| C | definition | example sentence |
| carbon | a chemical element that's in all living things (symbol C) | Climate change occurs when there's too much carbon in the air. |
| cardboard | very thick paper that's used to make boxes | We could get cardboard for our signs by cutting up old boxes. |
| cash | money in the form of notes and coins | If you need some cash, go to an ATM machine. |
| chalk | material that's used for writing on blackboards | Don't forget to take some chalk to your class. |
| chaos | a situation that's out of control | There was chaos after the fire started, with people running in all directions. |
| cheese | a solid dairy food | Do you want some extra cheese on your pizza? |
| chess | a popular board game | Do you feel like having a game of chess? |
| childhood | the period of life when you're a child | For most of my childhood, our family lived in London. |
| clothing | things you wear, like shirts, socks, etc. | We were poor, but we always had enough food and clothing. |
| coal | black substance that's dug up and burned | My grandmother used to cook on a stove that burned coal. |
| coffee | a drink made with ground, roasted seeds | How many cups of coffee do you drink every day? |
| commerce | the buying and selling of goods and services | Some historians say commerce began about 10,000 years ago. |
| compassion | strong sympathy for others | The Buddha taught us to feel compassion for all living things. |
| comprehension | the ability to understand something | Sayoko's comprehension of written English is excellent. |
| content | the material in a file or on a website | This website's content is great, and so is the design. |
| corruption | dishonest or illegal activity by public officials | All this corruption has made many politicians very rich. |
| cotton | a type of cloth made from plant fibres | American farmers used African people as slaves to pick cotton. |
| courage | the ability to act despite danger or fear | The protesters showed so much courage, knowing they could be shot at any moment. |
| currency | the type of money used in a country | How much local currency will I need to get a taxi from the airport? |
| D | definition | example sentence |
| damage | harm caused to something or someone | We couldn't believe how much damage the storm had caused. |
| dancing | bodily movements made to music | My legs are sore after so much dancing in the club last night. |
| danger | the possibility of something very bad happening | Before the hunter could shoot, the deer sensed the danger and ran off. |
| data | statistical or digital information | How much data can your computer's hard drive store? |
| delight | great happiness or pleasure | We took great delight in watching our kids act in the play. |
| dessert | sweet food eaten at the end of a meal | Would you like some ice cream for dessert? |
| dignity | calm and mature self-respect | He accepted his defeat with dignity, and waved to the crowd. |
| dirt | soil, or anything that makes something dirty | My brother's face was covered in dirt and his hair was a mess. |
| distribution | a system for getting things to those who want them | Marketing ebooks is difficult, but distribution is easy. |
| dust | tiny particles in the air or on surfaces | All the furniture in the empty house was covered in dust. |