cab n. a compartment in front; where driver sits; small two-wheeled horse-drawn; with two seats and a folding hood; a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
cabal n. a clique that seeks power usually through intrigue; a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)@v. enter into a conspiracy
cabala n. an esoteric or occult matter that is traditionally secret
cabalistic adj. having a secret or hidden meaning; cabalistic symbols engraved in stone
cabana n. used as a dressing room beside the sea or a swimming pool
cabaret n. provides entertainment (as singers or dancers); a series of acts at a night club
cabasset n. a metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century
cabassous n. naked-tailed armadillo of tropical South America
cabbage n. any of various types of cabbage; informal terms for money; any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown for their edible leaves or flowers@v. make off with belongings of others
cabbageworm n. toxic green larva of a cabbage butterfly
cabbala n. an esoteric or occult matter that is traditionally secret
cabbalah n. an esoteric or occult matter that is traditionally secret
cabbie n. a driver of a cab
cabby n. someone who drives a taxi for a living
cabdriver n. someone who drives a taxi for a living
caber n. a heavy wooden pole (such as the trunk of a young fir) tossed as a test of strength (in the Highlands of Scotland)
cabin n. small room on a ship or boat where people sleep; a small house built of wood; usually in a wooded area; the enclosed part of an aircraft of spacecraft where passengers are carried@v. confine to a small space, such as a cabin
cabinet n. a cupboard-like repository or piece of furniture with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display@adj. relating to or used in making cabinets; cabinet wood; relating to or being a member of a governmental cabinet
cabinetmaker n. a woodworker who specializes in making furniture
cabinetmaking n. the draft of a joiner
cabinetry n. the craft of making furniture (especially furniture of high quality)
cabinetwork n. woodwork finished by hand by a cabinetmaker; the craft of making furniture (especially furniture of high quality)
cable n. a telegram sent abroad; an electrical conductor connecting telephones or television or power stations; a very strong suspension bridge; made of wire; a nautical unit of depth@v. send cables, wires, or telegrams; fasten with a cable
cablegram n. a telegram sent abroad
cabman n. someone who drives a taxi for a living
cabochon n. a highly polished convex-cut but unfaceted gem
caboodle n. any collection in its entirety; she bought the whole caboodle
caboose n. the area for food preparation on a ship
cabotage n. the exclusive right of a country to control the air traffic within its borders; navigation in costal waters
cabriolet n. small two-wheeled horse-drawn; with two seats and a folding hood
cabstand n. a place where taxis park while awaiting customers
cacao n. tropical American tree producing cacao beans; seed of the cacao tree; ground roasted beans are source of chocolate
cachalot n. large whale with a large cavity in the head containing spermaceti and oil; also a source of ambergris
cache v. save up as for future use@n. a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons); a secret store of valuables or money
cachectic adj. relating to or having the symptoms of cachexia
cachet n. an indication of approved or superior status; French history: the king could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal; a seal on a letter
cachexia n. any general wasting of body and mind resulting from any debilitating chronic disease
cachexy n. any general wasting of body and mind resulting from any debilitating chronic disease
cachinnate v. laugh loudly and in an unrestrained way
cachou n. a scented lozenge used to sweeten the breath (e.g. to conceal the odor of tobacco)
cacique n. black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
cackel v. make a cackling sound
cackle v. talk or utter in a cackling manner; the women cackled when they saw the movie star step out of the limousine.; squawk shrilly and loudly, characteristic of hens@n. the sound made by a hen after laying an egg; noisy talk
cackler n. a hen that has just laid an egg and emits a shrill squawk; any of various insectivorous Old World birds with a loud incessant song; in some classifications considered members of the family Muscicapidae
cackly adj. like the cackles or squawks a hen makes especially after laying an egg
cacodaemon n. (Greek) an evil spirit
cacodaemonic adj. of or relating to evil spirits
cacodemon n. (Greek) an evil spirit
cacodemonic adj. of or relating to evil spirits
cacodyl n. a poisonous oily liquid with a garlicky odor composed of 2 cacodyl groups; undergoes spontaneous combustion in dry air; the univalent group (CH3)2As- derived from arsine
cacodylic adj. (chemistry) of or relating to cacodyl
cacoethes n. an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
cacogenesis n. inability to produce hybrids that are both viable and fertile
cacogenic adj. pertaining to or causing degeneration in the offspring produced
cacogenics n. the study of the operation of factors causing degeneration in the type of offspring produced
cacography n. poor handwriting
cacomistle n. raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings
cacomixle n. raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings
cacophonic adj. having an unpleasant sound
cacophonous adj. having an unpleasant sound
cacophony n. a loud harsh or strident noise; loud confusing disagreeable sounds
cactus n. any spiny succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World
cacuminal adj. (linguistics) pronounced with the tip of the tongue turned back toward the hard palate
cad n. someone who is morally reprehensible
cadaster n. a public register showing the details of ownership and value of land; made for the purpose of taxation
cadastral adj. of or relating to the records of a cadastre
cadastre n. a public register showing the details of ownership and value of land; made for the purpose of taxation
cadaver n. the dead body of a human being
cadaveric adj. of or relating to a cadaver
cadaverine n. a colorless toxic ptomaine with an unpleasant odor formed during the putrefaction of animal tissue
cadaverous adj. very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
caddicefly n. small moth-like insect having two pairs of hairy membranous wings and aquatic larvae
caddie n. an attendant who carries the golf clubs for a player@v. act as a caddie
caddisfly n. small moth-like insect having two pairs of hairy membranous wings and aquatic larvae
caddish adj. offensively discourteous
caddisworm n. caddisfly larva; constructs a case of silk covered with sand or plant debris
caddy v. act as a caddie@n. for storing tea
cade adj. (of a young animal) abandoned by its mother and raised by hand; a cade calf
cadence n. (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse; a recurrent rhythmical series
cadenced adj. marked by a rhythmical cadence; the cadenced crunch of marching feet
cadency n. a recurrent rhythmical series
cadent adj. marked by a rhythmical cadence
cadenza n. a brilliant solo passage occuring near the end of a piece of music
cadet n. a military trainee (as at a military academy)
cadetship n. the position of cadet
cadge v. ask for and get free; be a parasite; obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling
cadger n. someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)
cadmium n. a soft bluish-white ductile malleable toxic bivalent metallic element; occurs in association with zinc ores
cadre n. a small unit serving as the nucleus of a larger political movement; a nucleus of military personnel capable of expansion
caducean adj. of or relating to a caduceus
caduceus n. an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes
caducous adj. (biology) shed at an early stage of development; most amphibians have caducous gills
caecal adj. of or like a cecum
caecilian adj. of or relating to or belonging to the family Caeciliidae@n. any of the small slender limbless burrowing wormlike amphibians of the order Gymnophiona; inhabit moist soil in tropical regions
caecum n. the cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens
caenogenesis n. introduction during embryonic development of characters or structure not present in the earlier evolutionary history of the strain or species (as addition of the placenta in mammalian evolution)
caesarean n. the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)@adj. relating to abdominal delivery
caesarian adj. relating to abdominal delivery
caesium n. a soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at normal temperatures); the most electropositive and alkaline metal
caespitose adj. (of plants) growing in dense clumps or tufts
caesura n. a pause or interruption (as in a conversation); after an ominous caesura the preacher continued; a break or pause (usually for sense) in the middle of a verse line
caesural adj. of or relating to a caesura
cafe n. a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
cafeteria n. serve yourself and pay a cashier
caff n. (British slang) cafe
caffein n. a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects
caffeine n. a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects
caffeinic adj. of or containing caffein
caffeinism n. poisoning resulting from excessive intake of caffeine containing products
caffer n. (South Africa) an offensive term for any Black African
caffre n. (South Africa) an offensive term for any Black African
caftan n. a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East; an ankle-length (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash; worn by men in the Levant
cage n. made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals are kept; something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement; the goal in ice hockey@v. confine in a cage
cageling n. a caged bird
cager n. an athlete who plays basketball
cagey adj. showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; a cagey lawyer; characterized by great cautious and wariness; a cagey avoidance of a definite answer
cageyly adv. in a cagey manner
cagily adv. in a cagey manner; `I don't know yet,' he answered cagily
cagoule n. lightweight; waterproof
cagy adj. showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; characterized by great cautious and wariness
cahoot n. partnership, league -- usually pl.; in cahoot with the devil
caiman n. alligator-like reptile of Central and South America having a more heavily armored belly
caimitillo n. tropical American timber tree with dark hard heavy wood and small plumlike purple fruit
caimito n. evergreen tree of West Indies and Central America having edible purple fruit star-shaped in cross section and dark green leaves with golden silky undersides
cainogenesis n. introduction during embryonic development of characters or structure not present in the earlier evolutionary history of the strain or species (as addition of the placenta in mammalian evolution)
cairn n. a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path; small rough-haired breed of terrier from Scotland
cairned adj. marked by cairns
cairngorm n. a smoky yellow or brown quartz
caisson n. an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome; a two-wheeled vehicle carrying artillery ammunition; a chest to hold ammunition; large watertight chamber used for construction under water
caitiff n. (archaic) a cowardly and despicable person@adj. despicably mean and cowardly
cajole v. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
cajolery n. flattery intended to persuade
cajolingly adv. in a cajoling manner
cake v. form a coat over@n. a block of soap or wax; small flat mass of chopped food; made from or based on a mixture of flour and sugar and eggs
cakewalk n. a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake@v. perform the cakewalk
calaba n. West Indian tree having racemes of fragrant white flowers and yielding a durable timber and resinous juice
calabash n. round gourd of the calabash tree; tropical American evergreen that produces large round gourds; Old World climbing plant with hard-shelled bottle-shaped gourds as fruits; made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd
calabazilla n. perennial vine of dry parts of central and southwestern United States and Mexico having small hard mottled green inedible fruit
calaboose n. dial; jail
calabura n. a fast-growing tropical American evergreen having white flowers and white fleshy edible fruit; bark yields a silky fiber used in cordage and wood is valuable for staves
caladenia n. any of various orchids of the genus Caladenia
caladium n. any plant of the genus Caladium cultivated for their ornamental foliage variously patterned in white or pink or red
calamari n. (Italian cookery) squid prepared as food
calamary n. (Italian cookery) squid prepared as food
calamine n. a white mineral; a common ore of zinc
calamint n. perennial aromatic herbs growing in hedgerows or scrub or open woodlands from western Europe to central Asia and in North America
calamitous adj. (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin; a calamitous defeat
calamity n. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity
calamus n. any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes; the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally; perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots
calando adj. gradually decreasing in tempo and volume
calanthe n. any of various showy orchids of the genus Calanthe having white or yellow or rose-colored flowers and broad leaves folded lengthwise
calash n. a woman's large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century; the folding top of a horse-drawn carriage
calcaneal adj. relating to the heel bone or heel
calcaneus n. the largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel
calcareous adj. composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk
calced adj. used of certain religious orders who wear shoes
calcedony n. a milky or grayish translucent to transparent quartz
calceiform adj. slipper-shaped; the calceiform lip of certain orchids
calceolaria n. any garden plant of the genus Calceolaria having flowers with large inflated slipper-shaped lower lip
calceolate adj. slipper-shaped
calceus n. an ankle-length shoe worn by ancient Romans
calcic adj. derived from or containing calcium or lime
calcicolous adj. growing or living in soil rich in lime
calciferol n. a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
calciferous adj. bearing or producing or containing calcium or calcium carbonate or calcite
calcific adj. involving or resulting from calcification
calcification n. a process that impregnates something with calcium (or calcium salts); tissue hardened by deposition of lime salts
calcifugous adj. growing or living in soil rich in lime
calcify v. become impregnated with calcium salts; turn into lime; become calcified; convert into lime
calcimine v. cover with calcimine, of walls@n. a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings
calcination n. the conversion of metals into their oxides as a result of heating to a high temperature
calcine v. in chemistry; heat a substance so that it oxidizes or reduces
calcite n. a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone
calcitic adj. of or relating to or containing calcite
calcium n. a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals
calculable adj. capable of being calculated or estimated; a calculable risk
calculate v. make a mathematical calculation or computation; judge to be probable; keep an account of; predict in advance; specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
calculated adj. carefully thought out in advance; a calculated insult; determined by mathematical computation; the calculated velocity of a bullet
calculating adj. used of persons; the most calculating and selfish men in the community
calculatingly adv. in a calculating manner; he looked at her calculatingly
calculation n. the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods; problem solving that involves numbers or quantities; planning something carefully and intentionally
calculative adj. used of persons
calculator n. an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines); a small machine for mathematical calculations
calculous adj. relating to or caused by or having a calculus or calculi
calculus n. a stone produced by concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body; an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
caldron n. a very large pot
caleche n. a woman's large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century; the folding top of a horse-drawn carriage
calefacient adj. producing the sensation of heat when applied to the body; a mustard plaster is calefacient
calefaction n. the property of being warming
calefactive adj. serving to heat
calefactory adj. serving to heat; a heating pad is calefactory
calendar n. a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year; a list or register of events (appointments or social events or court cases etc); I have you on my calendar for next Monday@v. enter into a calendar
calender n. a machine that smoothes or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers@v. press between rollers or plates so as to smooth, glaze, or thin into sheets; as of paper or cloth
calendered adj. (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers; calendered paper
calendric adj. relating to or characteristic of or used in a calendar or time measurement; calendric systems
calendrical adj. relating to or characteristic of or used in a calendar or time measurement
calends n. sing or pl. the first day of the ancient Roman month
calendula n. any of numerous chiefly annual herbs of the genus Calendula widely cultivated for their yellow or orange flowers; often used for medicinal and culinary purposes
calf n. young of domestic cattle; the muscular back part of the shank; fine leather from the skin of a calf; young of various large placental mammals e.g. whale or giraffe or elephant or buffalo
calfskin n. fine leather from the skin of a calf
caliber n. a degree or grade of excellence or worth:; an executive of low caliber; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
calibrate v. make fine adjustments for optimal functioning calibrate an instrument
calibration n. the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument; the thermometer needed calibration
calibre n. a degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
caliche n. crust or layer of hard subsoil encrusted with calcium-carbonate occurring in arid or semiarid regions; nitrate-bearing rock or gravel of the sodium nitrate deposits of Chile and Peru
calico adj. made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned; calico dresses@n. a coarse cloth with a bright print
calicular adj. relating to or resembling a calyculus
caliculus n. a small cup-shaped structure (as a taste bud or optic cup or cavity of a coral containing a polyp)
calif n. the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state; a successor of Muhammad
californium n. a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding curium with alpha particles
caliginous adj. dark and misty and gloomy
caliper v. measure the diameter of something with calipers@n. an instrument for measuring the distance between two points
calipers n. an instrument for measuring the distance between two points
caliph n. the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state; a successor of Muhammad
caliphate n. the territorial jurisdiction of a caliph; the office of a caliph
calisaya n. Peruvian shrub or small tree having large glossy leaves and cymes of fragrant yellow to green or red flowers; cultivated for its medicinal bark
calisthenic adj. of or relating to calisthenics
calisthenics n. light exercise designed to promote general fitness
calk n. a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping@v. provide with calks; calk horse shoes; seal with caulking; injure with a calk
calkin n. a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
call v. assign a specified name to; get or try to get into communication by telephone; I tried to call you all night@n. a telephone connection; he placed a phone call to London; a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
calla n. South African plant widely cultivated for its showy pure white spathe and yellow spadix
callable adj. subject to a demand for payment before due date; callable bonds
callathump n. a noisy boisterous parade; a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
called adj. given or having a specified name; they called his name Jesus; known or spoken of as; though she is named Katherine, she is called Kitty
caller adj. providing coolness; `caller' is a Scottish term as in `a caller breeze'; (Scottish) caller fish@n. a social visitor; the person initiating a telephone call
calliandra n. any of various shrubs and small trees valued for their fine foliage and attractive spreading habit and clustered white to deep pink or red flowers
calligrapher n. someone skilled in penmanship
calligraphic adj. of or relating to or expressed in calligraphy
calligraphical adj. of or relating to or expressed in calligraphy
calligraphist n. someone skilled in penmanship
calligraphy n. beautiful handwriting
calling n. the particular occupation for which you are trained
calliope n. a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard
calliopsis n. North American annual widely cultivated for its yellow flowers with purple-red to brownish centers; in some classifications placed in a subgenus Calliopsis
calliper v. measure the diameter of something with calipers@n. an instrument for measuring the distance between two points
callipers n. an instrument for measuring the distance between two points
callisthenics n. light exercise designed to promote general fitness
callithump n. a noisy boisterous parade; a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
callithumpian adj. of or relating to a callithump
callosity n. an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
callous v. make insensitive or callous@adj. emotionally hardened; a callous indifference to suffering
calloused adj. having skin made tough and thick through wear
callously adv. in a callous way; he callously exploited their feelings
callousness n. devoid of passion or feeling
callow adj. lacking experience of life; a callow youth of seventeen
callowness n. lacking and evidencing lack of experience of life
callus n. an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot); bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone@v. cause a callus to form on; form a callus or calluses
calm n. steadiness of mind under stress@adj. not agitated; without losing self-possession; spoke in a calm voice; characterized by absence of emotional agitation; calm acceptance of the inevitable@v. make calm or still; make steady
calming n. the act of appeasing@adj. causing to become tranquil; freeing from fear and anxiety
calmly adv. with self-possession (especially in times of stress); he spoke calmly to the rioting students; in a sedate manner
calmness n. steadiness of mind under stress; an absence of strong winds or rain; a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement
calomel n. a tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic
caloric adj. relating to or associated with heat; the caloric effect of sunlight; of or relating to calories in food; comparison of foods on a caloric basis
calorie n. unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1C at atmospheric pressure
calorifacient adj. producing heat; usually used of foods; calorifacient chili peppers
calorific adj. heat-generating; the calorific properties of fuels
calorimeter n. determines quantities of heat
calorimetric adj. of or relating to the measurement of heat
calorimetry n. measurement of quantities of heat
calory n. unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1C at atmospheric pressure
calosoma n. any beetle of the genus Calosoma
calque n. an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language
caltrop n. tropical annual procumbent poisonous subshrub having fruit that splits into five spiny nutlets; serious pasture weed; a plant of the genus Trapa bearing spiny four-pronged edible nutlike fruits
calumet n. a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)
calumniate v. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
calumniatory adj. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
calumnious adj. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
calumny n. a malicious attack; the act of defaming
calvaria n. the dome of the skull
calvary n. any experience that causes intense suffering
calve v. release ice; of icebergs or glaciers; birthe; of certain mammals
calved adj. (used of cattle especially domestic cattle) born
calves pl. of calf
calving n. giving birth to a calf
calx n. a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
calyceal adj. (botany) of or relating to or resembling a calyx
calycinal adj. (botany) of or relating to or resembling a calyx
calycine adj. (botany) of or relating to or resembling a calyx
calycle n. a group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus; a small cup-shaped structure (as a taste bud or optic cup or cavity of a coral containing a polyp)
calycled adj. having a calyculus
calycular adj. relating to or resembling a calyculus
calyculate adj. having a calyculus
calyculus n. a group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus; a small cup-shaped structure (as a taste bud or optic cup or cavity of a coral containing a polyp)
calypso n. rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf
calypter n. scale-like structure between the base of the wing and the halter of a two-winged fly
calyptra n. hood or cap-like part covering the calyx of certain plants: e.g. the California poppy
calyptrate adj. having calypters; having a calyptra
calyx n. the sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing a developing bud; usually green
cam n. shaped rotating disk to convert circular into linear motion
camachile n. common thorny tropical American tree having terminal racemes of yellow flowers followed by sickle-shaped or circinate edible pods and yielding good timber and a yellow dye and mucilaginous gum
camail n. a medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck
camaraderie n. spirit of friendly familiarity and goodwill between comrades
camarilla n. a clique that seeks power usually through intrigue
camas n. any of several plants of the genus Camassia; North and South America
camash n. any of several plants of the genus Camassia; North and South America
camass n. any of several plants of the genus Camassia; North and South America
camber n. a slight convexity (as of the surface of a road); a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force@v. curve upward in the middle
cambial adj. (botany) of or relating to or functioning as a cambium
cambium n. formative one-cell-thick layer of tissue between xylem and phloem in most vascular plants that is responsible for secondary growth; the inner layer of the periosteum
cambric n. a finely woven white linen
came past tense of come
camel n. cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
camelback n. an uncured compound chiefly of reclaimed or synthetic rubber used for retreading or recapping pneumatic tires
camelhair n. a soft tan cloth made with the hair of a camel
camelia n. any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers
camellia n. any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers
camelopard n. tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
cameo n. engraving or carving in relief
camera n. a light-proof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other; lens system focuses image on a photosensitive mosaic that is scanned by an electron beam
cameraman n. a photographer who operates a movie camera
camfer n. two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees
camion n. a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides; a low heavy horsecart without sides; used for haulage
camisole n. a short sleeveless undergarment for women; a short negligee
camomile n. Eurasian plant apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis
camosh n. any of several plants of the genus Camassia; North and South America
camouflage n. an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something; device or stratagem for concealment or deceit; the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance@v. disguise by camouflaging
camouflaged adj. made invisible by means of protective coloring
camp n. temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers@v. live in a tent@adj. providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities
campaign v. run or stand for office; engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; go on a campaign; go off to war@n. a race between candidates for elective office; a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
campaigner n. a politician who is running for public office
campaigning n. the campaign of a candidate to be elected
campana n. the shape of a bell
campanile n. a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building
campanology n. the art of bell ringing -- campanologist n.
campanula n. any of various plants of the genus Campanula having blue or white bell-shaped flowers
campanular adj. shaped like a bell or campana
campanulate adj. shaped like a bell or campana; campanulate flowers of the genus Campanula
campanulated adj. shaped like a bell or campana
campeachy n. spiny shrub or small tree of Central America and West Indies having bipinnate leaves and racemes of small bright yellow flowers and yielding a hard brown or brownish-red heartwood used in preparing a black dye
camper n. someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation; a recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling
campestral adj. of fields or open country; living in campestral seclusion
campfire n. a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
campground n. a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
camphor n. a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment
camphoraceous adj. being or having the properties of camphor; camphoraceous odor
camphorate v. treat with camphor
camphorated adj. impregnated with camphor; camphorated oil
camphoric adj. relating to or derived from or containing camphor; camphoric linaments
camphorweed n. aromatic plant of western United States
camping n. the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
campion n. any plant of the genus Silene
campmate n. someone who lives in the same camp you do
campong n. a native village in Malaysia
camporee n. a gathering of boy scouts or girl scouts from a given geographic area
campsite n. a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
campstool n. a folding stool
campus n. a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
campy adj. providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities; campy Hollywood musicals of the 1940's
campylotropous adj. (of a plant ovule) curved with the micropyle near the base almost touching its stalk
camshaft n. has cams attached to it
camwood n. small shrubby African tree with hard wood used as a dyewood yielding a red dye
can v. be able to, have the ability to; preserve in a can or tin; of foods; terminate the employment of@n. airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.; the quantity contained in a can; a buoy with a round bottom and conical top
canafistola n. deciduous or semi-evergreen tree having scented sepia to yellow flowers in drooping racemes and pods whose pulp is used medicinally; tropical Asia and Central and South America and Australia
canafistula n. deciduous or semi-evergreen tree having scented sepia to yellow flowers in drooping racemes and pods whose pulp is used medicinally; tropical Asia and Central and South America and Australia
canaille n. rabble, riffraff
canal n. (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion; a bodily passage or tube conveying a secretion or other substance@v. provide with a canal, as of a city
canalicular adj. relating to or like or having a canaliculus
canaliculate adj. having thin parallel channels; canaliculate leafstalks of certain plants
canaliculus n. a small canal or duct as in some bones and parts of plants
canalisation n. the production of a canal or a conversion to canals; management through specified channels of communication
canalization n. the production of a canal or a conversion to canals; management through specified channels of communication
canalize v. provide with a canal, as of a city; direct the flow of; also used abstractly, as of money or information
canape n. an appetizer consisting usually of a thin slice of bread or toast spread with caviar or cheese or other savory food
canard n. a deliberately misleading fabrication
canary adj. having the color of a canary; a light to moderate yellow@n. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police; (informal) a female singer; a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge; any of several small Old World finches
canasta n. a form of rummy using two decks and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to meld groups of seven of the same rank
canavanine n. an amino acid found in the jack bean
cancan n. a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line
cancel n. a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat@v. postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled; cancel the dinner party; make up for; declare void and nul; make ineffective; remove or make invisible; of cheques or tickets
cancellate adj. (botany) having a latticelike structure pierced with holes or windows; (anatomy) having an open or latticed or porous structure
cancellated adj. (botany) having a latticelike structure pierced with holes or windows; (anatomy) having an open or latticed or porous structure
cancellation n. the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement; the act of revoking or annulling or making void
cancelled adj. (of events) no longer planned or scheduled
cancellous adj. (anatomy) having an open or latticed or porous structure
cancer n. any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream
cancerous adj. of or relating to or affected with cancer; cancerous growth
cancerweed n. sage of eastern United States
cancroid adj. of or relating to a cancroid@n. the most common form of skin cancer
candela n. the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the System International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a blackbody radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin
candelabra n. branched; ornamental; has several lights
candelabrum n. branched; ornamental; has several lights
candelilla n. wax-coated Mexican shrub related to Euphorbia antisyphilitica; wax-coated shrub of northern Mexico and southwestern United States
candent adj. emitting light as a result of being heated
candescent adj. glowing from great heat
candid adj. characterized by disconcerting directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; I gave them my candid opinion; informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared; a candid photograph
candida n. any of the yeastlike imperfect fungi of the genus Candida
candidacy n. the campaign of a candidate to be elected
candidate n. a politician who is running for public office; someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
candidature n. the campaign of a candidate to be elected
candidiasis n. an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
candidly adv. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that; candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience
candidness n. the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
candied adj. encrusted with sugar or syrup; candied grapefruit peel; used especially of fruits
candle v. examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light@n. stick of wax with a wick in the middle
candleberry n. deciduous aromatic shrub of eastern North America with gray-green wax-coated berries
candlelight n. the light provided by a burning candle
candlemaker n. a person who makes or sells candles
candlenut n. large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles; seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes
candlepin n. a slender bowling pin tapering toward top and bottom used in a bowling game (candlepins) with a smaller ball than that used in tenpins
candlepins n. a bowling game using slender bowling pins
candlepower n. luminous intensity measured in candelas
candlestick n. with sockets for candles
candlewick n. the wick of a candle; loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern
candlewood n. any of several resinous trees or shrubs often burned for light
candor n. ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty; the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
candour n. the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech; ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
candy v. coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze@n. a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
candyfloss n. a candy made by spinning sugar that has been boiled to a high temperature
candymaker n. someone who makes candies and other sweets
candytuft n. any of various flowering plants of the genus Iberis cultivated for their showy clusters of white to red or purple flowers; native to Mediterranean region
candyweed n. bog plant of pine barrens of southeastern United States having spikes of irregular yellow-orange flowers
cane v. beat with a cane@n. something people can lean on to help them walk; a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane; used to hit students as punishment
canebrake n. a dense growth of cane (especially giant cane)
canecutter n. of southeastern United States swamps and lowlands
canella n. highly aromatic inner bark of the Canella winterana used as a condiment and a tonic
canescent adj. grayish white; the canescent moon; (biology) covered with fine whitish hairs or down
canful n. the quantity contained in a can
canicular adj. of or relating to the dog days of summer; the canicular heat of the Deep South; relating to or especially immediately preceding or following the heliacal rising of Canicula (the Dog Star); canicular days
canicule n. the hot period between early July and early September; a period of inactivity
canid n. any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles
canine adj. of or relating to a pointed conical tooth; (zoology) of or relating to or characteristic of members of the family Canidae@n. one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
caning n. something made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches)
canistel n. tropical tree of Florida and West Indies yielding edible fruit; ovoid orange-yellow mealy sweet fruit of Florida and West Indies
canister n. a shot-packed metallic cylinder used as ammunition in a firearm; metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
canker n. an ulceration (especially of the lips or living of the mouth)@v. become infected with a canker; infect with a canker
cankerous adj. having an ulcer or canker
cankerweed n. herb of northeastern North America having drooping clusters of yellowish-white flowers; sometimes placed in genus Prenanthes
cankerworm n. green caterpillar of a geometrid moth; pest of various fruit and shade trees
canna n. any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers
cannabin n. a poisonous resin obtained from the hemp plant; thought to be the active narcotic agent
cannabis n. any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs; the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect
canned adj. recorded for broadcast; (`canned' is used informally as in canned laughter); sealed in a can or jar
cannelloni n. tubular pasta filled with meat or cheese
canner n. one who cans foods
cannery n. where food is canned
cannibal n. a person who eats human flesh
cannibalic adj. marked by barbarity suggestive of a cannibal; rapaciously savage
cannibalise v. eat human flesh; use parts of something to repair something else
cannibalism n. the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind
cannibalistic adj. characteristic of cannibals or exhibiting cannibalism; cannibalistic behavior
cannibalize v. eat human flesh; use parts of something to repair something else
cannikin n. a wooden bucket; a small can
cannily adv. with foresight
cannister n. metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
cannon v. make a cannon, in billiards; fire a cannon@n. a large gun that is usually on wheels; (medieval) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm; heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane
cannonade v. attack with canons or artillery@n. intense and continuous artillery fire
cannonball n. a solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon
cannoneer n. a serviceman in the artillery
cannot can not -- cannot but; to be bound to; must
cannula n. a small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication
cannular adj. having hollow tubes (as for the passage of fluids)
cannulation n. the insertion of a cannula into a body cavity
cannulization n. the insertion of a cannula into a body cavity
canny adj. showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
canoe n. small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle@v. travel by canoe; canoe along the canal
canoeist n. someone paddling a canoe
canon n. a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy: the neoclassical canon; a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter
canonic adj. appearing in a Biblical canon; of or relating to or required by canon law; reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality; conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
canonical adj. appearing in a Biblical canon; a canonical book of the Christian New Testament; of or relating to or required by canon law
canonicals n. pl. the vestments prescribed by canon for an officiating clergyman
canonisation n. (Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints
canonist adj. pertaining to or characteristic of a body of rules and principles accepted as axiomatic; e.g. canonist communism@n. a specialist in canon law
canonization n. (Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints
canonize v. in the Catholic church; declare to be a saint
canonized adj. accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing
canoodle v. slang; fondle or pet affectionately
canopied adj. covered with or as with a canopy; a canopied bed
canopy v. cover with a canopy@n. the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit; the umbrella-like part of a parachute that fills with air; a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather
canorous adj. richly melodious
cant n. stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition; a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force@v. heel over@adj. having the slant of a bevel
cantabile adj. (music) smooth and flowing
cantala n. hard fiber used in making coarse twine; from Philippine agave plants; Philippine plant yielding a hard fibre used in making coarse twine
cantaloup n. a variety of muskmelon vine having fruit with a tan rind and orange flesh; the fruit of a cantaloup vine; small to medium-sized melon with yellowish flesh
cantaloupe n. a variety of muskmelon vine having fruit with a tan rind and orange flesh; the fruit of a cantaloup vine; small to medium-sized melon with yellowish flesh
cantankerous adj. (British) stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate; having a difficult and contrary disposition
cantankerously adv. in a bad mood; he answered her cantankerously
cantata n. a musical setting for a religious text
canted adj. departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
canteen n. a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers; sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc.; outside; often for soldiers or policemen; a recreation room in an institution
canter n. an smooth 3-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop@v. ride at a canter; go at a canter, of horses; ride at a cantering pace
cantering adj. riding at a gait between a trot and a gallop: the cantering soldiers
canthus n. either of the corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet
canticle n. a hymn derived from the Bible
cantilever v. project as a cantilever; construct such that only one end is fixed; as of girders and beams@n. projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only
cantillate v. recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant
cantle n. the back of a saddle seat
canto n. the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music; a major division of a long poem
canton n. a small administrative division of a country@v. provide housing for, of military personnel; divide into cantons, of a country
cantonal adj. of or relating to a canton
cantonment n. temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
cantor n. the musical director of a choir; the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos
canty adj. (British) lively and brisk
canulation n. the insertion of a cannula into a body cavity
canulization n. the insertion of a cannula into a body cavity
canvas n. heavy closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents); an oil painting on canvas@v. solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign; get the opinions of people, for example
canvasback n. North American wild duck valued for sport and food
canvass n. the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account; an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people@v. get the opinions of people, for example
canvasser n. (British) someone who takes or counts votes
canvassing n. persuasion of voters in a political campaign
canyon n. (North America) a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
canyonside n. the steeply sloping side of a canyon
caoutchouc n. latex from trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus)
cap n. a tight-fitting covering for the head; a top (as for a bottle); a mechanical or electrical device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to fire an explosive charge; something serving as a cover or protection@v. lie at the top of
capability n. the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally; he worked to the limits of his capability; the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment; the capability of a metal to be fused
capable adj. (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability; capable of winning; (`capable' is usually followed by `of' or `to') possibly accepting or permitting; a passage capable of misinterpretation
capableness n. an aptitude that may be developed; the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
capably adv. in a competent capable manner
capacious adj. large in capacity; she carried a capacious bag
capaciousness n. spatial largeness (especially inside a building)
capacitance n. an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored
capacitate v. cause (spermatozoa) to undergo the physical changes necessary to fertilize an egg; make capable
capacitive adj. of or relating to capacitance
capacitor n. an electrical device characterized by its capacitance
capacity n. ability to perform or produce; the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment; the amount that can be contained; the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons; the maximum production possible
caparison v. put a caparison on; of horses@n. a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
caparisoned adj. clothed in finery (especially a horse in ornamental trappings)
cape n. a strip of land projecting into a body of water; a sleeveless garment like cloak but shorter
capelan n. very small northern fish; forage for sea birds and marine mammals and other fishes
capelin n. very small northern fish; forage for sea birds and marine mammals and other fishes
caper v. jump about playfully@n. any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis; pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces; a crime (especially a robbery); a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
capercaillie n. large black Old World grouse
capercailzie n. large black Old World grouse
capeskin n. a light flexible leather made from sheepskins
capeweed n. European weed widely naturalized in North America having yellow flower heads and leaves resembling a cat's ears
capful n. the quantity that a cap will hold
capibara n. pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent
capillarity n. a phenomenon associated with surface tension and resulting in the elevation or depression of liquids in capillaries
capillary n. a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action@adj. relating to or involving capillarity; capillary action; (anatomy) a capillary network; long and slender with a very small internal diameter
capital adj. uppercase; capital A@n. assets available for use in the production of further assets; the material wealth owned by a person or a business; a seat of government
capitalisation n. the act of capitalizing on an opportunity; the sale of capital stock
capitalism n. an economic system based on private ownership of capital
capitalist adj. of or relating to capitalism or capitalists; a capitalist nation; favoring or practicing capitalism@n. an advocate of capitalism; a person who invests capital in a business (especially a large business)
capitalistic adj. favoring or practicing capitalism; of or relating to capitalism or capitalists; capitalistic methods and incentives
capitalization n. writing in capital letters; an estimation of the value of a business on the basis of its earnings; the act of capitalizing on an opportunity; the sale of capital stock
capitalize v. draw advantages from; write in capital letters; compute the present value of a business or an income; consider funds as capital assets rather than as an expenditures; convert into capital, as of a company's reserve funds
capitally adv. in a way involving sentence of death; admirably, excellently
capitate n. the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metatarsal@adj. (biology) being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip
capitation n. a tax levied on the basis of a fixed amount per person
capitol n. the building in which a legislature holds its sessions
capitular adj. of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter; capitular estates
capitulary adj. of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter
capitulate v. surrender under agreed conditions
capitulation n. the act of surrendering (under agreed conditions); they were protected until the capitulation of the fort
capitulum n. a dense clusters of flowers or foliage; fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn; the upper branches and leaves of a tree
capiz n. marine bivalve common in Philippine coastal waters characterized by a large thin flat translucent shell
caplin n. very small northern fish; forage for sea birds and marine mammals and other fishes
capon n. flesh of a castrated male chicken; castrated male chicken
caponize v. convert a cock into a capon
capote n. a long hooded overcoat; a long hooded cloak
capped adj. used especially of front teeth having artificial crowns; capped teeth gave her a beautiful smile; covered as if with a cap or crown especially of a specified kind; cloud-capped mountains
cappelletti n. small circular or square cases of dough with savory fillings
capriccio n. an instrumental piece in free form usually lively in tempo and brilliant in style
caprice n. a sudden desire
capricious adj. changeable; a capricious summer breeze; determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason; a capricious refusal
capriciously adv. unpredictably; in a capricious manner; there were Turk's head lilies and patches of iris , islands of brilliant blue set capriciously in the green sea
capriciousness n. the quality of being guided by sudden unpredictable impulses; the trait of acting more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment
caprifig n. wild variety of the common fig used to facilitate pollination of certain figs
caprimulgid n. mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled grayish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects
caprine adj. being or pertaining to or resembling a goat or goats; caprine creatures
capriole v. perform a capriole, of horses in dressage; perform a capriole, in ballet
capsaicin n. colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno
capsicum n. any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers
capsid n. a variety of leaf bug; the outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus
capsize v. of boats
capsizing n. (nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water
capstan n. a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane
capstone n. used at top of wall
capsular adj. (anatomy) resembling a capsule; the capsular ligament is a sac surrounding the articular cavity of a freely movable joint and attached to the bones; (botany) of or relating to a capsule
capsulate adj. (botany; of seeds or spores) enclosed in a capsule
capsulated adj. (botany; of seeds or spores) enclosed in a capsule
capsule n. a small container (as one holding electronic equipment); a pill in the form of a small rounded container with medicine inside; a dry dehiscent seed vessel or the spore-containing structure of e.g. mosses
captain n. an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant; the naval officer in command of a military ship; a policeman in charge of a precinct; an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship@v. be the captain of a sports team
captaincy n. the post of captain
captainship n. the post of captain
caption v. provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing@n. translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen; brief description accompanying an illustration
captious adj. tending to find and call attention to faults; a captious pedant
captiously adv. in a captious, carping manner; he was captiously pedantic
captivate v. attract; cause to be enamored
captivated adj. strongly attracted; filled with wonder and delight
captivating adj. capturing interest as if by a spell; Roosevelt was a captivating speaker
captivatingly adv. in a bewitching manner
captivation n. the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror); a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
captive adj. in captivity@n. an animal that is confined; a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
captivity n. the state of being imprisoned; he was held in captivity until he died; the state of being a slave
captopril n. a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation; used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure
captor n. a person who captures and holds people or animals
capture v. succeed in representing or expressing something intangible; capture the essence of Spring; attract; cause to be enamored@n. the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
capuccino n. equal parts of espresso and hot milk topped with cinnamon and nutmeg and usually whipped cream
capuchin n. a hooded cloak for women; monkey of Central and South America having a cowl of thick hair on the head
capulin n. Mexican black cherry tree having edible fruit; Mexican black cherry
caput n. a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure; the caput humeri is the head of the humerus which fits into a cavity in the scapula; the upper or front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
capybara n. pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent
car n. 4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; he needs a car to get to work; a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad; car suspended from an airship and carrying personnel and cargo and power plant
carabao n. water buffalo of the Philippines
carabineer n. a soldier whose rifle is a carbine
carabiner n. an oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes
carabinier n. a soldier whose rifle is a carbine
caracal n. of deserts of northern Africa and southern Asia
caracara n. any of various long-legged carion-eating hawks of South and Central America
carack n. a large galleon sailed in the Mediterranean as a merchantman
caracole v. make a half turn on a horse, in dressage
caracolito n. large Costa Rican mahogonylike tree having light-colored wood suitable for cabinetry; similar to the African lepidobotrys in wood structure as well as in fruit and flowers and leaves and seeds; often classified in other families
caracul n. hardy coarse-haired sheep of central Asia; lambs are valued for their soft curly black fur
carafe n. a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
caragana n. any plant of the genus Caragana having even-pinnate leaves and mostly yellow flowers followed by seeds in a linear pod
carageen n. dark purple edible seaweed of the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America
carambola n. East Indian tree bearing deeply ridged yellow-brown fruit; deeply ridged yellow-brown tropical fruit; used raw as a vegetable or in salad or when fully ripe as a dessert
caramel adj. having the color of caramel; a moderate yellow-brown@n. firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk
caramelise v. be converted into caramel; convert to caramel
caramelize v. be converted into caramel; convert to caramel
carancha n. South American caracara
caranda n. South American palm yielding a wax similar to carnauba wax
caranday n. South American palm yielding a wax similar to carnauba wax
carangid adj. (zoology) of or relating to fish of the family Carangidae@n. a percoid fish of the family Carangidae
carapace n. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
carat n. a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg; the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold
caravan n. a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file; we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels; (British) a trailer equipped with living quarters
caravanning n. the practice of taking holidays in a caravan
caravansary n. an inn in some Eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
caravanserai n. an inn in some Eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
caravel n. a small 15th and 16th century ship with broad bows, high narrow poop, and lateen sails
caraway n. a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed; leaves used sparingly in soups and stews
carbamate n. a salt (or ester) of carbamic acid
carbamide n. the chief solid component of mammalian urine; synthesized from ammonia and carbon dioxide and used as fertilizer and in animal feed and in plastics
carbide n. a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element
carbine n. light automatic rifle
carbocyclic adj. (chemistry) having or relating to or characterized by a ring composed of carbon atoms
carbohydrate n. an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances
carbolated adj. (chemistry) containing or treated with carbolic acid
carbomycin n. a colorless basic antibiotic that inhibits the growth of Gram-positive organisms
carbon n. an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
carbonaceous adj. relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon
carbonado n. an inferior dark diamond used in industry for drilling and polishing; a piece of meat (or fish) that has been scored and broiled
carbonara n. sauce for pasta; contains eggs and bacon or ham and grated cheese
carbonate v. turn into a carbonate; treat with carbon dioxide@n. a salt or ester of carbonic acid
carbonated adj. having carbonation (especially artificially carbonated)
carbonation n. saturation with carbon dioxide (as soda water)
carbonic adj. relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon
carboniferous adj. of or relating to the Carboniferous geologic era; carboniferous rock system
carbonisation n. the destructive distillation of coal (as in coke ovens)
carbonization n. the destructive distillation of coal (as in coke ovens)
carbonize v. unite with carbon; turn into carbon, as by burning; carbonize coal
carbonous adj. relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon
carbonyl adj. (chemistry) relating to or containing the carbonyl group@n. a compound containing metal combined with carbon monoxide
carbonylic adj. (chemistry) relating to or containing the carbonyl group
carborundum n. (trade mark) an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals
carboxyl adj. (chemistry) relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical@n. the univalent radical COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids
carboxylate v. treat a chemical compound with carboxyl or carboxylic acid
carboxylic adj. (chemistry) relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical
carboy n. a large bottle for holding corrosive liquids; usually cushioned in a special container
carbuncle n. deep-red cabochon-cut garnet cut without facets; an infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pus
carbuncled adj. afflicted with or resembling a carbuncle; set with carbuncles
carbuncular adj. afflicted with or resembling a carbuncle
carburet v. combine with carbon, in chemistry
carburetor n. mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion
carburettor n. mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion
carburize v. unite with carbon; carburize metal
carcajou n. stocky shaggy-coated North American carnivorous mammal
carcase n. the dead body of an animal esp. one slaughtered and dressed for food
carcass n. the dead body of an animal esp. one slaughtered and dressed for food
carcinogen n. any substance that produces cancer
carcinogenic adj. causing or tending to cause cancer; the carcinogenic action of certain chemicals
carcinoid n. a small tumor (benign or malignant) arising from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract; usually associated with excessive secretion of serotonin
carcinoma n. any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer
carcinomatous adj. being or relating to carcinoma; a carcinomatous lesion
card n. one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes; a card certifying the identity of the bearer; he had to show his card to get in@v. separate the fibers of
cardamom n. rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning; aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces
cardamon n. rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning; aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces
cardamum n. aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces
cardboard adj. resembling cardboard especially in flimsiness; apartments with cardboard walls; without substance; cardboard caricatures of historical figures@n. a stiff moderately thick paper
cardcase n. a small case for carrying business cards
cardcastle n. an unstable construction with playing cards; he built three levels of his cardcastle before it collapsed
cardhouse n. an unstable construction with playing cards
cardia n. the opening into the stomach and that part of the stomach connected to the esophagus
cardiac adj. of or relating to the heart; cardiac arrest
cardigan n. knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper
cardinal adj. serving as an essential component; a cardinal rule@n. (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
cardinalate n. cardinals collectively
cardinalfish n. small red fishes of coral reefs and inshore tropical waters
cardinalship n. the office of cardinal
cardiogram n. a graphical record of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph
cardiograph n. records electric currents associated with contractions of the heart
cardiographic adj. of or relating to a cardiograph
cardiography n. recording the activity of the heart electronically with a cardiograph (and producing a cardiogram)
cardioid n. an epicycloid in which the rolling circle equals the fixed circle
cardiologic adj. of or relating to or used in or practicing cardiology; cardiologic evidence
cardiologist n. a specialist in cardiology; a specialist in the structure and function and disorders of the heart
cardiology n. the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases
cardiomegaly n. an abnormal enlargement of the heart; mild cardiomegaly is common in athletes
cardiomyopathy n. a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium)
cardiopathy n. a disease of the heart
cardiopulmonary adj. of or pertaining to or affecting both the heart and the lungs and their functions; cardiopulmonary resuscitation
cardiospasm n. a spasm of the cardiac sphincter (between the esophagus and the stomach); if the cardiac sphincter does not relax during swallowing the passage of food into the stomach is obstructed
cardiovascular adj. of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels; cardiovascular conditioning
carditis n. inflammation of the heart
cardoon n. southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots; only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes
cardroom n. a room for gambling on card games
cards n. a game played with playing cards
cardsharp n. a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
cardsharper n. a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
care n. the work of caring for or attending to someone or something; no medical care was required; judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger@v. feel concern or interest; I really care about my work; provide care for; prefer or wish to do something
careen n. pitching dangerously to one side@v. walk as if unable to control one's movements; move sideways or in an unsteady way, as of a ship or a vehicle out of control
career v. move headlong at high speed@n. the particular occupation for which you are trained; the general progression of your working or professional life; the general had had a distinguished career
careerism n. the practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity
careerist n. a professional who follows a career
carefree adj. free of trouble and worry and care; the carefree joys of childhood; cheerfully irresponsible; carefree with his money
carefreeness n. the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you; the trait of being without worry or responsibility
careful adj. exercising caution or showing care or attention; they were careful when crossing the busy street; cautiously attentive; careful of her feelings; with care and dignity; (archaic) full of cares or anxiety
carefully adv. taking care or paying attention; they watched carefully; with caution or prudence
carefulness n. the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; the quality of being careful and painstaking; I admired the carefulness of his work
caregiver n. a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability; a person who is responsible for attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult
careless adj. marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful; careless about her clothes; effortless and unstudied; an impression of careless elegance
carelessly adv. without care or concern; carelessly raised the children's hopes without thinking of their possible disappointment
carelessness n. the quality of not being careful or taking pains; failure to act
caress n. a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it); soft music was a fond caress@v. touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
caressing adj. showing love@n. foreplay without contact with the genital organs
caressingly adv. in a gentle or caressing manner; His voice was caressingly sweet
caressive adj. showing love; caressive words
caret n. a mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text
caretaker n. a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person); an official who performs the duties of an office temporarily; he acted as a caretaker until a new president could be elected
careworn adj. showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering; looking careworn as she bent over her mending
carfare n. the fare charged for riding a bus or streetcar
carful n. the quantity that a car will hold
cargo n. goods carried by a large vehicle
carhop n. a waiter at a drive-in restaurant
caribe n. small voraciously carnivorous freshwater fishes of South America that attack and destroy living animals
caribou n. arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called reindeer in Eurasia and caribou in North America
caricature v. represent in or produce a caricature of@n. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
caricaturist n. someone who parodies in an exaggerated manner
caries n. soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
carillon n. set of bells hung in a bell tower; playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower
carillonneur n. a carillon player
carina n. any of various keel-shaped structures or ridges such as that on the breastbone of a bird or that formed by the fused petals of a pea blossom
carinal adj. relating to or resembling a carina
carinate adj. having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or the keel of a ship: a carinate sepal; having or shaped like a carina or keel@n. birds having keeled breastbones for attachment of flight muscles
carinated adj. having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or the keel of a ship; having or shaped like a carina or keel
caring adj. showing a care; a caring mother; having or displaying warmth or affection; caring parents; feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others; caring friends@n. a loving feeling
carious adj. (of teeth) affected with cavities or decay
carissa n. a shrub of the genus Carissa having fragrant white flowers and plumlike red to purple-black fruits
carjack v. take someone's car from him by force
cark v. disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
carload n. a gathering of passengers sufficient to fill an automobile; the amount of cargo that can be held by a boat or ship or a freight car
carminative adj. relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic or flatulence or griping)@n. medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing
carmine adj. having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies@n. a variable color averaging a vivid red@v. color carmine
carnage n. the savage and excessive killing of people
carnal adj. of the appetites and passions of the body; carnal knowledge; of or relating to the body or flesh; carnal remains; of or relating to or belonging to the body; carnal remains
carnality n. feeling morbid sexual desire
carnalize v. represent materialistically; as in a painting or a sculpture; ascribe to an origin in sensation; debase through carnal gratification
carnallite n. a white or reddish mineral consisting of hydrous chlorides of potassium and magnesium; used as a fertilizer and as a source of potassium and magnesium
carnally adv. in a carnal manner
carnassial adj. (of a tooth) adapted for shearing flesh; the carnassial teeth of carnivores
carnation adj. having the color of a carnation@n. Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors; a pink or reddish-pink color
carnauba n. hard yellowish to brownish wax from leaves of the carnauba palm used especially in floor waxes and polishes; Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax
carnelian n. a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony
carnify v. become muscular or fleshy
carnival n. a festival marked by merrymaking and processions; a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a circus or carnival; the whole occasion had a carnival atmosphere
carnivora n. pl. carnivorous mammals
carnivore n. terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal; terrestrial carnivores have four or five clawed digits on each limb; any animal that feeds on flesh: Tyrannosaurus Rex was a large carnivore
carnivorous adj. relating to or characteristic of carnivores; the lion and other carnivorous animals; (used of plants as well as animals) feeding on animals; carnivorous plants are capable of trapping and digesting small animals especially insects
carnosaur n. large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having huge claws
carnotite n. a yellow radioactive mineral; an ore of uranium and radium and vanadium
carob n. long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute; evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob
carol n. joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ; a joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ)@v. sing carols
caroler n. a singer of carols
caroling n. singing joyful religious songs (especially at Christmas)
caroller n. a singer of carols
carom n. a glancing rebound; a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other@v. rebound after hitting; make a carom, in billiards
carotene n. an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver; yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants
carotenemia n. excess carotene in the blood stream; can cause the skin to turn a pale yellow-red color
carotenoid n. any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals
carotid adj. of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck
carotin n. an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver
carousal n. a merry drinking party
carouse v. engage in boisterous, drunken merry-making@n. a merry drinking party
carousel n. carries luggage to air travelers; large mechanical apparatus with seats for children to ride on
carouser n. enjoys riotous drinking
carousing adj. used of riotously drunken merrymaking; carousing bands of drunken soldiers
carp n. lean-fleshed fish often farmed; baked or braised; any of various freshwater fish of the family_Cyprinidae@v. raise trivial objections
carpal adj. of or relating to the wrist@n. any of the eight small bones of the wrist
carpel n. a simple pistil or one element of a compound pistil
carpellary adj. belonging to or forming or containing carpels
carpellate adj. (botany) bearing or consisting of carpels
carpenter n. a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects@v. work as a carpenter
carpenteria n. California evergreen shrub having glossy opposite leaves and terminal clusters of a few fragrant white flowers
carpentry n. the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood
carper n. someone who frequently finds fault or makes harsh and unfair judgments
carpet v. form a carpet-like cover (over); cover completely, as if with a carpet; as of flowers in meadows; cover with a carpet, as of rooms@n. a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) used to cover a floor
carpetbag adj. following the practices or characteristic of carpetbaggers; carpetbag adventurers@n. made of carpet; widely used in 19th century
carpetbagger n. an outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously
carpeted adj. covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination; the carpeted hallway
carpeting n. a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) used to cover a floor
carpetweed n. annual prostrate mat-forming weed having whorled leaves and small greenish-white flowers; widespread throughout North America
carping n. persistent petty and unjustified criticism@adj. quibbling over insignificant details; her nagging and carping attack
carpophagous adj. feeding on fruit
carport n. for one or two cars; flat roof supported on poles
carpospore n. a nonmotile spore of red algae
carposporic adj. relating to or resembling a carpospore
carposporous adj. having carpospores
carpus n. a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
carrack n. a large galleon sailed in the Mediterranean as a merchantman
carrageen n. dark purple edible seaweed of the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America
carrageenan n. a colloidal extract from carrageen seaweed and other red algae
carrageenin n. a colloidal extract from carrageen seaweed and other red algae
carragheen n. dark purple edible seaweed of the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America
carrefour n. a place where one street or road crosses another
carrel n. small individual study area in a library
carrell n. small individual study area in a library
carriage n. a railcar where passengers ride; a wheeled vehicle drawn by horses; characteristic way of bearing one's body; a machine part that carries something else
carriageway n. (Brit) one of the two sides of a motorway where traffic travels in one direction only usually in two or three lanes
carrier n. someone whose employment involves carrying something; the bonds were transmitted by carrier; a vehicle designed to carry something; a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for take-offs and landings
carrion n. dead and rotting flesh; unfit for human food; the dead and rotting body of an animal
carrizo n. tall North American reed having relative wide leaves and large plumelike panicles; widely distributed in moist areas; used for mats, screens and arrow shafts
carrot n. deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant; perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties for its long conical deep-orange edible roots; temperate and tropical regions; orange root; important source of carotene
carrottop n. someone who has red hair
carroty adj. resembling the bright orange of the root of the carrot plant; a boy with carroty hair
carrousel n. merry-go-round
carry v. move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body; You must carry your camping gear; have with oneself; have on one's person; I always carry money@n. the act of carrying something
carryall n. a capacious bag or basket
carrycot n. box-shaped with handles for a baby to sleep in
carsick adj. experiencing motion sickness
cart n. a heavy open vehicle usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal; pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels; he used a handcart to carry the rocks away@v. draw slowly or heavily; transport something in a cart
