English to English Dictionary

captivating

Capable of attracting and holding interest; charming.

caramel

A smooth, chewy, golden-brown confection made by heating sugar.

cardiac

Relating to the heart.

cash-cow

A business, product, or asset that produces a steady, reliable stream of income or profit.

catering

The business or activity of providing food and drink at social events or other gatherings.

cavalry

The part of a military force consisting of troops that attack on horseback.

centrifugation

The process of using centrifugal force to separate substances of different densities, such as in a centrifuge.

chain reaction

A series of events, each of which causes the next.

charcoal

A porous black solid, consisting of an amorphous form of carbon, obtained as a residue by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air.

charisma

A compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

cheeky

Impertinent, irreverent, or disrespectful in a polite or endearing way.

chemotherapy

The treatment of disease by the use of chemical substances, especially the treatment of cancer by cytotoxic and other drugs.