contrive,v.devise,concoct, invent, excogitate,scheme,plan.control,v.restrain, regulate,govern,manage,repress,direct,bridle,dominate.control,n.restraint,repression,check,hindrance;domination, ascendency,dominion, regulation, superintendence governance,command,mastery.Antonyms:unrestraint,abandon,subjection.controller,n.governor, regulator,ruler; comptroller.controversial,a.disputatious, polemical.controversy,n.dispute,contention, disoutation, altercation polemics, logomachy.convalescence,n.revalescence.convene,v.assemble, convoke, congregate.convenient,a.handy, advantageous;seasonable,timely,opportune,suitable; accessible.convent,n.nunnery,monastery,cloister, abbey, priory.Associated words: conventual, conventical, monastic.convention,n.custom,usage, conventionality;assembly,convocation, congress, diet, synod,council.conversation,n.converse, colloquy, parlance, parley, interlocution,chat,causerie, conference, confabulation, interview.conversational,a.colloquial, interlocutory.converse,v.talk,chat, commune, confabulate, parley.converse,n.intercourse,communion,conversation, parley.conversion,n.transmutation,transformation; proselytism; regeneration; appropriation,application, employment.convert,v.transform, transmute; proselyte; regenerate;appropriate,apply.convert,n.proselyte.convex,a.protuberant,bulging, gibbous.Antonym:concave.convexity,n.protuberance, gibbosity.Antonym: concavity.conveyance,n.carriage, transmission; transfer, demise,alienation, cession.convict,n.felon, prisoner,criminal,culprit, malefactor.convincing,a.cogent,persuasive, conclusive.convivial,a.festive, festal,social,jolly,gay.convocation,n.convention, congress, synod, diet,council, consistory.convoy,n.protection,escort, attendance;guard,escort.convulsion,n.spasm, paroxysm;agitation,commotion,disturbance, upheaval.cook,n.chef (chief cook).cook,v.stew, seethe, gratinate; (Colloq.) tamper with,garble,falsify.cookable,a.coctible.cooking,n.cuisine.cook-room,n.kitchen, cuisine; galley, cuddy.cool,v.chill, refrigerate;moderate,allay,calm,quiet.cool,a.deliberate,self-possessed, unexcited, dispassionate,indifferent,nonchalant,unconcerned, composed; chilling,apathetic,repellent,distant,unfriendly,ceremonious;audacious,impudent,shameless, presumptuous,flippant, presuming.cooler,n.refrigerator.cooling,n.refrigeration; gelation (Astron.)--a.refrigerant, chilling.cooling room of Roman baths.frigidarium.coolness,n.dispassion,nonchalance,indifference; (Colloq.)impudence, audacity.coon,n.raccoon, mapach.coop,n.pen, cote,mew, hutch, poultry-house.coop,v.confine, shut up,imprison, incage,mew.coöperate,v.concur,unite, worktogether; collude.coöperating,a.cooperative,auxiliary, concurrent; synergetic.coöperation,n.concurrence, workingtogether; collusion; synergism, synergy.Antonyms: antagonism,competition,opposition.coot,n.(Colloq.) dolt,dunce, dullard,simpleton.copier,n.copyist, transcriber;imitator, plagiarist.Antonym: originator.copious,a.plentiful,abundant,overflowing,ample,exuberant.copper,n.cuprum; cauldron.Associated words: cupreous, cupric, cupriferous, cuprite, cuprous, speiss, chalcopyrite, chalcography, eruginous, verdigris, chalcographer, chalcographist.copperas,n.green vitriol, sulphate ofiron, ferrous sulphate.coppice,n.copse.copse,n.thicket,brushwood,coppice, boscage, bosk.copulation,n.union, conjunction; sexualunion, coition.Associated words: intromittent, infibulation, copulatory, copulate.copy,n.transcript,reproduction, transcription, replica, replication,facsimile,duplicate, pasticcio, counterpart,counterfeit,imitation, apograph, estreat, exemplification, protocol, porotype;pattern,model,original,example, precedent;manuscript.copy,v.transcribe,reproduce,trace,duplicate;imitate,ape,follow; exemplify.copying