that blends into the calf without clear demarcation. |
|
| 4271 |
cankles |
The plural form of cankle; more than one (kind of) cankle. |
|
| 4272 |
Commonwealth |
The Commonwealth or the Commonwealth is a confederation of countries that is linked to the British Empire. |
|
| 4273 |
cosine |
The cosine is the ratio of the length of the side adjacent to an acute angle to the length of the hypotenuse. |
|
| 4274 |
cosines |
The plural form of cosine; more than one (kind of) cosine. |
|
| 4275 |
cosign |
If two people cosign a document |
|
| 4276 |
cosigns |
The third-person singular form of cosign. |
|
| 4277 |
cosigned |
The past tense and past participle of cosign. |
|
| 4278 |
cosigning |
The present participle of cosign. |
|
| 4279 |
co- |
co- is a prefix added to verbs and means that something is done together or mutually. |
|
| 4280 |
conifers |
The plural form of conifer; more than one (kind of) conifer. |
|
| 4281 |
conifer |
A conifer is a cone-bearing seed plant. |
|
| 4282 |
continuum |
A continuum is a continuous sequence of a group of things where adjacent parts are not noticeably different and the extremes are quite distinct. |
|
| 4283 |
continuums |
The plural form of continuum; more than one (kind of) continuum. |
|
| 4284 |
continua |
The plural form of continuum; more than one (kind of) continuum. |
|
| 4285 |
commodore |
A commodore is a naval officer who holds a rank between captain and rear admiral. |
|
| 4286 |
commodores |
The plural form of commodore; more than one (kind of) commodore. |
|
| 4287 |
criminologist |
A criminologist is a person who studies crime and criminals. |
|
| 4288 |
criminology |
Criminology is the study of crime and criminals. |
|
| 4289 |
climatology |
Climatology is the study of climates. |
|
| 4290 |
climatologist |
A climatologist is a person who studies climates. |
|
| 4291 |
criminologists |
The plural form of criminologist; more than one (kind of) criminologist. |
|
| 4292 |
climatologists |
The plural form of climatologist; more than one (kind of) climatologist. |
|
| 4293 |
criminologies |
The plural form of criminology; more than one (kind of) criminology. |
|
| 4294 |
climatologies |
The plural form of climatology; more than one (kind of) climatology. |
|
| 4295 |
cryptographer |
A cryptographer is a person who studies cryptography as their work. |
|
| 4296 |
cryptographers |
The plural form of cryptographer; more than one (kind of) cryptographer. |
|
| 4297 |
croon |
If a person croons |
|
| 4298 |
croons |
The third-person singular form of croon. |
|
| 4299 |
crooned |
The past tense and past participle of croon. |
|
| 4300 |
crooning |
The present participle of croon. |
|
| 4301 |
crutch |
A crutch is a device that provides support under a person's arms to reduce the weight on the legs |
|
| 4302 |
crutches |
The plural form of crutch; more than one (kind of) crutch. |
|
| 4303 |
climate change |
Climate change is the natural long-term change in the Earth's climate. |
Climate change is such a prevalent issue these days. |
| 4304 |
chairwoman |
A chairwoman is the person who controls a meeting or an organization. |
|
| 4305 |
chairwomen |
The plural form of chairwoman; more than one (kind of) chairwoman. |
|
| 4306 |
calibratable |
If something is calibratable |
|
| 4307 |
calculatable |
If something is calculatable |
|
| 4308 |
capsizable |
If something is capsizable |
|
| 4309 |
catchable |
If something is catchable |
|
| 4310 |
catapultable |
If something is catapultable |
|
| 4311 |
chainable |
If something is chainable |
|
| 4312 |
clickable |
If something is clickable |
|
| 4313 |
climbable |
If something is climbable |
|
| 4314 |
circumscribe |
If you circumscribe something |
|
| 4315 |
circumscribes |
The third-person singular form of circumscribe. |
|
| 4316 |
circumscribed |
The past tense and past participle of circumscribe. |
|
| 4317 |
circumscribing |
The present participle of circumscribe. |
|
| 4318 |
competently |
If something is done competently |
|
| 4319 |
climatize |
If you climatize yourself |
|
| 4320 |
climatizes |
The third-person singular form of climatize. |
|
| 4321 |
climatized |
The past tense and past participle of climatize. |
|
| 4322 |
climatizing |
The present participle of climatize. |
|
| 4323 |
climatise |
If you climatise yourself |
|
| 4324 |
climatises |
The third-person singular form of climatise. |
|
| 4325 |
climatised |
The past tense and past participle of climatise. |
|
| 4326 |
climatising |
The present participle of climatise. |
|
| 4327 |
clusterize |
If you clusterize things |
|
| 4328 |
clusterizes |
The third-person singular form of clusterize. |
|
| 4329 |
clusterized |
The past tense and past participle of clusterize. |
|
| 4330 |
clusterizing |
The present participle of clusterize. |
|
| 4331 |
clusterise |
If you clusterise things |
|
| 4332 |
clusterises |
The third-person singular form of clusterise. |
|
| 4333 |
clusterised |
The past tense and past participle of clusterise. |
|
| 4334 |
clusterising |
The present participle of clusterise. |
|
| 4335 |
compartmentalize |
If you compartmentalize a group of things |
|
| 4336 |
compartmentalizes |
The third-person singular form of compartmentalize. |
|
| 4337 |
compartmentalized |
The past tense and past participle of compartmentalize. |
|
| 4338 |
compartmentalizing |
The present participle of compartmentalize. |
|
| 4339 |
compartmentalise |
If you compartmentalise a group of things |
|
| 4340 |
compartmentalises |
The third-person singular form of compartmentalise. |
|
| 4341 |
compartmentalised |
The past tense and past participle of compartmentalise. |
|
| 4342 |
compartmentalising |
The present participle of compartmentalise. |
|
| 4343 |
compartmental |
If something is compartmental |
|
| 4344 |
call girl |
A call girl is a female prostitute who is hired by telephone. |
|
| 4345 |
call girls |
The plural form of call girl; more than one (kind of) call girl. |
|
| 4346 |
castanet |
Castanets are a handheld percussion instrument that consists of a pair of concave shells joined on one edge by string. |
|
| 4347 |
castanets |
The plural form of castanet; more than one (kind of) castanet. |
|
| 4348 |
chandler |
A chandler is a person who sells provisions or things to use in ships |
|
| 4349 |
croupier |
A croupier is the person who controls the bets in the table of a casino. |
|
| 4350 |
croupiers |
The plural form of croupier; more than one (kind of) croupier. |
|
| 4351 |
chandlers |
The plural form of chandler; more than one (kind of) chandler. |
|
| 4352 |
common name |
The common name of an organism or group of organisms is its name that is known to the general public |
|
| 4353 |
common names |
The plural form of common name; more than one (kind of) common name. |
|
| 4354 |
casual sex |
Casual sex is a sexual activity that is done without any commitment or emotional attachment between the people involved. |
|
| 4355 |
carrion |
Carrion is rotting meat. |
The crows tore pieces of carrion from the dead cow. |
| 4356 |
coterminous |
If two things are coterminous |
|
| 4357 |
chagrin |
Chagrin is the distress of one's mind caused by a failure of plans or mistakes. |
|
| 4358 |
chagrins |
The plural form of chagrin; more than one (kind of) chagrin. |
|
| 4359 |
chagrined |
The past tense and past participle of chagrin. |
|
| 4360 |
chagrinned |
The past tense and past participle of chagrin. |
|
| 4361 |
chagrining |
The present participle of chagrin. |
|
| 4362 |
chagrinning |
The present participle of chagrin. |
|
| 4363 |
cathode ray tube |
A cathode ray tube is a vacuum tube that displays images by controlling the direction of a cathode ray emitted towards the front of the tube. |
|
| 4364 |
cathode ray tubes |
The plural form of cathode ray tube; more than one (kind of) cathode ray tube. |
|
| 4365 |
covalent bond |
A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms are connected to each other by the sharing of two or more electrons. |
|
| 4366 |
covalent bonds |
The plural form of covalent bond; more than one (kind of) covalent bond. |
|
| 4367 |
concertgoer |
A concertgoer is a person who attends a concert. |
|
| 4368 |
concertgoers |
The plural form of concertgoer; more than one (kind of) concertgoer. |
|
| 4369 |
coexists |
The third-person singular form of coexist. |
|
| 4370 |
coexisted |
The past tense and past participle of coexist. |
|
| 4371 |
coexisting |
The present participle of coexist. |
|
| 4372 |
clammy |
If a person's hands are clammy |
His hands were clammy from fright. |
