Cab – a taxi. We took a cab to the market.

Cage – a box for animals. The bird is in a cage.

Cake – a sweet baked food. She baked a cake.

Call – to shout or phone. I will call my friend.

Calm – quiet and peaceful. The sea is calm today.

Camp – to stay in a tent. We camp in the forest.

Can – able to do. I can jump high.

Candy – sweet sugar food. She ate a candy.

Cap – a hat. He wears a red cap.

Car – a vehicle. The car is fast.

Card – thick paper note. I got a birthday card.

Care – to look after. Please care for your pet.

Carry – to hold and take. I carry my bag.

Cat – a small pet animal. The cat is sleeping.

Catch – to grab. Catch the ball.

Cause – a reason. Rain was the cause of the flood.

Cave – a hole in a hill. The bear lives in a cave.

Cease – to stop. The rain will cease soon.

Cell – a small room. The prisoner stayed in a cell.

Cent – small money unit. I found one cent.

Center – the middle. Stand in the center.

Chain – linked rings. The dog has a chain.

Chair – something to sit on. Sit on the chair.

Chance – an opportunity. I got a chance to sing.

Change – to make different. I will change my dress.

Chap – a boy or man. The chap is friendly.

Chat – to talk. We chat after class.

Cheap – low cost. This toy is cheap.

Cheat – to act unfairly. Do not cheat in exams.

Check – to look at carefully. Check your homework.

Cheek – side of the face. She kissed my cheek.

Cheer – shout with joy. We cheer for our team.

Cheese – milk food. I like cheese.

Chef – a cook. The chef made soup.

Chest – front of body. He hurt his chest.

Chew – to bite food. Chew your food well.

Chick – baby bird. The chick is small.

Child – a young person. The child is happy.

Chill – a little cold. There is a chill in the air.

Chin – lower face part. He touched his chin.

Chip – small piece. I ate a chip.

Choice – picking one. Make a good choice.

Choose – to pick. Choose a color.

Chop – to cut. Chop the vegetables.

Circle – round shape. Draw a circle.

City – big town. Delhi is a city.

Clap – to hit hands together. Clap for her.

Class – group of students. My class is big.

Clean – not dirty. Keep your room clean.

Clear – easy to see. The sky is clear.

Clerk – office worker. The clerk helped me.

Click – short sound. I heard a click.

Cliff – high rock. The cliff is tall.

Climb – to go up. Climb the tree.

Clock – shows time. The clock is ticking.

Close – shut. Close the door.

Cloth – fabric. The cloth is soft.

Cloud – white thing in sky. The cloud is big.

Clown – funny performer. The clown made us laugh.

Club – group of people. I joined a sports club.

Clue – a hint. The clue helped solve it.

Coach – a trainer. The coach teaches us.

Coal – black rock fuel. Coal is used for fire.

Coast – land near sea. We walked on the coast.

Coat – warm jacket. Wear your coat.

Code – secret words. The code is hard.

Cold – low temperature. The water is cold.

Color – shade like red. Blue is my favorite color.

Comb – tool for hair. I use a comb.

Come – to move here. Come inside.

Comfort – make relaxed. This pillow gives comfort.

Comic – funny story. I read a comic.

Common – usual. It is common to smile.

Cook – prepare food. I cook rice.

Cool – little cold or nice. The breeze is cool.

Copy – to write same. Copy the notes.

Corn – yellow grain. The farmer grows corn.

Corner – place where lines meet. Stand in the corner.

Cost – price. What is the cost?

Cot – small bed. The baby sleeps in a cot.

Cough – throat sound. He has a cough.

Count – to number. Count the apples.

Country – a nation. India is my country.

Course – series of lessons. I joined a course.

Court – place for games or law. We play on the court.

Cousin – uncle’s or aunt’s child. My cousin visits us.

Cover – to put over. Cover the pot.

Cow – farm animal. The cow gives milk.

Crab – sea animal. The crab walks sideways.

Crack – break line. There is a crack in the wall.

Craft – make by hand. I love paper craft.

Crane – tall bird. The crane stands in water.

Crash – hit hard. The car made a crash.

Crate – wooden box. Apples are in a crate.

Crawl – move slowly. The baby can crawl.

