C Flashcards
1
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CACOPHONY
A
harsh, jarring noise
2
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CALUMNY
A
a false and malicious accusation; misrepresentation
3
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CANARD
A
a lie
4
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CANDID
A
impartial and honest in speech
5
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CAPRICIOUS
A
changing one’s mind quickly and often
6
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CARTOGRAPHY
A
science or art of making maps
7
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CASTIGATE
A
to punish or criticize harshly
8
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CATALYST
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something that brings about a change in something else
9
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CATHOLIC
A
universal; broad and comprehensive
10
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CAUSTIC
A
burning, corrosive, sarcastic
biting in wit
11
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CHAOS
A
great disorder or confused situation
12
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CHAUVINIST
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someone prejudiced in favor of a group to which he/she belongs
13
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CHICANERY
A
Deception; trickery
deception by means of craft or guile
14
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CIRCUMSPECT
A
cautious; aware of potential consequences
15
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CLOYING
A
sickly sweet; excessive