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Showing 18 of 339 words/ˌkaʊn.tərˈækt/ [counteract]
[verb] To act against something in order to reduce its force or neutralize its effect.
/ˈkaʊntərˌbæləns/ [counterbalance]
[noun] A weight or influence that balances another, opposing weight or influence to create equilibrium.
/ˈkaʊntərˌfɪt/ [counterfeit]
[adjective] Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.
/ˈkaʊn.tər.weɪt/ [counterweight]
[noun] A weight that balances another weight, typically in a mechanical system such as an elevator, crane, or drawbridge.
/ˈkʌn.tri ˌbʌmp.kɪn/ [country bumpkin]
[noun] An unsophisticated, awkward, or naive person from a rural area.
/ˈkʌn.tri fɛər/ [country fair]
[noun] A public gathering, typically held annually in a rural area, featuring agricultural competitions, livestock exhibitions, carnival rides, games, and local food vendors.
/ˈkʌn.tri ɡɜːrl/ [country girl]
[noun] A girl or woman who lives in or comes from a rural area, often associated with a lifestyle involving nature, agriculture, or traditional values.
/kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/ [courageous]
[adjective] Possessing or characterized by the ability to face danger, difficulty, or pain without showing fear.
/ˈkɜːr.tə.si ˌvɪz.ɪt/ [courtesy visit]
[noun] A formal or informal visit made as a gesture of respect, goodwill, or protocol, typically without the intent of conducting serious business or negotiations.
/ˈkʌv.ə.nənt/ [covenant]
[noun] A formal, solemn, and binding agreement, contract, or written promise between two or more parties.
/ˈkʌv.ərd/ [covered]
[adjective] Protected, hidden, or wrapped by something placed over or on top of it.
/kaʊ/ [cow]
[noun] A fully grown female animal of a domesticated ox or cow (bovine), kept on a farm for milk or meat.
/ˈkaʊ.ə.dɪs/ [cowardice]
[noun] Lack of bravery; excessive fear that prevents one from facing danger, difficulty, or pain.
/kaʊz/ [cows]
[noun] The plural form of cow; mature female cattle, especially those of the species Bos taurus, kept for milk or meat.
/ˈkræk.lɪŋ/ [crackling]
[noun] The crisp, browned skin of roasted pork.
/ˈkræftɪŋ/ [crafting]
[noun] The activity or hobby of making decorative objects or items by hand.
/ˈkrɑːfti/ [crafty]
[adjective] Clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods.
/ˈkreɪ.ni.əm/ [cranium]
[noun] The part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain, excluding the bones of the face.