Crazy – silly. That joke is crazy.

Cream – thick milk part. Add cream to coffee.

Create – to make. Create a drawing.

Credit – praise. She got credit for work.

Creep – move quietly. The cat will creep.

Crew – team. The ship crew works hard.

Crib – baby bed. The baby sleeps in a crib.

Crime – bad act. Stealing is a crime.

Crisp – firm and fresh. The chips are crisp.

Cross – go over. Cross the road safely.

Crow – black bird. A crow is loud.

Crowd – many people. A crowd gathered.

Crown – king’s headpiece. The queen wore a crown.

Cry – shed tears. The baby will cry.

Cub – baby animal. The lion cub is cute.

Cube – box shape. The ice is a cube.

Cup – small bowl. Drink from the cup.

Cure – make well. The doctor gave a cure.

Curl – twist shape. Her hair has a curl.

Curve – bent line. The road has a curve.

Cut – to slice. Cut the paper.

Cute – very pretty. The puppy is cute.

Cycle – bicycle. I ride my cycle.

Cyst – small lump. The doctor checked the cyst.

Czar – old ruler. The czar ruled long ago.

Cabin – small house. We stayed in a cabin.

Cable – thick wire. The cable carries power.

Cactus – desert plant. The cactus has thorns.

Cadet – student soldier. The cadet trains daily.

Cafeteria – school food room. We eat in the cafeteria.

Cagey – careful and secret. He gave a cagey reply.

Candle – wax light. Light the candle.

Canvas – painting cloth. She paints on canvas.

Canyon – deep valley. The canyon is wide.

Captain – team leader. The captain won the toss.

Carbon – element in coal. Carbon is black.

Career – job path. She chose a career.

Cargo – goods carried. The ship has cargo.

Carpet – floor cloth. The carpet is soft.

Cart – small wagon. Push the cart.

Case – box or situation. This is my pencil case.

Cash – money. I paid in cash.

Castle – big old house. The castle is huge.

Casual – relaxed style. He wore casual clothes.

Catalog – list of items. Check the catalog.

Catchy – easy to remember. The song is catchy.

Cattle – farm cows. The farmer has cattle.

Caught – grabbed. I caught the ball.

Caution – care to avoid danger. Use caution near fire.

Cedar – a tree. The cedar is tall.

Ceiling – top of room. Look at the ceiling.

Celebrate – enjoy a special day. We celebrate Diwali.

Cellar – underground room. The cellar is dark.

Cement – building powder. Cement makes walls strong.

Census – counting people. The census counts families.

Cereal – breakfast food. I eat cereal.

Certain – sure. I am certain today.

Chainmail – metal armor. Knights wore chainmail.

Chairman – group leader. The chairman spoke first.

Challenge – hard task. This puzzle is a challenge.

Champion – winner. She is a champion.

Chapter – book part. Read the next chapter.

Charge – to ask money. They charge ten rupees.

Charm – special beauty. She has a sweet charm.

Chase – run after. The dog will chase the cat.

Chatter – to talk fast. The birds chatter in the tree.

Cheaply – in a low-cost way. He bought it cheaply.

Cheerful – happy. She is cheerful today.

Cheerless – without joy. The room looked cheerless.

Cheery – bright and happy. He gave a cheery smile.

Chemical – something used in science. The lab has a chemical.

Chemist – a person who studies chemicals. The chemist works in a lab.

Cherry – small red fruit. I ate a cherry.

Chess – board game. We play chess on Sunday.

Chestnut – brown nut. The chestnut fell down.

Chewy – needing much chewing. The candy is chewy.

Chief – leader. He is the chief of the team.

Chime – ringing sound. The clock will chime.

Chipmunk – small animal. The chipmunk ran fast.

Chirp – small bird sound. Birds chirp in the morning.

Chocolate – sweet brown food. I love chocolate.

Choke – unable to breathe. Do not choke on food.

Chore – small job at home. Washing dishes is a chore.

Chorus – group singing. We sang in the chorus.

Chrome – shiny metal. The bike has chrome parts.

Chunk – thick piece. He cut a chunk of bread.

Church – place of prayer. They went to church.

Cider – apple drink. I drank fresh cider.

Cigar – rolled tobacco. The man smoked a cigar.

