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English words starting with C — with CEFR levels

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A2cabn · a car with a driver that you pay
B1cabbagen · a large round green vegetable
B1cabinn · a small simple house made of wood
B2cabinetn · a group of senior government ministers
B2cablen · a thick wire that carries electricity or signals
A1cafen · a small place for drinks
A2cafeterian · a place to buy and eat simple meals
C2caffeinatev · to add caffeine to a drink or person
B1cagen · a box made of bars for animals
A1caken · a sweet food baked in an oven
C2calamitousadj · causing great damage or disaster
C2calamitouslyadv · in a way that causes great trouble
C2calamityn · a terrible event causing great damage
B1calculatev · to find a number by maths
B1calculationn · the act of working out a number
B1calculatorn · a small machine for doing sums
A2calendarn · a chart showing days and months
B1calfn · the back part of the lower leg
A1calln · a phone conversation
A2callv · to telephone someone
B1callern · a person who makes a phone call
C2callousadj · cruel and not caring about others
C2callouslyadv · in a cruel way, without caring
B1calmadj · quiet and not worried
B2calmlyadv · in a quiet, relaxed way
B1calmnessn · the state of being peaceful and not worried
C1calorien · a unit measuring the energy in food
C2calorificadj · containing a lot of energy from food
B1cameln · a large desert animal with one or two humps
A1cameran · a machine for taking photos
A1campn · a place to stay outside in tents
A2campv · to sleep in a tent outdoors
B2campaignn · planned activities to achieve a goal
C1campaignv · to work in an organized way for a goal
A2campingn · staying outside in a tent
B1campsiten · a place where people stay in tents
A2campusn · the land and buildings of a university
A1canmodal · to be able to do something
A2cann · a metal container for food or drink
B1canaln · a man-made waterway
B1cancelv · to stop an arranged event
B1cancern · a serious illness where cells grow badly
C1candidadj · honest and direct, even if uncomfortable
B2candidaten · a person who applies for a job
C1candidlyadv · in an open and honest way
B1candlen · a stick of wax that gives light
A1candyn · a sweet food in small pieces
B2canen · a stick used to help someone walk
B1cannedadj · sold in a closed metal can
B2cannonballn · a big heavy iron ball; a jump with knees tucked
C1canoen · a light narrow boat moved with paddles
B2canonn · a group of works accepted as important
B1canteenn · a place in a school where food is served
A1capn · a soft hat with a flat front
B2capabilityn · the ability to do something
B1capableadj · having the ability to do something
C2capaciousadj · having lots of room inside
B1capacityn · the largest amount that something can hold
A2capitaln · the main city of a country
A2capital lettern · a large letter like A or B
B1capsulen · a small container of medicine you swallow
A2captainn · the leader of a team or ship
B2captionn · words written under a picture
B2captiven · a person or animal that is kept prisoner
B1capturen/v · to record or catch successfully
A1carn · a road vehicle with four wheels
A2car parkn · a place where you leave your car
B2caravann · a vehicle people can live in while travelling
B2carbonn · a chemical found in all living things
B2carbon dioxiden · a gas that people breathe out and plants use
B2carbon footprintn · the amount of carbon dioxide your life produces
B2carbon monoxiden · a poisonous gas with no smell
C2carbonizev · to turn into carbon by burning
A1cardn · a small piece of plastic or paper
B2cardboardn · thick, stiff paper used for boxes
B2cardigann · a knitted jacket that buttons at the front
A1caren · looking after someone
B1carev · to look after someone or something
B1careern · the series of jobs a person does in
B2carefreeadj · without worries
A1carefuladj · thinking about danger
A1carefullyadv · in a way that avoids mistakes
B1carelessadj · not paying enough attention
B1carelesslyadv · in a way that shows little attention
B1carelessnessn · lack of attention or care
B2caringadj · kind and concerned about others
B2carnivaln · a public festival with music and parades
C1carpentern · a person who makes things from wood
C1carpentryn · the work of making things from wood
B1carpetn · thick cloth covering a floor
B2carpooln · a group arrangement to share car journeys
B1carriagen · an old vehicle pulled by horses
C1carriern · a person or company that transports goods
A2carrotn · a long orange vegetable
A1carryv · to hold and take something
B1cartonn · a box or container made of thick paper
A1cartoonn · a film with drawn pictures
B2carvev · to cut shapes from wood or stone
B2cascaden · a small waterfall or something falling like one
C2cascadev · to fall or flow down in large amounts
A1casen · a box or cover for something
A2cashn · money in coins and notes
B1cashpointn · a machine in the street that gives out money
A2cassetten · a small plastic box with tape for music
B2castn/v · all the actors in a show
A2castlen · a large old building with strong walls
B1casualadj · relaxed and not formal
B2casuallyadv · in a relaxed way, not formal
A1catn · a small animal kept as a pet
B2catalogn · a book or list of goods to buy
