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Cacodemomania Pathological belief that one is inhabited by an evil spirit
Cacogenics study of racial degeneration
Caconym Wrongly derived name
Cacophonous Harsh or discordant sound.
Cacophony Harsh sound.
Cacophony Harsh discordant mixture of sounds
Cacophony The unpleasant loud sounds
Cacophony Harsh sound.
Cadaver Dead body.
Cadaverous That which is corpselike.
Cadaverous That which is corpselike.
Caduceus Emblem of medical profession and US army medical corps.
Caesura A pause near the middle of a line
Cajole Persfiade by flattery.
Cajole Persuade by flattery.
Calcivorous feeding on or living in limestone
Caliber Diameter of bore of gun – degree of merit.
Caliology study of bird’s nests
Calligrapher One who uses beautiful handwriting.
Calligrapher/Calligraphist
One who uses beautiful handwriting.
Calligraphy Art of beautiful handwriting.
or
Highly decorative hand-writing
or
Art of carving figures in wood, stone or clay.
Callomania A delusion that one is beautiful
Calorifics study of heat
Calorimeter An instrument used for measuring quantities of heat.
Camaraderie Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together
Cambistry science of international exchange
Cameo Small but noticeable part in a play or film, played by a distinguished actor
Camouflage Disguising of military personnel, equipment, and installations by painting or covering them to make them blend in with their surrounding
Campaign Planned activities for a purpose.
Campanile freestanding bell tower on Church property
Campanology the art of bell ringing
Canard Unfounded rumours or stories
Cancerophobia fear of cancer
Canine That which is doglike.
Cannibal One who eats human flesh.
or
One who eats one’s young.
Cannibal Someone who eats human flesh.
Cannon Heavy automatic guns that fire shells from an aircraft or tank
Cannonarchy government by superior firepower or by cannons
Canon Church law body of principles.
or
General laws, rules, principles, or criteria by which something is judged
Canoness Woman living in a community under a religious rule
Canophilia Love or fondness for dogs
Canophilist Lover of dogs.
Canticle short holy song or sung prayer
Canto Main division of a longer poem.
Cantonment Permanent military station.
Capelocracy government by shopkeepers
Capital Punishment
Putting a condemned person to death
Capitalism Economic structure organized and controlled by capitalists.
or
A doctrine that private ownership and free markets should govern economies
or
Capitation Taxes or payments of an equal amount for each person; the system of payments of this kind
Capnomancy divination by means of smoke
Capnomania An addiction to smoking tobacco products
Capsize Overturn in water.
Caption Titles or brief explanations accompanying an illustration, cartoon, or poster
Captious Fond of finding fault.
Captive Person kept as a prisoner.
Captor Person who makes somebody captive.
Capture Bring under control by force (a place, an enemy, etc.)
Caravan Groups of people, especially traders or pilgrims, travelling together across a desert in Asia or North Africa
or
Company of persons making a journey together for safety
Carburetor An apparatus used in an internal combustion engine for charging air with petrol vapour.
Carcass Dead bodies of animals
Carcinology study of crabs and other crustaceans
Cardiac Pertaining to the heart,
Cardinal Of prime importance.
Cardiograph A medical instrument for tracing heat
Cardiologist Specialist in heart disease.
Cardiology study of the heart
Cardiovascular Of or relating to the heart and blood vessels
Cardophagus donkey; something that eats thistles
Caretaker one who is paid to take care of a building, during the owners absence.
Caricature Pictures, descriptions, or imitations of persons in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect
or
Representation of a person or thing that exaggerates their most striking or characteristic features
Caricology study of sedges
Caries Dental decay.
Carnage/Slaughter
Killing of large numbers of defenseless people
or
Killing of large numbers of people.
Carniology Describe the habits, merits and demerits of a man by seeing his skull (carniologist).
Carnival Public merry making and feasting.
or
Public Festivals, usually one that happens at a regular time each year, that involves music and dancing in the streets, for which people wear brightly coloured clothes
Carnival Public merry making and feasting.
Carnivore One who eats flesh.OrFlesh eater – dogs – cats – lions etc.
Carnivore Flesh eating animal. Or One who eats flesh.
Carnivorous An animal that eats human flesh.
or
one who eats flesh
Carousal Noisy drinking party or merry making.
