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  1. august
    profoundly honored
  2. aureole
    the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere
  3. aurora
    bands of light caused by charged solar particles
  4. auroral
    characteristic of the dawn
  5. auspice
    a favorable omen
  6. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
  7. austere
    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
  8. austerity
    excessive sternness
  9. authenticate
    establish the undisputed credibility of something
  10. authenticity
    undisputed credibility
  11. authoritarian
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
  12. authoritative
    of recognized power or excellence
  13. authority
    the power or right to give orders or make decisions
  14. autocracy
    a theory favoring unlimited authority by an individual
  15. autocrat
    a cruel and oppressive dictator
  16. autocratic
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
  17. automaton
    a mechanism that can move independently of external control
  18. autonomous
    existing as an independent entity
  19. autopsy
    an examination and dissection of a dead body
  20. auxiliary
    furnishing added support
  21. avalanche
    a slide of large masses of snow, ice and mud down a mountain
  22. avant-garde
    radically new or original
  23. avarice
    reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth
  24. avenge
    take action in return for a perceived wrong
  25. aver
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  26. averse
    strongly opposed
  27. aversion
    a feeling of intense dislike
  28. avert
    turn away or aside
  29. aviary
    a building where birds are kept
  30. avid
    marked by active interest and enthusiasm
  31. avocation
    an auxiliary activity
  32. avow
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  33. avulse
    separate by avulsion
  34. avuncular
    being or relating to an uncle
  35. awash
    covered with water
  36. awe
    an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
  37. awful
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  38. awkward
    lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
  39. awl
    a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching holes
  40. awning
    a canvas canopy to shelter people or things from rain or sun
  41. awry
    turned or twisted to one side
  42. axiom
    a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof
  43. azure
    bright blue in color, like a clear sky
  44. babble
    utter meaningless sounds
  45. bacchanal
    a wild gathering
  46. bacchanalia
    a wild gathering
  47. bacchanalian
    used of riotously drunken merrymaking
  48. backhanded
    (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
  49. backseat
    a seat at the back of a vehicle
  50. backslide
    return to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
  51. badge
    an emblem that signifies your status
  52. badger
    sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws
  53. badinage
    frivolous banter
  54. baffle
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  55. bait
    something used to lure fish or other animals
  56. baleful
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  57. balk
    refuse to proceed or comply
  58. balky
    stopping short and refusing to go on
  59. ballad
    a narrative poem of popular origin
  60. ballast
    any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
  61. ballet
    a theatrical performance of a story by trained dancers
  62. balm
    preparation applied externally as a remedy or for soothing
  63. balmy
    mild and pleasant
  64. bamboozle
    conceal one's true motives from
  65. ban
    prohibit especially by law or social pressure
  66. banal
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  67. bandy
    discuss lightly
  68. bane
    something causing misery or death
  69. baneful
    evil or sinister
  70. banish
    expel, as if by official decree
  71. banister
    a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony
  72. bank
    financial institution that accepts deposits and lends money
  73. banquet
    a ceremonial dinner party for many people
  74. bantering
    cleverly amusing in tone
  75. bar
    a rigid piece of metal or wood
  76. barb
    a point facing the main point making an arrowhead or spear
  77. barbarous
    able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
  78. bard
    a lyric poet
  79. barefaced
    with no effort to conceal
  80. barefacedly
    without shame
  81. bargain
    an agreement between parties fixing obligations of each
  82. barnacle
    marine crustacean with feathery food-catching appendages
  83. baroque
    relating to an elaborately ornamented style of art and music
  84. barrage
    the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area
  85. barren
    completely wanting or lacking
  86. barrister
    a British lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law
  87. barter
    exchange goods without involving money
  88. barterer
    a trader who exchanges goods and not money
  89. base
    lowest support of a structure
  90. baseboard
    a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor
  91. bask
    expose oneself to warmth and light, as for relaxation
  92. bastard
    the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents
  93. bastion
    projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
  94. bate
    moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
  95. bathetic
    very sentimental or emotional
  96. battalion
    an army unit consisting of a headquarters and companies
  97. bauble
    cheap showy jewelry or ornament
  98. bawdy
    humorously vulgar
  99. bearing
    characteristic way of holding one's body
  100. beatific
    resembling or befitting an angel or saint
  101. beatify
