English to English Dictionary

castigate

To reprimand someone severely.

cerebellum

The part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, which functions in coordination of voluntary movement and regulation of equilibrium and muscle tone.

circumnavigate

To sail or travel all the way around something, especially the world.

clandestine

Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

clemency

Mercy or lenience shown toward someone, especially by a person in authority or a judge.

coalescence

The fusion or growing together of different elements into a single body, mass, or whole.

colossal

Very great in size, extent, or degree; enormous.

commence

To begin or start.

compressible

Able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space or volume.

concordant

In agreement or harmony; consistent.

concurrent

Existing, happening, or done at the same time.

consternation

A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.