6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 17

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