B2catalystn · something that causes change to happen
B2catastrophen · a sudden event that causes great damage
B2catastrophicadj · causing great damage or disaster
C2catastrophicallyadv · in a way that causes terrible results
A1catchn/v · to take and hold something moving
B2catchyadj · easy to remember and pleasant to hear
B2categorizationn · putting things into groups
B1categorizev · to put things into groups
B1categoryn · a group of things of the same kind
B2cateringn · the service of providing food for events
B2cathedraln · a large, important Christian church
B1cattlen · cows kept on a farm
A2causev · to make something happen
B2causen · something that makes something happen
B1cautionn · great care to avoid danger
B1cautiousadj · careful to avoid danger
B1caven · a large hole in a hill
C1cavityn · a hole in a tooth
C2cayn · a small low island of sand
A1CDn · a small disc with music
A1CD playern · a machine for playing discs
B1CD-ROMn · a disc that stores computer data
B2ceasev · to stop happening or doing something
C1ceaselessadj · continuing without stopping
C1ceaselesslyadv · without stopping
B2ceilingn · the top inside surface of a room
A1celebratev · to do something special for a happy day
A1celebrationn · a happy event for a special day
B1celebrityn · a famous person
B1celln · the smallest unit of a living thing
B2cellarn · an underground room below a house
B2cellistn · a person who plays the cello
B2cellon · a large string instrument played sitting down
B2cemeteryn · a place where dead people are buried
A2centn · a small coin; one hundredth of a dollar
A2centern · the middle area of a place
B2centigraden · a temperature scale where water freezes at 0 degrees
A2centimetern · a unit of length, 1/100 of a metre
B1centraladj · in or near the middle of a place
B1central heatingn · a system that heats a whole building
C2centralizedadj · controlled from one main place
A2centuryn · a period of one hundred years
A2cerealn · a food made from grain, eaten with milk
B1ceremonyn · a formal event for a special occasion
A2certainadj · completely sure
A2certainlyadv · of course; without doubt
B1certaintyn · being completely sure
B2certificaten · an official paper that proves something
B2certificationn · an official document showing you passed a test
B2certifyv · to officially confirm something is true
C1cessationn · the stopping of something
A2chainn · rings of metal joined together
A1chairn · a seat for one person
A2chairmann · the person who leads a meeting
A2challengen · something difficult that tests you
B2challengev · to test someone’s ability or skill
B1challengingadj · difficult in a good way
A2champagnen · a sparkling wine from France
B1championn · the winner of a competition
A2championshipn · a competition to find the best
A2chancen · an opportunity to do something
B2chancellorn · a senior leader or head of government
A1changen/v · to make or become different
B1channeln · a television station
B1chaosn · complete disorder
B2chaoticadj · completely disordered and confused
C1chaoticallyadv · in a messy and disorganised way
A2chaptern · a part of a book
A1charactern · a person in a story
B1characteristicn · a typical quality of a person or thing
B2characteristicadj · typical of a person or place
C1characterizationn · the way a writer creates characters
B1characterizev · to describe the typical quality of someone
B1chargen/v · to ask an amount of money for something
B1chariotn · an ancient two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses
B1charityn · an organization that helps people in need
B1charmn · a pleasing, attractive quality
B2charmingadj · very pleasant and attractive
A2chartn · a picture showing numbers or facts
C1chartv · to make a map or record of something
C1chartern/v · a hired plane or boat for a special purpose
B1chasen · the act of running after someone
B2chasev · to run after someone or something
A2chatv · to talk in a friendly way
B1chatn · to talk in a friendly informal way
B1chat shown · a TV show where people talk to guests
C1chauffern/v · to drive someone as a paid driver
A2cheapadj · not costing much money
B2cheatv · to break rules to gain an advantage
A1checkn · to look at something to be sure
A2checkv · to look to make sure it is right
B1check-in countern · the place at an airport to register
B1check-in deskn · a desk at an airport to register
B1checkoutn · the place where you pay in a shop
B2checkpointn · a place where people are stopped and checked
A2cheekn · the soft part of the face
B2cheekyadj · slightly rude but in a funny way
A2cheerv · to shout in support or joy
B1cheerfuladj · happy and positive
B2cheerfullyadv · in a happy way
B2cheerfulnessn · the quality of being happy and positive
A1cheesen · a food made from milk
A2chefn · a professional cook in a restaurant
A2chemicaladj · related to chemistry
B1chemicaln · a substance used in or made by chemistry
B1chemistn · a person who sells medicines
B1chemistryn · the science of substances and how they change
B2chemotherapyn · a medical treatment for cancer using drugs
A2chequen · a paper telling a bank to pay
B1cherishv · to love and care about something deeply
B2cherishedadj · loved and kept with care
B2cherryn · a small round red fruit with a stone
A2chessn · a board game for two players
A2chestn · the front upper part of the body