Carpology study of fruit
Carpophagous one who eats fruit
Carrion Dead and putrifying flesh
Carte blanche Complete freedom to act as one wishes
Cartel Groups of separate companies that agree to increase profits by fixing prices and not competing with each other
Cartographer Person who makes maps or charts.
Cartography Art of map making.
Cartography the science of making maps and globes
Cartomancy telling fortunes using playing cards
Cartoon Drawing dealing with current political events, in an amusing way.
Cartophily The hobby of collecting cigarette cards
Cascade Small waterfalls, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope
Casting couch Used to refer to a process in which actors are chosen for a film/movie, etc. if they have sex with the person in charge of choosing the actors
Casting vote Extra vote given by a chairperson to decide an issue when the votes on each side are equal
Castrametation the art of designing a camp
Casualty Persons killed or injured in a war or accident
Catabaptism belief in the wrongness of infant baptism
Cataclysm Sudden violent political or social upheavals
Catacoustics science of echoes or reflected sounds
Catalactics science of commercial exchange
Catalogue Complete lists of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic order
Catalyst Persons or things that cause a change
Catapedamania obsession with jumping from high places
Catastrophe Denotes the last stage of a tragedy.
or
Events causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster
Catch-22 Dilemma or difficult circumstances from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions
Catchword Popular words or phrases encapsulating a particular concept
Catechectics the art of teaching by question and answer
Catechumen one undergoing instruction prior to conversion to Christianity
Categorical Unambiguously explicit and direct
Catfight Fights between women
Cathedra chair or throne of office for a bishop or other high official
Cathisophobia fear of sitting
Catnap Short sleep during the day.
Catoptromancy divination by examining mirror placed underwater
Catwalk Platforms extending into an auditorium, along which models walk to display clothes in fashion shows
Caucus Groups of people with shared concerns within a political party or larger -organization
Cauldron Situations characterized by instability and strong emotions
Causimancy divination by means of fire
Cavalcade Formal processions of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles
Cavalier Expert in horse riding.orPerson who is skilled in horsemanship.
Cavalier Expert in horse riding.
or
Person who is skilled in horsemanship.
Cavalry Soldiers who fight on horse back.
or
Modem soldiers who fight in armoured vehicles
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Soldiers who fight on horse back.
Caveat Warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations
or
An explanation or warning that should be remembered when you are doing or thinking about something
Ceasefire temporary suspension of fighting : a truce
Celebrate Perform religious ceremony
Celebrity Famous persons, especially in entertainment or sport
Celestial Belonging or relating to heaven
Celibacy State of being unmarried.
or
State of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations
Celibat One who does not marry, especially as a religious obligation Or Priest who has taken a vow not to marry.
Celibate One who resolved not to marry.
or
One vowed to a single life
Cemetery Place or area of land where dead bodies are buried.
or
Large burial ground, especially one not in a churchyard
Cemetery/Churchyard/Graveyard
Place or area of land where dead bodies are buried.
Cenacle room where the Last Supper was eaten
Ceneromancy divination using ashes
Cenobite monk; member of religious group
Cenoby monastery or convent
Cenophobia fear of empty spaces
Censer vessel for burning incense in religious rituals
Censure Expressing severe disapprovals of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement
Census Official counting of the population
or
Official counting or a survey, especially of a population
Centenarian One who lives for a hundred years or even more
Centenary Hundredth anniversary of a significant event
or
Hundredth anniversary.
Centipede An insect with many legs.
Century Period of one hundred years.
Cephalonomancy divination by boiling an ass head
Cephalophore decapitated saint depicted with head tucked under arm
Cepivorous one who eats onion
Ceramics Art and technology of making objects from clay.
Ceramics Art and technology of making objects from clay.
Ceraunomancy divination using thunderbolts
Ceraunoscopy divination using lightning
Cereal Any kind of grain used for food.
Ceromancy divination by means of wax drippings
Ceroscopy divination using wax
Cervine Of deers or the deer family – Deerlike.
Cess A tax or levy
Cessation Facts or the process of ending or being brought to an end
Ceticide Killing of whales and other cetaceans
Cetology study of whales and dolphins
Chagrien Vexation from humiliation or disappointment.
Chagrin Annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated
Chalcography the art of engraving on copper or brass
Chalcotriptics Art of taking rubbings from ornamental brasses
Chalcotriptics art of taking rubbings from ornamental brasses
Champion Person who fights or argues in support of a cause.
