 | Term | Definition |
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chattel |
Any article of personal property. |
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check |
To hold back. |
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chiffon |
A very thin gauze used for trimmings, evening dress, etc. |
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chivalry |
The knightly system of feudal times with its code, usages and practices. |
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cholera |
An acute epidemic disease. |
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choleric |
Easily provoked to anger. |
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choral |
Pertaining to, intended for, or performed by a chorus or choir. |
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Christ |
A title of Jesus |
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christen |
To name in baptism. |
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Christendom |
That part of the world where Christianity is generally professed. |
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chromatic |
Belonging, relating to, or abounding in color. |
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chronology |
The science that treats of computation of time or of investigation and arrangement of events. |
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chronometer |
A portable timekeeper of the highest attainable precision. |
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cipher |
To calculate arithmetically. (also a noun meaning zero or nothing) |
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circulate |
To disseminate. |
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circumference |
The boundary-line of a circle. |
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circumlocution |
Indirect or roundabout expression. |
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circumnavigate |
To sail quite around. |
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circumscribe |
To confine within bounds. |
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circumspect |
Showing watchfulness, caution, or careful consideration. |
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citadel |
Any strong fortress. |
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cite |
To refer to specifically. |
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claimant |
One who makes a claim or demand, as of right. |
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clairvoyance |
Intuitive sagacity or perception. |
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clamorous |
Urgent in complaint or demand. |
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clan |
A tribe. |
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clandestine |
Surreptitious. |
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clangor |
Clanking or a ringing, as of arms, chains, or bells; clamor. |
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clarify |
To render intelligible. |
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clarion |
A small shrill trumpet or bugle. |
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classify |
To arrange in a class or classes on the basis of observed resemblanceÕs and differences. |
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clearance |
A certificate from the proper authorities that a vessel has complied with the law and may sail. |
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clemency |
Mercy. |
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clement |
Compassionate. |
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close-hauled |
Having the sails set for sailing as close to the wind as possible. |
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clothier |
One who makes or sells cloth or clothing. |
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clumsy |
Awkward of movement. |
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coagulate |
To change into a clot or a jelly, as by heat, by chemical action, or by a ferment. |
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coagulant |
Producing coagulation. |
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coalescence |
The act or process of coming together so as to form one body, combination, or product. |
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coalition |
Combination in a body or mass. |
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coddle |
To treat as a baby or an invalid. |
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codicil |
A supplement adding to, revoking, or explaining in the body of a will. |
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coerce |
To force. |
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coercion |
Forcible constraint or restraint, moral or physical. |
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coercive |
Serving or tending to force. |
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cogent |
Appealing strongly to the reason or conscience. |
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cognate |
Akin. |
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cognizant |
Taking notice. |
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cohere |
To stick together. |
