Alphabetic C

noun

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Good / Successful

audio

celebrity - A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport

Alex didn't mind being a movie celebrity, with people always asking to take selfies with him.

noun

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Good / Pleasure

audio

chow - Food

Gina was so hungry that she was ready to eat any chow she would come across.

noun

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Other / Shape

audio

crag - A steep or rugged cliff or rock face

The rocky crag stood at the top of the hill like a watchman.

verb

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Good / Happy

audio

cavort - Jump or dance around excitedly

The kangaroos cavorted in the field without a care in the world.

noun

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Bad / Old

audio

clunker - An old, run-down vehicle or machine

The old clunker of a car hadn't worked in years and was too worthless to even move off the street.

verb

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Bad / Attack

audio

clobber - Hit (someone) hard

Muhammad Ali would frequently clobber his opponents until they couldn't get up.

verb

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Other / Wet

Url audio

cleanse - To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities.

The new policy aimed to cleanse the organization of corruption.

verb

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Good / New

Url audio

concoct - To invent or devise a plan, story, or excuse, often in a clever or dishonest way.

They concocted a brilliant plan to surprise their friend on her birthday.

adjective

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Good / Smart

Url audio

concise - Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail.

His explanation was concise, covering all the key points without unnecessary elaboration.

verb

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Bad / Old

audio

creak - To show weakness or frailty under strain.

When Willie got into his 90's, he felt he could almost hear his bones creak when we walked.

noun

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Good / New

audio

concoction - A mixture of various ingredients or elements

The bartender served Gus a Long Island Iced Tea, a concoction of various liquors that included whiskey, gin, and vodka.

noun

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Bad / Small

audio

chink - A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light

From inside the cave, a narrow chink appeared that allowed a view of the outside.