B1chest of drawersn · a piece of furniture with drawers for clothes
B2chewv · to bite food many times in your mouth
B1chewing gumn · a sweet substance you chew but do not swallow
A1chickenn · a bird kept for meat and eggs
B1chiefadj · most important; highest in rank
B2chiefn · the leader of a group or organization
A1childn · a young boy or girl
A2childhoodn · the time when someone is a child
B2childishadj · silly, like a young child
A2chilin · a small, very hot red pepper
C1chilln/v · a cold feeling in the body
C1chillyadj · rather cold
B2chimneyn · a pipe that carries smoke out of a building
A2chimpanzeen · a clever African ape
A2chinn · the part of the face below the mouth
B2chipn · a very small piece of electronic parts
A2chirpn · a short high sound a small bird makes
C1chiselv · to shape stone or wood with a tool
C1chiselledadj · having clear, sharp, well-defined features
A1chocolaten · a sweet brown food
A2choicen · a chance to pick one thing
B1choirn · a group of singers
B1chokev · to be unable to breathe because of something blocked
A1choosev · to pick from several things
B2chopv · to cut into small pieces
C2choreographicaladj · relating to the planning of dance steps
C2choreographyn · the arrangement of dance steps
B1Christianadj · following the religion based on Jesus
B1chronologicaladj · arranged in the order that things happened
C2chronologicallyadv · in the order they happened
C2chronologyn · the order in which events happened
C2chrysalisn · the pupa stage of a butterfly
B1chucklen · a soft, quiet laugh
B2chunkn · a thick piece cut from something
A1churchn · a building for Christian worship
C1churnv · to move or stir something around strongly
A2cigaretten · a small roll of paper with tobacco
A1cineman · a place where you watch films
C2cinematographern · the person in charge of film photography
C2cinematographyn · the art of filming
A1circlen · a round shape
B1circlev · to move in a round path
B2circuitn · a path along which electricity flows
B2circuitryn · the electric circuits in a device
B1circularadj · shaped like a circle
C1circulatev · to pass from person to person
C1circulationn · the movement of blood around the body
C2circumnavigatev · to travel all the way around something
C2circumnavigationn · a journey all the way around something
B2circumstancen · the facts or conditions of a situation
B1circusn · a show with acrobats, animals and clowns
C1citationn · a note showing the source of a quote
C1citev · to mention something as proof or an example
A2citizenn · a person who belongs to a country
B1citizenshipn · the legal right to belong to a country
A1cityn · a large town
B2citywideadj · covering the whole city
B1civiladj · relating to the people of a country
B1civilizationn · a society with its own culture and rules
A2claimv · to say something is true
B1claimn · a request for something you think you should
B2clamn · a shellfish that lives in sand
C1clammyadj · unpleasantly damp and sticky
C1clann · a large group of related families
B2clapv · to hit your hands together to show you enjoyed something
B2clarifyv · to make something easier to understand
A1classn · a group of students or a lesson
C1classv · to put something in a group by type
A2classicadj · very good and well known for long
B2classicn · a work that is considered excellent for years
B1classicaladj · related to traditional serious music
A2classical musicn · serious music by composers like Mozart
B2classificationn · arranging things into groups by type
B1classifyv · to put things into groups by type
A1classmaten · a person in your class
A1classroomn · a room in a school
C1classyadj · stylish and of high quality
B2clausen · a separate part of a law or contract
C1claustrophobian · a fear of closed or small spaces
C1claustrophobicadj · afraid of being in small closed spaces
A1cleanv/adj · to remove dirt from something
A2cleanern · a person who cleans places
C1cleanlyadv · in a way that leaves no marks
A2clearadj · easy to see through
B1clearv · to take away things so a place is
A2clearlyadv · in a way that is easy to understand
B2clearnessn · the quality of being easy to see through
C1clenchv · to close your hand or teeth tightly
B2clericaladj · relating to office work
A2clerkn · an office or shop worker
A1cleveradj · quick to learn
C1clevernessn · the quality of being clever and quick
A2clickv · to press a mouse button
B1clickn · a short press on a computer mouse
B2clientn · a person who pays for a professional service
B1cliffn · a high steep rock by the sea
C1climacticadj · forming the most exciting part of a story
B1climaten · the usual weather in a place
B2climate changen · long-term change in the world’s weather
C1climaxn · the most exciting part of a story
A1climbn · an act of going up
A2climbv · to go up something high
B1climbern · a person who climbs mountains or rocks
A2climbingn · the sport of going up rocks or walls
C2clinchv · to settle something successfully
B1clinicn · a place where people see doctors
C1clinicaladj · connected with treating patients in medicine
B1clipn · a short part of a video
C1cloakn · a long loose coat without sleeves
A1clockn · a tool that shows the time
B2clogv · to block a pipe or hole
C2cloistern · a covered path around a church courtyard
C2cloisteredadj · quiet and away from the outside world
