GRE words starting with C

a small secret group plotting against a government or authority

having a hidden or mysterious meaning understood only by initiates

a harsh, jarring mixture of sounds

to obtain something by begging or sponging off others

falling off or shed at an early stage, especially of plant parts

to coax someone into doing something through flattery or persuasion

an event causing great damage, loss, or distress

misty, dim, or dark, and therefore obscure

gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical fitness and grace of movement, performed using the body's own weight

showing an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

immature and lacking adult experience or sophistication

a false statement made to damage someone's reputation

a feeling of trust and friendship among a group

an unfounded rumor or false story, especially one deliberately spread to mislead

truthful and straightforward; not concealing one's thoughts or opinions

the quality of being open, honest, and direct in speech

a spreading sore or corrupting influence that eats away at something

shrewd and showing practical cleverness

regarded as authoritative or conforming to an accepted standard

insincere or hypocritical talk, often of a moralizing kind

bad-tempered, argumentative, and difficult to deal with

having a lot of space inside; roomy

to surrender or give in, often after resistance

a sudden, impulsive change of mind or behavior; a whim with no clear rationale

given to sudden and unpredictable changes of mood or behavior

inclined to find fault and raise trivial objections

of primary importance; fundamental

to move rapidly and in an uncontrolled, swerving way

an exaggerated portrayal that mocks distinctive features

to complain or find fault continually about petty matters

the science and practice of drawing and producing maps

to criticize or punish someone severely

clever but misleading reasoning used to justify dubious behavior, especially on moral questions

a violent, large-scale upheaval or disaster

something that precipitates or speeds up an event or change

stated absolutely and without qualification

the release of pent-up emotions that brings relief

including a wide variety of things; broad in tastes, interests, or scope

bitingly sarcastic or harshly critical

showing a dismissive or offhand lack of concern

to raise trivial objections or quibble over small matters

severely critical and quick to find fault

to express strong, formal disapproval of someone

intellectual rather than emotional or physical

the bringing to an end of something; a pause or stopping of activity

distress or embarrassment caused by failure or humiliation

a person who falsely claims to have special skill or knowledge

the practice of falsely claiming expertise or special powers in order to deceive others

cautiously reluctant; wary about taking risks

to subdue or humble, especially through correction, reproof, or suffering

to rebuke or punish someone for wrongdoing

excessive and aggressive loyalty to one's own group or cause

marked by alternating good and bad fortune or behavior

to deceive or quibble by means of petty trickery or sophistry

the use of trickery or deception to achieve a goal

to scold or express mild disapproval of someone

wildly imaginative and unrealistic; existing only in fancy

easily angered; bad-tempered

to cheat or defraud someone by trickery

arranged in the order in which events occurred over time

rude and surly in a mean-spirited way

indirect and roundabout rather than direct

the use of many words to express an idea evasively or vaguely

marked by evasive, roundabout speech that avoids stating things directly

to restrict or limit something within bounds

cautious and careful to consider all consequences

to find a way around an obstacle or rule

having or seeming to have insight into things beyond ordinary perception

to climb or move with difficulty, using both the hands and feet

a loud and persistent outcry or demand

done secretly, especially to conceal something improper

mercy or leniency shown to an offender

an overused phrase or idea that has lost originality

to confirm or settle a matter conclusively, or to secure a victory or deal

sheltered and secluded from the outside world

excessively sweet or sentimental to the point of being sickening

to change from a liquid into a thickened or solid mass

to come together to form a single unified whole

a concluding section that rounds off a work or event

to compel someone to act through force or threats

a strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, or the financial reserves of an organization

clear, logical, and convincing

to think deeply and carefully about something

knowledge, awareness, or understanding of something

having knowledge or awareness of something

logically connected and easy to understand

additional but subordinate; accompanying as a secondary effect

characteristic of ordinary, informal conversation

to cooperate secretly in order to deceive or cheat

secret cooperation between people, especially for illegal or deceitful purposes

having a deceptively plausible appearance; seemingly valid but actually specious

in a deep unresponsive stupor, or utterly lethargic and torpid

corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate

a concise collection of information on a subject

smugly satisfied and unaware of potential dangers

willing to please others and agreeably obliging

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

inclined to agree with others or obey rules without resistance

calmness and self-control, especially in difficult or stressful situations

a feeling of guilt or unease about doing something wrong

to link things together in a connected series or chain

to admit that something is true after initially denying or resisting it; to yield or surrender

excessive pride in one's own qualities or achievements; also, an elaborate metaphorical idea in literature

a thing that is granted or yielded, often in response to demands, or an acknowledgment that something is true

