1. Building An Enriched Vocabulary
Lesson 9

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

3. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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