1. Carnage (n.) destruction of life, massacre — The use of atomic weapons can cause carnage that is impossible for human mind to foresee.

  2. Clemency (n.) leniency, mildness, kindness — A judge should never dispense with clemency while dealing with criminals.

  3. Chaste (adj.) pure, virtuous — She is known for her chaste character.

  4. Cogent (adj.) convincing, forceful — He could not offer any cogent reasons for his absence.

  5. Compatible (adj.) harmonious, suitable — They always had compatible relations because there was deep understanding between them.

  6. Collusion (n.) conspiracy, nexus — The local minister was found in collusion with the smugglers operating in the town.

  7. Contingency (n.) emergency — My father always maintains contingency fund to meet with unforeseen expenses.

  8. Condone (v.) overlook, forgive — His fault is too serious to be condoned.

  9. Consensus (n.) general agreement — A good government can be run efficiently by consensus among all the parties.

  10. Corroborate (v.) confirm — I am speaking the truth and my father is sure to corroborate my statement.

  11. Crestfallen (adj.) dejected — On account of heavy loss in business, he is crestfallen these days.

  12. Conclave (n.) private meeting — Both the enemies agreed to hold a conclave without the presence of a third party.

  13. Construe (v.) interpret — It is difficult to construe the working of laws of Nature.

  14. Cryptic (adj.) mysterious, hidden — She was never forthcoming in her replies which were wholly cryptic.

  15. Calamity (n.) natural disaster — Though man claims to have conquered nature, he is frequently struck by calamities.

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