machine.copygraph, polygraph.copyist,n.transcriber,copier;imitator, plagiarist.coquette,n.flirt.coral,n.madrepora, madrepore.cord,n.string,twine, torsade.cordial,a.hearty,sincere,affectionate;strengthening, invigorating,cheering.cordiality,n.sincerity, heartiness,ardor,empressement.cork,n.stopper, stopple, shive.Associated words: cloop, phelloplastics, phelloplastic, subereous, suberin, phellogen.corn,n.maize, Indiancorn; clavus.corner,n.angle, cusp, cantle, bight,coin, quoin, coigne;nook,recess,niche;direction, quarter.corner,v.nonplus,pose,perplex,confuse.cornerwise,adv.diagonally.cornhouse,n.granary.corporal,a.bodily, corporeal,material.corpse,n.remains,relics, cadaver; carcass; mummy.Associated words: cadaverous, cadaveric, necrophilism, necrophilous,carrion, necrophobia, necrogenic, necrogenous, necrotomy, necropsy,coffin, bier, catafalque, vespillo,cremate,cremation, crematory, crematorium, embalm, embalming.correct,a.accurate,right,exact,precise.Antonyms:incorrect,erroneous.correct,v.rectify, amend, emend,right;reprove,discipline;counteract,modify.correctible,a.rectifiable.correction,n.rectification, amendment, emendation;discipline,punishment;counteraction.corrective,a.rectifying, reformatory, correctory, disciplinary emendatory.correctness,n.accuracy, inerrancy,exactness,precision.Antonyms:incorrectness,inaccuracy, inexactness,error.correspond,v.accord, comport,tally, correlate,harmonize,agree.correspondence,n.adaptation,agreement, congruity, concurrence, homology;letters.correspondent,a.conformable, congruous.corrode,v.erode,canker; consume, wearaway.corrosion,n.erosion.corrosive,a.erosive, eroding, corroding; vexing,carking, fretting.corrupt,a.spoiled,tainted, addled,rotten,decaying; vitiated, depraved,dissolute,venal,unprincipled,unscrupulous,vicious,purchasable,mercenary.corrupt,v.rot,spoil, deprave,vitiate,pervert,debase,demoralize,defile, infect,pollute.corruption,n.putrefaction,decay;pollution,vitiation: improbity, venality, depravity, demoralization,dishonesty,bribery, subornation.Antonyms: incorruption,honesty.cortège,n.procession.cosmopolitan,n.cosmopolite.cost,n.charge,expense, price,outlay; detriment,loss.costemonger,n.fruiterer, costardmonger, coster.costiveness,n.constipation.costly,a.expensive,dear, high-priced; sumptuous,rich.cot,n.cottage,hut;pen,coop, cote;cradle,crib.coterie,n.clique,set,circle.cottage,n.cot,cabin, lodge, casino, bungalow, chalet, hacienda, croft,hovel,shack,bower,shanty.cottage cheese.smearcase.cottager,n.cotter, cottier.couch,n.lounge,sofa,bed.cough,n.Associated words: bechic, tussicular, pectoral, tussive.council,n.aldermen, cabinet;assembly,junta,junto, camarilla, synod, cabal.council-chamber,n.audience-room, divan.counsel,n.consultation;prudence,deliberation,forethought;advice, admonition,suggestion.Associated words:mentorial, monitorial, admonitory.counsel,v.advise, admonish.counselor,n.adviser,mentor,monitor, admonitor;lawyer, attorney.count,v.enumerate,number;esteem,consider,reckon,judge,think.count,n.numbering.countenance,n.face, visage, features;support, goodwill,encouragement.--v.encourage,favor,approve.counter,a.contrary,opposite,antagonistic.counteract,v.defeat,frustrate,contravene,neutralize.counteraction,n.frustration,contravention, neutralization.counterbalance,v.counterpoise, countervail, equiponderate,balance.counterfeit,a.false,fraudulent,spurious, fictitious,sham,mock,feigned.countermand,v.revoke,cancel, rescind,recall.