    make blessedly happy
  102. beatitude
    a state of supreme happiness
  103. bedeck
    decorate
  104. bedizen
    decorate tastelessly
  105. bedlam
    a state of extreme confusion and disorder
  106. bedraggle
    make wet and dirty, as from rain
  107. beeline
    the most direct route
  108. befuddle
    be confusing or perplexing to
  109. beget
    have children
  110. begrudge
    be envious of or feel annoyance toward
  111. beguile
    attract; cause to be enamored
  112. behemoth
    someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
  113. beholden
    under a moral obligation to someone
  114. behoove
    be appropriate or necessary
  115. belabor
    beat soundly
  116. belated
    after the expected or usual time
  117. beleaguer
    annoy persistently
  118. belie
    be in contradiction with
  119. belittle
    cause to seem lesser or inferior
  120. bellicose
    having or showing a ready disposition to fight
  121. belligerence
    hostile or warlike attitude or nature
  122. belligerent
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
  123. bellwether
    someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity
  124. bemoan
    regret strongly
  125. bemused
    perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
  126. bend
    form a curve
  127. benediction
    a blessing or ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
  128. benefactor
    a person who helps people or institutions
  129. beneficent
    doing or producing good
  130. beneficial
    promoting or enhancing well-being
  131. beneficiary
    the recipient of funds or other advantages
  132. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
  133. benevolence
    disposition to do good
  134. benevolent
    showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
  135. benign
    kind in disposition or manner
  136. benison
    a spoken blessing
  137. bent
    stooped (used of the back and knees)
  138. bequeath
    leave or give, especially by will after one's death
  139. bequest
    a gift of personal property by will
  140. berate
    censure severely or angrily
  141. bereave
    deprive through death
  142. bereaved
    sorrowful through loss or deprivation
  143. bereavement
    state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
  144. bereft
    lacking or deprived of something
  145. berserk
    frenzied as if possessed by a demon
  146. beseech
    ask for or request earnestly
  147. beset
    assail or attack on all sides
  148. besiege
    surround so as to force to give up
  149. besmirch
    smear so as to make dirty or stained
  150. bestial
    resembling an animal, especially by being vicious or cruel
  151. bestow
    give as a gift
  152. betoken
    be a signal for or a symptom of
  153. betray
    deliver to an enemy by treachery
  154. betroth
    give to in marriage
  155. bevy
    a flock of birds
  156. beware
    be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
  157. bewilder
    cause to be confused emotionally
  158. bewitch
    cast a spell over someone or something
  159. bibliography
    a list of writings with time and place of publication
  160. bibliophile
    someone who loves and usually collects books
  161. bicameral
    consisting of two chambers
  162. bicker
    argue over petty things
  163. bid
    propose a payment
  164. biennial
    occurring every second year
  165. bifurcate
    split or divide into two
  166. bifurcated
    divided into or made up of two parts
  167. bigot
    a prejudiced person who is intolerant of differing opinions
  168. bigotry
    intolerance and prejudice
  169. bilge
    where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom
  170. bilious
    relating to a digestive juice secreted by the liver
  171. bilk
    cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
  172. billow
    a large sea wave
  173. billowing
    characterized by great swelling waves or surges
  174. bit
    a small piece or quantity of something
  175. bitter
    causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
  176. bivouac
    temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
  177. bizarre
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  178. blackball
    vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
  179. blanch
    turn pale, as if in fear
  180. bland
    lacking taste or flavor or tang
  181. blandishment
    flattery intended to persuade
  182. blare
    make a loud noise
  183. blase
    nonchalantly unconcerned
  184. blaspheme
    speak of in an irreverent or impious manner
  185. blasphemous
    grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
  186. blasphemy
    profane language
  187. blast
    a sudden, loud sound
  188. blatant
    without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
  189. blazon
    the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
  190. bleach
    make whiter or lighter
  191. bleak
    unpleasantly cold and damp
  192. blemish
    a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something
  193. blight
    any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
  194. blighted
    affected by something that prevents growth or prosperity
  195. bliss
    a state of extreme happiness
  196. blithe
    carefree and happy and lighthearted
  197. blithesome
    carefree and happy and lighthearted
  198. bloat
    swelling of the intestinal tract of animals caused by gas
  199. blotch
    an irregularly shaped spot
  200. blowhard
    a very boastful and talkative person
  201. bludgeon
    a club used as a weapon
  202. bluff
    a high steep bank
  203. blunder
    an embarrassing mistake
  204. blunt
    not sharp (used of a knife or other blade)
  205. blur
    confuse or make unclear
  206. blurb
    a promotional statement, as on the dust jacket of a book
  207. blurt
    utter impulsively
  208. blush
    become rosy or reddish
