| Vocabulary Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| clerk | someone who does office work, such as answering letters and keeping accounts |
| clever | quick to learn; able to do things very well |
| click | a short snapping sound |
| client | an employer of an advocate, a customer |
| cliff | a high steep rock |
| climate | the kind of weather a country usually has. Africa and India have hot climates |
| climb | to move upwards using your feet and sometimes our hands to hold on |
| cling | to hold on to something tightly |
| clinic | a place where people go to see doctors or nurses |
| clink | a small ringing sound, as when you gently touch coins or glasses together |
| clip | to cut or trim something with scissors. The same word also means a small metal fastening for holding letters or papers together |
| clipper | a large fast ship with many sails |
| clique | a gang, a party, a set |
| cloak | a loose garment without sleeves, usually longer than a cape |
| cloakroom | a place where you can leave hats and coats: a lavatory |
| clock | a machine that tells you what the time is |
| clockwise | the direction in which clock hands move |
| clockwork | machinery like that which is inside a clock |
| clog | t block up something like a drainpipe. The same word also means a wooden shoe |
| close | to shut. The same word also means very near |
| closet | a small private apartment |
| closure | the act of closing, the act of ending parliamentary debate |
| cloth | a woven material that clothes and coverings are made of |
| clothes | all the things you wear, except jewellery |
| clothing | another word for clothes |
| cloud | millions of tiny drops of water floating close together in the sky. Clouds may look white or grey |
| clout | a blow. The same word also means a piece of cloth |
| clover | a wild plant with leaves in three rounded parts and small tight pink or white heads |
| clown | a man in a circus. He has funny painted face and makes us laugh |
| club | a group of people who meet to of things together, like playing tennis or golf. The same word also means a heavy stick |
| cluck | the soft short sound a hen makes to her chicks |
| clue | something that helps you to find the answer to a puzzle or mystery |
| clump | a number of plants or trees growing close together |
| clumsy | not graceful; not good at handling things |
| cluster | a bunch; a group |
| clutch | to grab something and hold on to it tightly. The same word also means a part of machinery used for starting and stopping an engine |
| coach | a large carriage pulled by horse, with an outside seat in front of the driver. The same word also means a large motor vehicle for long journeys |
| coal | a hard black mineral used for fuel |
| coalition | a union, an alliance |
| coalman | a man who delivers coal |
| coarse | rough |
| coast | the border of land next to the sea. The same word also means to go downhill in a car without using the engine |
| coat | an outer garment with sleeves |
| coating | a layer of paint, cloth of coats |
| coax | to entice, persuade by fondling |
| cobbler | someone who made or mends boots and shoes |
| cobweb | a very thin net made by a spider to trap insects |
| cock | a male bird: a rooster |
| cockerel | a young cock |
| cocoa | a brown powder made cocoa beans. It is used to make hot drinks and chocolate |
Modal auxiliaries are used for
1.Probability - will ought
2.Possibility - can, could, may, might