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cosmic

Short Definition : pertaining to the universe; vast

Definition
(adj) of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
Example Sentence
  • cosmic laws
  • cosmic catastrophe
  • cosmic rays
Definition
(adj) inconceivably extended in space or time

coterie

Short Definition : group that meets socially; select circle; close group of people with shared interests

Definition
(noun) an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for coterie

sounds like KOTHARI (in hindi it means an enclosed room) -- where people with common purposes meet.

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When Michael Jackson Died, TIMES NOW flashed a news: COTORIE KILLED MJ; i.e. A small group of close people presurrizes MJ to perform against his wish and thus killed him

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cot+ erie ; on cot only small group with common interests sleep together

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KUTRI(female dog)....A SMALL GROUP of dogs is always present near a female dog especially during the mating season....

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coterie => snds like ROTARY;so group that meets socially

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Coterie - Kota + re..... kota ( palace / or fort ) lo nivasinche vallu and their RElatives are exclusive set of ppl...

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countenance

Short Definition : approve; support; tolerate; Ex. countenance his rude behavior; N: face; appearance

Definition
(noun) the appearance conveyed by a person's face
Synonyms : visage
Example Sentence
  • a pleasant countenance
  • a stern visage
Definition
(noun) formal and explicit approval
Example Sentence
  • a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
Definition
(noun) the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) Definition
(verb) consent to, give permission
Synonyms : allow let permit
Example Sentence
  • She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
  • I won't let the police search her basement
  • I cannot allow you to see your exam
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for countenance

(count+ten) A ten year old kid is learning how to count upto 10 and his dad's countenance gave kid a lot of encouragement

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as a noun ....COUNT the no. of TENANts FACE yu can see

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Countenance : Count to ten --- small boy was counting form 1 to ten.he got tired. His dad ALLOWED him 2 go to play which changed d appearance of the son's face into a smiley face

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Count the issues we must take a stance for & approve of or tolerate. ALSO count the faces of depair seen in their expressions.

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1. Count down to the end of patience. 2. Count the number of tenants.

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countenance = count ten & hence see your angry will decrease.

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COUNT the money given my TENANT and then APPROVE for staying

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countermand

Short Definition : cancel; revoke (an order)

Definition
(noun) a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command Definition
(verb) cancel officially
Example Sentence
  • He revoked the ban on smoking
  • lift an embargo
  • vacate a death sentence
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for countermand

counter + command....so counter the previous command.

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COUNTER+DEMAND....counter a demand means CANCEL or REVOKE....

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DEMAND is to Ask for or EVOKE(Call forth) hence COUNTER(Opposite)+MAND means CANCEL or REVOKE

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On COUNTER to collect money if u behave like MANDH , ur boss will CANCEL ur job

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an idiot capricious spurious cartoon king who cannot decide what command to give, so he commands then countermands and then commands and then countermands leaving people confused

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counterpart

Short Definition : thing that completes another; things very much alike; thing that has the same purpose in a different system

Definition
(noun) a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another Definition
(noun) a duplicate copy
Synonyms : similitude twin
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for counterpart

counter + part >> remaining part which completes something...

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coup

Short Definition : highly successful action or sudden attack; coup(s) d''etat; CF. coup de gr^ace: deathblow or shot which kills

Definition
(noun) a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force Definition
(noun) a brilliant and notable success
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for coup

Imagine word cup( Coup). One gets cup when they achieve something

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coup...sounds very similar to cope.....so IF there was a SUDDEN ATTACK on your group, and it was a great loss for you, but since you learned to COPE up with things you were managed to deal with it successfully.

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Coup sounds like Cop( Police), they do sudden attack (encounter), which is often a successful action too!

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In WWF when U escape from sudden and violent attack and come out successfully they will present U a cup

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i was able to coup up means successful in executing the action

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Its is pronounced as Koo ....and what do we say when some have achieved something or got success ..KOOOL !!!

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I made a coup at her house to free her to become a couple.

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couple

Short Definition : join; unite; OP. uncouple

Definition
(noun) a pair who associate with one another
Synonyms : duet duo twosome
Example Sentence
  • the engaged couple
  • an inseparable twosome
Definition
(noun) a pair of people who live together
Synonyms : match mates
Example Sentence
  • a married couple from Chicago
Definition
(noun) a small indefinite number
Example Sentence
  • he's coming for a couple of days
Definition
(noun) two items of the same kind Definition
(noun) (physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines Definition
(verb) bring two objects, ideas, or people together
Synonyms : match mate pair twin
Example Sentence
  • This fact is coupled to the other one
  • Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?
  • The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project
Definition
(verb) link together
Synonyms : couple on couple up
Example Sentence
  • can we couple these proposals?
Definition
(verb) form a pair or pairs
Example Sentence
  • The two old friends paired off
Definition
(verb) engage in sexual intercourse
Synonyms : copulate mate pair
Example Sentence
  • Birds mate in the Spring

courier

Short Definition : messenger

Definition
(noun) a person who carries a message
Synonyms : messenger

court

Short Definition : attempt to gain; seek; woo; risk; behave so as to invite; attempt to gain the favor of by attention; Ex. court disaster

Definition
(noun) an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
Synonyms : judicature tribunal
Definition
(noun) a room in which a lawcourt sits
Synonyms : courtroom
Example Sentence
  • television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
Definition
(noun) the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state
Synonyms : royal court
Definition
(noun) a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played
Example Sentence
  • players had to reserve a court in advance
Definition
(noun) Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947)
Synonyms : margaret court
Definition
(noun) the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince
Synonyms : royal court
Definition
(noun) a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area Definition
(noun) a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws Definition
(noun) the residence of a sovereign or nobleman
Example Sentence
  • the king will visit the duke's court
Definition
(noun) an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
Synonyms : courtyard
Example Sentence
  • the house was built around an inner court
Definition
(noun) respectful deference
Synonyms : homage
Example Sentence
  • pay court to the emperor
Definition
(verb) make amorous advances towards
Synonyms : romance solicit woo
Example Sentence
  • John is courting Mary
Definition
(verb) seek someone's favor
Synonyms : woo
Example Sentence
  • China is wooing Russia
Definition
(verb) engage in social activities leading to marriage
Example Sentence
  • We were courting for over ten years
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for court

COuRTING--to attract a mate)--I went to the court, not to see the case but to attract a mate...:)

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COURTEOUS

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covenant

Short Definition : binding agreement between two groups or people; compact; V: enter into a covenant; promise

Definition
(noun) a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
Synonyms : compact concordat
Definition
(noun) (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return Definition
(verb) enter into a covenant Definition
(verb) enter into a covenant or formal agreement
Example Sentence
  • They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver
  • The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for covenant

Covalent means a kind of bonding, Covenant means binding between ppl.

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covenant = split it cove sounds like(cow) + n(and) + ant(aunty) ;cow made an agreement with aunty to give 5 litre of milk daily.

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COVe tENANT a fellow who is tenant has to sign agreements with the landlord

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(COVE-CONVEY)To convey a message about your agreement for love

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Covenant: Think of convent and nun. A nun has an agreement with the convent.

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Cove = Cave, recess, nook => I had made the tenANT sign an agreement before he could stay in my COVE (CAVE)

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"Covenant"-Resound this as covalence (remember covalent bond), i.e equal reciprocal bond in agreement.

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coven = c + oven + ant; Sharing oven with aunt in mess is a agreement.

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