C Flashcards
CABAL
A secret faction/clique with audacious intentions
CACOPHONY
Harsh/discordant mixture of sounds.
CALUMNY
A false and malicious accusation for defamation.
CANARD
A lie/rumour.
CANDID
Straightforward/Honest in speech/Frank
CAPRICIOUS
Changing one’s mind quickly.(Unpredictable in general)
CARTOGRAPHY
Science of making maps.
CASTIGATE
To subject to severe punishment.
CATALYST
Something/one which bring a quick change.
CATHOLIC
CAUSTIC
Biting in wit (Basically painful/insulting sarcasm)
CHAOS
Great disorder or confusion.
CHAUVINIST
A person showing aggressive/exaggerated patriotism.
CHICANERY
Deception by means of trickery, skills.
CIRCUMSPECT
Wary or aware of risks
CLOYING
Excessively sweet.(in behaviour)
COALESCE
Come together to make a mass or whole.
COFFER
Large chest for money/important.
COGENT
Convincing and well reasoned.
COLLUSION
Secret/illegal conspiracy.
CONDONE
To overlook, pardon, accept(unwillingly)
CONNOISSEUR
A person with great expertise, who can judge others.
CONTRITE
Feeling remorse/sorrow for a wrong action.
CONTUMACIOUS
Rebellious
CONVOLUTED
Very complex and difficult.
CORROBORATE
To support with evidence
COSSET
treat with great care
COTERIE
An intimate group of few people with common interest.
CRAVEN
Lacking Courage
CREDULOUS
A person who trusts everything/Gullible
CRESCENDO
An increase in intensity.
CUPIDITY
Greed/strong desire
CURMUDGEON
Angry old person
