| cape1 |
a garment without sleeves that hangs loosely over the back and shoulders. |
| cape2 |
a point of land that sticks out into a large body of water. |
| caper1 |
to leap, hop, or skip about in a playful way; frolic. [3 definitions] |
| Cape Verde |
an African country that is made up of a group of Atlantic islands just west of the Senegal coast. The capital of Cape Verde is Praia. |
| capillary |
a tiny blood vessel joining the end of an artery to the beginning of a vein. |
| cap in hand |
with meekness and respect; in a humble manner. |
| capital1 |
the city where the government of a country, state, or province is located. [8 definitions] |
| capital2 |
the top part of a column or pillar. |
| capitalism |
an economic system in which land, factories, and other resources are owned by individuals instead of the government. In this system, the prices of things we buy are decided by the people who sell them and not by the government. |
| capitalize |
to write or print (something) using capital letters or using a capital letter as the first letter. |
| capitol |
the building in which the lawmakers of a state meet. [2 definitions] |
| Capricorn |
a constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius. Capricorn is also called the Goat. [3 definitions] |
| capsize |
to turn over; upset. |
| capsule |
a tiny case that holds one dose of medicine. Capsules are made of gelatin and dissolve when swallowed. [2 definitions] |
| captain |
a leader. [7 definitions] |
| caption |
the words that describe a picture or graph in a magazine, book, or newspaper. |
| captive |
one who is captured and held prisoner. [2 definitions] |
| captor |
someone who captures another person and holds them somewhere. |
| capture |
to take hold or gain control of by force or through planning. [3 definitions] |
| capybara |
a large, furry rodent that has no tail. Capybara live near rivers, lakes, or other watery areas in forests or grassy regions of South America. Capybara are related to guinea pigs, mice, and squirrels, but they are much larger. Despite their size, they eat only plants. |
| car |
an automobile. [3 definitions] |