The crux (اصل نکتہ) of a matter is the most important, difficult, or 'crucial point' (اہم ترین نکتہ) that decides or resolves the issue.

A crucible (آزمائش) is a container for melting metals at high temperatures, or metaphorically, a 'severe test' (سخت امتحان) or trial where different elements interact.

A critique (تنقیدی جائزہ) is a detailed 'critical analysis' (تنقیدی تجزیہ) or assessment of something, especially a literary or artistic work.

A crick (پٹھوں کا کھچاؤ) is a painful, sudden stiffness in the muscles, especially of the neck or back. It is a type of 'muscle cramp' (پٹھوں کا مروڑ).

A craving (شدید خواہش) is a powerful 'desire' (آرزو) for something, such as food or a drug.

Coy (شرمیلا) means making a pretense of shyness or modesty, especially in a playful or alluring way. 'Shy' (حیا دار) is the root meaning.

To cower (دبکنا) means to crouch down or 'cringe' (جھکنا) in fear. 'To flaunt' (نمائش کرنا) is the opposite.

A covenant (عہد نامہ) is a formal 'agreement' (معاہدہ), contract, or binding promise, especially one in a legal or religious context.

Courtly (مہذب) means polished, refined, and 'dignified' (باوقار) in manner, as befitting a royal court.

A court-martial (فوجی عدالت) is a judicial court for trying members of the armed services for offenses against military law. It is a 'military trial' (فوجی مقدمہ).