🔤 Letter C Words
Words that begin with the letter C for spelling, reading, and vocabulary practice.
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📖 271 words
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Cab
Cab
A taxi or small vehicle for carrying passengers.
We rode in a cab to the hotel.
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Cabin
Cabin
A small wooden house.
The family stayed in a cabin by the lake.
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Cactus
Cactus
A plant that grows in dry places and stores water.
The cactus survived in the desert.
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Cage
Cage
A container with bars used to hold animals safely.
The bird rested inside the cage.
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Cake
Cake
A sweet baked dessert.
We ate cake at the birthday party.
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Calculator
Calculator
A device used to solve math problems.
The calculator helped with multiplication.
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Calendar
Calendar
A chart showing days, weeks, and months.
The calendar showed the school holidays.
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Calf
Calf
A young cow.
The calf followed its mother.
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Call
Call
To speak to someone by phone or shout to them.
I will call Grandma tonight.
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Calm
Calm
Peaceful and not upset or excited.
The lake looked calm in the morning.
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Camel
Camel
A desert animal with one or two humps.
The camel walked across the sand.
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Camera
Camera
A device used to take pictures.
Dad used the camera at the zoo.
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Camp
Camp
A place where people stay outdoors.
We went to camp during summer.
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Can
Can
A metal container, or to be able to do something.
I can ride my bike now.
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Canal
Canal
A man-made waterway.
Boats traveled through the canal.
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Candle
Candle
A stick of wax that gives light when burned.
She blew out the candle.
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Candy
Candy
A sweet treat made with sugar.
He received candy on Halloween.
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Cane
Cane
A stick used for walking support.
The old man used a cane.
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Cannon
Cannon
A large gun used long ago.
The cannon made a loud boom.
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Canvas
Canvas
Strong cloth used for painting.
The artist painted on a canvas.
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Cap
Cap
A hat with a visor.
He wore a baseball cap.
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Cape
Cape
A piece of clothing worn over the shoulders.
The superhero wore a red cape.
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Capital
Capital
The main city of a state or country.
Brasília is the capital of Brazil.
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Captain
Captain
The leader of a ship or team.
The captain guided the ship safely.
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Car
Car
A vehicle with wheels used for travel.
The car stopped at the light.
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Card
Card
A small piece of paper or plastic with information.
I received a birthday card.
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Care
Care
To look after someone or something.
We care for our pets.
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Careful
Careful
Taking time to avoid mistakes or danger.
Be careful near the water.
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Carpenter
Carpenter
A person who builds things from wood.
The carpenter built a table.
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Carpet
Carpet
A floor covering made of thick fabric.
The carpet felt soft under my feet.
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Carrot
Carrot
An orange vegetable.
The rabbit ate a carrot.
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Carry
Carry
To hold and move something.
Please carry the books.
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Cart
Cart
A vehicle used to move items.
The cart was full of groceries.
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Cartoon
Cartoon
A drawing or animated show.
David watched a funny cartoon.
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Castle
Castle
A large strong building where kings or queens may live.
The king lived in a castle.
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Cat
Cat
A small furry pet animal.
The cat slept on the couch.
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Catch
Catch
To grab something moving.
She can catch a ball.
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Caterpillar
Caterpillar
The larva of a butterfly or moth.
The caterpillar crawled on the leaf.
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Cattle
Cattle
Cows raised on a farm.
The cattle grazed in the field.
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Cause
Cause
Something that makes another thing happen.
Rain was the cause of the flood.
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Cave
Cave
A natural opening in rock.
Bats lived inside the cave.
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Ceiling
Ceiling
The inside top part of a room.
The fan hung from the ceiling.
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Celebrate
Celebrate
To honor a special event.
We celebrate birthdays with cake.
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Cell
Cell
The smallest living part of an organism.
Your body is made of cells.
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Cent
Cent
A coin worth one hundredth of a dollar.
The penny is worth one cent.
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Center
Center
The middle part of something.
Meet me in the center of the room.
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Century
Century
A period of one hundred years.
A century is 100 years.
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Cereal
Cereal
A breakfast food made from grains.
I ate cereal for breakfast.
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Chain
Chain
A series of connected metal links.
The chain held the gate closed.
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Chair
Chair
A seat for one person.
She sat in a chair.
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Challenge
Challenge
Something difficult that tests skill.
The puzzle was a fun challenge.
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Champion
Champion
A winner in a contest.