| 4373 |
clammier |
The comparative form of clammy; more clammy. |
|
| 4374 |
clammiest |
The superlative form of clammy; most clammy. |
|
| 4375 |
clammed |
The past tense and past participle of clam. |
|
| 4376 |
clamming |
The present participle of clam. |
|
| 4377 |
crowbar |
A crowbar is a metal bar with a flattened end. |
|
| 4378 |
crowbars |
The plural form of crowbar; more than one (kind of) crowbar. |
|
| 4379 |
crowbarred |
The past tense and past participle of crowbar. |
|
| 4380 |
crowbarring |
The present participle of crowbar. |
|
| 4381 |
charioteered |
The past tense and past participle of charioteer. |
|
| 4382 |
charioteering |
The present participle of charioteer. |
|
| 4383 |
costar |
A costar is an actor who appears on-screen with other actors of equal importance. |
|
| 4384 |
co-star |
A co-star is an actor who appears on-screen with other actors of equal importance. |
|
| 4385 |
costars |
The plural form of costar; more than one (kind of) costar. |
|
| 4386 |
costaring |
The present participle of costar. |
|
| 4387 |
costared |
The past tense and past participle of costar. |
|
| 4388 |
co-stars |
The plural form of co-star; more than one (kind of) co-star. |
|
| 4389 |
co-stared |
The past tense and past participle of co-star. |
|
| 4390 |
co-staring |
The present participle of co-star. |
|
| 4391 |
crassly |
If something is done crassly |
|
| 4392 |
chitchat |
Chitchat is a light and casual conversation. |
|
| 4393 |
chit chat |
Chit chat is a light and casual conversation. |
|
| 4394 |
chit-chat |
Chit-chat is a light and casual conversation. |
|
| 4395 |
chit-chats |
The plural form of chit-chat; more than one (kind of) chit-chat. |
|
| 4396 |
chit-chatted |
The past tense and past participle of chit-chat. |
|
| 4397 |
chit-chatting |
The present participle of chit-chat. |
|
| 4398 |
chitchats |
The plural form of chitchat; more than one (kind of) chitchat. |
|
| 4399 |
chitchatted |
The past tense and past participle of chitchat. |
|
| 4400 |
chitchatting |
The present participle of chitchat. |
|
| 4401 |
chit chats |
The plural form of chit chat; more than one (kind of) chit chat. |
|
| 4402 |
chit chatted |
The past tense and past participle of chit chat. |
|
| 4403 |
chit chatting |
The present participle of chit chat. |
|
| 4404 |
concuss |
If you concuss a person |
|
| 4405 |
concussing |
The present participle of concuss. |
|
| 4406 |
concussed |
The past tense and past participle of concuss. |
|
| 4407 |
concusses |
The third-person singular form of concuss. |
|
| 4408 |
con |
A con is a disadvantage of something. |
|
| 4409 |
cons |
The plural form of con; more than one (kind of) con. |
|
| 4410 |
conned |
The past tense and past participle of con. |
|
| 4411 |
conning |
The present participle of con. |
|
| 4412 |
contemptuous |
A contemptuous person is someone who shows contempt or a lack of respect. |
|
| 4413 |
chromosome |
A chromosome is what carries the genetic information and is made up of DNA and proteins. |
|
| 4414 |
chromosomes |
The plural form of chromosome; more than one (kind of) chromosome. |
|
| 4415 |
conflagrate |
If something conflagrates |
|
| 4416 |
conflagrates |
The third-person singular form of conflagrate. |
|
| 4417 |
conflagrated |
The past tense and past participle of conflagrate. |
|
| 4418 |
conflagrating |
The present participle of conflagrate. |
|
| 4419 |
complacent |
A complacent person is someone who is overly confident or satisfied with their achievements. |
|
| 4420 |
complaisant |
A complaisant person is someone who is willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without objecting. |
|
| 4421 |
courteous |
A courteous person is someone who shows regard or thought for others. |
|
| 4422 |
crystallography |
Crystallography is the experimental science of determining the arrangement of atoms in solids. |
|
| 4423 |
cavitate |
If you cavitate a flowing liquid |
|
| 4424 |
cavitating |
The present participle of cavitate. |
|
| 4425 |
cavitates |
The third-person singular form of cavitate. |
|
| 4426 |
cavitated |
The past tense and past participle of cavitate. |
|
| 4427 |
cabbie |
One who drives a vehicle for hire such as a taxi cab driver. |
The cabbie sped through rush hour traffic. |
| 4428 |
cinch |
A cinch is a very easy task. |
|
| 4429 |
cinches |
The plural form of cinch; more than one (kind of) cinch. |
|
| 4430 |
cinched |
The past tense and past participle of cinch. |
|
| 4431 |
cinching |
The present participle of cinch. |
|
| 4432 |
convincingly |
If something is done convincingly |
|
| 4433 |
conveniently |
If something is done conveniently |
|
| 4434 |
commissure |
Commissure is the joint between two bones. |
|
| 4435 |
commissures |
The plural form of commissure; more than one (kind of) commissure. |
|
| 4436 |
closure |
A closure is an event that signifies an ending of something. |
|
| 4437 |
closures |
The plural form of closure; more than one (kind of) closure. |
|
| 4438 |
catamaran |
A catamaran is a ship with two hulls. |
|
| 4439 |
catamarans |
The plural form of catamaran; more than one (kind of) catamaran. |
|
| 4440 |
cesspool |
A cesspool is an underground pit where sewage is held. |
|
| 4441 |
cesspools |
The plural form of cesspool; more than one (kind of) cesspool. |
|
| 4442 |
coarseness |
The coarseness of something is how coarse they are. |
|
| 4443 |
coarsen |
If you coarsen something |
|
| 4444 |
coarsens |
The third-person singular form of coarsen. |
|
| 4445 |
coarsened |
The past tense and past participle of coarsen. |
|
| 4446 |
coarsening |
The present participle of coarsen. |
|
| 4447 |
countenance |
The countenance of a person is their appearance |
|
| 4448 |
countenances |
The plural form of countenance; more than one (kind of) countenance. |
|
| 4449 |
countenanced |
The past tense and past participle of countenance. |
|
| 4450 |
countenancing |
The present participle of countenance. |
|
| 4451 |
cosmetology |
Cosmetology is the science of cosmetics. |
|
| 4452 |
cosmetologist |
A cosmetologist is someone who provides advice on cosmetics and other beauty treatments. |
|
| 4453 |
cosmetologists |
The plural form of cosmetologist; more than one (kind of) cosmetologist. |
|
| 4454 |
conception |
Conception is the act of conceiving. |
|
| 4455 |
conceptions |
The plural form of conception; more than one (kind of) conception. |
|
| 4456 |
cutaneous |
If something is cutaneous |
|
| 4457 |
commercialization |
Commercialization is the process of commercializing something. |
|
| 4458 |
commercialisation |
Commercialisation is the process of commercialising something. |
|
| 4459 |
commercializations |
The plural form of commercialization; more than one (kind of) commercialization. |
|
| 4460 |
commercialisations |
The plural form of commercialisation; more than one (kind of) commercialisation. |
|
| 4461 |
cavalier |
A cavalier person is someone who does not care enough about something important. |
|
| 4462 |
clipboard |
A clipboard is a flat piece of rigid material |
|
| 4463 |
clipboards |
The plural form of clipboard; more than one (kind of) clipboard. |
|
| 4464 |
cloy |
If you cloy something |
|
| 4465 |
cloys |
The third-person singular form of cloy. |
|
| 4466 |
cloyed |
The past tense and past participle of cloy. |
|
| 4467 |
cloying |
The present participle of cloy. |
|
| 4468 |
concaveness |
The concaveness of something is how concave it is. |
|
| 4469 |
confidant |
A confidant is a person whom you trust and can confide or share your secrets with. |
|
| 4470 |
confidants |
The plural form of confidant; more than one (kind of) confidant. |
|
| 4471 |
coriander |
Coriander is a herb. The parts of the plant that are most often used in cooking are the leaves and the seeds. |
|
| 4472 |
cicada |
A cicada is an insect similar to a beetle |
|
| 4473 |
cicadas |
The plural form of cicada; more than one (kind of) cicada. |
|
| 4474 |
cicadae |
The plural form of cicada; more than one (kind of) cicada. |
|
| 4475 |
cohesion |
Cohesion is the act or state of sticking together. |
The coach was an expert at raising everyone's spirits and maintaining team cohesion.; The residents know their neighbours and there's strong social cohesion.; His essays have interesting ideas but the text often lacks cohesion. |
| 4476 |
cohesions |
The plural form of cohesion; more than one (kind of) cohesion. |
|
| 4477 |
carapace |
A carapace is the hard protective covering of an animal |
|
| 4478 |
carapaces |
The plural form of carapace; more than one (kind of) carapace. |
