Tag: leadership

Canker refers to any ulcerous sore, especially in the mouth or on plants. It describes a destructive, eroding sore that spreads. Making smooth and cutting off are unrelated to the medical meaning.

Canvass means to solicit opinions, votes, or support by systematically contacting people. It's commonly used in political contexts for seeking votes. Untidy, theoretical, and growing uncontrollably are unrelated meanings.

Capacious means spacious or having a lot of room, especially in reference to containers, buildings, or vehicles. It comes from the same root as capacity. Lazy person, obscure, and defensive mound are incorrect.

Capacity refers to mental or physical ability, potential, or the power to do something. It can also mean the maximum amount something can contain. Lazy, coarsely insulting, and poorly constructed are unrelated to ability or potential.

Capillary means having a very fine bore or extremely narrow opening. Blood capillaries are tiny vessels. The term comes from Latin capillaris meaning hair-like. Artificial channel, border upon, and odor of fat are unrelated.

Canny means shrewd, prudent, and showing good judgment, especially in money or business matters. A canny person makes wise decisions. Insult to dignity, depart secretly, and come together are unrelated meanings.

Cant means insincere speech or expression, especially using religious language without genuine feeling. It's hypocritical talk about virtue. Move furtively, complete, and male sheep are incorrect meanings.

Cantankerous means ill-humored, argumentative, and easily annoyed. A cantankerous person is difficult and quarrelsome. Slovenly, pardon, and wander aimlessly are unrelated.

Cantata is a musical composition for voices and instruments, telling a short story set to music, shorter than an oratorio. It's typically sung by a choir. Slip or slide and refrain are musical terms but not cantata's meaning.

Canter is a slow gallop - a three-beat gait faster than a trot but slower than a gallop. It's a controlled, easy running pace. Slow-moving mammal and sparing in eating are unrelated.