6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 17 |
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Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
censure | noun | The congress decided that censure was correct. | strong disapproval or criticism |
verb | The boss had censured him for his actions. | criticize or severely blame | |
census | noun | Every ten years they conduct a census. | count population |
chaff | noun | After threshing nothing was left but chaff. | worthless matter |
chaos | noun | Chaos came as a result of the rioting. | great disorder or confusion |
chap | verb | Cold dry air can cause the skin to chap. | redden, crack or roughen |
chauffeur | noun | The President always uses a professional chauffeur, | professional driver |
chide | verb | We must chide her for her bad attitude. | scold mildly |
chivalry | noun | Some say that chivalry has not been common today. | courtesy and gallantry |
chord | noun | That outburst of anger struck a wrong chord. | emotional feeling |