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criminal
word B1connected with crime; a person who commits a crime A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime; A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
↗crisis
word B1a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger requiring urgent decision
↗crisp
word A2pleasantly firm, dry, and easily broken with a crunching sound
↗criteria
word B1the standards or rules used to judge, choose, or decide something Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.
↗critic
word B1a person who judges or reviews books, films, ideas, or actions A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature; A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
↗critical
word B1extremely important or essential; at a point of crisis or urgency; also expressing adverse comments
↗critical thinking
phrase B2the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment; the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
↗critically
word B2in a way that expresses disapproval, or in a dangerously critical manner in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way
↗criticism
word B2comments that point out problems, mistakes, or weaknesses The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
↗criticize
word B1to express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or shortcomings
↗crocodile tears
idiomInsincere tears or false, manipulative displays of sorrow.
↗crop
word B1a plant grown by farmers for food or sale plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use; plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use
↗cross
word A2to go from one side to another; also a mark like X to go from one side to another, or to pass through; to go from one side to another, or to pass through
↗Cross My Heart and Hope to Die, Stick a Needle in My Eye
idiomAn emphatic, informal pledge swearing that one is speaking the unvarnished truth
↗Cross out
phrasal verbTo draw a line through written words, or consciously eliminate negative thoughts and regrets
↗Cross That Bridge When You Come to It
proverbDeal with a prospective problem only when it actually arises, rather than worrying about it beforehand.
↗Cross the line
phraseto behave in a way that exceeds acceptable boundaries of decency, respect, or propriety
↗Cross Your Fingers
idiomTo hope fervently for good luck or a positive outcome.
↗Cross-cultural
phraserelating to, involving, or comparing two or more distinct cultures
↗Cross-reference
phraseto compare information from two or more independent sources to verify its authenticity and accuracy
↗Crosswise
word C1in the form of a cross; diagonally across; transverse
↗crowd
word A2a large group of people in one place a large number of people gathered together; a large number of people gathered together
↗crowded
word A2packed full of people or things filled with too many people or things; filled with too many people or things
↗crown
word A2a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
↗crucial
word B2decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something; extremely important
↗cruel
word B1willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
↗cruelty
word B2Callous indifference to or pleasure in causing pain and suffering.
↗cruise
word A2a voyage on a ship or boat taken for pleasure or vacation to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure; to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure
↗Crunch Time
idiomA decisive, critical period of high pressure right before a major deadline or decisive event.
↗crush
word B1a brief but intense infatuation for someone; or compression that breaks something to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
↗cry
word A1to produce tears or a loud sad sound; also the sound itself To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.; To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.
↗cryptic
word C1Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
↗cryptocurrency
word B2A digital currency in which transactions are verified and records maintained by a decentralized system using cryptography.
↗crystallize
word A1to become clear, definite, and well-formed to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
↗Cubeb Pepper
word C2an aromatic spice with a slightly bitter flavor and cooling aftertaste, obtained from the dried berries of Piper cubeba
↗cucumber
word A2a long green-skinned fruit with watery flesh, typically eaten raw in salads
↗cues
word B2Signals or prompts that indicate what action should be taken or reveal information.
↗culminate
word C1Reach a climax or point of highest development.
↗culmination
word C1The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
↗cultivate
word B1To prepare land for crops; or to develop and improve a skill, quality, or relationship.; to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something to prepare and use land for crops; to develop a quality or relationship
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