Cinema – movie theater. We watched a film at the cinema.

Circle – round line. Draw a big circle.

Circuit – closed path. The wire makes a circuit.

Circular – round in shape. The table is circular.

Citizen – person of a country. She is a citizen of India.

Civil – polite. Please be civil to others.

Claim – to say something is true. He made a claim.

Clang – loud metal sound. The bell made a clang.

Clapboard – board used in films. The clapboard snapped.

Clash – fight or loud hit. The two teams will clash.

Clasp – to hold tightly. She clasped my hand.

Classic – old and famous. This is a classic story.

Classroom – place to learn. The classroom is quiet.

Clatter – loud noise. I heard a clatter in the kitchen.

Clause – part of a sentence. The teacher explained the clause.

Claw – sharp nail of animal. The cat has sharp claws.

Clay – soft earth. The pot is made of clay.

Cleanse – to clean. Cleanse your hands.

Clearer – more easy to see. The sky is clearer now.

Clever – smart. She is a clever girl.

Clicker – small pressing tool. Use the clicker to change slides.

Client – customer. The client liked the work.

Cling – to hold tight. The baby will cling to her mother.

Clinic – small hospital. We went to the clinic.

Clip – to cut small. Clip the paper.

Cloak – long coat. The king wore a cloak.

Clog – block. Leaves clog the drain.

Clone – exact copy. The plant is a clone.

Closet – small storage room. My clothes are in the closet.

Clot – thick lump. Blood can form a clot.

Clownfish – orange sea fish. The clownfish swims near coral.

Cluster – group close together. Stars form a cluster.

Clutch – to grab. She will clutch her bag.

Coachman – driver of carriage. The coachman held the reins.

Coastal – near sea. Goa is a coastal area.

Coconut – hard brown fruit. The coconut has water inside.

Cocoon – insect cover. The caterpillar made a cocoon.

Cocoa – chocolate powder. I drink hot cocoa.

Cod – sea fish. Cod swims deep.

Coffee – hot drink. Dad drinks coffee.

Coil – round twist. The rope made a coil.

Coin – metal money. I found a coin.

Collar – neck part of shirt. Fix your collar.

Collect – gather. Collect the books.

College – higher school. She studies in college.

Colony – group living together. Ants live in a colony.

Colorful – full of colors. The garden is colorful.

Column – tall pillar. The building has columns.

Combust – to burn. Wood will combust in fire.

Comedy – funny show. We watched a comedy.

Comet – space rock with tail. A comet crossed the sky.

Comfortable – feeling good. This chair is comfortable.

Command – order. The captain gave a command.

Comment – to say something. She made a comment.

Commerce – buying and selling. Commerce helps business grow.

Commit – to promise or do. He will commit to the task.

Committee – group for work. The committee met today.

Compact – small and neat. This car is compact.

Companion – friend. The dog is my companion.

Compare – find differences. Compare the two pictures.

Compass – direction tool. The compass points north.

Compete – try to win. We compete in races.

Complaint – saying something is wrong. She made a complaint.

Complete – finished. My homework is complete.

Complex – hard to understand. This math problem is complex.

Compose – to write. She will compose a poem.

Compound – mixed thing. Water is a compound.

Comprehend – to understand. I comprehend the lesson.

Computer – electronic machine. I use a computer.

Conceal – to hide. Conceal the gift.

Concentrate – focus hard. Concentrate on studies.

Concept – idea. The concept is simple.

Concern – worry. She showed concern.

Concert – music show. We attended a concert.

Conclude – to finish. Let us conclude the meeting.

Concrete – hard building material. The road is concrete.

Condition – state of something. The car is in good condition.

Conduct – to behave. Conduct yourself well.

Cone – shape with point. Ice cream is in a cone.

Confess – admit truth. He will confess his mistake.

Confide – share secret. I confide in my friend.

Confuse – mix up. Do not confuse me.

Connect – join together. Connect the dots.

Conquer – win over. The king will conquer lands.

Conscience – inner voice of right. My conscience guides me.

Conscious – awake and aware. He is conscious now.

Consent – permission. She gave her consent.

Conserve – save. Conserve water.

Consider – think about. Consider my idea.

Consist – be made of. The team consists of ten players.

