C List Vocabulary Flashcards
harsh or discordant sound; harshness in the sound of words
cacophony
to persuade someone to give you (something) for free
cadge
the serpent-entwined rod traditionally carried by Hermes, regarded until recently as a symbol of commerce, now regarded as a symbol of the medical profession
caduceus
medicinal agent (or properties thereof) producing a feeling of warmth
calefacient
regulation/dogma decreed by a church council; list of literary works approved as of higher quality
canon
changing often and quickly for no reason in mood
capricious
heartburn or mild indigestion
cardialgia
rapidity of motion or action/haste; speed
celerity
a songstress, esp. at a concert or nightclub
chanteuse
fear of money
chrematophobia
fantastically visionary or improbable; fanciful, existing only in imagination
chimerical
impolite; difficult to work or deal with
churlish
done secretly or in a private place
clandestine
too sweet, pleasant (as a smell), or emotional
cloying
people who have expert knowledge in a subject
cognoscenti (singular:—-e)
extremely skilled and accomplished, almost to a fault
consummate (adj)
feeling or showing regret for bad behavior
contrite
sending off a sparkle, flashing light
coruscate
of or relating to social events where people mingle in a friendly way
convivial
to give someone a lot of care and attention
cosset
a group that is exclusive or purpose; clique
coterie
conceited fool
coxcomb
a person or thing that attracts a lot of attention or interest, something that leads something by being in the center
cynosure
