| character |
all those things that make a person, place, or thing different from others. [1/6 definitions] |
| characteristic |
having to do with a typical or special quality of a person, group, action, or thing. [2/3 definitions] |
| checkup |
an examination of a person or thing to discover if there are any problems. Having a doctor look closely at one's body to make sure one is healthy is one kind of checkup. Having a mechanic look at a car to make sure it is running properly is another kind of checkup. |
| choice |
the thing or person chosen. [1/5 definitions] |
| cleaner |
a person or thing that cleans. [1/2 definitions] |
| comfort |
a person or thing that gives relief and strength. [1/3 definitions] |
| compare |
to speak of (one thing) as similar to another. [1/4 definitions] |
| competitor |
a person, group, or thing that competes. |
| complement |
something that goes well with a thing or makes a perfect addition to it. [1/2 definitions] |
| condition |
something that must happen before another event or thing can occur. [1/7 definitions] |
| confidence |
a sense of trust or faith in a person or thing, or in oneself. [1/3 definitions] |
| contrast |
a person or thing that shows a strong difference compared to something else. [1/4 definitions] |
| costume |
clothing worn to make one look like some other person, animal, or thing. [1/2 definitions] |
| curiosity |
an unusual or odd thing. [1/2 definitions] |
| cut |
to make a quick shift from one thing to another. [1/12 definitions] |
| death |
the end of life in any living thing, or the end of the life of a particular individual. [1/2 definitions] |
| decorative |
adding to how attractive a thing is visually. |
| deposit |
money handed over in order to use or borrow something. The money is returned when the thing is given back in good condition. [1/7 definitions] |
| difference |
the amount by which one thing or number differs from another. [1/4 definitions] |
| distort |
to twist out of shape; change the way a thing looks or acts. [1/2 definitions] |
| DNA |
a substance found in cells that contains information about the characteristics of a living thing. DNA plays a part in the passing on of characteristics from parent to offspring. "DNA" is an abbreviation of "deoxyribonucleic acid." |