|
| 4479 |
coelacanth |
A coelacanth is a type of fish that was common in prehistory and still exists today |
|
| 4480 |
cornmeal |
Cornmeal is a dried corn ground to a coarse meal. |
|
| 4481 |
cornmeals |
The plural form of cornmeal; more than one (kind of) cornmeal. |
|
| 4482 |
crabby |
A crabby person is someone who is irritated or annoyed. |
|
| 4483 |
crabbiest |
The superlative form of crabby; most crabby. |
|
| 4484 |
crabbier |
The comparative form of crabby; more crabby. |
|
| 4485 |
coelacanths |
The plural form of coelacanth; more than one (kind of) coelacanth. |
|
| 4486 |
chute |
A chute is a tube which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level. |
|
| 4487 |
chutes |
The plural form of chute; more than one (kind of) chute. |
|
| 4488 |
chuted |
The past tense and past participle of chute. |
|
| 4489 |
chuting |
The present participle of chute. |
|
| 4490 |
chintzy |
If something is chintzy |
|
| 4491 |
chintzier |
The comparative form of chintzy; more chintzy. |
|
| 4492 |
chintziest |
The superlative form of chintzy; most chintzy. |
|
| 4493 |
chintz |
Chintz is a painted or stained fabric known for its brightly colored designs. |
|
| 4494 |
chintzs |
The plural form of chintz; more than one (kind of) chintz. |
|
| 4495 |
chintzware |
Chintzware is a style of ceramic that is decorated with a dense pattern of flowers that is similar to chintz. |
|
| 4496 |
Cajun |
A Cajun is a person of the ethnic group descending from Acadia. They are primarily French-speaking Catholic and live in Southern Louisiana and Maine. |
|
| 4497 |
Cajuns |
The plural form of Cajun; more than one (kind of) Cajun. |
|
| 4498 |
collagen |
Collagen is a group of naturally occurring proteins. In nature |
|
| 4499 |
collagens |
The plural form of collagen; more than one (kind of) collagen. |
|
| 4500 |
collective |
Collective action |
Through collective bargaining, we have been able to increase safety in the factory. |
| 4501 |
copycat |
A copycat is a person who imitates or plagiarizes other people's work. |
|
| 4502 |
copycats |
The plural form of copycat; more than one (kind of) copycat. |
|
| 4503 |
copycatted |
The past tense and past participle of copycat. |
|
| 4504 |
copycatting |
The present participle of copycat. |
|
| 4505 |
caliphate |
A caliphate is a unified Islamic government for the Muslim world |
|
| 4506 |
caliphates |
The plural form of caliphate; more than one (kind of) caliphate. |
|
| 4507 |
caliph |
A caliph is the political leader of the Muslim world. |
|
| 4508 |
caliphs |
The plural form of caliph; more than one (kind of) caliph. |
|
| 4509 |
cassock |
A cassock is a long |
|
| 4510 |
cleric |
A cleric is a member of a clergy. |
|
| 4511 |
cassocks |
The plural form of cassock; more than one (kind of) cassock. |
|
| 4512 |
clerics |
The plural form of cleric; more than one (kind of) cleric. |
|
| 4513 |
catfish |
A catfish is a order Siluriformes |
|
| 4514 |
catfishes |
The plural form of catfish; more than one (kind of) catfish. |
|
| 4515 |
catfished |
The past tense and past participle of catfish. |
|
| 4516 |
catfishing |
The present participle of catfish. |
|
| 4517 |
cauterize |
If you cauterize the skin or flesh of a wound |
|
| 4518 |
cauterizes |
The third-person singular form of cauterize. |
|
| 4519 |
cauterized |
The past tense and past participle of cauterize. |
|
| 4520 |
cauterizing |
The present participle of cauterize. |
|
| 4521 |
cauterise |
If you cauterise the skin or flesh of a wound |
|
| 4522 |
cauterises |
The third-person singular form of cauterise. |
|
| 4523 |
cauterised |
The past tense and past participle of cauterise. |
|
| 4524 |
cauterising |
The present participle of cauterise. |
|
| 4525 |
caustic |
If something is caustic |
|
| 4526 |
carjack |
If you carjack a person |
|
| 4527 |
carjacks |
The third-person singular form of carjack. |
|
| 4528 |
carjacked |
The past tense and past participle of carjack. |
|
| 4529 |
carjacking |
The present participle of carjack. |
|
| 4530 |
causeway |
A causeway is a road that is raised above water |
|
| 4531 |
causeways |
The plural form of causeway; more than one (kind of) causeway. |
|
| 4532 |
carhop |
A carhop is a employee who serves customers |
|
| 4533 |
carhops |
The plural form of carhop; more than one (kind of) carhop. |
|
| 4534 |
carhopped |
The past tense and past participle of carhop. |
|
| 4535 |
carhopping |
The present participle of carhop. |
|
| 4536 |
crouch |
When a person crouches |
|
| 4537 |
crouches |
The third-person singular form of crouch. |
|
| 4538 |
crouched |
The past tense and past participle of crouch. |
|
| 4539 |
crouching |
The present participle of crouch. |
|
| 4540 |
choppable |
If something is choppable |
|
| 4541 |
chewable |
If something is chewable |
|
| 4542 |
constipation |
Constipation is a condition in which a person has infrequent bowel movements |
|
| 4543 |
constipations |
The plural form of constipation; more than one (kind of) constipation. |
|
| 4544 |
chalet |
A chalet is an alpine style of wooden building with a sloping roof and overhanging eaves. |
|
| 4545 |
chalets |
The plural form of chalet; more than one (kind of) chalet. |
|
| 4546 |
celibacy |
Celibacy is the abstinence from marriage. |
|
| 4547 |
celibacies |
The plural form of celibacy; more than one (kind of) celibacy. |
|
| 4548 |
centrepiece |
A centrepiece is an ornament to be placed in the centre of a table |
|
| 4549 |
centrepieces |
The plural form of centrepiece; more than one (kind of) centrepiece. |
|
| 4550 |
centerpiece |
A centerpiece is an ornament to be placed in the center of a table |
|
| 4551 |
centerpieces |
The plural form of centerpiece; more than one (kind of) centerpiece. |
|
| 4552 |
clique |
A clique is a small group of individuals that hang out together due to the similarities in their lifestyle or social status. |
|
| 4553 |
cliques |
The plural form of clique; more than one (kind of) clique. |
|
| 4554 |
cliquing |
The present participle of clique. |
|
| 4555 |
cliqued |
The past tense and past participle of clique. |
|
| 4556 |
conservatory |
If something is conservatory |
|
| 4557 |
conservatories |
The plural form of conservatory; more than one (kind of) conservatory. |
|
| 4558 |
culmination |
Culmination is the highest point of something. |
The signing of this contract marks the culmination of years of negotiation. |
| 4559 |
culminations |
The plural form of culmination; more than one (kind of) culmination. |
|
| 4560 |
candidacy |
Candidacy is the state of being a candidate. |
|
| 4561 |
candidature |
Candidature is the condition of becoming a candidate. |
|
| 4562 |
candidacies |
The plural form of candidacy; more than one (kind of) candidacy. |
|
| 4563 |
candidatures |
The plural form of candidature; more than one (kind of) candidature. |
|
| 4564 |
clinch |
If you clinch a goal |
One more point will clinch the match for her. |
| 4565 |
clinches |
The third-person singular form of clinch. |
|
| 4566 |
clinched |
The past tense and past participle of clinch. |
|
| 4567 |
clinching |
The present participle of clinch. |
|
| 4568 |
chemotherapy |
Chemotherapy is the chemical treatment intended to be kill the cancerous cells in a patient. |
|
| 4569 |
chemotherapies |
The plural form of chemotherapy; more than one (kind of) chemotherapy. |
|
| 4570 |
chevalier |
A chevalier is a cavalier or knight. |
|
| 4571 |
chevaliers |
The plural form of chevalier; more than one (kind of) chevalier. |
|
| 4572 |
clingy |
Something that is clingy has the tendency to cling onto something. |
The plastic was so clingy that it took a few minutes to remove it all. |
| 4573 |
clingier |
The comparative form of clingy; more clingy. |
|
| 4574 |
clingiest |
The superlative form of clingy; most clingy. |
|
| 4575 |
cytoplasm |
Cytoplasm is the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. |
|
| 4576 |
counterweight |
A counterweight is a heavy mass of often iron or concrete that is used to reduce the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering of load. |
|
| 4577 |
counterweights |
The plural form of counterweight; more than one (kind of) counterweight. |
|
| 4578 |
counterweighted |
The past tense and past participle of counterweight. |
|
| 4579 |
counterweighting |
The present participle of counterweight. |
|
| 4580 |
counterbalance |
A counterbalance is a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance. |
|
| 4581 |
counterbalances |
The plural form of counterbalance; more than one (kind of) counterbalance. |
