Gre Wordlist 9 : champion - colander

1.champion	support militantly; fight for; N: person who fights for or supports strongly (a principle, movement, person, etc.)	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin campion-, campio, of West Germanic origin; akin to Old English cempa warrior 1 : WARRIOR, FIGHTER 2 : a militant advocate or defender <a champion of civil rights> 3 : one that does battle for another's rights or honor <God will raise me up a champion -- Sir Walter Scott> 4 : a winner of first prize or first place in competition; also : one who shows marked superiority <a champion at selling>
2.chaotic	in utter disorder	Function: noun Etymology: Latin, from Greek -- more at GUM 1 obsolete : CHASM, ABYSS 2 a often capitalized : a state of things in which chance is supreme; especially : the confused unorganized state of primordial matter before the creation of distinct forms -- compare COSMOS b : the inherent unpredictability in the behavior of a natural system (as the atmosphere, boiling water, or the beating heart) 3 a : a state of utter confusion b : a confused mass or mixture <a chaos of television antennas> - cha·ot·ic /kA-'ä-tik/ adjective - cha·ot·i·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
3.charisma	divine gift; great popular charm or appeal; magnetism	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural cha·ris·ma·ta /k&-'riz-m&-t&, "kar-iz-'mä-t&/; also charisms Etymology: Greek charisma favor, gift, from charizesthai to favor, from charis grace; akin to Greek chairein to rejoice -- more at YEARN 1 : an extraordinary power (as of healing) given a Christian by the Holy Spirit for the good of the church 2 a : a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (as a political leader) b : a special magnetic charm or appeal <the charisma of a popular actor>
4.charlatan	quack; pretender to knowledge (esp. in medicine)	Function: noun Etymology: Italian ciarlatano, alteration of cerretano, literally, inhabitant of Cerreto, from Cerreto, Italy 1 : QUACK 2 2 : one making usually showy pretenses to knowledge or ability : FRAUD, FAKER - char·la·tan·ism /-t&-"ni-z&m/ noun - char·la·tan·ry /-rE/ noun
5.chary	cautious; unwilling to take risks; sparing or restrained about giving; OP. bold	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): chari·er; -est Etymology: Middle English, sorrowful, dear, from Old English cearig sorrowful, from caru sorrow -- more at CARE 1 archaic : DEAR, TREASURED 2 : discreetly cautious: as a : hesitant and vigilant about dangers and risks b : slow to grant, accept, or expend <a person very chary of compliments> synonym see CAUTIOUS - chari·ly /'char-&-lE, 'cher-/ adverb
6.chase	ornament a metal surface by indenting; follow rapidly to catch	Function: noun 1 a : the hunting of wild animals -- used with the b : the act of chasing : PURSUIT c : an earnest or frenzied seeking after something desired 2 : something pursued : QUARRY 3 : a tract of unenclosed land used as a game preserve 4 : STEEPLECHASE 1 5 : a sequence (as in a movie) in which the characters pursue one another
7.chasm	abyss; very deep crack	Function: noun Etymology: Latin chasma, from Greek; akin to Latin hiare to yawn -- more at YAWN 1 : a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (as the earth) : GORGE 2 : a marked division, separation, or difference
8.chassis	framework and working parts of an automobile; framework to which components are attached	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural chas·sis /-sEz/ Etymology: French châssis, from Middle French chaciz, from chasse : the supporting frame of a structure (as an automobile or television); also : the frame and working parts (as of an automobile or electronic device) exclusive of the body or housing
9.chaste	morally pure; virginal; abstaining from illicit sexual acts; modest; simple (of a style of writing); not highly decorated; austere	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): chast·er; chast·est Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Latin castus pure 1 : innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse 2 : CELIBATE 3 : pure in thought and act : MODEST 4 a : severely simple in design or execution : AUSTERE <chaste classicism> b : CLEAN, SPOTLESS - chaste·ly adverb - chaste·ness /'chAs(t)-n&s/ noun synonyms CHASTE, PURE, MODEST, DECENT mean free from all taint of what is lewd or salacious. CHASTE primarily implies a refraining from acts or even thoughts or desires that are not virginal or not sanctioned by marriage vows <they maintained chaste relations>. PURE differs from CHASTE in implying innocence and absence of temptation rather than control of one's impulses and actions <the pure of heart>. MODEST and DECENT apply especially to deportment and dress as outward signs of inward chastity or purity <preferred more modest swimsuits> <decent people didn't go to such movies>.
