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

central Adjective B1

In or near the middle, or of the greatest importance.

central conflict Noun B1

The main problem or struggle that drives the events of a story forward.

centre Noun A1

The middle point of something.

centrifugal Adjective B1

Relating to a force that appears to push a rotating object outward, away from the centre.

centripetal Adjective B1

Describes a force that pulls an object toward the center of a circular path.

centripetal force Noun B2

The force that pulls an object toward the center of the circular path it is moving along.

centurion Noun B1

An officer in the ancient Roman army who commanded a group of about a hundred soldiers.

century Noun A1

A period of one hundred years.

cereal Noun A1

A breakfast food made from grains, usually eaten cold with milk.

cerebral Adjective B2

Relating to the brain, or, when describing a person or work, appealing mainly to the intellect rather than the emotions.

ceremony Noun A2

A formal event held to mark an important occasion, such as a wedding or graduation.

certain Adjective A1

Completely sure about something, without any doubt.

certainly Adverb A2

Used to say something is definitely true, or as a strong way of agreeing.

certificate Noun A2

An official document proving a fact, qualification, or achievement.

chain Noun A1

A series of metal rings connected together, or a series of connected things or events.

chain reaction Noun B2

A series of events in which each one triggers the next, especially a nuclear process in which particles released by one reaction cause further reactions.

chair Noun A1

A piece of furniture with a back and four legs, made for one person to sit on.

chairman Noun B2

A person who leads a company's board, a meeting, or an organization.

chalk Noun A1

A soft, white or colored stick used for writing or drawing, especially on a blackboard.

challenge Noun B1

A task or situation that tests someone's abilities and requires effort to deal with.

chameleon Noun A1

A type of lizard famous for its ability to change color to match its surroundings.

champion Noun A2

A person or team that has won a competition, or someone who strongly supports a cause.

championship Noun A2

A competition held to find the best team or player in a sport.

chance Noun A2

An opportunity to do something, or the possibility that something will happen.

change Verb A1

To make or become different.

channel Noun A1

A specific station on television or radio, or a narrow stretch of water connecting two seas.

chant Noun A2

Words or phrases repeated in a simple rhythm, often by a crowd or in worship.

chaos Noun B1

A state of complete disorder and confusion.

chapter Noun A1

One of the main parts into which a book is divided.

character Noun A2

The particular set of qualities that make a person or thing what they are, or a person in a story.

characterisation Noun B2

The methods a writer uses to reveal what a character is like, through actions, speech, appearance, or thoughts.

characteristic Noun B1

A quality or feature that is typical of a person, place, or thing and helps to identify it.

characterize Verb B1

To describe the typical qualities of someone or something, or to be a typical feature of it.

charade Noun B1

A pretense or act that is obviously false, put on to create a misleading impression.

charcoal Noun A1

A black substance made by burning wood slowly without much air, used as fuel or for drawing.

charge Noun B1

A property of matter that causes it to experience a force in an electric or magnetic field, existing as positive or negative.

charged Adjective A2

Full of strong emotion or tension.

charisma Noun B1

A natural ability to attract, charm, and inspire other people.

charitable Adjective A2

Generous toward those in need, or relating to charity organizations.

charity Noun A2

An organization that raises money to help people in need, or the practice of giving such help.

charm Noun A1

A quality that makes someone or something pleasing and attractive, or a small decorative object worn for luck.

chart Noun A2

A diagram or table that shows information, often as numbers or trends.

charter Noun B2

An official document that grants rights, establishes an organization, or sets out the terms of an agreement.

chase Verb A1

To run after someone or something in order to catch it.

chasm Noun B1

A deep, wide crack or gap in the ground, or a huge difference between two people, groups, or ideas.

chastise Verb C1

To criticize or scold someone strongly for something they did wrong.

chat Verb A2

To talk with someone in a friendly, informal way.

cheap Adjective A1

Costing little money, or of poor quality.