5000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 122
Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
cure noun The cure for cancer is not now known. remedy
verb We can cure many diseases. heal
curiosity noun Her curiosity got her into trouble. concern
noun It was only a curiosity. novelty
curious adj. It was a curious remark to make. odd
adj. She is a curious person. nosy
currency noun U.S. currency is accepted anywhere. money
current adj. It is a current newspaper. up-to-date
noun The river current was fast and cold. flow
curse noun The curse was heard by everyone. profanity
verb The man cursed at the taxi driver. swore
curtain noun There are curtains on the window. drapes
curve verb Curve your arm in order to throw. bend