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cabaretistA stand-up comedian.cajolementThe act of cajoling or the state of being cajoled.calamitistAn extreme pessimist or doomsayer.calciostat(physiology) The mechanism whereby parathyroid hormone production keeps the level of calcium in the blood stable.calcitrantstubborn; refractorycalcschist(geology) A form of metamorphosed argillaceous limestone that has a schistose structurecalfactantAn intratracheal suspension derived from the natural surfactant in calf lungs, used to treat premature infants with lung surfactant deficiency that causes infant respiratory distress syndrome.calliopistOne who plays a calliope.caloricistSynonym of calorist.caloriduct(rare, archaic) A tube or duct for conducting heat; a caliduct.calotypistA person who makes calotypes.cameralist(economics) An economist who strongly emphasizes political factors in recommending economic policy.cancelment(dated) cancellationcancerwortAny of genus Kickxia (fluellens), especiallycandaulist(rare) A person who exposes his female partner, or images of her, to other people for their voyeuristic pleasure.candescentglowing with heat; white-hot, incandescent.cankerwortThe plant Taraxacum officinale.canonisant(mathematics) Alternative form of canonizant.canonizant(mathematics) A covariant that is the catalecticant of the penultimate emanantcantonmentTemporary military living quarters.capitalistOf, or pertaining to, capitalism.capitoulatAlternative form of capitoulate in its various senses.capitulantOne who capitulates.capologist(US, business sports) One who studies capology.carabersatAn anticonvulsant drug.caravanistA member of a caravan (convoy or procession of travellers with animals, cargo, etc.)carboprost(pharmacology) A synthetic prostaglandin analogue of PGF_(2α), with oxytocic properties.cardiovert(cardiology) To perform (or attempt) cardioversion: to correct cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) using electric current or medication.cartoonist(comics) One who creates a cartoon or strip cartoon.cartwright(chiefly historical) A craftsman who makes carts.carwhichetAlternative form of carriwitchet.carwitchetAlternative form of carriwitchet.casopitant(pharmacology) A neurokinin receptor antagonist undergoing research for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.cataphract(ichthyology, by extension, obsolete) An outer covering of some fish resembling armour or plate.catchlight(photography) A gleam of reflected light in a subject's eye.categoristSomeone who categorizes.cattlepostAn outpost where cattle are looked after by herders in parts of Africa.caulescent(botany) having a well-developed stem above ground; with a trunkcelebutantAlternative spelling of celebutante.celibacist(rare) A person who promotes or advocates celibacy and abstinencecelibatistSomeone who lives unmarried.centermostAmerican standard spelling of centremost (superlative form of central: most central; closest to the center).centralistA proponent of centralism.centremostsuperlative form of central: most central; closest to the centre.centrovertBeing in the middle between introvert and extrovert.ceramicistA person who makes ceramics, such as pottery.ceratodontRelating to the ceratodontidscetilistatA drug designed to treat obesity by inhibiting pancreatic lipase.cetologistA biologist who studies cetaceans.chadacryst(geology) An enclosed idiomorphic crystal in a poikilitic fabric.chaetodont(zoology) A chaetodontid.chamberletA little chamber.chamberpotAlternative spelling of chamber pot.changement(fencing) A change in the tempo or rhythm of one's actions, to mislead the opponent.chaologistOne who studies chaology.chaoticistOne who studies chaos theory.chartalistA proponent of chartalism.chatoymentChangeableness of color, as in a mineral; play of colors.chatterbot(uncommon) Synonym of chatbot.chauvinistPertaining to chauvinism.cheapernet(humorous) The thinnet form of Ethernet.cheatsheetAlternative spelling of cheat sheet.checkdigitAlternative form of check digit.checkeristOne who plays the game of checkers.checkpointA point or place where a check is performed, especially a point along a road or on a frontier where travellers are stopped for inspection.checksheetAlternative form of check sheet.cheesefest(informal) A work or event that is very cheesy.chemoagentA chemotherapeutic agentchemotractAlternative form of chemoattract.chemurgistOne who studies chemurgy.chimneypotAlternative form of chimney pot.chimponautA chimpanzee used in a spaceflight programme.chiroplast(music, historical) A sliding wooden frame clamped above the keys of the piano, into which the hands and fingers of a pianist are placed. It was used for learners of the piano in the early 19th century.chokepoint(figurative) A point at which traffic or other movement can easily become blocked.chrematistOne who studies or guides the wealth of the state; a political economist.chromatist(music) A person whose speciality is chromatics.chromoblotA form of Southern blot of chromosomeschronolect(linguistics, sociolinguistics) A specific variety of a language at a given time in its history of development.chrononaut(science fiction, dated) A time-traveller.chumbucket(nautical, slang) A bucket filled with fishing bait at sea.churchiestsuperlative form of churchy: most churchychurchscot(historical) A payment once paid to support the clergy, sometimes in the form of livestock, grain, or other crops.churnalist(derogatory) A lazy journalist who produces articles based on press releases.cilomilastA particular drug for the treatment of respiratory disorders.cinacalcet(pharmacology) A drug C₂₂H₂₂F₃N·HCl (trademark Sensipar) that is administered orally to treat hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney failure undergoing dialysis and to treat certain types of hypercalcemia (as that associated with parathyroid carcinoma). It increases the sensitivity of receptor cells of the parathyroid gland to extracellular calcium causing a decrease in parathyroid hormone secretion.cinaciguat(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An experimental drug for the treatment of acute decompensated heart failure.cinalukast(pharmacology) The compound (E)-4-[[3-(2-(4-cyclobutyl-2-thiazolyl)ethenyl)phenyl]amino]-2,2-diethyl-4-oxobutanoic acid that is used in the treatment of asthmacinemacastTransmit video to show in a cinema.cinerulent(obsolete) Full of ashes; resembling ashes.ciphertextEncoded or encrypted text.circumduct(anatomy) To move an extremity about an axis so that the distal end delineates a circle whilst the proximal end stays fixed.circumvent(transitive) to avoid or get around something; to bypasscircumvest(obsolete) To cover round, as with a garment; to invest.circumwentMisspelling of circumvent.ciselement(genetics) a cisregulatory elementcitizenistA proponent of citizenism.citternist(music) Someone who plays the cittern.clairscentclairalienceclassicistA classical scholar, especially one who studies ancient Greek and Latin language and culture.claudicant(medicine) limpingclavieristA musician who plays the clavier.cleanliestsuperlative form of cleanly: most cleanlycleansheetAlternative form of clean sheet.cleftgraftTo engraft by cleaving the stock and inserting a scion.clerkliestsuperlative form of clerkly: most clerklyclickprint(computing) The unique pattern of a person’s Internet browsing activity.climigrantA person who has migrated as a result of climate change.clobuzaritA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.cloudburstA sudden heavy rainstorm.clutchfist(obsolete) A miser.cnidoblast(biology) A cell in the epidermis of cnidarians in which the nematocyst developscoachbuiltAlternative form of coach-built.coadjacentMutually adjacent; contiguous.coadjumentMutual help; cooperation.coadjutantMutually assisting or operating; helping.coafforest(transitive, rare) To convert into, or add to, a forest.coalescentCausing or undergoing coalescence.cobicistat(pharmacology) A drug used in treating HIV.cocatalyst(chemistry) Either of a pair of cooperative catalysts that improve each other's catalytic activity.cockleboatAlternative form of cockboat.cockleloftAlternative form of cockloft.cocksocket(vulgar, slang, derogatory) A promiscuous person, usually a person who is bottom, who is frequently sexually penetrated.codominantEqually dominant.coeloblast(biology) Synonym of hypoblast.coenoblast(zoology) Germinal tissue of Porifera that forms cores or developing mesodermscoexistentexisting at the same time as something elsecofilamentAny of several filaments bound togethercogredient(mathematics) Describing two or more variables that undergo the same linear transformations.cohabitantA person who cohabits with anothercoincidentOf two or more objects: being in the same location.coindicant(medicine) indicating the same diseasecolinguistAlternative form of co-linguist.colliquant(formal) melting; liquefyingcolloblastA kind of cell found in the tentacles of ctenophores, used to capture prey by adhesion.colloquent(rare) One who takes part in a colloquy.colloquistOne who takes part in a colloquycolorburst(television) A generated video signal used to keep the chrominance subcarrier synchronized in a color television signal.colorpointAlternative spelling of colourpoint.colourcastAlternative spelling of colorcast.colourfastAlternative spelling of colorfast (Items with dyes or pigments that are capable of producing a stable colouring effect.)combattant(heraldry) In fighting position; said of two lions set face to face, each rampant.commandant(military) A commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division.commandist(politics, derogatory) Characterized by commandism (dictatorial authoritarianism)commandletSynonym of cmdlet.commiecrat(US politics, Internet slang, derogatory) A Democrat, especially one perceived as being a communist.commitmentThe act or an instance of committing, putting in charge, keeping, or trust, especially:commorientDying together or at the same time.comovementThe correlated or similar movement of two or more entities.compatient(obsolete) Suffering or enduring together.compatriotSomebody from one's own country.compearant(Scots law) A person who appears in court.complacentUncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.complementThe totality, the full amount or number which completes something.completestsuperlative form of complete: most completecompletistA person who champions any philosophy which focuses on the completeness of something.complexant(chemistry) A substance that readily forms complexes with molecules or ions (of a specified kind).complimentAn expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.complisultA backhanded compliment.complotist(non-native speakers' English) A conspiracy theorist.compresent(philosophy) Existing together concurrently.conativistA proponent of conativism.concertistA choir singer designated to sing solo sections.conciliantConciliatory.concipientOne who conceives, who has an idea or concept.conclamantcrying out or calling out togetherconcludent(obsolete) Conclusive; decisive.concordantAgreeing or harmonious; consistent (with).concordistA person who compiles a concordance (typically, of the Bible)concrement(obsolete) concretionconcretistAn artist of the concretism movement.concurrentHappening at the same time; simultaneous.condescent(obsolete) An act of condescending, or acting in a condescending manner.conductantable to conduct (e.g. conduct electrical current); conductiveconfermentThe act of conferring; a presentation or bestowal.confessant(obsolete) One who confesses to a priest.conformantIn accordance with a set of specifications.conformistSomeone who tries to conform to the mainstream.congestant(medicine) That causes congestioncongregantA member of a congregation.connascentBorn together; produced at the same time.consequentFollowing as a result, inference, or natural effect.conservantHaving the power or quality of conservation; conserving.consilientOf academic disciplines, displaying consilience.consistantMisspelling of consistent.consistentOf a regularly occurring, dependable nature.constraintSomething that constrains; a restriction.consubsist(intransitive) To subsist together.consultantA person or party that is consulted.containant(archaic, rare, usually figurative) A container.contendent(obsolete) An antagonist, rival, or contestant.contestantA participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.contingentAn event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something in the future.continuant(phonetics) A linguistic sound other than a stop.continuist(Christianity) One who believes in continuationism.contourletAny of a group of closely-spaced contours used in image processing.contracept(intransitive) To use contraceptioncontradictTo deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).contrahentOne of the parties entering into a contract.contrefortSynonym of counterfort (“buttress built against a wall”).controvert(transitive) To dispute, to argue about (something).conuenientObsolete spelling of convenient.conutrientAny material that is nutritional only in the presence of anotherconvellent(anatomy, obsolete) Tending to tear or pull.convenientServing to reduce a difficulty, or accessible with minimum difficulty; expedient.convergentThat converges or focuses; convergingconversantClosely familiar; current; having frequent interaction.convertantSomething that has been convertedconvinientMisspelling of convenient.convulsantCausing or producing convulsions; convulsive.coontinent(offensive, derogatory) The African continent.copanelistAlternative form of copanellist.copartmentObsolete form of compartment.coquelicotA reddish-orange colour; poppy.coreactant(chemistry) Either of two or more reactants that react togethercoreferent(grammar) Referring to the same thing.coresidentLiving together.coresonant(music, acoustics, physics) resounding or echoing togethercornettistA musician who plays the cornettcornmarketA market where corn is traded.correctantSomething that serves to correct something else.corruptestsuperlative form of corrupt: most corruptcosediment(biochemistry) To sediment togethercosentient(uncommon) Perceiving together.costraight(geometry) On the same straight line.cothangent(mathematics, uncommon) Synonym of hyperbolic cotangent.cotransmitTo transmit along with anothercouncilistA communist who advocates workers' councilscounteractAn action performed in opposition to another action.counterfitMisspelling of counterfeit.counterjet(physics) An opposing jet.couplement(obsolete) union; combination; a coupling; a paircourtcraftThe artifices and intrigues at courts.cousincest(rare, slang, vulgar) Sexual relations between cousins.covermountA freebie, such as a compact disc, mounted on the cover of a magazine.coversheetAn extra sheet attached to the front of a document.cowbellist(chiefly humorous) Someone who plays a cowbell.craftivistOne who takes part in craftivism.craigslist(transitive, Internet, informal) To advertise (a product or service) on the Craigslist website.crankshaftA rotating shaft with throws (parts that stick out) and which drives, is driven by (cranked by), or functions as a crank.crassament(obsolete) A crassamentum.crazyquiltFormed by a seemingly random assortment of things.creekfrontThe waterfront alongside a creek.cringefest(informal) A work or a situation that induces cringing; something very embarrassing.crookedestsuperlative form of crooked: most crookedcrosscourt(tennis, net sports) Hit diagonally into the opposite corner of the courtcrosslight(uncountable) Light that comes from the side, causing shadows that can obscure objects of view or create strong contrasts.crosspointThe point at which two things (especially electrical wires) cross.crossreactTo take part in, or to cause a crossreaction.crownshaft(botany) A leafbase which forms on some palms above the trunk and below the crown and above the trunk.crumbliestsuperlative form of crumbly: most crumblycryochreptA cold-climate soil lacking in development at both the surface and sub-surface levels.cryologistA person who studies cryology.cryonicistOne who works in the field of cryonics.cryotomistA histologist who uses a cryotome.cryptocratA supporter of, or a leader in, cryptocracy.cryptocystA form of gymnocyst in bryozoanscryptodontAny bivalve mollusc of the subclass Cryptodontacryptolect(linguistics) A secretive language form used by a subculture; an arcane cant.cuckoopintA flowering plant with arrow-shaped leaves and a cluster of scarlet berries, of species Arum maculatum.cuddlefest(informal) An encounter featuring a lot of cuddling.culverwortcommon columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris).cumbermentencumberment; encumbrancecunningestsuperlative form of cunning: most cunningcuntbucket(vulgar, informal, derogatory or offensive) A stupid contemptible person, especially a woman.curatoriatArt experts, as a group; the elite members of the art world who determine what is considered great or important art.curiousest(informal or nonstandard) superlative form of curious: most curiouscurrywurstA German national dish consisting of hot pork sausage cut into slices and seasoned with curry ketchup.cyanescentThat becomes dark blue or green, typically or the retina when treated with an indocyanine dyecyanobiont(biology) A cyanobacterium that lives in symbiosis a eukaryote; a cyanobacterial photobiont.cyanoplastSynonym of cyanelle.cyberagentAn agent operating on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberasset(business) An asset in digital, electronic form.cybercheatOne who engages in cybercheating (any sense).cyberflirtOne who flirts in cyberspace.cyberheistA robbery that takes place in cyberspace or on the Internet.cybersportElectronic sport.cybersquat(Internet) To engage in cybersquatting.cybertheftTheft carried out by means of computer technology.cynologistOne who studies dogs.cyphertextAlternative spelling of ciphertext.cystoblastA germ cell found in insects, which becomes the insect equivalent of a platelet (a cystocyte) instead of turning into a reproductive cell.cytologistA scientist who studies the physical characteristics of chromosomes.