A2clonev · to make an exact copy of life
A1closev/adj · to shut
A1closedadj · not open
B1closelyadv · with great attention
C1closenessn · a feeling of being near someone
B2closuren · the act of shutting something permanently
A1clothn · a piece of material for cleaning
A1clothesn · things you wear, like shirts and trousers
B2clothingn · things that people wear
A1cloudn · a white or grey shape in the sky
A1cloudyadj · with a lot of clouds
A2clownn · a funny performer in a circus
A1clubn · a group of people with the same interest
A2cluen · a sign that helps solve a mystery
B2clumsyadj · moving in an awkward way, often dropping things
C1clutchn/v · to hold something tightly
C1cluttern/v · a messy collection of things
A1coachn · a person who trains players
B2coachv · to train people in a sport or skill
B2coachingn · training for people in a sport or skill
B1coaln · a black rock burned for heat
B2coalitionn · an alliance of groups working together
B2coarseadj · rough, not smooth or fine
A2coastn · the land next to the sea
B1coastv · land next to the sea
B1coastaladj · near the sea
B2coastlinen · the edge of land next to the sea
A1coatn · a warm piece of clothing for outside
C2coaxv · to persuade gently
B2cocktailn · a mixed drink of juices or spirits
B2cocoan · a hot chocolate drink or the powder used for it
B2coconutn · a large tropical fruit with white flesh
C2cocoonv · to wrap tightly for warmth and protection
B1codn · a large sea fish for eating
A1coden · instructions written for a computer
A1coffeen · a hot brown drink
B1coffinn · a box in which a dead person lies
C2cogentadj · clear, logical and convincing
C2cogentlyadv · in a clear and convincing way
C2cognitiveadj · relating to thinking and understanding
B2coherencen · logical and clear connection of ideas
B2coherentadj · clear and logical, easy to follow
A2coinn · a small round piece of metal money
B2coincidev · to happen at the same time
B2coincidencen · a surprising chance event at the same time
A1coken · a sweet brown fizzy drink
A2colan · a sweet brown fizzy drink
A1coldn/adj · having a low temperature
C1collaboratev · to work together with others on something
C1collaborationn · work done together with other people
C1collaborativeadj · done by people working together
C1collaboratorn · a person who works with others
B1collapsen · to fall down suddenly
B2collapsev · to fall down suddenly
B1collarn · the part of a shirt around the neck
B2colleaguen · a person you work with
A1collectv · to bring things together as a hobby
A1collectionn · a group of things kept together
B2collectorn · a person who gathers things as a hobby
A1collegen · a place to study after school
C2collidev · to crash into each other
C2collidern · a machine that smashes particles together
B2collocationn · words that often go together naturally
C2colloquialadj · used in informal everyday speech
C2colloquiallyadv · in informal everyday speech
C2colloquiumn · an academic meeting to discuss a subject
B2colonn · the lower part of the large intestine
B2colonialadj · relating to a country ruling another land
A1colorn/v · red, blue or green, for example
A2colorfuladj · having many bright colours
A2columnn · a vertical line of numbers or text
B1columnistn · a writer of regular articles in a newspaper
B2coman · a long deep unconscious state
A2combn · a tool for making hair tidy
B2combv · to tidy hair with a comb
B1combinationn · a mix of different things
B1combinev · to join or mix things together
C2combustionn · the process of burning
A1comev · to move towards the speaker
B1comediann · a person who tells jokes on stage
B1comedyn · a film or play that makes people laugh
B1cometn · a bright object with a tail in space
B1comfortn · a feeling of being relaxed
A2comfortableadj · nice to sit in or wear
B2comfortablyadv · in a relaxed and pleasant way
A2comicn/adj · a magazine or book with picture stories
B1comman · a punctuation mark (,)
B1commandn · an order telling someone to do something
B2commandern · a person in charge of soldiers
B2commemoratev · to remember an event with a ceremony
C1commendv · to praise formally
C1commendationn · formal praise for good work or action
C2commensurateadj · matching something in size or value
C2commensuratelyadv · in a way that matches in level
B1commentn · something you say or write about someone
B2commentv · to give an opinion about something
B2commercen · the buying and selling of goods
B1commercialadj · connected with buying and selling
B2commercialn · an advertisement on TV or radio
C1commerciallyadv · in a way relating to buying and selling
B2commissionn · money paid for selling something
C1commissionv · to officially ask someone to make something
B1commitv · to do something wrong or illegal
A2commitmentn · a strong promise to work hard
A2committeen · a small group that makes decisions
C2commoden · a low chest of drawers
C2commodityn · a raw material or product that is traded
A2commonadj · found often; usual
B1common sensen · good practical judgment
B1commonlyadv · often, usually
B2commonwealthn · a group of countries with historic links
A2communicatev · to share information with others
A2communicationn · sharing information with others
B2communicativeadj · willing to talk and share
B2communityn · a group of people living in one place
