Word Book C-1 (1/7)
cabinet - cat →
cabinet [a group of ministers that helps lead a government]
call [(1) to give a name to; (2) to ask for or request]
calm [(1) quiet; (2) peaceful; (3) opposite of tense]
The calm crowd waited for the president to speak. (1)
camera [a device for taking pictures]
camp [a place with temporary housing]
The refugee camp provides temporary shelter, food and medical care.
campaign [(1) a competition by opposing political candidates seeking support from voters; (2) a connected series of military actions during a war]
Presidential campaigns are much too long and cost too much. (1)
can [(1) to be able to; (2) to have the right to; (3) a container used to hold liquid or food, usually made of metal]
The two sides can meet on Tuesday. (1)
I can live anywhere I wish in this country because that is my right. (2)
cancel [(1) to end; (2) to stop]
cancer [a disease in which dangerous cells grow quickly and destroy parts of the body]
Scientists continue to find better ways to treat many kinds of cancer.
candidate [a person who seeks or is nominated for an office or an honor]
Each political party has nominated a candidate for president.
capital [(1) the official center of a government; (2) the city where a country's government is]
capitalism [an economic system in which the production of most goods and services is owned and operated for profit by private citizens or companies]
In the United States, capitalism has produced the world's strongest economy.
capture [(1) to make a person or animal a prisoner; (2) to seize or take by force; (3) to get control of]
Police captured the terrorist before he could explode the bomb. (1)
Rebel forces captured the city. (2)
Democrats won the election and captured control of Congress. (3)
car [(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) an automobile; (3) a part of a train]
Electric street cars were replaced with buses many years ago. (1)
care [(1) to like; (2) to protect; (3) to feel worry or interest]
Jim told Laura that he cared for her and would like to see her again. (1)
His mother told him to take care of his younger brother. (2)
careful [(1) acting safely; (2) with much thought]
carry [to take something or someone from one place to another]
case (court) [a legal action]
case (medical) [an incident of disease]
cat [a small animal that often lives with humans]
