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- capitalismnoun
An economic system in which trade, industry, and the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit.
- capitalistnoun
A person who owns capital and uses it to produce wealth.
- capitolnoun
A building housing a legislative body, especially a U.S. state legislature.
- caponeproper noun
A surname of Italian origin, most notably associated with Al Capone (1899-1947), an American gangster during the Prohibition era.
- cappuccinonoun
An Italian coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk foam.
- capsnoun
Plural of cap; hats with visors or soft flat hats.
- capsulenoun
A small container, often soluble, that holds a dose of medicine.
- captainnoun
The person in command of a ship or aircraft.
- captainsnoun
Plural of captain; people who command ships, aircraft, or teams.
- captioningnoun
The process of adding text to video or images.
- captivenoun
A person who has been taken prisoner or confined.
- captureverb
To take someone prisoner or gain control of something by force.
- capturedverb
Past tense and past participle of capture.
- capturingverb
Present participle of capture; in the process of taking or seizing.
- carnoun
A road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels.
- caraproper noun
A female given name of Irish and Italian origin.
- caramelnoun
Sugar or syrup heated until it turns brown, used as a flavoring or topping.
- caravannoun
(British) A vehicle equipped for living in, typically towed by a car; a trailer or camper.
- carbonnoun
A chemical element (symbol C, atomic number 6) that forms the basis of all organic compounds.
- carcassnoun
The dead body of an animal, especially one prepared for cutting up as meat.
- cardnoun
A piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard, typically rectangular, used for various purposes.
- cardboardnoun
Stiff, thick paper or thin pasteboard used for making boxes and other packaging.
- cardiacadjective
Relating to the heart.
- cardinalnoun
A senior official of the Roman Catholic Church, ranking below the Pope.
- cardsnoun
Plural of card; multiple pieces of stiff paper or thin cardboard.
- carenoun
The provision of what is necessary for health and protection.
- caredverb
Past tense and past participle of "care": felt concern or interest.
- careernoun
An occupation or profession undertaken for a significant period of one's life, often with opportunities for advancement.
- careersnoun
Plural of career: occupations or professions pursued for a significant period of one's life.
- carefreeadjective
Free from anxiety or responsibility; without worries.
- carefuladjective
Making sure to avoid potential danger, mistakes, or harm.
- carefullyadverb
In a way that deliberately avoids harm or errors.
- carelessadjective
Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
- caresnoun
Plural of care: worries, anxieties, or concerns.
- caressnoun
A gentle, loving touch or embrace.
- caretakernoun
A person employed to look after a building or property.
- careyproper noun
A surname of Irish origin.
- cargonoun
Goods carried by a vehicle, especially a ship, aircraft, or truck.
- caribbeanproper noun
A region consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands, and the surrounding coasts.
- caringadjective
Displaying kindness and concern for others.
- carlproper noun
A male given name of Germanic origin.
- carlaproper noun
A female given name, the feminine form of Carl or Carlo.
- carloproper noun
A male given name of Italian origin, equivalent to Charles.
- carlosproper noun
A male given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, equivalent to Charles.
- carltonproper noun
A male given name of English origin.
- carlyproper noun
A female given name, a diminutive form of Carla or Caroline.
- carmenproper noun
A female given name of Spanish origin.
- carnivalnoun
A public festival, typically held annually, involving processions, music, dancing, and often masks and costumes.
- carolnoun
A religious song or hymn, especially one sung at Christmas.
- caroleproper noun
A female given name, a variant spelling of Carol.