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bulletin
a short official announcement or report
burden
A heavy load or responsibility to carry.
bureaucracy
A system of government with many rules.
burglary
The act of illegally entering to commit theft.
bury the hatchet
to make peace and stop fighting
cabinet
group of advisors to a leader
cafeteria
A place where food is served, usually self-service.
call in sick
To phone work to say you cannot come because you are ill.
call it a day
decide to stop working for the day
call off
To cancel a planned event or activity.
call on the carpet
To criticize someone formally for doing something wrong.
calorie
A unit measuring energy in food.
camouflage
the act of concealing or disguising
can't complain
nothing to criticize or be unhappy about
can't hold a candle to
To be much less good than someone or something else.
can't make heads or tails of
To be completely unable to understand something.
cancellation
A decision that a planned event will not happen.
canvas
A strong fabric used for painting or tents.
canyon
A deep valley with steep sides, often carved by water.
capital
Money and property used to start or grow a business.
capital punishment
The legal killing of a person as punishment for a serious crime.
capitalism
An economic system based on private ownership.
capture
To catch or seize something.
carbohydrate
Nutrient providing energy, found in foods.
Words selected by Inoh for the TOEFL iBT test. Not an official ETS list. How these words were chosen →