B2commutev · to travel regularly between home and work
B1companionn · a person or animal who goes with you
A2companyn · a business that sells goods or services
A2comparativen · the form of a word meaning "more"
A2comparev · to see how things are alike or different
B1comparisonn · looking at how things are similar or different
B2compassionn · a feeling of sympathy for others’ suffering
B2compassionateadj · feeling and showing care for others’ suffering
B2compatibleadj · able to work together with something
C1compelv · to force someone to do something
C2compellinglyadv · in a way that is strongly convincing
B2compensatev · to pay for a loss or problem
B2compensationn · money given to make up for a loss
B1competev · to try to win against others
B2competencen · the ability to do something well
B2competentadj · having the skill needed to do something well
A2competitionn · an event where people try to win
B1competitiveadj · always trying hard to win
B1competitorn · a person who takes part in a contest
B2compilev · to collect and put together
A2complainv · to say that you are not happy
A2complaintn · a statement that something is wrong
B1complementn · something that goes well with another thing
C1complementaryadj · going well together and adding to each other
A2completeadj · finished; with nothing missing
B1completev · to finish doing or making something
B1completelyadv · in every way; totally
B2completionn · the act of finishing something
B1complexadj · having many parts and difficult to understand
B2complexionn · the natural color and look of your face
B2complexityn · the state of being complicated
C1compliancen · following a rule or law
C1compliantadj · following rules or requests as required
C1compliantlyadv · in a way that obeys rules without complaint
B1complicatev · to make something more difficult
B1complicatedadj · difficult to understand
B1complimentn · a kind remark that praises someone
C1complimentaryadj · given free as a courtesy
C1complyv · to obey a rule or request
B2componentn · one part of a larger machine or system
B1composev · to write music or a piece of writing
A2composern · a person who writes music
B1compositionn · a piece of writing or music
B1compoundn · a substance made of two or more elements
B2comprehensionn · the ability to understand something
B2comprehensiveadj · including everything that is necessary
B2compressn · a soft pad pressed on the body
B2compressionn · pressing or reducing something into less space
C1comprisev · to be made up of certain parts
B1compromisen · an agreement where each side gives up something
B2compromisev · to accept less to reach an agreement
C1compromisedadj · put in danger or made less safe
C1compulsionn · a strong urge that is hard to control
B2compulsoryadj · something you must do by rule
B2computev · to calculate an amount or result
A1computern · an electronic machine for work and games
C2computerizev · to change a system so it uses computers
C1conn/v · to trick someone, usually to get money
B2concealv · to hide something
B2concedev · to admit that something is true or you lost
B2conceitn · too much pride in yourself
B2conceivableadj · possible to imagine or believe
B2conceivev · to imagine or form an idea
A2concentratev · to give all your attention to something
B1concentrationn · giving all your attention to something
B1conceptn · an idea or principle
B2conceptionn · an idea or understanding of something
A2concernn · a worry about something
B2concernv · to worry someone or be about something
B1concernedadj · worried about something
B2concerningprep · about or relating to something
A1concertn · a show of live music
C1concerton · a long piece for a solo instrument
B2concessionn · something you give up in an argument
C2conciliationn · the act of ending a quarrel
C2conciliatoryadj · intended to make peace
B1concludev · to decide after thinking
B1conclusionn · a final decision or opinion
B2concreten/adj · a hard building material made of cement
C1concurv · to agree with someone
C2concurrencen · agreement between people
B2condemnv · to say publicly that something is very bad
C2condensationn · small drops of water formed from steam
A2conditionn · the state of something
C1conditionv · to train someone to behave in a certain way
C1conditionaladj · depending on something else happening
C1conditionallyadv · in a way that depends on something else
C2condonev · to accept or allow bad behavior
B1conductn · the way someone behaves
B2conductv · to organize and carry out an activity
B2conductorn · a person who leads an orchestra
C2conduitn · a channel that carries something
B2conen · a shape with a round base and point
C2confabulatev · to chat together in an informal way
C2confabulationn · an invented story, often told as true
C2confectionn · a sweet food like cake or candy
B2conferencen · a large meeting of people with shared interests
B2conferencingn · holding meetings between people in different places by technology
B2confessv · to admit you did something wrong
B2confessionn · a statement admitting you did something wrong
C1confidev · to tell private things to someone trusted
B1confidencen · belief in your own ability
A2confidentadj · sure about yourself and your abilities
B2confidentlyadv · in a way that shows you believe in yourself
B2confinev · to keep within limits
C1confinementn · being kept in a small or closed space
B1confirmv · to say that something is true
B1confirmationn · a statement that something is true or agreed
B1conflictn · a serious disagreement or fight
C1conformv · to follow rules or accepted behaviour
C1conformityn · behaviour that follows the usual rules or standards
B2confrontv · to face someone about a problem directly
C2confrontationaladj · aggressive and ready to argue
C2confrontationallyadv · in an aggressive way that invites an argument
A2confusev · to make someone unable to understand
A2confusedadj · not able to understand clearly
B1confusingadj · hard to understand
B1confusionn · a state of not understanding
C2conglomeraten · a big company made of many different businesses
B1congratulatev · to tell someone you are happy about their success
C1congregatev · to gather together in a group
C2conjecturen/v · an opinion based on incomplete information
B2conjunctionn · a word that joins words or sentences
C1conjurev · to make something appear as if by magic
B1connectv · to join together
B1connectionn · a link between two things or places
C1connoisseurn · an expert in art, food or drink
C2connotationn · an idea suggested by a word
C2connotev · to suggest an extra meaning
B1conquerv · to take control of a place by force
B2conquestn · taking control of a place by force
B2consciencen · your inner sense of right and wrong
C1conscientiousadj · careful and thorough in doing your duty
C1conscientiouslyadv · in a careful and thorough way
B1consciousadj · aware of something
B2consciousnessn · the state of being awake and aware
B2consensusn · general agreement among all people
B2consentn · permission to do something
A2consequencen · a result of something that happened
B1consequentlyadv · as a result
B1conservationn · protecting nature
B1conservativeadj · preferring traditional ideas and not much change
C1conservatoryn · a glass room attached to a house
C1conservev · to use carefully and avoid wasting
A2considerv · to think about something carefully
B1considerableadj · large in amount
B2considerablyadv · by a large amount
B1considerationn · careful thought
B2consideringprep/conj · taking something into account
C2consignv · to put something away to get rid of
C2consignmentn · a batch of goods sent to someone
A2consistv · to be made up of certain parts
B2consistentadj · always at the same level
B2consolationn · comfort when you are sad or disappointed
B2consolev · to comfort someone who is unhappy
B1consonantn · a letter that is not a, e, i, o or u
B2constantadj · happening all the time without stopping
B1constantlyadv · all the time
C2consternationn · a feeling of shock or worry
B1constitutev · to form or make up
B1constitutionn · the basic laws of a country
C2constrainedadj · limited or held back
C1constraintn · something that limits what you can do
B1constructv · to build something
B1constructionn · the work of building something big
B2consultv · to ask an expert for advice
C1consultancyn · a company that gives expert professional advice
B2consultantn · an expert who gives professional advice
C1consultationn · a meeting to get advice from an expert
B1consumev · to eat or drink
B1consumern · a person who buys goods or services
B1consumptionn · the amount used
A2contactn/v · to write or speak to someone
C2contagionn · the spreading of a disease by contact
B1containv · to have something inside
A2containern · a box or pot for keeping things
B2contaminatev · to make dirty or unsafe
B2contemporaryadj · belonging to the present time
B2contemptn · a strong feeling that someone is worthless
C2contemptuousadj · showing that you think someone is worthless
C2contemptuouslyadv · in a way that shows no respect
B1contentn · the information or topics in a book or
B2contentadj · happy and satisfied
A1contestn · a game to find the best person
C1contestv · to say that something is wrong and try to change it
C1contestedadj · argued about and not accepted by all
A2contextn · the words or situation around something
C1contextualadj · related to the situation or words around something
C1contextuallyadv · depending on the surrounding words
A2continentn · one of the seven large land areas
B1continualadj · happening again and again without a stop
B1continuallyadv · again and again without stopping
A2continuev · to keep doing something
C1continuityn · a smooth link between events or scenes
B1continuousadj · without stopping
B1continuouslyadv · without stopping
B2contractn · a written legal agreement
C1contractv · to become smaller or shorter
C1contractorn · a person or company hired to do a job
C2contractualadj · relating to a legal agreement
C2contractuallyadv · in a way required by a contract
B2contradictv · to say the opposite of what someone said
B2contradictionn · a difference between two opposite statements
B2contradictoryadj · saying the opposite of something else
C2contraptionn · a strange-looking machine
B1contraryadj · opposite to what was expected
A2contrastn · a clear difference between two things
B1contributev · to give or add something
B1contributionn · something given to help
C2contrivev · to plan or create using cleverness
A2controln · the power to direct something
B1controlv · to make something do what you want
B1controversialadj · causing a lot of disagreement