Chancel part of church containing altar and seats for choir
Chancery Church office dealing with legal matters and archives
Chandlier Candle maker – Merchant – Dealer in supplies and provisions.
Chantry chapel or altar built for prayers for its benefactor’s soul
Chaology the study of chaos or chaos theory
Chaoraancy divination by examining phenomena of the air
Chaperon Elderly woman In charge of a girl.
Chaperone Persons who accompany and look after another persons or group of people
Chaplet circlet or wreath for the head; short string of prayer beads
Chapter Main division of a book.
Characterology study of development of character
Charisma Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others
Charity Voluntarily giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need
Charlatan person who is vain
or
a vain person.
Charlaton person who pretends to have more skill than he actually has.
Charlton ignorant pretender to skill
or
person who pretends to have more skill than he actually has.
Charnel-house Place where dead bodies (esp. of human) or bones are stored.
Charter Written constitutions or description of organizations’ functions
Chasm Extremely deep crack or opening in the ground.
Chasmophilous Fond of nooks, crevices and crannies
Chasuble sleeveless ecclesiastical garment
Chauffer Persons employed to drive a private or hired car
or
Person paid to drive a privately owned car.
Chauvinist One who is excessively patriotic.
Checklist Lists of items required, things to be done, or points to be considered, used as a reminder
Cheerleader Enthusiastic and vocal supporters of someone or something
Chemistry study of properties of substances
Chemotherapy Controls of infections by chemicals
Chevet east end of a Church
Chiarascuro Distribution of light and shade in a picture.
Chiasmus The rhetorical or literary figure in which words, grammatical constructions, or concepts are repeated in reverse order
Chicanery Use of exception or subterfuge to achieve one’s purpose
Chiliarchy government by one thousand people
Chiliasm belief that Jesus will reign on Earth for a thousand years
Chimere loose sleeveless robes worn by Anglican bishops
Chinamania obsession with collecting china
Chirocosmetics beautifying the hands; art of manicure
Chirocracy government by physical force
Chirognomy divination by studying the hands
Chirography study of handwriting or penmanship
Chirology study of the hands
Chiromanchy Fortune telling through palm reading – palmistry
Chiromancy divination by means of palmistry
Chiropody medical science of feet
Choreography Composition of stage dance.
Choreomania dancing mania or frenzy
Chores Routine tasks, especially a household one
Chorology science of the geographic description of anything
Choronology Arrangements of events according to dares or times of occurrence.
Chorus Groups of singers or dancers performing together in a supporting role in a musical or opera
Chrematistics the study of wealth; political economy
Chrematomania An obsession with money
Chrematophobia fear of money
Chrism consecrated or holy oil
Chrismation sacrament of baptism in Eastern Churches
Chrismatory vessel for holding holy oil
Christolatry The practice of worshipping Christ
Chromatocracy government by rulers of a particular skin colour
Chronic (Illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring
Chronicle Record of events to the order of their happenings.
or
Fictitious or factual works describing a series of events
Chronobiology study of biological rhythms
Chronologer One who writes the details of transactions which made in a country.
Chronological According to sequence of time.
Chronology Science of fixing dates.
or
An arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence
Chronomancy divination by means of time
Chronomania An obsession with time
Chronometer An instrument kept on board ship for measuring accurate time.
Chrysoaristocracy Government by the wealthy; plutocracy
Chrysocracy Government by the wealthy; plutocracy
Chrysology study of precious metals
Chrysophilist Gold-lover
Chthonophagia one who eats dirt
Chutzpah Extreme self-confidence or audacity (usually used approvingly)
Cibophobia fear of or distaste for food
Cimicide Substance used to kill bed-bugs
Cinch Extremely easy tasks
Cincture To gird or surround; belt worn around ecclesiastical vestment
Cineaste Persons who are fond of or knowledgeable about the cinema
Cinematograph It contains a series of lenses arranged to throw on screen an enlarged image of photography
Cinematography Art of photographing and lighting films, also the style or genre of a movie or motion picture
Cingulum Girdle or girdle-like structure; priest’s belt
Cipher Secret or disguised ways of writing : a code
Circuitous (Route or journey) longer than the most direct way
Circumincession the reciprocal existence of three parts of the Trinity in each other
Circumlocution A round about way of speaking.
or
Use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive
or
The use of many words to say something that could be said more clearly and directly by using fewer words
Circumstance Condition connected with a person or event.
