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clamber

Short Definition : climb by crawling with difficulties; scramble

Definition
(noun) an awkward climb
Example Sentence
  • reaching the crest was a real clamber
Definition
(verb) climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for clamber

climb + er => person who climbs

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climber is a person who climbs and clamber is a person who climbs awkwardly using his hands and feet....

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c+lamb+er visualize a lamb climbing a hill with difficulty

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clamb+er- climb with error...hence awkward climbing leads to clambering.

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clamor

Short Definition : loud continous noise; continuous demand or complaint made by a large number of people; V: make a clamor; express (a demand) continually and loudly; ADJ. clamorous

Definition
(noun) a loud harsh or strident noise
Synonyms : blare blaring cacophony din
Definition
(noun) loud and persistent outcry from many people
Example Sentence
  • he ignored the clamor of the crowd
Definition
(verb) make loud demands
Synonyms : clamour
Example Sentence
  • he clamored for justice and tolerance
Definition
(verb) utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
Synonyms : clamour
Example Sentence
  • The delegates clamored their disappointment
Definition
(verb) compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring
Example Sentence
  • They clamored the mayor into building a new park
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for clamor

CLAMOR rhymes wit glamourous....whenever de crowd sees a glamour girl they become NOISY

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CLAIM+MORE: So when you claim for more or demand more there is a loud noise or complain

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clamor sounds a little lik hammer.. hammer makes a lot of noise

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sounds like "claim"...means to demend something forcefully and in anger////clamoured

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it sound like CRY more (to cry out)....noise.... when ppl see celebs they cry out loud....

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the word rhymes with hammer...so wen u hit with hammer,u get to hear sound,noise

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Clamor exactly sounds like claymore(mine), when claymore detonates it creates a loud noise. When people clamor they create a loud noise

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The restaurant patrons CLAMORED for CLAM chowder.

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clamorous sounds like amorous where a person has a lot of sexual desires similarly for clamorous he has a strong urge or demand

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he clammed against her..clammed = banged with a loud noise

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clandestine

Short Definition : secret

Definition
(adj) conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
Example Sentence
  • clandestine intelligence operations
  • cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines
  • hole-and-corner intrigue
  • secret missions
  • a secret agent
  • secret sales of arms
  • surreptitious mobilization of troops
  • an undercover investigation
  • underground resistance
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for clandestine

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Plan(Clan) this(des) time(tine) in Clandestine --- Plan this time secretly

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clandestine--break it like clan + destine--What our DESTINy has in store for us remains a big secret to everyone.

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C+LANguage+DESTINE- where to I would be destined by learning C Language? its clandestine

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cl'andestine' rhymes with intestine which is hidden

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PLAN+THIS+TIME: Our previous plan failed bcuz somebody leaked it but this time we shall PLAN SECRETLY so that there is no chance to fail

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when yu are clan"DESTINED" to do something you do it SECRETLY

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clandestine - extract the word clad - if you get clad by something..get hidden

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land that is tine(tiny)..and thats the destination which is a secret..

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some clans r secret

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like a 'claimer' large no. of ppl claiming for something .. dharna.. noisy ..

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clear on secret destiny

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clandestine sounds like vanhelsing movie where the hero unravels the mystery of the dracula

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clangor

Short Definition : loud resounding noise; sound of repeated clanging

Definition
(noun) a loud resonant repeating noise
Example Sentence
  • he could hear the clang of distant bells
Definition
(verb) make a loud resonant noise
Synonyms : clangour
Example Sentence
  • the alarm clangored throughout the building
Definition
(verb) make a loud noise
Synonyms : clang
Example Sentence
  • clanging metal
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for clangor

langur(monkey)- sound of langur is loud and resounding.

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Clangor sounds like anger...

