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1
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Cadence

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Stress or pitch in pronunciation

(noun) Syn: accent, tempo

2
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Candor

A

Frankness, sincerity, truthfulness

(noun) Syn: honesty Ant: deceit

3
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Claustrofobia

A

Fear of being in a confined space

noun

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Cardiology

A

The medical study of the diseases and functioning of the heart

(noun)

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Caricature

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Exaggerated description (writing, drawing), often to make a specific point about the subject

(noun) Syn: distortion, mimicry Ant: documentary

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Clique

A

Exclusive group of friends with shared common interests

(noun) Syn: clan, squad Ant: pupulace

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Caste

A

A distinct social class or class system

(noun) Syn: status

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Coerce

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To force someone to do something

(verb) Syn: compel

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Catharsis

A

An emotional release; purification and renewal

(noun) Syn: cleansing Ant: poisoning

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Caustic

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Acidic; severe, sarcastic

(adjective) Syn: corrosive ANt: kind, mild

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Charisma

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A powerful and irresistible personality

(noun) Syn: charm Ant: repulsion

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Chasm

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A deep gaping hole; an abyss

(noun) Syn: tavine

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Compelling

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Forcefully cause attention or action

(adjective) Syn: forcible, coercive Ant: optional

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Chronicle

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To record events in the order of time

(verb) Syn: record Ant: hide

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Circumscribe

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To draw a line around: to set the limits: to define: to restrict

(verb) Syn: enclose