10.chasten	discipline; punish in order to correct; CF. castigate	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): chas·tened; chas·ten·ing /'chAs-ni[ng], 'chA-s&n-i[ng]/ Etymology: alteration of obsolete English chaste to chasten, from Middle English, from Old French chastier, from Latin castigare, from castus + -igare (from agere to drive) -- more at ACT 1 : to correct by punishment or suffering : DISCIPLINE; also : PURIFY 2 a : to prune (as a work or style of art) of excess, pretense, or falsity : REFINE b : to cause to be more humble or restrained : SUBDUE synonym see PUNISH - chas·ten·er /'chAs-n&r, 'chA-s&n-&r/ noun
11.chastise	punish as by beating; criticize severely	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): chas·tised; chas·tis·ing Etymology: Middle English chastisen, alteration of chasten 1 : to inflict punishment on (as by whipping) 2 : to censure severely : CASTIGATE 3 archaic : CHASTEN 2 synonym see PUNISH - chas·tise·ment /(")chas-'tIz-m&nt also 'chas-t&z-/ noun - chas·tis·er /(")chas-'tI-z&r/ noun
12.chauvinist	blindly devoted patriot; zealous adherent of a group, cause, or sex; ADJ. chauvinistic; CF. chauvinism; Nicolas Chauvin	Function: noun Etymology: French chauvinisme, from Nicolas Chauvin, character noted for his excessive patriotism and devotion to Napoleon in Théodore and Hippolyte Cogniard's play La Cocarde tricolore (1831) 1 : excessive or blind patriotism -- compare JINGOISM 2 : undue partiality or attachment to a group or place to which one belongs or has belonged 3 : an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex; also : behavior expressive of such an attitude - chau·vin·ist /-v&-nist/ noun or adjective - chau·vin·is·tic /"shO-v&-'nis-tik/ adjective - chau·vin·is·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
13.check	stop motion; curb or restrain	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English chek, from Middle French eschec, from Arabic shAh, from Persian, literally, king; akin to Greek ktasthai to acquire, Sanskrit ksatra dominion 1 : exposure of a chess king to an attack from which he must be protected or moved to safety 2 a : a sudden stoppage of a forward course or progress : ARREST b : a checking of an opposing player (as in ice hockey) 3 : a sudden pause or break in a progression 4 archaic : REPRIMAND, REBUKE 5 : one that arrests, limits, or restrains : RESTRAINT <against all checks, rebukes, and manners, I must advance -- Shakespeare> 6 a : a standard for testing and evaluation : CRITERION b : EXAMINATION c : INSPECTION, INVESTIGATION <a loyalty check on government employees> d : the act of testing or verifying; also : the sample or unit used for testing or verifying 7 : a written order directing a bank to pay money as instructed : DRAFT 8 a : a ticket or token showing ownership or identity or indicating payment made <a baggage check> b : a counter in various games c : a slip indicating the amount due : BILL 9 [Middle English chek, short for cheker checker] a : a pattern in squares that resembles a checkerboard b : a fabric woven or printed with such a design 10 : a mark typically <check> placed beside an item to show it has been noted, examined, or verified 11 : 14.checkered	(chequered) marked by great changes in fortune; with many changes of fortuene; CF. checked: having a pattern of squares	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): check·ered; check·er·ing /'che-k(&-)ri[ng]/ 1 a : to variegate with different colors or shades b : to vary with contrasting elements or situations <had a checkered career> 2 : to mark into squares
15.cherubic	angelic; innocent-looking; N. cherub; CF. seraph: winged angel of the highest order	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural usually cher·u·bim /'cher-&-"bim, 'ker- also 'cher-y&-/ Etymology: Latin, from Greek cheroub, from Hebrew kerubh 1 plural : an order of angels -- see CELESTIAL HIERARCHY 2 plural usually cherubs a : a usually winged child in painting and sculpture b : an innocent-looking usually chubby and rosy person - che·ru·bic /ch&-'rü-bik also 'cher-&-/ adjective - che·ru·bi·cal·ly /-bi-k(&-)lE/ adverb - cher·ub·like /'cher-&b-"lIk/ adjective
16.chicanery	trickery; deception	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ner·ies 1 : deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : TRICKERY 2 : a piece of sharp practice (as at law) : TRICK
