C Words Flashcards

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Candor

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Frankness or sincerity of expression

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Capitulate

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to surrender under certain conditions

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Capricious

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Subject to whim, unpredictable, freakish

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Cavalier

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A chivalrous man, gentleman

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Cessation

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A bringing or coming to an end

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Chagrin

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Feeling unease because of failure

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Charismatic

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Enthusiastic, charming

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Chivalrious

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having qualities of a knight

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circumvent

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to avoid, get around

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Clairvoyant

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Of relating to, or having power of clairvoyance, foreseen or able to see unseen details.

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Clamorous

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make or mark by outcry or sustained din. Noisy

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Clandestine

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Secretive, stealthy

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Complacent

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Pleased with one’s self, satisfaction

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Comely

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Pleasing in appearance

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Concerted

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Planned or devised by agreement

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Cognition

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The act or process of knowing, perception

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Cohort

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A companion or associate

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Collusion

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a secret agreement or treacherous purposes.

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Conjure

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To affect, influence, or command

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Contravene

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To be in conflict, act against

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Cattywampus

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Askew