She became the spelling champion.
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Chance
Chance
An opportunity for something to happen.
Everyone gets a chance to play.
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Change
Change
To make something different.
Leaves change color in autumn.
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Channel
Channel
A path for water or information.
The river followed a narrow channel.
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Chapter
Chapter
A section of a book.
We read the next chapter.
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Character
Character
A person, animal, or figure in a story.
The main character was brave.
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Charge
Charge
To fill a battery with power.
Charge the tablet tonight.
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Chase
Chase
To run after something.
The dog chased the ball.
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Chat
Chat
A friendly conversation.
We had a chat after school.
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Cheap
Cheap
Costing little money.
The toy was cheap but fun.
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Cheer
Cheer
To shout encouragement.
Fans cheer for their team.
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Cheese
Cheese
A food made from milk.
I like cheese on pizza.
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Chef
Chef
A professional cook.
The chef prepared dinner.
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Cherry
Cherry
A small red fruit.
The cherry was sweet.
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Chess
Chess
A board game with kings, queens, and other pieces.
We learned how to play chess.
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Chest
Chest
The front part of the body between the neck and stomach.
He felt his heart beating in his chest.
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Chicken
Chicken
A farm bird raised for eggs or meat.
The chicken laid an egg.
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Chief
Chief
The leader of a group.
The chief made the decision.
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Child
Child
A young person.
Every child received a book.
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Chilly
Chilly
A little cold.
The morning air was chilly.
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Chimney
Chimney
A structure that carries smoke from a fireplace.
Smoke came from the chimney.
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Chip
Chip
A small thin piece, or a snack food.
He ate one potato chip.
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Choice
Choice
A decision between options.
You have a choice of games.
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Chocolate
Chocolate
A sweet food made from cocoa.
She loves chocolate.
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Choose
Choose
To select something.
Choose your favorite color.
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Chop
Chop
To cut into pieces.
Dad will chop the vegetables.
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Church
Church
A building where people worship.
The family went to church on Sunday.
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Circle
Circle
A round shape.
Draw a circle on the paper.
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City
City
A large town.
New York City is very busy.
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Clap
Clap
To hit your hands together to make a sound.
The class began to clap.
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Class
Class
A group of students learning together.
Our class studied science.
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Classroom
Classroom
A room where students learn.
The classroom was bright and clean.
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Clay
Clay
Soft earth that can be shaped.
We made a pot from clay.
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Clean
Clean
Free from dirt.
Wash your hands so they are clean.
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Clear
Clear
Easy to see through or understand.
The water was clear.
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Clerk
Clerk
A person who works in a store or office.
The clerk helped us find the item.
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Clever
Clever
Smart and quick to understand.
The clever fox found a way out.
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Cliff
Cliff
A steep rock face.
The cliff overlooked the ocean.
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Climb
Climb
To go upward.
The children climb the ladder.
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Clock
Clock
A device that shows time.
The clock struck noon.
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Close
Close
Near, or to shut something.
Please close the door.
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Cloth
Cloth
Woven material used to make clothes or other items.
The cloth was soft.
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Cloud
Cloud
A collection of water droplets in the sky.
A cloud covered the sun.
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Clown
Clown
A funny performer.
The clown made everyone laugh.
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Club
Club
A group of people with a shared interest.
She joined the reading club.
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Clue
Clue
A hint that helps solve a mystery or problem.
The clue helped us find the answer.
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Coach
Coach
A person who trains a team.
The coach planned practice.
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Coast
Coast
Land next to the sea.
We visited the coast in summer.
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Coat
Coat
Outer clothing worn for warmth.
Wear your coat outside.
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Coconut
Coconut
A large tropical fruit.
The coconut fell from the tree.
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Code
Code
A system of instructions or symbols.
The computer follows code.
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Coin
Coin
A piece of metal money.
He found a coin on the sidewalk.
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Cold
Cold
Having a low temperature.
The water was cold.
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Collar
Collar
A band around the neck of clothing or a pet.
The dog wore a blue collar.
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Collect
Collect
To gather things together.
We collect stamps.
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Color
Color
The appearance of something such as red or blue.
Blue is my favorite color.
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Column
Column
A vertical line or pillar.
The numbers were in a column.
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Comb
Comb
A tool used for fixing hair.
She used a comb on her hair.
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Come
Come
To move toward someone.
Please come here.
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Comfort
Comfort
A feeling of ease and relaxation.