Circumstantial Connected with particular circumstances
Circumvent Prevent from being carried out.
Circumvent Pretence of having a virtuous character. Prevent from being carried out.
Ciselure The art of chasing metal
Citadel Fortress for the safety of a town.
or
Fortresses, typically one on high ground above a city
Citation Quotations from or references to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work
Citizen Person who has full rights in a state.
Claim Demand ag one’s own right.
Clairvoyance Power that some people are believed to have to be able to see future events
Clamber Climb or moving with difficulty or a lot of effort, using one’s hands and feet
Clamour Loud and confused noises, strongly expressed protest or demand from a large number of people
Clan Close-knit group of interrelated families, large family, or a group of people who are connected because of a particular thing
Clarify Make clear.
Clarion call Clear message or request for people to do something
Classic That which is acclaimed as an excellent work.
Clatter Continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other
Claustrophobia The fear of confined spaces
or
fear of closed spaces
Claw back An act of getting money back from people it has been paid to
Cleidomancy divination using keys
Clemency Kindness shown to somebody when they are being punished: willingness not to punish somebody so severely
Clerestory upper storey of a Church; windows near the roof of a building
Clergy Priests or ministers of a religion
Cleric Religious leaders in any religion
Cleromancy divination using dice
Cliche Phrases or ideas that have been used so often that they no longer have much meaning and is not interesting
Clientele Customers of a shop, bar, or place of entertainment
Cliffhanger Stories or events with a strong element of suspense
Climacophobia fear of falling down stairs
Climate Weather conditions of a place.
Climatology Science of climate.
Climatology study of climate
Clinology study of aging or individual decline after maturity
Clinomania excessive desire to stay in bed
Clinophilia Passion for beds
Clinophobia fear of staying in bed
Clio Greek muse of history.
Clique Small close-knit groups of people who do not readily allow others to join them
Cloak The thing that hides or covers somebody/something
Cloakroom Rooms in a public building where outdoor clothes or luggage may be left
Clone Persons or things regarded as an exact copy of another
Closet Small rooms, especially one used for storing things or for private study
Clot Thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood, or of material stuck together
Cloudburst Sudden violent rainstorm
Clout Influence or power , especially in politics or business
Clue Object, pieces of evidence or some informations that help the police solve a crime
Coach person who trains a team of players for contest.
or
person who trains athletes
Coadjutor bishop assisting a diocesan bishop and having the right of succession
Coalesce Grow into one – Blend – unite – fuse.
Coalition Union of political parties for a definite purpose.
or
Governments formed by two or more political parties working together
Coax Persuading (someone) gradually or gently to do something
Cobble Producing something from available parts or elements
Cocky Too confident about oneself in a way that annoys other people
Codependency Excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner
Codex An ancient text in the form of a book, official list of medicines or chemicals
Codicology study of manuscripts
Codify Put into the form of a code.
Coerce Persuading (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats
or
Compel to a course of action.
Coercion Intimidation by threat or duress – forceful – compulsion.
Coeval Of the same age or duration – Contemporary with.
or
Persons of roughly the same age as oneself : a contemporary
Coffin Box or case for a dead body to be put in before burial.
or
Long, narrow boxes, typically of wood, in which a dead body is buried or cremated
Cogent Presented in a forceful and convincing manner.
Cognate Having the same source of origin.
Cognomen Surname or nickname.
Coherent Sticking together.
Cohort Groups of people who share a common feature or aspect of behaviour
Cohyponym Word which is one of multiple hyponyms of another word
Coleopterology study of beetles and weevils
Collaborate Work in partnership in art or literature.
Collage Collection of things, which may be similar or different
or
Artwork using various materials
Colleague Associate in an office or institution.
or
Those who work in the same department.
or
People working together in the same office or department.
Collectivism A doctrine of communal control of means of production
Collegialism theory that Church is independent from the state
Colleiny Complete with buildings and work – Coalmines.
Colloquial (Language) used in conversation but not in formal speech or writing
Collusion Secret agreement for a fraudulent purpose.
or
Secret agreements especially in order to do something dishonest or to trick people
Colossus Persons or things that are extremely important or large in size
Colporteur peddler of religious tracts and books
Coma Deep unconscious state, usually lasting a long time land caused by serious illness or injury
Comatose In a coma – Lacking energy – Lethargic.
