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  1. canvass
    get opinions by asking specific questions
  2. capitulate
    surrender under agreed conditions
  3. caprice
    a sudden desire
  4. captivate
    attract; cause to be enamored
  5. careworn
    showing the effects of overwork or suffering
  6. cardinal
    a vivid red color
  7. caricature
    a representation of a person exaggerated for comic effect
  8. carnal
    of or relating to the body or flesh
  9. carouse
    celebrate or enjoy something in a noisy or wild way
  10. carp
    any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae
  11. carve
    engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface
  12. cast
    put or send forth
  13. castigate
    inflict severe punishment on
  14. catalyze
    spark or trigger a rapid change
  15. catastrophe
    a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
  16. categorical
    relating to or included in a class or classes
  17. catholic
    comprehensive or broad-minded in tastes and interests
  18. caustic
    capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
  19. caveat
    a warning against certain acts
  20. cavil
    raise trivial objections
  21. cavort
    play boisterously
  22. cede
    give over
  23. 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
  24. censor
    a person authorized to suppress unacceptable material
  25. censorious
    harshly critical or expressing censure
  26. censure
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  27. census
    a periodic count of the population
  28. cessation
    a stopping
  29. chaff
    material consisting of seed coverings and pieces of stem
  30. chagrin
    strong feelings of embarrassment
  31. chameleon
    lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color
  32. champion
    someone who has won first place in a competition
  33. chaos
    formless state of matter before the creation of the cosmos
  34. charade
    a word acted out in an episode of a game
  35. charlatan
    a flamboyant deceiver
  36. chary
    characterized by great caution
  37. chase
    go after with the intent to catch
  38. chasm
    a deep opening in the earth's surface
  39. chauvinistic
    fanatically patriotic
  40. check
    examine to determine accuracy or quality
  41. cherubic
    having a sweet nature befitting an angel
  42. chicanery
    the use of tricks to deceive someone
  43. chide
    scold or reprimand severely or angrily
  44. choleric
    characterized by anger
  45. chord
    a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously
  46. chromatic
    being, having, or characterized by color
  47. chronic
    long-lasting or characterized by long suffering
  48. churl
    a crude or uncouth person lacking culture or refinement
  49. cipher
    a secret method of writing
  50. circuitous
    deviating from a straight course
  51. circumlocution
    an indirect way of expressing something
  52. circumscribe
    draw a geometric figure around another figure
  53. circumspect
    careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk
  54. circumvent
    surround so as to force to give up
  55. civility
    the act of showing regard for others
  56. claim
    assert or affirm strongly
  57. clandestine
    conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
  58. clarion
    loud and clear
  59. clarity
    the quality of being coherent and easily understood
  60. clasp
    hold firmly and tightly
  61. clement
    (of weather or climate) mild
  62. cliche
    a trite or obvious remark
  63. clog
    any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction
  64. clot
    a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid
  65. cloudburst
    a heavy rain
  66. clout
    (boxing) a blow with the fist
  67. cloying
    overly sweet
  68. clumsy
    lacking grace in movement or posture
  69. coagulate
    change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state
  70. coalesce
    fuse or cause to come together
  71. coax
    influence or persuade by gentle and persistent urging
  72. coda
    the closing section of a musical composition
  73. coerce
    cause to do through pressure or necessity
  74. coeval
    of the same period
  75. cogent
    powerfully persuasive
  76. cognizant
    having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization
  77. collapse
    break down, literally or metaphorically
  78. collude
    act in unison and in secret towards a deceitful purpose
  79. colossal
    so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
  80. colt
    a young male horse under the age of four
  81. coma
    a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness
  82. combustible
    capable of igniting and burning
  83. comely
    according with custom or propriety
  84. comity
    a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility
  85. commencement
    the act of starting something
  86. commend
    present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
  87. commensurate
    corresponding in size or degree or extent
  88. commingle
    mix or blend
  89. commitment
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  90. committed
    bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a cause or action
  91. commodious
    large and roomy
  92. commonsensical
    exhibiting native good judgment
  93. commotion
    a disorderly outburst or tumult
  94. compendium
    a publication containing a variety of works
  95. complacency
    the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
  96. complaisance
    a tendency to try to please or yield to the will of others
  97. compliant
    disposed to act in accordance with someone's wishes
  98. compliment
    a remark expressing praise and admiration
  99. comply
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
  100. compose
    form the substance of
Created on Sun Sep 17 20:03:02 EDT 2023 (updated Sat Sep 23 01:16:58 EDT 2023)

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