|
| 4582 |
counterbalanced |
The past tense and past participle of counterbalance. |
|
| 4583 |
counterbalancing |
The present participle of counterbalance. |
|
| 4584 |
counterproposal |
A counterproposal is a proposal made as an alternative to another proposal. |
|
| 4585 |
counterproposals |
The plural form of counterproposal; more than one (kind of) counterproposal. |
|
| 4586 |
counterpropose |
If you counterpropose an idea |
|
| 4587 |
counterproposes |
The third-person singular form of counterpropose. |
|
| 4588 |
counterproposed |
The past tense and past participle of counterpropose. |
|
| 4589 |
counterproposing |
The present participle of counterpropose. |
|
| 4590 |
counteroffer |
A counteroffer is an offer made against an unacceptable offer. |
|
| 4591 |
counteroffers |
The plural form of counteroffer; more than one (kind of) counteroffer. |
|
| 4592 |
counteroffered |
The past tense and past participle of counteroffer. |
|
| 4593 |
counteroffering |
The present participle of counteroffer. |
|
| 4594 |
croaked |
The past tense and past participle of croak. |
|
| 4595 |
croaking |
The present participle of croak. |
|
| 4596 |
calculable |
If something is calculable |
|
| 4597 |
comptroller |
A comptroller is the chief accountant of a company or government. |
|
| 4598 |
comptrollers |
The plural form of comptroller; more than one (kind of) comptroller. |
|
| 4599 |
commencement |
Commencement is the start of something. |
|
| 4600 |
commencements |
The plural form of commencement; more than one (kind of) commencement. |
|
| 4601 |
consumable |
If something is consumable |
|
| 4602 |
consumables |
The plural form of consumable; more than one (kind of) consumable. |
|
| 4603 |
consultancy |
A consultancy is a consultant or consulting firm. |
|
| 4604 |
consultancies |
The plural form of consultancy; more than one (kind of) consultancy. |
|
| 4605 |
consulate |
A consulate is the office of a consul. |
|
| 4606 |
consulates |
The plural form of consulate; more than one (kind of) consulate. |
|
| 4607 |
consul |
A consul is an official living in a foreign city to represent and protect the interests of citizens of their country. |
|
| 4608 |
consuls |
The plural form of consul; more than one (kind of) consul. |
|
| 4609 |
continuity |
Continuity is the lack of interruption between two things. |
|
| 4610 |
continuities |
The plural form of continuity; more than one (kind of) continuity. |
|
| 4611 |
competency |
Competency is the ability to perform a task. |
|
| 4612 |
competencies |
The plural form of competency; more than one (kind of) competency. |
|
| 4613 |
critique |
A critique is an essay in a work that is assessed or reviewed. |
|
| 4614 |
critiqued |
The past tense and past participle of critique. |
|
| 4615 |
critiques |
The plural form of critique; more than one (kind of) critique. |
|
| 4616 |
critiquing |
The present participle of critique. |
|
| 4617 |
cutie |
A cutie is a cute person. |
|
| 4618 |
cuties |
The plural form of cutie; more than one (kind of) cutie. |
|
| 4619 |
contraband |
Contraband is goods that are illicit or illegal to have. |
The border police found contraband in the suitcase.; The contraband cigarettes were selling at half the official price. |
| 4620 |
catatonic |
If a person is catatonic |
|
| 4621 |
catatonics |
The plural form of catatonic; more than one (kind of) catatonic. |
|
| 4622 |
catatonia |
Catatonia is a psychiatric condition where the person has the tendency to remain rigid for long periods and may occasionally be in a state of extreme agitation. |
|
| 4623 |
collocate |
If words collocate |
for example strong collocates with tea. |
| 4624 |
collocates |
The third-person singular form of collocate. |
|
| 4625 |
collocated |
The past tense and past participle of collocate. |
|
| 4626 |
collocating |
The present participle of collocate. |
|
| 4627 |
collocation |
Collocation is the grouping words or sounds together. |
|
| 4628 |
collocations |
The plural form of collocation; more than one (kind of) collocation. |
|
| 4629 |
chieftain |
A chieftain is a leader of a clan or tribe. |
|
| 4630 |
chieftains |
The plural form of chieftain; more than one (kind of) chieftain. |
|
| 4631 |
chafe |
Chafe is the wear or damage caused by friction. |
|
| 4632 |
chafes |
The third-person singular form of chafe. |
|
| 4633 |
chafed |
The past tense and past participle of chafe. |
|
| 4634 |
chafing |
The present participle of chafe. |
|
| 4635 |
cytologist |
A cytologist is a biologist who studies cells. |
|
| 4636 |
cytologists |
The plural form of cytologist; more than one (kind of) cytologist. |
|
| 4637 |
counselor |
A counselor is a professional who counsels people. |
|
| 4638 |
counselors |
The plural form of counselor; more than one (kind of) counselor. |
|
| 4639 |
counsellor |
A counsellor is a professional who counsels people. |
|
| 4640 |
counsellors |
The plural form of counsellor; more than one (kind of) counsellor. |
|
| 4641 |
columbine |
A columbine is a plant of the genus Aquilegia. It has a distinctive bell-shaped flower with spurs on each petal. |
|
| 4642 |
columbines |
The plural form of columbine; more than one (kind of) columbine. |
|
| 4643 |
chiropractor |
A chiropractor is a healthcare practitioner who specializes in chiropractic. |
|
| 4644 |
chiropractors |
The plural form of chiropractor; more than one (kind of) chiropractor. |
|
| 4645 |
chiropractic |
Chiropractic is a type of health care that involves the manipulation of misaligned joints. |
|
| 4646 |
countermand |
If a person countermands |
|
| 4647 |
countermands |
The third-person singular form of countermand. |
|
| 4648 |
countermanded |
The past tense and past participle of countermand. |
|
| 4649 |
countermanding |
The present participle of countermand. |
|
| 4650 |
cosset |
If you cosset someone |
|
| 4651 |
cossets |
The third-person singular form of cosset. |
|
| 4652 |
cosseted |
The past tense and past participle of cosset. |
|
| 4653 |
cossetted |
The past tense and past participle of cosset. |
|
| 4654 |
cosseting |
The present participle of cosset. |
|
| 4655 |
cossetting |
The present participle of cosset. |
|
| 4656 |
calmness |
The calmness of someone is how calm they are. |
|
| 4657 |
crispiness |
The crispiness of something is how crispy it is. |
|
| 4658 |
craziness |
The craziness of someone is how crazy they are. |
|
| 4659 |
coextensive |
If two places are coextensive |
|
| 4660 |
crudo |
Crudo is a dish made of raw fish or seafood. |
|
| 4661 |
crudos |
The plural form of crudo; more than one (kind of) crudo. |
|
| 4662 |
ceviche |
Ceviche is raw seafood cured by marinating it in an acid such as citrus |
|
| 4663 |
ceviches |
The plural form of ceviche; more than one (kind of) ceviche. |
|
| 4664 |
collectives |
The plural form of collective; more than one (kind of) collective. |
|
| 4665 |
cheater |
A cheater is a person who cheats. |
|
| 4666 |
cheaters |
The plural form of cheater; more than one (kind of) cheater. |
|
| 4667 |
cinematographer |
A cinematographer is a person who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a movie. |
|
| 4668 |
cinematographers |
The plural form of cinematographer; more than one (kind of) cinematographer. |
|
| 4669 |
cinematography |
Cinematography is the art |
|
| 4670 |
cinematographies |
The plural form of cinematography; more than one (kind of) cinematography. |
|
| 4671 |
confidante |
A confidante is a female confidant. |
|
| 4672 |
confidantes |
The plural form of confidante; more than one (kind of) confidante. |
|
| 4673 |
coffeemaker |
A coffeemaker is a person who makes coffee. |
|
| 4674 |
coffeemakers |
The plural form of coffeemaker; more than one (kind of) coffeemaker. |
|
| 4675 |
coffeehouse |
A coffeehouse is an establishment where coffee is served to clients; a café. |
|
| 4676 |
coffeehouses |
The plural form of coffeehouse; more than one (kind of) coffeehouse. |
|
| 4677 |
coffee break |
A coffee break is a short rest period during a person's working hours. |
|
| 4678 |
coffeeshop |
A coffeeshop is an establishment where coffee is served to clients; a café. |
|
| 4679 |
coffeeshops |
The plural form of coffeeshop; more than one (kind of) coffeeshop. |
|
| 4680 |
cradle |
A cradle is a bed or cot for a baby. It is usually mounted on rockers. |
|
| 4681 |
cradled |
The past tense and past participle of cradle. |
|
| 4682 |
cradles |
The plural form of cradle; more than one (kind of) cradle. |
|
| 4683 |
cradling |
The present participle of cradle. |
|
| 4684 |