Comely Pleasing in appearance – fair – pretty.
Cometology study of comets
Comical Causing people to laugh.
or
Causing a quick and excited reaction.
Comity Covered passages with arches along one or both sides
Commemoration Something (such as a special ceremony) that is intended to honor an important event or person from the past
Commentator Eye witness who makes a broadcast.
Committee Group of persons appointed to attend to special business.
Common place Happening or appearing in many places and not unusual : very common or ordinary
Communalism Devotion to one’s community.
Communion Close relationship with someone or something
Communique Official announcement issued to the press.
or
Official announcements about a usually very important piece of news
Community Body of people living in one place, district, etc.
Commutator Device for reversing direction of electrical current.
Commute Travelling regularly to and from a place and especially between where you live and where you work
Compatemity spiritual relationship between child’s parents and godparents
Compatible Able to exist together without trouble or conflict : going together well
Compendium Brief account of a subject.
or
Collection of things (such as photographs, stories, facts, etc.) that have been gathered together and presented as a group especially in the form of a book
Compendium/Summary Brief account of a subject.
Compensation Money given for requisitioned property compensation.
or
Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury
Compere Persons who introduce the performers or contestants in a variety show
Compile Collect information and arrange it in a book etc.
Compiler Person who collects information and arranges it in a book, list report, etc.
Compiler/ Compilator Person who collects information and arranges it in a book, list report, etc.
Compline prayer service held just before bedtime
Compost Decayed mixture of plants (such as leaves and grass) that is used to improve the soil in a garden
Comprecation prayer meeting
Compunction Feelings of guilt or regret
Comrade Close friend one has worked with, been in the military with, etc.
Con(v) Deceiving or to trick (someone) : to persuade by telling lies
Concatinate Linked together.
Conceit Excess pride in one’s ability and achievement.
Concelebrate to jointly recite the canon of the Eucharist in unison with others
Concert Public performances of music
Concetric Having the same centre.
Conchology study of shells
Conchomancy divination using shells
Conclave Private or secret meetings or group
Concordat agreement between the pope and a secular government
Concurrent Happening at the same time
Condiment Something (such as salt, mustard, or ketchup) that is added to food to give it more flavor
Confederacy Union of states, parties or persons.
Confederation Groups of people, countries, organizations, etc., that are joined together in some activity or effort
Conference Meeting for discussion or exchange of views.
Confession Written or spoken statements in which you say that you have done something wrong or committed a crime
Confirmand candidate for religious confirmation
Confiteor prayer of confession of sins
Conflagration Huge destructive fire.
Conflagration Huge destructive fire.
Conflagrative Combustible – flammable – inflammable
Confluence Point at which two things join together.
or
Places where two rivers or streams join to become one: situation in which two things come together or happen at the same
or
Place where two rivers unite
or
Point at which two things join together.
Congenial Having a similar nature, common interest.
or
Present form or before birth
Congenital Present every where
or
Present in all places and at all times.
Congenital Belonging or pertaining to an individual from birth.
Conglomerate Large business that is made of different kinds of companies
Congregation Gathering of worshippers.
or
Assembly of worshippers.
Congress Formal meetings in which representatives or experts discuss important matters, make decisions, etc.
Congruent Identical in all respects.
Conjugal Relating to a marriage or to a married couple
Conjuncture Combination of events, state of affairs
Connisseur One who is well versed in any subject a critical judge of any art particularly fine arts.
or
Person with good judgment on matters in which taste is needed.orExpert in art – the fine arts.
Connoisseur Persons who know a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject
or
Person with good judgement on matters in which taste is needed.
Connotation Ideas suggested by a word in addition to its main meaning
or
An idea or a quality that a word makes you think about in addition to its meaning
Connote Suggest in addition to the fundamental meaning.
Consanguinity Relationship by blood or birth.
Conscience Parts of your mind that tell you whether your actions are right or wrong
Conscription compulsory enlistment for military or other service.
Consecration setting apart as sacred
or
Setting apart for a special purpose.
Consensus collective opinion.
Consequent happening as a result of something
Conservation careful preservation and protection
or
prevention of loss, waste, damage.
Conservatism Tendency of avoiding change in social, religious, political affairs.
or
A belief in maintaining political and social traditions
Conservative Opposed to great or sudden change.