The blanket gave comfort.
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Comic
Comic
A story told with pictures.
I read a comic book.
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Command
Command
An instruction or order.
The captain gave a command.
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Common
Common
Something found often.
Dogs are a common pet.
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Community
Community
A group of people living together.
Our community held a picnic.
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Compare
Compare
To look for similarities and differences.
Compare the two pictures.
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Compass
Compass
A tool that shows direction.
The compass pointed north.
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Complete
Complete
Finished; having all parts.
The puzzle is complete.
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Computer
Computer
An electronic machine for processing information.
I use a computer for schoolwork.
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Concert
Concert
A musical performance.
We attended a concert.
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Condition
Condition
The state something is in.
The bike was in good condition.
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Connect
Connect
To join together.
Connect the dots.
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Consider
Consider
To think about carefully.
Consider your answer before you speak.
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Contest
Contest
A competition.
She won the art contest.
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Continue
Continue
To keep going.
Continue reading the story.
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Cook
Cook
To prepare food.
Dad will cook dinner tonight.
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Cookie
Cookie
A sweet baked treat.
I ate a chocolate chip cookie.
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Cool
Cool
A little cold or fashionable.
The breeze felt cool.
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Cooperate
Cooperate
To work together.
The students cooperate on projects.
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Copper
Copper
A reddish metal.
The wire was made of copper.
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Copy
Copy
To make another version of something.
Copy the sentence carefully.
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Coral
Coral
A sea animal that forms reefs.
Fish swam around the coral reef.
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Corn
Corn
A yellow grain grown on farms.
We ate corn with dinner.
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Corner
Corner
The place where two sides meet.
The cat hid in the corner.
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Correct
Correct
Free from mistakes.
Your answer is correct.
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Cost
Cost
The amount of money needed to buy something.
The book cost five dollars.
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Cotton
Cotton
A soft fiber used to make cloth.
The shirt was made of cotton.
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Couch
Couch
A long comfortable seat.
The dog slept on the couch.
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Count
Count
To say numbers in order.
Count to ten.
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Country
Country
A nation with its own government.
Brazil is a country in South America.
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Course
Course
A path or series of lessons.
The obstacle course was fun.
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Court
Court
A place where games are played or laws are decided.
They played basketball on the court.
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Cousin
Cousin
The child of your aunt or uncle.
My cousin visited us.
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Cover
Cover
To place something over another thing.
Cover the food with a lid.
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Cow
Cow
A farm animal raised for milk or meat.
The cow ate grass.
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Crab
Crab
A sea animal with claws.
The crab walked sideways.
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Crack
Crack
A narrow break in something.
There was a crack in the wall.
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Craft
Craft
A project made by hand.
We made a craft with paper.
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Crane
Crane
A tall bird or lifting machine.
The crane lifted heavy steel.
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Crash
Crash
A sudden collision.
The cars did not crash.
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Crayon
Crayon
A colored wax stick for drawing.
She colored with a crayon.
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Cream
Cream
A thick dairy product.
Cream was added to the soup.
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Create
Create
To make something new.
Artists create beautiful work.
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Creature
Creature
A living thing.
The creature lived in the forest.
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Credit
Credit
Recognition or borrowed money.
Give credit to the author.
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Crew
Crew
A group working together.
The crew sailed the ship.
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Cricket
Cricket
An insect or a sport.
The cricket chirped at night.
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Crocodile
Crocodile
A large reptile with powerful jaws.
The crocodile rested near the river.
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Crop
Crop
Plants grown by farmers.
Corn is an important crop.
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Cross
Cross
To go from one side to another.
Cross the bridge carefully.
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Crowd
Crowd
A large group of people.
A crowd watched the parade.
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Crown
Crown
A decorative headpiece worn by a king or queen.
The queen wore a crown.
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Cruise
Cruise
A trip on a ship.
They went on a cruise.
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Crystal
Crystal
A solid with a regular shape.
The crystal sparkled in the light.
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Cube
Cube
A solid shape with six equal square sides.
The ice cube melted.
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Cup
Cup
A small container for drinking.
She filled the cup with juice.
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Cupboard
Cupboard
A cabinet used for storage.
The plates were in the cupboard.
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Curious
Curious
Wanting to learn or know more.
The curious child asked questions.
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Current
Current
Something happening now, or flowing water.
The river current moved quickly.
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Curtain
Curtain
A piece of fabric that covers a window.
The curtain blocked the sunlight.
