- CONTINENCE(NOUN): chastity
Synonyms: moderation, self-control Antonyms: indulgence, excess
Example Sentence:
My continence gave me the strength to avoid the dessert table.
- CONTRAVENE (VERB): go against
Synonyms: break, violate Antonyms: allow, approve
Example Sentence:
She said the article did not contravene the industry’s code of conduct.
- CONTRITION (NOUN): A feelingof regret for one’s sins or misdeeds
Synonyms: compunction, contriteness Antonyms: meanness, indifference
Example Sentence:
The next day he’d be full of contrition for hurting her.
- CONTUMACIOUS(ADJECTIVE): Obstinately disobedient or rebellious
Synonyms: headstrong, obstinate Antonyms: subordinate, tractable
Example Sentence:
The contumacious teammate was kicked off the team for not following the leader’s orders.
- CONTUMELY(NOUN): unpleasant behavior or language
Synonyms: insult, abuse Antonyms: respect, praise
Example Sentence:
Although my sister is a very nice person, she speaks with contumely when she is angry.
- CONTUSION(NOUN): wound
Synonyms: bruise, injury Antonyms: cure, compensation
Example Sentence:
He had lacerations and contusions all over his arm and shoulder.
- CONVERSANT (ADJECTIVE):familiar with
Synonyms: experienced, acquainted Antonyms: ignorant, inexperienced
Example Sentence:
These businessmen are not conversant with basic scientific principles.
- CONVIVIAL (ADJECTIVE): fun-loving
Synonyms: jolly, hearty Antonyms: apathetic, lethargic
Example Sentence:
What a convivial weather today is!
- CORONATION (NOUN):the act or ceremony
Synonyms: crowning, inauguration Antonyms: deposition, dismissal
Example Sentence:
During the coronation of Bhalaldev, the people of Mahishmati expressed their anger by appreciating Bahubali.
- CORRELATION(NOUN): equivalence
Synonyms: reciprocity, interrelationship Antonyms: difference, disconnection
Example Sentence:
There is a correlation between smoking and lung cancer.