  209. bluster
    be gusty, as of wind
  210. bode
    indicate by signs
  211. boding
    a feeling of evil to come
  212. bog
    wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation
  213. boggle
    overcome with amazement
  214. bogus
    fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
  215. bohemian
    a nonconformist who lives an unconventional life
  216. boisterous
    marked by exuberance and high spirits
  217. bolster
    support and strengthen
  218. bolt
    a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener
  219. bombast
    pompous or pretentious talk or writing
  220. bombastic
    ostentatiously lofty in style
  221. bonhomie
    a disposition to be friendly and approachable
  222. bonus
    extra pay or reward given to employees for good performance
  223. boo
    show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
  224. bookish
    characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading
  225. boon
    something that is desirable, favorable, or beneficial
  226. boor
    a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking refinement
  227. boorish
    ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance
  228. boost
    increase
  229. bootless
    unproductive of success
  230. bore
    make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
  231. botch
    make a mess of, destroy, or ruin
  232. bottleneck
    the narrow part of a bottle near the top
  233. bough
    any of the larger branches of a tree
  234. bouillon
    a clear seasoned broth
  235. bound
    confined by bonds
  236. bountiful
    producing in abundance
  237. bourgeois
    being of the property-owning class
  238. bout
    a period of indeterminate length marked by some condition
  239. bovine
    any of various wild or domestic cattle
  240. bowdlerize
    edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
  241. box
    a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
  242. bracing
    refreshing or invigorating
  243. bracket
    either of two punctuation marks used to enclose text
  244. brackish
    slightly salty
  245. brag
    show off
  246. braggadocio
    vain and empty boasting
  247. braggart
    a very boastful and talkative person
  248. braid
    make by interlacing
  249. brake
    a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
  250. brand
    a name given to a product or service
  251. brandish
    move or swing back and forth
  252. brash
    offensively bold
  253. brass
    an alloy of copper and zinc
  254. brassy
    resembling or containing an alloy of zinc and copper
  255. brattish
    (used of an ill-mannered child) impolitely unruly
  256. bravado
    a swaggering show of courage
  257. brave
    possessing or displaying courage
  258. bravura
    brilliant and showy technical skill
  259. brawl
    quarrel or fight noisily, angrily or disruptively
  260. brawn
    the trait of possessing muscular strength
  261. brawny
    possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
  262. bray
    a cry of or similar to that of a donkey
  263. brazen
    not held back by conventional ideas of behavior
  264. breach
    an opening, especially a gap in a dike or fortification
  265. breadth
    the extent of something from side to side
  266. breed
    cause to procreate (animals)
  267. breeze
    a slight and usually refreshing wind
  268. brevity
    the attribute of being short or fleeting
  269. bribe
    payment made to corrupt a person in a position of trust
  270. bridle
    headgear for a horse
  271. brim
    the top edge of a vessel or other container
  272. brindled
    having a gray or brown streak or a patchy coloring
  273. brink
    the edge of a steep place
  274. brisk
    quick and energetic
  275. bristle
    a stiff hair
  276. bristle
    a stiff hair
  277. brittle
    having little elasticity
  278. broach
    bring up a topic for discussion
  279. brocade
    thick expensive material with a raised pattern
  280. brochure
    a small booklet with information about a product or service
  281. broil
    cook by exposing to strong heat in a part of an oven
  282. bromide
    a trite or obvious remark
  283. brooch
    a decorative pin
  284. brood
    hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
  285. brook
    a natural stream of water smaller than a river
  286. browbeat
    discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner
  287. browse
    feed as in a meadow or pasture
  288. bruise
    a small injury that results in discoloration
  289. bruit
    tell or spread rumors
  290. brunt
    the main part, especially of a force or shock
  291. brusque
    rudely abrupt or blunt in speech or manner
  292. buccaneer
    someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea
  293. buck
    mature male of certain mammals, especially deer or antelope
  294. buckle
    fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap
  295. bucolic
    devoted to raising sheep or cattle
  296. budge
    move very slightly
  297. buff
    a soft thick undyed leather
  298. buffer
    protect from impact
  299. buffet
    piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room
  300. buffoon
    a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
  301. buffoonery
    acting like a clown
  302. bugaboo
    an imaginary monster used to frighten children
  303. bulge
    swell or protrude outwards
  304. bulk
    the property possessed by a large mass
  305. bullion
    a mass of precious metal
  306. bully
    discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner
  307. bulwark
    an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
  308. bump
    an impact (as from a collision)
  309. bumper
    a bar on a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent damage
  310. bumptious
    offensively self-assertive
  311. bungle
    make a mess of, destroy, or ruin
  312. buoy