crackdown |
A crackdown is an abrupt and stern measure taken place so as to increase enforcement. |
|
| 4685 |
crackdowns |
The plural form of crackdown; more than one (kind of) crackdown. |
|
| 4686 |
causally |
If something is done causally |
|
| 4687 |
causality |
Causality is the relationship between cause and effect of something. |
|
| 4688 |
causalities |
The plural form of causality; more than one (kind of) causality. |
|
| 4689 |
chic |
If something is chic |
|
| 4690 |
chicer |
The comparative form of chic; more chic. |
|
| 4691 |
chicest |
The superlative form of chic; most chic. |
|
| 4692 |
chicness |
The chicness of something is how chic it is. |
|
| 4693 |
carnival |
A carnival is a festive occasion that has parades |
|
| 4694 |
carnivals |
The plural form of carnival; more than one (kind of) carnival. |
|
| 4695 |
clank |
A clank is a loud sound of metal hitting metal. |
|
| 4696 |
clanks |
The plural form of clank; more than one (kind of) clank. |
|
| 4697 |
clanked |
The past tense and past participle of clank. |
|
| 4698 |
clanking |
The present participle of clank. |
|
| 4699 |
clankings |
The plural form of clanking; more than one (kind of) clanking. |
|
| 4700 |
cryptographic |
If something is cryptographic |
|
| 4701 |
cranny |
A cranny is a small |
|
| 4702 |
crannies |
The plural form of cranny; more than one (kind of) cranny. |
|
| 4703 |
coo |
A dove's or pigeon's coo is the murmuring sound that it makes. |
|
| 4704 |
coos |
The plural form of coo; more than one (kind of) coo. |
|
| 4705 |
cooed |
The past tense and past participle of coo. |
|
| 4706 |
cooing |
The present participle of coo. |
|
| 4707 |
curiously |
If something is done curiously |
|
| 4708 |
crinkle |
If you crinkle something |
|
| 4709 |
crinkles |
The third-person singular form of crinkle. |
|
| 4710 |
crinkled |
The past tense and past participle of crinkle. |
|
| 4711 |
crinkling |
The present participle of crinkle. |
|
| 4712 |
crinkly |
If something is crinkly |
|
| 4713 |
crinklier |
The comparative form of crinkly; more crinkly. |
|
| 4714 |
crinkliest |
The superlative form of crinkly; most crinkly. |
|
| 4715 |
conspicuously |
If something is done conspicuously |
|
| 4716 |
cull |
If you cull |
|
| 4717 |
culls |
The third-person singular form of cull. |
|
| 4718 |
culled |
The past tense and past participle of cull. |
|
| 4719 |
culling |
The present participle of cull. |
|
| 4720 |
curvature |
The curvature of something is how much something is curved. |
|
| 4721 |
curvatures |
The plural form of curvature; more than one (kind of) curvature. |
|
| 4722 |
cosmonaut |
A cosmonaut is an astronaut |
|
| 4723 |
cosmonauts |
The plural form of cosmonaut; more than one (kind of) cosmonaut. |
|
| 4724 |
capsaicin |
Capsaicin is a chemical compound that is found in peppers and it is responsible for the burning feeling they produce. |
|
| 4725 |
competitively |
If something is done competitively |
|
| 4726 |
cadre |
A cadre is a small group of people who are specially trained for a particular purpose or profession. |
|
| 4727 |
cadres |
The plural form of cadre; more than one (kind of) cadre. |
|
| 4728 |
contort |
If you contort something |
|
| 4729 |
contorts |
The third-person singular form of contort. |
|
| 4730 |
contorted |
The past tense and past participle of contort. |
|
| 4731 |
contorting |
The present participle of contort. |
|
| 4732 |
craggy |
Something that is craggy is very rough or coarse. |
|
| 4733 |
craggier |
The comparative form of craggy; more craggy. |
|
| 4734 |
craggiest |
The superlative form of craggy; most craggy. |
|
| 4735 |
crag |
A crag is a steep or rugged cliff or rock. |
|
| 4736 |
crags |
The plural form of crag; more than one (kind of) crag. |
|
| 4737 |
call off |
If you call off an event |
|
| 4738 |
cornball |
A cornball is an unsophisticated person. |
|
| 4739 |
cornballs |
The plural form of cornball; more than one (kind of) cornball. |
|
| 4740 |
candidness |
The candidness of a person is how candid they are. |
|
| 4741 |
cheerfulness |
The cheerfulness of a person is how cheerful they are. |
|
| 4742 |
cooperatively |
If something is done cooperatively |
|
| 4743 |
compassionately |
If something is done compassionately |
|
| 4744 |
craftiness |
The craftiness of someone is how crafty they are. |
|
| 4745 |
cruelness |
The cruelness of someone is how cruel they are. |
|
| 4746 |
cockiness |
The cockiness of someone is how cocky they are. |
|
| 4747 |
chunkiness |
The chunkiness of something is how chunky it is. |
|
| 4748 |
charitable |
A charitable person or act shows kindness by giving money or help to people who need it. |
She is very charitable and often donates to the hospital. |
| 4749 |
castaway |
A castaway is someone who has survived a shipwreck and is not able to contact other people to get help. |
|
| 4750 |
castaways |
The plural form of castaway; more than one (kind of) castaway. |
|
| 4751 |
crest |
The crest of a hill or wave is its top part. |
We stood on the crest of the mountain.; The boat rode over the crest of the wave. |
| 4752 |
crests |
The plural form of crest; more than one (kind of) crest. |
|
| 4753 |
crested |
The past tense and past participle of crest. |
|
| 4754 |
cresting |
The present participle of crest. |
|
| 4755 |
clinical |
Clinical work or practice is related to the observation and treatment of patients. |
She is doing her clinical training at the hospital. |
| 4756 |
christen |
If you christen someone |
|
| 4757 |
christened |
The past tense and past participle of christen. |
|
| 4758 |
christens |
The third-person singular form of christen. |
|
| 4759 |
christening |
A child's christening is a religious ceremony where it is given a name and welcomed into the Christian Church. |
The family gathered for the baby's christening at the church. |
| 4760 |
cooperation |
Cooperation is the act of working together to achieve a shared goal. |
The project succeeded because of the cooperation between the two teams.; International cooperation is needed to solve global problems like climate change. |
| 4761 |
cooperations |
The plural form of cooperation; more than one (kind of) cooperation. |
|
| 4762 |
counterargue |
If you counterargue with someone |
|
| 4763 |
counterargues |
The third-person singular form of counterargue. |
|
| 4764 |
counterargued |
The past tense and past participle of counterargue. |
|
| 4765 |
counterarguing |
The present participle of counterargue. |
|
| 4766 |
counterplot |
A counterplot is a plot made in opposition to another. |
|
| 4767 |
counterplots |
The plural form of counterplot; more than one (kind of) counterplot. |
|
| 4768 |
counterplotted |
The past tense and past participle of counterplot. |
|
| 4769 |
counterplotting |
The present participle of counterplot. |
|
| 4770 |
chromolithograph |
A chromolithograph is a print made by chromolithography. |
|
| 4771 |
chromolithographs |
The plural form of chromolithograph; more than one (kind of) chromolithograph. |
|
| 4772 |
chromolithographed |
The past tense and past participle of chromolithograph. |
|
| 4773 |
chromolithographing |
The present participle of chromolithograph. |
|
| 4774 |
chromolithography |
Chromolithography is a form of lithography for printing pictures in colour. |
|
| 4775 |
chromo- |
Words prefixed with chromo- are related to color |
|
| 4776 |
cordless |
If something is cordless |
|
| 4777 |
clueless |
A clueless person is someone who lacks knowledge or understanding. |
|
| 4778 |
cask |
A cask is a large barrel that is used for the storage of liquid |
|
| 4779 |
casks |
The plural form of cask; more than one (kind of) cask. |
|
| 4780 |
colt |
A colt is a young male horse. |
|
| 4781 |
colts |
The plural form of colt; more than one (kind of) colt. |
|
| 4782 |
chiefly |
Mainly; for the most part. |
This area is chiefly used for farming. |
| 4783 |
cadaverous |
If something is cadaverous |
|
| 4784 |
chronically |
If something happens chronically |
She suffers from chronically low energy levels due to her illness.; He has been chronically ill for years. |
| 4785 |
coherent |
If something is coherent |
His argument was clear and coherent. |
| 4786 |
Catherine |
Catherine is a female given name. |
|
| 4787 |
classwork |
Classwork is the part of a scholar's work that is done in class. |
|
| 4788 |
call it a day |
If it is time for you to call it a day |
|
| 4789 |
call it a night |
If it is time for you to call it a night |
|
| 4790 |
commis |
A commis is an assistant to a chef. |
|
| 4791 |
