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A permanent or semi-permanent military camp or garrison town, historically common in British India.
“The British regiment was stationed in the local cantonment for the winter.”
Cheerful, lively, pleasant, and in good spirits.
“The old couple spent a canty evening by the fireside sharing stories.”
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, typically one cut by a river through solid rock.
“The Colorado River carved the magnificent Grand Canyon over millions of years.”
A domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, and a barking, howling, or whining voice.
“O cão é o melhor amigo do homem.”
The power, skill, or resources required to perform a specific task or function.
“The new software significantly enhances the company's capability to process large datasets.”
A sleeveless piece of clothing that hangs loosely from the shoulders.
“The superhero dramatically whipped his red cape around his shoulders.”
The act of surrendering to an opponent, often under specific terms or conditions.
“A capitulação da cidade ocorreu após semanas de cerco intenso.”
To cease resisting an opponent or an unwelcome demand; to surrender, often after negotiation of terms.
“The rebels were forced to capitulate after their supplies ran out.”
The quality of being governed by sudden, impulsive, or unpredictable changes in mood, behavior, or opinion.
“The capriciousness of the weather made it impossible to plan the outdoor wedding with any certainty.”
To attract and hold the interest and attention of someone; to charm or enchant.
“The magician's performance managed to captivate the entire audience for over an hour.”
To initially attract or fascinate someone or something, followed by the act of providing the care, support, and environment necessary for their continued growth or development.
“The marketing campaign was designed to captivate and nurture potential leads through personalized email sequences.”
The state of being strongly attracted, interested, or charmed by something or someone.
“The audience watched the magician with total captivation, unable to look away from his sleight of hand.”
To take into one's possession or control by force; or to succeed in representing or recording something accurately.
“The rebel forces managed to capture the city's main radio station.”
A person who is intensely interested in motor vehicles, often collecting, restoring, modifying, or driving them as a hobby.
“The local meetup brings together hundreds of car enthusiasts from all over the state.”
A person who is shameless, brazen, or has a lot of nerve; someone who acts without regard for social norms or embarrassment.
“Ele teve a cara de pau de pedir um aumento logo depois de ser demitido.”