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Dictionary: cogitation
DEFINITION: (noun) Thoughtful consideration; meditation.

Dictionary: callous
DEFINITION: (adjective) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling.

Dictionary: cocksure
DEFINITION: (adjective) Marked by excessive confidence.

Dictionary: complaisant
DEFINITION: (adjective) Exhibiting a desire or willingness to please.

Dictionary: char
DEFINITION: (verb) Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color.

Dictionary: centromere
DEFINITION: (noun) The most condensed and constricted region of a chromosome, to which the spindle fiber is attached during mitosis.

Dictionary: corporeal
DEFINITION: (adjective) Of a material nature; tangible.

Dictionary: coltish
DEFINITION: (adjective) Lively and playful; frisky.

Dictionary: cathexis
DEFINITION: (noun) Concentration of emotional energy on an object or idea.

Dictionary: craven
DEFINITION: (adjective) Characterized by abject fear; cowardly.

Dictionary: conniption
DEFINITION: (noun) A fit of violent emotion, such as anger or panic.

Dictionary: cudbear
DEFINITION: (noun) A purplish-red dye derived from certain lichens.

Dictionary: charwoman
DEFINITION: (noun) A woman hired to do cleaning or similar work, usually in a large building.

Dictionary: conflux
DEFINITION: (noun) A flowing together.

Dictionary: conversant
DEFINITION: (adjective) Well informed about or knowing thoroughly.

Dictionary: condescending
DEFINITION: (adjective) Displaying a patronizingly superior attitude.

Dictionary: chiffonier
DEFINITION: (noun) A narrow high chest of drawers or bureau, often with a mirror attached.

Dictionary: chaise
DEFINITION: (noun) A long chair; for reclining.

Dictionary: cinematographer
DEFINITION: (noun) A photographer who operates a movie camera.

Dictionary: consign
DEFINITION: (verb) To give over to the care of another; entrust.