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clout(noun, drive, push, energy, determination)
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come-on(noun, reason, spur, encouragement, lure)
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common difference(expression, idiom)
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compelling
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compunction(noun, cause)
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concern
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concert(noun, melody)
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concord(noun, melody)
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concupiscence(noun, love, passion, desire, fancy)
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consonance(noun, melody)
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core(noun, cause, start, point, issue)
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counsel
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cover(noun, cause, basis, justification, grounds)
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covetousness(noun, love, passion, desire, fancy)
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craving(noun, love, passion, desire, fancy)
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craze(noun, love, passion, desire, fancy)
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creativity(noun, excitement, influence, idea, spur)
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creator(noun, cause, influence, reason, base)
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crux(noun, cause, start, idea, base)
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cupidity(noun, love, passion, desire, fancy)
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