Categorical (adj): unconditional, absolute
I categorically refuse to do anything whatsoever at any
time, in any place, with anyone.
Catharsis (n) purification that brings emotional relief or
renewal
To someone with psychological problems, talking to a
psychiatrist can lead to a catharsis. A catharsis is a sometimes traumatic
event after which one feels better.
Catholic(adj) universal; embracing everything
Da Vinci was a catholic genius who excelled at everything he did.
Caustic (adj): like acid; corrosive
Paint remover is a caustic substance; if you spill it on
your skin, your skin will burn
Celibacy (n) abstinence from sex
People who practice celibacy do not practice sex
Censure (v) to condemn severely for doing something bad
The senate sometimes censures senators for breaking laws or engaging
in behavior unbecoming to an elected official.
Cerebral (adj) brainy. Intellectually refined
Your cerebrum is the biggest part of your brain. To be
cerebral is to do and care about things that really smart people do and care
about.
Chagrin (n): humiliation; embarrassed disappointment
The world chagrin is sometimes used incorrectly to mean
surprise
Charisma (n) a
magical-seeming ability to attract followers or inspire loyalty
To have charisma is to be charismatic
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