Upper-Intermediate English (2) • NOUNS • 'C'

noun [C ] B2 informal (UK also cigarette end) • synonyms: stub, filter tip, discarded cigarette • flick/discard/stub out cigarette butt; smoldering/burnt/used butt • freq in AmE: 6/10

the small remaining part of a cigarette after it has been smoked; typically discarded and considered litter

noun [C ] B2 • synonyms: device, gadget, invention • patterns: build/invent/use a contraption; fix/tinker with a contraption • collocations: strange/noisy/clever contraption; homemade/mechanical contraption • freq in AmE: 5/10

a device or machine that looks strange or complicated, often improvised or oddly constructed; sometimes used humorously or critically

noun [plural ] B2 • synonyms: signals, prompts, indicators, triggers • emotional/social/visual cues; behavioral cues in therapy/acting/learning • freq in AmE: 7/10

signals, prompts, or subtle indicators that guide behavior, attention, or interpretation; can be verbal, nonverbal, environmental, or emotional — often used in psychology, acting, communication, and learning

noun [C ] B2 • synonyms: chocolate bar, snack bar • grab/eat/buy a candy bar; vending machine/emergency/snack; caramel/nougat/nuts inside; candy bar vs chocolate bar (BrE) • freq in AmE: 9/10

a sweet snack made of chocolate, often with added ingredients like caramel, nuts, nougat, or wafers, typically sold in a rectangular, portable form