Lesson 5

circumspect

careful, watchful; attentive to all points

Circumvent

To get around; to beat or defeat by trickery; to prevent an occurrence

Clandestine

Secret

Clement

1. merciful; lenient 2. mild, as weather

Clich�

a worn-out idea or overused expression

Coerce

To compel by force; to force a person to do something against his or her will

collaborate

1. to work with another toward a goal
2. to cooperate with an enemy invader

comely

attractive or handsome; pleasing to the sight

complacent

pleased with oneself or one's deeds

Concur

to be of the same opinion; to agree with