17.chide	scold; rebuke (someone who has done wrong)	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): chid /'chid/; or chid·ed /'chI-d&d/; chid or chid·den /'chi-d&n/; or chided; chid·ing /'chI-di[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English, from Old English cIdan to quarrel, chide, from cId strife intransitive senses : to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke transitive senses : to voice disapproval to : reproach in a usually mild and constructive manner : SCOLD synonym see REPROVE
18.chimerical	fantastically improbable; highly unrealistic; N. chimera: unreal fancy; fire-breathing female creature	Function: adjective Etymology: chimera 1 : existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary or improbable 2 : given to fantastic schemes synonym see IMAGINARY - chi·me·ri·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb
19.chisel	swindle or cheat; N: wedgelike tool for cutting	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old North French, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin cisellum, alteration of caesellum, from Latin caesus, past participle of caedere to cut : a metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (as wood, stone, or metal)
20.chivalrous	courteous; faithful; brave; N. chivalry	Function: adjective 1 : VALIANT 2 : of, relating to, or characteristic of chivalry and knight-errantry 3 a : marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy b : marked by gracious courtesy and high-minded consideration especially to women synonym see CIVIL - chiv·al·rous·ly adverb - chiv·al·rous·ness noun
21.choleric	hot-tempered; bad-tempered; irritable; easily angered; CF. cholera	Function: adjective 1 : easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered 2 : ANGRY, IRATE - cho·ler·i·cal·ly /-ri-k(&-)lE, -i-k(&-)lE/ adverb
22.choreography	art of representing dances in written symbols; arrangement of dances	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -phies Etymology: French chorégraphie, from Greek choreia + French -graphie -graphy 1 : the art of symbolically representing dancing 2 a : the composition and arrangement of dances especially for ballet b : a composition created by this art 3 : something resembling choreography <a snail-paced choreography of delicate high diplomacy -- Wolfgang Saxon> - cho·reo·graph·ic /"kOr-E-&-'gra-fik, "kor-/ adjective - cho·reo·graph·i·cal·ly /-fi-k(&-)lE/ adverb
23.chortle	chuckle with delight; N.	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): chor·tled; chor·tling /'chort-li[ng], 'chor-t&l-i[ng]/ Etymology: probably blend of chuckle and snort intransitive senses 1 : to sing or chant exultantly <he chortled in his joy -- Lewis Carroll> 2 : to laugh or chuckle especially in satisfaction or exultation transitive senses : to say or sing with a chortling intonation - chortle noun - chor·tler /'chort-l&r, 'chor-t&l-&r/ noun
24.chronic	long established as a disease	Function: adjective Etymology: French chronique, from Greek chronikos of time, from chronos 1 a : marked by long duration or frequent recurrence : not acute <chronic indigestion> <chronic experiments> b : suffering from a chronic disease <the special needs of chronic patients> 2 a : always present or encountered; especially : constantly vexing, weakening, or troubling <chronic petty warfare> b : being such habitually <a chronic grumbler> synonym see INVETERATE - chronic noun - chron·i·cal·ly /-ni-k(&-)lE/ adverb - chro·nic·i·ty /krä-'ni-s&-tE, krO-/ noun
25.chronicle	report; record (in chronological order)	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English cronicle, from Anglo-French, alteration of Old French chronique, from Latin chronica, from Greek chronika, from neuter plural of chronikos 1 : a usually continuous historical account of events arranged in order of time without analysis or interpretation 2 : NARRATIVE
26.churlish	boorish; rude; N. churl: boor; yahoo	Function: adjective 1 : of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : VULGAR 2 : marked by a lack of civility or graciousness : SURLY 3 : difficult to work with or deal with : INTRACTABLE <churlish soil> synonym see BOORISH - churl·ish·ly adverb - churl·ish·ness noun