cartage n. the work of carting
carte n. a list of dishes available at a restaurant
cartel n. a consortium of companies formed to limit competition
carter n. someone whose work is driving carts
cartesian adj. of or relating to Rene Descartes or his works
carthorse n. horse kept for pulling carts
cartilage n. tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
cartilaginous adj. difficult to chew
carting n. the work of carting
cartload n. the quantity that a cart holds
cartographer n. a person who makes maps
cartographic adj. of or relating to the making of maps or charts
cartographical adj. of or relating to the making of maps or charts
cartography n. the making of maps and charts
carton n. the quantity contained in a carton; a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top
cartonful n. the quantity contained in a carton
cartoon v. draw cartoons of@n. a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine; a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence
cartoonist n. a person who draws cartoons
cartouch n. usually with paper casing
cartouche n. usually with paper casing
cartridge n. cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun; a light-tight container holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required
cartroad n. any road or path affording passage especially a rough one
cartwheel n. has wooden spokes and a metal rim; acrobatic revolutions with the body turned sideways and the arms and legs outstretched like the spokes of a wheel@v. do cartwheels: perform an acrobatic movement using both hands and feet
cartwright n. a workman who makes and repairs carts and wagons
caruncle n. an outgrowth on a plant or animal such as a fowl's wattle or a protuberance near the hilum of certain seeds
caruncula n. an outgrowth on a plant or animal such as a fowl's wattle or a protuberance near the hilum of certain seeds
caruncular adj. resembling a caruncle
carunculate adj. having a caruncle
carunculated adj. having a caruncle
carunculous adj. resembling a caruncle
carve v. form by carving; engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface; carve one's name into the bark; cut to pieces
carved adj. made for formed by carving (`carven' is archaic or literary); the carved fretwork
carven adj. made for formed by carving (`carven' is archaic or literary); stood as if carven from stone
carver n. makes decorative wooden panels; an artist who creates sculptures; someone who carves the meat
carving n. an object created by carving (as wood or ivory or stone); cutting away parts to create a desired shape; making figures or designs in three dimensions
caryatid n. a supporting column carved in the shape of a person
caryopsis n. dry seedlike fruit produced by the cereal grasses: e.g. wheat, barley, Indian corn
casaba n. melon having yellowish rind and whitish flesh
casava n. any of several plants of the genus Manihot having fleshy roots yielding a nutritious starch
cascabel n. bell attached to a sleigh, or to harness of horse pulling a sleigh
cascade v. rush down in big quantities, like a cascade; arrange (open windows) on a computer desktop so that they overlap each other, with the title bars visible@n. a steep descent of the water of a river
cascara n. dried bark of the cascara buckthorn used as a laxative
cascarilla n. West Indian shrub with aromatic bark
case v. look over, usually with the intention to rob; enclose in, or as if in, a case; put into a case@n. (law) a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; an occurrence of something
caseate v. turn into cheese, of milk; become cheeselike, of necrotic tissue
casebook adj. according to or characteristic of a casebook or textbook; typical; a casebook schizophrenic@n. a book in which detailed written records of a case are kept and which are a source of information for subsequent work
cased adj. covered or protected with or as if with a case; knights cased in steel; enclosed in a case
caseful n. the quantity contained in a case
casein n. a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives; a water-base paint made with casein (which is a protein precipitated from milk)
casement n. a window that is hinged (usually on one side)
caseous adj. of damaged or necrotic tissue; cheeselike
casern n. military barracks in a garrison town
casework n. close sociological study of a maladjusted person or family for diagnosis and treatment
caseworker n. someone employed to provide social services (especially to the disadvantaged)
caseworm n. insect larva that constructs a protective case around its body
cash n. money in the form of bills or coins; prompt payment for goods or services in currency or by check@v. exchange for cash
cashable adj. able to be converted into ready money; a cashable check
cashbox n. a box for holding cash
cashed adj. for which money has been paid; a cashed check
cashew n. tropical American evergreen tree bearing kidney-shaped nuts that are edible only when roasted; kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted
cashier n. an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money@v. discard or do away with; cashier the literal sense of this word; discharge with dishonor, as in the army
cashmere n. a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat; the wool of the Kashmir goat
casing n. the outer covering or housing of something; the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire; the enclosing frame around a door or window opening
casino n. a public building for gambling and entertainment; a card game in which cards face up on the table are taken with eligible cards in the hand
cask n. the quantity a cask will hold; a cylindrical container that holds liquids
casket v. enclose in a casket@n. in which a corpse is buried or cremated; small and often ornate for holding jewels or other valuables
caskful n. the quantity a cask will hold
casque n. (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor
casquet n. a light open helmet without a visor or beaver
casquetel n. a light open helmet without a visor or beaver
cassareep n. flavoring made by boiling down the juice of the bitter cassava; used in West Indian cooking
cassava n. a starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca; a staple food in the tropics; cassava root eaten as a staple food after drying and leaching; source of tapioca
casserole n. food cooked and served in a casserole; large deep dish in which food can be cooked and served
cassette n. a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video
cassia n. any of various trees or shrubs of the genus Cassia having pinnately compound leaves and usually yellow flowers followed by long seedpods; Chinese tree with aromatic bark; yields a less desirable cinnamon than Ceylon cinnamon
cassie n. tropical American thorny shrub or small tree; fragrant yellow flowers used in making perfumery
cassino n. a card game in which cards face up on the table are taken with eligible cards in the hand
cassiri n. a drink resembling beer; made from fermented cassava juice
cassiterite n. a hard heavy dark mineral that is the chief source of tin
cassock n. an ankle-length black garment worn by priests or choristers
cassocked adj. dressed in a cassock; cassocked monks
cassowary n. large black flightless bird of Australia and New Guinea having a horny head crest
cast adj. (of molten metal or glass) formed by pouring or pressing into a mold@v. put or send forth; cast a spell; deposit; cast a vote; select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet@n. the actors in a play
castanets n. a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
castaway n. a person who is rejected (from society or home); a shipwrecked person@adj. suffering the misfortune of shipwreck; cast off as valueless
caste n. social status or position conferred by a system based on class: lose caste by doing work beneath one's station; (Hindu) a hereditary social class stratified according to ritual purity
casteless adj. (India) not belonging to or having been expelled from a caste and thus having no place or status in society; the foreigner was a casteless person
castellated adj. (of a building) having turrets and battlements in the style of a castle
caster n. a pivoting wheel attached to the bottom of furniture or trucks or portable machines to make them movable
castigate v. censure severely
castigation n. a severe scolding; verbal punishment
casting n. object formed by a mold; the act of creating something by casting it in a mold; the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel; the choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie
castle v. move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king; in chess@n. a large and stately mansion; a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack
castled adj. (of a building) having turrets and battlements in the style of a castle
castling n. interchanging the positions of the king and a rook
castoff n. a cast-off person or thing
castor n. a pivoting wheel attached to the bottom of furniture or trucks or portable machines to make them movable; a hat made of beaver fur or similar material
castrate v. remove the testicles of a male animal@n. a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
castrated adj. deprived of sexual capacity or sexual attributes
castration n. surgical removal of the testes or ovaries (usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer in men); bilateral castration results in sterilization
castrato n. a male singer who was castrated before puberty and retains a soprano or alto voice
casual adj. marked by blithe unconcern; an ability to interest casual students; without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand; a casual remark; suited for everyday use; casual clothes
casually adv. not methodically or according to plan; he dealt with his course work casually; in an unconcerned manner; glanced casually at the headlines
casualness n. a casual manner
casualty n. someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement; someone injured or killed in an accident; an accident that causes someone to die; a decrease of military personnel or equipment
casuarina n. any of various trees and shrubs of the genus Casuarina having jointed horsetaillike stems and whorls of scalelike leaves; some yield heavy hardwood
casuist n. someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious
casuistic adj. of or relating to or practicing casuistry; overly subtle casuistic reasoning; of or relating to the use of ethical principles to resolve moral problems
casuistical adj. of or relating to or practicing casuistry; of or relating to the use of ethical principles to resolve moral problems
casuistry n. argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading; moral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas
cat n. feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and being unable to roar; domestic cats; wildcats; an informal term for a youth or man; a spiteful woman gossip; what a cat she is!; a whip with nine knotted cords@v. beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails
catabiosis n. normal aging of cells
catabolic adj. relating to or characterized by catabolism; characterized by destructive metabolism
catabolism n. breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy
catabolize v. subject to catabolism, as in chemistry
catachresis n. strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as `blatant' to mean `flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: `blind mouths')
catachrestic adj. constituting or characterized by or given to catachresis
catachrestical adj. constituting or characterized by or given to catachresis
cataclinal adj. (geology) of valleys and rivers; running in the direction of the dip in surrounding rock strata
cataclysm n. a sudden violent change in the earth's surface; an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
cataclysmal adj. severely destructive
cataclysmic adj. severely destructive; cataclysmic nuclear war
catacomb n. an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome)
catacorner adj. slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line
catadromous adj. migrating from fresh water to the sea to spawn
catafalque n. a decorated bier on which a coffin rests in state during a funeral
catalase n. enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; decomposes hydrogen peroxide into hydrogen and water
catalatic adj. of or relating to the enzyme catalase
catalectic adj. (verse) metrically incomplete; especially lacking one or more syllables in the final metrical foot
catalepsy n. a trancelike state with loss of voluntary motion and failure to react to stimuli
cataleptic adj. of or having characteristics of or affected with catalepsy; cataleptic persons@n. a person suffering from catalepsy
catalog n. a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things; he found it in the Sears catalog; a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically@v. make a catalogue, compile a catalogue of something; make a catalog of
cataloger n. a librarian who classifies publication according to a categorial system
catalogue v. make a catalog of; make a catalogue, compile a catalogue of something@n. a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically; it does not pretend to be a catalogue of his achievements
catalogued adj. entered in a catalogue
cataloguer n. a librarian who classifies publication according to a categorial system
catalpa n. tree of the genus Catalpa with large leaves and white flowers followed by long slender pods
catalufa n. brightly colored carnivorous fish of western Atlantic and West Indies waters
catalysis n. acceleration of a chemical reaction induced the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction
catalyst n. (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected; something that causes an important event to happen; the invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country
catalytic adj. relating to or causing or involving catalysis; catalytic reactions
catalyze v. change by catalysis or cause to catalyze; of chemical compounds
catamaran n. a sailboat with two parallel hulls held together by single deck
catamenia n. the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause
catamenial adj. of or relating to menstruation or the menses
catamount n. short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears; valued for their fur; large American feline resembling a lion
catamountain n. bushy-tailed European wildcat resembling the domestic tabby and regarded as the ancestor of the domestic cat
catananche n. any of several plants of the genus Catananche having long-stalked heads of blue or yellow flowers
cataphasia n. a speech disorder in which the same word is repeated several times in succession
cataphoresis n. the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode
cataphoretic adj. of or relating to electrophoresis
cataplasia n. (biology) degenerative reversion of cells or tissue to a less differentiated or more primitive form
cataplasm n. a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.
cataplastic adj. of or relating to cataplasia
catapult n. launches aircraft from a warship; Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones; an ancient heavy war engine for hurling large stones@v. shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult; hurl as if with a sling
catapultian adj. of or like a catapult
catapultic adj. of or like a catapult; a catapultic kind of action
cataract n. clouding of the natural lens of the eye; a steep descent of the water of a river
catarrh n. inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus
catarrhal adj. of or relating to catarrh; catarrhal fever is any of several respiratory or oral diseases of livestock such as bluetongue in horses and sheep
catastrophe n. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune; lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system; a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
catastrophic adj. extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin; a catastrophic depression
catatonia n. extreme tonus; muscular rigidity; a common symptom in catatonic schizophrenia
catatonic adj. (medical) characterized by catatonia especially either rigidity or extreme laxness of limbs
catbird n. any of various birds of the Australian region whose males build ornamented structures resembling bowers in order to attract females; North American songbird whose call resembles a cat's mewing
catboat n. a boat with a single mast set far forward
catbrier n. a very prickly woody vine of the eastern United States growing in tangled masses having tough round stems with shiny leathery leaves and small greenish flowers followed by clusters of inedible shiny black berries
catcall v. utter catcalls at@n. a cry expressing disapproval
catch v. discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state@n. a hidden drawback; it sounds good but what's the catch?; the quantity that was caught
catchall n. something to hold a variety of odds and ends
catcher n. (baseball or softball) the person who plays the position of catcher
catchfly n. any plant of the genus Silene; mostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zone
catching adj. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection@n. playing the position of catcher on a baseball team; the act of detecting something; catching sight of something; becomeing infected; catching cold is sometimes unavoidable
catchment n. a structure in which water is collected
catchpenny adj. designed to sell quickly without concern for quality; catchpenny ornaments
catchup variant of catsup
catchweed n. annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia
catchword n. a favorite saying of a sect or political group
catchy adj. having concealed difficulty; a catchy question; likely to attract attention; a catchy title for a movie
catclaw n. erect shrub with small if any spines having racemes of white to yellow flowers followed by curved pointed pods and black shiny seeds; West Indies and Florida
catechesis n. oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation)
catechetic adj. of or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism; (theology) of or relating to or involving catechesis
catechetical adj. (theology) of or relating to or involving catechesis
catechise v. give religious instructions to; give religious instructions to; examine through questioning and answering
catechism n. a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views; an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
catechismal adj. (religion) of or relating to a catechism summarizing the principles of Christianity
catechist n. one who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism
catechistic adj. of or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism; the catechistic method
catechize v. examine through questioning and answering; give religious instructions to; give religious instructions to
catecholamine n. any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland
catechu n. extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dying and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally
catechumen n. a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist
categorial adj. relating to the concept of categories; the applicants were classified according to a categorial system
categoric adj. not modified or restricted by reservations
categorical adj. relating to or included in a category; not modified or restricted by reservations; a categorical denial
categorically adv. in an unqualified manner
categorisation n. the grouping of things by classes or categories
categorization n. a group of people or things arranged by class or category; the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories; the grouping of things by classes or categories
categorize v. place into a category; assign to categories; Children learn early on to categorize
categorized adj. arranged into categories
category n. a collection of things sharing a common attribute; a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme
catenary n. the curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points
catenate v. arrange in a series of rings or chains, as for spores
catenulate v. arrange in a series of rings or chains, as for spores@adj. having a chainlike form; catenulate bacterial cell colonies
cater v. provide what is desired or needed, esp. support, food or sustenance; supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets
catercorner adj. slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line
catercornered adv. (or adj); in a diagonal or oblique position
caterer n. someone who provides food and service (as for a party)
catering n. providing food and services
caterpillar n. a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth@adj. having caterpillar treads or tracks on the wheels; a caterpillar-tracked earthmover
caterwaul v. utter shrieks, as of cats@n. the yowling sound made by a cat in heat
catfish n. flesh of scaleless food fish of the southern United States; often farmed; large ferocious northern deep-sea food fishes with strong teeth and no pelvic fins
catgut n. perennial subshrub of eastern North America having downy leaves yellowish and rose flowers and; source of rotenone; a strong cord made from the intestines of sheep and used in surgery
catharsis n. (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions; purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
cathartic n. a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels@adj. emotionally purging; emotionally purging (of e.g. art); strongly laxative
cathartid n. large birds of prey superficially similar to Old World vultures
cathect v. inject with libidinal energy
cathectic adj. (psychoanalysis) of or relating to cathexis
cathedra n. the official chair of a bishop
cathedral adj. of or relating to or resembling a cathedral; tall trees whose branches met to form cathedral arches over the path; relating to or containing or issuing from a bishop's office or throne@n. any large and important church
catheter n. a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids
catheterize v. insert a catheter into, as into a body part such as the bladder
cathexis n. (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object; Freud thought of cathexis as a psychic analog of an electrical charge
cathode n. negative pole
cathodic adj. of or at or pertaining to a cathode; cathodic deposition of metals
catholic adj. free from provincial prejudices or attachments; catholic in one's tastes
catholicity n. the quality of being universal; existing everywhere
catholicize v. cause to adopt catholicism
cathouse n. a building where prostitutes are available
cation n. a positively charged atom
cationic adj. of or relating to cations
catkin n. a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence
catkinate adj. resembling a catkin
catlike adj. quiet and stealthy
catling n. a long double-edged knife used for amputations
catmint n. hairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike; used in the past as a domestic remedy; strongly attractive to cats
catnap v. take a siesta@n. a short sleep (usually not in bed)
catnip n. hairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike; used in the past as a domestic remedy; strongly attractive to cats
catoptric adj. of or relating to catoptrics; produced by or based on mirrors
catoptrical adj. of or relating to catoptrics; produced by or based on mirrors
catoptrics n. branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors
catostomid n. a cypriniform fish of the family Catostomidae
catsup n. thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes
cattail n. tall erect herbs with sword-shaped leaves; cosmopolitan in fresh and salt marshes
cattalo n. hardy breed of cattle resulting from crossing domestic cattle with the American buffalo; yields leaner beef than conventional breeds
cattie n. any of various units of weight used in SE Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams)
cattiness n. malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty
cattish adj. marked by or arising from malice
cattle n. domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age: so many head of cattle
cattleman n. a man who raises (or tends) cattle; a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
cattleship n. a cargo ship for the transport of livestock
cattleya n. any orchid of the genus Cattleya characterized by a hood-shaped three-lobed lip enclosing the column; among the most popular and most extravagantly beautiful orchids known
catty adj. marked by or arising from malice; a catty remark@n. any of various units of weight used in SE Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams)
catwalk n. narrow; models display clothes on it at a fashion show; narrow pathway high in the air (as above a stage; between parts of a building; along a bridge)
caucasian adj. of or relating to Caucasian people
caucasoid adj. of or relating to Caucasian people
caucus n. a closed political meeting@v. meet to select a candidate or promote a policy
cauda n. any taillike structure
caudad adv. toward the posterior end of the body
caudal adj. constituting or relating to a tail; caudal appendage; resembling a tail; (of quadrupeds) situated in or directed toward the part of the body from which the tail arises; caudal fins
caudally adv. toward the posterior end of the body
caudate adj. (zoology) having a tail or taillike appendage; of a leaf shape; tapering gradually into a long taillike tip@n. amphibians that resemble lizards
caudated adj. (zoology) having a tail or taillike appendage
caudex n. persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant; woody stem of palms and tree ferns
caught past tense of catch
caul n. the inner embryonic membrane of higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth); part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines
cauldron n. a very large pot
caulescent adj. (botany) producing a well-developed stem above ground
cauliflower n. a plant having a large edible head of crowded white flower buds; compact head of white undeveloped flowers
cauline adj. (botany) producing a well-developed stem above ground; (botany) especially of leaves; growing on a stem especially on the upper part of a stem; cauline leaves
caulk v. seal with caulking; caulk the window
caulked adj. having cracks and crevices stopped up with a filler; having the seams between planks packed with waterproof material
causa n. (law) a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
causal adj. involving or constituting a cause; causing; a causal relationship between scarcity and higher prices
causalgia n. a burning pain in a limb along the course of a peripheral nerve; usually associated with skin changes
causality n. the relation between causes and effects
causally adv. in a causal fashion; causally efficacious powers
causation n. the act of causing something to happen
causative adj. producing an effect; poverty as a causative factor in crime
cause n. events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something; they are trying to determine the cause of the crash@v. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; cause a commotion
causeless adj. having no justifying cause or reason; a senseless, causeless murder; having no cause or apparent cause; a causeless miracle
causerie n. light informal conversation for social occasions
causeway v. provide with a causeway; pave a road with cobblestones or pebbles@n. a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand
causing n. the act of causing something to happen
caustic n. any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue@adj. harsh or corrosive in tone; caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics; of a substance, especially a strong acid
caustically adv. in a caustic vitriolic manner; he addressed her caustically
cauterisation n. the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing
cauterization n. the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing
cauterize v. burn or sear (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
cautery n. an instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it
caution n. the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; a man of caution; a warning against certain acts; judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; he exercised caution in opening the door@v. warn strongly; put on guard
cautionary adj. tending to ward off; serving to warn
cautious adj. showing careful forethought; avoiding excess; cautious in attitude and careful in actions; prudent; a cautious answer; unwilling to take risks@n. people who are fearful and cautious
cautiously adv. with caution or prudence; she ventured cautiously downstairs; in a conservative manner
cautiousness n. the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
cavalcade n. a procession of people traveling on horseback
cavalier adj. given to haughty disregard of others@n. a gallant or courtly gentleman
cavalierly adv. in a proud and domineering manner; he treated his staff cavalierly
cavalla n. large mackerel with long pointed snout; important food and game fish of the eastern Atlantic coast south to Brazil
cavalry n. troops trained to fight on horseback; a highly mobile army unit
cavalryman n. a soldier in a motorized army unit; a soldier mounted on horseback; a cavalryman always takes good care of his horse
cave v. hollow out as if making a cave or opening; explore natural caves@n. an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
caveat n. a warning against certain acts: a caveat against unfair practices; (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing: a caveat filed against the probate of a will
caveman n. someone who dwells in a cave
cavern v. hollow out as if making a cavern@n. any large dark enclosed space; a large cave or a large chamber in a cave
cavernous adj. being or suggesting a cavern; vast cavernous chambers hollowed out of limestone; (physiology) filled with vascular sinuses and capable of becoming distended and rigid as the result of being filled with blood
caviar n. salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish; usually served as an hors d'oeuvre
caviare n. salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish; usually served as an hors d'oeuvre
cavil v. raise trivial objections
caviling adj. quibbling over insignificant details
cavitied adj. pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)
cavity n. a sizeable hole (usually in the ground); space that is surrounded by something; soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth; (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
cavort v. play or romp around
cavum n. (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
cavy n. short-tailed rough-haired South American rodent
caw v. utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens@n. the sound made by corvine birds
cay n. a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida
cayenne n. plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red; ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum; a long and often twisted hot red pepper
cayman n. alligator-like reptile of Central and South America having a more heavily armored belly
cayuse n. a small native range horse
cazique n. black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
cease v. put an end to a state or an activity; have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; bring to a conclusion or cause to come to an end@n. (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end
ceaseless adj. uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing; the ceaseless thunder of surf
ceaselessly adv. with unflagging resolve; dance inspires him ceaselessly to strive higher and higher toward the shining pinnacle of perfection that is the goal of every artiste
ceaselessness n. the quality of something that continues without end or interruption
cecal adj. of or like a cecum
cecity n. lack of sight
cecropia n. North American silkworm moth; larvae feed on the leaves of forest trees
cecum n. the cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens; the appendix is an offshoot of the cecum
cedar n. any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars; durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests; any cedar of the genus Cedrus
cedarbird n. widely distributed over temperate North America
cedarn adj. consisting of or made of cedar; carved cedarn doors
cedarwood n. durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests
cede v. give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another; relinquish possession or control over
cedi n. the basic unit of money in Ghana
cedilla n. a diacritical mark (,) placed below the letter c to indicate that it is pronounced as an s
ceding n. the act of ceding
cefoperazone n. a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Cefobid) used for severe infections
cefotaxime n. a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Claforan) used for severe infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract
ceftazidime n. a parenteral cephalosporin (trade names Fortaz and Tazicef) used to treat moderate infections
ceftriaxone n. a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Rocephin) used for severe infection of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract
cefuroxime n. a cephalosporin that can be given parenterally (trade name Zinacef) or orally by tablets (trade name Ceftin); indicated for infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract or meninges
ceibo n. small South American spiny tree with dark crimson and scarlet flowers solitary or clustered
ceiling n. the overhead inside lining of a room; he hated painting the ceiling; (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds; an upper limit on what is allowed; maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)
ceilinged adj. provided with a ceiling especially the overhead interior surface; the large beam-ceilinged living room
celandine n. North American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; grows chiefly on wet rather acid soil; perennial herb with branched woody stock and bright yellow flowers
celebrant n. a person who is celebrating; an officiating priest celebrating the Eucharist
celebrate v. celebrate, as of holidays or rites; celebrate Christmas; have a celebration; assign great social importance to
celebrated adj. widely known and esteemed; a celebrated musician; having an illustrious past
celebrater n. a person who is celebrating
celebration n. an occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event; any festival or other celebration; the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual; the celebration of marriage
celebrator n. a person who is celebrating
celebratory adj. used for celebrating
celebrity n. a widely known person; he was a baseball celebrity; the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
celeriac n. grown for its thickened edible aromatic root; thickened edible aromatic root of a variety of celery plant
celerity n. a rate that is rapid
celery n. widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked; stalks eaten raw or cooked or used as seasoning
celesta n. a musical instrument consisting of graduated steel plates that are struck by hammers activated by a keyboard
celestial adj. of or relating to the sky; celestial map; relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven; celestial beings; of heaven or the spirit; celestial peace
celestite n. a mineral consisting of strontium sulphate
celiac adj. belonging to or prescribed for celiac disease; a celiac diet; of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen
celibacy n. an unmarried status (as because of religious vows); abstaining from sexual relations
celibate n. an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity@adj. abstaining from sexual intercourse; celibate priests
celiocentesis n. removal of fluid from the abdomen by centesis
celioma n. an abdominal tumor
celioscopy n. endoscopic examination of the abdomen through the abdominal wall
cell n. any small compartment; the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; cells may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals
cellar n. the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage; a pit where root vegetables are stored; space where wines are stored
cellarage n. a charge for storing goods in a cellar; a storage area in a cellar
cellaret n. a sideboard with compartments for holding bottles
cellarette n. a case or cabinet for a few bottles of wine or liquor
cellblock n. a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
cellist n. some who plays a violoncello
cello n. a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing
cellophane n. a transparent paper-like product that is impervious to moisture and used to wrap candy or cigarettes etc.
cellular adj. (biology) relating to cells; cellular walls; characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization); the cellular construction of a beehive
cellularity n. the state of having cells
cellulite n. lumpy deposits of body fat esp. on women's thighs etc.
cellulitis n. an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain
celluloid n. highly flammable substance made from cellulose nitrate and camphor; used in e.g. motion-picture and X-ray film@adj. of or made from celluloid; artificial as if portrayed in a film
cellulose n. a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers
cellulosic n. a plastic made from cellulose (or a derivative of cellulose)
cellulosid adj. of or containing or made from cellulose
celom n. a cavity in the mesoderm of an embryo that gives rise in humans to the pleural cavity and pericardial cavity and peritoneal cavity
celoma n. a cavity in the mesoderm of an embryo that gives rise in humans to the pleural cavity and pericardial cavity and peritoneal cavity
celsius adj. of a temperature scale that registers the freezing point of water as 0 degrees C and the boiling point as 100 degrees C under normal atmospheric pressure
celtuce n. lettuce valued especially for its edible stems; leaves having celery-like stems eaten raw or cooked
cembalo n. pl. -los or -li; harpsichord
cement v. make fast as if with cement; cover or coat with cement; bind or join with cement@n. concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement; they stood on the gray cement beside the pool
cementite n. the iron carbide constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
cementitious adj. like or relevant to or having the properties of cement; the adhesion of cementitious materials
cementum n. a specialized bony substance covering the root of a tooth
cemetery n. a tract of land used for burials
cenobite n. a member of a religious order living in common
cenobitic adj. of or relating to or befitting cenobites or their practices of communal living
cenobitical adj. of or relating to or befitting cenobites or their practices of communal living
cenogenesis n. introduction during embryonic development of characters or structure not present in the earlier evolutionary history of the strain or species (as addition of the placenta in mammalian evolution)
cenogenetic adj. (biology) of or relating to cenogenesis
cenotaph n. built to honor soldiers who died in a war
cense v. perfume esp. with a censer
censer n. a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
censor n. a person who is authorized to read publications or correspondence or to watch theatrical performances and suppress in whole or in part anything considered obscene or politically unacceptable@v. forbid the public distribution of
censored adj. suppressed or subject to censorship; the censored press in some countries
censorial adj. belonging or relating to a censor or a censor's functions
censoring n. counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy; deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances
censorious adj. harshly critical or expressing censure; was censorious of petty failings
censorship n. counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy; deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances
censurable adj. deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious; censurable misconduct
censure n. harsh criticism or disapproval; the state of being excommunicated@v. rebuke formally
censured adj. officially rebuked or found blameworthy; the censured senator did not run for another term; officially and strongly disapproved; the censured conflict of interest
census v. conduct a census@n. a period count of the population
cent n. a fractional monetary unit of several countries; a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit
cental n. a United States unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds
centare n. a centare is 1/100th of an are
centaur n. (classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse
centaury n. any of various plants of the genus Centaurium; any plant of the genus Centaurea
centavo n. a fractional monetary unit of several countries
centenarian n. someone who is at least 100 years old@adj. being at least 100 years old
centenary n. the 100th anniversary@adj. of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years
centennial adj. of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years; centennial celebration@n. the 100th anniversary
centennially adv. every hundred years; once in a century; the birthday of this city is being celebrated centennially
center v. center upon; focus one's attention on something@n. an area that is approximately central within some larger region; it is in the center of town; the part of the outfield directly ahead of the catcher@adj. equally distant from the extremes
centerboard n. a retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward
centered adj. being or placed in the center; concentrated on or clustered around a central point or purpose
centerfield n. the part of the outfield directly ahead of the catcher
centering n. the concentration of attention or energy on something; (football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
centerline n. a line that bisects a plane figure
centerpiece n. placed at the center of something (as on a table)
centesimal adj. relating to or divided into hundredths; the ordinal number of one hundred in counting order
centesimo n. a fractional monetary unit of several countries: Panama and Italy and Uruguay and Chile
centesis n. (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
centigrade adj. of a temperature scale that registers the freezing point of water as 0 degrees C and the boiling point as 100 degrees C under normal atmospheric pressure
centigram n. a weight of 1/100 gram
centiliter n. a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter
centilitre n. a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter
centime n. a fractional monetary unit of several countries
centimeter n. a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
centimetre n. a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
centimo n. a fractional monetary unit of Venezuela and Costa Rica and Equatorial Guinea and Paraguay and Spain
centipede n. chiefly nocturnal predacious arthropod having a flattened body of 15 to 173 segments each with a pair of legs the foremost being modified into poison fangs
centner n. a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms; in some European countries: a unit of weight equivalent to 50 kilograms; a United States unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds
central adj. serving as an essential component; the central cause of the problem; in or near a center or constituting a center; a central position central heating and air conditioning@n. a telecommunications facility
centralisation n. consolidation of power under central control
centralist adj. advocating centralization
centralistic adj. advocating centralization
centrality n. the property of being central
centralization n. consolidation of power under central control
centralize v. make central
centralized adj. drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority; centralized control of emergency relief efforts; concentrated on or clustered around a central point or purpose
centralizing adj. tending to draw to a central point
centrally adv. in or near or toward a center or according to a central role or function; The theater is centrally located
centrarchid n. small carnivorous freshwater percoid fishes of North America usually having a laterally compressed body and metallic luster: crappies; black bass; bluegills; pumpkinseed
centre n. an area that is approximately central within some larger region; a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure; a place where some particular activity is concentrated@v. move into the center
centreboard n. a retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward
centred n. ten 10s@adj. concentrated on or clustered around a central point or purpose
centrepiece n. placed at the center of something (as on a table)
centrex n. CENTRal EXchange
centric adj. having or situated at or near a center
centrical adj. having or situated at or near a center
centrifugal adj. tending to move away from a center; centrifugal force; tending away from centralization, as of authority; the division of Europe into warring blocs produces ever-increasing centrifugal stress
centrifugate v. drive out; subject to the action of a centrifuge
centrifugation n. the process of separating substances by the use of a centrifuge
centrifuge n. uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension@v. drive out; subject to the action of a centrifuge
centriole n. one of two small cylindrical cell organelles composes of 9 triplet microtubules; form the asters during mitosis
centripetal adj. tending to move toward a center; centripetal force; tending to unify; of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system
centrist n. a person who takes a position in the political center@adj. supporting or pursuing a course of action that is neither liberal nor conservative
centroid n. point representing the mean position of the matter in a body
centroidal adj. of or relating to (especially passing through) a centroid
centromere n. a specialized condensed region of a chromosomes that appears during mitosis where the chromatids are held together to form an X shape
centromeric adj. pertaining to the dense specialized portion of a chromosome to which the spindle attaches during mitosis
centrosome n. small region of cytoplasm adjacent to the nucleus; contains the centrioles and serves to organize the microtubules
centrosomic adj. of or relating to a centrosome
centrum n. the main body of a vertebra
centurion n. (in ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers
century n. 100 years; ten 10s
cephalalgia n. pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
cephalaspid n. extinct jawless fish of the Devonian with armored head
cephalexin n. an oral cephalosporin (trade names Keflex and Keftab) commonly prescribe for mild to moderately severe infections of the skin or ears or throat or lungs or urinary tract
cephalhematoma n. a collection of blood under the scalp of a newborn; caused by pressure during birth
cephalic adj. of or relating to the head
cephalochordate n. fishlike animals having a notochord rather than a true spinal column
cephalohematoma n. a collection of blood under the scalp of a newborn; caused by pressure during birth
cephalopod n. marine mollusk characterized by well-developed head and eyes and sucker-bearing tentacles@adj. relating or belonging to the class Cephalopoda
cephalopodan adj. relating or belonging to the class Cephalopoda
cephaloridine n. a broad spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic produced by modifying cephalosporin
cephalosporin n. one of several broad spectrum antibiotic substances obtained from fungi and related to penicillin (trade name Mefoxin); addition of side chains has produced semisynthetic antibiotics with greater antibacterial activity
cephalothin n. a semisynthetic analogue of cephalosporin
ceraceous adj. resembling or covered with wax; the ceraceous surface of the leaves
ceramic adj. of or relating to or made from a ceramic; a ceramic dish@n. an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures
ceramicist n. a craftsman who makes pottery
ceramics n. the art of making and decorating pottery
ceramist n. a craftsman who makes pottery
ceras n. one of the often brightly colored and branching hornlike structures on the backs of nudibranchs and other related mollusks that serve as gills
cerastes n. highly venomous viper of North Africa and southwest Asia having a horny spine above each eye
cerate n. a hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin
ceratin n. a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair feathers nails and hooves
ceratodus n. extinct lungfish
ceratopsian n. any of several four-footed herbivorous horned dinosaurs with enormous beaked skulls; of the late Cretaceous in North America and Mongolia
ceratosaur n. primitive medium-sized theropod; swift-running bipedal carnivorous dinosaur having grasping hands with sharp claws and a short horn between the nostrils; Jurassic in North America
ceratosaurus n. primitive medium-sized theropod; swift-running bipedal carnivorous dinosaur having grasping hands with sharp claws and a short horn between the nostrils; Jurassic in North America
ceratozamia n. a small cycad of the genus Ceratozamia having a short scaly woody trunk and fernlike foliage and woody cones; Mexico
cercaria n. tadpole-shaped parasitic larva of a trematode worm; tail disappears in adult stage
cercarial adj. of or relating to cercaria
cere v. wrap us in a cerecloth, as of a corpse
cereal n. grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet; cereal grain suitable as food for human beings@adj. made of grain or relating to grain or the plants that produce it
cerebellar adj. relating to or associated with the cerebellum; cerebellar artery
cerebellum n. a major division of the vertebrate brain; situated above the medulla oblongata and beneath the cerebrum in humans
cerebral adj. involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct; a cerebral approach to the problem; of or relating to the cerebrum or brain; cerebral hemisphere
cerebrally adv. in an intellectual manner; cerebrally active; in the brain; bleeding cerebrally
cerebrate v. use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
cerebration n. the process of thinking (especially thinking carefully)
cerebrospinal adj. of or relating to the brain and spinal cord; cerebrospinal fluid
cerebrovascular adj. of or relating to the brain and the blood vessels that supply it; a cerebrovascular accident
cerebrum n. anterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres; dominant part of the brain in humans
cerecloth n. a waterproof waxed cloth once used as a shroud
cerement n. something in which a corpse is wrapped
ceremonial adj. marked by pomp or ceremony or formality; ceremonial garb@n. a formal event performed on a special occasion
ceremonially adv. in a ceremonious manner; in a ceremonial manner; he was ceremonially sworn in as President
ceremonious adj. rigidly formal or bound by convention; their ceremonious greetings did not seem heartfelt
ceremoniously adv. in a ceremonious manner
ceremoniousness n. a ceremonial manner
ceremony n. a formal event performed on a special occasion; a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor; any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way; the ceremony of smelling the cork and tasting the wine
ceresin n. a white wax extracted from ozokerite
ceric adj. of or relating to or containing cerium especially with valence 4
ceriman n. tropical American vine having hanging cord-like roots and cylindrical fruit with pineapple-banana flavor; tropical cylindrical fruit resembling a pinecone with pineapple-banana flavor
cerise n. a red the color of ripe cherries@adj. having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
cerium n. a ductile gray metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group
cernuous adj. (biology) having branches or flower heads that bend downward
cero n. large edible mackerel of temperate United States coastal Atlantic waters; large mackerel with long pointed snout; important food and game fish of the eastern Atlantic coast south to Brazil
cerous adj. of or relating to or containing cerium with valence 3
cerriped n. marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces
cerripede n. marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces
cert n. (British slang) an absolute certainty; it's a dead cert
certain adj. definite but not specified or identified; set aside a certain sum each week; having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured; felt certain of success
certainly adv. definitely or positively; she certainly is a hard worker; (`sure' is used informally for `surely' as in; )
certainty n. the state of being certain: his certainty reassured the others; something that is certain; his victory is a certainty
certifiable adj. fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly); capable of being guaranteed or certified; a certifiable fact
certificate v. present someone with a certificate; authorize by certificate@n. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts; a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment
certificated adj. officially documented
certification n. the act of certifying; confirmation that some fact or statement is true; a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts; validating the authenticity of something or someone
certificatory adj. serving to certify or endorse authoritatively
certified adj. endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements; a certified public accountant; having quality or payment or delivery guaranteed; certified milk; fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly)
certify v. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; guarantee payment on; of checks; authorize officially; guarantee as meeting a certain standard; declare legally insane
certiorari n. a common law writ issued by a superior court to one of inferior jurisdiction demanding the record of a particular case
certitude n. total certainty or greater certainty that circumstances warrant
cerulean n. a light shade of blue@adj. of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky
cerumen n. a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal
ceruminous adj. relating to or secreting cerumen
cerussite n. a mineral consisting of lead carbonate that is an important source of lead
cervical adj. of or relating to the cervix of the uterus; cervical cancer; relating to or associated with the neck
cervicitis n. inflammation of the uterine cervix
cervid n. distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
cervine adj. relating to or resembling deer
cervix n. the part of an organism that connects the head to the rest of the body; necklike opening to the uterus
cesarean n. the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)@adj. relating to abdominal delivery
cesarian adj. relating to abdominal delivery@n. the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
cesium n. a soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at normal temperatures); the most electropositive and alkaline metal
cespitose adj. (of plants) growing in dense clumps or tufts
cessation n. a stopping; a cessation of the thunder
cession n. the act of ceding
cesspit n. a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it
cesspool n. a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it
cestode n. ribbon-like flatworms that are parasitic in the intestines of humans and other vertebrates
cetacean adj. of or relating to whales and dolphins etc@n. large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals
cetaceous adj. of or relating to whales and dolphins etc
cetchup n. thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes
cetrimide n. a cationic detergent that is a powerful disinfectant
chachalaca n. slender arboreal guan resembling a wild turkey; native to Central America and Mexico; highly regarded as game birds
chacma n. grayish baboon of southern and eastern Africa
chadlock n. weedy Eurasian plant often a pest in grain fields
chaenactis n. any of several United States plants having long stalks of funnel-shaped white or yellow flowers
chaeta n. a stiff chitinous seta or bristle especially of an annelid worm
chaetal adj. of or relating to chaetae (setae or bristles)
chaetodon n. any fish of the genus Chaetodon
chaetognath n. any worm of the Chaetognatha; transparent marine worm with horizontal lateral and caudal fins and a row of movable curved spines at each side of the mouth
chaetognathan adj. of or relating to arrowworms
chaetognathous adj. of or relating to arrowworms
chafe v. become or make sore by or as if by rubbing; make sore by abrading; cause friction; warm by rubbing, as with the hands@n. soreness and warmth caused by friction; he had a nasty chafe on his knee; anger produced by some annoying irritation
chafed adj. painful from having the skin abraded
chafer n. any of various large beetles
chafeweed n. weedy perennial of north temperate regions having woolly foliage and dirty white flowers in a leafy spike
chaff v. be silly or tease one another@n. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds; foil in thin strips; ejected into the air as a radar countermeasure
chaffer v. bargain or wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.); chew the fat; shoot the breeze
chaffinch n. small European finch with a cheerful song
chafflike adj. abounding in or covered with or resembling or consisting of chaff
chaffweed n. weedy plant having short dry chafflike leaves
chaffy adj. abounding in or covered with or resembling or consisting of chaff; of no value; an empty chaffy book by a foolish chaffy fellow
chafing n. soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
chagrin n. strong feelings of embarrassment@v. lower in esteem; hurt the pride of
chagrined adj. feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious; chagrined at the poor sales of his book
chain v. fasten or secure with chains@n. a series of things depending on each other as if linked together: the chain of command; a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
chained adj. bound with chains; enchained demons strained in anger to gnaw on his bones
chainlike adj. having a chainlike form
chains n. metal shackles; for hands or legs
chainsaw n. portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain
chair n. a seat for one person, with a support for the back; the position of professor; the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization@v. act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university; of meetings
chairlift n. a ski lift on which riders are seated
chairman n. the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization@v. act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university
chairmanship n. the position of chairman
chairperson n. the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
chairwoman n. the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
chaise n. a long chair; for reclining; two wheels and calash top; drawn by a single horse
chaja n. largest crested screamer; naive to southern Brazil and Argentina
chalaza n. basal part of a plant ovule opposite the micropyle; where integument and nucellus are joined; one of two spiral bands of tissue connecting the egg yolk to the enclosing membrane at either end of the shell
chalazion n. a small sebaceous cyst of the eyelid resulting when a Meibomian gland is blocked
chalcanthite n. hydrated blue crystalline form of copper sulfate
chalcedony n. a milky or grayish translucent to transparent quartz
chalcid n. any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects
chalcidfly n. any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects
chalcocite n. a heavy gray mineral that is an ore of copper
chalcopyrite n. a yellow copper ore (CuFeS2) made up of copper-iron sulfide
chaldron n. a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 36 bushels
chalet n. a Swiss house
chalice n. a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
chalk n. a soft whitish calcite; a pure flat white with little reflectance; a piece of chalk (or similar substance) used for writing on blackboards or other surfaces@v. write, draw, or trace with chalk
chalkboard n. sheet of slate; for writing with chalk
chalkpit n. a quarry for chalk
chalky adj. composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk; having the color of chalk; she turned chalky white
challah n. (Jewish cookery) a loaf of white bread containing eggs and leavened with yeast; often formed into braided loaves and glazed with eggs before baking
challenge v. take exception to; issue a challenge to; ask for identification@n. a demanding or stimulating situation; they reacted irrationally to the challenge of Russian power; a call to engage in a contest or fight
challengeable adj. capable of being challenged
challenger n. the contestant you hope to defeat
challenging adj. requiring full use of your abilities or resources; performed the most challenging task without a mistake; stimulating interest or thought; a challenging hypothesis; disturbingly provocative
challis n. a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)
chalybeate adj. containing or impregnated with or tasting of iron
chalybite n. iron ore in the form of ferrous carbonate
cham variant of khan
chamaeleon n. lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue
chamber v. place in a chamber@n. a natural or artificial enclosed space; an enclosed volume (as the aqueous chamber of the eyeball or the chambers of the heart); a room where a judge transacts business
chambered adj. having compartmental chambers; a spiral chambered seashell
chamberlain n. the treasurer of a municipal corporation; an officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman
chambermaid n. a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)
chamberpot n. a receptacle for urination or defecation in the bedroom
chambray n. a lightweight fabric woven with white threads across a colored warp
chameleon n. lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue
chamfer v. cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel; cut a furrow into a columns
chamfron n. medieval plate armor to protect a horse's head
chammy n. a soft suede leather formerly from the sheep of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin
chamois n. a soft suede leather formerly from the sheep of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin; hoofed mammal of mountains of Eurasia having upright horns with backward-hooked tips
chamomile n. Eurasian plant apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis
chamosite n. a greenish gray or black silicate of iron and aluminum
champ n. someone who has won first place in a competition@v. chafe at the bit, of horses; chew noisily
champagne n. a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
champaign n. extensive tract of level open land
champion v. protect or fight for as a champion@adj. clearly superior or having the attributes of a winner; a champion at teaching; holding first place in a contest@n. someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a cause
championship n. the status of being a champion; the act of providing approval and support
champleve adj. (for metals) having areas separated by metal and filled with colored enamel and fired
chanal n. thorny shrub or small tree common in central Argentina having small orange or yellow flowers followed by edible berries
chanar n. thorny shrub or small tree common in central Argentina having small orange or yellow flowers followed by edible berries
chance v. be the case by chance; take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome@adj. occurring or appearing or singled out by chance; a chance occurrence@n. a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; now is your chance
chanceful adj. of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk
chancel n. area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
chancellery n. housing the office of a chancellor
chancellor n. the person who is head of state (in several countries); (British) the honorary or titular head of a university
chancellorship n. the office of chancellor
chancellory n. the position or office of a chancellor; the building or room housing a chancellor's office; the office or staff of an embassy or consulate
chancery n. a court with jurisdiction in equity; an office of archives for public or ecclesiastic records; a court of public records
chancre n. a small hard painless nodule at the site of entry of a pathogen (as syphilis)
chancroid n. infectious venereal ulcer
chancroidal adj. of or relating to or having chancroids
chancrous adj. of or having chancres
chancy adj. of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk; (informal) subject to accident or chance or change; a chancy appeal at best
chandelier n. branched; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
chandelle v. perform a chandelle, as of a plane
chandler n. a retail dealer in provisions and supplies; a maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints
chandlery n. a storeroom where candles are kept
chanfron n. medieval plate armor to protect a horse's head
change n. an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another: the change was intended to increase sales@v. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; undergo a change; become different in essence
changeability n. the quality of being changeable; having a marked tendency to change
changeable adj. capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature; such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change; changeable behavior; subject to change; a changeable climate
changeableness n. the quality of being changeable; having a marked tendency to change; the changeableness of the weather
changed adj. made or become different in nature or form; changed attitudes; made or become different in some respect; he's an altered (or changed) man since his election to Congress
changeful adj. such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change
changefulness n. the quality of being changeable and variable
changeless adj. not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature; persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; remaining the same for indefinitely long times
changelessness n. the property of remaining unchanged; the quality of being unchangeable; having a marked tendency to remain unchanged
changeling n. a person of subnormal intelligence; a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy
changeover n. an event that results in a transformation
changer n. an automatic device on a record player that causes new records to be played without manual intervention
changing adj. marked by continuous change or effective action
channel n. a path over which electrical signals can pass; a passage for water (or other fluids); a relatively narrow body of water linking two larger bodies@v. transmit or serve as the medium for transmission, as of sounds or images; direct the flow of
channelisation n. management through specified channels of communication
channelization n. management through specified channels of communication
channelize v. send from one person or place to another; channelize a stream, for example
channels n. official routes of communication; you have to go through channels
chanson n. song; especially a cabaret song
chant v. recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant; utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically@n. a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone
chantarelle n. widely distributed edible mushroom rich yellow in color with a smooth cap and a pleasant apricot aroma
chanted adj. sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone; a chanted psalm
chanter n. reed pipe with finger holes on which the melody is played
chanterelle n. widely distributed edible mushroom rich yellow in color with a smooth cap and a pleasant apricot aroma
chanteuse n. a female concert or nightclub singer
chantey n. a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
chanticleer n. cock 1
chanting n. the act of singing in a monotonous tone
chantlike adj. uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting; their chantlike intoned prayers
chantry n. an endowment for the singing of Masses; a chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the donor
chanty n. a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
chaos n. a state of extreme confusion and disorder; the formless and disordered state of matter before the creation of the cosmos
chaotic adj. lacking a visible order or organization; completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing
chaotically adv. in a wild and confused manner; the drugged man was talking chaotically; in a manner suggestive of chaos; the room was chaotically disorganized
chap v. crack due to dehydration, as of skin or lips; My lips chap in this dry weather@n. a boy or man; that chap is your host; a long narrow depression in a surface; a crack in a lip caused usually by cold
chaparral n. dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
chapati n. (India) flat pancake-like bread cooked on a griddle
chapatti n. (India) flat pancake-like bread cooked on a griddle
chapbook n. a small book containing ballads, tales, or tracts
chapeau n. protects from weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
chapel n. a place of worship that has its own altar; a service conducted in a chapel; he was late for chapel
chapelgoer n. a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England
chaperon n. one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people@v. accompany as a chaperone
chaperone n. one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people@v. accompany as a chaperone
chapfallen adj. brought low in spirit
chapiter n. the upper part of a column that supports the entablature
chaplain n. a clergyman ministering to some institution
chaplaincy n. the position of chaplain
chaplainship n. the position of chaplain
chaplet n. a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
chapleted adj. provided with a chaplet
chapman n. archaic term for an itinerant peddler
chapped adj. used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure; chapped lips
chaps n. pl. leather leggings resembling trousers without a seat that are worn especially by western ranch hands
chapter n. a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled; he read a chapter every night before falling asleep; a distinct period in history or in a person's life; the industrial revolution opened a new chapter in British history
chapterhouse n. a building attached to a monastery or cathedral; used as a meeting place for the chapter; a house used by a chapter of a fraternity
char n. a human female who does housework; the char will clean the carpet; any of several small-scaled trout@v. burn to charcoal; burn so as to affect color or taste
charabanc n. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
characid n. any freshwater fish of the family Characinidae
characin n. any freshwater fish of the family Characinidae
character n. an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story); she is the main character in the novel@v. engrave or inscribe characters on
characteristic adj. typical or distinctive; heard my friend's characteristic laugh@n. a prominent aspect of something; a distinguishing quality; the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm
characterize v. describe the qualities or peculiarities of; You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist; be characteristic of
characterized adj. of the meaning of words or concepts; stated precisely
characterless adj. lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting
charactery n. written letters or symbols
charade n. a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way; a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades
charades n. player acts out a phrase for others to guess
charcoal adj. very dark gray@n. a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air; a stick of black carbon material used for drawing; a very dark gray color@v. draw, trace, or represent with charcoal
charcuterie n. a delicatessen that specializes in meats
chard n. beet lacking swollen root; grown as a vegetable for its edible leaves and stalks; long succulent whitish stalks with large green leaves
charge v. to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle; blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against; demand payment; move quickly and violently@n. a impetuous rush toward someone or something
chargeable adj. liable to be accused, or cause for such liability; the suspect was chargeable
charged adj. of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge; charged particles; fraught with great emotion; an atmosphere charged with excitement; supplied with carbon dioxide
charger n. formerly a strong horse ridden into battle
charily adv. with great caution; warily
chariness n. the trait of being cautious and watchful
chariot n. a light four-wheeled horse-drawn ceremonial carriage; a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle vehicle; used in war and races in ancient Egypt and Greece and Rome@v. transport in a chariot; ride in a chariot
charioteer n. the driver of a chariot
charisma n. a personal attractiveness that enables you to influence others
charismatic adj. possessing an extraordinary ability to attract; a charismatic leader
charitable adj. relating to or characterized by charity; a charitable foundation; full of love and generosity; charitable to the poor; showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding; was charitable in his opinions of others
charitableness n. generosity as manifested by practicing charity (as for the poor or unfortunate)
charitably adv. in a charitable manner; she treated him charitably
charity n. a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals); a kindly and lenient attitude toward people; an activity or gift that benefits the public at large
charivari n. a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
charlatan n. a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
charlatanism n. the dishonesty of a charlatan
charleston n. an American ballroom dance in syncopated rhythm; popular early in the 20th century
charleyhorse n. (colloquial) a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise
charlock n. weedy Eurasian plant often a pest in grain fields
charlotte n. a mold lined with cake or crumbs and filled with fruit or whipped cream or custard
charm v. attract; cause to be enamored; control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft; protect through supernatural powers or charms@n. attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates; a verbal formula believed to have magical force
charmed adj. strongly attracted; filled with wonder and delight
charmer n. someone with an assured and ingratiating manner; a person who charms others (usually by personal attractiveness)
charming adj. pleasing or delighting; endowed with charming manners; possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers; charming incantations
charmingly adv. in a charming manner
charnel n. a vault or building where corpses or bones are deposited@adj. gruesomely indicative of death or the dead; a charnel smell came from the chest filled with dead men's bones
chart n. a visual display of information; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea@v. make a chart of; chart the territory; plan in detail
chartaceous adj. of or like paper
charter v. hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services; grant a charter to@n. a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation
chartered adj. hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers; a chartered plane
chartless adj. (of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated
chartreuse adj. having the yellowish green color of Chartreuse liqueur@n. a shade of green tinged with yellow
charwoman n. a human female who does housework
chary adj. characterized by great cautious and wariness; chary of the risks involved
chase v. go after with the intent to catch; pursue someone sexually or romantically; cut a groove into; chase silver; cut a furrow into a columns@n. the act of pursuing
chased n. a person who is being chased
chaser n. the person who is pursuing and trying to overtake someone
chasm n. a deep opening in the earth's surface
chasse n. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading@v. perform a chasse step, in ballet
chassis n. alternative names for the body of a human being; a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device; steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor of a motor_vehicle
chaste adj. morally pure especially not having experienced sexual intercourse; a holy woman innocent and chaste; pure and simple in design or style; a chaste border of conventionalized flowers; abstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse
chastely adv. in a chaste and virtuous manner; she lived chastely
chasten v. censure severely; restrain or temper; correct by punishment or discipline
chastened adj. punished especially by reproof or reprimand
chasteness n. lack of ornamentation
chastening n. a rebuke for making a mistake
chastise v. censure severely
chastised adj. punished for misbehavior; the chastised child sat humbly in the corner
chastisement n. verbal punishment; a rebuke for making a mistake
chastity n. abstaining from sexual relations; morality with respect to sexual relations
chastize v. censure severely
chasuble n. a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
chat n. an informal conversation; birds having a chattering call; songbirds having a chattering call@v. chew the fat; shoot the breeze
chateau n. an impressive country house (or castle) in France
chatelaine n. the mistress of a chateau or large country house; a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.