--n.revocation, rescission.counterpoint,n.polyphony.counterpoise,v.counterbalance,balance, equiponderate.countersign,n.watchword,password,consigne.counterterm,n.antonym.counting frame.abacus.count out.exclude.countrified,a.rude,uncourtly,rustic, bucolic,rural.country,n.region,territory; nation; ruralparts, farmingregion.Associated words:patriotism, patriot, patriotic, incivism, compatriot, expatriate, expatriation, deport, deportation, repatriate, repatriation, national,rusticate, rustication.country,a.rural,rustic, agrestic.countryman,n.compatriot, fellow-citizen;farmer, granger husbandman,rustic;peasant; (country bumpkin)yokel, carl, clod,clodhopper,churl, yahoo.county,n.shire.couple,n.two,pair,brace,span,couplet,team.couple,v.join,link,connect; copulate.couplet,n.distich.courage,n.intrepidity,heroism,bravery,gallantry,hardihood, fortitude,valor, fearlessness,pluck,prowess.Antonyms: Seecowardiceandfear.courageous,a.intrepid,brave,heroic,gallant,hardy,bold,fearless,valiant, valorous,dauntless,chivalrous,plucky, daring, lion-hearted.courier,n.messenger,runner; estafet.course,n.progress,passage;direction,bearing;heat,bout,round; procedure;sequence,routine,order, successionregularity; career; series.court,n.tribunal, judicatory, judicature, judiciary,forum, mall;courtyard, quadrangle, cortile; jurisdiction; royalhousehold, princelyretinue; assize.Associated words: curialistic, aulic,judicial, judiciary, forensic, docket, tipstaff,beadle, apparitor,summoner,dies judicus, dies non.court,v.woo,spark;solicit,seek,allure,attract,invite.courteous,a.deferential,polite,debonair,gracious, urbane,civil,respectful.courtesan,n.prostitute,harlot, demirep,amorosa,bona roba.courtesy,n.politeness, urbanity,civility, complaisance;favor,indulgence; curtsy.courtly,a.elegant,dignified,polite.courtyard,n.court, quadrangle, area, cortile,yard; patio, (Sp. America).cove,n.bay,recess, bight,inlet.covenant,n.compact,agreement,pact, concordat.cover,v.overspread, overlay, thatch,hide, conceal,secrete;comprise, embrace, embody,comprehend; copulate with,serve.cover,n.lid,covering,case,canopy,awning,tilt, roof, casing, cope, capsule,envelope;shelter,protection,defense,safeguard; counterpane,quilt, coverlet,spread;covert,underbrush, undergrowth, underwood,jungle,bush; plate.covered,a.covert, screened,sheltered, protected,hidden.covering,n.cover,wrapper,sheath, pavilion.covert,a.secret,hidden,disguised,clandestine,stealthy.covert,n.shelter,refuge,retreat; underwood,jungle,thicket.covetousness,n.cupidity,avarice, greed.cow,n.female of bovineanimals; heifer (young cow); maverick.Associated words: bovine, Bos, moo,low, lowing, farrow, beef,neat, moolley, vachery, chiche-vache, milch.cow,v.overawe,daunt, intimidate,scare, dishearten.coward,n.craven,dastard,poltroon, milksop,recreant.cowardice,n.pusillanimity, poltroonery, dastardy,recreancy,timidity, cowardliness.cowardly,a.craven,pusillanimous,dastard, dastardly,poltroon,recreant, timorous, white-livered, chicken-heartedfaint-hearted, spiritless.cowboy,n.cattle herder, drover,herdsman, vaquero.cowcatcher,n.pilot.cow doctor.veterinarian, veterinary,veterinary surgeon.cower,v.crouch,squat;quail,cringe.cowlike,a.bovine.coworker,n.colleague, coagent, collaborator,associate.cowpox,n.vaccinia, kinepox, cowpock, kinepock.coxcomb,n.fop,dandy,dude, popinjay,exquisite.coy,a.shy,modest,retiring,demure,reserved.cozy,a.snug;talkative, chatty,sociable.crab,n.crustacean, mollusk.crabbed,a.Seecross.crabs,n. pl.Cancer, Crustacea, Mollusca, Brachyura.Associated words: crustacean, cancriform, cancerite, cancrine, cancroid, lobster, carcinology, brachyurean, cancrivorous, cancrophagous, carcinoid, carcinomorphic.crack,n.chink,crevice,cranny, fissure,rift,rime,rent,cleft, interstice;rupture,breach,flaw;report,clap, pop,explosion,snap.
contrive,v.devise,concoct, invent, excogitate,scheme,plan.
control,v.restrain, regulate,govern,manage,repress,direct,bridle,dominate.