27.ciliated	having minute hairs; CF. cilium; CF. cilia: eyelash	Function: adjective : possessing cilia <ciliated epithelial cells> - cil·i·a·tion /"si-lE-'A-sh&n/ noun
28.cipher	nonentity; worthless person or thing; zero; secret code; V.	Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French cifre, from Medieval Latin cifra, from Arabic sifr empty, cipher, zero 1 a : ZERO 1a b : one that has no weight, worth, or influence : NONENTITY 2 a : a method of transforming a text in order to conceal its meaning -- compare CODE 3b b : a message in code 3 : ARABIC NUMERAL 4 : a combination of symbolic letters; especially : the interwoven initials of a name
29.circlet	small ring; band of gold, silver, jewel, etc. (worn on the head, arms, or neck as decoration)	Function: noun : a little circle; especially : a circular ornament
30.circuitous	roundabout	Function: adjective Etymology: perhaps from Medieval Latin circuitosus, from Latin circuitus 1 : having a circular or winding course <a circuitous route> 2 : not being forthright or direct in language or action - cir·cu·i·tous·ly adverb - cir·cu·i·tous·ness noun
31.circumlocution	indirect or roundabout expression (by using an uncecessarily large number of words esp. when trying to avoid answering a difficult question directly)	Function: noun Etymology: Latin circumlocution-, circumlocutio, from circum- + locutio speech, from loqui to speak 1 : the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea 2 : evasion in speech - cir·cum·loc·u·to·ry /-'lä-ky&-"tOr-E, -"tor-/ adjective
32.circumscribe	limit; confine; draw a line around	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Latin circumscribere, from circum- + scribere to write, draw -- more at SCRIBE 1 a : to constrict the range or activity of definitely and clearly b : to define or mark off carefully 2 a : to draw a line around b : to surround by or as if by a boundary 3 : to construct or be constructed around (a geometrical figure) so as to touch as many points as possible synonym see LIMIT
33.circumspect	prudent; cautious; acting after careful thought	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French circonspect, from Latin circumspectus, from past participle of circumspicere to look around, be cautious, from circum- + specere to look -- more at SPY : careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : PRUDENT synonym see CAUTIOUS - cir·cum·spec·tion /"s&r-k&m-'spek-sh&n/ noun - cir·cum·spect·ly /'s&r-k&m-"spek(t)-lE/ adverb
34.circumvent	outwit; defeat by behaving more cleverly; outsmart; baffle; avoid; get around	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Latin circumventus, past participle of circumvenire, from circum- + venire to come -- more at COME 1 a : to hem in b : to make a circuit around 2 : to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem <the setup circumvented the red tape -- Lynne McTaggart> - cir·cum·ven·tion /-'ven(t)-sh&n/ noun
35.cistern	reservoir or water tank	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French cisterne, from Latin cisterna, from cista box, chest -- more at CHEST 1 : an artificial reservoir (as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (as rainwater) 2 : a large usually silver vessel formerly used (as in cooling wine) at the dining table 3 : a fluid-containing sac or cavity in an organism
36.citadel	fortress	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French citadelle, from Old Italian cittadella, diminutive of cittade city, from Medieval Latin civitat-, civitas -- more at CITY 1 : a fortress that commands a city 2 : STRONGHOLD
37.cite	quote; commend; Ex. cited for bravery in an official record	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): cit·ed; cit·ing Etymology: Middle French citer to cite, summon, from Latin citare to put in motion, rouse, summon, from frequentative of ciEre to stir, move -- more at -KINESIS 1 : to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) 2 : to quote by way of example, authority, or proof 3 a : to refer to; especially : to mention formally in commendation or praise b : to name in a citation 4 : to bring forward or call to another's attention especially as an example, proof, or precedent synonym see SUMMON - cit·able /'sI-t&-b&l/ adjective