chatoyant adj. varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles; chatoyant (or shot) silk
chattel n. any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc)
chatter v. click repeatedly or uncontrollably, as of teeth; cut unevenly with a chattering tool; chew the fat; shoot the breeze; speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly@n. noisy talk
chatterbox n. orchid growing along streams or ponds of western North America having leafy stems and 1 greenish-brown and pinkish flower in the axil of each upper leaf; a very talkative person
chatterer n. a very talkative person; passerine bird of New World tropics
chattering adj. engaged in making a rapid repetitive noise resembling speech; the chattering sparrows@n. the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine; the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys)
chattily adv. in a chatty manner; `when I was a girl,' she said chattily, `I used to ride a bicycle'
chatty adj. full of trivial conversation; prone to friendly informal communication
chauffeur n. a man paid to drive a privately owned car@v. drive someone in a vehicle
chauffeuse n. a woman chauffeur
chaulmoogra n. East Indian tree with oily seeds yield chaulmoogra oil used to treat leprosy
chaulmugra n. East Indian tree with oily seeds yield chaulmoogra oil used to treat leprosy
chaunt archaic variant of chant
chauvinism n. fanatical patriotism; activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women
chauvinist n. a person with a prejudiced belief in the superiority of his or her own kind; an extreme bellicose nationalist
chauvinistic adj. fanatically patriotic
chaw n. a wad of something chewable as tobacco@v. chew without swallowing, as of chewing tobacco
chawbacon n. not very intelligent or interested in culture
cheap adj. relatively low in price or charging low prices; it would have been cheap at twice the price; tastelessly showy; (informal) of very poor quality; embarrassingly stingy
cheapen v. lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
cheapjack adj. cheap and shoddy
cheaply adv. in a stingy manner; in a cheap manner; a cheaply dressed woman approached him in the bar; with little expenditure of money; I bought this car very cheaply
cheapness n. a price below the standard price; tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar
cheapskate n. a miserly person
cheat v. deprive somebody of something by deceit; defeat someone in an expectation through trickery or deceit; engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud@n. weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land
cheater n. someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
cheatgrass n. annual or winter annual grass with softly hairy leaves of the Mediterranean
cheating adj. not faithful to spouse or lover; sexually unfaithful; a cheating lover; violating accepted standards or rules@n. a deception for profit to yourself
check n. a written order directing a bank to pay money; he paid all his bills by check; an appraisal of the state of affairs@v. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; check the brakes; make an examination or investigation
checkbook n. a book issued to holders of checking accounts
checked adj. held back from some action especially by force; patterned with alternating squares of color
checker v. mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on; variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns@n. an attendant who checks coats or baggage; one who checks the correctness of something
checkerberry n. creeping shrub of eastern North America having white bell-shaped flowers followed by spicy red berrylike fruit and shiny aromatic leaves that yield wintergreen oil; spicy red berrylike fruit; source of wintergreen oil
checkerbloom n. perennial purple-flowered wild mallow of western North America that is also cultivated
checkerboard n. a board having 64 squares of two alternating colors
checkered adj. patterned with alternating squares of color
checkers n. a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
checklist n. a list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or consulted
checkmate n. victory in a game of chess; a move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king@v. beat in a chess game
checkoff n. the deduction of union dues from a worker's paycheck by the employer
checkout n. the act of inspecting or verifying; the latest time for vacating a hotel room; the checkout here is 12 noon; a counter in a supermarket where you pay for your purchases
checkpoint n. a place (as at a frontier) where travellers are stopped for inspection and clearance
checkrein n. a rein designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position
checkroom n. a room where baggage or parcels are checked
checkrow v. plant in checkrows
checkup n. a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
cheddar n. hard smooth-textured cheese
cheek v. speak impudently to@adj. toward the inside of the cheek@n. either side of the face below the eyes; an impudent statement; either of the buttocks; impudent aggressiveness
cheekbone n. the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek
cheeked adj. (used in combination) having cheeks as specified; hollow-cheeked
cheekily adv. in a brash cheeky manner
cheekiness n. the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
cheekless adj. having no cheek
cheekpiece n. either of two straps of a bridle that connect the bit to the headpiece
cheeky adj. offensively bold
cheep n. the short weak cry of a young bird@v. make high-pitched sounds; of birds
cheer v. give encouragement to; show approval or good wishes by shouting; make cheerful; become cheerful; urge on or encourage esp. by shouts@n. a cry or shout of approval; the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
cheerful adj. being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits; her cheerful nature; pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
cheerfully adv. in a cheerful manner; he cheerfully agreed to do it
cheerfulness n. the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom; flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room; a feeling of spontaneous good spirits; his cheerfulness made everyone feel better
cheerily adv. in a cheerful manner
cheering adj. providing freedom from worry; bringing cheer or gladness; cheering news@n. encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
cheerio n. a farewell remark
cheerlead v. be a cheerleader, in American sports events
cheerleader n. someone who leads the cheers by spectators at a sporting event
cheerless adj. lacking cheer; depressing; something cheerless about the room
cheerlessly adv. in an unhappy manner; he cheerlessly set out to do the task
cheerlessness n. a feeling of dreary or pessimistic sadness
cheery adj. bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer; a cheery hello
cheese n. a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk; erect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States@v. used in the imperative; wind onto a cheese, as of yarn
cheeseboard n. on which cheeses are served
cheeseburger n. a hamburger with melted cheese on it
cheesecake n. made with sweetened cream cheese and eggs and cream baked in a crumb crust
cheesecloth n. a coarse loosely-woven cotton gauze; originally used to wrap cheeses
cheeseflower n. erect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States
cheeselike adj. having the consistency of cheese
cheeseparing adj. giving or spending with reluctance; our cheeseparing administration
cheesy adj. (informal) of very poor quality
cheetah n. long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game
cheewink n. common towhee of eastern North America
chef n. a professional cook
cheilitis n. inflammation and cracking of the skin of the lips
cheiloschisis n. a congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip
cheilosis n. a disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth; caused by a deficiency of riboflavin
chela n. a Hindu disciple of a swami; a structure like a pincer on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
chelate adj. relating to or characterized by chelation; having or resembling chelae or claws@n. a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions@v. form a chelate, in chemistry
chelated adj. relating to or characterized by chelation
chelation n. (med) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning; the process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds
chelicera n. either of the first pair of fang-like appendages near the mouth of an arachnid; often modified for grasping and piercing
cheliceral adj. of or relating to or resembling chelicerae
chelicerate adj. of or relating to or resembling chelicerae
chelicerous adj. having chelicerae
cheliferous adj. having chelae
chelonian n. a reptile of the order Chelonia@adj. of or relating to or resembling or being a turtle or tortoise
chemic adj. relating to or used in chemistry
chemical adj. relating to or used in chemistry; chemical engineer; of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes@n. produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
chemically adv. by the use of chemicals; chemically fertilized; with respect to chemistry; chemically different substances
chemise n. a woman's sleeveless undergarment; a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist
chemisorb v. take up a substance by chemisorption
chemisorption n. adsorption (especially when irreversible) by means of chemical instead of physical forces; chemisorption of gaseous nitrogen on iron catalysts
chemisorptive adj. having the capacity to adsorb by chemical as contrasted with physical forces
chemist n. a scientist who specializes in chemistry; a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
chemistry n. the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions; the way two individuals relate to each other; their chemistry was wrong from the beginning -- they hated each other
chemoreceptive adj. of or relating to chemoreceptors
chemoreceptor n. a sensory receptor that responds to chemical stimuli
chemosis n. edema of the mucous membrane of the eyeball and eyelid lining
chemosorption n. adsorption (especially when irreversible) by means of chemical instead of physical forces
chemosorptive adj. having the capacity to adsorb by chemical as contrasted with physical forces
chemosurgery n. use of chemical to destroy diseased or malignant tissue; used in treatment of skin cancer
chemosynthesis n. synthesis of carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water; limited to certain bacteria and fungi
chemotaxis n. movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus
chemotherapy n. the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness)
chemurgy n. chemistry that deals with industrial utilization of organic raw materials especially from farm products -- chemurgic adj.
chenfish n. small silvery marine food fish found off California
chenille n. a soft tufted cord used in embroidery; a heavy fabric woven with chenille cord; used in rugs and bedspreads
cheoplasty n. molding artificial teeth using low-fusing metals or alloys
cheque v. withdraw money by writing a check@n. a written order directing a bank to pay money
chequebook n. a book issued to holders of checking accounts
chequer v. mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on; variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns
chequered adj. patterned with alternating squares of color
cherimolla n. large tropical fruit with leathery skin and soft pulp; related to custard apples
cherimoya n. small tropical American tree bearing round or oblong soft-fleshed fruit; large tropical fruit with leathery skin and soft pulp; related to custard apples
cherish v. be fond of; be attached to
cherished adj. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; a cherished friend; thought of and clung to fondly or reverentially
cheroot n. a cigar with both ends cut flat
cherry n. wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry@adj. having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
cherrystone n. small quahog larger than a littleneck; eaten raw or cooked as in e.g. clams casino; a half-grown quahog
chert n. variety of silica containing microcrystalline quartz
cherty adj. resembling or containing chert
cherub n. a sweet innocent baby; an angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child
cherubic adj. having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub; a cherubic face
chervil n. aromatic annual Old World herb cultivated for its finely divided and often curly leaves for use especially in soups and salads; fresh ferny parsley-like leaves used as a garnish with chicken and veal and omelets and green salads and spinach
chess n. weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat; a game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king
chessboard n. a board having 64 squares of two alternating colors
chessman n. 16 white and 16 black pieces
chest n. the part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates; box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy; furniture with drawers for keeping clothes
chesterfield n. a davenport with upright armrests; a fitted overcoat with a velvet collar
chestnut n. wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea; any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts in a prickly bur@adj. used of hair; of a golden brown to reddish brown color
chesty adj. marked by a large or well-developed chest; having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride; chesty as a peacock
chetah n. long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game
chetrum n. 100 chetrums equal 1 ngultrum
chevalier n. a gallant or courtly gentleman
cheviot n. a twilled fabric with a rough nap used for coats and suits; a sturdy soft-finished cotton fabric used for shirts
chevre n. made from goats' milk
chevron n. V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service; an inverted V-shaped charge
chevrotain n. very small hornless deer-like ruminant of tropical Asia and west Africa
chevvy v. annoy continually or chronically
chevy v. annoy continually or chronically
chew v. chew (food)@n. a wad of something chewable as tobacco; biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
chewable adj. easy to cut or chew
chewing n. biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
chewink n. common towhee of eastern North America
chewy adj. requiring much chewing; of a consistency requiring chewing; chewy caramels
chi n. the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet
chiao n. pl. chiao -- unit of currency
chiaroscuro n. a monochrome picture made by using several different shades of the same color
chiasm n. an intersection or crossing of two tracts
chiasma n. an intersection or crossing of two tracts
chiasmal adj. (anatomy) of or relating to a chiasm
chiasmatic adj. (anatomy) of or relating to a chiasm
chiasmic adj. (anatomy) of or relating to a chiasm
chiasmus n. inversion in the second of two parallel phrases
chic n. elegance by virtue of being fashionable@adj. elegant and stylish; chic elegance
chicane v. defeat someone in an expectation through trickery or deceit; raise trivial objections@n. a movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes place before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in single file
chicanery n. the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
chichi adj. affectedly trendy
chichipe n. tall treelike Mexican cactus with edible red fruit
chick n. young bird esp. of domestic fowl; informal terms for a (young) woman
chickadee n. any of various small gray-and-black songbirds of North America
chicken n. the flesh of a chicken used for food; bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl; a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy@adj. (informal) easily frightened
chickenfeed n. a trifling sum of money
chickenhearted adj. (informal) easily frightened
chickenpox n. an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body
chickenshit n. a false statement that is considered to indicate timidity or fear
chickeree n. far western United States counterpart of the red squirrel
chickpea n. the seed of the chickpea plant; Asiatic herb cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds; large white roundish Asiatic legume; usually dried
chickweed n. any of various plants of the genus Stellaria; any of various plants related to the common chickweed
chicle n. gum-like substance from the sapodilla
chicness n. elegance by virtue of being fashionable
chicory n. the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute; perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads
chicot n. handsome tree of central and eastern North America having large bipinnate leaves and green-white flowers followed by large woody brown pods whose seeds are used as a coffee substitute
chide v. censure severely or angrily; is archaic
chiding n. rebuking a person harshly
chief n. a person who is in charge; a person who exercises control over workers@adj. most important element; the chief aim of living; (of persons) highest in rank or authority or office; the chief executive
chiefly adv. for the most part
chieftain n. the leader of a group of people; the head of a tribe or clan
chieftaincy n. the position of chieftain
chieftainship n. the position of chieftain
chiffon adj. as thin and soft as chiffon; chiffon taffeta; of pastry; having a light delicate texture achieved by whipping or adding whipped egg whites; lemon chiffon pie@n. a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
chiffonier n. a tall elegant chest of drawers
chigetai n. Mongolian wild ass
chigger n. small tropical flea; the fertile female burrows under the skin of the host including humans; larval mite that sucks the blood of vertebrates including human beings causing intense irritation
chiggerflower n. erect perennial of eastern and southern United States having showy orange flowers
chignon n. a roll of hair worn at the nape of the neck
chigoe n. small tropical flea; the fertile female burrows under the skin of the host including humans
chilblain n. inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
chilblained adj. having chilblains; her poor chilblained hands
chilblains n. inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
child n. a young person of either sex (between birth and puberty); a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age; an immature childish person; he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived; a member of a clan or tribe
childbearing n. the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child@adj. relating to or suitable for childbirth; of childbearing age
childbed n. concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of labor to the birth of a child
childbirth n. the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child
childcare n. a service involving care for other people's children
childhood n. the time of person's life when they are a child; the state of a child between infancy and adolescence
childish adj. indicating a lack of maturity; childish tantrums
childishly adv. in a child-like manner; he acted very childishly
childishness n. a property characteristic of a child
childless adj. without offspring
childlessness n. the condition of being without offspring
childlike adj. befitting a young child; childlike charm; exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity; childlike trust
childly adj. befitting a young child
children n. pl. of child; a group of children
chile n. very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
chili n. (Mexican) ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans; very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
chiliad n. the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
chiliastic adj. relating to or believing in the millennium of peace and happiness
chill adj. uncomfortably cool@n. coldness due to a cold environment; an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever; a sudden numbing dread@v. depress or discourage
chilled adj. of persons and animals; feeling no warmth; got chilled at the football game; made agreeably cold (especially by ice); a glass of chilled lemonade
chilli n. very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
chilliness n. the property of being moderately cold; the chilliness of early morning
chilling adj. so scary as to cause chills and shudders@n. the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
chilly adj. uncomfortably cool; chilly weather; not characterized by emotion; lacking warmth of feeling; a chilly greeting@n. very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
chimaera n. a grotesque product of the imagination; smooth-skinned deep-sea fish with a tapering body and long threadlike tail
chime v. of bells, chimes, and gongs@n. a percussion instrument consisting of vertical metal tubes of different lengths that are struck with a hammer
chimera n. a grotesque product of the imagination
chimeral adj. being or relating to or like a chimera
chimeric adj. being or relating to or like a chimera
chimerical adj. being or relating to or like a chimera; produced by a wildly fanciful imagination
chimney n. a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building; a glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp
chimneypiece n. projects from wall above fireplace; in England they call a mantel a chimneypiece
chimneypot n. a short earthenware pipe on the top of a chimney to increase the draft
chimneystack n. the part of the chimney that is above the roof; usually has several flues
chimneysweep n. someone who cleans soot from chimneys
chimneysweeper n. someone who cleans soot from chimneys
chimp n. intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests
chimpanzee n. intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests
chin v. in gymnastics: raise oneself while hanging from one's hands until one's chin is level with the support bar@n. the protruding part of the lower jaw
china n. dishes, vases, or ornaments
chinaberry n. evergreen of tropical America having pulpy fruit containing saponin which was used as soap by native Americans
chinaware n. dishes made of china
chincapin n. small nut of either of two small chestnut trees of the southern United States; resembles a hazelnut
chinch n. bug of temperate regions that infests esp. beds and feeds on human blood
chincherinchee n. South African perennial with long-lasting spikes of white blossoms that are shipped in to Europe and America for use as winter cut flowers
chinchilla n. the expensive silvery gray fur of the chinchilla; a thick twilled fabric of wool and cotton; small rodent with soft pearly gray fur; native to the Andes but bred in captivity for fur
chinchillon n. gregarious burrowing rodent larger than the chinchillas
chinchona n. any of several trees of the genus Cinchona
chinchy adj. embarrassingly stingy
chine n. cut of meat or fish including at least part of the backbone; backbone of an animal@v. cut through the backbone of an animal
chink n. offensive terms for a person of Chinese descent; a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall; a short light metallic sound@v. make or emit a high tinkling sound; fill the chinks of, as with caulking; make cracks or chinks in
chinkapin n. small nut of either of two small chestnut trees of the southern United States; resembles a hazelnut
chinked adj. having narrow opening filled
chinless adj. having a receding chin
chino n. a coarse twilled cotton fabric used for uniforms
chinoiserie n. a style in art reflecting Chinese influence; elaborately decorated and intricately patterned
chinook n. a warm dry wind blowing down the E slopes of the Rockies; pink or white flesh of large Pacific salmon; large Pacific salmon valued as food; adults die after spawning
chinos n. trousers made with chino cloth
chinquapin n. shrubby tree closely related to the Allegheny chinkapin but with larger leaves; southern midwest United States; shrubby chestnut tree of southeastern United States having small edible nuts
chintz n. a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
chintzily adv. in a stingy manner; their rich uncle treated them rather chintzily
chintzy adj. (informal) of very poor quality; embarrassingly stingy
chip v. break off; of a piece from a whole; cut a nick into; play a chip shot, in golf; form by chipping@n. a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; (nautical) a triangular piece of wood attached to the end of a log line
chipboard n. a cheap hard material made from wood chips that are pressed together and bound with synthetic resin
chipmunk n. chipmunk of western America and Asia
chipped adj. having a small piece broken off; a chipped tooth
chipper adj. having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air
chipping n. the act of chipping something
chiralgia n. a pain in the hand that is not traumatic
chirk v. make a shrill creaking, squeaking, or noise, as of a door, mouse, or bird
chirography n. handwriting, penmanship -- chirographer n. -- chirographic adj.
chiromancer n. someone who predicts your future by the lines on your palms
chiromancy n. telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand
chiromantic adj. of or relating to palmistry
chiropodist n. a specialist in care for the feet
chiropody n. the branch of medicine concerned with the feet
chiropractic n. a method of treatment that manipulates body structures in the belief that it restores proper nerve functioning
chiropractor n. a therapist who practices chiropractic
chiropteran n. nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
chirp v. make high-pitched sounds; of birds; sing in modulation@n. a sharp sound made by small birds or insects
chirpily adv. in a cheerfully buoyant manner
chirpiness n. cheerful and lively
chirpy adj. characterized by liveliness and light-heartedness; his quick wit and chirpy humor
chirr v. make a vibrant noise, of grasshoppers or cicadas
chirrup n. a series of chirps@v. make high-pitched sounds; of birds
chisel n. a hand tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge@v. carve with a chisel; chisel the marble
chiseled adj. having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges; a finely chiseled nose
chiseler n. a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
chiseller n. a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
chit n. the bill in a restaurant
chitchat v. chew the fat; shoot the breeze@n. light informal conversation for social occasions
chitin n. a tough semitransparent horny substance; the principal component of the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of certain fungi
chitinous adj. of or resembling chitin
chitlings n. small intestines of hogs prepared as food
chitlins n. small intestines of hogs prepared as food
chiton n. a woolen tunic worn by men and women in ancient Greece; primitive elongated bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusk having a mantle covered with eight calcareous plates
chittamwood n. shrubby tree of United States Pacific coast; yields cascara sagrada; deciduous tree of southeastern United States and Mexico; shrubby tree of southern United States having large plumes of feathery flowers resembling puffs of smoke
chitter v. make high-pitched sounds, as of birds
chitterlings n. small intestines of hogs prepared as food
chittimwood n. shrubby tree of United States Pacific coast; yields cascara sagrada; deciduous tree of southeastern United States and Mexico
chivalric adj. characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages; chivalric rites
chivalrous adj. having the qualities of gallantry attributed to an ideal knight
chivalrously adv. in a gallant manner
chivalry n. courtesy towards women; the medieval principles of knighthood
chivaree n. a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
chive n. perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
chives n. perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning; cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoning
chivvy v. annoy continually or chronically
chivy v. annoy continually or chronically
chlamydeous adj. (botany) having a floral envelope or perianth consisting of a calyx and/or corolla
chlamydia n. coccoid rickettsia infesting birds and mammals; cause infections of eyes and lungs and genitourinary tract
chlamyphore n. very small Argentine armadillo with pale silky hair and pink plates on head and neck
chloasma n. a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives
chloral n. a white crystalline compound used as a narcotic
chlorambucil n. an alkalating agent (trade name Leukeran) used to treat some kinds of cancer
chloramine n. any of several compounds containing chlorine and nitrogen; used as an antiseptic in wounds
chloramphenicol n. an oral antibiotic (trade name Chloromycetin) used to treat serious infections (especially typhoid fever)
chlorate n. any salt of chloric acid
chlordane n. a viscous liquid insecticide
chlorella n. any alga of the genus Chlorella
chlorhexidine n. a long-lasting liquid antiseptic; used by surgeons to wash their hands before performing surgery
chloride n. any compound containing a chlorine atom; any salt of hydrochloric acid (containing the chloride ion)
chlorinate v. treat or combine with chlorine; disinfect with chlorine; chlorinate a pool
chlorination n. the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds; disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound
chlorine n. a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)
chloroform n. a volatile liquid CHCl3; formerly used as an anesthetic; chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic@v. anesthetize with chloroform
chlorophyl n. any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms
chlorophyll n. any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms
chlorophyllose adj. relating to or being or containing chlorophyll
chlorophyllous adj. relating to or being or containing chlorophyll
chlorophyte n. algae that are clear green in color; often growing on wet ricks or damp wood or the surface of stagnant water
chloroplast n. plastid containing chlorophyll and other pigments; in plants that carry out photosynthesis
chloroprene n. derivative of butadiene used in making neoprene by polymerization
chloroquine n. an antibiotic used to treat malaria and amebic dysentery and systemic lupus erythematosis
chlorosis n. iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin
chlorothiazide n. a diuretic drug (trade name Diuril) used in the treatment of edema and hypertension
chlorpromazine n. a drug (trade name Thorazine) derived from phenothiazine that has anti-psychotic effects and is used as a sedative and tranquilizer
choanocyte n. any of the flagellated cells in sponges having a collar of cytoplasm around the flagellum; they maintain a flow of water through the body
choc n. colloquial British abbreviation
chock adv. as completely as possible; it was chock-a-block full@v. secure with chocks; support on chocks, as of boats, for example@n. a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
chockablock adj. packed full to capacity; chowder chockablock with pieces of fish
chockful adj. packed full to capacity
chocolate n. made from baking chocolate or cocoa powder and milk and sugar; made from roasted ground cacao beans; a medium to dark brown color@adj. composed of or flavored or coated with chocolate
choice adj. of superior grade; choice wines; appealing to refined taste; choice wine@n. the person or thing chosen or selected; the act of choosing or selecting; your choice of colors was unfortunate; an alternative action
choiceness n. the quality of being very good indeed
choir v. sing in a choir@n. a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony; a family of similar musical instrument playing together; the area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave
choirboy n. a boy who sings in a choir
choirmaster n. the musical director of a choir
choke n. a coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current@v. breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion; be too tight; rub or press
chokecherry n. the fruit of the chokecherry tree; a common wild cherry of eastern North America having small bitter black berries favored by birds
choked adj. stopped up; clogged up; streets choked with traffic
chokedamp n. the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life
choker n. necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck; a high tight collar
chokey n. British slang (dated) for a prison
choking adj. causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat@n. a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx)
choky adj. so tight as to tend to choke; a choky collar@n. British slang (dated) for a prison
cholangiography n. roentgenographic examination of the bile ducts after a contrast medium has been injected
cholangitis n. inflammation of the bile ducts
cholecarciferol n. a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
cholecystectomy n. surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain)
cholecystitis n. inflammation of the gall bladder
cholelithiasis n. the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder
cholelithotomy n. removal of gallstone through an incision in the gallbladder
choler n. an irritable petulant feeling; a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance; a humor that was once believed to be secreted by the liver and to cause irritability and anger
cholera n. an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
choleraic adj. relating to or resulting from or resembling cholera
choleric adj. easily moved to anger; quickly aroused to anger; characterized by anger; a choleric outburst
cholesterol n. an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissue; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions
choline n. a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin; essential in the metabolism of fat
cholinergic adj. releasing or activated by acetylcholine or a related compound
cholla n. arborescent cacti having very spiny cylindrical stem segments; southwestern United States and Mexico
chomp n. the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws@v. chew noisily
chomping n. the act of chewing noisily
chon n. 100 chon equal 1 won; 100 chon equal 1 won
chondrichthian n. fishes in which the skeleton may be calcified but not ossified
chondrify v. turn into cartilage
chondriosome n. an organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy
chondrite n. a rock of meteoric origin containing chondrules
chondritic adj. having a granular structure like that of chondrites
chondroma n. a common benign tumor of cartilage cells
chondrosarcoma n. a malignant neoplasm of cartilage cells
chondrule n. small granule (of e.g. chrysolite) found in some meteoric rocks
chook n. variant of chicken
choose v. pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives; select as an alternative; choose instead; prefer as an alternative; I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
choosey adj. difficult to please
choosy adj. difficult to please
chop v. cut into pieces; move suddenly; strike sharply, as in some sports; cut with a tool; hit sharply@n. a small cut of meat including part of a rib; a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball
chopfallen adj. brought low in spirit
chophouse n. a restaurant that specializes in steaks
chopine n. a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole
chopines n. a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole
chopped adj. prepared by cutting; chopped clams
chopper n. a grounder that bounces high in the air; informal terms for a human `tooth'; an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades; a butcher's implement having a large square blade
choppiness n. used of the sea
choppy adj. rough with small waves; choppy seas
chops n. pl. the fleshy covering of the jaws
chopsteak n. a patty of ground cooked beef
chopstick n. a pair of sticks used to eat food with; oriental
chopsticks n. a pair of sticks used to eat food with; oriental
choragic adj. pertaining to or characteristic of a choragus
choragus n. leader of a group or festival; (ancient Greece) leader of a chorus
choral adj. related to or written for or performed by a chorus or choir; choral composition@n. a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune
chorale n. a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune
chorally adv. by a chorus; chorally accompanied
chord v. play chords on, as of string instruments; bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing@n. a straight line connecting two points on a curve
chordal adj. relating to or consisting of or emphasizing chords; chordal assonance in modern music
chordamesoderm n. the area of mesoderm that forms the notochord
chordate n. any animal of the phylum Chordata having a notochord or spinal column@adj. of or relating to or characteristic of the Chordata
chorditis n. inflammation of the spermatic cord; inflammation of the vocal cords
chordomesoderm n. the area of mesoderm that forms the notochord
chordophone n. a stringed instrument of the group including harps, lutes, lyres, and zithers
chore n. a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
chorea n. chorea in dogs; any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs
choreograph v. compose a sequence of dance steps to music
choreographer n. someone who creates new dances (and may teach choreography)
choreographic adj. of or concerned with choreography
choreography n. artistic dancing; the representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes; a notation used by choreographers
choric adj. relating to or written for or in the style of a Greek chorus; a choric Greek tragedy
chorine n. a woman who dances in a chorus line
chorioallantois n. very vascular fetal membrane composed of the fused chorion and adjacent wall of the allantois
chorion n. outer membrane enclosing the embryo in higher vertebrates (reptiles; birds; mammals)
chorionic adj. of or relating to a chorion; a chorionic villus is a minute vascular projection on the fetal chorion
chorioretinitis n. inflammation of the choroid layer behind the retina
chorister n. a singer in a choir
choroid n. a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera
chortle v. laugh quietly or with restraint@n. a soft partly suppressed laugh
chorus v. utter in unison; sing in a choir@n. any utterance produced simultaneously by a group; a chorus of boos; a group of people assembled to sing together; the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
chosen adj. preferred above all others; the chosen few@n. one who is the object of choice; who is given preference; she was Mama's chosen; an exclusive group of people
chou n. any of various types of cabbage; puff filled with cream or custard
chough n. a European corvine bird of small or medium size with red legs and glossy black plumage
chouse v. defeat someone in an expectation through trickery or deceit
chow n. informal terms for a meal; breed of thick-coated medium-sized dogs with fluffy curled tails and distinctive blue-black tongues; believed to have originated in north China
chowchow n. chopped pickles in mustard sauce; a Chinese preserve of mixed fruits and ginger
chowder n. a thick soup or stew made with milk and bacon and onions and potatoes
chrism n. a consecrated mixture of oil and balsam
chrisom n. a consecrated mixture of oil and balsam
christ n. any expected deliverer
christella n. any of several tropical ferns of the genus Christella having thin brittle fronds
christen v. administer baptism to
christening n. giving a Christian name at baptism
christian adj. following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ
christianly adj. becoming to or like a Christian; gentle christianly behavior
christless adj. not believing in Christ
christlike adj. resembling or showing the spirit of Christ
christly adj. resembling or showing the spirit of Christ
christmas v. spend Christmas
chroma n. chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vividness of hue
chromaesthesia n. a form of synesthesia in which nonvisual stimulation results in the experience of color sensations
chromate n. any salt or ester of chromic acid
chromatic adj. able to refract light without spectral color separation; chromatic lens; (music) based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones; a chromatic scale; being or having or characterized by hue
chromatically adv. with respect to color; chromatically pure
chromaticity n. the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
chromatid n. one of two identical strands into which a chromosome splits during mitosis
chromatin n. the readily stainable substance of a cell nucleus consisting of DNA and RNA and various proteins
chromatinic adj. (of substance of a cell nucleus) readily colored by stains
chromatism n. hallucinatory perception of colored lights; abnormal pigmentation
chromatogram n. the recording (column or paper strip) on which the constituents of a mixture are adsorbed in chromatography
chromatographic adj. of or relating to chromatography
chromatography n. a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency
chrome v. plate with chromium; chrome bathroom fixtures; treat with a chromium compound@n. another word for chromium when it is used in dyes or pigments
chromesthesia n. a form of synesthesia in which nonvisual stimulation results in the experience of color sensations
chromite n. a brownish-black mineral; the major source of chromium
chromium n. a hard brittle blue-white multivalent metallic element; resistant to corrosion and tarnishing
chromo n. a colored picture printed from lithographic surfaces
chromoplast n. plastid containing pigments other than chlorophyll usually yellow or orange carotenoids
chromosomal adj. of or relating to a chromosome; chromosomal defect
chromosome n. a threadlike body in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order
chronic adj. (medicine) being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; chronic indigestion; having a habit of long standing; a chronic smoker
chronically adv. in a habitual and long-standing manner; smoking chronically; in a slowly developing and long lasting manner; chronically ill persons
chronicle n. a record or narrative description of past events@v. record in chronological order; make a historical record
chronicler n. someone who writes chronicles
chronograph n. an accurate time-recording instrument
chronological adj. relating to or arranged according to temporal order; chronological age
chronologically adv. with respect to chronology; he is chronologically older
chronologize v. establish the order in time of something
chronology n. arrangement of events in time; a record of events in the order of their occurrence; the determination of the actual temporal sequence of past events
chronometer n. an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)
chronoscope n. an instrument for accurate measurements of small intervals of time
chrysalis n. pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
chrysanthemum n. the flower of a chrysanthemum plant; any of numerous perennial Old World herbs having showy brightly colored flower heads of the genera Chrysanthemum; Argyranthemum; Dendranthema; Tanacetum; widely cultivated
chrysarobin n. a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases
chrysoberyl n. a rare hard yellow green mineral consisting of beryllium aluminate in crystal form; used as a gemstone
chrysolite n. a brown or yellow-green olivine found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and used as a gemstone
chrysomelid n. brightly colored beetle that feeds on plant leaves; larvae infest roots and stems
chrysopid n. pale green unpleasant-smelling lacewing fly having carnivorous larvae
chrysoprase n. a green variety of chalcedony valued as a gemstone
chrysotherapy n. the use of chemicals containing gold for treating diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis)
chrysotile n. a gray or green fibrous mineral; an important source of commercial asbestos
chthonian adj. of the underworld
chthonic adj. of the underworld
chub n. European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body
chubbiness n. the property of having a plump and round body
chubby adj. euphemisms for slightly fat; chubby babies
chuck n. informal terms for a meal; the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade@v. throw carelessly; chuck the ball; throw away (slang); pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, esp. under the chin
chuckhole n. a pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road surface)
chuckle n. a soft partly suppressed laugh@v. laugh quietly or with restraint
chuckwalla n. rock-dwelling herbivorous lizard of arid parts of southwestern United States and Mexico
chufa n. European sedge having small edible nutlike tubers
chuff v. blow hard and loudly
chug v. of engines@n. the dull explosive noise made by an engine
chukka n. a short usually ankle-length leather boot with two pairs of eyelets
chukker n. one of the periods into which the game of polo is divided
chum n. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
chumminess n. the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
chummy adj. (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals; (used informally) associated on close terms; the bartender was chummy with the regular customers
chump n. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
chunga n. Argentinian cariama
chunk n. a compact mass@v. put together indiscriminately; lump, group, or chunk together
chunky adj. like or containing small stick lumps; the dumplings were chunky pieces of uncooked dough; short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature; some people seem born to be square and chunky
chunnel n. the railroad tunnel between France and England under the English Channel
church n. a group of Christians; any group professing Christian doctrine or belief; church is a biblical term for assembly; for public (especially Christian) worship@v. bring someone to church for a special rite, as of a woman after childbirth
churchgoer n. a religious person who goes to church regularly
churchgoing adj. actively practicing a religion
churchless adj. not affiliated with a church
churchlike adj. resembling or suggesting or appropriate to a church; churchlike silence
churchly adj. resembling or suggesting or appropriate to a church; the pure fragrance of churchly incense
churchman n. a clergyman or other person in religious orders
churchwarden n. an officer in the Episcopal church who helps a parish priest with secular matters
churchyard n. the yard associated with a church
churl n. a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement; a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend; a bad-tempered person
churlish adj. rude and boorish; having a bad disposition; surly
churlishly adv. in a churlish manner; the store owner treated his customers churlishly
churn v. stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter; be agitated; of liquids@n. agitates cream to separate butterfat from buttermilk
churning adj. moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation; winds whipped the piled leaves into churning masses; (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
churr v. make a vibrant sound, as of some birds
churrigueresco adj. having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation
churrigueresque adj. having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation
chute n. a device that fills with air and retards your fall; sloping channel through which things can descend
chutney n. chopped fruits or green tomatoes cooked in vinegar and sugar with ginger and spices
chutzpah n. aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery
chylaceous adj. consisting of chyle or having the properties of chyle
chyle n. a milky fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats; formed in the small intestine during digestion of ingested fats
chylifactive adj. producing or converting into chyle
chylifactory adj. producing or converting into chyle
chyliferous adj. transmitting chyle; chyliferous vessels
chylific adj. producing or converting into chyle
chyloderma n. swelling of the scrotum resulting from chronic lymphatic obstruction
chylous adj. consisting of chyle or having the properties of chyle
chyme n. a semiliquid mass of partially digested food that passes from the stomach through the pyloric sphincter into the duodenum
chymosin n. an enzyme that occurs in gastric juice; causes milk to coagulate
ciao n. an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian; ciao is Italian)
cicada n. stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone
cicala n. stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone
cicatrice n. a mark left by the healing of injured tissue
cicatrix n. a mark left by the healing of injured tissue
cicatrize v. form a scar, after an injury; form a scab; of wounds
cicero n. a linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em
cicerone n. a guide who conducts and informs sightseers
cichlid n. freshwater fishes of tropical America and Africa and Asia similar to American sunfishes; some are food fishes; many small ones are popular in aquariums
cider n. alcoholic drink from fermented cider (`cider' and `cyder' are European (especially British) usage for the fermented beverage); a beverage made from juice pressed from apples
ciderpress n. a press that is used to extract the juice from apples
cigar n. a roll of tobacco for smoking
cigaret n. finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
cigarette n. finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
cigarfish n. small fusiform fish of western Atlantic
cigarillo n. small cigar or cigarette wrapped in tobacco instead of paper
cilantro n. Old World herb with aromatic parsleylike leaves and seed; parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish
cilial adj. of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell
ciliary adj. relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye; of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell; or or relating to the human eyelash
ciliate n. a protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell@adj. of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell; or or relating to the human eyelash; having a margin or fringe of hairlike projections
ciliated adj. having a margin or fringe of hairlike projections
ciliophoran n. a protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell
cilium n. hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free unicellular organisms; any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
cimarron n. wild sheep of mountainous regions of western North America having massive curled horns
cimetidine n. a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid
cinch v. tie a cinch around; cinch horses; make sure of; get a grip on; get mastery of@n. any activity that is easy to do; band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place
cinchona n. any of several trees of the genus Cinchona
cincture n. a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
cinder n. a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
cinema n. a medium (art or business) that disseminates moving pictures:; this story would be good cinema; a theater where films are shown
cinematic adj. of or pertaining to or characteristic of the cinema
cinematize v. make a film of; adopt so as to make into a film
cinematograph n. a motion-picture projector, camera, theater, or show
cinematographer n. a photographer who operates a movie camera
cinematography n. the act of making a film
cineraria n. herb of Canary Islands widely cultivated for its blue or purple or red or variegated daisylike flowers
cingulum n. (anatomy) an encircling girdle-like structure (as the ridge around the base of a tooth)
cinibar adj. of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
cinnabar n. a heavy reddish mineral consisting of mercuric sulfide; the chief source of mercury; large red-and-black European moth; larvae feed on leaves of ragwort; introduced into United States to control ragwort
cinnamene n. a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene
cinnamon n. aromatic bark used as a spice; tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon; spice from the dried aromatic bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree; used as rolled strips or ground
cinque n. the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
cinquefoil n. any of a numerous plants grown for their 5-petal flowers; abundant in temperate regions; alleged to have medicinal properties; an ornamental carving consisting of five arcs arranged in a circle
cipher v. convert ordinary language into code@n. a message written in a secret code; a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number; a quantity of no importance; a person of no influence
ciprofloxacin n. an oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract of urinary tract or bones or joints
circa prep. about; born circa 1600
circadian adj. of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals; circadian rhythms; (biology) exhibiting 24-hour periodicity
circinate adj. shaped like a ring
circle n. a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point; he calculated the circumference of the circle@v. travel around something; circle the globe; move in circles; be around; form a circle around
circlet n. decorated metal band worn around the head
circling adj. moving in a circle
circuit v. make a circuit@n. a path for electrical current to flow; an extended journey; anything with a round or oval shape that is closed or nearly closed; a regular route for a sentry or policeman
circuitous adj. marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct; the explanation was circuitous and puzzling; deviating from a straight course; a long and circuitous journey by train and boat
circuitry n. a system of circuits
circuity n. indirection
circular n. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; he mailed the circular to all subscribers@adj. having a circular shape; shaped like a ring; marked by or moving in a cycle
circularisation n. circulating printed notices as a means of advertising
circularise v. canvass by distributing letters; distribute circulars to; as of information
circularity n. the roundness of a 2-dimensional figure
circularization n. circulating printed notices as a means of advertising
circularize v. canvass by distributing letters; distribute circulars to; as of information
circularly adv. in a circular manner
circulate v. of information; as of information; cause to be distributed; flow freely, as of air or liquids; move in circles; cause to move around; move around freely; cause to move around; circulate a rumor
circulating adj. moving or flowing in a circuit and returning to the same point; steam circulating through the pipes; passing from one to another; circulating bills and coins
circulation n. opening to public discussion and debate; the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels; free movement or passage especially through a circuit as of water through pipes or sap through a plant
circulative adj. of or relating to circulation
circulatory adj. of or relating to circulation; relating to circulatory system or to circulation of the blood
circumambulate v. walk around something
circumboreal adj. comprising or throughout far northern regions
circumcise v. cut the skin over the clitoris; cut the foreskin off male babies or teenage boys
circumcision n. a Jewish and Muslim religious rite performed on a male 8 days after birth; surgical removal of the foreskin of males
circumduction n. a circular movement of a limb or eye
circumference n. the size of something as given by the distance around it; the length of the closed curve of a circle
circumferential n. takes traffic around the edge of a town@adj. lying around or just outside the edges or outskirts; circumferential highways around cities
circumflex n. a diacritical mark (^) placed above a vowel in some languages to indicate a special phonetic quality
circumfuse v. spread something around something
circumlocution n. a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things; an indirect way of expressing something
circumlocutious adj. roundabout and unnecessarily wordy; had a preference for circumlocutious (or circumlocutory) rather than forthright expression; (`ambagious' is archaic)
circumlocutory adj. roundabout and unnecessarily wordy; had a preference for circumlocutious (or circumlocutory) rather than forthright expression; (`ambagious' is archaic)
circumnavigate v. travel around, either by plane or ship
circumpolar adj. (of a celestial body) continually visible above the horizon during the entire 360 degrees of daily travel; a circumpolar star; located or found throughout a polar region
circumscribe v. draw a line around; restrict or confine, as to area, extent, time, etc.; to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect
circumscribed adj. subject to limits or subjected to limits; showing or determining a boundary; it is impossible to specify a clearly circumscribed (or delimited) area for any particular science
circumscription n. the act of circumscribing
circumspect adj. heedful of potential consequences; circumspect actions
circumspection n. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; the trait of being circumspect and prudent
circumspectly adv. in a cagey manner
circumstance n. a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity; the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event; information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
circumstances n. your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you):; a victim of circumstances; the state (usually personal) with regard to wealth; each person was helped according to his circumstances
circumstantial adj. fully detailed and specific about particulars; a circumstantial report about the debate
circumstantiate v. give circumstantial evidence for
circumvallate v. surround with or as if with a rampart or other fortification
circumvent v. lay siege to; beat through cleverness and wit; avoid or try to avoid, as of duties, questions and issues
circumvention n. the act of evading by going around
circumvolute v. wind or turn in volutions, esp. in an inward spiral, as of snail
circumvolution n. the act of turning or winding or folding around a central axis
circus n. a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals; he ran away from home to join the circus; performance given by a traveling company of acrobats clowns and trained animals; the children always love to go to the circus
cirio n. candlewood of Mexico and southwestern California having tall columnar stems and bearing honey-scented creamy yellow flowers
cirque n. a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake
cirrhosis n. a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
cirrhus n. usually coiled
cirrocumulus n. a cloud at a high altitude consisting of a series of regularly arranged small clouds resembling ripples
cirrostratus n. a thin uniform layer of hazy cloud at high altitude
cirrus n. usually coiled; a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles); a slender flexible animal appendage as on barnacles or crinoids or many insects; often tactile
cisalpine adj. on the Italian or Roman side of the Alps; ancient cisalpine Gaul included an area south and east of the Alps
cisco n. cold-water fish caught in Lake Superior and northward; important food fish of cold deep lakes of North America
cislunar adj. situated between the earth and the moon
cismontane adj. on this (the speaker's) side of the mountains; a contest in Virginia between a cismontane and a tramontane people
cissy adj. having unsuitable feminine qualities
cistern n. a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid; holds the water used to flush a toilet; an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater
cisterna n. a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
citadel n. a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
citation n. an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement; a short note acknowledging a source of information or quoting a passage; a summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding
cite v. make reference to; cite, as for an outstanding achievement; refer to; repeat a passage from; advance evidence for; call in an official matter, such as to attend court
cither n. a musical instrument with strings stretch over a flat sounding box; played with a plectrum and with fingers
citified adj. being or having the customs or manners or dress of a city person
citify v. accustom to urban ways; Immigration will citify the country?