B2controversyn · public disagreement about something
A2conveniencen · something that makes life easier
A2convenientadj · easy to use or reach
B2convenientlyadv · in a way that is easy and useful
B2conventionn · a large meeting of people with shared interests
B2conventionaladj · traditional and normal
A1conversationn · a talk between people
B2conversen · the opposite of something
C2converseadj · opposite or reverse
B2converselyadv · in the opposite way
B2conversionn · a change from one form or unit to another
B2convertv · to change something into a different form
B1conveyv · to communicate an idea or feeling
C1convictn/v · to decide in court that someone is guilty
C1convictionn · a court decision that a person is guilty
B1convincev · to make someone believe or agree
B2convincedadj · completely sure about something
C1convolutedadj · extremely complicated and hard to follow
A1cookn/v · to prepare food by heating
A2cookern · a machine for cooking food
A1cookien · a small sweet flat cake
A2cookingn · the activity of preparing food
A1cooladj · a little cold
B2coolv · to become or make less hot
A2coolern · a box that keeps things cold
B2cooperatev · to work together with others
B2cooperationn · working together for a shared aim
B2cooperativeadj · willing to work together and help
A1copn · a police officer
B2copev · to deal with a difficult situation
B2coppern · a reddish metal that carries electricity
A1copyn · something made to look like another
A2copyv · to write the same thing again
B1copyrightn · the legal right to copy a work
B2coraln · a hard sea material made by tiny animals
C2cordonv · to close an area with a barrier
B2coren · the central or most important part
A1cornn · a yellow vegetable
A1cornern · where two streets meet
B2cornerstonen · the most important basic part
B2cornetn · a small brass musical instrument like a trumpet
B2coronan · the bright outer layer of the sun
B2corporaladj · a low rank in the army
B2corporateadj · relating to a large company
B2corporationn · a big company
C1corpsn · an organized group of people with a special job
C2corpsen · a dead body
C2corpusn · a large collection of written texts
A1correctadj · right; with no mistakes
B2correctv · to make something right by fixing errors
B1correctionn · a change that fixes a mistake
A2correctlyadv · without any mistakes
B2correctnessn · being free from mistakes
C2correlaten/v · to show that two things are connected
C2correlationn · a link between two things that change together
B2correspondv · to match or be similar to something
B2correspondencen · letters or emails sent and received
B2correspondentn · a journalist who reports from a place
B2correspondingadj · matching or related to something
B2corridorn · a long passage with rooms on either side
B2corruptadj · dishonest, especially to gain money or power
B2corruptionn · dishonest behaviour by people in power
C2cosmicadj · relating to the universe
C2cossetv · to treat with too much care and comfort
A2costn/v · to have a price of
C1cost-effectiveadj · giving good value for the money spent
B2costlyadj · costing a lot of money
B2costumen · clothes worn to look like someone else
B2cottagen · a small house in the countryside
B1cottonn · a natural cloth from a plant
A1couchn · a long soft seat
B1coughv · to push air out noisily through the throat
B2coughn · a sudden noise from the lungs
A1couldmodal · used for polite requests
B1counciln · a group elected to manage a town
C2counseln · professional advice, especially legal
B1counselingn · professional advice about personal problems
A2countv · to say numbers in order
B1countn · the act of counting; a total number
B1counterv · to answer or oppose something
B2countern · a long flat surface in a shop
C2counterproductiveadj · having the opposite of the intended effect
C2counterproductivelyadv · in a way that has the opposite effect
B1countlessadj · too many to count
A2countryn · a land with its own government
B2countrymann · a person from the same country
A2countrysiden · land outside towns, with fields and farms
B2countrywideadj · happening across a whole country
B1countyn · a region of a country with its own
A2couplen · two people who are together
C1coupledadj · combined with another thing
B1couragen · being brave
B1courageousadj · brave and not afraid of danger
B1courgetten · a long green vegetable similar to a cucumber
A1coursen · a series of lessons
A2courtn · a place where laws are used
B2courtesyn · polite and respectful behavior
A1cousinn · the child of your aunt or uncle
A1covern · the outside part of a book
A2coverv · to put something over another thing
C1coveragen · the amount of news reported about an event
A1cown · a farm animal that gives milk
B2cowardn · a person who is not brave
B2cowardlyadj · lacking courage
B2cozinessn · the warm, comfortable feeling of a place
B2cozyadj · warm, comfortable and pleasant
B2crabn · a sea animal with a hard shell and claws
B2crackn/v · a thin line where something has split
B1craftn · a skill of making things by hand
C1craftv · to make something carefully by hand
B2craftsmann · a skilled worker who makes things by hand
B1crashn/v · an accident when vehicles hit something
B2cratern · a large round hole in the ground
C1cravev · to want something very strongly
