Spelling Test #12

Cacophony

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Cadence

The rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words.

Cajole

To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

Calamity

An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.

Callous

Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Camaraderie

Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

Cavort

To jump or dance around excitedly.

Candor

The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.

Canny

Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters.

Cantankerous

Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

Capacious

Having a lot of space inside; roomy.

Capitulate

To cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.

Caricature

A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated.

Capricious

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Captivate

To attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.

Carouse

To drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way.

Castigate

To reprimand severely.

Cataclysm

A large-scale and violent event in the natural world.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

Caustic

Sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.