English words starting with C

the state of being aware of and able to think about what is happening around you or what you are doing

The process of making people aware of important social or political issues, especially in order to encourage them to take action.

To enlist someone compulsorily into the armed forces.

To enroll someone into the armed forces by compulsion.

Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

To make or declare something sacred, especially in a religious ceremony.

Made or declared sacred; dedicated formally to a religious or divine purpose.

The act of making something holy or sacred in a religious ceremony.

Following one after another in an unbroken or logical sequence.

Following one after another without interruption.

involving the consent of all the people involved.

in a way that involves the consent of all people or parties concerned.

A general agreement among a group of people.

The process of working toward achieving general agreement among a group.

permission or agreement for something to happen

Agreeing to something or giving permission.

a result or effect of an action, condition, or event.

following as a result or effect

Important; significant

as a result; therefore.

an organization dedicated to the preservation of natural resources, such as land, water, or wildlife.

The protection of the natural environment, plants, and animals.

having a strong concern for protecting the environment and natural resources

a person who advocates or acts for the protection and preservation of the environment and wildlife.

The tendency to resist great or sudden change and to preserve traditional institutions and practices.

opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values

describing a political stance, policy, or person that combines elements of both conservative and liberal ideologies.

In a cautious, moderate, and restrained manner, avoiding excess or risk.

a political and social philosophy that promotes retaining traditional social institutions and values, and is cautious about change or innovation.

a person who is responsible for repairing and preserving works of art, buildings, or other things of cultural or environmental importance

a school where students study music, theatre, or dance

to protect something from being damaged, destroyed, or wasted

(of a quantity, property, or phenomenon) remaining constant in a system, especially in a closed system undergoing physical or chemical change.

a person who conserves or preserves something, especially a person in charge of maintaining a museum, art collection, or historic site.

To think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.

large or significant in size, amount, or extent.

By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent; significantly.

Thinking about the rights and feelings of other people; showing kindness toward others.

In a way that shows careful thought for the needs and feelings of other people; thoughtfully and kindly.

The act of thinking carefully about something.

Thought about carefully and deliberately.

used to show that you are thinking about a particular fact when giving your opinion

a trusted advisor or counselor, especially to a person in a position of power, such as a mafia leader.

to give or send something to a person or place to be looked after or sold

The act of consigning goods or the goods consigned.

A person or company that sends goods to someone, especially for sale.

(consist of) to be formed or made up of

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or of always happening in a similar way.

Always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way.

in a way that does not change and continues for a period of time

Relating to or denoting a form of government based on the cooperation of distinct social and political groups, especially in a multi-ethnic society.

comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.

to give comfort or sympathy to someone who is sad or disappointed

A person or thing that provides comfort to someone who is distressed or sad.

to make something stronger or more solid

combined into a single, more effective, or more coherent whole.

the action or process of making something stronger or more solid.

a person or company that combines several smaller items, such as cargo shipments or financial debts, into a single larger unit for more efficient handling or management.

providing comfort to someone who is sad or disappointed

in a manner that gives comfort or sympathy to someone who is sad or disappointed

A clear soup made by boiling meat, bones, and vegetables, then straining the liquid.

A pleasing combination of sounds, especially in music or speech.

A speech sound made by partly or completely stopping the flow of air through the mouth.

a wife, husband, or companion, in particular the spouse of a reigning monarch

A group of companies, banks, etc., that work together on a particular project.

Belonging to the same species.

A summary or overview of a subject, especially in written form; a synopsis.

Very easy to see or notice; attracting attention.

in a way that is very noticeable or obvious; easily seen.

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

a person who takes part in a conspiracy.

relating to or suggesting a secret plan made by a group of people to do something unlawful or harmful.

To secretly plan with others to do something illegal or harmful.

A police officer of the lowest rank, especially in a town or rural area.

The police force of a particular area or country

the quality of staying the same and not changing

Happening all the time or repeatedly.

Relating to the Roman emperor Constantine the Great (c. 272–337 AD), his reign, or his policies, especially the establishment of Christianity as the state religion.

continuously over a period of time; always.

a named group of stars in the sky, often forming a pattern, as officially defined by astronomers.

a feeling of great surprise, shock, or worry that makes you unable to think clearly or act

To cause constipation in; to block or clog up.

(of a person) unable to empty the bowels easily and comfortably

a condition in which it is difficult to empty the bowels

a district whose voters elect a representative to a legislative body.

a member of a constituency who elects or is represented by an elected official.

To be or be considered as something

Formed or composed of specified parts or elements; established.

The system of laws and basic principles that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by.

related to or in accordance with the constitution of a state or organization.

The belief that a government's authority is determined by a body of fundamental laws or principles.

a person who believes that a government should be based on a constitution and that its powers are limited by it.

the quality or state of being in accordance with a constitution, especially the u.s. constitution.

in a way that is in accordance with a political constitution

forming a part of something; making something what it is; essential

To force someone to do something or to behave in a particular way.

Appearing forced, unnatural, or not relaxed.

Limiting or restricting someone or something.

a thing that limits or restricts something

To make something narrower, tighter, or less free to move, especially by squeezing or surrounding it.

made narrower, tighter, or more restricted, especially by pressure or squeezing.

Making something narrower or tighter, especially by squeezing or applying pressure.

The action of making something narrower or tighter; the state of being narrowed or tightened.

having the effect of making something narrower, tighter, or more restricted.

A snake that kills its prey by coiling around it and squeezing.

to cause to contract or shrink; to draw together or compress.

To build or make something physical, such as a road, building, or machine.

Built or created by putting parts together.

A test question or task that requires the person being tested to create their own answer, often at length, rather than selecting from given options.

The quality or state of having been deliberately built, assembled, or formulated, rather than having arisen naturally or spontaneously.

The process or method of building something large, such as a house, road, or bridge.

A type of thick, rough, colored paper used especially by children for cutting and pasting to make models and pictures.

A person who interprets or applies a law, document, or text (especially the US Constitution) based on a strict adherence to its original meaning or the literal meaning of its words.

having a useful and helpful effect rather than being negative or with no purpose

In a way that is useful and helpful, or intended to improve a situation.

A theory of learning which argues that humans generate knowledge and meaning from their experiences.

Relating to the theory that knowledge is actively constructed by the learner based on their experiences.

a person or company that builds large structures such as houses, roads, or bridges

to understand the meaning of a word, sentence, or action in a particular way

Of the same substance, essence, or nature.