citizen n. a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
citizenry n. the body of citizens of a state or country
citizenship n. the status of a citizen with rights and duties; conduct as a citizen; award for good citizenship
citrange n. more aromatic and acidic than oranges; more aromatic and acid tasting than oranges; used in beverages and marmalade
citrate v. cause to form a salt or ester of citric acid
citrin n. a vitamin that maintains the resistance of cell and capillary walls to permeation
citrine n. semiprecious yellow quartz resembling topaz
citron n. large lemonlike fruit with thick aromatic rind; usually preserved; thorny evergreen small tree or shrub of India widely cultivated for its large lemonlike fruits that have thick warty rind
citronella n. a fragrant Asiatic grass that yields an oil used especially as an insect repellent
citronwood n. wood of a citron tree; durable fragrant wood; used in building (as in the roof of Cordova Cathedral)
citrous adj. of or relating to plants of the genus Citrus; a citrous disease; of or relating to or producing fruit of the plants of the genus Citrus
citrulline n. an amino acid that is an intermediate in the conversion of ornithine to arginine
citrus adj. of or relating to plants of the genus Citrus; of or relating to or producing fruit of the plants of the genus Citrus; the citrus production of Florida@n. any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp
city n. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; Ancient Troy was a great city; an incorporated administrative district established by state charter; the city raised the tax rate
cityfied adj. being or having the customs or manners or dress of a city person
citywide adj. occurring or extending throughout a city; citywide bussing
cive n. perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
civet n. catlike mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes
civic adj. of or relating or belonging to a city; civic center; of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals; civic duties
civics n. the social science of municipal affairs
civies n. civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform
civil adj. applying to ordinary citizens; civil law; not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
civilian adj. associated with or performed by civilians as contrasted with the military; civilian clothing civilian life@n. a nonmilitary citizen
civility n. formal or perfunctory politeness; the act of showing regard for others
civilization n. a society in an advanced state of development
civilize v. train to be discriminative; as of taste or judgment; make a country technologically advanced
civilized adj. having a high state of culture and development both social and technological; terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world; marked by refinement in taste and manners
civilly adv. in a civil manner; he treats his former wife civilly
civvies n. civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform
clabber n. raw milk that has soured and thickened@v. turn into curds,as of dairy products
clack v. make a rattling sound; make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens; speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly@n. simple non-return valve
clad adj. wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination; nurses clad in white; having an outer covering especially of thin metal; steel-clad
cladding n. a covering that protects the outside of a building
clade n. a group of biological taxa or species that share features inherited from a common ancestor
cladistics n. a system of biological taxonomy based on the quantitative analysis of comparative data and used to reconstruct trees summarizing the (assumed) phylogenetic relations and evolutionary history of groups of organisms
cladode n. a flattened stem resembling and functioning as a leaf
cladogram n. a tree diagram used to illustrate phylogenetic relationships
cladophyll n. a flattened stem resembling and functioning as a leaf
claim n. an assertion of a right (as to money or property); his claim asked for damages@v. assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing; demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to
claimant n. asserts a right or title; someone who imputes guilt or blame
clairvoyance n. apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses
clairvoyant n. someone who has the power of clairvoyance@adj. perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses; foreseeing the future
clam n. burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud; (United States) a piece of paper money worth one dollar; flesh of either hard-shell or soft-shell clams@v. gather clams, by digging in the sand by the ocean
clamant adj. conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry; demanding attention; clamant needs
clamatorial adj. of or relating to Clamatores
clambake n. a cookout at the seashore where clams and fish and other foods are cooked--usually on heated stones covered with seaweed
clamber n. an awkward climb; reaching the crest was a real clamber@v. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
clammily adv. in a clammy manner
clamminess n. unpleasant wetness
clammy adj. unpleasantly cool and humid; a clammy handshake
clammyweed n. strong-scented herb common in southern United States covered with intermixed gland and hairs
clamor n. a loud harsh or strident noise; loud and persistent outcry from many people; he ignored the clamor of the crowd@v. make loud demands; utter or proclaim insistently and noisily; compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring
clamoring n. loud and persistent outcry from many people
clamorous adj. conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry; a clamorous uproar
clamorously adv. in manner that attracts attention
clamour v. utter or proclaim insistently and noisily; make loud demands@n. loud and persistent outcry from many people
clamouring n. loud and persistent outcry from many people
clamourous adj. conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
clamp v. fasten or fix with a clamp; clamp the chair together until the glue has hardened; impose or inflict forcefully@n. a device (used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
clampdown n. sudden restriction on an activity
clamshell n. the shell of a clam; a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
clamydospore n. thick-walled asexual resting spore of certain fungi and algae
clan n. group of people related by blood or marriage
clandestine adj. conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods; clandestine intelligence operations
clang n. a loud resonant repeating noise; he could hear the clang of distant bells@v. make a loud noise, as if striking metal
clanger n. (British) a conspicuous mistake whose effects seem to reverberate; he dropped a clanger
clanging adj. having a loud resonant metallic sound; a clanging gong
clangor n. a loud resonant repeating noise@v. make a loud resonant noise; make a loud noise, as if striking metal
clangoring n. a loud resonant repeating noise
clangorous adj. having a loud resonant metallic sound; the clangorous locomotive works
clangour v. make a loud resonant noise@n. a loud resonant repeating noise
clank n. a loud resonant repeating noise@v. make a clank
clanking adj. having a hard nonresonant metallic sound; clanking chains
clannish adj. characteristic of a clan especially in being unified; clannish loyalty; befitting or characteristic of those who inclined to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior
clannishly adv. in a clannish manner; these four friends always act clannishly, and don't let us participate in their activities
clannishness n. tendency to associate with only a select group
clansman n. a member of a clan
clanswoman n. a member of a clan
clap v. put quickly or forcibly; cause to strike the air in flight; clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval; clap one's hands together; strike the air in flight@n. a sudden very loud noise
clapboard v. cover with clapboards@n. a long thin board with one edge thicker than the other; used as siding by lapping one board over the board below
clapper n. a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity; metal piece that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side
clapperboard n. synchronizes sound and picture; boards held in front of a movie camera are banged together
clapperclaw v. claw with the nails; use foul or abusive language towards
clappers n. a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
clapping n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
claptrap n. pompous or pretentious talk or writing
claque n. a group of followers hired to applaud at a performance
claret n. a dark purplish red; dry red Bordeaux or Bordeaux-like wine
clarification n. an interpretation that clears up ambiguity; the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook; the act of removing solid particles from a liquid
clarified adj. free from unwanted solid matter
clarify v. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear: Could you clarify these remarks?; make clear or clearer; shed light on; clear by heating; of fats; clarify the butter
clarifying adj. that makes clear; a clarifying example
clarinet n. a single-reed instrument with a straight tube
clarinetist n. a musician who plays the clarinet
clarinettist n. a musician who plays the clarinet
clarion n. a medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone@v. blow the clarion; proclaim on, or as if on, a clarion
clarity n. free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression; the quality of clear water; when she awoke the clarity was back in her eyes
claro n. a cigar made with light-colored tobacco
clary n. aromatic herb of southern Europe; cultivated in England as a potherb and widely as an ornamental
clash n. a loud resonant repeating noise; a state of conflict between persons; a minor short-term fight@v. crash together with violent impact; be incompatible; be or come into conflict; These colors clash; disagree violently
clashing adj. sharply and harshly discordant; clashing interests of loggers and conservationists
clasp n. a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together; the act of grasping; he released his clasp on my arm@v. hold firmly and tightly; fasten with or as if with a brooch; fasten with a buckle or buckles; grasp firmly
class n. a collection of things sharing a common attribute; a body of students who are taught together; people having the same social or economic status; the working class@v. arrange or order by classes or categories
classic adj. characteristic of the classical artistic and literary traditions; adhering to established standards and principles; a classic proof@n. a creation of the highest excellence; an artist who has created classic works
classical adj. (fine arts) of or characteristic of a form or system felt to be of first significance before modern times; of recognized authority or excellence; classical methods of navigation
classically adv. n the manner of Greek and Roman culture; this exercise develops a classically shaped body
classicism n. the principles of classical literature and art
classicist n. an artistic person who adheres to classicism; a student of ancient Greek and Latin
classicistic adj. of or relating to classicism; the classicistic tradition
classicize v. make classic or classical
classics n. study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
classifiable adj. possible to classify
classification n. the grouping of things by classes or categories; a group of people or things arranged by class or category; the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories
classificatory adj. relating to or involving classification:classificatory criteria
classified adj. arranged into classes; official classification of information or documents; withheld from general circulation; thousands of classified documents have now been declassified
classifier n. a person who creates classifications
classify v. arrange or order by classes or categories; How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?; declare unavailable, as for security reasons
classless adj. favoring social equality; a classless society
classmate n. an acquaintance that you go to school with
classroom n. a room in a school where lessons take place
classy adj. (informal) elegant and fashionable; classy clothes
clathrate adj. (botany) having a latticelike structure pierced with holes or windows
clatter v. make a rattling sound@n. a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement); the clatter of iron wheels on cobblestones
clattering adj. a rattling sound as of hard things striking together; a clattering typewriter
clattery adj. a rattling sound as of hard things striking together
claudication n. disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
clausal adj. of or relating to or functioning as a clause; clausal structure
clause n. (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence; a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
claustrophobia n. a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
claustrophobic adj. uncomfortably closed or hemmed in; a claustrophobic little room; suffering from claustrophobia; abnormally afraid of closed-in places
claustrum n. (anatomy) a structure that serves as a barrier (especially a particular layer of gray matter in the brain)
claver v. chew the fat; shoot the breeze
clavichord n. like a piano but with more delicate sound
clavicle n. bone linking the scapula and sternum
clavier n. a bank of keys on a musical instrument; a stringed instrument that has a keyboard
clavus n. a hard thickening of the skin (especially of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes
claw v. move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging; clutch as if in panic; scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails@n. sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
clawback n. (British) finding a way to take money back from people that they were given in another way; the Treasury will find some clawback for the extra benefits members received
clawed adj. having a claw or claws; often used as a combining form; sharp-clawed; of animals
clawfoot n. a deformity of the foot characterized by an abnormally high arch and hyperextension of the toes which gives the foot the appearance of a claw
clawhammer n. a hammer with a cleft at one end for pulling nails
clawlike adj. resembling a claw
claxon v. make a loud noise; use the horn of a car@n. a kind of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles
clay n. soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired; water soaked soil; soft wet earth; the dead body of a human being
clayey adj. resembling or containing clay; (used of soil) compact and fine-grained; the clayey soil was heavy and easily saturated
claymore n. a large 2-edged sword formerly used by Scottish Highlanders
claystone n. fine-grained rock consisting of compacted clay particles
clayware n. made from clay and baked in a kiln
clean adj. free from dirt or impurities@adv. (slang) completely; used as intensifiers@n. a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead@v. make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
cleanable adj. capable of being cleaned
cleaned adj. made clean
cleaner n. a preparation used in cleaning something; the operator of dry-cleaning establishment; someone whose occupation is cleaning
cleaners n. where dry cleaning is done
cleaning n. the act of making something clean; he gave his shoes a good cleaning
cleanliness n. the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections; diligence in keeping clean
cleanly adv. in an adroit manner; he bounced it cleanly off the wall; without distortion; she played the piano accompaniment cleanly@adj. habitually clean; cleanly in their persons and habitations
cleanness n. the state of being clean; without dirt or other impurities; without moral defects
cleanse v. clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing; free from Nazi ideology
cleansed adj. made clean
cleanser n. a preparation used in cleaning something
cleansing adj. cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands; acting like an antiseptic@n. the act of making something clean
cleanup n. (informal) a very large profit; (baseball) the fourth position in the batting order (usually filled by the best batter on the team); the act of making something clean
clear adj. clear to the mind@n. the state of being free of suspicion: investigation showed that he was in the clear; a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water@adv. completely; read the book clear to the end@v. rid of obstructions
clearance n. the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them; vertical space available to allow easy passage under something; permission to proceed; the plane was given clearance to land
clearcutness n. clarity as a consequence of precision
cleared adj. rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush; cleared land; freed from any question of guilt
clearheaded adj. not mentally confused; able to think clearly and act intelligently
clearing n. a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area; the act of freeing from suspicion; the act of removing solid particles from a liquid
clearinghouse n. an institution maintained by banks for making an exchange of checks and claims held by each bank against other banks
clearly adv. without doubt or question; they were clearly lost; in an intelligible manner; clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment; I could clearly see myself in his situation
clearness n. free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression; the quality of clear water
clearstory n. part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light
clearway n. (British) a road on which you are not allowed to stop (unless you have a breakdown)
clearweed n. a plants of the genus Pilea having drooping green flower clusters and smooth translucent stems and leaves
cleat n. a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping; a fastening (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured@v. provide with cleats, as of running shoes; secure on a cleat
cleavable adj. capable of being cleaved
cleavage n. the breaking of a chemical bond in a molecule resulting in smaller molecules; (embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum; the line formed by a groove between two parts (especially the separation between a woman's breasts)
cleave v. separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument; cleave the bone; make by cutting into
cleaver n. a butcher's implement having a large square blade
cleavers n. annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia
clef n. a musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes following it
cleft adj. used of hooves; having one or more incisions reaching nearly to the midrib@n. a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin); a long narrow opening
cleg n. large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals
clegg n. large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals
cleistocarp n. closed spore-bearing structure of some fungi (especially Aspergillaceae and Erysiphaceae) from which spores are released only by decay or disintegration
cleistothecium n. closed spore-bearing structure of some fungi (especially Aspergillaceae and Erysiphaceae) from which spores are released only by decay or disintegration
clematis n. any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
clemency n. good weather with comfortable temperatures; leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
clement adj. (of weather or climate) physically mild; clement weather; (used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy; a more clement judge reduced the sentence
clementine n. a variety of mandarin orange
clench v. hold in a tight grasp; clench a steering wheel; squeeze together tightly, as of one's fists@n. a nail with its point bent over; the act of grasping
clenched adj. closed or squeezed together tightly; a clenched fist
cleome n. any of various often strong-smelling plants of the genus Cleome having showy spider-shaped flowers
clepsydra n. measures time by the escape of water
clerestory n. part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light
clergy n. clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
clergyman n. a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
cleric n. a clergyman or other person in religious orders
clerical adj. of or relating to clerks; clerical work; of or relating to the clergy; clerical collar; appropriate for or engaged in office work; clerical skills
clericalism n. a policy of maintaining or increasing the power of a religious hierarchy
clerid n. predacious on other insects; usually brightly colored or metallic
clerihew n. a witty satiric verse containing two rhymed couplets and mentioning a famous person
clerisy n. an educated and intellectual elite
clerk n. an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts); a salesperson in a store@v. work as a clerk, as in the legal business
clerking n. the activity of recording business transactions
clerkship n. the job of clerk
clever adj. skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends; came up with a clever story; showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; too clever to be sound; mentally quick and resourceful
cleverly adv. in a clever manner; they were cleverly arranged
cleverness n. the power of creative imagination; intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty; the property of being ingenious; the cleverness of its design
clew n. a ball of yarn or cord or thread; evidence that helps to solve a problem@v. roll into a ball
clianthus n. any of various shrubs or vines of the genus Clianthus having compound leaves and pealike red flowers in drooping racemes
cliche n. a trite or obvious remark
cliched adj. repeated regularly without thought or originality
click n. a short light metallic sound@v. move or strike with a click; make a clicking or ticking sound; click repeatedly or uncontrollably, as of teeth; cause to make a snapping sound; of fingers
client n. a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer; someone who pays for goods or services; (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
clientage n. relation of a client to a patron
clientele n. customers collectively; they have an upper class clientele
cliff n. a steep high face of rock
cliffbrake n. any of several small lithophytic ferns of tropical and warm temperate regions
cliffhanger n. a contest whose outcome is uncertain up to the very end; an episode that ends in suspense
clifflike adj. (of a shore or shoreline) characterized by steep cliffs or precipices
cliffy adj. (of a shore or shoreline) characterized by steep cliffs or precipices; the cliffy shores of Dover
climacteric n. a period in a man's life corresponding to menopause; the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends
climactic adj. consisting of or causing a climax
climactical adj. consisting of or causing a climax
climate n. the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; the prevailing psychological state; the climate of opinion
climatic adj. of or relating to a climate; climatic changes
climatical adj. of or relating to a climate
climatically adv. with respect to climate; they were used to a climatically different environment
climatology n. meteorology of climates and their phenomena
climax v. end, esp. to reach a final or climactic stage@n. the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding: the climax of the artist's career; the decisive moment in a novel or play
climb v. go upward with gradual or continuous progress; Did you ever climb up the hill behind yur house?; move with difficulty, by grasping; go up or advance; slope upward; increase in value@n. an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
climbable adj. possible to climb; capable of being surmounted
climber n. a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants; someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior; someone who climbs as a sport
climbing n. an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)@adj. used especially of plants; having a tendency to climb; a climbing fern
clime n. the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
clinch v. secure by clinching; hold in a tight grasp@n. (in boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily; a small slip noose made with seizing; a nail with its point bent over
clinched adj. closed or squeezed together tightly; his clenched (or clinched) teeth
clincher n. an argument that is conclusive; a point or fact or remark that settles something conclusively
cling n. fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit@v. come or be in close contact with; to remain emotionally or intellectually attached; hold on tightly or tenaciously
clingfish n. very small (to 3 inches) flattened marine fish with a sucking disc on the abdomen for clinging to rocks etc.
clingstone n. fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
clinic n. a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists; meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity; a health facility for outpatient care
clinical adj. relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients; clinical observation
clinically adv. in a clinical manner; she is clinically qualified
clinician n. a practitioner (of medicine or psychology) who does clinical work instead of laboratory experiments
clinid n. mostly small blennioid fishes of coral reefs and seagrass beds
clink v. make a high sound, as of champagne glasses during a toast; make or emit a high tinkling sound@n. a short light metallic sound
clinker v. clear out the cinders and clinker from; turn to clinker or form clinker under excessive heat in burning@n. a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire; a hard brick used as a paving stone
clinking adj. like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped
clinocephalism n. a congenital defect in which the top of the head is depressed (concave instead of convex)
clinocephaly n. a congenital defect in which the top of the head is depressed (concave instead of convex)
clinodactyly n. a congenital defect in which one or more toes or fingers are abnormally positioned
clinometer n. an instrument used by surveyors in order to measure an angle of inclination or elevation
clinquant adj. glittering with gold or silver
clintonia n. any temperate liliaceous plant of the genus Clintonia having broad basal leaves and white or yellowish or purplish flowers followed by blue or black berries
clip v. sever or remove by pinching of snipping; run at a moderately swift pace; attach with a clip; clip the papers together@n. a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
clipboard n. a small writing board with a clip at the top for holding papers
clipped adj. having an end or small portion cut off; birds with clipped wings cannot fly; (of animals) having ears or tail cut short; cut or trimmed by clipping; a handsome man with a clipped moustache
clipper n. a circuit that limits the amplitude of a waveform; a fast ship used in former times; shears for cutting grass or shrubbery; for cutting hair or finger nails
clippers n. shears for cutting grass or shrubbery; for cutting hair or finger nails
clipping n. an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine; cutting down to the desired size or shape; the act of clipping or snipping
clique n. an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
cliquish adj. befitting or characteristic of those who inclined to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior
cliquishly adv. in a clannish manner
cliquishness n. tendency to associate with only a select group
clit n. a female sexual organ homologous to the penis
clitoral adj. of or relating to the clitoris
clitoric adj. of or relating to the clitoris
clitoris n. a female sexual organ homologous to the penis
clitter v. make a shrill creaking noise by rubbing together special bodily structures, as of male insects such as crickets or grasshoppers
clivers n. annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia
cloaca n. a conduit that carries away sewage or surface water
cloak n. anything that covers or conceals; a loose outer garment@v. hide under a false appearance
cloaked adj. having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading; covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak; fog-cloaked meadows
cloakmaker n. someone whose occupation is making or repairing fur garments
cloakroom n. a private lounge off of a legislative chamber; a room where coats and other articles can be left temporarily
clobber v. strike violently and repeatedly; beat thoroughly in a competition or fight@n. informal terms for personal possessions; did you take all your clobber?
cloche n. a low transparent cover put over young plants to protect them from cold; a woman's close-fitting helmet-like hat
clock n. a timepiece that shows the time of day@v. measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
clocking n. the time taken to traverse a measured course; it was a world record clocking
clockmaker n. someone whose occupation is making or repairing clocks and watches
clocks n. European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender pinlike fruits that stick straight up
clocksmith n. someone whose occupation is making or repairing clocks and watches
clockwise adv. in the direction that the hands of a clock move; please move clockwise in a circle@adj. in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock
clockwork n. any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock
clod n. a compact mass; an awkward stupid person
cloddish adj. heavy and dull and stupid
clodhopper n. a thick and heavy shoe
clofibrate n. a drug (trade name Atromid-S) that reduces lipids in the blood serum; used to treat some cardiovascular diseases
clog n. footwear usually with wooden soles; any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction@v. become or cause to become obstructed; The leaves clog our drains in the Fall; dance a clog dance; impede the motion of, as with a chain or a burden
clogged adj. thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots); seeds clogged together; stopped up; clogged up; clogged pipes; loaded with something that hinders motion
clogging adj. preventing movement; the clogging crowds of revelers overflowing into the street
cloggy adj. (used of soil) compact and fine-grained
cloisonne n. enamelware in which colored areas are separated by thin metal strips@adj. (for metals) having areas separated by metal and filled with colored enamel and fired
cloister n. a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery); a courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions)@v. surround with a cloister, as of a garden; seclude from the world in or as if in a cloister
cloistered adj. of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows; providing privacy or seclusion; the cloistered academic world of books
cloistral adj. of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
clomiphene n. a fertility drug (trade name Clomid) that is used to stimulate ovulation and that has been associated with multiple births
clomipramine n. a tricyclic antidepressant drug
clomp v. walk clumsily
clon n. a group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction
clonal adj. of or relating to a clone
clone v. make a clone of@n. a group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction
clonic adj. (medicine) of or relating to abnormal neuromuscular activity characterized by rapidly alternating muscle contraction and relaxation; clonic spasm
clonidine n. an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches
clonus n. convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations
clop v. make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
close v. cease to operate or cause to cease operating@adv. near in time or place or relationship; the bullet didn't come close@adj. at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other@n. the concluding time
closed adj. not open or affording passage or access; the many closed streets made travel difficult
closedown n. termination of operations
closefisted adj. unwilling to part with money
closelipped adj. inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
closely adv. in a close relation or position in time or space; the onsets were closely timed; in an attentive manner; in a close manner
closemouthed adj. inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
closeness n. a feeling of being intimate and belonging together; their closeness grew as the night wore on; the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance; the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action; extreme stinginess
closeout n. a sale intended to dispose of all remaing stock
closer adj. (comparative of `close') indicating the one of two that is the shorter distance away@adv. (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance; come closer, my dear!
closest adj. (superlative of `close') indicating the one of several that is the shortest distance away@adv. (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance
closet v. confine to a small space, as for intensive work@n. a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage; a toilet in England; with rails or hooks for hanging clothes@adj. (of information) given in confidence or in secret; closet information
closeup n. a photograph taken at close range
closing n. the act of closing something; the last section of a communication; approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap; the ship's rapid rate of closing gave them little time to avoid a collision@adj. final or ending
clostridia n. spindle-shaped bacterial cell esp. one swollen at the center by an endospore
clostridium n. spindle-shaped bacterial cell esp. one swollen at the center by an endospore
closure v. terminate and take a vote@n. approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap; a rule for ending debate in a deliberative body; an obstruction in a pipe or tube; the act of blocking; termination of operations
clot v. change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state; turn into curds,as of dairy products; coalesce or unite in a mass@n. a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid
clotbur n. any of several erect biennial herbs of temperate Eurasia having stout taproots and producing burs
cloth n. something made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
clothe v. provide with clothes or put clothes on; furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
clothed adj. wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination; proud of her well-clothed family; covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak; leaf-clothed trees
clothes n. covering designed to be worn on a person's body
clothesbrush n. a brush used for cleaning clothing
clotheshorse n. a frame on which to hang clothes (as for drying); a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
clothesless adj. possessing no clothing
clothesline n. a cord on which clothes are hung to dry
clothespin n. wood or plastic; for holding clothes on a clothesline
clothespress n. where clothes are stored
clothier n. a merchant who sells men's clothing
clothing n. covering designed to be worn on a person's body
clotted adj. thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots); clotted blood
clotting n. the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
cloture n. a rule for ending debate in a deliberative body@v. terminate and take a vote
cloud v. make overcast or cloudy; make less visible or unclear; billow up in the form of a cloud; make gloomy or depressed; place under suspicion or cast doubt upon@n. any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
cloudberry n. creeping raspberry of north temperate regions with yellow or orange berries
cloudburst n. a heavy rain
clouded adj. made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance; his face was clouded with unhappiness; filled or abounding with clouds; mentally disordered; a mind clouded by sorrow; unclear in form or expression
cloudiness n. the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds; gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover; the quality of being cloudy
clouding n. the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky
cloudless adj. free from clouds; under a cloudless sky
cloudlessness n. the lightness of a sunny day when there are no clouds in the sky
cloudlet n. a small cloud
cloudlike adj. resembling a cloud
cloudy adj. lacking definite form or limits; (meteorology) full of or covered with clouds; cloudy skies; (of especially liquids) clouded as with sediment; a cloudy liquid
clout n. a target used in archery; short flat-headed nail used to attach sheet metal to wood@v. strike hard, esp. with the fist
clove n. aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice; moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves
cloven adj. used of hooves
clover n. a plant of the genus Trifolium
cloverleaf n. an interchange that does not require left-hand turns
cloveroot n. hairy Eurasian plant with small yellow flowers and an astringent root formerly used medicinally
clowder n. a group of cats
clowlike adj. like a clown
clown v. act as or like a clown@n. a rude or vulgar fool; a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
clowning n. acting like a clown or buffoon; a comic incident or series of incidents
clownish adj. like a clown; a clownish face
cloy v. supply or feed to surfeit; cause surfeit through excess, of something that was initially pleasing
cloying adj. overly sweet
cloyingly adv. in an overly sweet manner
club v. unite with a common purpose; gather and spend time together; They always club together@n. a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together; each club played six home games with teams in its own division
clubable adj. (informal) inclined to club together
clubbable adj. (informal) inclined to club together; a clubbable man
clubbing n. a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease
clubbish adj. effusively sociable; a clubbish set
clubby adj. effusively sociable; we got rather clubby; befitting or characteristic of those who inclined to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior
clubfoot n. congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toes
clubfooted adj. having a deformed foot
clubhead n. the part of the golf club that strikes the ball
clubhouse n. a building occupied by a club; the clubhouse needed a new roof
clubmoss n. primitive evergreen mosslike plant with spores in club-shaped strobiles
clubroom n. a room used for the activities of a club
cluck v. make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens@n. the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks)
clue n. a slight indication; evidence that helps to solve a problem@v. roll into a ball
clumber n. a thickset spaniel with longish silky hair
clump n. a thick grouping of similar things; a compact mass; a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)@v. make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground; come together as in a cluster or flock; walk clumsily
clumsily adv. in a clumsy manner; he snatched the bills clumsily
clumsiness n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training; the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant; the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)
clumsy adj. lacking grace in movement or posture; clumsy fingers; not elegant or graceful in expression; a clumsy apology; difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape; clumsy wooden shoes
clunch n. (British) hardened clay
clung past tense of cling
clunk n. a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)@v. make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
clunky adj. lacking grace in movement or posture
clupeid n. any of numerous soft-finned schooling food fishes of shallow waters of northern seas
clusia n. an aromatic tree of the genus Clusia having large white or yellow or pink flowers
cluster n. a thick grouping of similar things; a cluster of admirers@v. come together as in a cluster or flock; gather or cause to gather into a cluster
clustered adj. (of plants) growing close together but not in dense mats; occurring close together in bunches or clusters; clustered together but not coherent
clutch v. take hold of; also metaphorically@n. the act of grasping; a tense critical situation; he is a good man in the clutch; a number of birds hatched at the same time; a collection of things or persons to be handled together
clutches n. the act of grasping
clutter n. a confused multitude of things; many things in a disorderly state@v. fill a space in a disorderly way
cluttered adj. filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish; his library was a cluttered room with piles of books on every chair
clypeus n. a shield-like plate on the front of an insect's head
clyster n. injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes
cnidarian n. radially symmetrical animals having saclike bodies with only one opening and tentacles with stinging structures; they occur in polyp and medusa forms
coach n. someone in charge of training an athlete or a team; a person who gives private instruction (as in singing or acting); a railcar where passengers ride@v. teach and supervise, as in sports or acting
coachbuilder n. a craftsman who makes the bodies of motor vehicles
coaching n. the job of a professional coach
coachman n. a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
coachwhip n. desert shrub of southwestern United States and Mexico having slender naked spiny branches that after the rainy season put forth foliage and clusters of red flowers
coact v. act together, as of organisms
coaction n. act of working jointly
coadjutor n. assistant; especially an assistant bishop having the right of succession
coagulable adj. capable of coagulating and becoming thick
coagulant n. something that produces coagulation
coagulase n. an enzyme that induces coagulation
coagulate v. change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state@adj. transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass
coagulated adj. transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass; coagulated blood; changed into a solid mass
coagulation n. the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
coagulum n. a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid
coal v. burn to charcoal; supply with coal; take in coal, as of a ship@n. carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period; a hot glowing or smouldering fragment of wood or coal left from a fire
coalbin n. a bin for holding coal
coalesce v. mix together different elements; fuse or cause to grow together
coalesced adj. joined together into a whole
coalescence n. the union of diverse things into one body or form or group
coalescency n. the union of diverse things into one body or form or group
coalface n. the part of a coal seam that is being cut
coalfield n. a region where there is coal underground
coalhole n. a bin for holding coal
coalition n. an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty; the state of being combined into one body
coalman n. someone who delivers coal
coalmine n. where coal is dug from the ground
coalpit n. where coal is dug from the ground
coaming n. a raised frame around a hatchway on a ship to keep water out
coapt v. cause to adhere; fit tightly and fasten
coarctate adj. (of an insect pupa) enclosed in a rigid case
coarctation n. (biology) a congenital narrowing of the aorta
coarse adj. of texture; large-grained or rough to the touch; coarse meal; lacking refinement or cultivation or taste; he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind; of low or inferior quality or value
coarsely adv. in coarse pieces; the surfaces were coarsely granular
coarsen v. make coarse
coarsened adj. made coarse or crude by lack of skill
coarseness n. the quality of being composed of relatively large particles; looseness or roughness in texture (as of cloth); the quality of lacking taste and refinement
coarsening n. the act of making something attractive to the general public
coast n. the shore of a sea or ocean; the area within view; the coast is clear@v. move effortlessly; by force of gravity
coastal adj. of or relating to a coast; coastal erosion; located on or near or bordering on a coast; coastal marshes
coaster n. a resident of a coastal area; someone who coasts; a covering (plate or mat) that protects the surface of a table (i.e., from the condensation on a cold glass or bottle)
coastguard n. a military service responsible for the safety of maritime traffic in coastal waters
coastguardsman n. a member of a coastguard
coastland n. land in a coastal area
coastline n. the outline of a coast
coastward adv. in the direction of the coast
coastwise adv. by way of, or along the coast; we were travelling coastwise@adj. along or following a coast; coastwise winds contributed to the storm
coat n. an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors; a thin layer on something; a second coat of paint@v. put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface; coat the cake with cholocate
coatdress n. a dress that is tailored like a coat and buttons up the front
coated adj. having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination; coated paper has a smooth polished coating especially suitable for halftone printing; having or dressed in a coat
coatee n. a short close-fitting coat
coati n. omnivorous mammal of Central and South America
coating n. a thin layer on something; a decorative texture or appearance of a surface; a heavy fabric suitable for coats; the work of applying something; the surface was ready for a coating of paint
coatrack n. a rack for temporarily holding coats and hats
coatroom n. a room where coats and other articles can be left temporarily
coattail n. the loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist
coattails n. (politics) the consequence of one popular candidate in an election drawing votes for other members of the same party; he was elected senator on the president's coattails
coauthor n. a writer who collaborates with others in writing something
coax v. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering@n. a transmission line for high-frequency signals
coaxal adj. having a common axis
coaxial adj. having a common axis
coaxing n. flattery designed to gain favor@adj. pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; a coaxing and obsequious voice
coaxingly adv. in a cajoling manner; `Come here,' she said coaxingly
cob n. nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus; stocky short-legged harness horse; white gull having a black back and wings; adult male swan
cobalamin n. a B vitamin that is used to treat pernicious anemia
cobalt n. a hard ferromagnetic silver-white bivalent or trivalent metallic element; a trace element in plant and animal nutrition
cobaltite n. a rare silvery-white mineral; important ore of cobalt
cobber n. Australian term for a pal
cobble v. pave with cobblestones; repair or mend; cobble shoes@n. rectangular stone with curved top; once used to make roads
cobbler n. a person who makes or repairs shoes; tall sweetened iced drink of wine or liquor with fruit; made of fruit with rich biscuit dough usually only on top of the fruit
cobblestone n. rectangular stone with curved top; once used to make roads@adj. paved with cobblestones
cobblestoned adj. paved with cobblestones
cobbling n. the shoemaker's trade
cobia n. large dark-striped tropical food and game fish related to remoras; found worldwide in coastal to open waters
cobnut n. small nut-bearing tree much grown in Europe; nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus
cobra n. venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood
cobweb n. filaments from a cobweb; a dense elaborate spider web that is more efficient than the orb web
cobwebby adj. so thin as to transmit light
coca n. a South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine; dried leaves of the coca plant (and related plants that also contain cocaine); chewed by Andean people for their simulating effect
cocain n. a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become addictive
cocaine n. a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become addictive
cocainise v. anesthetize with cocaine
cocainize v. anesthetize with cocaine
coccal adj. of or relating to or near the coccyx
cocci n. any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria
coccidiomycosis n. an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
coccidiosis n. (veterinary medicine) infestation with coccidia
coccidium n. parasitic on the digestive epithelium of vertebrates and higher invertebrates
coccoid adj. spherical; like a coccus; a coccoid microorganism
coccus n. any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria
coccygeal adj. of or relating to or near the coccyx
coccyx n. the end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apes
cochin n. Asian breed of large fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs
cochineal n. a red dyestuff consisting of dried bodies of female cochineal insects; Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye
cochlea n. the snail-shaped tube in the inner ear where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the Organ of Corti
cochlear adj. of or relating to the cochlea of the ear; cochlear implant
cock n. obscene terms for penis; a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid; adult male chicken; adult male bird@v. tilt or slant to one side; cock one's head; set the trigger of a firearm back for firing
cockade n. an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat
cockamamie adj. (informal terms) gave me a cockamamie reason for not going
cockamamy adj. (informal terms)
cockateel n. small gray Australian parrot with a yellow crested head
cockatiel n. small gray Australian parrot with a yellow crested head
cockatoo n. white or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region; often kept as cage birds
cockatrice n. monster hatched by a reptile from a cock's egg; able to kill with a glance
cockchafer n. any of various large European beetles destructive to vegetation as both larvae and adult
cockcrow n. the first light of day
cocker v. treat with excessive indulgence@n. a small breed with a wavy silky hair originally developed in England
cockerel n. a young domestic cock; not older than one year
cockeye n. a squinting eye -- cockeyed adj.