communicator |
A communicator is someone or something that communicates. |
|
| 4792 |
custodian |
A custodian is someone who is trusted with the custody or care of something or someone. |
|
| 4793 |
communicators |
The plural form of communicator; more than one (kind of) communicator. |
|
| 4794 |
custodians |
The plural form of custodian; more than one (kind of) custodian. |
|
| 4795 |
comedienne |
A comedienne is a female comedian. |
|
| 4796 |
comediennes |
The plural form of comedienne; more than one (kind of) comedienne. |
|
| 4797 |
Czech |
Czech is the language in the Czech Republic. |
|
| 4798 |
Czechs |
The plural form of Czech; more than one (kind of) Czech. |
|
| 4799 |
Czech Republic |
Czech Republic is a country in central Europe. It's capital is Prague. It was part of Czechoslovakia until 1993. |
|
| 4800 |
Czechoslovakia |
Czechoslovakia was a former country in central Europe. |
|
| 4801 |
comfy |
If something is comfy |
|
| 4802 |
comfier |
The comparative form of comfy; more comfy. |
|
| 4803 |
comfiest |
The superlative form of comfy; most comfy. |
|
| 4804 |
constipate |
If you constipate someone |
|
| 4805 |
constipates |
The third-person singular form of constipate. |
|
| 4806 |
constipated |
A constipated person is someone who is unable to defecate. |
|
| 4807 |
constipating |
The present participle of constipate. |
|
| 4808 |
collate |
If you collate information or data |
|
| 4809 |
collates |
The third-person singular form of collate. |
|
| 4810 |
collated |
The past tense and past participle of collate. |
|
| 4811 |
collating |
The present participle of collate. |
|
| 4812 |
cursive |
If a person's handwriting is cursive |
|
| 4813 |
cursory |
If something is done in cursory way |
|
| 4814 |
cardboards |
The plural form of cardboard; more than one (kind of) cardboard. |
|
| 4815 |
celebratory |
If something is celebratory |
|
| 4816 |
contributory |
If something is contributory |
|
| 4817 |
coarsely |
If something is cut in a coarsely way |
|
| 4818 |
crewed |
If a place is crewed |
|
| 4819 |
curler |
A curler is a small cylindrical tube that is used to curl hair. |
|
| 4820 |
curlers |
The plural form of curler; more than one (kind of) curler. |
|
| 4821 |
contractualize |
If you contractualize something |
|
| 4822 |
contractualizes |
The third-person singular form of contractualize. |
|
| 4823 |
contractualized |
The past tense and past participle of contractualize. |
|
| 4824 |
contractualizing |
The present participle of contractualize. |
|
| 4825 |
contractualise |
If you contractualise something |
|
| 4826 |
contractualises |
The third-person singular form of contractualise. |
|
| 4827 |
contractualised |
The past tense and past participle of contractualise. |
|
| 4828 |
contractualising |
The present participle of contractualise. |
|
| 4829 |
contractual |
If something is contractual |
|
| 4830 |
contractuals |
The plural form of contractual; more than one (kind of) contractual. |
|
| 4831 |
continual |
A continual state or situation happens over a period of time without stop. |
The university was in a process of continual change. |
| 4832 |
continuation |
Continuation is the act of carrying something on or keeping it going. |
The continuation of the project depends on funding. |
| 4833 |
continuations |
The plural form of continuation; more than one (kind of) continuation. |
|
| 4834 |
conversant |
If someone is conversant with doing something |
|
| 4835 |
comically |
If something is done comically |
|
| 4836 |
canine |
If something is canine |
|
| 4837 |
canines |
The plural form of canine; more than one (kind of) canine. |
|
| 4838 |
château |
A château is a French castle or fortress. |
|
| 4839 |
chateau |
A chateau is a French castle or fortress. |
|
| 4840 |
chateaus |
The plural form of chateau; more than one (kind of) chateau. |
|
| 4841 |
chateaux |
The plural form of chateau; more than one (kind of) chateau. |
|
| 4842 |
châteaus |
The plural form of château; more than one (kind of) château. |
|
| 4843 |
châteaux |
The plural form of château; more than one (kind of) château. |
|
| 4844 |
chaplain |
A chaplain is a member of a clergy who is officially assigned to an institution. |
|
| 4845 |
chaplains |
The plural form of chaplain; more than one (kind of) chaplain. |
|
| 4846 |
chasten |
If something chastens you |
|
| 4847 |
chastens |
The third-person singular form of chasten. |
|
| 4848 |
chastened |
The past tense and past participle of chasten. |
|
| 4849 |
chastening |
The present participle of chasten. |
|
| 4850 |
chimichurri |
Chimichurri is a sauce and marinade for grilled meat originally from Argentina. It is made from chopped parsley or cilantro |
|
| 4851 |
chimichurris |
The plural form of chimichurri; more than one (kind of) chimichurri. |
|
| 4852 |
Caribbean |
Something that is Caribbean is related to the sea and region of the Americas. |
|
| 4853 |
Caribbeans |
The plural form of Caribbean; more than one (kind of) Caribbean. |
|
| 4854 |
cilantro |
Cilantro is the stems and leaves of the coriander plant that is used as a seasoning and garnish in cooking. |
|
| 4855 |
carburettor |
A carburettor is a device in an internal combustion engine where fuel is vaporised and mixed with air prior to ignition. |
|
| 4856 |
carburettors |
The plural form of carburettor; more than one (kind of) carburettor. |
|
| 4857 |
carburetor |
A carburetor is a device in an internal combustion engine where fuel is vaporized and mixed with air prior to ignition. |
|
| 4858 |
carburetors |
The plural form of carburetor; more than one (kind of) carburetor. |
|
| 4859 |
Caesar |
Caesar is a title used by Roman emperors |
He raised two legions and was soon calling himself Caesar. |
| 4860 |
Caesars |
The plural form of Caesar; more than one (kind of) Caesar. |
|
| 4861 |
crucifix |
A crucifix is a statue of Jesus on the cross. |
|
| 4862 |
crucifixes |
The plural form of crucifix; more than one (kind of) crucifix. |
|
| 4863 |
corporal |
A corporal is someone with a military rank below sergeant and above private. |
The corporal instructed the soldiers to clean their equipment. |
| 4864 |
confabulate |
If you confabulate with someone |
|
| 4865 |
confabulates |
The third-person singular form of confabulate. |
|
| 4866 |
confabulated |
The past tense and past participle of confabulate. |
|
| 4867 |
confabulating |
The present participle of confabulate. |
|
| 4868 |
confab |
If you confab with someone |
|
| 4869 |
confabs |
The third-person singular form of confab. |
|
| 4870 |
confabbed |
The past tense and past participle of confab. |
|
| 4871 |
confabbing |
The present participle of confab. |
|
| 4872 |
corporals |
The plural form of corporal; more than one (kind of) corporal. |
|
| 4873 |
confuzzle |
Confuzzle is a state of confusion or puzzlement. |
|
| 4874 |
confuzzled |
The past tense and past participle of confuzzle. |
|
| 4875 |
confuzzles |
The plural form of confuzzle; more than one (kind of) confuzzle. |
|
| 4876 |
confuzzling |
The present participle of confuzzle. |
|
| 4877 |
contraindicate |
If a doctor contraindicates |
|
| 4878 |
contraindicates |
The third-person singular form of contraindicate. |
|
| 4879 |
contraindicated |
The past tense and past participle of contraindicate. |
|
| 4880 |
contraindicating |
The present participle of contraindicate. |
|
| 4881 |
coastline |
The coastline is the shape or boundary of a coast. |
|
| 4882 |
coastlines |
The plural form of coastline; more than one (kind of) coastline. |
|
| 4883 |
crochet |
Crochet is a type of needlework made by looping thread with a hooked needle. |
|
| 4884 |
crochets |
The plural form of crochet; more than one (kind of) crochet. |
|
| 4885 |
crocheted |
The past tense and past participle of crochet. |
|
| 4886 |
crocheting |
The present participle of crochet. |
|
| 4887 |
claret |
Claret is a dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France. |
|
| 4888 |
clarets |
The plural form of claret; more than one (kind of) claret. |
|
| 4889 |
cerise |
Cerise is a deep |
|
| 4890 |
cerises |
The plural form of cerise; more than one (kind of) cerise. |
|
| 4891 |
cryopreserve |
If you cryopreserve something |
|
| 4892 |
cryopreserves |
The third-person singular form of cryopreserve. |
|
| 4893 |
cryopreserved |
The past tense and past participle of cryopreserve. |
|
| 4894 |
cryopreserving |
The present participle of cryopreserve. |
|
| 4895 |
cryoetch |
If you cryoetch something |
|
| 4896 |
cryoetches |
The third-person singular form of cryoetch. |
