C-D-3 Flashcards
: a collection of things (such as photographs, stories, facts, etc.) that have been gathered together and presented as a group especially in the form of a book
compendium
: to adjust or mark (something, such as a measuring device) so that it can be used in an accurate and exact way
calibrate
: able to exist together without trouble or conflict : going together well
compatible
: having great charm or appeal
charismatic
: to think about or provide information about the situation in which something happens
contextualize
: closely united
: causing people to be closely united
cohesive
: a person whose job is to carry messages, packages, etc., from one person or place to another
courier
: a woman who has sex with rich or important men in exchange for money
courtesan
: something that is used as a reason for making a judgment or decision
criterion
: to examine books, movies, letters, etc., in order to remove things that are considered to be offensive, immoral, harmful to society, etc.
censor
: to criticize (someone) harshly for doing something wrong
chastise
: a phrase or expression that has been used so often that it is no longer original or interesting
cliché
: to form or think of (a plan, method, etc.)
: to form or make (something) in a skillful or clever way
: to make (something) happen in a clever way or with difficulty
contrive
: to drink alcohol, make noise, and have fun with other people
carouse
: a male chicken whose sex organs have been removed
capon
: a woman who likes to win the attention or admiration of men but does not have serious feelings for them
coquette
: a group of people, companies, etc., that agree to work together
consortium
: a line of riders, vehicles, etc., moving along in the same direction
: a series of related things
cavalcade
: to understand (an action, event, remark, etc.) in a particular way
: to understand the meaning of (a word, phrase, or sentence)
construe
: believing that people are generally selfish and dishonest
: selfish and dishonest in a way that shows no concern about treating other people fairly
cynical
: actions or statements that trick people into believing something that is not true : deception or trickery
chicanery
: of or relating to social events where people can eat, drink, and talk in a friendly way with others
convivial
: something that is done in order to pretend something is true when it is not really true
charade
: used when people are speaking in an informal way
: using an informal style
colloquial
: the most undesirable part —usually used in plural
dreg
: to hide your true feelings, opinions, etc.
dissemble
: extremely poor
: without something that is needed or wanted
destitute
: to dislike (someone or something) very strongly
detest
: skillful and clever
: able to do something quickly and accurately
deft
: to describe (someone or something) as unimportant, weak, bad, etc.
disparage
: expressing a low opinion of someone or something : showing a lack of respect for someone or something
derogatory
: to remove (someone) from a powerful position
depose
: a way of behaving that shows respect for someone or something
deference
: to give or distribute as a charity —usually used with out
dole
: unsure or uncertain : feeling doubt about something
: causing doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion : likely to be bad or wrong
dubious
: an angry and usually long speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something
diatribe
