The C's Flashcards
1
Q
Cabal
A
a secret group seeking to overturn something
2
Q
cacophony
A
a harsh, jarring noise
3
Q
calumny
A
a false and malicious accusation, misrepresentation
4
Q
canard
A
a lie
5
Q
candid
A
impartial and honest in speech
6
Q
capricious
A
changing ones mind quickly and often
7
Q
cartography
A
the science or art of making maps
8
Q
castigate
A
to punish or criticize harshly
9
Q
catalyst
A
something that brings about a change
10
Q
catholic
A
universal, broad and comprehensive
11
Q
caustic
A
biting in wit
12
Q
chauvinist
A
someone prejudiced in favor of a group to which he/she belongs
13
Q
chicanery
A
deception by means of craft or guile
14
Q
circumspect
A
cautious, aware of potential consequences
15
Q
cloying
A
sickly sweet, excessive