|
| 4897 |
cryoetched |
The past tense and past participle of cryoetch. |
|
| 4898 |
cryoetching |
The present participle of cryoetch. |
|
| 4899 |
cryoembed |
If you cryoembed something |
|
| 4900 |
cryoembeds |
The third-person singular form of cryoembed. |
|
| 4901 |
cryoembedded |
The past tense and past participle of cryoembed. |
|
| 4902 |
cryoembedding |
The present participle of cryoembed. |
|
| 4903 |
cryobag |
A cyrobag is a bag used to store material in a cryogenic medium. |
|
| 4904 |
cryobags |
The plural form of cryobag; more than one (kind of) cryobag. |
|
| 4905 |
cryogenic |
If something is cryogenic |
|
| 4906 |
cryo- |
Cyro- is added to words to denote something that is cold or freezing |
|
| 4907 |
cryoinjury |
A cryoinjury is an injury caused by low temperature. |
|
| 4908 |
cryoinjuries |
The plural form of cryoinjury; more than one (kind of) cryoinjury. |
|
| 4909 |
cryodamage |
A cryodamage is a damage caused by low temperature. |
|
| 4910 |
cryodamages |
The plural form of cryodamage; more than one (kind of) cryodamage. |
|
| 4911 |
cryodamaged |
The past tense and past participle of cryodamage. |
|
| 4912 |
cryodamaging |
The present participle of cryodamage. |
|
| 4913 |
cryophobia |
Cryophobia is the fear of cold. |
|
| 4914 |
cryophobe |
A cryophobe is someone who fears cold. |
|
| 4915 |
cryophobes |
The plural form of cryophobe; more than one (kind of) cryophobe. |
|
| 4916 |
centipede |
A centipede is an arthropod belonging to the family Chilopoda that has a pair of legs per body segment and have about 30 to 300 legs in total. |
|
| 4917 |
centipedes |
The plural form of centipede; more than one (kind of) centipede. |
|
| 4918 |
caporegime |
A caporegime is a role in the Mafia who leads a set of soldiers and they have a major status and influence in the organization. |
|
| 4919 |
caporegimes |
The plural form of caporegime; more than one (kind of) caporegime. |
|
| 4920 |
casualness |
The casualness of something is how casual it is. |
|
| 4921 |
chloride |
A chloride is any salt of hydrochloric acid |
|
| 4922 |
chlorides |
The plural form of chloride; more than one (kind of) chloride. |
|
| 4923 |
crookedness |
The crookedness of something is how crooked it is. |
|
| 4924 |
circumnavigate |
If you circumnavigate something |
|
| 4925 |
circumnavigates |
The third-person singular form of circumnavigate. |
|
| 4926 |
circumnavigated |
The past tense and past participle of circumnavigate. |
|
| 4927 |
circumnavigating |
The present participle of circumnavigate. |
|
| 4928 |
cheekiness |
The cheekiness of someone is how cheeky they are. |
|
| 4929 |
cosiness |
The cosiness of a place is how cosy it is. |
|
| 4930 |
coziness |
The coziness of a place is how cozy it is. |
|
| 4931 |
crankiness |
The crankiness of something is how cranky it is. |
|
| 4932 |
Czechoslovakian |
A Czechoslovakian is a person or thing that comes from Czechoslovakia. |
|
| 4933 |
Czechoslovakians |
The plural form of Czechoslovakian; more than one (kind of) Czechoslovakian. |
|
| 4934 |
Czechoslovak |
A Czechoslovak is a person or thing that comes from Czechoslovakia. |
|
| 4935 |
Czechoslovaks |
The plural form of Czechoslovak; more than one (kind of) Czechoslovak. |
|
| 4936 |
caroler |
A caroler is a person who sings carols. |
|
| 4937 |
carolers |
The plural form of caroler; more than one (kind of) caroler. |
|
| 4938 |
caroller |
A caroller is a person who sings carols. |
|
| 4939 |
carollers |
The plural form of caroller; more than one (kind of) caroller. |
|
| 4940 |
calque |
A calque is a word or phrase that was taken from another language by translating each part by itself |
|
| 4941 |
calques |
The plural form of calque; more than one (kind of) calque. |
|
| 4942 |
cleptocracy |
Cleptocracy is a corrupt and dishonest government. |
|
| 4943 |
cleptocracies |
The plural form of cleptocracy; more than one (kind of) cleptocracy. |
|
| 4944 |
crazily |
If something is done crazily |
|
| 4945 |
craven |
A craven person is someone who lacks courage. |
|
| 4946 |
cravens |
The plural form of craven; more than one (kind of) craven. |
|
| 4947 |
cupolas |
The plural form of cupola; more than one (kind of) cupola. |
|
| 4948 |
cupola |
A cupola is a dome-shaped structure located on top of a building |
|
| 4949 |
cupolae |
The plural form of cupola; more than one (kind of) cupola. |
|
| 4950 |
cruelly |
If something is done cruelly |
|
| 4951 |
captaincy |
The captaincy of a person is their rank or status of being a captain. |
|
| 4952 |
captaincies |
The plural form of captaincy; more than one (kind of) captaincy. |
|
| 4953 |
captainship |
The captainship of a person is their rank or status of being a captain. |
|
| 4954 |
captainships |
The plural form of captainship; more than one (kind of) captainship. |
|
| 4955 |
colorant |
A colorant is a pigment or dye that is added to something to change its color. |
|
| 4956 |
colorants |
The plural form of colorant; more than one (kind of) colorant. |
|
| 4957 |
colourant |
A colourant is a pigment or dye that is added to something to change its colour. |
|
| 4958 |
colourants |
The plural form of colourant; more than one (kind of) colourant. |
|
| 4959 |
crispen |
If you crispen something |
|
| 4960 |
crispens |
The third-person singular form of crispen. |
|
| 4961 |
crispened |
The past tense and past participle of crispen. |
|
| 4962 |
crispening |
The present participle of crispen. |
|
| 4963 |
cavil |
If a person cavils |
|
| 4964 |
cavils |
The third-person singular form of cavil. |
|
| 4965 |
caviled |
The past tense and past participle of cavil. |
|
| 4966 |
cavilled |
The past tense and past participle of cavil. |
|
| 4967 |
caviling |
The present participle of cavil. |
|
| 4968 |
cavilling |
The present participle of cavil. |
|
| 4969 |
catenate |
If you catenate things |
|
| 4970 |
catenates |
The third-person singular form of catenate. |
|
| 4971 |
catenated |
The past tense and past participle of catenate. |
|
| 4972 |
catenating |
The present participle of catenate. |
|
| 4973 |
coses |
The plural form of cos; more than one (kind of) cos. |
|
| 4974 |
chutzpah |
Chutzpah is the extreme confidence or audacity a person has. |
|
| 4975 |
cuneiform |
Something that is cuneiform is related to the wedge-shaped characters. |
|
| 4976 |
counterintuitive |
If something is counterintuitive |
|
| 4977 |
congenial |
If something or someone is congenial |
|
| 4978 |
choleric |
A choleric person is someone who gets angry easily. |
|
| 4979 |
cantankerous |
A cantankerous person is someone who gets angry easily. |
|
| 4980 |
curio |
A curio is an unusual and rare object that makes people curious. |
|
| 4981 |
curios |
The plural form of curio; more than one (kind of) curio. |
|
| 4982 |
careen |
If you careen a ship |
|
| 4983 |
careens |
The third-person singular form of careen. |
|
| 4984 |
careened |
The past tense and past participle of careen. |
|
| 4985 |
careening |
The present participle of careen. |
|
| 4986 |
cornucopia |
A cornucopia of something is a plentiful supply of it. |
|
| 4987 |
cornucopias |
The plural form of cornucopia; more than one (kind of) cornucopia. |
|
| 4988 |
capsulize |
If you capsulize something |
|
| 4989 |
capsulizes |
The third-person singular form of capsulize. |
|
| 4990 |
capsulized |
The past tense and past participle of capsulize. |
|
| 4991 |
capsulizing |
The present participle of capsulize. |
|
| 4992 |
capsulise |
If you capsulise something |
|
| 4993 |
capsulises |
The third-person singular form of capsulise. |
|
| 4994 |
capsulised |
The past tense and past participle of capsulise. |
|
| 4995 |
capsulising |
The present participle of capsulise. |
|
| 4996 |
cartoonize |
If you cartoonize something |
|
| 4997 |
cartoonizes |
The third-person singular form of cartoonize. |
|
| 4998 |
cartoonized |
The past tense and past participle of cartoonize. |
|
| 4999 |
cartoonizing |
The present participle of cartoonize. |
|
| 5000 |
cartoonise |
If you cartoonise something |
|
| 5001 |
cartoonises |
The third-person singular form of cartoonise. |
|
| 5002 |
cartoonised |
The past tense and past participle of cartoonise. |
|
| 5003 |
cartoonising |
The present participle of cartoonise. |
|
| 5004 |
carnitas |
Carnitas is a Mexican dish that involves braised or roasted pork strips. |
|
| 5005 |
childishly |
If something is done childishly |
|
| 5006 |
clavicle |
The clavicle is a long bone that is part of the shoulder. |
|
| 5007 |
clavicles |
The plural form of clavicle; more than one (kind of) clavicle. |
