Building An Enriched Vocabulary Lesson 9

caustic Adj. – able to dissolve through chemical action; sharp and biting Synonyms: stinging, pungent, corrosive

censor Noun – an official who examines works of literature and films and looks for things to be considered offensive or immoral Verb – the act of examining for offensive or immoral material Synonyms: delete, expunge

censure Noun – open and strong criticism or disapproval Verb – to criticize severely Synonyms: reprimand, chastise, condemn

chagrin Noun – irritation, embarrassment, or humiliation Verb – the act of being embarrassed Synonyms: vexations, annoyances, mortify

charlatan Noun – anyone who claims to have skills or knowledge that he or she does not possess Synonyms: impostor, quack, humbug, fraud

chronic Adj. – continuing over a long period of time or recurring often Synonyms: prolonged, continual, constant, recurrent

circuitous Adj. – indirect or roundabout, long-winded Synonyms: rambling, meandering

circumspect Adj. – cautious or prudent Synonyms: careful, watchful, vigilant

circumvent Verb – to use deception or trickery to avoid something or someone Synonyms: bypass, dodge, evade

clandestine Adj. – concealed from view to hide Synonyms: covert, stealthy, furtive