control,n.restraint,repression,check,hindrance;domination, ascendency,dominion, regulation, superintendence governance,command,mastery.Antonyms:unrestraint,abandon,subjection.
controller,n.governor, regulator,ruler; comptroller.
controversial,a.disputatious, polemical.
controversy,n.dispute,contention, disoutation, altercation polemics, logomachy.
convalescence,n.revalescence.
convene,v.assemble, convoke, congregate.
convenient,a.handy, advantageous;seasonable,timely,opportune,suitable; accessible.
convent,n.nunnery,monastery,cloister, abbey, priory.Associated words: conventual, conventical, monastic.
convention,n.custom,usage, conventionality;assembly,convocation, congress, diet, synod,council.
conversation,n.converse, colloquy, parlance, parley, interlocution,chat,causerie, conference, confabulation, interview.
conversational,a.colloquial, interlocutory.
converse,v.talk,chat, commune, confabulate, parley.
converse,n.intercourse,communion,conversation, parley.
conversion,n.transmutation,transformation; proselytism; regeneration; appropriation,application, employment.
convert,v.transform, transmute; proselyte; regenerate;appropriate,apply.
convert,n.proselyte.
convex,a.protuberant,bulging, gibbous.Antonym:concave.
convexity,n.protuberance, gibbosity.Antonym: concavity.
conveyance,n.carriage, transmission; transfer, demise,alienation, cession.
convict,n.felon, prisoner,criminal,culprit, malefactor.
convincing,a.cogent,persuasive, conclusive.
convivial,a.festive, festal,social,jolly,gay.
convocation,n.convention, congress, synod, diet,council, consistory.
convoy,n.protection,escort, attendance;guard,escort.
convulsion,n.spasm, paroxysm;agitation,commotion,disturbance, upheaval.
cook,n.chef (chief cook).
cook,v.stew, seethe, gratinate; (Colloq.) tamper with,garble,falsify.
cookable,a.coctible.
cooking,n.cuisine.
cook-room,n.kitchen, cuisine; galley, cuddy.
cool,v.chill, refrigerate;moderate,allay,calm,quiet.
cool,a.deliberate,self-possessed, unexcited, dispassionate,indifferent,nonchalant,unconcerned, composed; chilling,apathetic,repellent,distant,unfriendly,ceremonious;audacious,impudent,shameless, presumptuous,flippant, presuming.
cooler,n.refrigerator.
cooling,n.refrigeration; gelation (Astron.)--a.refrigerant, chilling.
cooling room of Roman baths.frigidarium.
coolness,n.dispassion,nonchalance,indifference; (Colloq.)impudence, audacity.
coon,n.raccoon, mapach.
coop,n.pen, cote,mew, hutch, poultry-house.
coop,v.confine, shut up,imprison, incage,mew.
coöperate,v.concur,unite, worktogether; collude.
coöperating,a.cooperative,auxiliary, concurrent; synergetic.
coöperation,n.concurrence, workingtogether; collusion; synergism, synergy.Antonyms: antagonism,competition,opposition.
coot,n.(Colloq.) dolt,dunce, dullard,simpleton.
copier,n.copyist, transcriber;imitator, plagiarist.Antonym: originator.
copious,a.plentiful,abundant,overflowing,ample,exuberant.
copper,n.cuprum; cauldron.Associated words: cupreous, cupric, cupriferous, cuprite, cuprous, speiss, chalcopyrite, chalcography, eruginous, verdigris, chalcographer, chalcographist.
copperas,n.green vitriol, sulphate ofiron, ferrous sulphate.
coppice,n.copse.
copse,n.thicket,brushwood,coppice, boscage, bosk.
copulation,n.union, conjunction; sexualunion, coition.Associated words: intromittent, infibulation, copulatory, copulate.
copy,n.transcript,reproduction, transcription, replica, replication,facsimile,duplicate, pasticcio, counterpart,counterfeit,imitation, apograph, estreat, exemplification, protocol, porotype;pattern,model,original,example, precedent;manuscript.
copy,v.transcribe,reproduce,trace,duplicate;imitate,ape,follow; exemplify.
copying machine.copygraph, polygraph.
copyist,n.transcriber,copier;imitator, plagiarist.
coquette,n.flirt.
coral,n.madrepora, madrepore.
cord,n.string,twine, torsade.