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clangor ~ CLANG ~ sounds like BANG..so BANGer is lound repeated noise

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BANG+HER:In movies(A) when the bad guy says " Lets BANG HER(rape her)" then understanding their moves heroine shouts a loud for her HERO or BOYFRIEND

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remember the bells that make clang clang clang sounds

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Chekhing like LANGOR

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clap

Short Definition : strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound; come together suddenly with a sharp sound; put or send promptly; Ex. clap the thief in jail; N: clapping; loud or explosive sound;

Definition
(noun) a sudden very loud noise
Synonyms : bam bang blast eruption
Definition
(noun) a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
Synonyms : gonorrhea gonorrhoea
Definition
(noun) a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
Synonyms : clack
Definition
(verb) put quickly or forcibly
Example Sentence
  • The judge clapped him in jail
Definition
(verb) cause to strike the air in flight
Example Sentence
  • The big bird clapped its wings
Definition
(verb) clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
Synonyms : acclaim applaud spat
Definition
(verb) clap one's hands together
Synonyms : spat
Example Sentence
  • The children were clapping to the music
Definition
(verb) strike the air in flight
Example Sentence
  • the wings of the birds clapped loudly
Definition
(verb) strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting Definition
(verb) strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
Example Sentence
  • clap two boards together

clapper

Short Definition : striker (tongue) of a bell

Definition
(noun) someone who applauds
Synonyms : applauder
Definition
(noun) a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
Synonyms : glossa lingua tongue
Definition
(noun) metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side
Synonyms : tongue
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for clapper

Clapper is a tongue which makes sound similarly clap (clapper) makes sound

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clarion

Short Definition : shrill, trumpetlike sound; kind of trumpet used in former times

Definition
(noun) a medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone Definition
(verb) blow the clarion Definition
(verb) proclaim on, or as if on, a clarion Definition
(adj) loud and clear
Example Sentence
  • a clarion call
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for clarion

In counter strike game, there is a gun called Clarion which when fired produces a shrill sound.. A peculiar sound..

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which has clarity,sounds similar to CLARION

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Clarion sounds like Clear ring tone of a cell phone which has high pitched sound

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if u could rememebr the instrument clariot..this one resembles ,somthing like that..

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clar..means...clear..+ion(suffix ..means result of a ction or process).........so i guess the word clear itself will give u the idea of tone as tone is result of a action that was done with this instrument.....the main focus of this word is on the me

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split it as LARI (food stall) = there is shrill noise at the lari.

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You can split this word like this, Lari+ on, when lori is one it makes loud noise

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If u hv played counter-strike,u must have tried gun Clarion, which makes a very shrill sound....

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clasp

Short Definition : hold firmly within arms

Definition
(noun) a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together Definition
(noun) the act of grasping
Example Sentence
  • he released his clasp on my arm
  • he has a strong grip for an old man
  • she kept a firm hold on the railing
Definition
(verb) hold firmly and tightly Definition
(verb) fasten with or as if with a brooch
Synonyms : brooch
Definition
(verb) fasten with a buckle or buckles
Synonyms : buckle
Definition
(verb) grasp firmly
Example Sentence
  • The child clasped my hands
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for clasp

CLASP sounds like GRASP .. which means the same ..

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clasp=glas+pakdo

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clasp feels like "LAPS" , the end 4 letters, so after laps of running race he was hold firmly within arms by d coach,parents.

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claustrophobia

Short Definition : fear of being locked in

Definition
(noun) a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for claustrophobia

claust-this seems like closed...u are closed in a room only if the room is locked, phobia means feear..

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CLAUS is the root for CLOSE and PHOBIA means FEAR ...see more roots here,itll help you:http://www.virtualsalt.com/roots.htm

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Claust - Closed...Phobia - Fear...so a fear of being suffocated in an enclosed space.

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clavicle

Short Definition : collarbone

Definition
(noun) bone linking the scapula and sternum
Synonyms : collarbone
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for clavicle

call+ vick.......so wen u call vick....where is ur phone placed....its near collarbone

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clavicle is the bone which supports our vocal chord. Relate vicle with vocal.

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