English to English Dictionary

circumspection

The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.

clamber

To climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.

clandestine

Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

cleansable

Capable of being cleansed or thoroughly cleaned.

clue

A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or the solution of a mystery.

coalescence

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

coalition

An alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states.

cobbler

A person who mends shoes as a trade.

cockpit crew

The personnel responsible for operating the flight controls of an aircraft, typically consisting of the pilot, co-pilot, and sometimes a flight engineer.

cogitation

The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation.

cognitive-bias

A systematic error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information in the world around them.

cognomen

An extra personal name given to an ancient Roman citizen, in addition to the praenomen and nomen; a surname or family name.