cordial,a.hearty,sincere,affectionate;strengthening, invigorating,cheering.
cordiality,n.sincerity, heartiness,ardor,empressement.
cork,n.stopper, stopple, shive.Associated words: cloop, phelloplastics, phelloplastic, subereous, suberin, phellogen.
corn,n.maize, Indiancorn; clavus.
corner,n.angle, cusp, cantle, bight,coin, quoin, coigne;nook,recess,niche;direction, quarter.
corner,v.nonplus,pose,perplex,confuse.
cornerwise,adv.diagonally.
cornhouse,n.granary.
corporal,a.bodily, corporeal,material.
corpse,n.remains,relics, cadaver; carcass; mummy.Associated words: cadaverous, cadaveric, necrophilism, necrophilous,carrion, necrophobia, necrogenic, necrogenous, necrotomy, necropsy,coffin, bier, catafalque, vespillo,cremate,cremation, crematory, crematorium, embalm, embalming.
correct,a.accurate,right,exact,precise.Antonyms:incorrect,erroneous.
correct,v.rectify, amend, emend,right;reprove,discipline;counteract,modify.
correctible,a.rectifiable.
correction,n.rectification, amendment, emendation;discipline,punishment;counteraction.
corrective,a.rectifying, reformatory, correctory, disciplinary emendatory.
correctness,n.accuracy, inerrancy,exactness,precision.Antonyms:incorrectness,inaccuracy, inexactness,error.
correspond,v.accord, comport,tally, correlate,harmonize,agree.
correspondence,n.adaptation,agreement, congruity, concurrence, homology;letters.
correspondent,a.conformable, congruous.
corrode,v.erode,canker; consume, wearaway.
corrosion,n.erosion.
corrosive,a.erosive, eroding, corroding; vexing,carking, fretting.
corrupt,a.spoiled,tainted, addled,rotten,decaying; vitiated, depraved,dissolute,venal,unprincipled,unscrupulous,vicious,purchasable,mercenary.
corrupt,v.rot,spoil, deprave,vitiate,pervert,debase,demoralize,defile, infect,pollute.
corruption,n.putrefaction,decay;pollution,vitiation: improbity, venality, depravity, demoralization,dishonesty,bribery, subornation.Antonyms: incorruption,honesty.
cortège,n.procession.
cosmopolitan,n.cosmopolite.
cost,n.charge,expense, price,outlay; detriment,loss.
costemonger,n.fruiterer, costardmonger, coster.
costiveness,n.constipation.
costly,a.expensive,dear, high-priced; sumptuous,rich.
cot,n.cottage,hut;pen,coop, cote;cradle,crib.
coterie,n.clique,set,circle.
cottage,n.cot,cabin, lodge, casino, bungalow, chalet, hacienda, croft,hovel,shack,bower,shanty.
cottage cheese.smearcase.
cottager,n.cotter, cottier.
couch,n.lounge,sofa,bed.
cough,n.Associated words: bechic, tussicular, pectoral, tussive.
council,n.aldermen, cabinet;assembly,junta,junto, camarilla, synod, cabal.
council-chamber,n.audience-room, divan.
counsel,n.consultation;prudence,deliberation,forethought;advice, admonition,suggestion.Associated words:mentorial, monitorial, admonitory.
counsel,v.advise, admonish.
counselor,n.adviser,mentor,monitor, admonitor;lawyer, attorney.
count,v.enumerate,number;esteem,consider,reckon,judge,think.
count,n.numbering.
countenance,n.face, visage, features;support, goodwill,encouragement.--v.encourage,favor,approve.
counter,a.contrary,opposite,antagonistic.
counteract,v.defeat,frustrate,contravene,neutralize.
counteraction,n.frustration,contravention, neutralization.
counterbalance,v.counterpoise, countervail, equiponderate,balance.
counterfeit,a.false,fraudulent,spurious, fictitious,sham,mock,feigned.
countermand,v.revoke,cancel, rescind,recall.--n.revocation, rescission.
counterpoint,n.polyphony.
counterpoise,v.counterbalance,balance, equiponderate.
countersign,n.watchword,password,consigne.
counterterm,n.antonym.
counting frame.abacus.
count out.exclude.
countrified,a.rude,uncourtly,rustic, bucolic,rural.