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Curve
Curve
A line that bends.
The road had a sharp curve.
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Custom
Custom
A tradition or usual way of doing things.
It is a custom to exchange gifts.
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Customer
Customer
A person who buys something.
The customer paid for the book.
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Cut
Cut
To divide with a sharp tool.
Use scissors to cut the paper.
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Cycle
Cycle
A series of events that repeat.
Water follows a cycle in nature.
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Cabinet
Cabinet
A piece of furniture used for storage.
The cups were inside the cabinet.
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Cable
Cable
A thick wire or rope.
The cable connected the computer.
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Cafe
Cafe
A small place where people buy drinks or snacks.
We ate a muffin at the cafe.
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Cafeteria
Cafeteria
A room where people eat meals, often at school.
The class ate lunch in the cafeteria.
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Calculate
Calculate
To find an answer using math.
Calculate the total number of apples.
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Campfire
Campfire
A fire made outdoors at a campsite.
We roasted marshmallows by the campfire.
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Campaign
Campaign
A planned effort to reach a goal.
The school started a reading campaign.
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Candidate
Candidate
A person who is trying to be chosen for a job or prize.
Each candidate gave a speech.
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Capable
Capable
Able to do something well.
You are capable of learning hard words.
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Capacity
Capacity
The amount something can hold.
The cup has a small capacity.
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Capsule
Capsule
A small container or pill-shaped object.
The toy came in a capsule.
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Carnival
Carnival
A fun event with games, rides, or shows.
We played games at the carnival.
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Carriage
Carriage
A vehicle with wheels pulled by a horse.
The princess rode in a carriage.
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Cash
Cash
Money in coins or bills.
He paid cash for the snack.
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Cashew
Cashew
A curved edible nut.
The cashew was crunchy.
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Casual
Casual
Relaxed or not fancy.
He wore casual clothes to the picnic.
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Category
Category
A group of things that belong together.
Animals are one category in the game.
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Caution
Caution
Care taken to avoid danger.
Use caution near the hot pan.
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Cedar
Cedar
A type of tree with a pleasant smell.
The cedar tree was tall.
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Celery
Celery
A crunchy green vegetable.
She dipped celery in peanut butter.
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Cement
Cement
A material used to make concrete.
The sidewalk was made with cement.
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Ceremony
Ceremony
A special event with a formal purpose.
The award ceremony was on Friday.
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Certain
Certain
Sure or without doubt.
I am certain this answer is right.
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Certificate
Certificate
A paper that shows an achievement.
She got a certificate for reading.
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Chalk
Chalk
A soft material used for writing on boards or sidewalks.
We drew stars with chalk.
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Chatter
Chatter
To talk quickly or make repeated sounds.
The squirrels seemed to chatter in the tree.
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Cheek
Cheek
The soft side of the face below the eye.
A tear rolled down his cheek.
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Cheerful
Cheerful
Happy and bright.
Her cheerful smile made us happy.
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Cheetah
Cheetah
A very fast wild cat.
The cheetah ran across the grass.
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Chemistry
Chemistry
The science of what things are made of and how they change.
Chemistry helps explain bubbles and reactions.
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Chew
Chew
To bite food into small pieces.
Chew your food before you swallow.
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Chick
Chick
A baby chicken.
The chick followed the hen.
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Chime
Chime
A ringing sound, often from bells.
The clock made a chime at noon.
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Chin
Chin
The lower part of the face below the mouth.
He rested his chin on his hand.
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Chipmunk
Chipmunk
A small striped animal like a squirrel.
The chipmunk ran under the bush.
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Chisel
Chisel
A tool used to cut or shape wood or stone.
The artist used a chisel on the wood.
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Choir
Choir
A group of people who sing together.
The choir sang at school.
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Chore
Chore
A small job done regularly.
Taking out trash is my chore.
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon
A sweet-smelling spice.
Cinnamon made the oatmeal taste good.
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Citizen
Citizen
A person who belongs to a city or country.
A good citizen helps the community.
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Claim
Claim
To say something belongs to you or is true.
She made a claim about the missing pencil.
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Clam
Clam
A sea animal with a hard shell.
The clam stayed closed in its shell.
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Classic
Classic
Something liked for a long time.
That story is a classic book.
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Cleanse
Cleanse
To make clean.
Soap helps cleanse your hands.
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Climate
Climate
The usual weather in a place over a long time.
A desert has a dry climate.
