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

category Noun A2

A group of things that share similar features.

caterpillar Noun A1

The long, worm-like larva of a butterfly or moth.

catfish Noun A2

A type of fish with long whisker-like feelers near its mouth, usually found in rivers and lakes.

catharsis Noun B1

A release of strong or built-up emotion that leaves a person feeling relieved.

cathedral Noun A1

A large, important church, usually the main church of a district led by a bishop.

cathode Noun B1

The electrode in a battery or electrical device where electric current flows out, usually marked as negative in a battery.

cation Noun B2

An ion with a positive electrical charge, formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

caucus Noun B1

A meeting of members of a political party or group to make decisions or choose candidates.

caught Verb A1

The past form of "catch", meaning grabbed hold of something moving.

cauliflower Noun A1

A vegetable with a large, tightly packed white head, related to broccoli.

causal Adjective B2

Relating to a cause-and-effect relationship between two things.

causal relationship Noun B1

A connection in which one event or condition directly brings about another.

causality Noun B2

The relationship between a cause and its effect, where one event brings about another.

causation Noun B1

The relationship between a cause and its effect, or the act of causing something.

cause Noun A2

The reason something happens.

causeway Noun B1

A raised road or path built across water or wet ground.

caustic Adjective B2

Able to burn or corrode through chemical action, or, when describing speech, harshly critical.

caustic remark Noun B1

A comment that is sharply critical or sarcastic, meant to hurt or mock.

caution Noun A2

Great care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.

cautious Adjective A2

Careful to avoid risk, danger, or mistakes.

cave Noun A1

A large, natural hollow space inside a hill or under the ground.

caveat Noun B1

A warning or condition attached to something, limiting how it should be understood or used.

cavern Noun A2

A large cave, especially one that is naturally formed underground.

cavort Verb C1

To jump and move around in a playful, energetic way.

cease Verb A2

To stop happening or doing something.

ceiling Noun A1

The inside surface at the top of a room.

celebrate Verb A2

To do something enjoyable to mark a special occasion or achievement.

celebration Noun A1

A special event or activity held to mark a happy occasion.

celebrity Noun A2

A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport.

celery Noun A1

A vegetable with long, pale green, crunchy stalks.

celestial Adjective B1

Relating to the sky or outer space, especially the stars, planets, and other heavenly bodies.

celestial body Noun B1

Any natural object found in space, such as a star, planet, or moon.

cell Noun A2

The smallest basic unit of a living thing, or a small enclosed room such as in a prison.

cell division Noun B1

The process by which a single cell splits into two new cells.

cell membrane Noun B2

The thin outer layer that surrounds a cell and controls what enters or leaves it.

cell wall Noun B1

A rigid outer layer surrounding the cells of plants, fungi and some bacteria, giving them shape and support.

cellar Noun A1

A room underneath a house, often used for storage.

cellular Adjective B1

Relating to the cells of living things, or relating to mobile phone networks.

cellular respiration Noun B1

The biological process by which cells break down food molecules to release energy, using oxygen and producing carbon dioxide and water.

cemetery Noun A2

A piece of land, often separate from a church, where the dead are buried.

cenotaph Noun B1

A monument built to honor people who died, especially in war, whose remains are buried elsewhere.

censorship Noun B1

The act of officially banning or restricting parts of books, films, news, or speech.

censure Noun C1

Strong, official criticism or disapproval.

census Noun A2

An official count of a population, often including details about age, occupation, and household.

cent Noun A1

A small unit of money equal to one hundredth of a dollar or euro.

centenary Noun B1

The hundredth anniversary of an important event.

center Noun A1

The middle point or part of something.

centimetre Noun A1

A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre.