Early Childhood Vocabulary

902 words and 0 expressions at the early childhood level.

cakeverb

Coat (something) with a crust of solid material.

Callname

A surname.

cameprep

Used to indicate that the following event, period, or change in state occurred in the past, after a time of waiting, enduring, or anticipation

canintj

OK, sure; indicates approval or acknowledgment.

candyverb

To cook in or coat with sugar syrup.

carnoun

The first part of a cons in Lisp. The first element of a list.

carrotverb

To treat (an animal pelt) with a solution of mercuric nitrate as part of felt manufacture.

cartoonnoun

A humorous drawing, often with a caption, or a strip of such drawings.

cashnoun

The low-denomination coin of southern India until 1818.

catnoun

A program and command in Unix that reads one or more files and directs their content to the standard output.

ceilingnoun

The overhead closure of a room.

cerealnoun

A type of grass (such as wheat, rice or oats) cultivated for its edible grains.

chairverb

To act as chairperson at; to preside over.

chalknoun

A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO₃).

changeverb

To become something different.

cheernoun

A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.

cheeseintj

Said while being photographed, to give the impression of smiling.

Chewname

A surname.

chickenverb

To avoid a situation one is afraid of.

Chinname

A hamlet in Alberta, Canada.

chipmunknoun

Any of the subtribe Tamiina of small, striped rodents; they are found in North America, with the exception of the Siberian chipmunk which is found primarily in Asia.

chirpnoun

A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.

chocolateverb

To add chocolate to; to cover (food) in chocolate.

chooseverb

To pick; to make the choice of; to select.

circleverb

To travel around along a curved path.

circusnoun

A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent.

clapnoun

The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.

classnoun

A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.

clawverb

To scratch or to tear at.

cleannoun

Removal of dirt.

clocknoun

A pattern near the heel of a sock or stocking.

closeverb

To move a thing, or part of a thing, nearer to another so that the gap or opening between the two is removed.

closetadj

Private.

clothesnoun

Items of clothing; apparel.

clothingverb

present participle and gerund of clothe

cloudverb

To become foggy or gloomy, or obscured from sight.

clownnoun

A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.

coatnoun

An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.

coffeenoun

A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water.

coinverb

To make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal.

cokenoun

Solid residue from roasting coal in a coke oven; used principally as a fuel and in the production of steel and formerly as a domestic fuel.

colanoun

The kola plant, genus Cola, famous for its nut, or one of these nuts.

COLDnoun

Acronym of computer output to laser disc.

coloradj

Conveying color, as opposed to shades of gray.

colorfuladj

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

coloringadj

That colors something.

comeprep

Used to indicate a point in time at or after which a stated event or situation occurs.

coneverb

To fashion into the shape of a cone.

cookverb

To make the noise of the cuckoo.

cookieverb

To send a cookie to (a user, computer, etc.).

coolnoun

A moderate or refreshing state of cold; moderate temperature of the air between hot and cold; coolness.

copnoun

A spider.

cornnoun

A type of callus, usually on the feet or hands.

costumenoun

A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.

couchnoun

An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa.

coughnoun

A sudden, often involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.

couldverb

simple past of can

countverb

To recite numbers in sequence.

cousinnoun

Chiefly with a qualifying word: Any relation (especially a distant one) who is not a direct ancestor or descendant but part of a person's extended family; a kinsman or kinswoman.

cowverb

To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.

cowboyverb

To work as a cowboy, herding cattle.

crawlnoun

The act of moving slowly on hands and knees, etc.

crayonnoun

A stick of colored chalk or wax used for drawing.

crossadj

Transverse; lying across the main direction.

cryverb

To shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness.

cupnoun

A concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.

curtainnoun

A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.

cutintj

An instruction to cease recording.

cuteadj

Possessing physical features, behaviors, personality traits or other properties that are mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals; e.g. fair, dainty, round, and soft physical features, disproportionately large eyes and head, playfulness, fragility, helplessness, curiosity or shyness, innocence, affectionate behavior.

cutienoun

A cute person or animal.