Console – comfort someone. Console your friend.

Constant – not changing. The speed is constant.

Construct – build. Workers construct houses.

Consult – ask advice. Consult the doctor.

Consume – to use up. Fire will consume wood.

Contact – touch or talk to. Contact me later.

Contain – to hold inside. The box contains toys.

Content – happy or information inside. She feels content.

Contest – competition. I joined a contest.

Context – situation around words. Read in context.

Continue – keep going. Continue your work.

Contract – written agreement. Sign the contract.

Control – to manage. Control your anger.

Convert – change form. Convert water into ice.

Convince – make believe. Convince him to try.

Cooker – pot for cooking. Rice is in the cooker.

Cookie – sweet biscuit. I ate a cookie.

Cooling – making less hot. The fan is cooling the room.

Copper – red-brown metal. Copper shines brightly.

Coral – sea rock animal. Coral grows underwater.

Core – center part. The apple core is hard.

Cork – bottle stopper. Open the cork.

Cornfield – field of corn. The cornfield is large.

Correct – right. Your answer is correct.

Corridor – long hallway. Walk through the corridor.

Costly – expensive. This watch is costly.

Cottage – small house. They live in a cottage.

Cotton – soft plant fiber. The shirt is cotton.

Couch – sofa. Sit on the couch.

Counsel – advice. The teacher gave counsel.

Counter – table surface. Keep it on the counter.

Couple – two things. I saw a couple of birds.

Courage – bravery. Show courage in danger.

Courtyard – open yard. Children play in the courtyard.

Couscous – tiny grain food. We ate couscous.

Covering – something that covers. The covering kept it safe.

Coy – shy. The child gave a coy smile.

Cradle – baby bed that rocks. The baby sleeps in a cradle.

Crafty – smart in tricky way. The fox is crafty.

Cranky – easily upset. He feels cranky today.

Crater – hole on moon. The moon has a crater.

Crayon – colored wax stick. I draw with a crayon.

Creamy – soft and smooth. The soup is creamy.

Crescent – moon shape. The moon is crescent tonight.

Cricket – small jumping insect. A cricket chirps at night.

Crimson – deep red color. The sky turned crimson at sunset.

Criteria – rules for judging. The teacher explained the criteria.

Critic – person who gives opinions. The critic reviewed the movie.

Critical – very important. Water is critical for life.

Critter – small animal. A tiny critter ran past me.

Croak – frog sound. The frog will croak at night.

Crochet – to knit with hook. Grandma can crochet a scarf.

Crocodile – large reptile. The crocodile swims in the river.

Crook – bad person. The crook ran away.

Crop – plants grown on farm. The farmer grew a good crop.

Crossing – place to cross. Use the zebra crossing.

Crouch – bend low. Crouch behind the wall.

Crowbar – metal tool for pulling. He used a crowbar to open it.

Crucial – very important. Sleep is crucial for health.

Cruel – mean and unkind. Do not be cruel to animals.

Cruise – trip by ship. We went on a cruise.

Crumb – small piece of bread. A crumb fell down.

Crunch – crushing sound. I heard a crunch.

Crush – press hard. Crush the paper.

Crystal – clear shiny stone. The crystal sparkled.

Cucumber – green vegetable. I ate a cucumber salad.

Cuddle – hug closely. I cuddle my teddy bear.

Cue – signal to act. That is my cue to speak.

Cuisine – style of cooking. I like Indian cuisine.

Culprit – person who did wrong. The culprit was caught.

Culture – way of life of people. India has rich culture.

Cupboard – storage cabinet. Plates are in the cupboard.

Cureless – cannot be healed. Some diseases are cureless.

Curfew – rule to stay indoors. The city had a curfew.

Curious – wanting to know. The child is curious about stars.

Curling – sport on ice. Curling is played in winter.

Current – happening now. The current news is important.

Curtain – cloth for window. Close the curtain.

Curveball – tricky surprise. That question was a curveball.

Custard – sweet dessert. I like mango custard.

Custom – tradition. It is our custom to greet elders.

Customer – buyer. The customer paid the bill.

Cutlery – knives and spoons. Put the cutlery on the table.

Cutlet – small fried food. She made a vegetable cutlet.

Cutter – tool for cutting. Use a cutter carefully.

