Vocab Words List C & D

For Winikur's

Cacophony (n)

Tremendous noise, disharmonious sound

Cadence (n)

Rhythm, progression of sound

Cajole (v)

To urge, coax

Calamity (n)

An event with disastrous consequences

Calibrate (v)

To set, standardize

Callous (adj)

Harsh, cold, unfeeling

Calumny (n)

An attempt to spoil someone’s reputation by spreading lies

Camaraderie (n)

 Brotherhood, jovial unity

Candor (n)

Honesty, frankness

Canny (adj)

Shrewd, careful

Daunting (adj)

Intimidating, causing one to lose courage

Dearth (n)

A lack, scarcity 

Debacle (n)

A disastrous failure, disruption

Debase (v)

To lower the quality or esteem of something

Debauch (v)

To corrupt by means of sensual pleasure

Debunk (v)

To expose the falseness of something

Decorous (adj)

Socially proper, appropriate

Decry (v)

To criticize openly 

Deface (v)

To ruin or injure something’s appearance

Defamatory (adj)

Harmful toward another’s reputation