5000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 44

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
civilize verb We must civilize the savages. refine
claim noun We have a claim on that machine. demand
verb I claim that I own that book. declare
noun The miner staked a claim to the land. ownership
clap noun They heard a loud clap of thunder. explosive noise
verb The crowd clapped for the speaker. applauded
clash noun The clash of the two men was short. fight
verb The two countries clashed last year. fought
clasp noun He held her in a clasp. hug
noun The clasp on the necklace was broken. fastener
verb She must clasp his hand tightly. held
class noun The student went to her class. study group
noun The class of 1984 was the best. alumni group
noun She is a member of the working class. social group
classic noun That vase is a classic. antique
adj. It was a classic case of wrong doing. clean-cut
classical adj. I enjoy classical music. not modern
classify verb Please classify all of the items. organize groups
classroom noun The classroom was being used today. teaching room
clatter noun We heard a clatter on the stairs. rattling sound
claw noun The claws on a bear can kill you. sharp nails
clay noun Clay soil is good for making bricks. heavy soil
clean adj. Clean clothes are healthy for you. not dirty
verb You must clean your shoes. remove dirt
clear adj. It was a clear day on Sunday. no clouds