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GRE C Words
Words beginning with the letter C
15
English
Graduate
12/28/2011

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CACOPHONY
Definition
Harsh, jarring noise.
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CANDID
Definition
Impartial and honest in speech.
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CAPRICIOUS
Definition
Changing one's mind quickly and often.
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CASTIGATE
Definition
To punish or criticize harshly.
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CATALYST
Definition
Something that brings about a change in something else.
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CAUSTIC
Definition
Biting in wit.
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CHAOS
Definition
Great disorder or confusion.
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CHAUVINIST
Definition
Someone prejudiced in favor of a group in which he or she belongs.
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CHICANERY
Definition
Deception by means of craft or guile.
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COGENT
Definition
Convincing and well reasoned.
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CONDONE
Definition
To overlook, pardon, or disregard.
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CONVOLUTED
Definition
Intricate and complicated.
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CORROBORATE
Definition
To provide supporting evidence.
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CREDULOUS
Definition
Too trusting; gullible.
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CRESCENDO
Definition
Steadily increasing volume or force.
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