38.civil	having to do with citizens; not military or religious; courteous and polite; Ex. married in a civil ceremony; Ex. civil strife/disorder/law; N. civility; CF. civic	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin civilis, from civis 1 a : of or relating to citizens b : of or relating to the state or its citizenry 2 a : CIVILIZED <civil society> b : adequate in courtesy and politeness : MANNERLY 3 a : of, relating to, or based on civil law b : relating to private rights and to remedies sought by action or suit distinct from criminal proceedings c : established by law 4 : of, relating to, or involving the general public, their activities, needs, or ways, or civic affairs as distinguished from special (as military or religious) affairs 5 of time : based on the mean sun and legally recognized for use in ordinary affairs synonyms CIVIL, POLITE, COURTEOUS, GALLANT, CHIVALROUS mean observant of the forms required by good breeding. CIVIL often suggests little more than the avoidance of overt rudeness <owed the questioner a civil reply>. POLITE commonly implies polish of speech and manners and sometimes suggests an absence of cordiality <if you can't be pleasant, at least be polite>. COURTEOUS implies more actively considerate or dignified politeness <clerks who were unfailingly courteous to customers>. GALLANT and CHIVALROUS imply courteous attentiveness especially to women. GALLANT suggests spirited and dashing behavior and ornate expressions of courtesy <a gallant suitor of the old school>. CHIVALROUS suggests high-minded and self-sacrificing behavior <a chivalrous d
39.clairvoyant	having foresight; fortuneteller; N. clairvoyance	Function: adjective Etymology: French, from clair clear (from Latin clarus) + voyant, present participle of voir to see, from Latin vidEre -- more at WIT 1 : unusually perceptive : DISCERNING 2 : of or relating to clairvoyance - clair·voy·ant·ly adverb
40.clamber	climb by crawling with difficulties; scramble	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): clam·bered; clam·ber·ing /'klam-b(&-)ri[ng], 'klam-ri[ng], 'kla-m&r-i[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English clambren; akin to Old English climban to climb : to climb awkwardly (as by scrambling) <clambered over the rocks> - clam·ber·er /-b&r-&r, -m&r-&r/ noun
41.clamor	loud continous noise; continuous demand or complaint made by a large number of people; V: make a clamor; express (a demand) continually and loudly; ADJ. clamorous	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French clamour, from Latin clamor, from clamare to cry out -- more at CLAIM 1 a : noisy shouting b : a loud continuous noise 2 : insistent public expression (as of support or protest) <a clamor against increased taxes>
42.clandestine	secret	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French clandestin, from Latin clandestinus, from clam secretly; akin to Latin celare to hide -- more at HELL : marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : SURREPTITIOUS synonym see SECRET - clan·des·tine·ly adverb - clan·des·tine·ness noun - clan·des·tin·i·ty /"klan-d&-'sti-n&-tE, -des-'ti-/ noun
43.clangor	loud resounding noise; sound of repeated clanging	Function: noun Etymology: Latin clangor, from clangere : a resounding clang or medley of clangs <the clangor of hammers> - clan·gor·ous /-(g)&-r&s/ adjective - clan·gor·ous·ly adverb
44.clapper	striker (tongue) of a bell	Function: noun : one that claps : as a : the tongue of a bell b : a mechanical device that makes noise especially by the banging of one part against another c : a person who applauds
45.clarion	shrill, trumpetlike sound; kind of trumpet used in former times	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French clairon, from Medieval Latin clarion-, clario, from Latin clarus 1 : a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones 2 : the sound of or as if of a clarion
46.claustrophobia	fear of being locked in	Function: noun Etymology: New Latin, from Latin claustrum + New Latin -phobia : abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces - claus·tro·phobe /'klos-tr&-"fOb/ noun
47.clavicle	collarbone	Function: noun Etymology: French clavicule, from New Latin clavicula, from Latin, diminutive of Latin clavis; akin to Greek kleid-, kleis key, kleiein to close : a bone of the vertebrate pectoral girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum -- called also collarbone - cla·vic·u·lar /kla-'vi-ky&-l&r, kl&-/ adjective