Consistory a solemn assembly or council; a Church tribunal
Consonance An agreement or compatibility between opinions or actions
Consortium Groups of people, companies, etc., that agree to work together
Conspirator One who makes a secret plan against somebody.
Constituency Qualities of always behaving in the same way or of having the same opinions, standard, etc
Constitution Laws and principles to govern a state.
Consul Government officials who are the representative of his or her country in a foreign country
Consultor advisor to a Catholic bishop
Consumer One who uses goods.
Contagious Disease which spreads by contact.
or
Spreading by contact.
Contemporaries Persons living in the same age or period.
Contemporary One who lives at the same time as another.
or
A man living in the same age with another.
or
Existing or happening in the same time period
or
Occurring in the same period of time.
Contempt Lack of respect or dislike for someone or something
Contempt Lack of respect or dislike for someone or something
Continent Restrained in regard to desires or passion – especially to sexual desires.
Contingency Events that may or may not happen
Contour Outlines or outer edges of something
Contraband Things that are brought into or out of a country illegally
Contraceptive Device or drug to prevent conception.
Contract Binding agreement to supply goods or do some work.
or
Make or become smaller or shorter in length or size.
Contradiction Difference in statements
Contrite Showing deep sorrow for wrong doing.
Conundrum Confusing or difficult problem
Convalescence The gradual recovery from illness.
Convalescent One who regains health and strength after illness.
Convalescent One who is recovering from illness
Conventicle Secret religious meeting.
or
Secret or illegal Church assembly
Convention Customs or a way of acting or doing things that is widely accepted and followed
Converage To meet in a point (Rays & illness).
Convert Change from one form to another
Convocation Ceremony held in a university or college when students receive their degrees
Convoy Groups of vehicles or ships that are travelling together usually for protection
Cooper Maker of casks or barrels.
Co-operation Working together for a common purpose.
Coprology study of pornography
Copromania obsession with feces
Coprophagous eating feces
Coprophilia Abnormal love or fondness for feces
Copycat Persons who do the same thing as someone else: a person who adopts the behaviour, style, etc., of someone else
Copyright Legal right to be the only one to reproduce, publish, and sell a book, musical recording, etc., for a certain period of time
Copy-right Exclusive right to publish a book.
Coquette Girl or woman who flirts.
Coral reef A chain of rocks laying at or near the sea.
Corollary Something that naturally follows or results from another thing
Coronation Ceremony of crowning a king.
or
Ceremony in which a crown is placed on the head of a new king or queen
Corpocracy government by corporate bureaucrats
Corporal white cloth on which Communion bread and wine are placed
Corpus Collection of written or spoken texts
Correspondent Person regularly sending news or articles to a newspaper
or
Person with whom one is in correspondence.
Corridor Long narrow passage from which doors open into rooms.
Corrigendum thing to be corrected in a printed book, etc.
or
Things to be corrected, typically errors in a printed book
Corroborate give support of certainty to a statement, theory, etc.
Coscinomancy divination using a sieve and a pair of shears
Cosignatory person signing jointly with others.
Cosmarchy rulership over the entire world, esp. by the devil
Cosmetic substance designed to make the skin or hair beautiful.
Cosmetology study of cosmetics
Cosmography science of the constitution of the whole universe.
Cosmolatry the practice of worshipping the world
Cosmology study of the universe
Cosmopolitan belonging to all parts of the world.
or
one who is free from national limitations.
or
having people of different types or from different countries, and influenced by their culture : showing an interest in different cultures, ideas
or
being familiar with many different countries
Or
person who regards the whole world as his country
Or
free from national prejudices.
or
A person who regards the whole world as his home and is free from regional prejudices
Costegate Correct by punishing;
Coterie small groups of people who are interested in the same thing and who usually do not allow other people to join the group
Coterminous Having a common terminous or boundary.
Cottonocracy government by those involved in the cotton trade
Counsellor Person whose job is to give advice.
Counterfeit Made to look like an exact copy of something in order to trick people
Counterfoil Parts of checks, tickets, etc., that can be kept as a record when it is torn off
Counter-foil Receipt kept by the giver as a record.
Coverage Covering of events
Cpgnate Having the same source of origin.
Cradle/Crib Bed for a new born baby.
Craftsman Skilled worksman who practices a craft.
Craniology study of the skull
Crate Light wooden framework used for goods in transport.
Create Bring something new into existence.