cockeyed adj. turned or twisted toward one side
cockfight n. a match in a cockpit between two fighting cocks heeled with metal gaffs
cockfighting n. participation in the sport of matching gamecocks in a cockfight
cockhorse n. a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horsehead on one end of a stick; the child straddles it an pretends to ride
cockiness n. offensive assertiveness
cockle n. common edible European bivalve; common edible European bivalve mollusk having a rounded shell with radiating ribs@v. stir up (water) so as to form ripples; to gather something into small wrinkles or folds
cocklebur n. any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs
cockleburr n. any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs
cockleshell n. a small light flimsy boat
cockloft n. a small loft or garret
cockney adj. relating to or resembling a cockney@n. the nonstandard dialect of natives of the E end of London
cockpit n. where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft; an enclosure for cockfights; where the driver sits while driving the racing car
cockroach n. any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests
cockscomb n. garden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers; a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments; a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red
cocksfoot n. widely grown stout Old World hay and pasture grass
cockspur n. widely grown stout Old World hay and pasture grass; small spiny West Indian tree
cocksucker n. a person who performs fellatio; (obscene) insulting terms of address
cocksure adj. marked by excessive confidence; an arrogant and cocksure materialist
cocksureness n. total certainty or greater certainty that circumstances warrant
cocktail n. a short mixed drink; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
cockup n. (British) something badly botched or muddled
cocky adj. overly self-confident or self-assertive; a very cocky young man
coco n. tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics
cocoa n. made from baking chocolate or cocoa powder and milk and sugar; powder of ground roasted cacao beans with most of the fat removed
cocoanut n. large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk
cocobolo n. a valuable timber tree of tropical South America
coconspirator n. a member of a conspiracy
coconut n. the edible white meat a coconut; often shredded for use in e.g. cakes and curries; large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk
cocoon v. wrap in or as if in a cocoon@n. silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs
cocoswood n. wood of the granadilla tree used for making musical instruments especially clarinets
cocotte n. a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
cocoyam n. edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants; tropical starchy tuberous root
cocozelle n. squash plant having dark green fruit with skin mottled with light green or yellow; squash resembling zucchini
cocuswood n. wood of the granadilla tree used for making musical instruments especially clarinets
cod n. the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves); lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached@adj. payment due by the recipient on delivery@v. fool or hoax
coda n. the closing section of a musical composition
coddle v. treat with excessive indulgence; Let's not mollycoddle our students!; cook in nearly boiling water; coddle eggs
coddled adj. treated with excessive indulgence
code v. attach a code to; convert ordinary language into code; We should encode the message for security reasons@n. a set of rules or principles or laws especially written ones
codefendant n. a defendant who has been joined together with one or more other defendants in a single action
codeine n. derivative of opium; used to relieve coughing and pain
codex n. an unbound manuscript of some ancient classic
codfish n. lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached; major food fish of arctic and cold-temperate waters
codger n. used affectionately to refer to an eccentric but amusing old man
codicil n. a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will
codification n. the act of codifying; arranging is a systematic order; a set of rules or principles or laws especially written ones
codified adj. enacted by a legislative body; codified written laws
codify v. organize into a code or system, such as a body of law
coding n. act of writing in code
codling n. young codfish
codon n. a specific sequence of three adjacent bases on a strand of DNA or RNA that provides genetic code information for a particular amino acid
codpiece n. a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches; 15-16th century
coeducation n. education of men and women in the same institutions
coeducational adj. attended by members of both sexes
coefficient n. a constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic
coelacanth n. fish thought to have been extinct since the Cretaceous Period but found in 1938 off the coast of Africa
coelenterate n. radially symmetrical animals having saclike bodies with only one opening and tentacles with stinging structures; they occur in polyp and medusa forms
coelenteron n. the saclike body cavity of a coelenterate
coeliac adj. of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen
coelogyne n. any of various orchids of the genus Coelogyne with: clusters of fragrant lacy snow-white flowers; sinister salmon-pink solitary flowers; chainlike racemes of topaz and chocolate brown flowers; spikes of delicate white spice-scented flowers
coelom n. a cavity in the mesoderm of an embryo that gives rise in humans to the pleural cavity and pericardial cavity and peritoneal cavity
coelophysis n. one of the oldest known dinosaurs; late Triassic; cannibalistic
coelostat n. used to follow the path of a celestial body and reflect its light into a telescope; has a movable and a fixed mirror
coenobite n. a member of a religious order living in common
coenobitic adj. of or relating to or befitting cenobites or their practices of communal living
coenobitical adj. of or relating to or befitting cenobites or their practices of communal living
coenzyme n. a small molecule (not a protein) essential for the activity of some enzymes
coequal adj. having the same standing before the law
coerce v. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means 
coercion n. the act of compelling by force of authority; using force to cause something:; they didn`t have to use coercion
coercive adj. serving or intended to coerce; authority is directional instead of coercive
coetaneous adj. of the same period
coeval adj. of the same period@n. a person of nearly the same age as another
coevals n. all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
coexist v. coexist peacefully, as of nations; exist together
coexistence n. existing peacefully together
coexistent adj. existing at the same time
coexisting adj. existing at the same time
coextensive adj. of equal extent or duration
cofactor n. a substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given result
coffee n. a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans; he ordered a cup of coffee; any of several small trees and shrubs native to the tropical Old World yielding coffee beans; a seed of the coffee tree; ground to make coffee
coffeeberry n. evergreen shrub of western United States bearing small red or black fruits
coffeecake n. a cake or sweet bread usually served with coffee
coffeehouse n. a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
coffeepot n. tall pot in which coffee is brewed
coffer n. an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome; a chest especially for storing valuables
cofferdam n. large watertight chamber used for construction under water
coffin n. in which a corpse is buried or cremated@v. place into a coffin
cofounder n. one of a group of founders
cog n. on the rim of gear wheel@v. roll steel ingots; join pieces of wood with cogs
cogency n. persuasive relevance; the quality of being logically valid
cogent adj. having the power to influence or convince; a cogent analysis of the problem; powerfully persuasive; a cogent argument
cogged adj. having cogs; a cogged wheel
coggle v. walk unsteadily, as of small children; move unsteadily
cogitable adj. possible to ponder; space flight to other galaxies becomes more cogitable
cogitate v. consider carefully and deeply; reflect upon; turn over in one's mind; use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
cogitation n. attentive scrutiny and thought; after much cogitation he rejected the offer
cogitative adj. of or relating to having capacities for cogitation; the cogitative faculty; given to cogitation; he looked at me with cogitative eyes
cognac n. a French brandy
cognate n. one related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another@adj. related in nature; (linguistics) having the same ancestral language; cognate languages
cognation n. line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family; related by blood
cognisable adj. capable of being known
cognisant adj. (usually followed by `of') having knowledge or understanding
cognition n. the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
cognitive adj. of or being or relating to or involving cognition; cognitive psychology
cognitively adv. with regard to cognition; cognitively skillful
cognizable adj. capable of being known
cognizance n. having knowledge of; range of what one can know or understand; range or scope of what is perceived
cognizant adj. (usually followed by `of') having knowledge or understanding; our youth are cognizant of the law
cognize v. be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
cognomen n. a familiar name (often a shortened version of a person's given name); the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
cognoscenti n. an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
cogwheel n. a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
cohabit v. room or live together; usually said of two people who are not married
cohabitation n. living together (as spouses)
coheir n. a joint heir
cohere v. come or be in close contact with
coherence n. the state of cohering; logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts
coherency n. the state of cohering; logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts
coherent adj. marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts; a coherent argument
coherently adv. in a coherent manner; she could not talk coherently after the accident
cohesion n. the state of cohering; the intermolecular force that holds together the molecules in a solid or liquid
cohesive adj. causing cohesion; a cohesive agent; cohering or tending to cohere; well integrated; a cohesive organization
cohesiveness n. the state of cohering; the property of being cohesive and sticky
coho n. fatty pinkish flesh of small salmon caught in the Pacific and Great Lakes; small salmon of north Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes
cohoe n. fatty pinkish flesh of small salmon caught in the Pacific and Great Lakes; small salmon of north Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes
cohort n. a company of companions or supporters; a band of warriors (originally a unit of a Roman Legion)
cohosh n. a plant of the genus Actaea having acrid poisonous berries
cohune n. tropical American feather palm whose large nuts yield valuable oil and a kind of vegetable ivory
coif v. of hair@n. a skullcap worn by nuns under a veil or by soldiers under a hood of mail or formerly by British sergeants-at-law
coiffe v. of hair
coiffeur n. a man hairdresser
coiffeuse n. a woman hairdresser
coiffure n. the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)@v. of hair
coign n. expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase; the keystone of an arch
coigne n. expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase; the keystone of an arch
coil v. to wind or move in a spiral course:,; make without a wheel; of pottery; wind around something in coils or loops@n. something wound in a continuous series of loops; a coil of rope; a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
coiled adj. curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals); a coiled snake ready to strike
coiling adj. in the shape of a coil
coin v. of phrases or words; of coins@n. a metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
coinage n. coins collectively; a newly invented word or phrase; the act of inventing a word or phrase
coincide v. go_with, fall together; happen simultaneously; be the same
coincidence n. an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental; the quality of occupying the same position or area in space; he waited for the coincidence of the target and the cross hairs
coincident adj. occurring or operating at the same time; a series of coincident events; matching point for point; coincident circles
coincidental adj. occurring or operating at the same time
coincidentally adv. happening at the same time
coincidently adv. happening at the same time
coinciding adj. occurring or operating at the same time; matching point for point
coiner n. (British) a maker of counterfeit coins
coinsurance n. insurance issued jointly by two or more underwriters
coinsure v. take out coinsurance
coir n. stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut
coital adj. of or relating to coitus or copulation
coition n. the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur
coitus n. the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur
coke v. become coke; petroleum oils coke after distillation@n. produced by distillation of coal; a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become addictive
col n. a pass between mountain peaks
cola n. carbonated drink flavored with extract from Kola nuts (`dope' is a southernism in the United States)
colander n. bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods in
colchine n. an analgesic drug derived from the saffron plant and used to treat gout
cold n. a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs); will they never find a cure for the common cold?; the absence of heat@adj. used of physical coldness
coldcock v. knock down with force
coldcream v. put coldcream on one's face
coldhearted adj. lacking in sympathy or feeling
coldheartedness n. an absence of concern for the welfare of others
coldly adv. in a cold unemotional manner
coldness n. the sensation produced by low temperatures; a lack of passion or enthusiasm; the absence of heat; the coldness made our breath visible
cole n. a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head; coarse curly-leafed cabbage
coleslaw n. basically shredded cabbage
coleus n. any of various Old World tropical plants of the genus Coleus having multicolored decorative leaves and spikes of blue flowers
colewort n. a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
colic n. acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
colicky adj. suffering from excessive gas in the alimentary canal
colicroot n. any of several perennials of the genus Aletris having grasslike leaves and bitter roots reputed to cure colic
coliseum n. a oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held
colitis n. inflammation of the colon
collaborate v. work together on a common enterprise of project
collaboration n. act of working jointly: they worked either in collaboration or independently; act of cooperating traitorously with an enemy
collaborator n. someone who assists in a plot; someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force; an associate who works with others toward a common goal
collage n. picture made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs
collagen n. a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling
collapsable adj. capable of collapsing or being collapsed
collapse n. an abrupt failure of function or health@v. break down, literally or metaphorically; collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack; fold or close up, as of an umbrella or a music stand; fall apart; also used metaphorically
collapsed adj. folded compactly; put the collapsed top hat into its box
collapsible adj. capable of collapsing or being collapsed; a collapsible boat
collar v. take into custody, as of suspected criminals, by the police; seize by the neck or collar; furnish with a collar@n. fits around the neck and is usually folded over
collarbone n. bone linking the scapula and sternum
collard n. variety of kale having smooth leaves
collards n. smooth-leaved kale
collarless adj. without a collar
collate v. compare critically; of texts; to assemble in proper sequence; collate the papers
collateral n. a security pledged for the repayment of a loan@adj. descended from a common ancestor but through different lines; cousins are collateral relatives; serving to support or corroborate; collateral evidence; accompaniment to something else
collation n. a light informal meal; assembling in proper numerical or logical sequence; careful examination and comparison to note points of disagreement
colleague n. an associate you work with; a person who is member of your class or profession
collect adj. payment due by the recipient on delivery@adv. make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays@v. get together@n. a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
collectable adj. subject to or requiring payment especially as specified
collected adj. brought together into a group or crowd; in full control of your faculties; the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination
collectedly adv. in a self-collected or self-possessed manner; he announced the death of his father collectedly
collectible adj. subject to or requiring payment especially as specified; a collectible bill
collecting n. the act of gathering something together
collection n. several things grouped together; a publication containing a variety of works; request for a sum of money (as in church); the act of gathering something together
collective n. members of a cooperative enterprise@adj. done by or characteristic of individuals acting together; the collective mind; forming a whole or aggregate
collectively adv. in conjunction with; combined
collectivise v. bring under collective control; of farms and industrial enterprises
collectivism n. a form of communism based on the writings of Marx and Lenin; a political theory that the people should own the means of production
collectivist adj. subscribing to the socialistic doctrine of ownership by the people collectively@n. a person who belongs to the political left
collectivistic adj. subscribing to the socialistic doctrine of ownership by the people collectively
collectivize v. bring under collective control; of farms and industrial enterprises
collectivized adj. characterized by the principle of ownership by the state or the people of the means of production; subscribing to the socialistic doctrine of ownership by the people collectively
collector n. a person who collects things (e.g. stamps) as a hobby; a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes); a crater that has collected cosmic material hitting the earth
colleen n. an Irish girl
college n. the body of faculty and students of a college; an institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees; often a part of a university; British slang for prison; a complex of buildings in which a college is housed
collegial adj. characterized by or having authority vested equally among colleagues; collegial harmony; of or resembling or typical of a college or college students
collegian n. a student (or former student) at a college or university
collegiate adj. of or resembling or typical of a college or college students; collegiate living
collegium n. a governing group in which each member has approximately equal power and authority
collembolan n. any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water
collet n. a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting; a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe; a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewellery setting
collide v. be incompatible; be or come into conflict; cause to collide; crash together with violent impact
collider n. an accelerator in which two-beams of particles are forced to collide head on
collie n. a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland
collier n. someone who works in a coal mine
colliery n. a coal mine and all the buildings and equipment connected with it
colligate v. consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle
collimate v. make or place parallel to something; adjust the line of sight of (an optical instrument)
collimator n. a small telescope attached to a large telescope to use in setting the line of the larger one
collinear adj. lying on the same line
collins n. tall iced drink of liquor (usually gin) with fruit juice
collision n. an event in which two or more bodies come together; the act of colliding with something; an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object; three passengers were killed in the collision
collocate v. lump, group, or chunk together
collocation n. a grouping of words in a sentence
collodion n. a sticky substance that hardens in the air and is used to cover wounds and coat photographic films
collogue v. confer secretly
colloid adj. of or relating to or having the properties of a colloid@n. a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension
colloidal adj. of or relating to or having the properties of a colloid
colloquial adj. characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation; wrote her letters in a colloquial style
colloquialism n. a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
colloquially adv. with the use of colloquial expressions; this building is colloquially referred to as The Barn
colloquium n. an academic meeting or seminar usually led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each meeting; an address to an academic meeting or seminar
colloquy n. a conversation especially a formal one; formal conversation
collotype n. a kind of color printing, used for the finest facsimile reproductions of works of art
collude v. act in unison or agreement
collusion n. secret agreement; agreement on a secret plot
collusive adj. acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end
colly v. make soiled, filthy, or dirty
collyrium n. a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
colobus n. arboreal monkey of western and central Africa with long silky fur and reduced thumbs
cologne n. a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol
colon n. the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted; the basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos
colonel n. a commissioned military officer in the US Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
colonial adj. of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony; of animals who live in colonies, such as ants; (zoology) composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony@n. a resident of a colony
colonialism n. exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
colonialist n. a believer in colonialism
colonic n. irrigation of the colon for cleansing purposes by injecting large amounts of fluid high into the colon@adj. of or relating to the colon
colonisation n. the act of colonizing
colonist n. a person who settle in a new colony or moves into new country
colonization n. the act of colonizing
colonize v. settle as a colony; of countries in the developing world; settle as colonists or establish a colony (in)
colonized adj. inhabited by colonists
colonizer n. someone who helps to found a colony
colonnade n. a row of evenly spaced columns; a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
colonnaded adj. having a series of columns arranged at regular intervals
colony n. a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; a group of animals of the same type living together; a territorial possession controlled by a ruling state
colophon n. an inscription placed at the end of a book with facts relative to its production
colophony n. translucent brittle substance produced from pine oleoresin; used especially in varnishes and inks and on the bows of stringed instruments
color n. a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect@adj. (photography) color film@v. add color to; distort; My personal feelings color my judgment in this case; modify or bias
coloradillo n. handsome shrub with showy orange to scarlet or crimson flowers; Florida and West Indies to Mexico and Brazil
coloration n. appearance with regard to color: her healthy coloration
coloratura adj. (of lyric singing or a lyric singer) marked by florid virtuoso trills and runs@n. a soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music; singing with florid ornamentation
colorcast v. broadcast in color
colored adj. having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination; colored crepe paper; having skin rich in melanin pigments; being or having or characterized by hue@n. a US term for Blacks that is now considered offensive
colorfast adj. permanently dyed; colorfast fabrics
colorful adj. having striking color; colorful autumn leaves; striking in variety and interest; a colorful period of history; having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
colorimeter n. an instrument used in colorimetric analysis to determine the quantity of a substance from the color it yields with specific reagents
colorimetric adj. of or relating to colorimetry
colorimetrical adj. of or relating to colorimetry
colorimetry n. quantitative chemical analysis by color using a colorimeter
coloring n. a digestible substance used to give color to food; a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect; the act of of process of changing the color of something
colorist n. a painter able to achieve special effects with color
colorless adj. without color; pure water is colorless; lacking in variety and interest; a colorless and unimaginative person; weak in color; colorless green ideas sleep furiously; having no hue
colorlessness n. the visual property of being without color
colors n. a flag that shows its nationality; a distinguishing emblem; his tie proclaimed his school colors
colossal adj. so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe; colossal crumbling ruins of an ancient temple
colossus n. someone who is abnormally large; a person of exceptional importance and reputation
colostomy n. a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus
colostrum n. milky fluid secreted for the first day or two after parturition
colour adj. (photography)@n. a race with skin pigmentation different from the white race (especially Blacks); interest and variety and intensity; the timbre of a musical sound@v. decorate with colors; add color to
coloured adj. having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination; having skin rich in melanin pigments
colourful adj. having striking color
colourimeter n. an instrument used in colorimetric analysis to determine the quantity of a substance from the color it yields with specific reagents
colouring n. a digestible substance used to give color to food; a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect; the act of of process of changing the color of something
colourless adj. weak in color; without color
colours n. a distinguishing emblem; a flag that shows its nationality
colpitis n. inflammation of the vagina
colpocele n. hernia projecting into the vagina
colpocystitis n. inflammation of the vagina and bladder
colpocystocele n. hernia in which the urinary bladder protrudes through the wall of the vagina; sometimes occurs after childbirth
colporteur n. a peddler of religious books
colpoxerosis n. a condition in which the vagina is unusually dry
colt n. a young male horse under the age of four
colter n. a sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil
coltish adj. given to merry frolicking
coltsfoot n. perennial herb with large rounded leaves resembling a colt's foot and yellow flowers appearing before the leaves do; native to Europe but now nearly cosmopolitan; used medicinally especially formerly
colubrid n. mostly harmless temperate-to-tropical terrestrial or arboreal or aquatic snakes
colugo n. arboreal nocturnal mammal of southeast Asia and the Philippines resembling a lemur and having a fold of skin on each side from neck to tail that is used for long gliding leaps
columbarium n. a shelter for birds (especially pigeons)
columbine n. a plant of the genus Aquilegia having irregular showy spurred flowers; north temperate regions especially mountains
columbite n. a black mineral that is an ore of niobium and tantalum
columbium n. a former name for niobium
columbo n. any of various tall perennial herbs constituting the genus Frasera; widely distributed in warm dry upland areas of the United States Pacific states
column n. a line of (usually military) units following one after another
columnar adj. having the form of a column; columnar forms; characterized by columns; columnar construction
columnea n. tropical plant having thick hairy somewhat toothed leaves and solitary or clustered yellow to scarlet flowers; many cultivated for their flowers and ornamental foliage
columned adj. having or resembling columns; having columns of a specified kind (often used as a combining form); a columned portico
columniation n. (architecture) the arrangement of columns (especially freestanding columns) in a structure
columniform adj. having the form of a column
columnist n. a journalist who writes editorials
columnlike adj. having the form of a column; a columnlike tree trunk
colza n. Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop
coma n. a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury; a usually terminal tuft of hairs especially on a seed
comal adj. (botany; of certain seeds as of cotton) having a tuft or tufts of hair; a comal tuft
comaraderie n. the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
comate adj. (botany) bearing a coma; crowned with an assemblage of branches or leaves or bracts; comate royal palms; (botany; of certain seeds as of cotton) having a tuft or tufts of hair; comate (or comose) seeds
comatose adj. relating to or associated with a coma; comatose breathing; in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli; a comatose patient
comatoseness n. a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury
comatulid n. free-swimming stalkless crinoid with ten feathery arms; found on muddy sea bottoms
comb v. straighten with a comb; comb your hair; search thoroughly; of hair@n. a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair; the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
combat v. battle or contend against in or as if in a battle; We must combat the prejudices against other races@n. an engagement fought between two military forces; the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
combatant n. someone who fights (or is fighting)@adj. engaging in or ready for combat
combative adj. striving to overcome in argument; having or showing a ready disposition to fight; a combative impulse
combatively adv. in a bellicose contentious manner; `Don't trespass onto my property,' the neighbor shouted combatively
combativeness n. a militant aggressiveness
combed adj. (of hair) made tidy with a comb; with hair combed to the side
comber n. one that combs; a long curling oceanic wave
combinable adj. able to or tending to combine
combination n. a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities; an occurrence that results in things being combined
combinational adj. able to or tending to combine
combinative adj. marked by or relating to or resulting from combination; relating to or involving combinations
combinatorial adj. relating to or involving combinations; (mathematics) relating to the combination and arrangement of elements in sets
combinatory adj. marked by or relating to or resulting from combination; relating to or involving combinations; able to or tending to combine
combine n. heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field@v. have or possess in combination; put or add together; combine resources; combine so as to form a whole; mix; add together, as of resources
combined adj. involving the joint activity of two or more; the attack was met by the combined strength of two divisions; made or joined or united into one
combing n. the act of drawing a comb through hair
combings n. pl. loose hairs or fibers removed by a comb
combining adj. able to or tending to combine; forming derivative or compound words by putting together constituents each of which expresses a single definite meaning@n. an occurrence that results in things being combined; the act of combining things
combo n. a small band of jazz musicians
combretum n. any of numerous shrubs or small trees of the genus Combretum having spikes of small flowers
comburant adj. supporting combustion
comburent adj. supporting combustion
combust v. undergo combustion
combustible n. a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power@adj. capable of igniting and burning; (of fuel) highly combustible; having a high proportion of fuel to air
combustion n. a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light; the act of burning something
combustive adj. supporting combustion
come v. move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody; come down here!; reach a destination; arrive by movement or by making progress; come to pass; arrive, as in due course; reach a state, relation, or condition
comeback n. a reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
comedian n. a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comic acts
comedienne n. a female comedian
comedo n. a black-tipped plug clogging a pore of the skin
comedown n. decline to a lower status or level
comedy n. light and humorous drama with a happy ending; a comic incident or series of incidents
comeliness n. the quality of being good looking and attractive
comely adj. according with custom or propriety; comely behavior; very pleasing to the eye; a comely face
comer n. someone with a promising future; someone who arrives (or has arrived)
comestible n. any substance that can be used as food@adj. suitable for use as food
comet n. (astronomy) a relatively small celestial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
cometary adj. of or relating to or resembling a comet
cometic adj. of or relating to or resembling a comet
comeuppance n. a deserved rebuke or penalty
comfit v. prepare from ingredients@n. candy containing a fruit or nut
comfort n. a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain; he is a man who enjoys his comfort; a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment; the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction@v. give moral or emotional strength to; ease physically
comfortable adj. providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief; comfortable clothes; comfortable suburban houses; made himself comfortable in an armchair; the antihistamine made her feel more comfortable; are you comfortable?
comfortableness n. a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain; she longed for the comfortableness of her armchair; aa feeling of being at ease in a relationship
comfortably adv. in mental comfort; without stress; he works comfortably on three continents; in physical comfort; she could have been lying comfortably in bed getting the same relief
comforted adj. made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress; the news make her feel comforted
comforter n. commiserates with someone who has had misfortune; a bed cover made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together; used for an infant to suck or bite on
comforting adj. providing freedom from worry; affording comfort or solace
comfortingly adv. in a comforting or consoling manner; one part of a strange world should be given a comfortingly familiar form
comfortless adj. without comfort; a comfortless room
comforts n. things that make you comfortable and at ease; all the comforts of home
comfrey n. perennial herbs of Europe and Iran; make rapidly growing groundcover for shaded areas; leaves make a popular tisane; young leaves used in salads or cooked
comfy adj. providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief; (`comfy' is informal as in feeling comfy now?)
comic adj. arousing or provoking laughter; a comic hat; (drama) of or relating to or characteristic of comedy; comic hero@n. a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comic acts; a magazine devoted to comic strips
comical adj. arousing or provoking laughter; a comical look of surprise
comically adv. in a comical manner; she acted comically
coming adj. of the relatively near future; this coming Thursday; yet to come; coming generations@n. the act of drawing spatially closer to something; esp. of something momentous; the temporal property of becoming nearer in time
comity n. a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility and respect
comma n. a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence; anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing
command n. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something; a military unit or region under the control of a single officer@v. be in command of; make someone do something; demand as one's due; look down on
commandant n. an officer in command of a military unit
commandeer v. take arbitrarily or by force
commander n. an officer in command of a military unit; someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others; a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain; an officer in the airforce
commandership n. the position of commander
commanding adj. of the highest rank; used of persons; the commanding officer; used of a height or viewpoint; a commanding view of the ocean; not allowing contradiction or refusal; spoke in commanding (or peremptory) tones
commandment n. something that is commanded
commando n. a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids; an amphibious military unit trained for raids into enemy territory
commelina n. any plant of the genus Commelina
commemorate v. mark by some ceremony or observation; call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony; be a memorial to a person or an event
commemorating adj. intended as a commemoration
commemoration n. a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something; a recognition of meritorious service
commemorative adj. intended as a commemoration; a commemorative plaque
commence v. take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; set in motion, cause to start; get off the ground
commencement n. the time at which something begins; an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred; the act of starting something
commend v. express approval of; present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence; His paintings commend him to the artistic world; give to in charge; I commend my children to you; express a good opinion of
commendable adv. in an admirable manner@adj. worthy of high praise; a commendable sense of purpose
commendation n. an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement; a message expressing a favorable opinion
commensal n. either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent@adj. (biology) living in a state of commensalism
commensalism n. the relation between two different kinds of organisms when one receives benefits from the other without damaging it
commensally adv. in a commensal manner
commensurable adj. able to be measured by a common standard; hours and minutes are commensurable
commensurate adj. corresponding in size or degree or extent; pay should be commensurate with the time worked
comment v. make or write comment to make a comment on; explain or interpret something; provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases@n. a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief
commentary n. a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
commentate v. make a commentary on; serve as a commentator, as in sportscasting
commentator n. an expert who observes and comments on something; a writer who reports and analyzes events of the day
commerce n. transactions having the objective of supplying commodities; social exchange, esp. of opinions, attitudes, etc.
commercial n. a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television@adj. connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises; commercial trucker; of or relating to commercialism; a commercial attache
commercialism n. transactions having the objective of supplying commodities
commercialize v. make commercial
commercialized adj. organized principally for financial gain; Christmas has become a commercialized spectacle
commercially adv. in a commercial manner; the product is commercially available
commie n. a socialist who advocates communism
commination n. prayers proclaiming God's anger against sinners; read in the Church of England on Ash Wednesday; a threat of divine punishment or vengeance
comminatory adj. containing warning of punishment
commingle v. mix or blend; mix together different elements
comminute v. reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
commiserate v. to feel or express sympathy or compassion
commiseration n. a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; an expression of sympathy with another's grief
commiserative adj. feeling or expressing sympathy
commissar n. an official of the Communist Party who was assigned to teach party principles to a military unit
commissariat n. a stock or supply of foods
commissary n. a retail store that sells equipment and provisions to military personnel; a snack bar in a film studio
commission v. put into commission; equip for service; of ships; place an order for@n. a special group delegated to consider some matter
commissionaire n. (British) a uniformed doorman
commissioned adj. of military officers; holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above; given official approval to act; commissioned broker
commissioner n. a government administrator; a member of a commission
commissioning n. the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
commit v. perform an act, usually with a negative connotation; furnish or contribute; cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution; To confer a trust upon; I commit my soul to God; make an investment
commitedness n. the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
commitment n. the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose; a man of energy and commitment; the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; his long commitment to public service
committal n. the official act of consigning a person to a prison (or mental hospital)
committed adj. bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude; committed church members; associated in an exclusive sexual relationship
committee n. a special group delegated to consider some matter; a self-constituted organization to promote something
committeeman n. a man who is a member of committee
committeewoman n. a woman who is a member of a committee
commix v. to bring or combine together or with something else
commixture n. the act of mixing
commode n. a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination; a tall elegant chest of drawers
commodious adj. large and and roomy; a commodious harbor; a commodious building suitable for conventions; (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)
commodiousness n. spatial largeness (especially inside a building)
commodity n. articles of commerce
commodore n. a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
common adj. belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public; for the common good; of no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered@n. a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
commonage n. property held in common
commonality n. class composed of persons lacking noble or knightly or gentle rank; sharing of common attributes
commonalty n. class composed of persons lacking noble or knightly or gentle rank
commoner n. a person who holds no title
commonly adv. under normal conditions
commonness n. the state of being commonly observed; the quality of lacking taste and refinement; ordinariness as a consequence of being frequent and commonplace; sharing of common attributes
commonplace adj. obvious and dull; commonplace prose; completely ordinary and unremarkable; air travel has now become commonplace; not challenging; dull and lacking excitement@n. a trite or obvious remark
commonplaceness n. ordinariness as a consequence of being frequent and commonplace
commons n. a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area; a pasture subject to common use; class composed of persons lacking noble or knightly or gentle rank
commonsense adj. exhibiting native good judgment; commonsense scholarship on the foibles of a genius
commonsensible adj. exhibiting native good judgment
commonsensical adj. exhibiting native good judgment; unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated
commonweal n. the good of a community
commonwealth n. the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico); a politically organized body of people under a single government
commotion n. a disorderly outburst or tumult; the act of making a noisy disturbance; confused movement; a commotion of people fought for the exits
commove v. cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; change the arrangement or position of
communal adj. for or by a group rather than individuals; a communal settlement in which all earnings and food were shared; relating to a small administrative district or community; communal elections in several European countries
communalise v. make something the property of the commune or community
communalize v. make something the property of the commune or community
communally adv. by a group of people rather than an individual; the mills were owned communally
commune v. communicate intimately with; be in a state of heightened, intimate receptivity; He seemed to commune with nature@n. the smallest administrative district of several European countries (Belgium and France and Italy and Switzerland)
communicable adj. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection; readily communicated; communicable ideas
communicant n. a person entitled to receive Communion
communicate v. let know; pass information on (to someone); Please communicate this message to all employees; transmit thoughts or feelings; transfer or deliver to another, as of information; join or connect; administer communion; in church
communicating n. the activity of communicating
communication n. the activity of communicating; something that is communicated between people or groups; a connection allowing access between persons or places; how many lines of communication can there be among four people?
communicational adj. used in communication; he had few communicational grooves available for use
communicative adj. of or relating to communication; communicative arts; able or tending to communicate
communicator n. a person who communicates with others
communicatory adj. able or tending to communicate
communion n. sharing thoughts and feelings; reverent petition to a deity
communique n. an official report (usually sent in haste)
communisation n. the organization of a nation of the basis of communism
communism n. a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership; a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
communist n. a socialist who advocates communism@adj. relating to or marked by communism; communist governments
communistic adj. relating to or marked by communism; communistic propaganda
community n. a group of people living in a particular local area; the team is drawn from all parts of the community@adj. affecting the people or community as a whole; community leaders
communization n. the organization of a nation of the basis of communism
communize v. make Communist or bring in accord with Communist principles; communize the government; make into state-owned property
commutability n. exchangeability by virtue of being replaceable; the quality of being commutable
commutable adj. subject to alteration or change; the death sentence was commutable to life imprisonment; capable of being exchanged for another or for something else that is equivalent
commutate v. convert alternating to direct current; reverse the direction of an electric current
commutation n. the travel of a commuter; a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one; the reduction is severity of a punishment imposed by law; the substitution of one method of payment for another
commutative adj. (mathematics) of a binary operation; independent of order; as in e.g.
commutator n. for reversing the direction of an electric current
commute v. transpose and remain equal in value; of variables or operators, in mathematics; These operators commute with each other; travel back and forth regularly, as between one's place of work and home; change the order or arrangement of
commuter n. a passenger train that is ridden primarily by commuters; someone who travels regularly from home to work in a city
commuting n. the travel of a commuter
comose adj. (botany) bearing a coma; crowned with an assemblage of branches or leaves or bracts; (botany; of certain seeds as of cotton) having a tuft or tufts of hair; comate (or comose) seeds
compact adj. closely and firmly united or packed together; compact soil; closely crowded together@v. compress into a wad; make more compact by or as if by pressing; squeeze or press together@n. a small cosmetics case with a mirror
compaction n. an increase in the density of something; the act of crushing
compactly adv. in a compact manner or state; The children were packed compactly into the car; with concise and precise brevity; to the point; he wrote compactly but clearly
compactness n. the spatial property of being crowded together; the consistency of a compact solid
companion v. be a companion to somebody@n. a person who is frequently in the company of another; a traveler who accompanies you; one paid to accompany or assist or live with another
companionable adj. suggestive of companionship; a companionable pet
companionate adj. like a companion; companionate marriage
companionship n. the state of being with someone
companionway n. a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship
company v. be a companion to somebody@n. an institution created to conduct business; he started the company in his garage; organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical); the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
comparability n. qualities that are comparable
comparable adj. able to be compared or worthy of comparison; conforming in every respect
comparably adv. in a comparable manner or to a comparable degree; you will have to work comparably harder
comparative n. the comparative form of an adjective; `better' is the comparative form of `good'@adj. relating to or based on or involving comparison; comparative linguistics; having significance only in relation to something else
comparatively adv. in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
compare n. qualities that are comparable; beyond compare@v. examine and note the similarities or differences of; be comparable; This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes; consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
comparing n. examining resemblances or differences
comparison n. examining resemblances or differences; relation based on similarities and differences; qualities that are comparable; no comparison between the two books
compart v. lay out in parts according to a plan
compartment n. a small space or subdivision for storage; a partitioned section or separate room within a larger enclosed area
compartmental adj. divided up into compartments or categories
compartmentalize v. to separate into compartments
compartmented adj. divided up or separated into compartments or isolated units; a compartmented box
compass v. bring about; accomplish; This writer attempts more than his talents can compass@n. an indicator points to the north; an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:; within the compass of this article
compassion n. a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering; the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
compassionate v. share the suffering of@adj. showing merciful compassion; sparing the child's mother was a compassionate act; showing or having compassion; heard the soft and compassionate voices of women
compassionately adv. in a compassionate manner
compatibility n. a feeling of sympathetic understanding; capability of existing or performing in harmonious or congenial combination
compatible adj. able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination; a compatible married couple; having similar disposition and tastes; a compatible married couple
compatibly adv. with compatibility
compatriot n. a person from your own country
compeer n. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
compel v. force or compel somebody to do something; We compel all students to fill out this form; make someone do something
compelled adj. being under moral or legal obligation
compelling adj. driving or forcing; compelling ambition; tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument; new and compelling evidence
compendious adj. briefly giving the gist of something; a short and compendious book
compendium n. a publication containing a variety of works; a concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work
compensable adj. for which money is paid
compensate v. make up for, make good; make amends for; pay compensation for; make reparations or amends for; do or give something to somebody in return; make proper payment to
compensated adj. receiving or eligible for compensation
compensation n. something given to recompense for loss or injury; a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors; the act of compensating for loss or injury
compensative adj. compensating for
compensatory adj. compensating for
compere n. British term for someone who introduces television acts or cabarets etc@v. act as a master of ceremonies
compete v. compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
competence n. the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
competency n. the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
competent adj. properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient; a competent typist; adequate for the purpose; a competent performance
competently adv. in a competent capable manner; they worked competently
competing adj. being in competition; competing businesses
competition n. a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers; business competition can be fiendish at times; an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
competitive adj. involving competition or competitiveness; competitive games; subscribing to capitalistic competition; showing a fighting disposition without self-seeking; highly competitive sales representative
competitively adv. in competition; the companies should bid competitively
competitiveness n. an aggressive willingness to compete
competitor n. the contestant you hope to defeat
competitory adj. involving competition or competitiveness
compilation n. something that is compiled (as into a single book or file); the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list)
compile v. get together; put together out of existing material; compile a list; use a computer program to translate source code written in a particular programming language into computer-readable machine code that can be executed
compiler n. a person who compiles (or writes for) encyclopedias; (computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces a machine language program
compiling n. the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list); the job of compiling the inventory took several hours
complacence n. the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
complacency n. the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; his complacency was absolutely disgusting
complacent adj. contented to a fault; he had become complacent after years of success
complacently adv. in a self-satisfied manner; he complacently lived out his life as a village school teacher
complain v. express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
complainant n. a person who brings an action in a court of law
complainer n. a person given to excessive complaints and crying
complaining adj. expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment; a complaining wife
complainingly adv. with complaints; she did her work, but she did so complainingly
complaint n. an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining; a formal accusation against somebody; (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow; an expression of grievance or resentment
complaintive adj. expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
complaisance n. a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
complaisant adj. showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others; to close one's eyes like a complaisant husband whose wife has taken a lover
complection n. the coloring of a person's face
complement n. a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction; a complete number or quantity: a full complement; number needed to make up whole force: a full complement of workers@v. make complementary to
complemental adj. acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
complementarity n. a relation between two opposite states or principles that together exhaust the possibilities; the interrelation of reciprocity whereby one thing supplements or depends on the other; the complementarity of the sexes
complementary adj. acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole); of words so related that each is the negation of the other; `male' and `female' are complementary terms; of or relating to or suggestive of complementation
complementation n. the grammatical relation of a word or phrase to a predicate
complete adj. having every necessary or normal part or component or step; a complete meal@v. come or bring to a finish or an end; bring to a whole, with all the necessary parts or elements; A child would complete the family
completed adj. successfully completed or brought to an end; the completed project; (of a marriage) completed by the first act of sexual intercourse after the ceremony; (football) caught; a completed forward pass
completely adv. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; it was completely different from what we expected; was completely at fault; (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly' as in )
completeness n. the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
completing adj. acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
completion n. the act of becoming or making complete: her work is still far from completion; a successful forward pass in football; a concluding action
complex adj. complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts; a complex set of variations based on a simple folk melody@n. a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
complexifier n. someone makes things complex
complexify v. make complex
complexion v. give a certain color to@n. the coloring of a person's face; texture and appearance of the skin of the face
complexity n. the quality of being intricate and compounded; he enjoyed the complexity of modern computers
complexly adv. in a complex manner
complexness n. the quality of being intricate and compounded
compliance n. acting according to certain accepted standards; happy friendly agreement; a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others; the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another
compliancy n. a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
compliant adj. disposed or willing to comply; children compliant with the parental will; willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest; children compliant with the parental will; easily influenced or imposed on
complicate v. make more complicated; make more complex, intricate, or richer
complicated adj. difficult to analyze or understand; a complicated problem
complicatedness n. puzzling complexity
complicating n. the act or process of complicating
complication n. the act or process of complicating; a situation or condition that is complex or confused: her coming was a serious complication
complicity n. guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
compliment n. a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration@v. pay a compliment to; express respect or esteem for
complimentary adj. conveying or resembling a compliment; a complimentary remark; costing nothing; complimentary tickets; obsequiously complimentary
compliments n. (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
complin n. last of the seven canonical hours
compline n. last of the seven canonical hours
complot v. enter into a conspiracy
comply v. be compliant; go along with; act in agreement with; You must comply or else!; be compatible or in accordance with; fail to observe; of rules; to agree or express agreement
complying adj. happy to comply
component adj. forming or functioning as part of a whole; component parts@n. an abstract part of something: jealousy was a component of his character; something determined in relation to something that includes it
comport v. behave well or properly; behave in a certain manner
comportment n. dignified manner or conduct
compose v. form the substance of; write music; produce a literary work; put together out of existing material; calm (someone, esp. oneself); make quiet; She had to compose herself before she could reply to this terrible insult
composed adj. made up of individual elements; if perception is seen as composed of isolated sense data...
composer n. composes music as a profession
composing n. the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole; musical creation
composite n. a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts@adj. consisting of separate interconnected parts; (botany) of or relating to or belonging to the plant family Compositae; used of color
composition n. the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole; harmonious composition is essential in a serious work of art; the way in which someone or something is composed
compositional adj. arranging or grouping
compositor n. one who sets written material into type
compost v. convert to compost, as of organic debris@n. a mixture of decaying vegetation and manure; used as a fertilizer
composure n. steadiness of mind under stress; he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
compote n. dessert of stewed or baked fruit
compound n. a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts@adj. (botany) especially of leaf shapes@v. make more intense, stronger, or more marked; , ,; put or add together; calculate principal and interest
compounded adj. combined into or constituting a chemical compound
compounding n. the act of combining things
comprehend v. get the meaning of something; Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?; to become aware of through the senses; include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
comprehended adj. fully understood or grasped; a thing comprehended is a thing known as fully as it can be known
comprehendible adj. readily comprehended or understood
comprehensible adj. (of meaning) capable of being penetrated or comprehended; readily comprehended or understood; an idea comprehensible to the average mind; capable of being understood or interpreted; a comprehensible experience
comprehension n. an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result); how you can do that is beyond my comprehension; the relation of comprising something; the act of comprising something
comprehensive adj. including all or everything; comprehensive coverage; broad in scope; a comprehensive survey of world affairs; being the most comprehensive of its class
comprehensively adv. in an all-inclusive manner
compress n. a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)@v. make more compact by or as if by pressing; compress the data; squeeze or press together
compressed adj. pressed tightly together; with lips compressed; reduced in volume by pressure; compressed air; (biology) flattened laterally along the whole length (e.g., certain leafstalks or flatfishes)
compressibility n. the property of being able to occupy less space
compressible adj. capable of being compressed or made more compact; compressible packing materials; capable of being easily compressed
compressing n. applying pressure
compression n. an increase in the density of something; the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together; encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required; applying pressure
compressor n. a mechanical device that compresses gasses
comprise v. be composed of; include or contain; have as a component; form or compose; These few men comprise his entire army
comprising n. the act of comprising something
compromise v. make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; settle by concession; expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute@n. a middle way between two extremes; an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
compromising adj. making or willing to make concessions; loneliness tore through him...whenever he thought of...even the compromising Louis du Tillet
compsognathus n. very small bipedal carnivorous dinosaur of the late Jurassic in Bavaria
comptroller n. someone who maintains and audits business accounts
comptrollership n. the position of comptroller
compulsion n. an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid; an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions against your will
compulsive n. a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things@adj. caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion; compulsive drinking; strongly motivated to succeed
compulsively adv. in a compulsive manner; he cleaned his shoes compulsively after every walk
compulsiveness n. the trait of acting compulsively
compulsivity n. the trait of acting compulsively
compulsorily adv. in a manner that cannot be evaded; the ministry considers that contributions to such a fund should be met from voluntary donations rather than from rates compulsorily levied.
compulsory adj. required by rule; in most schools physical education are compulsory
compunction n. a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
computable adj. may be computed or estimated; computable odds
computation n. the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods; problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
computational adj. of or involving computation or computers; computational linguistics
computationally adv. with regard to computation; computationally, this is a tricky problem
compute v. make a mathematical calculation or computation
computer n. a machine for performing calculations automatically; an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
computerize v. provide with computers; store in a computer; cause a function to be carried out by a computer
computerized adj. stored, processed, or analyzed by computer
comrade n. a person who is frequently in the company of another; used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement; Greetings, comrade!
comradeliness n. the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
comradely adj. heartily friendly and congenial
comradery n. the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
comradeship n. the state of being with someone
con adv. on the negative side; much was written pro and con@v. deprive of by deceit; commit to memory; learn by heart@n. an argument opposeed to a proposal; a person serving a prison sentence
conacaste n. tropical South American tree having a wide-spreading crown of bipinnate leaves and coiled ear-shaped fruits; grown for shade and ornament as well as valuable timber
concatenate v. add by concatenation; concatenate terms
concatenation n. the state of being linked together as in a chain; union in a linked series; the linking together of a consecutive series of symbols or events or ideas etc; it was cause by an improbable concatenation of circumstances
concave adj. curving inward
concavely adv. in a concave way; shaped concavely
concaveness n. the property possessed by a concave shape
concavity n. a shape that curves inward; the property possessed by a concave shape
conceal v. prevent from being seen or discovered; hold back; keep from being perceived by others, as of emotions or expressions of emotions
concealed adj. not accessible to view; concealed (or hidden) damage; concealed or hidden on any grounds for any motive; a concealed weapon
concealing n. the activity of keeping something secret@adj. covering or hiding; the concealing darkness
concealment n. the condition of being concealed or hidden; a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; the activity of keeping something secret
concede v. make a clean breast of; be willing to concede; give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another; acknowledge defeat
conceded adj. owned up to; the conceded error
conceding n. the act of conceding or yielding@adj. making for or being a concession
conceit n. feelings of excessive pride; the trait of being vain and conceited
conceited adj. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; a conceited fool
conceitedly adv. in a conceited manner; he always acts so conceitedly!
conceivability n. the state of being conceivable
conceivable adj. within the bounds of what may be conceived within the framework of nature; a cure is still conceivable; possible to conceive or imagine
conceivableness n. the state of being conceivable
conceivably adv. within the realm of possibility; the weather may conceivably change
conceive v. have the idea for; judge or regard; look upon; judge; become pregnant; undergo conception; She cannot conceive
conceived adj. formed in the mind
conceiver n. someone who creates new things
concenter v. bring into focus or alignment; of ideas or emotions
concentrate v. make dense or denser; of the solvent of a solution; focus one's attention on something; make central@n. the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore; a concentrated form of a foodstuff
concentrated adj. gathered together or made less diffuse; their concentrated efforts; of or relating to a solution whose dilution has been reduced; (intensely focused) her concentrated passion held them at bay
concentration n. the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume (expressed as moles/cubic meter); the spatial property of being crowded together
concentric adj. having a common center; concentric rings
concentrical adj. having a common center
concentricity n. the quality of having the same center (as circles inside one another)
concept n. an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
conception n. an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances; the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon; the event that occured at the beginning of something
conceptional adj. being or of the nature of a notion or concept; a plan abstract and conceptional
conceptive adj. capable of conceiving
conceptual adj. being or characterized by concepts or their formation; conceptual discussions
conceptualise v. have the idea for
conceptualism n. the doctrine that the application of a general term to various objects indicates the existence of a mental entity that mediates the application
conceptualistic adj. involving or characteristic of conceptualism
conceptuality n. an elaborated concept
conceptualize v. have the idea for
conceptually adv. in a conceptual manner; he can no longer think conceptually
conceptus n. an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life
concern n. something that interests you because it is important or affects you; the safety of the ship is the captain's concern; an anxious feeling; a feeling of sympathy for someone or something@v. be about; have to do with; be relevant to
concerned adj. feeling or showing worry or solicitude; concerned parents of youthful offenders; involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in; a memorandum to those concerned
concernedly adv. in a manner showing concern; `Are you all right,' he asked concernedly
concerning adj. referring or directing attention to
concernment n. something in which one is concerned; importance, consequence
concert v. contrive by mutual agreement, as of a plan; settle by agreement; concert one's differences@n. a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
concerted adj. involving the joint activity of two or more; concerted action
concertina v. collapse like a concertina@n. a coiled barbed wire used as an obstacle; played like an accordion by pushing its ends together to force air through the reeds
concertize v. give concerts; perform in concerts
concertmaster n. the leader of the first violins and assistant conductor of an orchestra
concerto n. a composition for orchestra and a soloist
concession n. a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business: he got the beer concession at the ball park; the act of conceding or yielding; a point conceded or yielded
concessionaire n. someone who holds or operates a concession
concessioner n. someone who holds or operates a concession
concessive adj. making for or being a concession
conch n. any of various edible tropical marine gastropods of the genus Strombus having a brightly-colored spiral shell with large outer lip
concha n. (anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape
conchfish n. found in West Indies; lives in mantle cavity of a living conch
conchologist n. a collector and student of mollusc shells
conchology n. the collection and study of mollusc shells
concierge n. a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter
conciliable adj. can be pacified or satisfied
conciliate v. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; come to terms; make compatible with
conciliating adj. overcoming animosity or hostility; spoke in a conciliating tone
conciliation n. the act of placating
conciliative adj. overcoming animosity or hostility
conciliator n. someone who tries to bring peace
conciliatory adj. making or willing to make concessions; overcoming animosity or hostility; a conciliatory visit
concise adj. expressing much in few words; a concise explanation
concisely adv. in a concise manner; in a few words; the history is summed up concisely in this book
conciseness n. terseness achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words
conclave n. a confidential or secret meeting
conclude v. decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion; bring to a close; reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
concluded adj. having come or been brought to a conclusion
concluding adj. occurring at or forming an end or termination; his concluding words came as a surprise
conclusion n. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration:; his conclusion took the evidence into accout; an intuitive assumption; jump to a conclusion; the concluding time; he left before the conclusion
conclusive adj. forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question; conclusive proof; final and deciding; the conclusive reason
conclusively adv. in a conclusive way; we settled the problem conclusively
conclusiveness n. the quality of being final or definitely settled
concoct v. make a concoction (of) my mixing; prepare or cook by mixing ingredients; concoct a strange mixture; of charges; devise or invent
concoction n. any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients; he hesitated to taste the strange concoction; an occurrence of an unusual mixture; the act of creating something by compounding or mixing raw materials
concomitance n. occurrence or existence together or in connection with one another
concomitant adj. following as a consequence@n. an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
concord n. a harmonious state; congruity of parts with one another and with the whole; the determination of grammatical inflection on the basis of word relations; agreement of opinions
concordance n. a harmonious state; congruity of parts with one another and with the whole; an index of all main words in a book along with their immediate contexts
concordant adj. in keeping; expressed views concordant with his background; being of the same opinion
concordat n. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
concourse n. a large gathering of people; a wide hall in a building where people can walk; a coming together of people
concrescence n. a growing together -- concrescent adj.
