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English (UK)English (UK)
  • carefultaking care to avoid harm​
  • carefullyin a cautious, thorough way​
  • carelessnot taking enough care
  • cashmoney in coins and notes​
  • castthe group of actors in a play, movie, tv show, etc
  • catastrophicextremely harmful
  • centralin or near the centre
  • centrethe middle point of something
  • certainsure; particular but unnamed​
  • certainlysurely; of course​
  • certifiablyin a manner that is officially recognized
  • chalantThe opposite of nonchalant; caring deeply and putting in noticeable effort.
  • changemaking or becoming different
  • characteristictypical or a distinguishing feature
  • charismaticextremely attractive and charming
  • chatIn modern slang, "chat" means addressing a group of friends, an audience
  • cheapcosting little money
  • cheeky NandosAn unplanned, spontaneous meal at Nando's with friends, often seen as a bit of a treat.
  • cheerfulhappy and positive
  • cheesefood made from milk curds
  • chemistryscience of substances and reactions​
  • chickena domesticated bird raised for its meat and eggs
  • childrenyoung human beings below the age of puberty
  • chipsthin slices of potato that are fried or baked until crispy
  • chocolatesweet food made from cocoa