48.cleave	split or sever; cling to; remain faithful to; N. cleavage; ADJ. cloven	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): cleaved /'klEvd/; or clove /'klOv/; also clave /'klAv/; cleaved; cleav·ing Etymology: Middle English clevien, from Old English clifian; akin to Old High German kleben to stick : to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly synonym see STICK
49.cleft	N: split	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): cleaved /'klEvd/; or clove /'klOv/; also clave /'klAv/; cleaved; cleav·ing Etymology: Middle English clevien, from Old English clifian; akin to Old High German kleben to stick : to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly synonym see STICK
50.clemency	disposition to be lenient in deciding punishments; mildness as of the weather; ADJ. clement	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -cies 1 a : disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due b : an act or instance of leniency 2 : pleasant mildness of weather synonym see MERCY
51.clich	\'e phrase dulled in meaning by repetition; platitude; ADJ. clich\'ed
52.clientele	body of customers	Function: noun Etymology: French clientèle, from Latin clientela, from client-, cliens : a body of clients <a shop that caters to an exclusive clientele>
53.climactic	relating to the highest point; N. climax; CF. climatic	Function: adjective : of, relating to, or constituting a climax - cli·mac·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
54.clime	climate	Function: noun Etymology: Late Latin clima : CLIMATE <traveled to warmer climes>
55.clique	small exclusive group of people	Function: noun Etymology: French : a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons; especially : one held together by common interests, views, or purposes - cliqu·ey also cliquy /'klE-kE, 'kli-/ adjective - cliqu·ish /'kli-kish/ adjective - cliqu·ish·ly adverb - cliqu·ish·ness noun
56.cloister	monastery or convent	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English cloistre, from Old French, from Medieval Latin claustrum, from Latin, bar, bolt, from claudere to close -- more at CLOSE 1 a : a monastic establishment b : an area within a monastery or convent to which the religious are normally restricted c : monastic life d : a place or state of seclusion 2 : a covered passage on the side of a court usually having one side walled and the other an open arcade or colonnade [cloister illustration]
57.clout	great influence (especially political or social); hard blow with fist	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English clut; akin to Middle High German klOz lump, Russian gluda 1 dialect chiefly British : a piece of cloth or leather : RAG 2 : a blow especially with the hand; also : a hard hit in baseball 3 : a white cloth on a stake or frame used as a target in archery 4 : PULL, INFLUENCE <political clout>
58.cloying	distasteful (because excessive); excessively sweet or sentimental; V. cloy: become unpleasant through too much sweetness or excess	Function: verb Etymology: alteration of Middle English acloien to lame, from Middle French encloer to drive in a nail, from Medieval Latin inclavare, from Latin in + clavus nail transitive senses : to surfeit with an excess usually of something orig. pleasing intransitive senses : to cause surfeit synonym see SATIATE
59.coagulate	congeal; thicken; clot; N. coagulant	Function: adjective archaic : being clotted or congealed
60.coalesce	combine; fuse; N. coalescence	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): co·a·lesced; co·a·lesc·ing Etymology: Latin coalescere, from co- + alescere to grow -- more at OLD intransitive senses 1 : to grow together 2 a : to unite into a whole : FUSE <separate townships have coalesced into a single, sprawling colony -- Donald Gould> b : to unite for a common end : join forces <people with different points of view coalesce into opposing factions -- I. L. Horowitz> 3 : to arise from the combination of distinct elements <an organized and a popular resistance immediately coalesced -- C. C. Menges> transitive senses : to cause to unite <sometimes a book coalesces a public into a mass market -- Walter Meade> synonym see MIX - co·a·les·cence /-'le-s&n(t)s/ noun - co·a·les·cent /-s&nt/ adjective
