Censure

Example from someone else: “He was censured for his conduct” Oxford American Dictionary

My example: The judges censured her masterpiece.

Certify

Example from someone else: ” The aircraft was certified as airworthy.” – Oxford American Dictionary

My example: I will certify to the opposition that this claim is true

Chaff

Example from someone else: “Winnowing was done by women, who tossed the grain into the air with small wooden boards, the chaff being blown away by the winds.” – sentence.yourdictionary.com

My example: Separating the chaffs from the cereal grains were either done by hand or by machines.

Chassis

Example from someone else: “The chassis of the car is in mint condition.” -Oxford American Dictionary

My example: The chassis of the radio is missing.

Choleric

Example from someone else: ” He is a choleric, self-important little man.” – Oxford American Dictionary

My example: The male bullies in this show were often represented as choleric and selfish students.

Percy should try to make himself more enjoyable to hang out with. The evidence is that Percy was annoying Annabeth with questions why their parents don’t go along (in Chapter 10). In the video about how to build trust and relationships, they mentioned that asking questions that people will enjoy answering will encourage them to talk about themselves. Plus, many people find it uncomfortable to talk about their personal lives. If Percy wants to be friends with Annabeth, he really should try to ask better questions.

Pinochle

Example from someone else: ” I play pinochle with a horse” – Percy Jackson

My example: She was a dab hand at playing pinochle

Caprice

Example from someone else: “He changed his ministers incessantly, and on mere caprice.” – sentence.yourdictionary.com

My example: His workers were tired from his caprices

Capricious

Example from someone else: ” The winds from the north and those from the south are at constant feud, and blow cold or hot in the most capricious manner, often in the course of the same day.” – sentence.yourdictionary.com

My example: Due to global warming, scientists believe that the weather will get more capricious, if we don’t do something about it.

Castigate

Example from someone else: “Leopold castigated his son for leaving the archbishop’s service”- Oxford American Dictionary

My example: For the fifth time, she got castigated by her parents because she missed the school bus again.

Caustic

Example from someone else: “Her voice was caustic.” – sentence.yourdictionary.com

My example: They may be caustic when it comes to meeting new people, but once you know them, they are really nice.