Cutting – act of slicing. The cutting was neat.

Cyan – blue-green color. The sky looked cyan.

Cycleway – path for bikes. Ride on the cycleway.

Cynical – not trusting easily. He felt cynical about promises.

Cypress – tall tree. The cypress tree is strong.

Cytology – study of cells. Cytology is part of biology.

Cytoplasm – jelly inside cell. The cytoplasm holds parts together.

Cytokine – body signal protein. A cytokine helps fight illness.

Cystic – related to cyst. She has a cystic problem.

Cabana – small beach shelter. We rested in a cabana.

Caboodle – whole group. She bought the whole caboodle.

Cacophony – loud mixed noise. The market was a cacophony.

Cactuslike – like a cactus. The plant is cactuslike.

Caddie – golf helper. The caddie carried clubs.

Cadence – rhythm of sound. The poem has a soft cadence.

Calorie – unit of food energy. This snack has many calories.

Calmly – in a quiet way. She spoke calmly.

Caloriecount – number of calories. Check the caloriecount.

Camaraderie – friendship in group. Team spirit builds camaraderie.

Camcorder – video camera. He filmed with a camcorder.

Camouflage – hiding by color. The frog used camouflage.

Campaign – planned activity. They started a clean campaign.

Canal – water channel. Boats sail in the canal.

Cancel – stop something planned. They will cancel the trip.

Candor – honest talk. I like her candor.

Canteen – place to eat. Students eat in the canteen.

Canvasbag – bag made of canvas. She carried a canvasbag.

Capable – able to do. She is capable of winning.

Capacity – how much it holds. The bottle has large capacity.

Capitol – government building. We saw the capitol.

Captive – kept prisoner. The bird was captive.

Caramel – melted sugar sweet. I like caramel candy.

Caravan – group of travelers. The caravan crossed the desert.

Cardboard – thick paper board. The box is cardboard.

Careful – taking care. Be careful on stairs.

Careless – not careful. Careless driving is dangerous.

Carnival – fun fair. We enjoyed the carnival.

Carpenter – wood worker. The carpenter built a table.

Carriage – horse cart. The carriage moved slowly.

Cartoon – funny drawing show. I watch a cartoon.

Cascade – waterfall flow. Water fell in a cascade.

Cassette – tape for music. I found an old cassette.

Cataloger – person who lists items. The cataloger arranged books.

Catchment – area collecting rain. The catchment stores water.

Category – group type. This belongs to one category.

Cater – provide food. They cater at weddings.

Cathode – negative part of battery. The cathode gives electrons.

Cattleman – person who raises cattle. The cattleman owns cows.

Cauldron – large cooking pot. The soup boiled in a cauldron.

Cautionary – giving warning. It is a cautionary tale.

Cavern – large cave. The cavern is dark inside.

Cavity – hole in tooth. The dentist fixed the cavity.

Celestial – related to sky. Stars are celestial bodies.

Cellphone – mobile phone. I use a cellphone daily.

Cabinet – a cupboard with shelves. The plates are in the cabinet.

Caboose – last car of a train. The caboose is red.

Cackle – loud laugh. She gave a loud cackle.

Calculator – a machine for math. I use a calculator in class.

Calendar – chart showing days and months. Check the date on the calendar.

Calf – baby cow. The calf drinks milk.

Callbell – bell to call someone. Ring the callbell.

Campfire – fire made outdoors. We sat near the campfire.

Candyman – person who sells sweets. The candyman is kind.

Candybar – chocolate sweet. He bought a candybar.

Canine – related to dogs. The canine barked loudly.

Canoe – small narrow boat. They rowed a canoe.

Canopybed – bed with a cover frame. The canopybed looks pretty.

Canteenboy – boy who works in canteen. The canteenboy served food.

Capitol – building where leaders meet. The capitol is large.

Capsule – small pill. Take one capsule daily.

Captaincy – position of captain. He accepted the captaincy.

Carport – covered place for car. The car is in the carport.

Carwash – place to clean cars. We went to a carwash.

Cascadefall – falling water like waterfall. The cascadefall was beautiful.

Cashier – person who takes money. The cashier gave change.

Catfish – a type of fish. The catfish swims deep.

