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cache-cash
• cache [kreJ] a hiding place, often for food, fuel, or money; the
contents of a hiding place. □ Few people knew the location of
the cache where the excess foodstuffs were stored. □ The cache
of stolen money was hidden deep inside the cave.
• cash [kreJ] bills or coins; money ready at hand. D Since I did
not have enough cash to pay for my purchase, I had to charge it
on my credit card. □ John paid cash for his groceries because
there was not much money in his checking account.
• cash [kreJ] to exchange a check or bill for cash. □ You may
cash your paycheck at the grocery store if it doesn't exceed
$300.00.
caddie-caddy
• caddie ['kredi] a wheeled cart used to transport objects. D
The movers used a caddie to take the refrigerator from the
house to the moving van.
• caddie AND caddy ['kredi] a person who carries clubs and
balls for a golfer. □ Tom has spent the past three summers
working as a caddie at the local golf course. □ The caddy could
not find Bill's ball.
• caddy ['kredi] a small box or container for storing things. □
Tea bags remain fresh longer if kept in an airtight caddy.

caddy See the main entry beginning with caddie.
callous-callus
• callous ['krel;:,s] hardened. □ Bill developed a callous growth
of skin on his thumb from many years of sorting mail.
• callous ['krel;:,s] devoid of feelings; not caring. D While the

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