SAT 19

Claimant

a person making a claim
syn: applicant, candidate

Cloister

a tranquil secluded place
syn: nunnery, sanctuary, retreat

Commodious

spacious, roomy, capacious
syn: ample, generous

Comprise

to consist of; to include, to contain, to be made up of
syn: encompass, incorporate

Congenial

pleasant to be around; social, agreeable
syn: hospitable, genial, personable

Connoisseur

an expert, particularly in matters of art and taste
syn: authority, specialist, pendant, savant

Consensus

a general agreement
syn: harmony, concurrence, unity, solidarity

Coterie

a circle of close associates or friends
syn: inner circle, in-crowd, gang

countenance

a person's face, especially the expression
syn: face, profile, physiognomy

Coup

the violent overthrow of a government by a small group; a victorious accomplishment
syn: deposition, takeover