    an anchored float that marks locations in a body of water
  313. buoyant
    tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
  314. bureaucracy
    a government administered primarily by nonelective officials
  315. burgeon
    grow and flourish
  316. burial
    the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
  317. burlesque
    a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor
  318. burly
    muscular and heavily built
  319. burnish
    polish and make shiny
  320. burrow
    a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
  321. bust
    a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person
  322. busybody
    a person who meddles in the affairs of others
  323. butt
    the small unused part of something
  324. buttress
    a support usually of stone or brick
  325. buxom
    healthily plump and vigorous
  326. bygone
    well in the past; former
  327. by-line
    a line giving the name of the writer of a story or article
  328. cabal
    a clique that seeks power usually through intrigue
  329. cache
    a hidden storage space
  330. cacophonous
    having an unpleasant sound
  331. cacophony
    loud confusing disagreeable sounds
  332. cadaver
    the dead body of a human being
  333. cadaverous
    of or relating to a corpse
  334. cadence
    the accent in a metrical foot of verse
  335. cadet
    a military trainee (as at a military academy)
  336. cadge
    obtain or seek to obtain by wheedling
  337. caisson
    a chest to hold ammunition
  338. cajole
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  339. calamity
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
  340. calcify
    become impregnated with calcium salts
  341. calculated
    carefully thought out in advance
  342. caldron
    a very large pot that is used for boiling
  343. calf
    young of domestic cattle
  344. caliber
    diameter of a tube or gun barrel
  345. calibrate
    make fine adjustments for optimal measuring
  346. caliper
    an instrument for measuring the distance between two points
  347. calligrapher
    someone skilled in penmanship
  348. calligraphy
    beautiful handwriting
  349. callous
    emotionally hardened
  350. callow
    young and inexperienced
  351. callus
    a skin area that is thick or hard from continual pressure
  352. calorie
    unit of heat raising 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade
  353. calorific
    of or relating to the energy in food
  354. calumniate
    charge falsely or with malicious intent
  355. calumny
    a false accusation of an offense
  356. camaraderie
    the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
  357. cameo
    engraving or carving in low relief on a stone
  358. camouflage
    an outward semblance misrepresenting the nature of something
  359. camp
    temporary lodgings in the country for travelers
  360. canard
    a deliberately misleading fabrication
  361. candid
    openly straightforward and direct without secretiveness
  362. candidate
    someone who is considered for something
  363. candor
    the quality of being honest and straightforward
  364. cane
    a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane
  365. canine
    a dog, wolf, jackal, or other closely related mammal
  366. canker
    an ulcerlike sore
  367. canny
    showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
  368. canon
    a collection of books accepted as holy scripture
  369. canonical
    conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
  370. canopy
    a covering (usually of cloth) that shelters an area
  371. cant
    a slope in the turn of a road or track
  372. cantankerous
    stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate
  373. cantata
    a musical composition for voices and orchestra
  374. canter
    a smooth three-beat gait
  375. canto
    a major division of a long poem
  376. canvas
    a heavy, closely woven fabric
  377. canvass
    get opinions by asking specific questions
  378. canyon
    a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
  379. capacious
    large in the amount that can be contained
  380. capacity
    capability to perform or produce
  381. capillary
    a minute blood vessel connecting arterioles with venules
  382. capitulate
    surrender under agreed conditions
  383. caprice
    a sudden desire
  384. capricious
    determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity
  385. capsize
    overturn accidentally
  386. caption
    brief description accompanying an illustration
  387. captious
    tending to find and call attention to faults
  388. captivate
    attract; cause to be enamored
  389. carafe
    a bottle with a stopper
  390. carapace
    hard outer covering or case of certain organisms
  391. carat
    a unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy
  392. carcinogenic
    causing or tending to cause cancer
  393. cardinal
    a vivid red color
  394. careen
    move at high speed and in an uncontrolled way
  395. career
    the particular occupation for which you are trained
  396. carefree
    without trouble or worry
  397. careworn
    showing the effects of overwork or suffering
  398. caricature
    a representation of a person exaggerated for comic effect
  399. carillon
    set of bells hung in a bell tower
  400. carnage
    the savage and excessive killing of many people
  401. carnal
    of or relating to the body or flesh
  402. carnivorous
    relating to flesh-eating animals
  403. carousal
    revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
  404. carouse
    celebrate or enjoy something in a noisy or wild way
  405. carp
    any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae
  406. carping
    persistent petty and unjustified criticism
  407. carrion
    the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
  408. cartographer
    a person who makes maps
  409. cascade