to win over or pacify someone by friendly means

intended to make angry or hostile people calm and more friendly; seeking to reduce conflict

expressing much in few words; brief and clear

to invent or devise something, especially a story or plan, using skill or deception

naturally accompanying or occurring with something else

agreement or harmony between people or groups

to agree or have the same opinion; to happen at the same time

to behave as though superior while pretending to be gracious

to accept or overlook behavior that is wrong

tending to make a particular outcome likely or possible

to fill gaps in memory with invented experiences, often without any intent to deceive

the production of fabricated or distorted accounts that are offered as genuine memory

to grant a title or degree to someone, or to have discussions and exchange opinions

a large and destructive fire; also used figuratively for a major conflict or disaster

to combine two or more things, often incorrectly, treating distinct concepts as a single one

a coming together of things, especially rivers or forces

to confuse or bewilder, or to mix up distinct things

a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties

to become thick or solid, especially by cooling

pleasant and agreeable, especially in disposition or company

in agreement or harmony; corresponding in character or kind

an opinion or conclusion formed without firm evidence

to make something appear unexpectedly as if by magic, or to call upon a spirit by a magic ritual

to secretly cooperate in or scheme toward a wrongdoing

an expert with refined taste and judgment in a field

to imply or suggest something beyond the literal meaning of a word or action

to compel someone by law or authority to serve in the military or perform a duty

to declare something sacred or dedicate it to a purpose

general agreement among the members of a group

to deliver or transfer something to someone's custody; to relegate to a specific fate or place

to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment

to combine several things into a single more effective or coherent whole; to strengthen a position

in agreement or harmony with something

clearly visible or attracting notice; strikingly obvious

to plan secretly with others to do something harmful or illegal; or for events to combine toward one result

feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

to make something narrower or tighter; to limit or restrict freedom or development

to interpret or understand something in a particular way

showing the highest degree of skill or completeness

causing or likely to cause argument; quarrelsome

to place something within its broader context so that it can be properly understood and assessed

sharing a border or touching; next to one another

dependent on something else that may or may not happen

to act against or violate a rule, law, or principle

feeling deep remorse for having done wrong

deliberately created or forced rather than natural and spontaneous

to deny or argue against the truth of something

stubbornly disobedient to authority

insolently contemptuous and humiliating in speech or behavior

insolent or contemptuous treatment of others

a confusing and difficult problem or riddle

based on accepted custom and lacking originality

to come together or meet at a point; to tend toward a common conclusion or result

familiar with or knowledgeable about a subject

cheerful, friendly, and sociable

to call together or summon people to a meeting or assembly

extremely complicated and difficult to follow

present in large quantity; abundant

the quality of being abundant or plentiful

a person who flirts playfully without serious intentions

warm, friendly, and sincere in manner

an abundant and overflowing supply of something

a natural consequence or result that follows from something

relating to the physical body rather than the spirit or mind

having a large, fleshy body; obese

tending to strengthen or invigorate

to confirm or support a statement with evidence

frenzied, agitated, and wildly excited

familiar with and at ease among many cultures and places

to care for and protect in an overly indulgent way; to pamper or coddle

a small, exclusive group sharing common interests

to give approval to or tolerate something

contrary to what common sense or intuition would suggest

an argument, theme, or feature that contrasts with or balances another

having the opposite effect to the one intended; tending to hinder rather than help a goal

kept secret or concealed rather than openly acknowledged

to desire eagerly something belonging to another

having a strong, often envious desire for what belongs to another

to crouch or shrink back in fear

pretending shyness or reluctance, often to provoke interest

to deceive or cheat someone through trickery

the practice of cheating or deceiving someone through trickery or fraud

clever at achieving goals through indirect or deceptive means; cunning

characterized by or relating to gross overindulgence in drink or food

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence; coarse

contemptibly cowardly and lacking courage

belief in or acceptance of something as true

a tendency to believe too readily; readiness to accept something as true without sufficient evidence

too ready to believe things without sufficient evidence

resembling or relating to twilight, dim and indistinct

a gradual increase toward a climax in intensity or volume

sad and disappointed after a failure or setback

mysterious or obscure in meaning

to reach the highest or final point after a development

the highest or final point reached after a development

deserving blame for a fault or wrongdoing

large, heavy, or awkward to handle or carry out

excessive greed for wealth or possessions

to restrain or keep in check an impulse, tendency, or activity

a bad-tempered, surly person

hasty and superficial, without attention to detail

rudely brief in speech or manner

to reduce or cut short something

distrustful of others' motives and inclined to expect the worst

a person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration