Meaning: A woman holding the rank of count in nobility.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The countess hosted a grand ball at her estate.

Category: Nobility

Synonyms:

• noblewoman
• aristocrat

Meaning: Having a rural or rustic character.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The countrified decor gave the house a cozy feel.

Category: Lifestyle

Synonyms:

• rustic
• rural

Antonyms: urban

Meaning: A sudden, illegal seizure of power from a government.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The military staged a coup to overthrow the government.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• overthrow
• takeover

Meaning: Two lines of verse that rhyme.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The poem ended with a beautiful couplet.

Category: Literature › Poetry

Synonyms:

• verse
• stanza

Meaning: The act of chasing game with dogs.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Coursing is a traditional sport in some cultures.

Category: Sports › Hunting

Synonyms:

• hunting
• chasing

Meaning: A form of tennis played indoors on a court.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He enjoys playing court tennis on weekends.

Category: Sports › Tennis

Synonyms: real tennis

Meaning: A person who attends a royal court.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The courtier advised the king on matters of state.

Category: History › Royalty

Synonyms:

• noble
• attendant

Meaning: Polite and refined, often in a formal manner.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He had a courtly demeanor.

Category: Social Skills

Synonyms:

• elegant
• refined

Antonyms:

• rude
• coarse

Meaning: High fashion design and sewing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wore a stunning couture dress.

Category: Fashion › Design

Synonyms:

• fashion design
• haute couture

Meaning: A group of witches who meet regularly.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The coven gathered under the full moon.

Category: Culture › Witchcraft

Synonyms:

• circle
• group

Meaning: A promotional item attached to a magazine cover.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The magazine had a cover mount for a free sample.

Category: Media › Marketing

Synonyms: promotional item

Meaning: A lightweight bed covering.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The coverlet added a touch of color to the room.

Category: Home › Bedding

Synonyms:

• bedspread
• quilt

Meaning: Attached to the cover of a magazine.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The cover-mounted item was a free gift.

Category: Media

Synonyms:

• attached
• included

Meaning: To desire something very strongly, often belonging to someone else.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He covets his neighbor's new car.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• desire
• envy

Antonyms:

• disdain
• reject

Meaning: a wild plant with white flowers, also known as wild chervil

Part of speech: noun

Example: The fields were filled with cow parsley in spring.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms:

• wild chervil
• herb

Meaning: The lack of bravery or courage.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His cowardice was evident in the face of danger.

Category: Psychology

Synonyms:

• timidity
• fearfulness

Antonyms:

• bravery
• courage

Meaning: A device on the front of a train to clear obstacles.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cowcatcher removed debris from the tracks.

Category: Transportation › Railways

Synonyms: cow pusher

Meaning: the removable cover of an aircraft engine

Part of speech: noun

Example: The mechanic inspected the cowling for any damage.

Category: Technology › Aviation

Synonyms:

• cover
• shroud

Meaning: a type of sea snail with a shiny shell

Part of speech: noun

Example: Cowrie shells were used as currency in some cultures.

Category: Nature › Marine Biology

Synonyms:

• shell
• snail

Meaning: the person who steers a boat or ship

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cox called out commands to the crew.

Category: Sports › Rowing

Synonyms:

• steersman
• helmsman

Meaning: a large rodent also known as nutria

Part of speech: noun

Example: The coypu is often found near water.

Category: Nature › Wildlife

Synonyms:

• nutria
• rodent

Meaning: moving sideways, like a crab

Part of speech: adverb

Example: He walked crabwise to avoid stepping on the puddle.

Category: Arts › Movement

Synonyms:

• sideways
• laterally

Meaning: crazy or foolish

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His crack-brained ideas often led to trouble.

Category: Arts › Behavior

Synonyms:

• foolish
• crazy

Antonyms:

• sensible
• wise

Meaning: a person or thing of excellent quality

Part of speech: noun

Example: He's a cracker jack at solving problems.

Category: Arts › Quality

Synonyms:

• excellent
• superb

Meaning: the sound of something crackling

Part of speech: noun

Example: The crackling of the fire was soothing.

Category: Arts › Sound

Synonyms:

• crackle
• snap

Meaning: having a crackling sound or texture

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The crackly leaves crunched underfoot.

Category: Arts › Sound

Synonyms:

• crackling
• crispy

Meaning: a condition in infants causing scaly patches on the scalp

Part of speech: noun

Example: Cradle cap is common in newborns.

Category: Medicine › Dermatology

Synonyms:

• seborrheic dermatitis
• scalp condition

Meaning: in a clever or cunning manner

Part of speech: adverb

Example: He craftily avoided the question.

Category: Arts › Behavior

Synonyms:

• cleverly
• cunningly

Meaning: the skill and quality of making something

Part of speech: noun

Example: The craftsmanship of the sculpture was impressive.

Category: Arts › Skills

Synonyms:

• skill
• artistry

Meaning: a steep or rugged cliff

Part of speech: noun

Example: They climbed the crag to get a better view.

Category: Nature › Geography

Synonyms:

• cliff
• rock

Meaning: having many crags or rough edges

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The craggy mountains were difficult to climb.

Category: Nature › Geography

Synonyms:

• rugged
• rough

Antonyms:

• smooth
• flat

Meaning: fun or enjoyable conversation

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had great craic at the pub last night.

Category: Arts › Socializing

Synonyms:

• fun
• entertainment

Meaning: a metal spike used for climbing on ice

Part of speech: noun

Example: He wore crampons for better grip on the glacier.

Category: Sports › Climbing

Synonyms:

• spike
• climbing gear

Meaning: an insect resembling a large mosquito

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cranefly hovered near the light.

Category: Nature › Insects

Synonyms:

• insect
• fly

Meaning: A shaft that converts linear motion into rotational motion in an engine.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The mechanic replaced the broken crankshaft.

Category: Technology › Engineering

Synonyms: shaft

Meaning: A small narrow opening or crack.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The mouse hid in a cranny of the wall.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• crevice
• gap

Meaning: A dice game often played in casinos.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They played craps all night at the casino.

Category: Games

Synonyms: dice game

Meaning: A safety barrier designed to prevent vehicles from leaving the road.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The crash barrier saved the car from going off the cliff.

Category: Transportation › Safety

Synonyms: guardrail

Meaning: To land an aircraft in an emergency situation.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The pilot had to crash-land the plane in a field.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: emergency landing

Meaning: Lacking sensitivity or refinement.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His crass comments offended many people.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• rude
• insensitive

Antonyms:

• sensitive
• refined