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A container, typically placed in a public area or shop, used to collect voluntary monetary donations for a charitable organization or cause.

“She dropped a few coins into the charity box by the checkout counter.”

A person falsely claiming to have special knowledge, skill, or qualifications; a fraud, fake, or quack.

“The self-proclaimed psychic was eventually exposed as a charlatan who preyed on vulnerable grieving families.”

The power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; an attractive feature.

“She possesses a natural charm that puts everyone at ease.”

Burned and blackened on the surface.

“The edges of the Neapolitan pizza crust were perfectly charred from the wood-fired oven, adding a smoky flavor.”

A colony established by a group of settlers who had been given a formal document (charter) by the monarch granting them certain rights, privileges, and powers of self-governance.

“Rhode Island and Connecticut operated as charter colonies, enjoying a high degree of self-government during the colonial period.”

A deep fissure, gorge, or abyss in the earth's surface.

“The hikers peered nervously into the dark chasm that split the mountain trail.”

A testing device consisting of rollers upon which a vehicle's drive wheels are placed, used to measure the power, torque, and performance characteristics of the vehicle as delivered to the road surface.

“The tuner strapped the sports car onto the chassis dynamometer to calibrate the new fuel injection map.”

Made humble or subdued by a setback, suffering, or a reprimand.

“A chastened company management promised to be more transparent with investors after the financial scandal.”

To rebuke or reprimand severely; to criticize someone harshly for their behavior.

“The director chastised the team for their lack of preparation before the product launch.”

A large French country house, castle, or stately residence, often associated with a wine-producing estate.

“They spent their summer vacation touring historic chateaus in the Loire Valley.”

To talk rapidly and incessantly about trivial matters.

“The children chattered excitedly about their upcoming field trip.”

Making a series of quick, fast, or clicking sounds; talking rapidly and incessantly about trivial matters.

“The chattering children filled the playground with laughter.”

An archaic or dialectal spelling of chalk; a soft, white, porous sedimentary carbonate rock, or a piece of this material used for writing or drawing.

“The schoolmaster reached for a piece of chawk to demonstrate the equation on the slate.”

A person who is unwilling to spend money; a miserly or stingy person.

“He's such a cheapskate that he always finds an excuse not to leave a tip at restaurants.”

To act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game, examination, or relationship.

“He cheated on the final exam by looking at his neighbor's answer sheet.”