confrontational -
Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way.
The manager’s confrontational tone created tension among the staff.
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cackle -
To laugh in a loud, high voice
The witch would cackle her high pitched laugh as she added the spices to the magic drink that would cause the young princess to sleep for 20 years.
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cajole -
To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
Diana told her dad that he looked handsome today, hoping she could cajole him into handing over her allowance sooner.
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clamor -
To shout loudly and insistently.
For several minutes at the end of the concert, the fans clamored for the band to play one more song.
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contiguous -
Things that are next to each other along a common border.
California and Mexico have a coastline that is contiguous.
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counterintuitive -
Contrarhy to what one would expect, but nevertheless true.
When perparing for the marathon, it may be counterintuitive, but sometimes it's good to take a day off and rest rather than running that day.
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clarity -
The ability to think about or understand something clearly
Discussions during group therapy helped Max have greater clarity about the challenges that confronted him.
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cryptic -
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
When the lost settlement of Roanoke was discovered, the only indication that something strange had happened was a cryptic sign carved into a tree.
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careen -
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
As the old bus speedily careened around the narrow and steep mountain Tibetan roads, Fred wondered if he would make it safely to interview the guru monk for his magazine article.
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comprehensive -
Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
The Master's program in finance was a comprehensive program that enables Bill to graduate and get a job right away as an accountant.
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catastrophe -
An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster
The Great Chicago Fire was a major catastrophe that nearly destroyed the city.
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clump -
A compacted mass or lump of something
Torrie was impressed that the small clump of soil was enough for a plant to sprout from it.
