| A | B |
| balance | to achieve a state of equality |
| basic | fundamental, essential |
| basis | foundation, fundamental principle |
| caprice | a sudden, impulsive change in the way one thinks or acts |
| cease | to bring or come to an end |
| characterize | to describe features, traits, or qualities |
| characteristic | a distinquishing feature or trait |
| chronic | lasting a long time or recurring |
| cite | to mention by way of example |
| classify | to arrange or group according to some system |
| coalition | a combination or union |
| commit | to turn over for safekeeping |
| compel | to force |
| compete | to enter into rivalry |
| compromise | a mutual agreement |
| compulsory | required |
| concept | an idea or generalized notion |
| concern | a matter of interest or importance |
| concerned | to be worried or interested |
| conclusion | judgement, decision, or opinion |
| confine | to limit or restrict |
| conflict | fight, struggle or disagreement |
| conform | to adapt or make similar |
| confront | to bring face to face or oppose |
| confrontation | act of opposition |
| consequence | outcome or result |
| consistent | in agreement |
| conspiracy | secret plan or act for harmful purpose |
| contain | to hold or check |
| controversial | subject to dispute |
| crucial | of great importance |
| curb | to check or restrain |
| curtail | to cut short |