concrete n. a strong hard building material composed of sand and gravel and cement and water@v. cover with concrete; form into a solid mass@adj. capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary; concrete objects such as trees
concretely adv. in concrete terms; concretely, this meant that he was broke
concreteness n. the quality of being concrete (not abstract)
concretion n. the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys); an increase in the density of something
concretism n. a representation of an abstract idea in concrete terms
concretistic adj. of or relating to concrete representations of abstractions; a concretistic-seeming statement
concretize v. make something concrete; become concrete, as of an idea in the mind
concubinage n. cohabitation without being legally married
concubine n. a woman who cohabits with an important man
concupiscence n. a desire for sexual intimacy
concur v. be in accord; be in agreement; happen simultaneously
concurrence n. agreement of results or opinions; acting together as of agents or circumstances or events; a state of cooperation; the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
concurrent adj. occurring or operating at the same time
concurrently adv. overlapping in duration; concurrently with the conference an exhibition of things associated with Rutherford was held
concurring adj. being of the same opinion
concuss v. shake violently; injure the brain; sustain a concussion
concussion n. injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness; any violent blow or collision
condemn v. express strong disapproval of; We condemn the racism in South Africa; declare or judge unfit; compel or force into a particular state or activity; demonstrate the guilt of (someone); pronounce a sentence on, in a court of law
condemnable adj. bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
condemnation n. an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; his uncompromising condemnation of racism; the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product)
condemnatory adj. containing or imposing condemnation or censure; a condemnatory decree
condemned adj. pronounced or proved guilty; the condemned man faced the firing squad with dignity; officially and strongly disapproved; her condemned behavior
condemning adj. containing or imposing condemnation or censure
condensate n. atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold
condensation n. (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams; the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state
condense v. undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state; make more concise; condense the contents of a book into a summary; remove water from; condense the milk; cause a gas or vapor to change into a liquid
condensed adj. (psychology) representing two or more ideas or emotions by a single symbol; a condensed expression of various feelings and ideas; retaining only the most important parts; a condensed book
condenser n. an electrical device characterized by its capacitance; an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid; a hollow coil that condenses by abstracting heat; used to concentrate light on an object
condensing n. the act of increasing the density of something
condescend v. behave in a patronizing and condescending manner; do something that one considers to be below one's dignity; act in an undignified or dishonorable way; treat condescendingly
condescending adj. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
condescendingly adv. with condescension; he treats his secretary condescendingly
condescension n. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior; a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
condign adj. fitting or appropriate and deserved; used especially of punishment; condign censure
condiment n. a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment
condition v. establish a conditioned response; train by instruction and practice; esp. to teach self-control; specify as a condition; put into a better state@n. a condition or state at a particular time: a condition (or state) of disrepair
conditional adj. qualified by reservations; imposing or depending on or containing a condition; conditional acceptance of the terms
conditionality n. the state of being conditional
conditionally adv. subject to a condition; he accepted the offer conditionally
conditioned adj. (psychology) established by conditioning or learning; a conditioned response; physically fit
conditioner n. exercise that conditions the body; farmwork can be a good conditioner; a trainer of athletes; a substance used in washing (clothing or hair) to make things softer
conditioning n. a learning process in which an organism's behavior becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its environment
condo n. one of the units in a condominium
condole v. express one's sympathetic grieve, as on the death of someone to his survivors
condolence n. an expression of sympathy with another's grief
condom n. a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse as a contraceptive or prophylactic device
condominium n. one of the units in a condominium; a complex of dwelling units (as an apartment house) in which each unit is individually owned
condonation n. a pardon by treating the offender as if the offense had not occurred
condone v. excuse or make allowances for; be lenient with
condor n. largest flying birds in the western hemisphere
condordance n. agreement of opinions
conduce v. be conducive to
conducive adj. tending to bring about; being partly responsible for; working conditions are not conducive to productivity
conduct n. manner of acting or conducting oneself; behavioral attributes@v. direct the course of; manage or control; You cannot conduct business like this; lead; conduct an orchestra; behave in a certain manner; take somebody somewhere
conductance n. a material's capacity to conduct electricity; measured as the reciprocal of electrical resistance
conducted adj. accompanied by a leader or guide; took me on a conducted tour of his fields
conducting n. the way of administering a business; the direction of an orchestra or choir; he does not use a baton for conducting
conduction n. the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
conductive adj. having the quality or power of conducting heat or electricity or sound; exhibiting conductivity
conductivity n. the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
conductor n. the person who leads a musical group; a substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat; the person who collects fares on a public conveyance; a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
conductress n. a woman conductor
conduit n. a passage for water (or other fluids)
condylar adj. of or relating to or resembling a condyle
condyle n. a round bump on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone
cone n. any cone-shaped artifact; a shape whose base is a cone and whose sides taper up to a point; cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts; visual receptor cell sensitive to color@v. make cione-shaped; cone a tire
coneflower n. any of various plants of the genus Rudbeckia cultivated for their large usually yellow daisies with prominent central cones
conelike adj. relating to or resembling a cone; conelike fruit
conenose n. large bloodsucking bug
conessi n. tropical Asian tree with hard white wood and bark formerly used as a remedy for dysentery and diarrhea
coney n. black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins; any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes
confab v. chew the fat; shoot the breeze; have a conference in order to talk something over@n. an informal conversation
confabulate v. chew the fat; shoot the breeze; have a conference in order to talk something over
confabulation n. an informal conversation; (psychiatry) a plausible but imagined memory that fills in gaps in what is remembered
confect v. make or construct; prepare from ingredients
confection n. a food rich in sugar; the act of creating something by compounding or mixing raw materials@v. prepare from ingredients
confectioner n. someone who makes candies and other sweets
confectionery n. a food rich in sugar; a confectioner's shop
confederacy n. a union of political organizations; a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose; a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
confederate v. form a group or unite; form a confederation with; of nations@n. someone who assists in a plot; an associate who provides assistance@adj. united in a confederacy or league
confederation n. the state of being allied or confederated; a union of political organizations; the act of forming an alliance or confederation
confederative adj. united in a confederacy or league
confer adv. compare (used in texts to point the reader to another location in the text)@v. have a conference in order to talk something over; grant a bestow
conferee n. a member of a conference
conference n. a prearranged meeting for consultation or or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda); an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
conferment n. the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
conferral n. the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
conferred adj. given formally or officially
conferva n. any of various algae of the genus Tribonema; algae with branching filaments that form scum in still or stagnant fresh water
confess v. confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure; make a clean breast of; confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith
confessed adj. owned up to; a confessed murderer
confessedly adv. as acknowledged
confession n. an admission of misdeeds or faults; a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party
confessional n. a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions
confessor n. a priest who hears confession and gives absolution; someone who confesses (discloses information damaging to themselves)
confetti n. small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are thrown around on festive occasions (as at a wedding)
confidant n. someone to whom private matters are confided
confidante n. a female confidant
confide v. reveal in private; tell confidentially; To confer a trust upon
confidence n. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; after that failure he lost his confidence; a feeling of trust (in someone or something); I have confidence in our team
confident adj. having or marked by confidence or assurance; a confident speaker; persuaded of; very sure; was confident he would win; not liable to error in judgment or action
confidential adj. entrusted with private information and the confidence of another; a confidential secretary; (of information) given in confidence or in secret; this arrangement must be kept confidential
confidentiality n. the state of being secret; you must respect the confidentiality of your client's communications; discretion in keeping secret information
confidentially adv. in a confidential manner; spoke to him intimately and confidentially
confidently adv. in a confident manner; we have to do what is right confidently
confiding adj. willing to entrust personal matters; first she was suspicious, then she became confiding
confidingly adv. with trust; in a trusting manner
configuration n. an arrangement of parts or elements; the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time; any spatial attribute (especially as defined by outline)
configurational adj. of or relating to or characterized by configuration
configure v. set up for a particular purpose, as of a plane for a combat mission
configured adj. organized so as to give configuration to; a magnet is surrounded by a configured field
confine v. place limits on; restrict or confine, as to area, extent, time, etc.; prevent from leaving or from being removed; close in or confine; deprive of freedom; take into confinement; to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
confined adj. not invading healthy tissue; not free to move about; deprived of liberty; especially placed under arrest or restraint; enclosed by a confining fence; in captivity
confinement n. concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of labor to the birth of a child; restraint of a person's liberty; the state of being confined; he was held in solitary confinement
confines n. a bounded scope; he stayed with the confines of the city
confining adj. restricting the scope or freedom of action; crowded
confirm v. strengthen or make more firm as by corroboration; strengthen or make more firm; make more firm; as of a person to a position; administer confirmation to; a church rite
confirmable adj. capable of being verified or disproved by experiment or observation
confirmation n. additional proof that something that was believed is true; fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory; information that confirms or verifies
confirmative adj. serving to support or corroborate
confirmatory adj. serving to support or corroborate
confirmed adj. of persons; not subject to change; a confirmed bachelor; having been established or made firm or received the rite of confirmation; confirmed reservations; having a habit of long standing
confirming adj. (med) indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen; serving to support or corroborate
confiscate v. take by legal authority@adj. surrendered as a penalty; taken without permission or consent especially by public authority
confiscated adj. taken without permission or consent especially by public authority; the confiscated liquor was poured down the drain
confiscation n. seizure by the government
confiture n. preserved or candied fruit
conflagration n. a very intense and uncontrolled fire
conflate v. mix together different elements
conflict n. an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings; he was immobilized by conflict and indecision@v. be in conflict; The two proposals conflict!
conflicting adj. in disagreement; on bad terms; conflicting opinions
confluence n. a place where two things come together; Pittsburgh is located at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers; a flowing together (as of rivers); a coming together of people
confluent adj. flowing together
conflux n. a flowing together (as of rivers)
conform v. be similar, be in line with; adapt or conform oneself
conformable adj. quick to comply; in keeping; plans conformable with your wishes
conformance n. correspondence in form or appearance
conformation n. acting according to certain accepted standards
conforming adj. adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)
conformism n. orthodoxy in thoughts and belief
conformist adj. marked by conformity or convention; not corresponding to current customs or rules or styles@n. someone who conforms to established standards of conduct (especially in religious matters)
conformity n. correspondence in form or appearance; acting according to certain accepted standards; orthodoxy in thoughts and belief; concurrence of opinion; hardened conventionality
confound v. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; mistake one thing for another
confounded adj. perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment; a cloudy and confounded philosopher
confoundedly adv. in a perplexed manner
confounding n. a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another@adj. that confounds or contradicts or confuses
confraternity n. a society devoted to a religious or charitable cause
confrere n. a person who is member of your class or profession
confront v. oppose in hostility; confront an opponent; come to grips with face (something unpleasant) head on; You must confront your problems; present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize; be face to face with
confrontation n. a bold challenge; a hostile disagreement face-to-face; the act of opposing groups confronting each other; the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions
confrontational adj. of or relating to confrontation
confronting n. taking the bull by the horns
confusable adj. so similar as to be easily confused; potentially confusable senses of words
confuse v. mistake one thing for another; be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly: These questions confuse even the experts; cause to feel embarrassment; assemble without order or sense
confused adj. perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment; bewildered and confused; lacking orderly continuity; a confused set of instructions
confusedly adv. in a confused manner; Queen Augusta wrote him an hysterical letter in which she confusedly sympathised with him
confusing adj. causing confusion or disorientation; a confusing jumble of road signs; lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity; sent confusing signals to Iraq
confusingly adv. in a bewildering and confusing manner
confusion n. disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably; the army retreated in confusion; a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused
confutation n. a conclusive refutation
confute v. prove to be false or wrong
confuting n. the act of determining that something is false
conga v. dance the conga@n. music composed for dancing the conga; a Latin American dance of 3 steps and a kick by people in single file
conge n. formal permission to depart; he gave me his conge; an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal@v. perform a ceremonious bow
congeal v. become gelatinous
congealed adj. congealed into jelly
congee v. depart after obtaining formal permission; perform a ceremonious bow
congenator n. an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)
congener n. an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)
congeneric adj. belonging to the same genus
congenerical adj. belonging to the same genus
congenial adj. suitable to your needs or similar to your nature; a congenial atmosphere to work in; used of plants; capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted
congeniality n. compatibility between persons; a congenial disposition
congenially adv. in a congenial manner; `Let's all have a drink together,' he said congenially
congenialness n. compatibility between persons
congenital adj. present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
conger n. large somber-colored scaleless marine eel found in temperate and tropical coastal waters; some used for food
congeries n. a sum total of many miscellaneous things
congest v. become or cause to become obstructed
congested adj. overfull as with blood
congestion n. excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part; excessive crowding; traffic congestion
congestive adj. relating to or affected by an abnormal collection of blood or other fluid; congestive heart desease
congius n. a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters
conglobate v. become globular
conglobe v. become globular
conglomerate v. collect or gather@n. a composite rock made up of particles of varying size; a group of companies run as a single organization@adj. composed of heterogeneous elements gathered into a mass; the conglomerate peoples of New England
conglomeration n. a sum total of many miscellaneous things; an occurrence combining miscellaneous things
conglutinate v. cause to adhere; stick together; as of the edges of a wound
congo n. black tea grown in China
congou n. black tea grown in China
congratulate v. pay a compliment to; express congratulations; be proud of; pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
congratulation n. acknowledgement that someone has an occasion for celebration
congratulations n. an expression of approval and commendation
congratulatory adj. expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune; a congratulatory telegram
congregate v. move together@adj. brought together into a group or crowd
congregating n. the act of congregating
congregation n. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church; an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together; a congregation of children pleaded for his autograph; the act of congregating
congregational adj. relating to or conducted or participated in by a congregation; congregational membership
congress n. a meeting of elected or appointed representatives; a national legislative assembly; the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur
congressional adj. of or relating to congress; congressional hearing
congressman n. a member of the US House of Representatives
congresswoman n. a member of the US House of Representatives
congruence n. the quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate
congruency n. congruence
congruent adj. corresponding in character or kind; (geometry) coinciding when superimposed
congruity n. the quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate
congruous adj. corresponding in character or kind; suitable or appropriate together
congruousness n. the quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate
conic adj. relating to or resembling a cone@n. (geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone
conical adj. relating to or resembling a cone; conical mountains
conically adv. in a conical manner; conically shaped
conidiophore n. a specialized fungal hypha that produces conidia
conidiospore n. an asexually produced fungal spore formed on a conidiophore
conidium n. an asexually produced fungal spore formed on a conidiophore
conifer n. any gymnospermous tree or shrub bearing cones
coniferous adj. of or relating to or part of trees or shrubs bearing cones and evergreen leaves
conima n. a gum resin from the conium hemlock tree
conjectural adj. based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence; theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are still highly conjectural
conjecture n. a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence); he dismissed it as mere conjecture@v. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
conjoin v. make contact or come together; take in marriage
conjoined adj. consisting of two or more associated entities; the interplay of these conjoined yet opposed factors
conjoint adj. consisting of two or more associated entities
conjointly adv. in conjunction with; combined
conjugal adj. of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband; conjugal visits
conjugally adv. in a conjugal manner
conjugate n. a mixture of two partially miscible liquids A and B produces two conjugate solutions@v. unite chemically so that the product is easily broken down into the original compounds@adj. joined together especially in a pair or pairs
conjugated adj. (chemistry) formed by the union of two compounds; a conjugated protein; joined together especially in a pair or pairs
conjugation n. the inflection of verbs; the complete set of inflected forms of a verb; a class of verbs having the same inflectional forms; the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
conjunct adj. (music) progressing melodically by intervals of a second; conjunct motion of an ascending scale; bound in close association; conjunct influences
conjunction n. the temporal property of two things happening at the same time; the state of being joined; an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences
conjunctiva n. a transparent membrane covering the eyeball and under surface of the eyelid
conjunctive adj. serving or tending to connect; involving the joint activity of two or more; the conjunctive focus of political opposition@n. an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences
conjunctivitis n. inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
conjuncture n. a critical combination of events or circumstances
conjuration n. invoking a spirit or devil
conjure v. evoke or call forth
conjurer n. someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience; a witch doctor who practices conjury
conjuring n. invoking a spirit or devil
conjuror n. someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience; a witch doctor who practices conjury
conjury n. invoking a spirit or devil
conk n. (British) informal term for the nose@v. come to a stop; hit, esp. on the head; die (colloquial); pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
conker n. the inedible nutlike seed of the horse chestnut
conn v. conduct or direct the steering of a ship or plane
connate adj. (biology) of similar parts or organs; closely joined or united; a connate tomato flower; related in nature; connate qualities
connatural adj. similar in nature; existing at birth; man's connatural sense of the good
connect v. connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces; Can you connect the two loudspeakers?; make a logical or causal connection; I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind
connected adj. being joined in close association; joined or linked together; associated with or accompanying; wired together to an alarm system; all the window alarms are connected
connectedness n. the state of being connected; a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
connecter n. something that connects
connecting adj. having a connection; connecting rooms; (grammar) syntactically connecting sentences or elements of a sentence@n. the act of bringing two things into contact
connection n. a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it); there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare
connective n. an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences; something that connects@adj. connecting or tending to connect; connective remarks between chapters
connector n. something that connects; he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers
connexion n. a connecting shape; a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it); the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination; something that connects
conniption n. a fit of rage, hysteria, or alarm
connivance n. agreement on a secret plot; (law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing
connive v. encourage or assent to illegally; in criminal behavior; form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
conniving adj. acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end; used of persons
connoisseur n. an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
connoisseurship n. love of or taste for fine objects of art
connotation n. what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression; an idea that is implied or suggested
connotational adj. of or relating to a connotation
connotative adj. having the power of implying or suggesting something in addition to what is explicit
connote v. express or state indirectly; involve as a necessary condition of consequence; in logic
connubial adv. in a conjugal manner@adj. of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband; connubial bliss
conodont n. tiny fossil cone-shaped tooth of the most primitive vertebrate: the conodont
conoid n. a shape whose base is a cone and whose sides taper up to a point
conquer v. to put down by force or authority; , conquer one's desires; take after a conquest or invasion; as of land; overcome by conquest; conquer your fears
conquerable adj. subject to being conquered or overcome; knew her fears were ultimately conquerable; capable of being surmounted or excelled
conquered adj. decisively defeated in combat
conquering n. the act of conquering@adj. overcoming the opposition
conqueror n. someone who is victorious by force of arms
conquest n. the act of conquering; success in mastering something difficult; the conquest of space; an act of winning the love of someone
conquistador n. an adventurer (especially one who led the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century)
consanguine adj. related by blood
consanguineous adj. related by blood
consanguinity n. related by blood
conscience n. motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions; conformity to one's own sense of right conduct: a person of unflagging conscience
conscienceless adj. lacking a conscience; a conscienceless villain
conscientious adj. characterized by extreme care and great effort; conscientious application to the work at hand; guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong; a conscientious decision to speak out about injustice
conscientiously adv. with extreme conscientiousness
conscionable adj. acceptable to your conscience
conscious adj. intentionally conceived; a conscious effort to speak more slowly; knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts; remained conscious during the operation
consciously adv. with awareness; she consciously played with the idea of inviting them
consciousness n. an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation; he lost consciousness; having knowledge of; his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced
conscript n. a serviceman who is drafted@v. cause to assemble or enlist
conscription n. compulsory military service
consecrate v. of clerical posts; dedicate to a deity by a vow; render holy by means of religious rites@adj. solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose
consecrated adj. solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose; a life consecrated to science; made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use; a consecrated chursh
consecration n. a solemn dedication to a service or a goal; his consecration to study; the act of consecrating; the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church
consecutive adv. in a consecutive manner@adj. in regular succession without gaps; successive (without a break); one after the other
consensual adj. (law) existing by consent; a consensual contract
consensus n. agreement of the majority in sentiment or belief
consent v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to@n. agreement with a statement or proposal; a murmur of consent from the assembly
consentaneous adj. in complete agreement
consentient adj. in complete agreement
consenting adj. having given consent; consenting adults
consequence n. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual; that result is of no consequence
consequent adj. following as an effect or result; the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness
consequential adj. having important issues or results; the year's only really consequential legislation
consequentially adv. having consequence
consequently adv. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given; consequently, he didn't do it
conservancy n. (British) a commission with jurisdiction over fisheries and navigation in a port or river; the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources
conservation n. an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change; the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources
conservationist n. someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution
conservatism n. a political orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
conservative n. a person who has conservative ideas or opinions@adj. resistant to change; opposed to liberal reforms; avoiding excess; a conservative estimate; unimaginatively conventional
conservatively adv. in a conservative manner; we estimated the number of demonstrators conservatively at 200,000.
conservativist n. a person who has conservative ideas or opinions
conservatoire n. a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts
conservator n. the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library); someone appointed by a court to assume responsibility for the interests of a minor or incompetent person
conservatory n. the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts; a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts; a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner
conserve n. fruit preserved by cooking with sugar@v. to keep up and reserve for personal or special use; use cautiously and frugally
conserved adj. protected from harm or loss
conserves n. fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
conserving n. the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources@adj. saving from harm or loss; serves a conserving function
consider v. consider or deem to be; regard; I consider her to be shallow; give careful consideration to; consider the possibility of moving; consider, as of an example; show consideration for; take into account; You must consider her age
considerable adj. large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree; a considerable quantity
considerably adv. to a great extent or degree; painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger
considerate adj. showing concern for the rights and feelings of others; friends considerate enough to leave us alone
considerately adv. in a considerate manner; they considerately withdrew
considerateness n. kind and considerate regard for others
consideration n. the process of giving careful thought to something; information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; another consideration is the time it would take
considered adj. resulting from careful thought; carefully considered; a considered opinion
considering prep. in view of; taking into account
consign v. commit forever; commit irrevocably; give over to another for care or safekeeping; consign your baggage; send to an address
consignee n. the person to whom merchandise is consigned
consigner n. the person who consigns merchandise
consignment n. goods carried by a large vehicle; the official act of consigning a person to a prison (or mental hospital); the delivery of goods for sale or disposal
consignor n. the person who consigns merchandise
consist v. originate (in)
consistence n. a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts; the property of holding together and retaining its shape
consistency n. the property of holding together and retaining its shape; when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake; a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
consistent adj. (sometimes followed by `with') in agreement or consistent or reliable; testimony consistent with the known facts; marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts; capable of being reproduced
consistently adv. in a systematic or consistent manner
consistory n. a church tribunal or governing body
consociate v. bring or come into friendly association
consolable adj. able to be consoled
consolation n. the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; second place was no consolation to him; the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; his presence was a consolation to her
consolatory adj. affording comfort or solace
console v. give moral or emotional strength to@n. a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall
consolidate v. unite into one; make firm or secure; strengthen: consolidate one's gains; bring together into a single whole or system; form into a solid mass or whole; make or form into a solid or hardened mass: consolidate fibers into boards
consolidated adj. joined together into a whole; a consolidated school; forming a solid mass
consolidation n. combining into a solid mass; the act of combining into an integral whole
consolidative adj. combining into a single unit; tending to consolidate
consoling adj. affording comfort or solace
consolingly adv. in a comforting or consoling manner
consomme n. clear soup usually of beef or veal or chicken
consonance n. the repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words; the property of sounding harmonious
consonant n. a speech sound that is not a vowel; a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant@adj. involving or characterized by harmony; in keeping
consonantal adj. being or marked by or containing or functioning as a consonant; consonantal sounds; relating to or having the nature of a consonant; (phonology) of liquids and nasals
consort n. a person's partner in marriage; a family of similar musical instrument playing together@v. keep company with; hang out with; go together; keep company; of male animals
consortium n. an association of companies for some definite purpose
conspecific adj. belong to the same species; cultivated cabbage and wild cabbage are conspecific
conspectus n. an overall summary
conspicuous adj. obvious to the eye or mind; a tower conspicuous at a great distance; without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious; inclined to flaunt; conspicuous consumption; noticeable in an unpleasant way
conspicuously adv. in a manner tending to attract attention; there have been plenty of general declarations about willingness to meet and talk, but conspicuously no mention of time and place; in a prominent way
conspicuousness n. the state of being conspicuous; high visibility
conspiracy n. a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act; a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot); a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose
conspirative adj. relating to or characteristic of conspiracy or conspirators; the discovery of possible conspirative codes
conspirator n. a member of a conspiracy
conspiratorial adj. relating to or characteristic of conspiracy or conspirators; a conspiratorial whisper
conspire v. enter into a conspiracy; act in unison or agreement
constable n. a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
constabulary n. the force of policemen and officers
constancy n. the quality of being free from change or variation; the tendency for perceived objects to give rise to very similar perceptual experiences in spite of wide variations in the conditions of observation
constant n. a quantity that does not vary; a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context@adj. persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; maintained a constant temperature
constantan n. a copper-nickel alloy with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire
constantly adv. seemingly uninterrupted; constantly bullied by his big brother; without variation or change; constantly kind and gracious; without interruption; the world is constantly changing
constatation n. an assumption that is basic to an argument
constellate v. scatter or intersperse like dots or studs; come together as in a cluster or flock; The poets constellate in this town every summer; form a constellation or cluster
constellation n. an arrangement of parts or elements; a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
consternate v. cause to feel embarrassment
consternation n. fear resulting from the awareness of danger
constipate v. cause to be constipated
constipated adj. have difficult or incomplete or infrequent evacuation of the bowels
constipating adj. causing constipation
constipation n. irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
constituency n. the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
constituent adj. constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup); forming or functioning as part of a whole@n. an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up
constitute v. form or compose; These constitute my entire belonging; as of a committee for a temporary task; to compose or represent; set up or lay the groundwork for
constitution n. law determining the fundamental political principles of a government; the act of forming something; the constitution of a PTA group; the way in which someone or something is composed
constitutional adj. of or relating to a constitution; constitutional amendments; of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup; constitutional walk@n. a regular walk taken as a form of exercise
constitutionality n. the condition of being in accordance with the consitution of a nation or state
constitutive adj. constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
constrain v. hold back; restrict
constrained adj. being under moral or legal obligation; lacking spontaneity; not natural; a constrained smile
constrainedly adv. in a constrained manner
constraining adj. restricting the scope or freedom of action
constraint n. the state of being constrained; a device that holds someone or something back from action; the act of constraining
constrict v. squeeze or press together; become tight ar as if tight
constricted adj. (phonetics) especially tense; especially in some dialects; drawn together or squeezed physically or by extension psychologically; a constricted blood vessel
constricting adj. hindering freedom of movement; (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom
constriction n. a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel; the action or process of constricting or squeezing
constrictive adj. (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom; restricting the scope or freedom of action
constrictor n. any of various large nonvenomous snakes that kill their prey by crushing it in its coils
constringe v. become tight ar as if tight
construal n. an interpretation of the meaning of something
construct v. make by combining materials and parts; put together out of components or parts; draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions, of geometrical figures@n. an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
construction n. the act of constructing or building something; during the construction we had to take a detour; the commercial activity involved in constructing buildings; their main business is home construction
constructionist n. one who construes an instrument (as the U.S. Constitution) in a specific way; a strict constructionist
constructive adj. constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development; constructive criticism; emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good; constructive criticism
constructively adv. in a constructive manner; it is my task to look critically and constructively at the flaws and the failures
constructivism n. an abstractionist artistic movement in Russia after World War I; industrial materials were used to construct nonrepresentational objects
constructivist n. an artist of the school of constructivism
constructor n. someone who contracts for and supervises the construction of a building
construe v. make sense of; assign a meaning to
consubstantial adj. (Christian theology) regarded as the same in substance or essence (as of the three persons of the Trinity)
consubstantiation n. the actual substantial presence and combination of the body of Christ with the eucharistic bread and wine
consuetude n. a custom or usage that has acquired the force of law
consuetudinal n. a manual describing the customs of a particular group (especially the ceremonial practices of a monastic order)
consuetudinary n. a manual describing the customs of a particular group (especially the ceremonial practices of a monastic order)
consul n. a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
consular adj. having to do with a consul or his office or duties
consulate n. the residence or workplace of a consul
consulship n. the post of consul
consult v. get or ask advice from; They had to consult before arriving at a decision; seek information from; You should consult the dictionary; when planning or deciding something; have a conference in order to talk something over
consultant n. an expert who gives advice
consultation n. a conference (usually with someone important); he had a consultation with the judge; a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question; a consultation of several medical specialists; the act of referring
consultative adj. giving advice; , his function was purely consultative
consultatory adj. giving advice; ,
consultive adj. giving advice; ,
consumable adj. may be used up
consume v. eat immoderately; serve oneself to, or consume regularly; spend extravagantly; destroy completely; use up, as of resources or materials; engage fully
consumed adj. completely used up; eaten or drunk up
consumer n. a person who uses goods or services
consuming adj. very intense; politics is his consuming passion
consummate adj. having or revealing supreme mastery or skill; a consummate artist; perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities; consummate happiness@v. of marriages; make perfect; bring to perfection
consummated adj. brought to completion; a consummated transaction
consummation n. the act of bringing to completion or fruition
consumption n. the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating); involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body
consumptive n. a person with pulmonary tuberculosis@adj. tending to consume or use often wastefully; water suitable for beneficial consumptive uses; afflicted with or or associated with pulmonary tuberculosis; a consumptive patient
contact n. close interaction: they kept in daily contact; the act of touching physically; her fingers came in contact with the light switch@v. be in communication with, establish communication with
contacting n. the act of touching physically
contadino n. an Italian farmer
contagion n. any disease easily transmitted by contact; an incident is which an infectious disease is transmitted
contagious adj. easily diffused or spread as from one person to another; a contagious grin; (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
contagiously adv. in a contagious manner; she was contagiously bubbly
contain v. include or contain; have as a component; contain or hold; have within; lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; be divisible by; be capable of holding or containing
contained adj. controlled; gotten under control; the oil spill is contained
container n. something that holds things, especially for transport or storage
containerful n. the quantity that a container will hold
containerize v. package in a container
containerized adj. packaged in large standardized containers; containerized cargo
containership n. a ship designed to hold containerized cargoes
containment n. the act of containing; the army was charged with the containment of the rebel forces; the act of containing something
contaminant n. a substance that contaminates
contaminate v. make impure; make radioactive by adding radioactive material
contaminated adj. corrupted by contact or association; contaminated evidence; contaminated with infecting organisms; rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution; had to boil the contaminated water
contaminating adj. spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination; that infects or taints
contamination n. the state of being contaminated; a substance that contaminates; the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors
contaminative adj. tending to contaminate
contemn v. look down on with disdain
contemplate v. look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought; contemplate one's navel; consider as a possibility; think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes; think about at length and in depth
contemplation n. a long and thoughtful observation; a calm lengthy intent consideration
contemplative adj. persistently or morbidly thoughtful
contemporaneity n. the quality of being current or of the present; the quality of belonging to the same period of time
contemporaneous adj. occurring in the same period of time; a rise in interest rates is often contemporaneous with an increase in inflation; of the same period
contemporaries n. all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
contemporary n. a person of nearly the same age as another@adj. characteristic of the present; contemporary (or modern) trends in design; belonging to the present time; contemporary leaders; occurring in the same period of time
contemporize v. happen at the same time; arrange or represent events so that they co-occur
contempt n. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous; open disrespect for a person or thing
contemptibility n. unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values
contemptible adj. deserving of contempt or scorn; worthy only of being despised and rejected; a contemptible lack of courage
contemptibly adv. in a contemptible manner
contemptuous adj. expressing extreme contempt
contemptuously adv. without respect; in a disdainful manner; she spoke of him contemptuously
contend v. maintain or assert; have an argument about something; make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; come to terms or deal successfully with; compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
contender n. the contestant you hope to defeat
contending adj. striving or struggling in rivalry or battle; contending armies
content adj. satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are; satisfied@n. everything that is included in a collection; the two groups were similar in content; what a communication that is about something is about@v. satisfy in a limited way
contented adj. satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are; a contented smile
contentedly adv. with equanimity; `I bought it,' she said contentedly
contentedness n. the state of being contented with your situation in life; he relaxed in sleepy contentedness
contention n. a point asserted as part of an argument; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; the act of competing as for profit or a prize: the teams were in fierce contention for first place
contentious adj. inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits; a style described as abrasive and contentious; involving or likely to cause controversy
contentiousness n. a disposition to fight
contentment n. happiness with one's situation in life
contents n. a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start
conterminous adj. connecting without a break; within a common boundary; the 48 conterminous states; having a common boundary or edge; touching; the side of Germany conterminous with France
contest v. make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation@n. an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants; a struggle between rivals
contestable adj. capable of being contested
contestant n. a person who participates in competitions; a person who dissents from some established policy
contestation n. a dispute where there is strong disagreement
context n. discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation; the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event; the historical context
contextual adj. relating to or determined by or in context; contextual information
contextually adv. in a manner dependent on context
contiguity n. the attribute of being so near as to be touching
contiguous adj. very close or connected in space or time; contiguous events; connecting without a break; within a common boundary; the contiguous 48 states; having a common boundary or edge; touching; Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho
contiguousness n. the attribute of being so near as to be touching
continence n. the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters; voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge
continency n. the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters
continent n. one of the large landmasses of the earth; pioneers had to cross the continent on foot@adj. having control over urination and defecation; abstaining from sexual intercourse
continental adj. of or pertaining to or typical of Europe; of or relating to or concerning the American colonies during and immediately after the Revolutionary War; of or relating to or characteristic of a continent; the continental divide
contingency n. a possible event or occurrence or result; the state of being contingent on something
contingent n. a gathering of persons representative of some larger group; each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics; a temporary military unit@adj. possible but not certain to occur; they had to plan for contingent expenses
continual adj. seemingly without interruption; chiefly restricted to what recurs regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series; the continual banging of the shutters
continually adv. seemingly without interruption; complained continually that there wasn't enough money
continuance n. the act of continuing or resuming an activity; the period of time during which something continues; the property of enduring or continuing in time
continuant n. consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract
continuation n. the act of continuing or resuming an activity; a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it
continue v. continue a certain state, condition, or activity; continue to speak: he continued,; keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last; continue the family tradition
continued adj. without stop or interruption; to insure the continued success of the war
continuing adj. remaining in force or being carried on without letup; the act provided a continuing annual appropriation
continuity n. uninterrupted connection or union; a detailed script used in making a film in order to avoid discontinuities from shot to shot; the property of a continuous and connected period of time
continuous adj. continuing in time or space without interruption; a continuous bout of illness lasting six months; (mathematics) of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity
continuously adv. at every point; The function is continuously differentiable; with unflagging resolve
continuousness n. the quality of something that continues without end or interruption
continuum n. a continuous nonspatial whole or extent or succession in which no part or portion is distinct of distinguishable from adjacent parts
conto n. 1 conto equals 1,000 escudos
contort v. twist and press out of shape
contorted adj. twisted (especially as in pain or struggle); his mad contorted smile; strained or wrenched out of normal shape; old trees with contorted branches
contortion n. the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., oneself); a tortuous and twisted shape or position
contortionist n. an acrobat able to twist into unusual positions
contour n. a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height; any spatial attribute (especially as defined by outline)@v. form the contours of
contraband adj. distributed or sold illicitly@n. goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law
contrabandist n. someone who imports or exports without paying duties
contrabass n. largest and lowest member of the violin family@adj. pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range; contrabass or double-bass clarinet
contrabassoon n. the largest instrument in the oboe family
contraception n. birth control by the use of contraceptive devices
contraceptive adj. capable of preventing conception or impregnation; contraceptive devices and medications@n. an agent or device intended to prevent conception
contraclockwise adj. in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock
contract v. enter into a contractual arrangement; engage by written agreement; squeeze or press together; be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness@n. a binding agreement between two or more persons especially one enforceable by law
contractable adj. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
contracted adj. reduced in size or pulled together; the contracted pupils of her eyes
contractile adj. capable of contracting or being contracted; the contractile wings of an insect
contractility n. the capability or quality of shrinking or contracting esp by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter
contracting n. becomeing infected; the contracting of a serious illness can be financially catastrophic
contraction n. (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber); the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together: the contraction of a gas on cooling
contractor n. someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things; (law) a party to a contract
contractual adj. relating to or part of a binding legal agreement; contractual obligations
contractually adv. by virtue of a contract; they were contractually responsible
contracture n. an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle
contradance v. perform a contradance
contradict v. be in contradiction with; deny the truth of; be resistant to; prove negative; show to be false
contradiction n. opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas; (in logic) a statement that is necessarily false; the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction
contradictorily adv. in a contradictory manner
contradictory n. two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time@adj. of words so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false; `perfect' and `imperfect' are contradictory terms
contradistinction n. distinction by contrast; painting in contradistinction to sculpture
contrafagotto n. the largest instrument in the oboe family
contrail n. an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
contraindicate v. make a treatment inadvisable
contralateral adj. on or relating to the opposite side (of the body)
contralto n. a woman singer having a contralto voice; the lowest female singing voice@adj. of or being the lowest female voice
contraption n. a device that very useful for a particular job
contrapuntal adj. relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint; contrapuntal base; (music) having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together
contrapuntist n. a composer who specializes in counterpoint
contrarian n. an investor who deliberately decides to go against the prevailing wisdom of other investors
contrariety n. the relation between contraries
contrarily adv. in a contrary disobedient manner; contrary to expectations
contrariness n. deliberate unruliness; a fussy and eccentric disposition
contrarious adj. difficult to deal with
contrariwise adv. in a contrary disobedient manner; with the order reversed; contrary to expectations
contrary n. a relation of direct opposition; exact opposition; public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty@adj. very opposed in nature or character or purpose; acts contrary to our code of ethics
contrast n. the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared; in contrast to, by contrast; the act of distinguishing by comparing differences@v. put in contrast; to show differences when compared; be different
contrasting adj. strikingly different; tending to contrast; contrasting (or contrastive) colors
contrastingly adv. in a contrasting manner; contrastingly, both the rooms leading off it gave an immediate impression of being disgraced
contrastive adj. of words so related that one contrasts with the other; `rich' and `hard-up' are contrastive terms; strikingly different; tending to contrast; contrasting (or contrastive) colors
contrasty adj. (photography) having sharp differences between black and white
contravene v. go against, as of rules and laws; deny the truth of
contravention n. coming into conflict with
contredanse n. a type of folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets or face one another in a line@v. perform a contradance
contretemps n. an awkward clash; he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman
contribute v. of a quality, as in; contribute to some cause; be conducive to; provide
contributing adj. tending to bring about; being partly responsible for; the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city
contribution n. any one of a number of individual efforts in a common endeavor: I am proud of my contribution to the team's success; a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
contributive adj. tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
contributor n. someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money; a writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book
contributory adj. tending to bring about; being partly responsible for; a contributory factor
contrite adj. feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses; feeling regret for a fault or offence
contritely adv. in a rueful manner
contriteness n. sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
contrition n. sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
contrivance n. a device that very useful for a particular job; the faculty of contriving; inventive skill; his skillful contrivance of answers to every problem
contrive v. make or work out a plan for; devise; come up with; put or send forth
contrived adj. showing effects of planning or manipulation; a novel with a contrived ending; artificially formal; contrived coyness
contriver n. a person who makes plans
control v. exercise authoritative control or power over; control the budget; lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; control your anger@n. power to direct or determine: under control
controllable adj. capable of being controlled
controlled adj. restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds; controlled emotions; curbed or regulated; controlled emotions
controller n. someone who maintains and audits business accounts; a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
controllership n. the position of controller
controlling adj. able to control or determine policy; a controlling interest in the firm@n. the activity of managing or exerting control over something
controversial adj. marked by or capable of arousing controversy; the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial
controversially adv. involving controversy
controversy n. a dispute where there is strong disagreement
controvert v. be resistant to; prove to be false or incorrect
contumacious adj. wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
contumaciously adv. in a rebellious manner
contumacy n. willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority
contumelious adj. arrogantly insolent
contumeliously adv. without respect; in a disdainful manner
contumely n. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
contuse v. injure the underlying soft tissue of bone of
contused adj. injured without breaking the skin
contusion n. an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
contusioned adj. injured without breaking the skin
conundrum n. a difficult problem
conurbation n. an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities
convalesce v. get over an illness or shock
convalescence n. gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
convalescent n. a person who is recovering from illness@adj. of or for or relating to convalescence or convalescents; convalescent home; returning to health after illness or debility; convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed
convect v. circulate hot air by convection, as of certain ovens
convection n. the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion; (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere
convector n. a space heater that transfers heat to the surrounding air by convection
convene v. meet formally; call together
convener n. (British) the member of a group whose duty it is to convene meetings
convenience n. the state of being suitable or opportune; chairs arranged for his own convenience; the quality of being useful and convenient; they offered the convenience of an installment plan; a toilet that is available to the public
conveniences n. things that make you comfortable and at ease
convenient adj. suited to your comfort or purpose or needs; a convenient excuse for not going; easy to reach; large and and roomy; (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)
conveniently adv. in a convenient manner; the switch was conveniently located
convening n. the act of convening
convent n. a religious residence especially for nuns; a community of people in a religious order (especially nuns) living together
conventicle n. a secret unauthorized meeting for religious worship; a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists (e.g. Quakers))
convention n. a large formal assembly; political convention; something regarded as a normative example; the convention of not naming the main character; (diplomacy) an international agreement; orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
conventional adj. following accepted customs and proprieties; conventional wisdom; conforming with accepted standards; a conventional view of the world; (of power and warfare and weaponry) not nuclear; conventional power plants
conventionalise v. make conventional or adapt to conventions
conventionalism n. orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
conventionality n. conformity with conventional thought and behavior; unoriginality as a result of being too conventional; orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
conventionalize v. make conventional or adapt to conventions; present stylistically or conventionally
conventionally adv. in a conventional manner; he usually behaves rather conventionally
conventioneer n. someone who attends a convention
conventual adj. of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
converge v. be adjacent or come together; The lines converge at this point; in mathematics: approach a limit as the number of terms increases without limit; move or draw together at a certain location; come together so as to form a single product
convergence n. the occurrence of two or more things coming together; the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit; a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; the act of converging (coming closer)
convergency n. the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit; the act of converging (coming closer)
convergent adj. tending to come together from different directions
converging n. the act of converging (coming closer)@adj. meeting or joining
conversance n. personal knowledge or information about someone or something
conversancy n. personal knowledge or information about someone or something
conversant adj. (usually followed by `with') well informed about; conversant with business trends
conversation n. speech used for informal exchange of views
conversational adj. characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation; the broken syntax and casual enunciation of conversational English
converse n. (logic) a proposition obtained by conversion@adj. of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other; `parental' and `filial' are converse terms; turned about in order or relation@v. carry on a conversation
conversely adv. with the terms of the relation reversed; conversely, not all women are mothers
conversion n. an event that results in a transformation; a change in the units or form of an expression: conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade; a score in American football made on a try for points after a touchdown
convert n. one who has been converted to another religious or political belief@v. change from one system to another; change the nature of something; convert lead into gold; change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief
converted adj. spiritually reborn or converted; a converted sinner
converter n. a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
convertibility n. the quality of being exchangeable (esp the ability to convert a currency into gold or other currencies without restriction)
convertible n. a car that has top that can be folded or removed@adj. capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value; convertible securities; designed to be changed from one use or form to another
converting n. conversion resulting from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel
convertor n. a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
convex adj. curving or bulging outward
convexity n. the property possessed by a convex shape; a shape that curves or bulges outward
convexly adv. in a convex way; bulging out convexly
convexness n. the property possessed by a convex shape
convey v. make known; pass on, of information; serve as a means for expressing something; transfer or deliver to another, as of information; convey the news to everyone; transmit or serve as the medium for transmission, as of sounds or images
conveyable adj. legally transferable to the ownership of another
conveyance n. document effecting a property transfer; the transmission of information; something that serves as a means of transportation; act of transferring property title from one person to another
conveyancer n. a lawyer who specializes in the business of conveyancing properties
conveyancing n. act of transferring property title from one person to another
conveyed adj. sent or carried from one place to another; during battle, messages conveyed by carrier pigeon got through more often than those sent by plane
conveyer n. a person who conveys (carries or transmits); the conveyer of good tidings; a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory)
conveying n. act of transferring property title from one person to another
conveyor n. a person who conveys (carries or transmits); a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory)
convict n. a person serving a prison sentence; a person convicted of a criminal offence@v. find or declare guilty
convicted adj. pronounced or proved guilty; a convicted criminal
convictfish n. greenling with whitish body marked with black bands
conviction n. an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence; a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; the conviction came as no surprise
convince v. make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
convinced adj. having a strong belief or conviction; a convinced and fanatical pacifist; persuaded of; very sure; were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join
convincible adj. being susceptible to persuasion
convincing adj. causing one to believe the truth of something; a convincing story; capable of convincing or persuading; a convincing argument@n. a successful persuasion
convincingly adv. in a convincing manner; he argued convincingly
convincingness n. the power of argument or evidence to cause belief
convivial adj. occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company; a convivial atmosphere at the reunion
conviviality n. a jovial nature; boisterous celebration
convivially adv. in a convivial manner; `Let's go and have a drink,' she said convivially
convocation n. a group gathered in response to a summons; the act of convoking
convoke v. call together
convolute v. curl, wind, or twist together; change the meaning of@adj. (botany) rolled longitudinally upon itself: a convolute petal
convoluted adj. rolled or coiled together; a convoluted shell; highly involved or intricate; convoluted legal language
convolution n. the shape of something rotating rapidly; a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain
convolve v. curl, wind, or twist together
convolvulus n. any of numerous plants of the genus Convolvulus
convoy v. escort in transit@n. a procession of land vehicles traveling together; a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships; the act of escorting while in transit
convulse v. make someone convulse with laughter; be overcome with laughter; beat about; cause to contract, as of muscles; of muscles
convulsion n. violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
convulsive adj. affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; convulsive motions; resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent; a convulsive rage
convulsively adv. in a convulsive way; her leg twitched convulsively
cony n. any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes; small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America
coo v. speak softly or lovingly; cry softly, as of pigeons@n. the sound made by a pigeon
cooccur v. go_with, fall together
cooccurring adj. occurring or operating at the same time
cooing adj. that is making a soft cry; the cooing pigeons
cook n. someone who cooks food@v. prepare a hot meal; My husband doesn't cook; prepare for eating by applying heat; transform and make suitable for consumption by heating; These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes; fake or falsify; cook the books
cookbook n. a book of recipes and cooking directions
cooked adj. having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
cooker n. an implement for cooking
cookery n. the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared; the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
cookfire n. a fire for cooking
cookhouse n. the area for food preparation on a ship; a detached or outdoor shelter for cooking; the circus used a tent as their cookhouse
cookie n. any of various small flat sweet cakes (`biscuit' is the British term); the cook on a ranch or at a camp
cooking n. the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared; the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
cookout n. an informal meal cooked and eaten outdoors
cookstove n. especially a wood- or coal-burning kitchen stove
cookware n. made of heat-resistant material; used for cooking
cooky n. the cook on a ranch or at a camp; any of various small flat sweet cakes (`biscuit' is the British term)
cool v. make cool or cooler@adj. neither warm or very cold; giving relief from heat; a cool autumn day; calm and unemotional; play it cool@n. the quality of being cool: the cool of early morning
coolant n. a fluid (gas or liquid) used to cool a system; transfers heat away from one part to another
cooled adj. made or become cool or made cool as specified; often used as a combining form; put the cooled soup in the refrigerator
cooler n. a container for cooling liquids; an iced drink especially white wine and fruit juice; a cell for violent prisoners
coolheaded adj. marked by calm self-control especially in trying circumstances; remained coolheaded in the crisis
coolie n. an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer
cooling adj. providing coolness; a cooling breeze@n. the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature; a mechanism for keeping something cool; the cooling was overhead fans
coolly adv. in a composed and unconcerned manner; without more ado Barker borrowed a knife from his brigade Major and honed it on a carborundum stone as coolly as a butcher
coolness n. calm and unruffled self-assurance; he performed with all the coolness of a veteran; the property of being moderately cold; fearless self-possession in the face of danger; a lack of passion or enthusiasm
coolwart n. stoloniferous white-flowered spring-blooming woodland plant
cooly n. an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer
coon n. a an eccentric or undignified rustic; I'll be a gone coon when the battle starts; ethnic slur; offensive name for Black person; North American raccoon
coondog n. any dog trained to hunt raccoons
coonhound n. any of several breeds of hound developed for hunting raccoons
coonskin n. a raccoon cap with the tail hanging down the back
coontie n. small tough woody zamia of Florida and West Indies and Cuba; roots and half-buried stems yield an arrowroot
coop n. a small building for housing poultry; made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals are kept
cooper n. a craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs@v. work as a cooper; make barrels and casks
cooperate v. work together on a common enterprise of project
cooperation n. joint operation or action: their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission; the practice of cooperating: economic cooperation
cooperative adj. involving the joint activity of two or more; a cooperative effort; done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit; a cooperative effort@n. a commercial enterprise run for the benefit of its owners
cooperatively adv. in close cooperation
cooperativeness n. the trait of being cooperative
cooperator n. an associate who works with others toward a common goal
coordinate n. a number that identifies a position relative to an axis@adj. of equal importance, rank, or degree@v. bring order and organization to; bring into common action, movement, or condition; coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers
coordinated adj. operating as a unit; a coordinated program; being dexterous in the use of more than one set of muscle movements; intentionally matched; curtains and walls were color coordinated
coordinately adv. in a coordinated manner
coordinating adj. (grammar) serving to connect two grammatical constituents of identical construction
coordination n. the skillful and effective interaction of movements; the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation; the grammatical relation of two constituents having the same grammatical form
coordinative adj. (grammar) serving to connect two grammatical constituents of identical construction
coordinator n. someone whose task is to see that work goes harmoniously
coot n. slaty-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks
cooter n. large river turtle of the southern United States and northern Mexico
cootie n. a body louse
cop v. take by theft; take into custody, as of suspected criminals, by the police@n. (informal) uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
copacetic adj. completely satisfactory; his smile said that everything was copacetic
copaiba n. an oleoresin used in varnishes and ointments
copal n. a brittle aromatic resin used in varnishes
copaline n. partly mineralized copal dug from the ground
copalite n. partly mineralized copal dug from the ground
copartner n. a joint partner (as in a business enterprise)
copartnership n. a partnership in which employees get a share of the profits in addition to their wages
copasetic adj. completely satisfactory
cope v. come to terms or deal successfully with@n. brick that are laid sideways at the top of a wall
copeck n. 100 kopecks equal 1 ruble
copepod n. minute marine or fresh-water crustaceans usually having six pairs of limbs on the thorax; some abundant in plankton and others parasitic on fish
copesetic adj. completely satisfactory
copesettic adj. completely satisfactory
copied adj. derived by copying something else; especially by following lines seen through a transparent sheet
copier n. makes copies of typed, written or drawn material
copilot n. a relief pilot on an airplane
coping n. brick that are laid sideways at the top of a wall
copious adj. large in number or quantity; she took copious notes; affording an abundant supply; copious provisions
copiously adv. in an abundant manner
copiousness n. the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
coplanar adj. lying in the same plane
copolymer n. a polymer consisting of two or more different monomers
copolymerise v. polymerize together, of two substances
copolymerize v. polymerize together, of two substances
copout n. a failure to face some difficulty squarely
copper v. coat with a layer of copper@n. a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses
copperas n. a green sulfate of iron used in dyeing and in making inks
copperbottom v. provide with a copper bottom
copperhead n. common coppery brown pit viper of upland eastern United States; venomous but sluggish reddish-brown snake of Australia
copperplate n. a fine style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings; a print made from a copperplate engraving; a smooth plate of copper that has been etched or engraved
coppersmith n. someone who makes articles from copper
copperware n. utensils made with copper
coppery adj. having the color of copper
coppice n. a dense growth of bushes
copra n. the dried meat of the coconut from which oil is extracted
coprolalia n. an uncontrollable use of obscene language; often accompanied by mental disorders
copse n. a dense growth of bushes
copula n. an equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence
copular adj. of or relating to a copula; a copular verb
copulate v. make love
copulation n. the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur
copulative adj. (grammar) syntactically connecting sentences or elements of a sentence; `and' is a copulative conjunction@n. an equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence
copulatory adj. of or relating to coitus or copulation
copy n. a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record); an imitation or reproduction of an original; she made a copy of the designer dress@v. copy down as is; produce a copy of; strive to equal or match
copybook n. a book containing models of good penmanship; used in teaching penmanship
copyboy n. one that carries copy and runs errands (as in a newspaper office)
copycat n. someone who copies the words or behavior of another
copydesk n. the desk at which newspaper copy is edited
copyedit v. edit and correct (written or printed material)
copyhold n. a medieval form of land tenure in England; a copyhold was a parcel of land granted to a peasant by the lord of the manor in return for agricultural services
copyholder n. used in printing; holds the copy for the compositor
copying n. an act of copying
copyist n. someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts
copyread v. edit and correct (written or printed material)
copyreader n. an editor who prepares text for publication
copyright adj. (of literary or musical or dramatic or artistic work) protected by copyright@v. secure a copyright on a written work@n. a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
copyrighted adj. (of literary or musical or dramatic or artistic work) protected by copyright
copywriter n. a person employed to write advertising or publicity copy
coquet v. talk amorously
coquetry n. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
coquette v. talk amorously@n. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
coquettish adj. like a coquette
coquettishly adv. in a flirtatious manner; she smiled coquettishly
coquille n. seafood served in a scallop shell; a dish in the form of a scallop shell
coracan n. East Indian cereal grass whose seed yield a somewhat bitter flour, a staple in the Orient
coracle n. a small rounded boat made of hides stretched over a wicker frame; still used in some parts of Great Britain
corakan n. East Indian cereal grass whose seed yield a somewhat bitter flour, a staple in the Orient
coral n. a variable color averaging a deep pink; the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry; unfertilized lobster roe; reddens in cooking@adj. of a strong pink to yellowish-pink color
coralbells n. perennial plant of the western United States having bright red flowers in feathery spikes; used as an ornamental
coralberry n. North American deciduous shrub cultivated for it abundant clusters of coral-red berrylike fruits; shrub with coral-red berries; Japan to northern India
coralroot n. European bittercress having a knotted white rootstock
coralwood n. East Indian tree with racemes of yellow-white flowers; cultivated as an ornamental
coralwort n. European bittercress having a knotted white rootstock
corbel v. furnish with a corbel, as in architecture@n. (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)
corbelled adj. having a corbel
corbiestep n. (architecture) a step or step-like projection on the top of a gable wall
corbina n. bluish-gray whiting of California coast
corchorus n. any of various plants of the genus Corchorus having large leaves and cymose clusters of yellow flowers; a source of jute
cord v. stack in cords, of wood; bind or tie with a cord@n. a line made of twisted fibers or threads; a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet; an light insulated conductor for household use; a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs
cordage n. the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords; the ropes in the rigging of a ship
cordate adj. of a leaf shape
corded adj. of textiles; having parallel raised lines
cordgrass n. any of several perennial grasses of the genus Spartina; some important as coastal soil binders
cordial adj. diffusing warmth and friendliness; cordial relations; showing warm and heartfelt friendliness; gave us a cordial reception; sincerely or intensely felt@n. strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
cordiality n. a cordial disposition
cordially adv. in a hearty manner
cordierite n. a blue mineral of magnesium and iron and aluminum and silicon and oxygen; often used as a gemstone
cordillera n. a group of mountain ranges
cordite n. explosive powder (nitroglycerin and guncotton and petrolatum) dissolved in acetone and dried and extruded in brown cords
corditis n. inflammation of the spermatic cord
cordless adj. not having a cord; cordless telephone
cordoba n. the basic unit of money in Nicaragua; equal to 100 centavos
cordon n. cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank; an ornamental ribbon or cord
cordovan n. a fine leather originally made in Cordoba Spain
cords n. cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
corduroy adj. (of roads) made of logs laid down crosswise; a corduroy road@n. a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton@v. build (a road) from logs laid side by side
corduroys n. cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
cordwainer n. shoemaker
cordwood n. firewood cut and stacked in cords; wood sold by the cord
core v. remove the core or center from; core an apple@n. a small group of indispensable persons or things; five periodicals make up the core of their publishing program; the center of an object; do not eat the apple core
coreference n. the grammatical relation between two words that have a common referent
coreferential adj. relating to coreference
coreid n. a true bug
corelate v. to establish or bear reciprocal or mutual relations
coreligionist n. someone having the same religion as another person
coreopsis n. any of numerous plants of the genus Coreopsis having a profusion of showy usually yellow daisylike flowers over long periods; North and South America
corespondent n. the co-defendant charged with adultery with the estranged spouse in a divorce proceeding
corgi n. either of two Welsh breeds of long-bodied short-legged dogs with erect ears and a fox-like head
coriaceous adj. resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable
coriander n. Old World herb with aromatic parsleylike leaves and seed; dried coriander seeds used whole or ground; parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish
corinthian adj. (architecture) most ornate of the three orders of classical Greek architecture
corium n. the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
cork n. outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.; (botany) outer tissue of bark; a protective layer of dead cells; the plug in the mouth of a bottle (especially a wine bottle)@v. close a bottle with a cork
corkage n. a charge added at a restaurant for every bottle of wine served that was not bought on the premises
corked adj. sealed with a cork; (of wine) tainted in flavor by a cork containing excess tannin; a corked port
corker n. (slang) a remarkable or astounding message; that story was a corker; a machine that is used to put corks in bottles
corking adj. (informal) very good
corkscrew v. move in a spiral or zigzag course@n. a device for pulling corks
corkwood n. very small deciduous dioecious tree or shrub of damp habitats in southeastern United States having extremely light wood
corky adj. (of wine) tainted in flavor by a cork containing excess tannin
corm n. solid swollen underground bulb-shaped stem or stem base and serving as a reproductive structure
cormorant n. large voracious dark-colored long-necked seabird with a distensible pouch for holding fish; used in Asia to catch fish
cormose adj. having or producing corms
cormous adj. having or producing corms
corn n. tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times@v. feed with corn, as of cattle; preserve with salt
cornbread n. bread made primarily of cornmeal
corncob n. the hard cylindrical core that bears the kernels of an ear of corn
corncrake n. common Eurasian rail that frequents grain fields
corncrib n. a crib for storing ears of Indian corn
cornea n. transparent anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the lens and iris and is continuous with the sclera
corneal adj. of or related to the cornea
corned adj. (used especially of meat) cured in brine
cornel n. a tree of shrub of the genus Cornus often having showy flower-like bracts
cornelian n. a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony
corneous adj. made of horn (or of a substance resembling horn)
corner n. a place off to the side of an area; he tripled to the rightfield corner; the point where two lines meet or intersect; an interior angle formed be two meeting walls@v. gain control over; corner the gold market
cornered adj. forced to turn and face attackers; she had me cornered between the porch and her car
cornerstone n. the fundamental assumptions underlying an explanation; a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies
cornet n. a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
cornetfish n. slender tropical fish with a long tubular snout and bony plates instead of scales
cornetist n. a musician who plays the trumpet or cornet
corneum n. the outermost layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells that slough off
cornfield n. a field planted with corn
cornflour n. starch prepared from the grains of corn; used in cooking as a thickener
cornflower n. plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried; an annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers
cornhusk n. the husk of an ear of corn
cornhusker n. a worker who husks corn
cornhusking n. a social gathering for the purpose of husking corn; the act of removing the husks from ears of corn
cornice n. a decorative heading to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing; a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall; the topmost projecting part of an entablature@v. furnish with a cornice, as in architecture
cornmeal n. coarsely ground corn
cornpone n. often made without milk or eggs and baked or fried (Southern)
cornsmut n. a smut fungus attacking Indian corn
cornstalk n. a stalk of Indian corn
cornstarch n. starch prepared from the grains of corn; used in cooking as a thickener
cornu n. (anatomy) any structure that resembles a horn in shape
cornucopia n. the property of being extremely abundant
corny adj. dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality
corolla n. the petals of a flower collectively forming an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth
corollary n. a practical consequence that follows naturally; blind jealousy is a frequent corollary of passionate love; (logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition
corona n. the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible during a solar eclipse; an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere; one or more circles of light seen around a luminous object
coronach n. a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
coronal n. a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
coronary n. obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus)@adj. surrounding like a crown (especially of the blood vessels surrounding the heart); coronary arteries
coronate v. invest with regal power; enthrone
coronation n. the ceremony of installing a new monarch
coroner n. a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
coronet n. a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign; margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof
coroneted adj. belonging to the peerage; the princess and her coroneted companions
coronilla n. any of various plants of the genus Coronilla having purple or pink or yellow flowers in long-spiked axillary heads or umbels
corozo n. any of several tropical American palms bearing corozo nuts
corp n. a business whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
corporal n. a noncommissioned officer in the army or airforce or marines@adj. affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit; a corporal defect; possessing or existing in bodily form
corporate adj. of or belonging to a corporation; corporate rates; possessing or existing in bodily form; `corporate' is an archaic term; done by or characteristic of individuals acting together; the corporate good
corporation n. a business whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state; (informal) slang terms for a paunch
corporeal adj. having material or physical form or substance; affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit; corporeal suffering
corporeality n. the quality of being physical; consisting of matter
corposant n. an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
corps n. an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions; a body of people associated together; diplomatic corps
corpse n. the dead body of a human being
corpulence n. the property of excessive fatness
corpulency n. excessive fatness -- corpulent adj.
