101. core, corps, corpse
1. Core - the center or main part
2. Corps - a group or organization (Pronounced as core)
3. Corpse - dead body

102. correspondence, correspondents, corespondents
1. Correspondence - letters (mail)
2. Correspondents refers to those who write letters (mail)
3. Corespondents refers to certain parties in a divorce settlement

103. costume, custom
1. Costume - a fashion of dress
2. Custom - habit

104. courtesy, curtsy
1. Courtesy - a favor; politeness
2. Curtsy - a gesture of respect

105. credible, creditable, credulous
1. Credible - believable
2. Creditable - meritorious; deserving of praise
3. Credulous - ready to believe

106. critic, critique
1. Critic - to one who makes judgments
2. Critique - a critical assessment; to judge

107. cue, queue
1. Cue - a hint
2. Queue - a line of people

108. currant, current
1. Currant - a berry
2. Current - belonging to the present; a flow of water or electricity

109. curser, cursor
1. Curser - one who curses
2. Cursor - symbol used as a pointer on a computer screen

110. dairy, diary
1. Dairy - a source of milk products
2. Diary - a daily record

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