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cab
word A2a taxi or vehicle used for transporting passengers for a fare a taxi or car for hire with a driver
↗Cabbage
word A2a round vegetable with thick green or purple leaves that can be eaten cooked or raw
↗cabinet
word B2A committee of senior government ministers responsible for controlling government policy.
↗cable
word B2a thick, strong rope of wire or fiber used on ships or in engineering; or an insulated wire or bundle of wires used to carry electricity or electronic signals
↗cacophonous
word C2involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
↗Caesar's Wife Must Be Above Suspicion
proverbThose associated with leadership, ethics, and authority must maintain an unimpeachable moral reputation.
↗cafeteria
word A2a restaurant or dining room in an institution where people serve themselves
↗cage
word B1A structure of bars or wires in which birds or animals are confined.; a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals a structure of bars or wires in which birds or animals are kept
↗cake
word A1a sweet baked food, often eaten at birthdays or celebrations a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients a sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients; a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients a sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients
↗calculate
word B1to determine or work out a number or amount using mathematical methods; to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate to determine or work out a number or amount using mathematics
↗calculation
word B1a mathematical determination of the size, quantity, or number of something; a mathematical determination of the size or number of something the process of using numbers to find an amount or result
↗calendar
word A2a chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year; a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
↗call
word A1to telephone someone; to speak in a loud voice to attract attention; to phone someone, shout a name, or name someone/something to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name to speak to someone on the phone or to shout to attract attention; to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name to speak to someone on the phone or to shout to attract attention
↗call a spade a spade
idiomTo speak frankly and plainly about something, even if it is unpleasant or blunt.
↗Call away
phrasal verbTo summon someone to leave their current location or activity, usually due to urgent duty.
↗call back
phrasal verb A1To return a phone call, or to invite a job applicant for a second interview or audition.; to phone someone again or return a telephone call
↗Call down
phrasal verbTo reprimand, scold, or severely criticize someone for poor performance or errors.
↗call for
phrasal verbTo require, demand, or make necessary a specific action, quality, or response.
↗Call forth
phrasal verbTo elicit, evoke, or awaken latent skills, qualities, courage, or emotional responses.
↗Call in
phrasal verbTo consult or enlist an outside specialist, or to telephone one's workplace to report absence.
↗Call It a Day
phraseTo stop working, commuting, or traveling for the rest of the day.; To stop what you are doing, especially work, for the rest of the day.
↗call off
phrasal verbto cancel an arranged event, meeting, or activity; to cancel an event or agreement that had previously been planned
↗call on
phrasal verbTo formally invite or urge someone to speak, contribute, or carry out a task.
↗call out
phrasal verb C1to criticize someone publicly for doing something wrong; To shout aloud to attract attention; to openly challenge or point out someone's behavior.
↗Call out on
phrasal verbTo challenge or confront someone directly about their dishonest, inconsistent, or improper behavior.
↗Call out trolls
phrasal verbto publicly criticize, confront, or expose individuals who post deliberately abusive or provocative comments online
↗Call the Shots
idiomTo be in ultimate control of a situation and make the crucial decisions.
↗Call Their Bluff
idiomTo challenge someone to execute their threat or claim because you believe they cannot do it.
↗call up
phrasal verbTo summon memories, knowledge, or data from memory; or to mobilize people for action.
↗call upon
phrasal verbTo formally request, urge, or demand someone to take specific action
↗callous
word C1Showing an insensitive and cruel disregard for the feelings of others.
↗calm
word B1not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or strong emotion; peaceful and quiet; Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful. not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful and quiet not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions
↗Calm Before the Storm
idiomA quiet or tranquil period just before an outburst of heavy activity, trouble, or chaos.
↗calm down
phrasal verbto become peaceful and quiet, or to soothe someone who is agitated, angry, or anxious
↗Calm Someone Down
idiomTo help someone regain emotional control and become less angry, anxious, or agitated.
↗calmly
word B2In a peaceful, quiet, and composed manner, without showing agitation or excitement.
↗calumny
word C2the making of false and defamatory statements about someone to damage their reputation
↗camaraderie
word C1Mutual trust, warmth, and friendship among people who spend substantial time together.
↗camera
word A1a device used to take photos or videos a device used for taking photographs or recording videos; a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
↗camp
word A1a temporary place where people stay; to stay outdoors temporarily a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation a place where people stay temporarily in tents or cabins, often outdoors; to stay in such a place; a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation a place where people stay temporarily in tents or cabins, often outdoors; to stay in such a place
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