corpulent adj. excessively fat
corpus n. capital as contrasted with the income derived from it; a collection of writings; he edited the Hemingway corpus; the main part of an organ or other bodily structure
corpuscle n. either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets
corpuscular adj. of or relating to corpuscles
corrade v. wear away
corral n. an enclosure for cattle@v. enclose in a corral; corral the horses; arrange wagons so that they form a corral; collect or gather
corrasion n. erosion by friction
correct v. make right or correct; make reparations or amends for; censure severely@adj. free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth; the correct answer; socially right or correct; correct behavior
correctable adj. capable of being returned to the original condition; not necessarily permanent; a correctable image; capable of being corrected by additions
corrected adj. having something undesirable neutralized; with glasses her corrected vision was 20:20; punished for misbehavior
correcting n. the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake
correction n. the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure; something substituted for an error; a rebuke for making a mistake
correctional adj. concerned with or providing correction; a correctional institution
correctitude n. correct or appropriate behavior
corrective adj. designed to promote discipline; the teacher's action was corrective rather than instructional; tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition@n. a device for treating injury or disease
correctly adv. in a correct manner
correctness n. conformity to fact or truth; conformity to social expectations
correlate n. either of two correlated variables@v. to establish or bear reciprocal or mutual relations@adj. mutually related
correlated adj. mutually related
correlation n. a reciprocal relation between two or more things
correlational adj. relating to or employing correlation
correlative adj. mutually related; (grammar) indicating a reciprocal or complementary relation; correlative conjunctions@n. either of two correlated variables
correlativity n. a reciprocal relation between two or more things
correspond v. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics; exchange messages; take the place of
correspondence n. communication by the exchange of letters; compatibility of observations; the results of two tests were in correspondence; the relation of correspondence in degree or size or amount
correspondent adj. similar or correspondent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar@n. someone who communicates by means of letters; a journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media
corresponding adj. accompanying; all rights carry with them corresponding responsibilities; similar especially in position or purpose; a number of corresponding diagonal points; conforming in every respect; boxes with corresponding dimensions
correspondingly adv. in a corresponding manner; the temperature decreases correspondingly
corrida n. a Spanish or Portuguese or Latin American spectacle; a matador baits and (usually) kills a bull in an arena before many spectators
corridor n. an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
corrie n. a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake
corrigenda n. a list of printing errors in a book along with their corrections
corrigendum n. a printer's error; to be corrected
corrigible adj. capable of being corrected or set right; a corrigible defect
corroborant adj. (used of a medicine; archaic) strengthening
corroborate v. strengthen or make more firm as by corroboration; give evidence for; support with evidence or authority : make more certain or confirm
corroborated adj. supported or established by evidence or proof
corroboration n. confirmation that some fact or statement is true
corroborative adj. serving to support or corroborate
corroboratory adj. serving to support or corroborate
corrode v. cause to rust; become destroyed by water or air
corroded adj. eaten away as by acid or oxidation
corroding n. erosion by chemical action
corrosion n. a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action; erosion by chemical action
corrosive n. a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali)@adj. of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
corrugate v. fold into ridges; corrugate iron
corrugated adj. shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges; the surface of the ocean was rippled and corrugated
corrugation n. a ridge on a corrugated surface
corrupt v. corrupt morally@adj. lacking in integrity; humanity they knew to be corrupt...from the day of Adam's creation; not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive; containing errors or alterations
corrupted adj. containing errors or alterations; spoke a corrupted version of the language; ruined in character or quality
corruptedly adv. in a corrupt manner
corruptibility n. the capability of being corrupted
corruptible adj. capable of being corrupted; corruptible judges
corrupting adj. seducing into corrupt practices; harmful to the mind or morals; corrupt judges and their corrupting influence; that infects or taints
corruption n. lack of integrity or honesty; esp susceptibility to bribery; use of a position of trust for dishonest gain; in a state of progressive putrefaction; decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)
corruptive adj. tending to corrupt or pervert
corruptly adv. in a corrupt manner
corruptness n. the state of being corrupt; lack of integrity or honesty; esp susceptibility to bribery; use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
corruscation n. the occurrence of a small flash or spark
corsage n. an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
corsair n. a pirate along the Barbary coast; a swift pirate ship (often operating with official sanction)
corselet n. a piece of armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece
corset n. a woman's close-fitting foundation garment@v. dress with a corset
corslet n. a piece of armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece
cortege n. a funeral procession; the group following and attending to some important person
cortex n. the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the gray matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum; the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal
cortical adj. of or relating to a cortex
cortically adv. with respect to the cortex; cortically induced arousal
corticifugal adj. of a nerve fiber passing outward from the cerebral cortex
corticipetal adj. of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the cerebral cortex
corticoafferent adj. of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the cerebral cortex
corticoefferent adj. of a nerve fiber passing outward from the cerebral cortex
corticofugal adj. of a nerve fiber passing outward from the cerebral cortex; corticofugal discharges
corticoid n. a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized
corticosteroid n. a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized
corticosterone n. secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body
corticotrophin n. a growth hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex
corticotropin n. a growth hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex
cortina n. a cobwebby partial veil consisting of silky fibrils
cortisol n. an adrenal-cortex hormone that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
cortisone n. a corticosteroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
corundom n. very hard mineral used as an abrasive
corundum n. very hard mineral used as an abrasive
coruscate v. reflect brightly
corvee n. unpaid labor (as for the maintenance of roads) required by a lord of his vassals in lieu of taxes
corvette n. a highly maneuverable escort ship; smaller than a destroyer
corvine adj. relating to or resembling a crow
corydalis n. a plant of the genus Corydalis with beautiful compound foliage and spurred tubular flowers
corymb n. flat-topped or convex inflorescence in which the individual flower stalks grow upward from various points on the main stem to approximately the same height; outer flowers open first
corymbose adj. resembling a corymb
coryphantha n. a cactus of the genus Coryphantha
corythosaur n. duck-billed dinosaur with nasal passages that expand into a crest like a hollow helmet
corythosaurus n. duck-billed dinosaur with nasal passages that expand into a crest like a hollow helmet
coryza n. an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
cos n. lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head
coscoroba n. large white South American bird intermediate in some respects between ducks and swans
cosecant n. ratio of the hypotenuse to the opposite side
coseismal adj. being where earthquake waves arrive simultaneously
coseismic adj. being where earthquake waves arrive simultaneously
cosey n. a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
cosh v. hit with a cosh, usually on the head@n. a piece of leather-covered metal with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
cosher adj. (Judaism) conforming to dietary laws
cosignatory adj. signing jointly with others@n. one of two people or more who sign the same document
cosigner n. one of two people or more who sign the same document
cosily adv. in a cozy manner
cosine n. ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse
cosiness n. a state of warm snug comfort
cosmetic adj. serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; cosmetic fenders on cars; serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; cosmetic surgery@n. a preparation designed to beautify the body
cosmetically adv. for cosmetic purposes to improve appearance; it is used cosmetically by many women
cosmetician n. someone who sells or applies cosmetics; someone who works in a beauty parlor
cosmetics n. a preparation designed to beautify the body
cosmetologist n. an expert in the use of cosmetics
cosmic adj. of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe; cosmic laws; inconceivably extended in space or time
cosmogonic adj. pertaining to the branch of astronomy dealing with the history and structure and dynamics of the universe; cosmogonic theories of the origin of the universe
cosmogonical adj. pertaining to the branch of astronomy dealing with the history and structure and dynamics of the universe
cosmogony n. the branch of astrophysics that studies the origins and structure of the universe
cosmographer n. a scientist knowledgeable about cosmography
cosmographist n. a scientist knowledgeable about cosmography
cosmography n. the science that maps the general features of the universe; describes both heaven and earth (but without encroaching on geography or astronomy); a representation of the earth or the heavens; the cosmography of Ptolemy
cosmolatry n. worship of the cosmos
cosmologic adj. pertaining to the branch of astronomy dealing with the history and structure and dynamics of the universe; cosmologic science
cosmological adj. pertaining to the branch of astronomy dealing with the history and structure and dynamics of the universe; cosmological redshift
cosmologist n. an astronomer who studies the evolution and space-time relations of the universe
cosmology n. the metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe; the branch of astrophysics that studies the origins and structure of the universe
cosmonaut n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
cosmopolitan adj. (ecology) growing or occurring in many parts of the world; a cosmopolitan herb@n. a sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries
cosmopolite n. a sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries
cosmos n. everything that exists anywhere; the whole collection of existing things; any of various mostly Mexican herbs of the genus Cosmos having radiate heads of variously colored flowers and pinnate leaves; popular fall-blooming annuals
cosmotron n. a large proton synchrotron; uses frequency modulation of an electric field to accelerate protons
cosponsor v. sponsor together with another sponsor
coss n. an Indian unit of length having different values in different localities
cossack n. a member of a group of frontiersmen of southern Russia organized as cavalry in the czarist army
cosset v. treat with excessive indulgence
cost n. the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor; the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold):@v. be priced at; These shoes cost $100
costa n. a riblike part of a plant or animal (such as a middle rib of a leaf or a thickened vein of an insect wing); any of 24 curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in man and a similar bone in most vertebrates
costal adj. (anatomy) of or relating to or near a rib
costalgia n. pain in the chest caused by inflammation of the muscles between the ribs
costate adj. (of the surface of shells) having a rough, rib-like texture; (anatomy) having ribs
costermonger n. a hawker of fruit and vegetables from a barrow
costia n. a flagellate that is the cause of the frequently fatal fish disease costiasis
costiasis n. a fatal disease of fresh-water fish caused by a flagellated protozoan invading the skin
costing n. (British) cost accounting
costive adj. retarding evacuation of feces
costless adj. costing nothing
costliness n. the quality possessed by something with a great price or value
costly adj. entailing great loss or sacrifice; having a high price; costly jewelry
costmary n. tansy-scented Eurasian perennial herb with buttonlike yellow flowers; used as potherb or salad green and sometimes for potpourri or tea or flavoring; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum
costochondritis n. inflammation at the junction of a rib and its cartilage
costs n. pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation
costume n. the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball; he won the prize for best costume@adj. characterized by the use of period costume or fancy dress; a costume movie@v. dress in a costume
costumed adj. dressed in clothing characteristic of a period, country, or class
costumier n. someone who designs or supplies costumes (as for a play or masquerade)
costusroot n. annual herb of the eastern Himalayas (Kashmir) having purple florets and a fragrant root that yields a volatile oil used in perfumery and for preserving furs
cosy adj. enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space@n. a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
cot n. a sheath worn to protect a finger; child's bed with high sides; a small bed that folds up for storage or transport
cotangent n. ratio of the adjacent to the opposite side
cote n. a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons)
cotenant n. one of two or more tenants holding title to the same property
coterie n. an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
coterminal adj. having the same or coincident boundaries
coterminous adj. of equal extent or duration
cotilion n. a ball at which young ladies are presented to society; a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century
cotillion n. a ball at which young ladies are presented to society; a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century
cotinga n. passerine bird of New World tropics
cotoneaster n. any shrub of the genus Cotoneaster: erect or creeping shrubs having richly colored autumn foliage and many small white to pinkish flowers followed by tiny red or black fruits
cottage n. a small one-storied house
cottager n. someone who lives in a cottage
cottar n. a peasant farmer in the Scottish highlands; a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together
cotter n. a peasant farmer in the Scottish highlands; a medieval English villein; a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together
cottier n. a medieval English villein
cotton n. silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state; fabric woven from cotton fibers; erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers; thread made of cotton fibers@v. take a liking to
cottonmouth n. venomous semiaquatic snake of swamps in southern United States
cottonseed n. seed of cotton plants; source of cottonseed oil
cottontail n. common small rabbit of North America having grayish or brownish fur and a tail with a white underside; a host for Ixodes pacificus and Ixodes scapularis (Lyme disease ticks)
cottonweed n. American everlasting having foliage with soft wooly hairs and corymbose heads with pearly white bracts
cottonwick n. of warm Atlantic waters
cottonwood n. any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed; American basswood of the Allegheny region
cottony adj. resembling cotton; as soft as cotton
cotyledon n. embryonic leaf in seed-bearing plants
cotyloid adj. of the cup-shaped socket that receives the head of the thigh bone
cotyloidal adj. of the cup-shaped socket that receives the head of the thigh bone
coucal n. Old World ground-living cuckoo having a long dagger-like hind claw
couch v. formulate in a particular style or language@n. an upholstered seat for more than one person; a primer of paint or vanish used by artists; a narrow bed on which a patient lies during psychiatric or psychoanalytic treatment
couchant adj. (heraldry) lying on the stomach with head raised with legs pointed forward
couchette n. a compartment on a European passenger train; contains 4 to 6 berths for sleeping
cougar n. large American feline resembling a lion
cough v. exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion@n. sudden expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
coughing n. the act of exhaling air suddenly with a noise; sudden expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
could v. expresses possibility; I could do it by myself
coulisse n. scenery situated in the wings; a timber member grooved to take a sliding panel
coulomb n. a unit of electrical charge equal to the amount of charge transferred by a current of 1 ampere in 1 second
coulter n. a sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil
coumarone n. a colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins
council n. a body serving in an administrative capacity; student council; a meeting of people for consultation; emergency council
councillor n. a member of a council
councillorship n. the position of council member
councilman n. a man who is a council member
councilorship n. the position of council member
councilwoman n. a woman who is a council member
counsel v. give advise to@n. a lawyer who pleads cases in court; direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
counseling n. direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
counsellor n. someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp; gives advice about personal problems; a lawyer who pleads cases in court
counsellorship n. the position of counselor
counselor n. gives advice about personal problems; someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp; a lawyer who pleads cases in court
counselorship n. the position of counselor
count v. determine the number or amount of; Can you count the books on your shelf?; have weight; have import, carry weight; show consideration for; take into account; name or recite the numbers@n. the total number counted: a blood count
countable adj. that can be counted; countable sins
countdown n. counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)
countenance n. the appearance conveyed by a person's face; a pleasant countenance; formal and explicit approval; the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face')@v. give permission
counter adj. indicating opposition or resistance@adv. in the opposite direction@n. horizontal surface over which business is transacted; used in various card or board games@v. speak in response
counteract v. act in opposition to; oppose or check by a counteraction; oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues; destroy property or hinder normal operations
counteraction n. action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
counteractive adj. opposing or neutralizing or mitigating an effect by contrary action
counterattack n. an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.@v. make a counterattack
counterbalance n. an equivalent counterbalancing weight; equality of distribution; a compensating equivalent@v. make up for, make good; place in opposition: can also be used in an abstract sense; oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
counterbalanced adj. brought into equipoise by means of a weight or force that offsets another
counterblast n. a vigorous and unrestrained response; her tirade provoked a counterblast from her husband
counterblow n. a return blow; a retaliatory blow
counterbore n. a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole
counterchange v. cause to change places, as of parts, for example
countercheck v. oppose or check by a counteraction; check a second time
counterclaim n. a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action@v. set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim, as in law
counterclockwise adv. (or adj); in a direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock rotate
counterculture n. a culture with lifestyles and values opposed to those of the established culture
countercurrent n. actions counter to the main group activity
counterespionage n. the attempt to discover and defeat enemy espionage
counterexample n. refutation by example
counterfactual adj. going counter to the facts (usually as a hypothesis)
counterfeit adj. not genuine; imitating something superior; counterfeit emotion@v. make a copy of with the intent to deceive@n. a copy that is presented as the original
counterfeiter n. someone who makes copies illegally
counterfire n. fire intended to neutralize or destroy enemy weapons
counterfoil n. the part of a check that is retained as a record
counterglow n. a faint patch of light in the night sky that appears opposite the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeoric material in space
counterintelligence n. organized activities of an intelligence service designed to counter the activities of an enemy's intelligence service
counterirritant n. a medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation
counterman n. someone who attends a counter (as in a diner)
countermand v. annul by recalling or rescinding
countermarch v. march back along the same way; change the order of soldiers during a march
countermeasure n. an action taken to offset another action
countermine n. (military) a tunnel dug to defeat similar activities by the enemy@v. destroy property or hinder normal operations; destroy enemy mines with one's own mines
countermove n. an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
counteroffensive n. a large-scale military offensive undertaken by a force previously on the defensive
counteroffer n. an offer made by someone who has rejected a prior offer
counterpane n. decorative cover for a bed
counterpart n. a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another; a duplicate copy
counterplot n. a plot intended to subvert another plot@v. make a plot in response to another plot
counterpoint n. a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies@v. to show differences when compared; be different
counterpoise n. an equivalent counterbalancing weight@v. constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
counterpoised adj. brought into equipoise by means of a weight or force that offsets another
counterpoison n. stops or controls the effects of a poison
counterpose v. constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
counterproposal n. a proposal offered as an alternative to an earlier proposal
counterpunch n. a return punch
counterrevolution n. a revolution opposed to a former revolution
countershot n. a return shot; a retaliatory shot
countersign v. add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity@n. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed
countersink n. a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole@v. insert (a nail below the surface)
counterspy n. a spy who works against enemy espionage
counterstrike v. make a counterattack
countertenor adj. of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor@n. a male singer with a voice above that of a tenor; the highest adult male singing voice
countervail v. compensate for or counterbalance; oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
countervailing adj. compensating for; acting against with equal force or influence
counterweight n. an equivalent counterbalancing weight@v. constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
countess n. female equivalent of a count or earl
counting n. the act of counting
countinghouse n. (British) offices used by the accountants of a business
countless adj. too numerous to be counted; countless hours
countlessness n. a number beyond counting
countrified adj. characteristic of rural life; countrified clothes
country n. the territory occupied by a nation; a politically organized body of people under a single government@adj. rough and uncouth; a country boy; typical of the country
countryfied adj. characteristic of rural life
countryman n. a man from your own country; a man who lives in the country and has country ways
countryseat n. an estate in the country
countryside n. rural regions
countrywide adj. occurring or extending throughout a country or nation; a countrywide fund-raising campaign
countrywoman n. a woman who lives in the country and has country ways; a woman from your own country
county n. a territorial division for local government@adj. of or relating to or maintained or administered by a county; county roads
countywide adj. occurring or extending throughout a county; a countywide war on drugs
coup n. a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force; a brilliant and notable success
coupe n. a two-door car with front seats and a luggage compartment
couple n. a pair who associate with one another; the engaged couple; a pair of people who live together; a married couple from Chicago; a small indefinite number@v. bring two objects, ideas, or people together; link together
coupled adj. joined together especially in a pair or pairs; connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
coupler n. a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects
couplet n. two items of the same kind; a stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse; usually rhymed
coupling n. connects two things so they move together; a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects; the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
coupon n. a negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed; a test sample of some substance
courage n. a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear
courageous adj. possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory
courageously adv. in a courageous manner
courageousness n. a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear
courbaril n. West Indian locust tree having pinnate leaves and panicles of large white or purplish flowers; yields very hard tough wood
courgette n. marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small; small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green
courier n. a person who carries a message
courlan n. wading bird of South and Central America
course adv. as might be expected@v. move along, of liquids@n. education imparted in a series of lessons or class meetings; he took a course in basket weaving; a connected series of events or actions or developments
courser n. swift-footed terrestrial plover-like bird of southern Asia and Africa
coursing n. hunting with dogs that are trained to chase game by sight instead of by scent
court v. make amorous advances towards; seek someone's favor@n. an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business; the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state
courteous adj. exhibiting courtesy and politeness; characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
courteously adv. in a polite manner
courtesan n. a woman who cohabits with an important man
courtesy n. a courteous or respectful or considerate act; a courteous or respectful or considerate remark; a courteous manner
courthouse n. a building that houses the offices of a county government; a building that houses judicial courts
courtier n. an attendant at the court of a sovereign
courting n. a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
courtliness n. elegance suggestive of a royal court
courtly adj. refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; a courtly gentleman
courtroom n. a room in which a law court sits; television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
courtship n. a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage); its was a brief and intense courtship
courtyard n. a yard wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
cousin n. the child of your aunt or uncle
cousinly adj. like or befitting a cousin; a cousinly kiss
couth adj. used facetiously
couthie adj. (chiefly Scottish) agreeable and genial
couthy adj. (chiefly Scottish) agreeable and genial
couture n. high fashion designing and dressmaking
couturier n. someone who designs clothing
couvade n. a custom among some peoples whereby the husband of a pregnant wife is put to bed at the time of bearing the child
covalence n. valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share
covalency n. valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share
covalent adj. of or relating to or characterized by covalence; covalent bond
covariance n. statistical measure of the variance of two random variables measured in the same mean time period
cove n. a small arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands); small or narrow cave in the side of a cliff or mountain
coven n. an assembly of witches; usually 13 witches
covenant n. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action@v. agree to a covenant
cover n. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; under cover of darkness@v. provide with a covering or cause to be covered; cover her face with a handkerchief; form a cover over; span an interval of distance, space or time
coverage n. promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
coverall n. a loose-fitting garment that is worn over other clothing
covered adj. overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form; women with covered faces; having the head and face covered
covering n. a natural object that covers or envelops; an artifact that protects or shelters or conceals; the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it@adj. above or covering a wide area; the covering darkness
coverlet n. a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
covert n. a flock of coots; a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something@adj. secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; covert actions by the CIA; (law) of a wife; under the protection of her husband
covertly adv. in a covert manner; he did it covertly
covet v. wish, long, or crave for (something, esp. the property of another person)
coveted adj. greatly desired
covetous adj. showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; he was never covetous before he met her; immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth; casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields
covetously adv. with jealousy; in an envious manner; in a greedy manner
covetousness n. an envious eagerness to possess something; extreme greed for material wealth; reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
covey n. a small collection of people; a small flock of grouse or partridge
coville n. desert shrub of southwestern United States and New Mexico having persistent resinous aromatic foliage and small yellow flowers
cow v. subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe@n. female of domestic cattle: `moo-cow' is a child's term; mature female of mammals of which the male is called `bull'; a large unpleasant woman
cowage n. pods of the cowage plant or the stinging hairs covering them; used as a vermifuge when mixed with e.g. honey
coward adj. lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted@n. a person who shows fear or timidity
cowardice n. the trait of lacking courage
cowardliness n. the trait of lacking courage
cowardly adj. lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
cowbarn n. a barn for cows
cowbell n. a bell hung around the neck of cow so that the cow can be easily located
cowberry n. low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries; tart red berries similar to American cranberries but smaller
cowbird n. North American blackbird that follows cattle and lays eggs in other birds' nests
cowboy n. a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback; a performer who gives exhibitions of riding and roping and bulldogging; someone who is reckless or irresponsible (especially in driving vehicles)
cowcatcher n. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
cowed adj. frightened into submission or compliance
cower v. crouch or curl up; show submission or fear
cowering adj. shrinking or flinching in fear
cowfish n. trunkfish having hornlike spines over the eyes
cowgirl n. a woman cowboy
cowhand n. a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
cowherb n. European annual with pale rose-colored flowers; cultivated flower or self-sown grainfield weed; introduced in North America; sometimes classified as a soapwort
cowherd n. a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
cowhide v. flog with a cowhide@n. leather from the skin of a cow
cowhouse n. a barn for cows
cowl n. metal part that covers the engine@v. cover with a cowl
cowled adj. having the head enclosed in a cowl or hood; a cowled monk
cowlick n. a tuft of hair that grows in a different direction from the rest of the hair and usually will not lie flat
cowling n. metal part that covers the engine
cowman n. a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
cowpea n. fruit or seed of the cowpea plant; sprawling Old World annual cultivated especially in southern United States for food and forage and green manure; eaten fresh as shell beans or dried
cowpoke n. a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
cowpox n. a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; used to innoculate humans against smallpox
cowpuncher n. a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
cowrie n. any of numerous tropical marine gastropods of the genus Cypraea having highly polished usually brightly marked shells
cowry n. any of numerous tropical marine gastropods of the genus Cypraea having highly polished usually brightly marked shells
cows n. domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age:; wait till the cows come home
cowshed n. a barn for cows
cowskin n. leather from the skin of a cow
cowslip n. early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers; swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups
cox v. act as the coxswain, in a boat race@n. the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
coxa n. the ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum
coxcomb n. a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments; a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red; the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
coxsackievirus n. enterovirus causing a disease resembling poliomyelitis but without paralysis
coxswain n. the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
coy adj. affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way; showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; a politician coy about his intentions
coydog n. offspring of a coyote and a dog
coyly adv. in a coy manner; she pouted and looked at him coyly
coyness n. the affectation of being demure in a provocative way
coyol n. tropical American palm having edible nuts and yielding a useful fiber
coyote n. small wolf native to western North America
coypu n. aquatic South American rodent resembling a small beaver; bred for its fur
cozen v. be false to; be dishonest with; act with artful deceit; cheat or trick
cozenage n. a fraudulent business scheme
cozey n. a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
cozie n. a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
cozily adv. in a cozy manner; nestled cozily by the fire
coziness n. a state of warm snug comfort
cozy n. a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm@adj. enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space; a cozy nook near the fire; having or fostering a warm or friendly atmosphere
crab v. fish for crab@n. decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers; a quarrelsome grouch; the edible flesh of any of various crabs
crabbed adj. perversely irritable
crabbedness n. a disposition to be ill tempered
crabbiness n. a disposition to be ill tempered
crabby adj. perversely irritable
crabgrass n. grasses with creeping stems that root freely; a pest in lawns
crabmeat n. the edible flesh of any of various crabs
crabs n. infestation by crab lice
crabwise adj. used of movement; at an angle
crack n. a long narrow opening; a narrow opening; he opened the window a crack; a long narrow depression in a surface@adj. (informal) of the highest quality; a crack shot@v. become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
crackbrained adj. insanely irresponsible
crackdown n. severely repressive actions
cracked adj. used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure; broken without being divided into parts but having fissures appear on the surface; a cracked mirror; of paint or varnish; having the appearance of alligator hide
cracker n. a thin crisp wafer made or flour and water with or without leavening and shortening; unsweetened or semisweet; a poor white person in the southern US; a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
crackerberry n. creeping red-berried perennial herb distinguished by clustered leaf whorls at tips of shoots; Greenland to Alaska
crackerjack n. someone excellent of their kind; something excellent of its kind
crackers adj. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
cracking adj. making a loud sharp sound as of a rifle shot or a breaking branch or a whip; lion tamers with their cracking whips; (informal) very good@n. a sudden sharp noise; he heard the cracking of the ice; the act of cracking something
crackle n. the sharp sound of snapping noises@v. make a crackling sound; make crunching noises; to become, or to cause to become, covered with a network of small cracks@adj. having the surface decorated with a network of fine cracks, as in crackleware
crackled adj. of a ceramic surface; covered with a network of fine cracks
crackleware n. glazed china with a network of fine cracks on the surface
crackling n. the sharp sound of snapping noises@adj. having a series of short sharp noises; folding a crackling newspaper
cracklings n. the crisp residue left after lard has been rendered
crackpot n. a whimsically eccentric person
cracksman n. a thief who breaks open safes to steal valuable contents
cradle n. a baby's bed with sides and rockers; where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence@v. hold gently and carefully; bring up from infancy; rock or place in or as if in a cradle; cut grain with a cradle scythe; wash in a cradle
cradlesong n. a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep; a quiet song that lulls a child to sleep
craft n. the skilled practice of a practical occupation; a vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space; people who perform a particular kind of skilled work@v. make by hand and with much skill
crafter n. a creator of great skill in the manual arts
craftily adv. in an artful manner; he craftily arranged to be there when the decision was announced
craftiness n. shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception; the quality of being crafty
craftsman n. a professional whose work is consistently of high quality; as an actor he was a consummate craftsman; a creator of great skill in the manual arts; a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
craftsmanship n. skill in an occupation or trade
crafty adj. marked by skill in deception
crag n. a steep rugged rock or cliff
cragged adj. having hills and crags
craggy adj. having hills and crags; rocky and steep
cragsman n. a climber of vertical rock faces
crake n. any of several short-billed Old World rails
cram v. crowd or pack to capacity; put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled; cram books into the suitcase; eat until one is sated; study intensively, as before an exam
crammer n. a student who crams; a teacher who is paid to cram students for examinations; a special school where students are crammed; a textbook designed for cramming
cramp n. a painful and involuntary muscular contraction; a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued; a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together@v. secure with a cramp
crampbark n. deciduous thicket-forming Old World shrub with clusters of white flowers and small bright red berries
cramped adj. constricted in size; cramped quarters
crampfish n. any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges
crampon n. a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects; an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing
crampoon n. a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects; an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing
cran n. a capacity unit used for measuring fresh herring
cranberry n. any of numerous shrubs of genus_Vaccinium bearing cranberries; very tart red berry used for sauce or juice
cranch v. press or grind with a crunching noise
crane n. lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis; large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world@v. of the neck; so as to see better
cranesbill n. any of numerous geraniums of the genus Geranium
cranial adj. of or relating to the cranium which encloses the brain; cranial pressure
craniate n. animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium
craniologist n. someone who claims to read your character from the shape of your skull
craniometer n. an instrument for measuring skull sizes
craniotomy n. a surgical opening through the skull
cranium n. the part of the skull that encloses the brain
crank n. a bad-tempered person; a whimsically eccentric person@adj. (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail@v. travel along a zigzag path; start by cranking; of engines; rotate with a crank; fasten with a crank
crankcase n. housing for a crankshaft
crankiness n. a fussy and eccentric disposition
crankshaft n. a rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank
cranky adj. (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail; easily irritated or annoyed
crannied adj. having small chinks or crannies (especially in or between rocks or stones); a crannied wall
cranny n. a long narrow depression in a surface; a small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall)
crap v. have a bowel movement@n. obscene terms for feces; a ludicrously false statement
crapaud n. large toothed frog of South and Central America resembling the bullfrog
crape n. small very thin pancake; a soft thin light cloth with a crinkled surface@v. cover with crape; curl tightly, of hair
crapette n. two play solitaire with separate packs
crapper n. a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
crappie n. small sunfishes of the genus Pomoxis of central United States rivers; small sunfishes of central United States rivers
crappy adj. (informal) very bad
craps n. when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot the results is called `craps' or `snake eyes'; a gambling game using two dice
crapshooter n. a person who plays craps
crapulence n. the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
crapulent adj. suffering from excessive eating or drinking; crapulent sleep
crapulous adj. suffering from excessive eating or drinking; a crapulous stomach; given to gross intemperance in eating or drinking; a crapulous old reprobate
crash adj. highly concentrated or intense@v. fall or come down violently; move with, or as if with, a crashing noise; undergo damage or destruction on impact; move violently; as through a barrier@n. a loud resonant repeating noise
crasher n. someone who gets in (to a party) without an invitation or without paying
crashing adj. (used of persons) informal intensifiers; a crashing bore
crass adj. (of persons) so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility
crassitude n. the quality of being crass--devoid of refinement
crassness n. the quality of being crass--devoid of refinement
crate v. put into a crate; as for protection; crate the paintings before shipping them to the museum@n. a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping; the quantity contained in a crate
crateful n. the quantity contained in a crate
crater n. a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt; a bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or bomb
craunch v. press or grind with a crunching noise
cravat n. neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front
crave v. have a craving, appetite, or great desire for; plead or ask for earnestly
craved adj. wanted intensely; the child could no longer resist taking one of the craved cookies
craven adj. lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful; the craven fellow turned and ran@n. an abject coward
cravenness n. mean-spirited cowardice
craving n. an intense desire for some particular thing
craw n. a pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food
crawdad n. tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly; small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster
crawdaddy n. small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster
crawfish n. tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly; small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster; large edible marine crustacean having a spiny carapace but lacking the large pincers of true lobsters@v. make a retreat
crawl n. a very slow movement; the traffic advanced at a crawl; a swimming stroke@v. move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground; feel as if crawling with insects; be crawling with
crawler n. a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
crawling n. a slow creeping mode of locomotion (on hands and knees or dragging the body)@adj. moving or progressing very slowly or laboriously especially by or as if by dragging the body along close to the ground
crayfish n. warm-water lobsters without claws; those from Australia and South Africa usually marketed as frozen tails; caught also in Florida and California; tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly
crayon v. write, draw, or trace with a crayon@n. a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing
craze v. cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind; develop a fine network of cracks@n. an interest followed with exaggerated zeal; state of violent mental agitation
crazed adj. driven insane; of a ceramic surface; covered with a network of fine cracks
crazily adv. in an insane manner; he behaves crazily when he is off his medication
craziness n. informal terms for insanity; the quality of being rash and foolish
crazy adj. affected with madness or insanity; (informal) foolish; totally unsound; a crazy scheme; marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness; she was crazy about him@n. someone deranged and possibly dangerous
crazyweed n. any of several leguminous plants of western North America causing locoism in livestock
creak v. make a high-pitched, screeching noise, as of a door@n. a squeaking sound; the creak of the floorboards gave him away
creakily adv. in a creaky manner; the old boat was moving along creakily
creaking n. a squeaking sound@adj. having a rasping or grating sound; they were alerted by the creaking gate
creakingly adv. in a creaky manner
creaky adj. worn and broken down by hard use; a creaky shack; having a rasping or grating sound; creaky stairs; of or pertaining to arthritis; my creaky old joints
cream v. make cream by beating; put on cream, as on one's face or body; remove from the surface@n. the best people or things in a group; the cream of England's young men were killed in the Great War@adj. thick like cream
creamcups n. California plant with small pale yellow flowers
creamer n. a small pitcher for serving cream
creamery n. an establishment where dairy products are sold; a place where butter and cheese are made
creaminess n. the property of having the thickness of heavy cream
creamy adj. of the color of cream; creamy translucent pebbles; thick like cream
crease v. make wrinkles or creases into a smooth surface; make wrinkled or creased; scrape gently; become wrinkled or crumpled or creased@n. an angular shape made by folding; a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface
creased adj. having wrinkles; her skirt had become creased
creaseless adj. used especially of fabrics
creashak n. evergreen mat-forming shrub of North America and northern Eurasia having small white flowers and red berries; leaves turn red in autumn
create v. make or cause to be or to become; create a furor; bring into existence; pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity; invest with a new title, office, or rank; create by artistic means; create a poem
creatin n. a compound that is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates; supplies energy for muscle contraction
creatine n. a compound that is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates; supplies energy for muscle contraction
creation n. the human act of creating; something that has been brought into existence by someone; the event that occured at the beginning of something; from its creation the plan was doomed to failure; starting something for the first time
creationism n. the literal belief in the account of creation given in the Book of Genesis; creationism denies the theory of evolution of species
creative adj. having the ability or power to create; a creative imagination; promoting construction or creation; creative work; having the power to bring into being
creatively adv. in a creative manner; she solved the problem creatively
creativeness n. the ability to create
creativity n. the ability to create
creator n. a person who grows or makes or invents things
creature n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement; a human being; `wight' is an archaic term; a person who is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else
creche n. an institution where infant children of unknown parents are taken in and cared for; a representation of Christ's Nativity in the stable at Bethlehem
credal adj. of or relating to a creed
credence n. the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; he gave credence to the gossip; a sideboard or buffet
credential n. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
credentialed adj. officially documented
credentials n. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
credenza n. a sideboard or buffet
credibility n. the quality of being believable or trustworthy
credible adj. capable of being believed; completely credible testimony; a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate; she was not the...credible fool he expected; appearing to merit belief or acceptance; a credible witness
credibleness n. the quality of being believable or trustworthy
credibly adv. easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
credit n. approval; he was given credit for his work; money available for a client to borrow@v. give someone credit for something; give credit for; I credit you with saving his life; enter as credit, in accounting; have trust in
creditable adj. worthy of often limited commendation; the student's effort on the essay--though not outstanding--was creditable
creditably adv. to a tolerably worthy extent
credited adj. (usually followed by `to') given credit for; an invention credited to Edison
crediting n. the attribution of an idea or work to someone else
creditor n. a lender to whom money is owed
creditworthy adj. having an acceptable credit rating
credo n. any system of principles or beliefs
credulity n. tendency to believe readily
credulous adj. disposed to believe on little evidence; the gimmick would convince none but the most credulous; showing a lack of judgment or experience; so credulous he believes everything he reads
credulously adv. in a credulous manner; the children followed the teacher credulously
credulousness n. tendency to believe too readily and therefore to be easily deceived
creed n. any system of principles or beliefs; the body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
creedal adj. of or relating to a creed
creek n. a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river); the creek dried up every summer
creel n. a wicker basket used to hold fish
creep n. someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric@v. move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground; to go stealthily or furtively; grow in such a way as to cover (a building, for example)
creeper n. any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping; any of various small insectivorous birds of the northern hemisphere that climb about on trees
creeping n. a slow creeping mode of locomotion (on hands and knees or dragging the body)@adj. moving or progressing very slowly or laboriously especially by or as if by dragging the body along close to the ground; a creeping tractor
creeps n. a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait; (informal) a feeling of fear and revulsion; he gives me the creeps
creepy adj. causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin; a creepy story
cremains n. the remains of a dead body after cremation
cremate v. reduce to ashes
cremation n. the incineration of a dead body
crematorium n. a mortuary where corpses are cremated; a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes
crematory n. a mortuary where corpses are cremated; a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes
crenate adj. having a margin with rounded scallops
crenel v. supply with battlements
crenelate adj. having repeated square indentations like those in a battlement@v. supply with battlements
crenelated adj. having repeated square indentations like those in a battlement; a crenelated molding; (of a building) having turrets and battlements in the style of a castle
crenelation n. a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
crenellate adj. having repeated square indentations like those in a battlement@v. supply with battlements
crenellated adj. having repeated square indentations like those in a battlement; (of a building) having turrets and battlements in the style of a castle
crenellation n. a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
crenulate adj. having a margin with small rounded teeth; a crenulate leaf
crenulated adj. having a margin with small rounded teeth
creole n. a mother tongue that originates from contact between two languages
creosote v. treat with creosote@n. a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic; a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood
crepe v. cover with crape@n. paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations; small very thin pancake; a soft thin light cloth with a crinkled surface
crepitate v. make a crackling sound
crepitation n. the sharp sound of snapping noises
crepuscular adj. like twilight; dim; the evening's crepuscular charm
crescendo adj. gradually increasing in volume@n. (music) a gradual increase in loudness@v. grow louder, of sound
crescent adj. resembling the new moon in shape; shaped as having two horns; the crescent moon@n. any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
cresol n. any of three poisonous colorless isomeric phenols; derived from coal or wood tar; used as a disinfectant
cress n. any of various plants of the family Cruciferae having edible pungent-tasting leaves; pungent leaves of any of numerous cruciferous herbs
cresson adj. of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green
crest v. lie at the top of; reach a high point@n. the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave; the top point of a mountain or hill; the center of a cambered road; (heraldry) in medieval times, used to decorate a helmet
crested adj. (heraldry) bearing an heraldic device; (of a bird or animal) having a usually ornamental tuft or process on the head; often used in combination; golden crested; (of a knight's helmet) having a decorative plume
crestfallen adj. brought low in spirit
cretaceous adj. abounding in chalk; of or relating to the Cretaceous geologic era; cretaceous rocks
cretin n. a person of subnormal intelligence
cretinism n. severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting
cretinous adj. affected with or resembling cretinism; cretinous development; afflicted with cretinism
cretonne n. an unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies
crevasse n. a deep fissure
crevice n. a long narrow depression in a surface; a long narrow opening
crew n. the men who man a ship or aircraft; an organized group of workmen; an informal body of friends; the team of men manning a racing shell@v. serve as a crew member on
crewelwork n. embroidery done with loosely twisted worsted yarn
crewet n. holds wine or oil or vinegar for the table
crewman n. any member of a ship's crew; a member of a flight crew; a member of a work crew
crib n. child's bed with high sides; a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly)@v. use a crib, as in an exam; take unauthorized (intellectual material)
cribbage n. a card game in which each player is dealt 6 cards and discards one or two to make up the crib
crick v. twist the head into a strained position@n. a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
cricket n. leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together; a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs@v. play cricket
cricketer n. an athlete who plays cricket
crier n. a person who weeps; (formerly) an official who made public announcements; a shouter who advertises the goods they sell
crime n. an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; an evil act not necessarily punishable by law
criminal adj. relating to crime or its punishment; criminal court; bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure; a criminal waste of talent; guilty of crime or serious offense@n. someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime
criminalism n. the state of being a criminal
criminality n. the state of being a criminal
criminalize v. declare illegal
criminally adv. in a shameful manner; the garden was criminally neglected; in violation of the law; in a criminal manner; the alterations in the document were ruled to be criminally fraudulent
criminalness n. the state of being a criminal
criminate v. bring an accusation against; level a charge against; rebuke formally
criminative adj. charging or suggestive of guilt or blame
criminatory adj. charging or suggestive of guilt or blame; incriminatory testimony
criminological adj. of or relating to or involved in criminology
criminology n. the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement
crimp v. make ridges into by pinching together; curl tightly, of hair@n. an angular shape made by folding; someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers; a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled
crimper n. someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers
crimson v. turn red, as if in embarrassment@adj. having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies; characterized by violence or bloodshed@n. a deep and vivid red
cringe v. draw back, as with fear; show submission or fear
cringing adj. shrinking or flinching in fear; totally submissive
cringle n. a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
crinion n. point where the hairline meets the midpoint of the forehead
crinkle v. make wrinkles or creases into a smooth surface; become wrinkled or crumpled or creased@n. a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface
crinkled adj. having wrinkles or waves
crinkleroot n. North American herb with pungent scaly or toothed roots
crinkly adj. having wrinkles or waves
crinoid n. primitive echinoderms having five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disk@adj. of or relating to or belonging to the class Crinoidea
crinoline n. a skirt stiffened with hoops; full stiff petticoat made of crinoline; a stiff coarse fabric used to stiffen hats or clothing
criollo n. cocoa of superior quality
cripple n. someone whose legs are disabled@v. deprive of strength or efficiency; deprive of the use of a limb, esp. a leg
crippled adj. disabled in the feet or legs
crippling adj. that cripples or disables or incapacitates; a crippling injury
crisis n. an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty; they went bankrupt during the economic crisis; a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something; after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better
crisp n. a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat@adj. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot; tender and brittle; crisp potato chips@v. make wrinkles or creases into a smooth surface
crispate adj. wavy or notched and curled very irregularly
crispiness n. firm but easily broken
crisply adv. in a well delineated manner
crispness n. a pleasing firmness and freshness: crispness of new dollar bills; a style of expression that is direct and to the point; the crispness of his reply; firm but easily broken
crispy adj. tender and brittle
crisscross v. cross in a pattern, often random; mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed lines@adv. crossing one another in opposite directions@n. marking consisting of crossing lines@adj. marked with crossing lines
crisscrossed adj. marked with crossing lines
cristobalite n. a white mineral consisting of silica; found in volcanic rocks
criterial adj. serving as a basis for evaluation