Credence small table for holding sacred vessels
Credentials Letters or papers showing the bona fide of a candidate.
or
Letters or Papers showing that a person is what he claims to be
Credible That which can be easily believed.
Creditor One to whom a debt is owing.
Credo Ideas or sets of beliefs that guide the actions of a person or group
or
concise statement of doctrine; section of Mass followed by offertory
Credulity Trust without proper evidence readiness to believe.
Credulous Ready to believeorA person who readily believes others.
or
Too ready to believe things.
or
A person who believes easily whatever he is told
Creed Idea or a set of principles or religious beliefs
Crematorium Building in which bodies of dead people are burned.
Cremnophobia fear of cliffs and precipices
Crescendo Gradual increase in noise : the loudest point of a period of continuous noise
Crescograph Instrument used for measuring the growth of plants.
Cresendo Gradual increase in force – volume – loudness.
Crew All the persons working on a ship.
or
Groups of people who operate a ship, airplane, or train
Criminology Science of crimes and criminals.
or
study of crime; criminals
Cripple Person unable to walk or move properly.
Crisis Turning point of danger or disease.
Crithomancy divination by strewing meal over sacrifices
Critic Person who is skilled in judging art, music, literature.
Criticism Judgement on literature.
Critomancy divination using viands and cakes
Crocheting Knitting with a hooked needle
Cromnyomancy divination using onions
Crony Persons that somebody spend a lot of time with
Crossfire Shots that come from two or more places so that the bullets cross through the same area
Crusade Long and determined efforts to achieve something that one believes to be right or to stop something that one believes to be wrong
Crutch Support used by a lame person in walking.
Crux Most important or difficult pan of a problem.
or
Most important parts of something (such as a problem, issue, puzzle, etc.)
Crux Most important or difficult part of a problem.
Cryobiology study of life under cold conditions
Cryogrenies Branch of physics dealing with very low temperature.
Cryptarchy secret rulership
Cryptic Difficult to understand : having or seeming to have a hidden meaning
Cryptograph Secret writing.
Cryptology study of codes
Cryptozoology study of animals for whose existence there is no conclusive proof
Crystallography Science of crystallization.
Crystallomancy divination by means of clear objects
Crystalomancy divination using a crystal globe
Ctetology study of the inheritance of acquired characteristics
Cubomancy divination by throwing dice
Cue An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something
Cuisine Food that is cooked in a particular way, style of cooking
Cul-De-Sac Dead end.
Cult System of religious worship.
or
Ways of life, an attitude, an idea, etc. that has become very popular, system of religious beliefs and rituals
Culture All the arts, belief’s and social institutions, etc.
or
Intellectual and artistic aspects of a society.
Culture Ideas, customs and art that are produced and shared by a particular society. Or Intellectual and artistic aspects of a society.
Cupboard Set of shelves used for plates, dishes, Clothes, etc.
Cupidity Strong desire for money or possessions
Curate assistant to a parish priest
Curator One who is in charge of a museum or art gallery.
or
Persons who are responsible for the collection, care, research, and exhibition of art or artifacts
Curfew Signal under martial law for people to remain indoors.
Curia papal court and its officials
Curiosity Desire for knowledge or eagerness to know something.
Currency Money that is in use in a country.
Curriculum Course of study in a school, college, etc.
or
Subjects that are included in a course of study or taught in a school, college, etc
Custodian Care taker of a public building.
Custodian Care taker of a public building.
Custom Usual behaviour of a social group.
Customary According to custom.
Customer One who buys goods from a shop.
Cutline Caption to a photograph or other illustration
Cyberphobia fear of computers
Cyclones The extremely large, powerful, and destructive storms with very high winds that turn around an area of low pressure
Cygnet Young swan.
Cynic One who thinks that human nature is essentially evil.
or
One who has little interest in human sincerity or goodness.
or
Persons who have negative opinions about other people and about the things people do
or
One who has no belief in human progress
or
One who has little interest in human sincerity or goodness.
or
One who thinks that human nature is essentially evil.
Cynicism Attitude to see no good in anything.
Cynolatry The practice of worshipping dogs
Cynology scientific study of dogs
Cynophilist One who loves dogs
Cynophobia The fear of dogs
Cynophobia fear of dogs
Cynosore Centre of interest – something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance.
or
Centre of attraction.
or
Persons or things that attract a lot of attention or interest
Cytogenetics Cell formation.
Cytology study of living cells
Cytolory Dealing with cells.