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Clinic
Clinic
A place where people get medical care.
We went to the clinic for a checkup.
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Clipboard
Clipboard
A board with a clip for holding paper.
The teacher carried a clipboard.
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Closet
Closet
A small space for storing clothes or things.
Hang your coat in the closet.
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Clover
Clover
A small plant with round leaves.
The rabbit nibbled the clover.
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Clumsy
Clumsy
Moving in a way that often drops or bumps things.
The clumsy puppy knocked over the bowl.
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Cluster
Cluster
A group of things close together.
A cluster of grapes hung from the vine.
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Coaster
Coaster
A small mat under a cup, or a ride car.
Put the cup on the coaster.
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Cobra
Cobra
A venomous snake that can spread its neck.
The cobra raised its head.
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Cocoa
Cocoa
Powder or beans used to make chocolate.
Hot cocoa warmed my hands.
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Cod
Cod
A type of fish.
The cod swam in cold water.
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Collage
Collage
Art made by gluing different materials together.
We made a collage from paper shapes.
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Colony
Colony
A group of animals or people living together.
Ants live in a colony.
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Comfortable
Comfortable
Feeling relaxed and easy.
The chair was comfortable.
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Comma
Comma
A punctuation mark used to show a small pause.
Put a comma between items in a list.
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Communicate
Communicate
To share ideas or information.
People communicate with words and signs.
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Companion
Companion
A friend or someone who goes with you.
The dog was her companion.
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Compete
Compete
To try to win against others.
The runners compete in a race.
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Complain
Complain
To say something is wrong or unpleasant.
Do not complain before you try.
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Compose
Compose
To create music or writing.
She will compose a short song.
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Concentrate
Concentrate
To pay close attention.
Concentrate while you spell the word.
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Concept
Concept
An idea.
Counting by tens is a math concept.
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Conclusion
Conclusion
The ending or final idea.
The story had a happy conclusion.
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Concrete
Concrete
A hard building material made with cement.
The driveway was made of concrete.
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Confident
Confident
Feeling sure that you can do something.
He felt confident before the quiz.
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Confuse
Confuse
To make hard to understand.
The tricky directions can confuse me.
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Congratulate
Congratulate
To tell someone you are happy for their success.
We congratulate David on his badge.
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Conquer
Conquer
To win or overcome something hard.
She can conquer a difficult spelling list.
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Consonant
Consonant
A speech sound or letter that is not a vowel.
B is a consonant.
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Contain
Contain
To have something inside.
The box can contain toys.
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Continent
Continent
A very large area of land.
Africa is a continent.
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Control
Control
To guide or manage something.
Use the remote to control the toy car.
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Conversation
Conversation
A talk between people.
We had a polite conversation.
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Convince
Convince
To make someone believe or agree.
She tried to convince her friend to play.
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Costume
Costume
Clothes worn to look like someone or something else.
He wore a dinosaur costume.
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Courage
Courage
Bravery when something is scary.
It took courage to speak on stage.
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Courteous
Courteous
Polite and respectful.
A courteous student says please.
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Crib
Crib
A small bed for a baby.
The baby slept in the crib.
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Crinkle
Crinkle
To make small wrinkles or crackly sounds.
The paper began to crinkle.
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Crisp
Crisp
Firm, fresh, or making a light crunch.
The apple was crisp.
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Critter
Critter
A small animal.
A tiny critter crawled on the leaf.
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Crouch
Crouch
To bend low with knees bent.
The catcher will crouch behind the plate.
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Crumb
Crumb
A tiny piece of food.
The ant carried a crumb.
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Crunch
Crunch
To make a loud biting or crushing sound.
Carrots crunch when you bite them.
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Crush
Crush
To press something until it breaks or changes shape.
Do not crush the flowers.
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Cucumber
Cucumber
A long green vegetable.
She added cucumber to the salad.
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Cuddle
Cuddle
To hold close in a loving way.
The child liked to cuddle the teddy bear.
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Culture
Culture
The customs, food, art, and ideas of a group of people.
We learned about Brazilian culture.
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Cupcake
Cupcake
A small cake baked in a cup-shaped paper.
The cupcake had blue frosting.
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Curly
Curly
Having curls or bends.
Her curly hair bounced when she ran.
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Cushion
Cushion
A soft pad used for comfort.
Put a cushion on the chair.
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Cute
Cute
Pretty or sweet in a small or charming way.
The puppy was cute.
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