C1cravingn · a very strong wish for something
B2crawlv · to move on hands and knees
A2crazyadj · very silly or strange
A1creamn · thick white liquid from milk
A2creamadj · a pale yellow-white colour
C1creamyadj · smooth and thick like cream
B2creasen · a line made by folding
A2createv · to make something new
B2creationn · the act of making something new
A2creativeadj · good at making new ideas
B2creativelyadv · in a new and imaginative way
A2creativityn · the ability to make new ideas
B1creatorn · a person who makes something new
A2creaturen · a living thing, often an animal
C1credentialn · a qualification showing ability for a job
C1credibilityn · the quality of being trusted
C1credibleadj · believable and able to be trusted
C1crediblyadv · in a way that can be believed
A2creditn · a way of paying later
A1credit cardn · a plastic card for paying later
B2creekn · a small stream or river
B2creepyadj · strange and slightly frightening
B2crewn · a group of people working together
A2cricketn · a ball game played with bats and wickets
A2crimen · an illegal act
B1criminaln · a person who has committed a crime
B2criminaladj · connected with crime
B2cripplen · to damage so that it cannot move well
C2cripplingadj · causing serious damage or weakness
B1crisisn · a time of great trouble or danger
A2crispn · a thin fried slice of potato
C1criterian · standards used for judging or deciding
B1criticn · a person who gives opinions on art
B1criticaladj · saying what is wrong with something
B2criticallyadv · in a very serious way; extremely
B2criticismn · opinions that point out faults
A2criticizev · to say what is bad about someone
B2crocodilen · a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth
C2cronyn · a close friend who gets favors
B1cropn · plants grown for food
A2crossn/v · to go from one side to the other
B1crossingn · a place where you can cross
B2crosslyadv · in an angry or annoyed way
B1crossroadsn · a place where two roads cross
B1crown · a large black bird
A2crowdn · a large number of people together
A2crowdedadj · full of people
A2crownn · a gold head decoration for a queen
B2crucialadj · extremely important
C1crudeadj · simple and not carefully made
C1crudelyadv · in a rough and simple way
B1crueladj · causing pain without caring
B2cruellyadv · in a way that causes pain
B2crueltyn · behaviour that causes pain to others
A2cruisen · a holiday on a big ship
B2cruisev · to travel slowly by ship for pleasure
C1crumbn · a very small piece of bread or cake
C1crumblev · to break into small pieces
B1crushn · a short strong feeling of love for someone
A1cryn · a loud sound of sadness or pain
A2cryv · to have tears coming from your eyes
C2crystallizationn · the process of becoming clear and fixed
B2crystallizev · to become clear and fixed
B2cuben · a solid shape with six equal square sides
B2cubismn · an art style using geometric shapes
B1cucumbern · a long green vegetable eaten raw
B2cuffn · the end part of a sleeve near the wrist
C2cullv · to reduce the number of animals
B2culminationn · the final high point
C2cultishadj · like a cult, with extreme loyalty
B1cultivatev · to prepare land and grow crops
B1culturaladj · connected with the arts and customs of a
B2culturallyadv · in a way that relates to traditions and arts
A1culturen · the customs and arts of a people
A1cupn · a small container for drinks
A2cupboardn · a piece of furniture with doors for storage
C2curatev · to select and organize items for display
C2curatorn · a person who manages a museum collection
B1curen · a treatment that makes people well
B2curev · to make an illness go away
B1curiosityn · a strong wish to know something
B1curiousadj · wanting to know more
B1curiouslyadv · in a way that shows interest
B2curln · a piece of hair shaped in a spiral
B1curlyadj · having small round curls
B1currencyn · the money used in a country
B1currentadj · happening or existing now
B1currentlyadv · at the present time; now
B1curriculumn · the subjects taught in a school
A2curryn · a spicy dish from India or Asia
A2cursen · words that are said to bring bad luck
B2cursorn · the moving mark on a computer screen
B1curtainn · cloth that covers a window
B1curven · a line that bends smoothly
B1cushionn · a soft bag you sit or lean on
A2customn · a traditional way of doing something
C1customaryadj · usual or traditional
A2customern · a person who buys things from a shop
B1customsn · the place where bags are checked at borders
A1cutv · to divide with a knife
B1cutn · a place where skin or something is cut
A1cuteadj · nice to look at
B1CVn · a document listing your education and work history
B2cyberaddictn · a person who cannot stop using the internet
B2cybercafen · a café where you can pay to use the internet
B2cybercrimen · crime committed using computers or the internet
B2cyberpetn · a virtual pet that lives on a screen
B2cyberschooln · a school where lessons happen online
B2cyberspacen · the online world of the internet
B1cyclen/v · to ride a bicycle
A2cyclingn · the activity of riding a bike
B2cyclistn · a person who rides a bicycle
C1cynicn · a person who believes people are only selfish
C1cynicaladj · doubting that people have good reasons for what they do
C1cynicallyadv · in a way that shows distrust of motives
C1cynicismn · a belief that people are only selfish