criterion n. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
criterional adj. serving as a basis for evaluation
crith n. the weight of a liter of hydrogen (at 0 Centigrade and 760 millimeters pressure)
critic n. a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art; anyone who expresses a reasoned judgment of something; someone who frequently finds fault or makes harsh and unfair judgments
critical adj. marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws; a critical attitude
criticality n. a state of critical urgency; a critical state; especially the point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining
critically adv. in a critical manner; this must be examined critically
criticalness n. a state of critical urgency
criticise v. express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
criticism n. disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; the senator received severe criticism from his opponent; a serious examination and judgment of something; constructive criticism is always appreciated
criticize v. express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
critique v. appraise critically; Please critique this performance@n. an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play); a serious examination and judgment of something
critter n. dial; creature
croak n. a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)@v. die (colloquial); utter a hoarse sound, like a raven; complain quietly
croaker n. flesh of lean-fleshed fish caught along Atlantic coast of southern U.S.; any of several fishes that make a croaking noise
croaking adj. like the sounds of frogs and crows@n. a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
croaky adj. like the sounds of frogs and crows
crochet n. something created by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle@v. create by looping or crocheting; crochet a bedspread; interlock
crocheting n. something created by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle; creating a garment of needlework
crock v. release color when rubbed, of badly dyed fabric; soil with soot@n. an earthen jar (made of baked clay)
crocked adj. slang for `drunk'
crockery n. eating and serving dishes collectively
crocket n. an ornament of curved foliage used at the edge of a spire or gable
crocketed adj. (of a gable or spire) furnished with a crocket (an ornament in the form of curved or bent foliage); a crocketed spire
crocodile n. large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
crocodilian n. extant archosaurian reptile
crocus n. any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
croft n. (Great Britain) a small farm worked by a crofter
crofter n. an owner or tenant of a small farm in Great Britain
croissant n. very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll
cromlech n. a prehistoric megalith typically having two upright stones and a capstone
cromorne n. a Renaissance woodwind with a double reed and a curving tube (crooked horn)
crone n. an ugly evil-looking old woman
cronk v. utter a hoarse sound, like a raven; cry like a goose
crony n. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
crook v. bend or cause to bend@n. someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime; a circular segment of a curve:; a crook in the path; a long staff with one end being hook shaped
crookback adj. characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis@n. a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine
crookbacked adj. characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis
crooked adj. having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned; crooked country roads; not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive; irregular in shape or outline; a dress with an crooked hemline
crookedly adv. in a crooked lopsided manner
crookedness n. a tortuous and twisted shape or position; having or distinguished by crooks or curves or bends or angles; the quality of being deceitful and underhanded
crookneck n. yellow squash with a thin curved neck and somewhat warty skin
croon v. sing softly
crooner n. a singer of popular ballads
crooning n. singing in a soft low tone; her crooning soon put the child to sleep; the act of singing popular songs in a sentimental manner
crop v. as of hair; prepare for crops, of soil; yield crops, of land; let (animals) feed in a field or pasture or meadow; feed as in a meadow or pasture@n. the yield from plants in a single growing season; the stock or handle of a whip
cropland n. land devoted to the production of plant crops
cropped adj. cut off as by clipping or biting off; trees with cropped tops; (of land or soil) used for growing crops; cropped soil
cropper n. small farmers and tenants
croquet n. a game in which players hit a wooden ball through a series of hoops; the winner is the first to traverse all the hoops and hit a peg@v. drive away by hitting with one's ball, of an opponent's ball; play croquet
croquette n. minced cooked meats (or vegetables) in thick white sauce; breaded and deep-fried
crore n. (in Indian English) the number that is represented as a one followed by 7 zeros
crosier n. a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office
cross adj. extending or lying across@v. travel across or pass over; meet at a point; to hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; fold so as to resemble a cross@n. a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
crossbar n. a horizontal bar that goes across something; horizontal bar to be jumped or vaulted over; long thin horizontal piece between two vertical posts
crossbeam n. a horizontal beam that extends across something
crossbench n. any of the seats in the House of Commons of Great Britain used by members who do not vote regularly with either the Government or the Opposition
crossbencher n. a member of the House of Commons of Great Britain who does not vote regularly with either the Government or the Opposition
crossbill n. finch with a bill whose tips cross when closed
crossbones n. two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death
crossbow n. a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel)
crossbred adj. bred from a mixture of breeds or strains; bred of parents of different races or strains@n. esp an animal produced by a cross between two pure breeds
crossbreed n. an offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species@v. breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
crossbreeding n. the act of mixing different breeds of animals; reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons)
crosscheck n. an instance of confirming something by considering information from several sources; an illegal check (chopping at an opponent's arms or stick)
crosscurrent n. a stretch of turbulent water in the sea
crosscut n. a diagonal path; a route shorter than the usual one@adj. cut or used for cutting crosswise or across the grain; a crosscut slice of beef@v. cut using a crosscut
crosse n. a long racket with a triangular frame; used in playing lacrosse
crossed adj. placed crosswise; spoken with a straight face but crossed fingers; (of a check) for deposit only as indicated by having two lines drawn across it; produced by crossbreeding
crossfire n. a lively or heated interchange of ideas and opinions; fire from two or more points so that the lines of fire cross
crosshatch n. shading consisting of multiple crossing lines@v. shade with crosshatches
crosshatched adj. shaded by means of fine parallel or crossed lines
crosshead n. a heading of a subsection printed within the body of the text; metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth
crossheading n. a heading of a subsection printed within the body of the text
crossing n. traveling across; a shallow area in a stream that can be forded; a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect; a place where one street or road crosses another@adj. extending or lying across
crossjack n. the lowermost sail on a mizzenmast
crossly adv. in an ill-natured manner; she looked at her husband crossly
crossness n. an irritable petulant feeling; a disposition to be ill tempered
crossopterygian n. any fish of the order Crossopterygii; most known only in fossil form
crossover n. the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis
crosspatch n. a bad-tempered person
crosspiece n. a horizontal beam that extends across something; a transverse brace
crossroad n. a place where one street or road crosses another
crossroads n. a community of people smaller than a village; a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made; a point where a choice must be made; Freud's work stands at the crossroads between psychology and neurology
crossruff v. trump alternately in two hands
crosstalk n. the presence of an unwanted signal via an accidental coupling
crosstie n. one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
crosswalk n. a place (often marked) where a street or railroad can be crossed
crossway n. a place where one street or road crosses another
crossways adv. transversely
crosswind n. wind blowing across the path or a ship or aircraft
crosswise adv. not in the intended manner; things are going crosswise; transversely@adj. lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction; a crosswise street; in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross
crossword n. a puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle
crotal n. any of several lichens of the genus Parmelia from which reddish brown or purple dyes are made
crotalaria n. any of various plants of the genus Crotalaria having inflated pods within which the seeds rattle; used for pasture and green-manure crops
crotch n. the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk; external sex organ
crotchet n. a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook; a musical note having the time value of a quarter of a whole note; a strange attitude or habit; a small tool or hook-like implement
crotchetiness n. a fussy and eccentric disposition
crotchety adj. having a difficult and contrary disposition
croton n. grown in many varieties for their brightly colored foliage; widely cultivated as a houseplant; tropical Asiatic shrub; source of croton_oil
crotonbug n. small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest
crottal n. any of several lichens of the genus Parmelia from which reddish brown or purple dyes are made
crottle n. any of several lichens of the genus Parmelia from which reddish brown or purple dyes are made
crouch n. the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body@v. bend one's back as in fear or deference; sit on one's heels
crouched adj. squatting close to the ground
crouching adj. squatting close to the ground
croup n. a disease of infants and young children; harsh coughing and hoarseness and fever and difficult breathing; the part of a quadruped that corresponds to the human buttocks
croupe n. the part of a quadruped that corresponds to the human buttocks
croupier n. someone who collects and pays bets at a gaming table
croupy adj. resembling or arising from or indicating croup
crouton n. a small piece of toasted or fried bread; served in soup or salads
crow v. dwell on with satisfaction; express pleasure verbally; utter shrill sounds@n. black birds having a raucous call; the cry of a cock (or an imitation of it); an instance of boastful talk
crowbait n. an emaciated horse likely soon to become carrion and so attractive to crows
crowbar n. a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
crowberry n. a low evergreen shrub with small purple flowers and black berrylike fruit
crowd n. a large number of things or people considered together; a crowd of insects assembled around the flowers; an informal body of friends@v. cause to herd, drive, or crowd together; fill or occupy to the point of overflowing
crowded adj. overfilled or compacted or concentrated; a crowded theater
crowding n. a situation in which people or things are crowded together; he didn't like the crowding on the beach
crowfoot n. any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
crowing n. an instance of boastful talk@adj. exhibiting self-importance
crown n. the crown as a symbol of a monarchy; the colonies revolted against the crown; the enamel covered part of a tooth above the gum@v. invest with regal power; enthrone; be the culminating event; form the topmost part of
crownbeard n. any plant of the genus Verbesina having clustered white or yellow flower heads
crowned adj. (dentistry) having an artificial crown on a tooth; had many crowned teeth; crowned with or as if with laurel symbolizing victory
crowning adj. representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment; the crowning accomplishment of his career; forming or providing a crown or summit; the crowning star on a Christmas tree
crownless adj. not (especially not yet) provided with a crown
crownwork n. an artificial crown for a tooth
crozier n. a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office
crucial adj. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; a crucial moment in his career; having crucial relevance; crucial to the case; of the greatest importance; crucial information
cruciality n. a state of critical urgency
crucially adv. to a crucial degree; crucially important
cruciate adj. shaped like a cross
crucible n. a vessel of heat-resisting material used for high temperature chemical reactions
crucifer n. any of various plants of the family Cruciferae
cruciferous adj. (botany) of or relating to or belonging to the plant family Cruciferae
crucifix n. image of cross on which Jesus died
crucifixion n. a method of execution widespread in the ancient world; victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross; the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
cruciform adj. shaped like a cross
crucify v. kill by nailing onto a cross; annoy constantly
crude n. a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons@adj. not carefully or expertly made; managed to make a crude splint; conspicuously and tastelessly indecent; a crude joke; not refined or processed; crude oil
crudely adv. in a crude or unrefined manner; he was crudely bold; in a crude and unskilled manner
crudeness n. a natural or unrefined state; an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement; the whole town was famous for its crudeness; an unpolished unrefined quality; the crudeness of frontier dwellings depressed her
crudites n. raw vegetables cut into bite-sized strips and served with a dip
crudity n. a natural or unrefined state; an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement
cruel adj. lacking or showing kindness or compassion or mercy; (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; cruel tortures; (of weapons or instruments) causing suffering and pain; cruel weapons of war
cruelly adv. under cruel circumstances; a cruelly bitter winter; in a cruel manner; he treated his students cruelly
cruelness n. the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
cruelty n. a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering; feelings of extreme heartlessness; the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
cruet n. holds wine or oil or vinegar for the table
cruise v. drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously; travel at a moderate speed; of vessels or airplanes; drive leisurely; go on a cruise@n. an ocean trip taken for pleasure
cruiser n. a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters; a large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer
cruiserweight n. weighs no more than 195 pounds
cruller n. small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried; richer than doughnuts
crumb v. coat with bread crumbs: crumb a cutlet; break into crumbs; remove crumbs from: crumb the table@n. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; small piece of e.g. bread or cake
crumble v. fall apart; also used metaphorically; break or fall apart into fragments; fall into decay or ruin
crumbled adj. broken into small fragments; crumbled cookies
crumbliness n. excessive breakableness
crumbly adj. apt to break into small fragments or disintegrate; crumbly cookies
crumhorn n. a Renaissance woodwind with a double reed and a curving tube (crooked horn)
crummy adj. (informal) of very poor quality
crump v. make a crunching noise, as of an engine lacking lubricants; bombard with heavy shells; explode heavily or with a loud dull noise
crumpet n. raised muffin cooked on a griddle
crumple v. fall apart; also used metaphorically; fold or collapse; to gather something into small wrinkles or folds; become wrinkled or crumpled or creased
crumpled adj. having wrinkles; crumpled paper; of metal e.g.; a car with a crumpled front end
crunch v. make crunching noises; make a crunching noise, as of an engine lacking lubricants; press or grind with a crunching noise; chew noisily@n. the sound of something crunching; he heard the crunch of footsteps on the gravel path
crunched adj. reduced to small pieces; crunched nuts
crunchy adj. pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed; crunchy lettuce
crupper n. a strap from the back of a saddle passing under the horse's tail; prevents saddle from slipping forward
crural adj. of or relating the leg from the knee to the foot
crus n. the leg from the knee to foot
crusade n. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end@v. engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; go on a crusade; fight a holy war
crusader n. a disputant who advocates reform
cruse n. small; holds liquid (oil or water)
crush n. leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated; a dense crowd of people@v. come down on; to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; crush an aluminum can; come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
crushed adj. treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance; crushed velvet; subdued or brought low in condition or status; humiliated in defeat
crusher n. a device that crushes something
crushing n. forceful prevention@adj. physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination; a crushing blow
crushingly adv. in a crushing manner; the team was crushingly defeated
crust v. form a crust or form into a crust@n. the outer layer of the Earth; a hard outer layer that covers something; the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
crustacean n. any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton
crustaceous adj. being or having or resembling a hard crust or shell
crusted adj. having a hardened crust as a covering
crustlike adj. having a hardened crust as a covering
crustose adj. (of lichens) having a thin crusty thallus that adheres closely to the surface on which it is growing
crusty adj. having a hardened crust as a covering; brusque and surly and forbidding; crusty remarks
crutch n. a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking; anything that serves as an expedient; he uses drugs as a psychological crutch
crux n. the most important point
cruzeiro n. the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos
cry n. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); a cry of rage@v. utter a sudden loud cry; shed tears because of sadness or pain; utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
cryaesthesia n. hypersensitivity to cold
crybaby n. a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy; a person given to excessive complaints and crying
cryesthesia n. hypersensitivity to cold
crying n. the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)@adj. noisy with or as if with loud cries and shouts; a crying mass of rioters; demanding attention; a crying need
cryoanaesthesia n. insensibility resulting from cold
cryoanesthesia n. insensibility resulting from cold
cryocautery n. an instrument for destroying tissue by freezing it; application of a substance that destroys tissue by freezing it
cryogen n. a liquid that boils at below -160 C and is used as a refrigerant
cryogenic adj. of or relating to very low temperatures
cryogenics n. the branch of physics that studies the phenomena that occur at very low temperatures
cryogeny n. the branch of physics that studies the phenomena that occur at very low temperatures
cryolite n. a white mineral consisting of fluorides of aluminum and sodium; a source of fluorine
cryometer n. a thermometer designed to measure low temperatures
cryopathy n. destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene
cryophobia n. a morbid fear of freezing
cryoscope n. an instrument for measuring freezing and melting points
cryostat n. a thermostat that operates at very low temperatures
cryosurgery n. the use of extreme cold (usually liquid nitrogen) to destroy unwanted tissue (warts or cataracts or skin cancers)
crypt n. a cellar or vault or underground chamber (especially beneath a church)
cryptic adj. of an obscure nature; the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms; having a secret or hidden meaning; cryptic writings; having a puzzling terseness; a cryptic note
cryptical adj. of an obscure nature; having a secret or hidden meaning
cryptically adv. in a cryptic manner; he said cryptically
cryptobiosis n. a state in which an animal's metabolic activities come to a reversible standstill
cryptobiotic adj. or or related to the state of cryptobiosis
cryptococcosis n. a fungal infection characterized by nodular lesions--first in the lungs and spreading to the nervous system
cryptocoryne n. any plant of the genus Cryptocoryne; evergreen perennials growing in fresh or brackish water; tropical Asia
cryptogam n. formerly recognized taxonomic group including all flowerless and seedless plants that reproduce by means of spores: ferns, mosses, algae, fungi
cryptogamic adj. of or relating to a cryptogam
cryptogamous adj. of or relating to a cryptogam
cryptogram n. a piece of writing in code or cipher
cryptograph n. a secret method of writing; a piece of writing in code or cipher; a device for deciphering codes and ciphers
cryptography n. the enciphering and deciphering of messages in secret code -- cryptographer n.
cryptomonad n. common in fresh and salt water appearing along the shore as algal blooms
cryptophyte n. common in fresh and salt water appearing along the shore as algal blooms
cryptorchidism n. failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops
cryptorchidy n. failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops
cryptorchism n. failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops
crystal n. a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure; a crystalline element used in various electronic devices
crystalize v. assume crystalline form; become crystallized
crystalized adj. used especially of fruits
crystalline adj. consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals; granite is crystalline; distinctly or sharply outlined; transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity; the cold crystalline water of melted snow
crystallisation n. the formation of crystals
crystallite n. any of numerous minute rudimentary crystalline bodies of unknown composition found in glassy igneous rock
crystallization n. the formation of crystals
crystallize v. cause to take on a definite and clear shape; He tried to crystallize his thoughts; make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; crystallize minerals
crystallized adj. having become fixed and definite in form; having both internal structure and external form of a crystal; quartz crystal is perfectly crystallized
crystallography n. the branch of science that studies the formation and structure of crystals
ctene n. comb-plate or locomotor organ consisting of a row of strong cilia whose bases are fused
ctenidium n. comb-like respiratory structure serving as the gill of certain mollusks
ctenophore n. biradially symmetrical hermaphroditic solitary marine animals resembling jellyfishes having for locomotion eight rows of cilia arranged like teeth in a comb
cub n. an awkward and inexperienced youth; a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy); the young of certain carnivorous mammals such as the bear or wolf or lion@v. give birth to cubs, as of bears, for example
cubby n. a small secluded room
cubbyhole n. a small compartment; a small secluded room
cube n. a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces; a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides; the product of three equal terms@v. raise to the third power; cut into cubes; cube the cheese
cubeb n. spicy fruit of the cubeb vine; when dried and crushed is used medicinally or in perfumery and sometimes smoked in cigarettes; tropical southeast Asian shrubby vine bearing spicy berrylike fruits; a cigarette containing cubeb
cubelike adj. shaped like a cube
cubic adj. having three dimensions
cubical adj. shaped like a cube
cubicity n. the property of resembling a cube
cubicle n. small room is which a monk or nun lives; small individual study area in a library; small area set off by walls for special use
cubiform adj. shaped like a cube
cubism n. an artistic movement in France beginning in 1907 that featured surfaces of geometrical planes
cubist adj. relating to or characteristic of cubism; cubist art@n. an artist who adheres to the principles of cubism
cubistic adj. relating to or characteristic of cubism
cubit n. an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm
cubital adj. of or relating to the elbow
cubitiere n. armor that protects the elbow
cubitus n. hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped; the arm from the elbow to the fingertips
cuboid adj. shaped like a cube@n. a rectangular parallelepiped
cuboidal adj. shaped like a cube
cuckold v. be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage@n. a man whose wife committed adultery
cuckoo n. a stupid fool; any of numerous European and North American birds having pointed wings and a long tail@v. repeat monotonously, like a cuckoo repeats his call
cuckooflower n. a bitter cress of Europe and America
cuckoopint n. common European arum with lanceolate spathe and short purple spadix; emerges in early spring; source of a sagolike starch called arum
cucumber n. a melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit; cylindrical green fruit with thin green rind and white flesh eaten as a vegetable; related to melons
cucurbit n. any plant of the family Cucurbitaceae
cucurbitaceous adj. of or relating to plants of the family Cucurbitaceae
cud n. food of a ruminant regurgitated to be chewed again; a wad of something chewable as tobacco
cudbear n. a purplish dye obtained from orchil lichens
cuddle n. a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace@v. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth
cuddlesome adj. inviting cuddling or hugging; a cuddlesome baby
cuddling n. foreplay without contact with the genital organs
cuddly adj. inviting cuddling or hugging; a cuddly teddybear
cuddy n. the galley or pantry of a small ship
cudgel v. strike with a cudgel@n. used as a weapon
cudweed n. any of numerous plants of the genus Gnaphalium having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color; any plant of the genus Filago having capitate clusters of small woolly flower heads
cue v. assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned@n. an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech; evidence that helps to solve a problem
cuff v. hit with the hand; confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs@n. the turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg; a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
cuffed adj. struck with especially the open hand; hung his head like a cuffed and chastised child
cufflink n. one of a pair of linked buttons used in the cuffs of a shirt
cuffs n. a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
cuirass n. medieval body armor that covers the chest and back
cuirassier n. a cavalryman equipped with a cuirass
cuisine n. the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
cuisse n. protects the thigh
cuke n. cylindrical green fruit with thin green rind and white flesh eaten as a vegetable; related to melons
cul n. a passage with access only at one end
culdoscope n. a specialized endoscope for visually examining a woman's pelvic organs
culdoscopy n. endoscopic examination of a woman's pelvic organs by the insertion of a culdoscope through the vagina
culinary adj. of or relating to or used in cooking
cull v. look for and gather@n. the person or thing rejected or set aside as inferior in quality
cullender n. bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods in
cullis n. a gutter in a roof
culm n. stem of plants of the Gramineae
culminate v. end, esp. to reach a final or climactic stage; bring to a head or to the highest point; reach the highest or most decisive point; of a celestial body: reach its highest altitude or the meridian; rise to, or form, a summit
culmination n. a final climactic stage; their achievements stand as a culmination of centuries of development; the decisive moment in a novel or play; a concluding action
culotte n. a divided skirt
culottes n. a divided skirt
culpability n. a state of guilt
culpable adj. deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious; culpable negligence
culpableness n. a state of guilt
culpably adv. in a manner or to a degree deserving blame or censure
culprit n. someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
cult n. adherents of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices; an interest followed with exaggerated zeal; a system of religious beliefs and rituals
culticolour adj. having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
cultist n. a member of a cult
cultivable adj. (of farmland) capable of being farmed productively
cultivar n. a variety of a plant developed from a natural species and maintained under cultivation
cultivatable adj. (of farmland) capable of being farmed productively
cultivate v. foster the growth of; prepare for crops, of soil; train to be discriminative; as of taste or judgment; adapt to the environment
cultivated adj. (of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing; cultivated land; no longer in the natural state; developed by human care and for human use; cultivated roses
cultivation n. socialization through training and education; production of food by preparing the land to grow crops
cultivator n. someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil; a farm implement used to break up the surface of the soil (for aeration and weed control and conservation of moisture)
cultural adj. of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors; cultural events; denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people
culturally adv. with regard to a culture; culturally integrated
culture n. a particular civilization at a particular stage; the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group; all the knowledge and values shared by a society
cultured adj. marked by refinement in taste and manners; cultured Bostonians
culvert n. a transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway
cumarone n. a colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins
cumber v. hold back
cumbersome adj. difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight; a cumbersome piece of machinery; not elegant or graceful in expression; his cumbersome writing style
cumbersomeness n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
cumbrous adj. difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight; cumbrous protective clothing
cumfrey n. perennial herbs of Europe and Iran; make rapidly growing groundcover for shaded areas
cumin n. dwarf Mediterranean annual long cultivated for its aromatic seeds; aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot family
cummerbund n. a broad pleated sash worn as formal dress with a tuxedo
cumquat n. any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Fortunella bearing small orange-colored edible fruits with thick sweet-flavored skin and sour pulp
cumulate v. collect or gather
cumulative adj. increasing by successive addition; the benefits are cumulative
cumulatively adv. in a cumulative manner; mind has become self-reproducing through man's capacity to transmit experience and its products cumulatively
cumulonimbus n. a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms
cumulus n. a globular cloud
cunctation n. the act of procrastinating
cunctator n. someone who postpones work (especially out of laziness or habitual carelessness)
cuneate adj. of a leaf shape; narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base
cuneiform n. an ancient wedge-shaped script used in Mesopotamia and Persia@adj. (anatomy) of or relating to the tarsal bones
cuneus n. any shape that is triangular in cross section
cunner n. common in north Atlantic coastal waters of the United States
cunnilinctus n. oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris
cunnilingus n. oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris
cunning n. shrewdness in deception; as cunning as a fox@adj. attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; cunning kittens; marked by skill in deception; cunning men often pass for wise
cunningly adv. in an attractive manner; how cunningly the olive-green dress with its underskirt of rose-brocade fitted her perfect figure; in an artful manner; had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?
cunt n. a woman who is thoroughly disliked; obscene terms for female genitals
cup n. a small open container usually used for drinking; he put the cup back in the saucer; the quantity a cup will hold; he drank a cup of coffee; any cup-shaped concavity@v. form into the shape of a cup; put into a cup
cupbearer n. the attendant (usually an officer of a nobleman's household) whose duty is to fill and serve cups of wine
cupboard n. a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage
cupcake n. small cake baked in a muffin tin
cupel n. small porous bowl made of bone ash used in assaying to separate precious metals from e.g. lead
cupflower n. Mexican evergreen climbing plant having large solitary funnel-shaped fragrant yellow flowers with purple-brown ridges in the throat; any of various plants of the genus Nierembergia having upturned bell-like flowers
cupful n. the quantity a cup will hold
cupid n. a winged naked figure of an infant often with a bow and arrow that represents the god Cupid
cupidity n. extreme greed for material wealth
cupola n. a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting; a roof in the form of a dome
cuppa n. (British) a cup of tea
cupper n. (British) a cup of tea
cupping n. a treatment in which evacuated cups are applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface
cupric adj. of or containing divalent copper
cuprite n. a mineral consisting of cuprous oxide that is a source of copper
cupronickel n. a 60/40 alloy of copper and nickel
cuprous adj. of or containing divalent copper
cupular adj. shaped like (or supporting) a cupule
cupulate adj. shaped like (or supporting) a cupule
cupule n. cup-shaped structure of hardened bracts at the base of an acorn; a sucker on the feet of certain flies
cur adj. of inferior or mixed breed; a cur dog@n. an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
curability n. capability of being cured or healed
curable adj. being such that curing or healing is possible; curable diseases
curableness n. capability of being cured or healed
curacao n. flavored with sour orange peel
curacoa n. flavored with sour orange peel
curacy n. the position of a curate
curare n. a toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical South American trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles; used by South American indians as an arrow poison; curare acts by blocking cholinergic transmission at the myoneural junction
curassow n. large crested arboreal game bird of warm parts of the Americas having long legs and tails; highly esteemed as game and food
curate n. a person authorized to conduct religious worship
curative adj. tending to cure or restore to health; curative powers of herbal remedies@n. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
curator n. the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
curatorial adj. of or relating to a curator or the duties of a curator; curatorial duties
curatorship n. the position of curator
curb v. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; to put down by force or authority; ,@n. an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
curbed adj. held back from some action especially by force
curbing n. the material for a curb; curb
curbside n. the side of a sidewalk that is bordered by a curb; policemen stood at intervals along the curbside
curbstone n. a paving stone forming part of a curb
curd n. a coagulated liquid resembling milk curd: bean curd; coagulated milk; used to made cheese
curdle v. turn into curds,as of dairy products; go bad or sour; turn from a liquid to a solid mass
curdled adj. transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass; curdled milk
curdling adj. turning into a solid mass: I waited for her to materialize out of the clogging curdling crowd@n. the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
cure n. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain@v. provide a cure for, make healthy again; prepare by chemical processing in order to preserve; cure meats
cured adj. freed from illness or injury; the patient appears cured; (used of rubber, e.g.) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity)
curet n. a surgical instrument shaped like a scoop to remove tissue from a bodily cavity
curettage n. surgery to remove tissue or growths from a bodily cavity (as the uterus) by scraping with a curette
curette n. a surgical instrument shaped like a scoop to remove tissue from a bodily cavity
curettement n. surgery to remove tissue or growths from a bodily cavity (as the uterus) by scraping with a curette
curfew n. the time that the curfew signal is sounded; a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions; an order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited
curia n. the body of congregations, tribunals, and offices through which the pope governs the Roman Catholic Church
curie n. a unit of radioactivity equal to the amount of a radioactive isotope that decays at the rate of 37,000,000,000 disintegrations per second
curio n. something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
curiosity n. a state in which you want to learn more about something; something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
curious adj. beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; a curious hybrid accent; eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns); a curious child is a teacher's delight
curiously adv. in a manner differing from the usual or expected; had a curiously husky voice; with curiosity; the baby looked around curiously
curiousness n. a state of active curiosity; the quality of being alien or not native
curium n. a radioactive transuranic metallic element; produced by bombarding plutonium with helium nuclei
curl v. form a curl, curve, or kink; shape one's body into a curl; wind around something in coils or loops; twist or roll into coils or ringlets; curl my hair, please@n. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
curled adj. drawn up into a ball; she lay curled up in a big armchair; having curls
curler n. a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it
curlew n. large migratory shorebirds of the sandpiper family; closely related to woodcocks but having a down-curved bill
curlicue n. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles; a short twisting line
curliness n. of hair: a tendency to curl
curling adj. moving in curves or spirals; the crisp white edge of a curling wave; having curls@n. (Scotland) a game played on ice; curling stones (heavy stones with handles) are slid toward a target
curly adj. (of hair) having curls or waves; they envied her naturally curly hair
curmudgeon n. a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas
curmudgeonly adj. brusque and surly and forbidding; his curmudgeonly temper
currajong n. widely distributed tree of eastern Australia yielding a tough durable fiber and soft light attractively grained wood; foliage is an important emergency food for cattle
currant n. any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams; any of various deciduous shrubs of the genus Ribes bearing currants; small dried seedless raisin grown in the Mediterranean region and California; used in cooking
currawong n. bluish black fruit-eating bird with a bell-like call
currency n. the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used; general acceptance or use: the currency of ideas; a current state of general acceptance and use; the property of belonging to the present time: the currency of a slang term
current adj. occurring in or belonging to the present time; current events@n. a flow of electricity through a conductor; the current was measured in amperes; a steady flow (usually from natural causes); the raft floated downstream on the current
currently adv. at this time or period; now; currently they live in Connecticut
currentness n. the property of belonging to the present time
curricular adj. of or relating to an academic course of study
curriculum n. a course of academic studies
currish adj. base and cowardly; resembling a cur; snarling and rude
currishly adv. mean-spiritedly
curry v. of dogs and horses@n. (East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice
currycomb n. a square comb with rows of small teeth; used to curry horses
curse v. utter obscenities; heap obscenities upon; wish harm upon; put a curse on@n. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group; an evil spell
cursed adj. deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier; villagers shun the area believing it to be cursed; (Christianity) in danger of the eternal punishment of hell
cursedly adv. in a damnable manner
cursing adj. who is uttering obscenities; arrested the flailing cursing old man
cursive adj. having successive letter joined together; cursive script@n. handwriting in which letters are set down in full and cursively connected within words
cursively adv. in a cursive manner
cursor n. (computer science) a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving the cursor allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
cursorial adj. (of limbs and feet) adapted for running
cursorily adv. without taking pains; he looked cursorily through the magazine
cursory adj. hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough; a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws
curst adj. deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
curt adj. marked by rude or peremptory shortness; a curt reply; brief and to the point; effectively cut short; a response so curt as to be almost rude
curtail v. place restrictions on; curtail drinking in school; terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
curtailment n. the temporal property of being cut short; the act of suppressing; the reduction of expenditures in order to become financial stable
curtain v. provide with curtains, as of a room or a window@n. hanging cloth used as a blind; any barrier to communication or vision; a curtain of secrecy
curtained adj. furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies; a curtained alcove
curtainless adj. not provided with curtains; blank, curtainless windows stared back at her
curtal adj. (obsolete) cut short; a dog with a curtal tail
curtly adv. in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner; he told me curtly to get on with it
curtness n. an abrupt discourteous manner
curtsey n. bending at the knees; a gesture of respect made by women@v. a gesture of respectful greeting, for women
curtsy v. a gesture of respectful greeting, for women; make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect@n. bending at the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
curvaceous adj. (of a woman's body) having pleasing curves; Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes
curvaceously adv. in a curvaceous way; his date was curvaceously beguiling
curvaceousness n. the quality of having a well-rounded body
curvature n. (medical) a curving or bending; often abnormal; curvature of the spine; the rate of change (at a point) of the angle between a curve and a tangent to the curve; the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
curve n. the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes; a line on a graph representing data@v. turn sharply; change direction abruptly; extend in curves and turns; form an arch
curved adj. not straight; having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend; the curved tusks of a walrus
curvet v. perform a curvet, of a horse@n. a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down
curvey adj. having curves
curvilineal adj. characterized by or following a curved line
curvilinear adj. characterized by or following a curved line; curvilinear tracery
curving adj. not straight; having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
curvy adj. having curves; a settee with only one curvy end; (of a woman's body) having pleasing curves; a curvy young woman in a tight dress
cuscus n. woolly-haired monkey-like arboreal marsupial of New Guinea and North Australia
cushat n. Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck
cushaw n. plant bearing squash having globose to ovoid fruit with variously striped gray and green and white warty rinds; globose or ovoid squash with striped gray and green warty rind
cushion n. a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc@v. protect from impact; cushion the blow
cushioned adj. softened by the addition of cushions or padding
cushioning n. soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
cushiony adj. softened by the addition of cushions or padding
cushy adj. (informal) not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship; what a cushy job!
cusk n. flesh of a lean-fleshed cod-like fish of North Atlantic waters; large edible marine fish of northern coastal waters; related to cod; elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth
cusp n. point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch); a thin triangular flap of a heart valve; small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth
cuspate adj. having cusps or points
cuspated adj. having cusps or points
cusped adj. having cusps or points
cuspid n. one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
cuspidal adj. having cusps or points
cuspidate adj. having cusps or points
cuspidated adj. having cusps or points
cuspidation n. a decoration using cusps
cuspidor n. a receptacle for spit (usually in a public place)
cuss n. a persistently annoying person; a boy or man; he's a likable cuss; profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger@v. utter obscenities
cussed adj. stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
cussedly adv. in a stubborn unregenerate manner
cussedness n. mean-spirited disagreeable contrariness
custard n. sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen
custodial adj. providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding; daycare that is educational and not just custodial
custodian n. one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
custodianship n. the position of custodian
custody n. a state of confinement (usually for a short time; he is in the custody of police); holding by the police; the suspect is in custody; (with `in') guardianship over; the children are in the custody of their mother
custom n. accepted practice; a specific practice of long standing; money collected under a tariff; habitual patronage@adj. of clothing
customarily adv. by custom; according to common practice; children are customarily expected to be seen but not heard
customary adj. in accordance with convention or custom; sealed the deal with the customary handshake; commonly used or practiced; usual; took his customary morning walk
customer n. someone who pays for goods or services
customhouse n. the building where customs are paid
customise v. make according to requirements
customize v. make to specifications; make according to requirements; customize a car
customs n. money collected under a tariff
cut n. a share of the profits@v. separate with or as if with an instrument; cut down on; make a reduction in; The employer wants to cut back health benefits@adj. separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument
cutaneal adj. relating to or existing on or affecting the skin
cutaneous adj. relating to or existing on or affecting the skin; cutaneous nerves
cutaway n. a drawing or model of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts; a man's coat cut diagonally from the waist to the back of the knees
cutback n. a reduction in quantity or rate
cutch n. tannin extract derived from any of several mangrove barks of Pacific areas
cute adj. attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; a cute kid with pigtails; obviously contrived to charm; a child with intolerably cute mannerisms
cutely adv. in an attractive manner
cuteness n. the quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a girl or young woman)
cuticle n. the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates; the hard protective layer covering the body of many invertebrates especially arthropods
cuticula n. the outer body wall of an insect
cuticular adj. of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula
cutis n. a natural protective covering of the body; site of the sense of touch
cutlas n. a short heavy curved one-edged sword; formerly used by sailors
cutlass n. a short heavy curved one-edged sword; formerly used by sailors
cutlassfish n. long-bodied marine fishes having a long whiplike scaleless body and sharp teeth; closely related to snake_mackerel
cutler n. a dealer in cutlery
cutlery n. a tool for cutting; implements for cutting and eating food
cutlet n. thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
cutoff n. a designated limit beyond which something cannot function or must be terminated; a route shorter than the usual one; a device that terminates the flow in a pipe
cutout n. a part that is cut out or is intended to be cut out
cutpurse n. a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
cuttable adj. easy to cut or chew
cutter n. someone who cuts or carves stone; someone who carves the meat; someone whose work is cutting (as e.g. cutting cloth for garments); a single-masted sailing vessel; a tool for cutting
cutthroat adj. ruthless in competition; cutthroat competition; capable of or conducive to bloodshed; a cutthroat rogue@n. someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat
cutting n. the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film@adj. (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character; cutting remarks; unpleasantly cold and damp
cuttingly adv. in an intentionally unkind way
cuttle n. ten-armed oval-bodied cephalopod with narrow fins as long as the body and a large calcareous internal shell
cuttlefish n. ten-armed oval-bodied cephalopod with narrow fins as long as the body and a large calcareous internal shell
cutup n. one that clowns or acts boisterously
cutwork n. embroidery in which the design is outlined in a buttonhole stitch and the intervening material is cut away
cutworm n. North American moth whose larvae feed on young plant stems cutting them off at the ground
cwm n. a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake
cyanamid n. a weak soluble dibasic acid (the parent acid of cyanamide salts)
cyanamide n. a weak soluble dibasic acid (the parent acid of cyanamide salts); a compound used as a fertilizer and as a source of nitrogen compounds
cyanide n. any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN; an extremely poisonous salt of hydrocyanic acid
cyanobacteria n. predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms containing a blue pigment in addition to chlorophyll; occur singly or in colonies in diverse habitats; important as phytoplankton
cyanobacterial adj. relating to or caused by photosynthetic bacteria of the class Cyanobacteria
cyanocobalamin n. a B vitamin that is used to treat pernicious anemia
cyanogen n. a colorless toxic gas with a pungent almond odor; has been used in chemical warfare
cyanohydrin n. any organic compound in which the cyano radical -CN and the hydroxyl radical -OH are attached to the same carbon atom
cyanophyte adj. relating to or caused by photosynthetic bacteria of the class Cyanobacteria
cyanosis n. a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes; a sign that oxygen in the blood is dangerously diminished (as in carbon monoxide poisoning)
cyanuramide n. a white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins
cyberart n. art that is produced with the help of computer hardware and software
cybernetic adj. of or relating the principles of cybernetics; cybernetic research
cybernetics n. the field of science concerned with processes of communication and control (especially the comparison of these processes in biological and artificial systems)
cyberspace n. worldwide network of computer computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
cyborg n. a human being whose body has been taken over in whole or in part by electromechanical devices; a cyborg is a cybernetic organism
cycad n. any tropical gymnosperm of the order Cycadales; having unbranched stems with a crown of fernlike leaves
cyclamen n. Mediterranean plant widely cultivated as a houseplant for its showy dark green leaves splotched with silver and nodding white or pink to reddish flowers with reflexed petals
cycle n. an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; the neverending cycle of the seasons; a series of poems or songs on the same theme@v. cause to go through a cycle; pass through a cycle; ride a motorcycle; ride a bicycle
cyclic adj. botany; forming a whorl or having parts arranged in a whorl; cyclic petals; chemistry; having atoms arranged in a ring structure; recurring in cycles; marked by repeated cycles
cyclical adj. recurring in cycles
cyclicity n. the quality of recurring at intervals
cycling n. the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle
cyclist n. a person who rides a bicycle
cycloid adj. resembling a circle@n. a line generated by a point on a circle rolling along a straight line
cycloidal adj. resembling a circle
cyclometer n. a device which records the revolutions of a wheel and the distance covered
cyclonal adj. (meteorology) of or relating to or characteristic of the atmosphere around a low pressure center; of or relating to or characteristic of a violent tropical storm
cyclone n. (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low-pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern; a violent rotating windstorm
cyclonic adj. (meteorology) of or relating to or characteristic of the atmosphere around a low pressure center; cyclonic cloud pattern; of or relating to or characteristic of a violent tropical storm; cyclonic destruction
cyclonical adj. (meteorology) of or relating to or characteristic of the atmosphere around a low pressure center; of or relating to or characteristic of a violent tropical storm
cyclopaedia n. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
cyclopean adj. of or relating to or resembling the Cyclops
cyclopedia n. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
cyclopia n. a developmental abnormality in which there is only one eye
cyclopropane n. a colorless flammable gas sometimes used as an anesthetic
cyclops n. minute free-swimming freshwater copepod having a large median eye and pear-shaped body and long antennae used in swimming; important in some food chains and as intermediate hosts of parasitic worms that affect man e.g. Guinea worms
cyclorama n. a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene
cycloserine n. an antibiotic that is especially active against the tubercle bacillus
cyclosis n. the circulation of cytoplasm within a cell
cyclostome n. primitive aquatic vertebrate
cyclostyle n. a writing implement with a small toothed wheel that cuts small holes in a stencil@v. print with a cyclostyle
cyclothymia n. a mild bipolar disorder that persists over a long time
cyclothymic adj. of or relating to or exhibiting cyclothymia
cyclotron n. an accelerator that imparts energies of several million electron-volts to rapidly moving particles
cyder n. alcoholic drink from fermented cider (`cider' and `cyder' are European (especially British) usage for the fermented beverage)
cygnet n. a young swan
cylinder n. a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases); a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line; within which piston moves; a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air
cylindric adj. related to or having the shape or properties of a cylinder
cylindrical adj. having the form of a cylinder or tube; related to or having the shape or properties of a cylinder
cylindricality n. the roundness of a 3-dimensional cylinder
cylindricalness n. the roundness of a 3-dimensional cylinder
cyma n. (classical architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is partly concave and partly convex
cymatium n. (classical architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is partly concave and partly convex
cymbal n. a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together
cymbid n. any of various plants of the genus Cymbidium having narrow leaves and a long drooping cluster of numerous showy and variously colored boat-shaped flowers; extensively hybridized and cultivated as houseplants and important florists' flowers
cymbidium n. any of various plants of the genus Cymbidium having narrow leaves and a long drooping cluster of numerous showy and variously colored boat-shaped flowers; extensively hybridized and cultivated as houseplants and important florists' flowers
cyme n. more or less flat-topped cluster of flowers in which the central or terminal flower opens first
cymling n. squash plant having flattened round fruit with a scalloped edge; usually greenish white
cymograph n. a rotating drum holding paper on which a stylus traces a continuous record (as of breathing or blood pressure)
cymose adj. (botany) having a usually flat-topped flower cluster in which the main and branch stems each end in a flower that opens before those below it or to its side
cynancum n. any of various mostly giant tropical lianas of Africa and Madagascar having greenish or purple flowers and long smooth pods; roots formerly used as an emetic
cynic n. someone who is critical of the motives of others
cynical adj. believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
cynically adv. in a cynical manner; Larsen's frost-blackened lips curved cynically
cynicism n. a cynical feeling of distrust
cynodont n. small carnivorous reptiles
cynophobia n. a morbid fear of dogs
cynosure n. something that strongly attracts attention (as the north star attracts mariners); let faith be your cynosure to walk by
cypher n. a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number; a quantity of no importance; a person of no influence; a message written in a secret code; a secret method of writing@v. convert ordinary language into code
cypre n. large tropical American tree of the genus Cordia grown for its abundant creamy white flowers and valuable wood
cypress n. wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus; any of numerous evergreen conifers of the genus Cupressus of north temperate regions having dark scalelike leaves and rounded cones
cyprian adj. resembling the ancient orgiastic worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus@n. a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
cyprinid n. soft-finned mainly freshwater fishes typically having toothless jaws and cycloid scales@adj. of or relating to members of fish family Cyprinidae
cyprinodont n. any member of the family Cyprinodontidae
cyprinoid adj. of or relating to members of fish family Cyprinidae
cypripedia n. a plant or flower of the genus Cypripedium
cyproheptadine n. an antihistamine (trade name Periactin) used to treat some allergic reactions
cyrilla n. shrub or small tree of southeastern United States to West Indies and Brazil; grown for the slender racemes of white flowers and orange-crimson foliage
cyst n. a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure; a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid)
cysteine n. an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine
cystic adj. of or relating to a normal cyst (as the gallbladder or urinary bladder); of or relating to or resembling a cyst
cystine n. a crystalline amino acid found in proteins (especially keratin); discovered in bladder stones
cystitis n. inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters
cystocele n. hernia in which the urinary bladder protrudes through the wall of the vagina; sometimes occurs after childbirth
cystolith n. a calculus formed in the bladder
cystoparalysis n. paralysis of the urinary bladder
cystoplegia n. paralysis of the urinary bladder
cytogenesis n. the origin and development of cells
cytogenetic adj. of or relating to the development of cells
cytologic adj. of or relating to the science of cytology
cytological adj. of or relating to the science of cytology
cytology n. the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells
cytolysis n. pathological dissolution of cells caused by degeneration of their membranes; breakdown of cells by the destruction of their outer membrane
cytomegalovirus n. any of a group of herpes viruses that can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems
cytoplasm n. the protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus
cytosine n. a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine
cytostome n. mouth of a protozoan
cytotoxic adj. of or relating to substances that are toxic to cells
cytotoxin n. an substance that has a toxic effect on cells
czar n. a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917); a person having great power
czarina n. the wife or widow of a czar
czarist adj. of or relating to or characteristic of a czar
czaristic adj. of or relating to or characteristic of a czar
czaritza n. the wife or widow of a czar