61.coalition	partnership; league; union of separate political parties	Function: noun Etymology: French, from Latin coalescere 1 a : the act of coalescing : UNION b : a body formed by the coalescing of orig. distinct elements : COMBINATION 2 : a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action - co·a·li·tion·ist /-'li-sh(&-)nist/ noun
62.coda	concluding section of a musical or literary composition	Function: noun Etymology: Italian, literally, tail, from Latin cauda 1 a : a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure b : a concluding part of a literary or dramatic work 2 : something that serves to round out, conclude, or summarize yet has its own interest
63.coddle	treat gently; indulge excessively; pamper; mollycoddle; baby; cook in water just below boiling point; Ex. coddled eggs	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): cod·dled; cod·dling /'käd-li[ng], 'kä-d&l-i[ng]/ Etymology: perhaps from caudle 1 : to cook (as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point 2 : to treat with extreme care : PAMPER - cod·dler /'käd-l&r, 'kä-d&l-&r/ noun
64.codicil	supplement to the body of a will; later addition to a will	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French codicille, from Latin codicillus, diminutive of codic-, codex 1 : a legal instrument made to modify an earlier will 2 : APPENDIX, SUPPLEMENT - cod·i·cil·la·ry /"kä-d&-'si-l&-rE/ adjective
65.codify	arrange (laws or rules) as a code; classify; N. code: system of words used instead of ordinary writing; collection of laws, rules, established social customs	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -fied; -fy·ing 1 : to reduce to a code 2 a : SYSTEMATIZE b : CLASSIFY - cod·i·fi·abil·i·ty /"kä-d&-"fI-&-'bi-l&-tE, "kO-/ noun - cod·i·fi·ca·tion /-f&-'kA-sh&n/ noun
66.coercion	use of force to get someone to object; compelling; V. coerce	Function: noun : the act, process, or power of coercing
67.coeval	living at the same time as; existing during the same period of time; contemporary; of the same age	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin coaevus, from co- + aevum age, lifetime -- more at AYE : of the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration synonym see CONTEMPORARY - coeval noun - co·e·val·i·ty /"kO-(")E-'va-l&-tE/ noun
68.cog	tooth projecting from a wheel	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English cogge, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian kug cog 1 : a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear 2 : a subordinate but vital person or part - cogged /'kägd/ adjective
69.cogent	convincing	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin cogent-, cogens, present participle of cogere to drive together, collect, from co- + agere to drive -- more at AGENT 1 : having power to compel or constrain <cogent forces> 2 a : appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : CONVINCING <cogent evidence> b : PERTINENT, RELEVANT <a cogent analysis of a problem> synonym see VALID - co·gent·ly adverb
70.cogitate	think over; ponder	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -tat·ed; -tat·ing Etymology: Latin cogitatus, past participle of cogitare to think, think about, from co- + agitare to drive, agitate transitive senses : to ponder or meditate on usually intently intransitive senses : to meditate deeply or intently synonym see THINK
71.cognate	having a common origin; related linguistically; allied by blood; similar or akin in nature; Ex. cognate languages; N.	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin cognatus, from co- + gnatus, natus, past participle of nasci to be born; akin to Latin gignere to beget -- more at KIN 1 : of the same or similar nature : generically alike 2 : related by blood; also : related on the mother's side 3 a : related by descent from the same ancestral language b of a word or morpheme : related by derivation, borrowing, or descent c of a substantive : related to a verb usually by derivation and serving as its object to reinforce the meaning - cog·nate·ly adverb
72.cognitive	having to do with knowing or perceiving related to the mental processes; N. cognition: the mental process of knowing	Function: adjective 1 : of, relating to, or involving cognition <the cognitive elements of perception -- C. H. Hamburg> 2 : based on or capable of being reduced to empirical factual knowledge - cog·ni·tive·ly adverb
