Blackbook of English Vocabulary - One Word Substitutions

Vocabulary flashcards generated from the Blackbook of English Vocabulary One Word Substitutions list.

Chagrin

Vexation for humiliation or disappointment

Change

Replacing something with something else

Changeling

A child who is believed to have been secretly left in exchange for another

Chapel

A small building/room used for christian worship in a school, prison, large private house, etc.

Charisma

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire or influence others

Charismatic

Exercising a compelling charm which inspires devotion in others

Charlatan

A person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill

Chase

Run after in order to catch or catch up with

Chasm

A deep fissure in the earth's surface

Chassis

The base frame of car or other wheel vehicle

Chastise

To criticise someone severely

Chauffeur

A person employed to drive a private or hired car

Chiromancy

Palm reading

Choir

A group of singers in a church

Chore

A routine task, especially a household one

Choreographer

One who plans the steps and moves in a dance

Chronic

A disease persisting for a long time or recurring again and again

Chronicle

A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their Occurrence

Chronological

The order of their occurrence

Chronology

An arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence

Chronometer

An instrument for measuring time accurately in spite of motion or variations in temperature, humidity, and air pressure

Churlish

Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

Chutzpah

Extreme self-confidence or audacity

Circumlocution

The use of many words where only a few are necessary

Circum circumstantial

Clues available at a scene