country,n.region,territory; nation; ruralparts, farmingregion.Associated words:patriotism, patriot, patriotic, incivism, compatriot, expatriate, expatriation, deport, deportation, repatriate, repatriation, national,rusticate, rustication.
country,a.rural,rustic, agrestic.
countryman,n.compatriot, fellow-citizen;farmer, granger husbandman,rustic;peasant; (country bumpkin)yokel, carl, clod,clodhopper,churl, yahoo.
county,n.shire.
couple,n.two,pair,brace,span,couplet,team.
couple,v.join,link,connect; copulate.
couplet,n.distich.
courage,n.intrepidity,heroism,bravery,gallantry,hardihood, fortitude,valor, fearlessness,pluck,prowess.Antonyms: Seecowardiceandfear.
courageous,a.intrepid,brave,heroic,gallant,hardy,bold,fearless,valiant, valorous,dauntless,chivalrous,plucky, daring, lion-hearted.
courier,n.messenger,runner; estafet.
course,n.progress,passage;direction,bearing;heat,bout,round; procedure;sequence,routine,order, successionregularity; career; series.
court,n.tribunal, judicatory, judicature, judiciary,forum, mall;courtyard, quadrangle, cortile; jurisdiction; royalhousehold, princelyretinue; assize.Associated words: curialistic, aulic,judicial, judiciary, forensic, docket, tipstaff,beadle, apparitor,summoner,dies judicus, dies non.
court,v.woo,spark;solicit,seek,allure,attract,invite.
courteous,a.deferential,polite,debonair,gracious, urbane,civil,respectful.
courtesan,n.prostitute,harlot, demirep,amorosa,bona roba.
courtesy,n.politeness, urbanity,civility, complaisance;favor,indulgence; curtsy.
courtly,a.elegant,dignified,polite.
courtyard,n.court, quadrangle, area, cortile,yard; patio, (Sp. America).
cove,n.bay,recess, bight,inlet.
covenant,n.compact,agreement,pact, concordat.
cover,v.overspread, overlay, thatch,hide, conceal,secrete;comprise, embrace, embody,comprehend; copulate with,serve.
cover,n.lid,covering,case,canopy,awning,tilt, roof, casing, cope, capsule,envelope;shelter,protection,defense,safeguard; counterpane,quilt, coverlet,spread;covert,underbrush, undergrowth, underwood,jungle,bush; plate.
covered,a.covert, screened,sheltered, protected,hidden.
covering,n.cover,wrapper,sheath, pavilion.
covert,a.secret,hidden,disguised,clandestine,stealthy.
covert,n.shelter,refuge,retreat; underwood,jungle,thicket.
covetousness,n.cupidity,avarice, greed.
cow,n.female of bovineanimals; heifer (young cow); maverick.Associated words: bovine, Bos, moo,low, lowing, farrow, beef,neat, moolley, vachery, chiche-vache, milch.
cow,v.overawe,daunt, intimidate,scare, dishearten.
coward,n.craven,dastard,poltroon, milksop,recreant.
cowardice,n.pusillanimity, poltroonery, dastardy,recreancy,timidity, cowardliness.
cowardly,a.craven,pusillanimous,dastard, dastardly,poltroon,recreant, timorous, white-livered, chicken-heartedfaint-hearted, spiritless.
cowboy,n.cattle herder, drover,herdsman, vaquero.
cowcatcher,n.pilot.
cow doctor.veterinarian, veterinary,veterinary surgeon.
cower,v.crouch,squat;quail,cringe.
cowlike,a.bovine.
coworker,n.colleague, coagent, collaborator,associate.
cowpox,n.vaccinia, kinepox, cowpock, kinepock.
coxcomb,n.fop,dandy,dude, popinjay,exquisite.
coy,a.shy,modest,retiring,demure,reserved.
cozy,a.snug;talkative, chatty,sociable.
crab,n.crustacean, mollusk.
crabbed,a.Seecross.
crabs,n. pl.Cancer, Crustacea, Mollusca, Brachyura.Associated words: crustacean, cancriform, cancerite, cancrine, cancroid, lobster, carcinology, brachyurean, cancrivorous, cancrophagous, carcinoid, carcinomorphic.
crack,n.chink,crevice,cranny, fissure,rift,rime,rent,cleft, interstice;rupture,breach,flaw;report,clap, pop,explosion,snap.