List of Vocabulary Words that start with the letter “C” and their definitions.
- cabal – a group of plotters or intriguers
- cachet – a seal on a letter, especially one indicating that it is private or official
- cacophony – a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
- cajole – to persuade someone to do something by flattery or coaxing
- calumny – a false and malicious statement about someone
- camaraderie – a feeling of trust and good fellowship among people who spend a lot of time together
- candor – honesty and straightforwardness; frankness
- cantankerous – bad-tempered and difficult to deal with
- capricious – prone to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
- carapace – a protective outer layer, such as a shell or exoskeleton
- carnivorous – feeding on flesh
- castigate – to criticize or punish severely
- cataclysm – a sudden and violent change or disruption, especially in the natural world
- caustic – corrosive or sarcastic in nature
- celestial – relating to the sky or the heavens
- celestial body – a natural object in the sky, such as a star or planet
- censure – the expression of strong disapproval or criticism
- chicanery – the use of deception or trickery, especially to achieve one’s own ends
- chivalrous – characterized by honor, bravery, and courteous behavior, especially towards women
- chromatic – relating to color
- churlish – rude and ill-mannered
- circumlocution – the use of many words to express an idea that could be expressed more briefly
- circumscribe – to set limits or boundaries on something
- circumspect – careful and wary in one’s actions or decisions
- clarity – the quality of being clear and easy to understand
- coalesce – to come together and form a single entity
- cogent – clear, logical, and convincing
- collusion – secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to deceive or cheat others
- commensurate – corresponding in size, extent, or degree
- commiserate – to feel or express pity or sympathy for someone
- compendium – a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject
- complaisance – a disposition to please or oblige; willingness to comply
- complacent – self-satisfied and unaware of potential problems or deficiencies
- compound – a combination of two or more elements or substances
- compunction – a feeling of guilt or remorse
- concomitant – accompanying or occurring with something else
- conciliatory – tending to reconcile or make peace
- concord – agreement or harmony between people or groups
- concurrent – happening at the same time
- condign – well-deserved and severe
- condone – to forgive or overlook an offense or wrongdoing
- confabulate – to have a casual conversation
- conflagration – a large and destructive fire
- confluence – a meeting or convergence of streams, rivers, or other bodies of water
- conformable – in accordance with established standards or rules
- congenial – suitable or pleasing to one’s nature or tastes
- congruent – corresponding in size, shape, and position
- conjoin – to join together
- conjugal – relating to marriage or the relationship between a husband and wife
