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Noun: caricature Pronunciation: (‘ka-ri-ku,tyur) Caricature meaning: A drawing that makes someone look funny or foolish because some part of the person’s appearance is exaggerated;A representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect. Someone or …

Verb: castigate Pronunciation: (‘kas-tu,geyt) Castigate meaning: To criticize someone harshly. Subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism.Inflict severe punishment on. Censure severely. Synonyms: chastise, penalize, punish Quotations: Jimmy Carter – I have been reluctant to publicly castigate …

Noun: cat-o’-nine-tails Pronunciation: (,ka-tu’nIn,teylz) Cat-o’-nine-tails meaning: A whip made of usually nine knotted cords fastened to a handle. Origin: From the resemblance of its scars to the scratches of a cat. Sample sentences: I have …

Noun: catapult Pronunciation: (‘ka-tu,pult) Catapult meaning: An ancient weapon used for throwing large rocks or a plaything consisting of a ‘Y’ shaped stick with elastic between the arms which is used to propel small stones. A …

Noun: canoe Pronunciation: (ku’noo) Canoe meaning: A long and narrow boat that is pointed at both ends and  is moved by a paddle with one blade. A small and light boat with both ends sharp and usually …

Noun: calisthenics Pronunciation: (ka-lis’the-niks) Calisthenics meaning:  Light exercises designed to promote general fitness, strength. The practice of calisthenic exercises which are systematic, rhythmic bodily exercises performed usually without apparatus. I have a video illustrating several …

Verb: coddle Pronunciation: (ko-d(u)l) Coddle meaning: To treat with excessive tenderness; to pamper I was coddled and cosseted by my parents. The Clinton administration has coddled dictators as few have coddled before. They’re big boys …

Noun: chasm Pronunciation: (ka-zum) Chasm meaning: A deep crack in the earth’s surface. Synonyms: abyss , abysm, gulf Meaning 2 : a marked division or breach in relations between persons or groups. Sample sentence : Gandhiji …

Noun: cornice Pronunciation: (kor-nis) Cornice meaning: A horizontal moulded projection crowning a building or structure. A moulding round the wall of a room just below the ceiling. The topmost projecting part of an entablature Verb …

Noun: clump Pronunciation: (klu`mp) Clump meaning: Small group of plants growing closely together Synonyms : bunch, cluster A mass or lump of something Synonyms : chunk, clod, glob A heavy dull sound (as made by …