PSAT 'C' Words Flashcards
Cadence
Stress or pitch in pronunciation
(noun) Syn: accent, tempo
Candor
Frankness, sincerity, truthfulness
(noun) Syn: honesty Ant: deceit
Claustrofobia
Fear of being in a confined space
noun
Cardiology
The medical study of the diseases and functioning of the heart
(noun)
Caricature
Exaggerated description (writing, drawing), often to make a specific point about the subject
(noun) Syn: distortion, mimicry Ant: documentary
Clique
Exclusive group of friends with shared common interests
(noun) Syn: clan, squad Ant: pupulace
Caste
A distinct social class or class system
(noun) Syn: status
Coerce
To force someone to do something
(verb) Syn: compel
Catharsis
An emotional release; purification and renewal
(noun) Syn: cleansing Ant: poisoning
Caustic
Acidic; severe, sarcastic
(adjective) Syn: corrosive ANt: kind, mild
Charisma
A powerful and irresistible personality
(noun) Syn: charm Ant: repulsion
Chasm
A deep gaping hole; an abyss
(noun) Syn: tavine
Compelling
Forcefully cause attention or action
(adjective) Syn: forcible, coercive Ant: optional
Chronicle
To record events in the order of time
(verb) Syn: record Ant: hide
Circumscribe
To draw a line around: to set the limits: to define: to restrict
(verb) Syn: enclose
