We use cookies for essential site function, analytics, and advertising. Learn more

Wordabulary

Word library

8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.

carbon footprint Noun B2

The total amount of greenhouse gases produced, directly or indirectly, by a person, organization, or activity.

carbon monoxide Noun B1

A colourless, odourless and highly toxic gas produced when fuels burn without enough oxygen.

carbonation Noun B1

The process of adding carbon dioxide gas to a liquid, creating bubbles.

carcinogen Noun B2

A substance capable of causing cancer.

card Noun A1

A small, flat piece of stiff paper, used for games, messages, or information.

cardboard Noun A1

A stiff, thick material made from layers of paper, used for boxes and packaging.

cardigan Noun A1

A knitted sweater that opens at the front, usually fastened with buttons.

cardinal Adjective B1

Of the greatest importance, forming the basic foundation of something.

cardinal directions Noun A2

The four main points of a compass: north, south, east, and west.

cardinal virtue Noun B1

One of the four basic moral qualities, traditionally wisdom, justice, courage, and moderation, considered the foundation of good character.

care Verb A1

To feel concern about someone or something, or to look after them.

career Noun A2

The series of jobs a person has in a particular field over the course of their working life.

careful Adjective A1

Paying close attention so as to avoid mistakes or danger.

carefully Adverb A1

In a way that pays close attention and avoids mistakes or damage.

careless Adjective B1

Not paying enough attention to what you are doing, so that mistakes happen.

cargo Noun A1

Goods carried by a ship, aircraft, train, or truck.

caricature Noun B1

A picture or description of someone that exaggerates certain features for comic or critical effect.

carnage Noun B1

Widespread and violent destruction, especially killing.

carnival Noun A1

A festival, often held outdoors, with rides, games, music, and sometimes a parade.

carnivore Noun A2

An animal that eats mainly meat.

carnivorous Adjective B1

Feeding mainly or entirely on the flesh of other animals.

carpenter Noun A2

A person who makes or repairs things from wood.

carpet Noun A1

A thick, soft covering that fits over the floor of a room.

carriage Noun A1

A section of a passenger train, or a vehicle pulled by horses.

carrier Noun B2

A person or organism that has a gene for a condition without showing symptoms themselves, but who can pass it on.

carrot Noun A1

A long, orange root vegetable, usually eaten cooked or raw.

carry Verb A1

To hold and move something from one place to another.

carrying capacity Noun B2

The maximum number of people, animals, or organisms that an environment can support without becoming degraded.

cartography Noun B1

The science and practice of drawing maps.

cartoon Noun A1

A humorous drawing, often in a newspaper, or an animated film or show.

cascade Noun B1

A small waterfall, or a series of things happening one after another in quick succession.

case Noun A2

A particular situation or example, or a container for holding something.

cash Noun A1

Money in the form of coins and paper bills, rather than checks or cards.

cashier Noun A1

A person whose job is to handle payments in a shop, bank, or restaurant.

cast Noun A1

A hard covering, usually made of plaster, worn to protect a broken bone while it heals, or the group of actors in a play or film.

caste Noun B1

A rigid social class that a person is born into and usually cannot leave.

castigate Verb C2

To criticize someone severely and publicly, usually to punish or correct them.

castle Noun A1

A large building with thick walls, built in the past to protect the people living inside.

cat Noun A1

A small animal with soft fur that many people keep as a pet.

cataclysm Noun B1

A sudden, violent event that causes huge damage or change.

catalog Noun A1

A printed or online list of items that are available, usually with descriptions or pictures.

catalogue Noun A2

A list of items, often with descriptions, available for viewing or purchase.

catalyst Noun B1

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being changed itself, or a person or event that causes a significant change to happen.

catapult Noun A2

A device used to throw or launch an object with great force, historically used as a weapon.

catastrophe Noun B2

A sudden event that causes great suffering, damage, or destruction.

catch Verb A1

To take hold of something that is moving through the air.

categorical data Noun B2

Data that can be sorted into distinct groups or categories rather than measured on a numerical scale.

categorically Adverb B1

In a way that is clear, direct, and without any doubt or exception.