Catnap – short sleep. Grandpa took a catnap.

Cattlefarm – place where cows are raised. The cattlefarm is wide.

Causeway – road across water. We crossed the causeway.

Caveman – ancient man. The caveman lived in rocks.

Cavernous – very large and hollow. The hall is cavernous.

Ceaseless – never stopping. The rain was ceaseless.

Celebrate – to enjoy a special event. We celebrate birthdays.

Celery – green vegetable. She cut celery for soup.

Cellmate – person sharing a room. He talked to his cellmate.

Cemented – fixed strongly. The pole is cemented.

Ceramic – made of clay and baked. The bowl is ceramic.

Cerealbox – box of breakfast cereal. The cerealbox is empty.

Certificate – official paper. She got a certificate.

Chairperson – leader of a meeting. The chairperson spoke first.

Chalkboard – board for writing. Write on the chalkboard.

Chant – repeat words loudly. Fans chant in games.

Chaos – complete disorder. The room was in chaos.

Charcoal – black burned wood. The fire used charcoal.

Charger – device to power battery. Plug in the charger.

Chatty – talking a lot. She is very chatty.

Checkpoint – place to check. Stop at the checkpoint.

Cheerleader – person who cheers team. The cheerleader waved flags.

Cheesecake – sweet dessert. I ate cheesecake.

Chemistry – study of substances. Chemistry is interesting.

Chestnut – brown nut. The chestnut fell.

Chieftain – tribal leader. The chieftain guided them.

Chilly – slightly cold. It is chilly today.

Chimney – smoke pipe of house. Smoke came from the chimney.

Chocolaty – tasting like chocolate. The cake is chocolaty.

Chopper – helicopter. A chopper flew above.

Chow – food. The dog ate chow.

Chunky – thick and heavy. The soup is chunky.

Ciderhouse – place where cider is made. The ciderhouse smells sweet.

Cinemahall – movie theater. We went to the cinemahall.

Circleline – round route. The bus follows a circleline.

Citywide – across the whole city. There was a citywide event.

Civilian – ordinary person. He is a civilian.

Clarity – clearness. The water has clarity.

Clashroom – room for practice fight. The clashroom is noisy.

Claypot – pot made of clay. Rice cooks in a claypot.

Cleanliness – state of being clean. Cleanliness is important.

Clearance – empty space. There is clearance here.

Clerkship – job of a clerk. She started clerkship.

Cliffside – side of a cliff. The house is on a cliffside.

Climate – usual weather. India has warm climate.

Climatic – related to weather. The change is climatic.

Clink – light metal sound. I heard a clink.

Clipboard – board to hold papers. The nurse carried a clipboard.

Clockwise – moving like clock hands. Turn clockwise.

Clothespin – clip for clothes. Use a clothespin.

Cloudless – without clouds. The sky is cloudless.

Clumsiness – lack of skill. His clumsiness broke the cup.

Coachbus – long travel bus. We rode a coachbus.

Coastline – edge of land by sea. The coastline is long.

Coatroom – room for coats. Hang it in the coatroom.

Coconutmilk – milk from coconut. Coconutmilk tastes sweet.

Codfish – a kind of fish. Codfish swims deep.

Coinbox – box for coins. Put money in the coinbox.

Collage – art of pasted pictures. She made a collage.

Collarbone – bone near neck. He hurt his collarbone.

Colorless – without color. Water is colorless.

Combmaker – person who makes combs. The combmaker works hard.

Comforter – thick blanket. Use a comforter at night.

Comical – funny. The story is comical.

Commander – person in charge. The commander gave orders.

Commotion – noisy confusion. There was a commotion outside.

Company – business group. He works in a company.

Compassbox – box for school tools. My compassbox is blue.

Composer – person who writes music. The composer made a song.

Compost – waste used as plant food. Leaves make compost.

Conductor – person who checks tickets. The conductor helped us.

Coneflower – purple flower. The coneflower blooms bright.

Confetti – small paper pieces. They threw confetti.

Congratulate – to praise someone. I congratulate you.

Connector – thing that joins. The connector is loose.

Cookbook – book of recipes. She read a cookbook.

Cookout – outdoor meal. We had a cookout.

Cooler – box to keep things cold. Put drinks in the cooler.