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English Words Starting with “C

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curled

/kɜːrld/ [curled]

[adjective] Forming into curved shapes, spirals, or rings.

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currency

/ˈkʌr.ən.si/ [currency]

[noun] A system of money in general use in a particular country.

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currently

/ˈkʌr.ənt.li/ [currently]

[adverb] At the present time; now.

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curry

/ˈkʌri/ [curry]

[noun] A dish of meat, vegetables, or legumes cooked in a sauce flavored with a complex combination of spices, typically including turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chilies.

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curvaceousness

/kɜːrˈveɪʃəsnəs/ [curvaceousness]

[noun] The quality or state of having a shapely, rounded, and voluptuous figure.

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curves

/kɜːrvz/ [curves]

[noun] A line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight for some or all of its length.

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cushioning

/ˈkʊʃənɪŋ/ [cushioning]

[noun] The act or process of providing a soft pad or material to absorb shocks, reduce impact, or protect against damage.

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customary

/ˈkʌstəˌmɛri/ [customary]

[adjective] According to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances.

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cut

/kʌt/ [cut]

[verb] To make an opening, incision, or wound in something using a sharp-edged tool or object.

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cut a caper

/kʌt ə ˈkeɪ.pər/

[idiom] To skip, leap, or dance about in a playful, lively, or mischievous manner.

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cutter

/ˈkʌt.ər/ [cutter]

[noun] A tool or machine used for cutting materials.

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cutting

/ˈkʌtɪŋ/ [cutting]

[adjective] Causing pain or distress; hurtful or sarcastic.

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cutting humor

/ˈkʌt.ɪŋ ˈhjuː.mər/ [cutting humor]

[noun] A style of wit or comedy characterized by sharp, biting, or sarcastic remarks that are intended to wound, criticize, or expose the flaws of others.

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cyborg

/ˈsaɪ.bɔːrɡ/ [cyborg]

[noun] A fictional or hypothetical person whose physical abilities are extended beyond normal human limitations by mechanical elements built into the body.

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cym

/sɪm/ [cym]

[noun] An abbreviation or prefix used to denote the Welsh language, culture, or people, derived from the Welsh autonym for Wales.

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