    a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls
  410. cast
    put or send forth
  411. caste
    a hereditary social class among Hindus
  412. castigate
    inflict severe punishment on
  413. castigation
    verbal punishment
  414. castrate
    remove the testicles of a male animal
  415. casual
    without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand
  416. casualty
    someone injured or killed in an accident
  417. cataclysm
    a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
  418. catalysis
    acceleration of a chemical reaction induced the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction
  419. catalyst
    substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction
  420. catalyze
    spark or trigger a rapid change
  421. catapult
    an engine providing medieval artillery used during sieges
  422. cataract
    disease that involves the clouding of the lens of the eye
  423. catastrophe
    a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
  424. catcall
    a cry expressing disapproval
  425. catechism
    an elementary book summarizing the principles of a religion
  426. categorical
    relating to or included in a class or classes
  427. cater
    give what is desired or needed
  428. catharsis
    purging the body to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
  429. cathartic
    emotionally purging
  430. catholic
    comprehensive or broad-minded in tastes and interests
  431. caucus
    meet to select a candidate or promote a policy
  432. caulk
    a waterproof filler and sealant used in building and repair
  433. causal
    involving an entity that produces an effect
  434. caustic
    capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
  435. cauterize
    burn, sear, or freeze using a hot iron or electric current
  436. cavalcade
    a procession of people traveling by foot, horse, or vehicles
  437. cavalier
    showing a lack of concern or seriousness
  438. caveat
    a warning against certain acts
  439. cavern
    a large cave or a large chamber in a cave
  440. cavil
    raise trivial objections
  441. cavort
    play boisterously
  442. cede
    give over
  443. celebrity
    the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
  444. celerity
    a rate that is rapid
  445. celestial
    relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
  446. celibate
    abstaining from sexual intercourse
  447. cement
    a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar
  448. cemetery
    a tract of land used for burials
  449. censor
    a person authorized to suppress unacceptable material
  450. censorious
    harshly critical or expressing censure
  451. censure
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  452. census
    a periodic count of the population
  453. centaur
    a mythical being that is half man and half horse
  454. centigrade
    temperature scale on which water freezes at 0 degrees
  455. centrifugal
    tending to move away from the middle
  456. centrifuge
    an apparatus that separates particles from a suspension
  457. centripetal
    tending to move toward an area in the middle
  458. centurion
    leader of soldiers in ancient Rome
  459. ceramic
    an artifact made of clay baked at a high temperature
  460. cerebral
    of or relating to the brain
  461. cerebration
    the process of using one's mind to consider something
  462. ceremonious
    characterized by pomp and stately display
  463. ceremony
    a formal event performed on a special occasion
  464. certitude
    complete assurance or confidence
  465. cessation
    a stopping
  466. cession
    the act of surrendering possession or control
  467. chafe
    become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
  468. chaff
    material consisting of seed coverings and pieces of stem
  469. chagrin
    strong feelings of embarrassment
  470. chalice
    a bowl-shaped drinking vessel
  471. chameleon
    lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color
  472. champion
    someone who has won first place in a competition
  473. championship
    a competition at which a winner is chosen
  474. chancellor
    the person who is head of state (in several countries)
  475. chant
    a repetitive song in which syllables are assigned to a tone
  476. chaotic
    completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing
  477. chapel
    a place of worship that has its own altar
  478. chaperon
    one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
  479. chaplain
    a member of the clergy ministering to some institution
  480. char
    burn to charcoal
  481. charade
    a word acted out in an episode of a game
  482. charisma
    personal attractiveness that enables you to influence others
  483. charlatan
    a flamboyant deceiver
  484. charm
    attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
  485. chary
    characterized by great caution
  486. chase
    go after with the intent to catch
  487. chasm
    a deep opening in the earth's surface
  488. chassis
    the skeleton of a motor vehicle
  489. chaste
    abstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse
  490. chasten
    censure severely
  491. chastise
    scold or criticize severely
  492. chastisement
    a rebuke for making a mistake
  493. chauvinism
    fanatical patriotism
  494. chauvinist
    a person with a prejudiced belief in his own superiority
  495. check
    examine to determine accuracy or quality
  496. checkered
    patterned with alternating squares of color
  497. chef
    a professional cook
  498. cherubic
    having a sweet nature befitting an angel
  499. chevron
    a V-shaped figure or design
  500. chiaroscuro
    the arrangement or interplay of light and dark in an artwork
Created on Thu Sep 12 02:58:02 EDT 2013 (updated Tue Sep 17 05:58:58 EDT 2013)

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