73.cognizance	knowledge; ADJ. cognizant; having knowledge; aware	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English conisaunce, from Middle French conoissance, from conoistre to know, from Latin cognoscere 1 : a distinguishing mark or emblem (as a heraldic bearing) 2 a : KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS <had no cognizance of the situation> b : NOTICE, ACKNOWLEDGMENT <take cognizance of their achievement> 3 : JURISDICTION, RESPONSIBILITY
74.cohabit	live together	Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Late Latin cohabitare, from Latin co- + habitare to inhabit, from frequentative of habEre to have -- more at GIVE 1 : to live together as or as if a married couple 2 a : to live together or in company <buffaloes cohabiting with crossbred cows -- Biological Abstracts> b : to exist together <two strains in his philosophy... cohabit in each of his major works -- Justus Buchler> - co·hab·i·tant /-b&-t&nt/ noun - co·hab·i·ta·tion /(")kO-"ha-b&-'tA-sh&n/ noun
75.cohere	stick together	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): co·hered; co·her·ing Etymology: Latin cohaerEre, from co- + haerEre to stick intransitive senses 1 a : to hold together firmly as parts of the same mass; broadly : STICK, ADHERE b : to display cohesion of plant parts 2 : to hold together as a mass of parts that cohere 3 a : to become united in principles, relationships, or interests b : to be logically or aesthetically consistent transitive senses : to cause (parts or components) to cohere synonym see STICK
76.cohesion	tendency to keep together	Function: noun Etymology: Latin cohaesus, past participle of cohaerEre 1 : the act or state of sticking together tightly; especially : UNITY <the lack of cohesion in the Party -- Times Literary Supplement> 2 : union between similar plant parts or organs 3 : molecular attraction by which the particles of a body are united throughout the mass - co·he·sion·less /-l&s/ adjective
77.cohorts	group of people who share some common quality; armed band; a group of between 300 and 600 soldiers under one commander (in the ancient Rome)	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French & Latin; Middle French cohorte, from Latin cohort-, cohors -- more at COURT 1 a : one of 10 divisions of an ancient Roman legion b : a group of warriors or soldiers c : BAND, GROUP d : a group of individuals having a statistical factor (as age or class membership) in common in a demographic study <a cohort of premedical students> 2 : COMPANION, COLLEAGUE <a few of their... cohorts decided to form a company -- Burt Hochberg>
78.coiffure	hairstyle	Function: noun Etymology: French, from coiffer to cover with a coif, arrange (hair), from coife : a style or manner of arranging the hair
79.coin	make coins; invent or fabricate (a word or phrase); N. coinage: word or phrase recently invented	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, wedge, corner, from Latin cuneus wedge 1 archaic a : CORNER, CORNERSTONE, QUOIN b : WEDGE 2 a : a usually flat piece of metal issued by governmental authority as money b : metal money c : something resembling a coin especially in shape 3 : something used as if it were money (as in verbal or intellectual exchange) <perhaps wisecracks... are respectable literary coin in the U.S. -- Times Literary Supplement> <would repay him with the full coin of his mind -- Ian Fleming> 4 : something having two different and usually opposing sides -- usually used in the phrase the other side of the coin 5 : MONEY <I'm in it for the coin -- Sinclair Lewis>
80.coincidence	the chance occurrence, at the same time, of two or more seemingly connected events; V. coincide: happen at the same time; be in agreement; CF. coincident; CF. coincidental	Function: noun 1 : the act or condition of coinciding : CORRESPONDENCE 2 : the occurrence of events that happen at the same time by accident but seem to have some connection; also : any of these occurrences
81.colander	utensil with perforated bottom used for straining	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English colyndore, probably modification of Old Provençal colador, from Medieval Latin colatorium, from Latin colare to sieve, from colum sieve : a perforated utensil for washing or draining food