C Flashcards
(33 cards)
CABAL
A secret faction/clique with audacious intentions
CACOPHONY
Harsh/discordant mixture of sounds.
CALUMNY
A false and malicious accusation for defamation.
CANARD
A lie/rumour.
CANDID
Straightforward/Honest in speech/Frank
CAPRICIOUS
Changing one’s mind quickly.(Unpredictable in general)
CARTOGRAPHY
Science of making maps.
CASTIGATE
To subject to severe punishment.
CATALYST
Something/one which bring a quick change.
CATHOLIC
CAUSTIC
Biting in wit (Basically painful/insulting sarcasm)
CHAOS
Great disorder or confusion.
CHAUVINIST
A person showing aggressive/exaggerated patriotism.
CHICANERY
Deception by means of trickery, skills.
CIRCUMSPECT
Wary or aware of risks
CLOYING
Excessively sweet.(in behaviour)
COALESCE
Come together to make a mass or whole.
COFFER
Large chest for money/important.
COGENT
Convincing and well reasoned.
COLLUSION
Secret/illegal conspiracy.
CONDONE
To overlook, pardon, accept(unwillingly)
CONNOISSEUR
A person with great expertise, who can judge others.
CONTRITE
Feeling remorse/sorrow for a wrong action.
CONTUMACIOUS
Rebellious