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4845081871candidadjective truthful and straightforward; frank. synonyms: frank, outspoken, forthright, blunt, open, honest0
4845081872carnagenoun the killing of a large number of people. synonyms: slaughter, massacre, mass murder, butchery, bloodbath1
4845082989carouseverb drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way. synonyms: revel, celebrate, roister;lparty, booze2
4845082990castigateverb reprimand (someone) severely. synonyms: reprimand, rebuke, admonish, chastise, chide3
4845087987causticadjective able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action. synonyms: orrosive, corroding, abrasive, mordant, acid, sulfuric sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way. synonyms: sarcastic, cutting, biting, mordant, sharp, bitter4
4845087988chagrinnoun distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated. synonyms: annoyance, irritation, vexation, exasperation, displeasure5
4845088197charlatannoun a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud. synonyms: quack, sham, fraud, fake, impostor6
4845089085circumlocutionnoun the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive. synonyms: periphrasis, discursiveness, long-windedness, verbosity, verbiage7
4845089483clamorousadjective making a loud and confused noise. synonyms: noisy, loud, vocal, vociferous, raucous8
4845089484coddleverb treat in an indulgent or overprotective way. synonyms: pamper, cosset, mollycoddle; spoil, indulge9
4845089788coerceverb persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats. synonyms: pressure, pressurize, press, push, constrain10
4845090193cognizantadjective having knowledge or being aware of. synonym: informed, knowledgeable, observant, apprehensive, judicious11
4845095172coincideverb occur at or during the same time. synonyms:occur simultaneously, happen together, be concurrent, concur, coexist correspond to nature; tally. synonyms: correspond, tally, agree, accord, concur12
4845095173complacentadjective showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements. synonyms: smug, self-satisfied, self-congratulatory, self-regarding, conceited13
4845097122compriseverb consist of; be made up of. "the country comprises twenty states" synonyms: consist of, be made up of, be composed of, contain, encompass14
4845097638compulsoryadjective required by law or a rule; obligatory. synonyms: obligatory, mandatory, required, requisite, necessary15
4845097639concurverb be of the same opinion; agree. synonyms: agree, be in agreement, go along, fall in, be in sympathy;16
4845098267condescendverb show feelings of superiority; be patronizing. synonyms: patronize, talk down to, look down one's nose at, look down on, put down17
4845099210condolencenoun an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death. synonyms: sympathy, commiseration(s), compassion, pity, support18
4845099211congenialadjective (of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own. synonyms: hospitable, genial, personable, agreeable, friendly19
4845099731conjecturenoun an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. synonyms: speculation, guesswork, surmise, fancy, presumption20
4845103013conniveverb secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur. synonyms: conspire, collude, collaborate, intrigue, plot21
4845103014consortnoun a wife, husband, or companion, in particular, the spouse of a reigning monarch. synonyms: partner, life partner, companion, mate; spouse22
4845104117consternationnoun feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected. synonyms: dismay, perturbation, distress, disquiet, discomposure23
4845104618consumateadjective showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect. synonyms: supreme, superb, superlative, superior, accomplished24
4845104619contriteadjective feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt. synonyms: remorseful, repentant, penitent, regretful, sorry,25
4845105079contumaciousadjective (especially of a defendant's behavior) stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority. synonym: stubborn, rebellious, disobedient, wayward, unruly26
4845105080convivialadjective (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable. (of a person) cheerful and friendly; jovial. synonyms: friendly, genial, affable, amiable, congenial27
4845105683coquetteadjective a stylish woman who likes to flirt synonym: seducer, tease, siren, flirter, tease28
4845107012corollarynoun a proposition that follows from (and is often appended to) one already proved. a direct or natural consequence or result. synonyms: consequence, result, end result, upshot29

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