|
| 5008 |
cremains |
Cremains is the cremated remains of a deceased person. |
|
| 5009 |
clocker |
A clocker is a person who illegally winds back the milometer of a car. |
|
| 5010 |
collectivist |
A collectivist is a person who practices collectivism |
|
| 5011 |
clockers |
The plural form of clocker; more than one (kind of) clocker. |
|
| 5012 |
collectivists |
The plural form of collectivist; more than one (kind of) collectivist. |
|
| 5013 |
collectivism |
Collectivism is the practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it. |
|
| 5014 |
collectivity |
Collectivity is the quality or state of being collective. |
|
| 5015 |
colorfully |
If something is decorated colorfully |
|
| 5016 |
collectivisms |
The plural form of collectivism; more than one (kind of) collectivism. |
|
| 5017 |
collectivities |
The plural form of collectivity; more than one (kind of) collectivity. |
|
| 5018 |
colourfully |
If something is decorated colourfully |
|
| 5019 |
contemptible |
If you feel that someone or something is contemptible |
a contemptible person |
| 5020 |
civic |
You use civic to describe people or things that have an official status in a town or city. |
|
| 5021 |
comparatively |
If something is comparatively small |
The cost of living here is comparatively low, though not the lowest.; This model is comparatively lighter than the previous version. |
| 5022 |
communion |
Communion is a joining together of minds or spirits. |
|
| 5023 |
communions |
The plural form of communion; more than one (kind of) communion. |
|
| 5024 |
countdown |
A countdown is an act of counting numbers in reverse until it reaches zero. |
The rocket crews are starting their countdown! |
| 5025 |
countdowns |
The plural form of countdown; more than one (kind of) countdown. |
|
| 5026 |
colporteur |
A colporteur who sells religious books. |
|
| 5027 |
colporteurs |
The plural form of colporteur; more than one (kind of) colporteur. |
|
| 5028 |
colport |
If a person colports |
|
| 5029 |
colports |
The third-person singular form of colport. |
|
| 5030 |
colported |
The past tense and past participle of colport. |
|
| 5031 |
colporting |
The present participle of colport. |
|
| 5032 |
chaser |
A chaser is something or someone who chases. |
|
| 5033 |
chasers |
The plural form of chaser; more than one (kind of) chaser. |
|
| 5034 |
Colombia |
Colombia is a country in South America. It is east of Panama and west of Venezuela. |
|
| 5035 |
consternate |
If you consternate someone |
|
| 5036 |
consternates |
The third-person singular form of consternate. |
|
| 5037 |
consternated |
The past tense and past participle of consternate. |
|
| 5038 |
consternating |
The present participle of consternate. |
|
| 5039 |
consternation |
Consternation is the feeling of anxiety at something unexpected. |
|
| 5040 |
consternations |
The plural form of consternation; more than one (kind of) consternation. |
|
| 5041 |
coronate |
If you coronate a person |
|
| 5042 |
coronates |
The third-person singular form of coronate. |
|
| 5043 |
coronated |
The past tense and past participle of coronate. |
|
| 5044 |
coronating |
The present participle of coronate. |
|
| 5045 |
cantrip |
A cantrip is a spell or magic trick. |
|
| 5046 |
cantrips |
The plural form of cantrip; more than one (kind of) cantrip. |
|
| 5047 |
Candice |
Candice is a female given name. |
|
| 5048 |
changeability |
The changeability of something is how changeable it is. |
|
| 5049 |
critically |
If something is critically ill or injured |
The patient was critically injured in the accident. |
| 5050 |
concelebrate |
If you concelebrate something |
|
| 5051 |
concelebrated |
The past tense and past participle of concelebrate. |
|
| 5052 |
concelebrates |
The third-person singular form of concelebrate. |
|
| 5053 |
concelebrating |
The present participle of concelebrate. |
|
| 5054 |
Chongqing |
Chongqing is a city in China. |
|
| 5055 |
congressed |
The past tense and past participle of congress. |
|
| 5056 |
congressing |
The present participle of congress. |
|
| 5057 |
chink |
Chink is an offensive word for a Chinese or Asian person. |
|
| 5058 |
chinks |
The plural form of chink; more than one (kind of) chink. |
|
| 5059 |
Congo |
Congo is the short name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of the Congo |
Congo has a large population. |
| 5060 |
Cantonese |
Cantonese is a language mostly spoken in Guangdong |
Cantonese has more tones than Mandarin. |
| 5061 |
chatzot |
Midnight. |
|
| 5062 |
Caminus |
Caminus is a male given name. |
|
| 5063 |
chameleon |
A chameleon is a lizard that changes color. |
|
| 5064 |
chameleons |
The plural form of chameleon; more than one (kind of) chameleon. |
|
| 5065 |
Croatian |
A Croatian is a person or thing that comes from Croatia. |
|
| 5066 |
Croatians |
The plural form of Croatian; more than one (kind of) Croatian. |
|
| 5067 |
codeine |
Codeine is a drug that doctors use to reduce the pain of patients and make them sleep |
|
| 5068 |
codeines |
The plural form of codeine; more than one (kind of) codeine. |
|
| 5069 |
cryogenics |
Cryogenics is the study and production of very low temperatures. |
|
| 5070 |
cryonics |
Cryonics is the conservation of a human body in a very low temperature by people that hope science will be able to resurrect him in the future. |
|
| 5071 |
consarn |
|
|
| 5072 |
ceremonious |
Fond of ceremony |
|
| 5073 |
caper |
|
|
| 5074 |
co op |
|
|
| 5075 |
coact |
|
|
| 5076 |
Caval |
|
|
| 5077 |
Celebrate yourself |
|
|
| 5078 |
come on |
|
|
| 5079 |
Coterie |
|
|
| 5080 |
Communication is formal |
|
|
| 5081 |
Cracking the ass |
|
|
| 5082 |
Celery wine |
|
|
| 5083 |
Couldn't |
|
|
| 5084 |
Contemplative |
|
|
| 5085 |
Charak |
|
|
| 5086 |
Chishtiyas |
|
|
| 5087 |
Chakraborty |
|
|
| 5088 |
Confucius |
|
|
| 5089 |
Cal |
|
|
| 5090 |
continental |
|
|
| 5091 |
Chanioti |
|
|
| 5092 |
Chandrama |
|
|
| 5093 |
Challan |
|
|
| 5094 |
caught up |
|
|
| 5095 |
Chiranjeev |
|
|
| 5096 |
Canaan |
|
|
| 5097 |
Cashew nuts |
|
|
| 5098 |
Calva |
|
|
| 5099 |
Czechia |
|
|
| 5100 |
Chaurasi |
|
|
| 5101 |
Chapati |
|
|
| 5102 |
Chinyut |
|
|
| 5103 |
Cleji |
|
|
| 5104 |
Chagatai |
|
|
| 5105 |
Chambelly |
|
|
| 5106 |
Chatgam |
|
|
| 5107 |
Clive |
|
|
| 5108 |
Chechnya |
|
|
| 5109 |
Continually |
|
|
| 5110 |
Cyril |
|
|
| 5111 |
Coolness |
|
|
| 5112 |
C'mon |
|
|
| 5113 |
Crème caramel |
|
|
| 5114 |
Collaborative |
|
|
| 5115 |
Call out |
|
|
| 5116 |
Collectiveness |
|
|
| 5117 |
Corrective |
|
|
| 5118 |
Chata |
|
|
| 5119 |
Crème brûlée |
|
|
| 5120 |
Cow's milk |
|
|
| 5121 |
Confiscation |
|
|
| 5122 |
Cow's milk |
|
|
| 5123 |
Chola |
|
|
| 5124 |
Cha |
|
|
| 5125 |
Categorical |
|
|
| 5126 |
Cross-examination |
|
|
| 5127 |
Chakra |
|
|
| 5128 |
Chief Minister |
|
|
| 5129 |
Chamar |
|
|
| 5130 |
Celebration of spring |
|
|
| 5131 |
Chirpra |
|
|
| 5132 |
Cara |
|
|
| 5133 |
Colonialism |
|
|
| 5134 |
Chanta |
|
|
| 5135 |
Condolences |
|
|
| 5136 |
Chakwal |
|
|
| 5137 |
Compensation was paid |
|
|
| 5138 |
climb up |
|
|
| 5139 |
Child liver |
|
|
| 5140 |
china clay |
|
|
| 5141 |
can be predicted |
|
|
| 5142 |
Contact language |
|
|
| 5143 |
Chatur |
|
|
| 5144 |
Cardamom |
|
|
| 5145 |
Café |
|
|
| 5146 |
Curly braces |
|
|
| 5147 |
Completion of evidence |
|
|
| 5148 |
Common market |
|
|
| 5149 |
Chakar |
|
|
| 5150 |
Conatûs |
|
|
| 5151 |
Caféterias |
|
|
| 5152 |
Christian religion |
|
|
| 5153 |
City center |
|
|
| 5154 |
Coupés |
|
|
| 5155 |
Cut into pieces |
|
|
| 5156 |
Copy ready |
|
|
| 5157 |
Covent Garden Abbey |
|
|
| 5158 |
Cathetes |
|
|
| 5159 |
Cordoba |
|
|
| 5160 |
Cycladic |
|
|
| 5161 |
Cole Portor |
|
|
| 5162 |
Coccinellid |
|
|
| 5163 |
Coquette |
|
|
| 5164 |
Chalas |
|
|
| 5165 |
Computer program |
|
|
| 5166 |
Copywriter |
|
|
| 5167 |
Cochise |
|
|
| 5168 |
Cumin |
|
|
| 5169 |
Coronet |
|
|
| 5170 |
C'mon |
|
|
| 5171 |
Crispin |
|
|
| 5172 |
cantaloupe |
|
|
| 5173 |
Curve injury |
|
|
| 5174 |
Claxon |
|
|
| 5175 |
Constantinople |
|
|
| 5176 |
Cleaning system |
|
|
| 5177 |
Competent Bodyism |
|
|
| 5178 |
Course girl |
|
|
| 5179 |
Cornet à piston |
|
|
| 5180 |
Compensator |
|
|
| 5181 |
Centralizes. |
|
|
| 5182 |
Center stage |
|
|
| 5183 |
Comic books. |
|
|
| 5184 |
Contrasted social |
|
|
| 5185 |
Cancelled. |
|
|
| 5186 |
Cornet à pistons |
|
|
| 5187 |
Canceller |
|
|
| 5188 |
Cattle breeders |
|
|
| 5189 |
Competes. |
|
|
| 5190 |
Comme ci comme ça |
|
|
| 5191 |
Comme ci comme ça |
|
|