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catastrophe

Short Definition : calamity ; disaster

Definition
(noun) an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
Example Sentence
  • the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity
  • the earthquake was a disaster
Definition
(noun) a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
Synonyms : disaster
Example Sentence
  • lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system
  • his policies were a disaster
Definition
(noun) a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
Synonyms : cataclysm
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for catastrophe

Cut a trophy:: if we loss the trophy then that event will be big loss misfortune , so is the meaning --> event resulting in great loss and misfortune

jab kutte ne KATA on the "TROUGH" then disaster happens!!!

cat+as+trophy..imagine if u had writen cat u would had got a big trophy...bcos u r such an intelligent guy...but wat hapend u r dead bcos of catastrophe

it would be a TRAGEDY if CAT + AS + TROPHY

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After winning a game if CAT is given AS TROPHy. calamity and disaster between countries & teams.

cata s trophe----- cutting the top edge this generally happens when any disaster comes....

catcall

Short Definition : shout of disapproval or displeasure (made at the theater or a sports match); boo; V.

Definition
(noun) a cry expressing disapproval Definition
(verb) utter catcalls at
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if someone CALLs me a CAT there will be a shout of disapproval from my side n i would boo at them back

all the cat were calling rats but rats made a "catcall"

If sexy catwoman calls you for sex, what will you do?

catcalls or booing from the crowd made Symo a cat on hot bricks...(cat on hot bricks means nervous..its an idiom which you s'd be knowing...and andrew symonds is a controversial cricketer..u s'd know this if u follow cricket

if CATs start to CALL eachother in the night, u want them to STOP! so u catcall

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even if its sachin tendulkar...he has to face CATCALLS when not in form...!!!

if someone about to deliberately step on to yout pet cat's call(kaalu-telugu)..wat u would do??definitely der wil b a shout of disaproval from u

if we cat(girl)call we will shout with disapproval.

cat+call --> When in circus, if tehy bring cat instead of a lion or tiger..people will say boo...they dont want cat and they disapprove

to call someone like a dog.means to disapprove someone.

catechism

Short Definition : book for religious instruction in question-and-answer form; religious instruction by question and answer; V. catechize

Definition
(noun) a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views Definition
(noun) an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for catechism

Catechism (Break it like CAT + MECHISM) Where CAT reminds us of CAT (the exam) and CAT(HOLIC) so Christianity funda... MECHISM reminds us of MECHANISM (Question Answer Pattern of the Exam).

catechism -> cat(holic) + techism. The technique of understanding catholism.

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The "cataclysm" (major disaster or war) resulted in a "cataclasm" (disruption) of the "catechism" (instruction in Christian beliefs given in a question-and-answer format) classes.

categorical

Short Definition : without exceptions; made without any doubt in mind; unqualified; absolute

Definition
(adj) relating to or included in a category or categories
Synonyms : categoric
Definition
(adj) not modified or restricted by reservations
Example Sentence
  • a categorical denial
  • a flat refusal
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for categorical

assume that there are two categories A & B and you have to put an object in one of them..now when you put that object in a category..you are ABSOLUTEly sure that it belongs there.

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belongs to all CATEGORIES without any exeption

: sounds like category, so things put in category are clear and direct

CATEGORICAL...CATEGORIZE..so you have decided to CATEGORIZE UNQUALIFIED FROM qualified PEOPLE.

categorical -> category of stones(cal - stones in tamil) Unambiguously explicit and direct types of stones.

cater

Short Definition : provide food and drink (for); cater to: try to satisfy (desires of a bad kind)

Definition
(verb) give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
Synonyms : ply provide supply
Example Sentence
  • The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
Definition
(verb) supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cater

cater seperated into- cat and tear -cats generally provide their food from people by crying (are they?) hence tear occur in their eyes. After that day cat use that method for providing food called cater :)

a caterer supplies food

The food was supplied in a shopping 'cart'

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cater-seems like caterings who provide food for people in specially arranged occassions

it will be written on hotel posters that "catering" is available

provide food and drink to cat by her and satisfy it

cater ( keta) It is a difficult job to meet ( cater) the needs of the youths which are affiliated with the current technology

CARE+Taker-we CATE+Take by providing food and drink....

catharsis

Short Definition : purging or cleansing of any passage of the body; purging and weakening of strong emotions as a result of experiencing a dramatic work of art

Definition
(noun) (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
Synonyms : abreaction katharsis
Definition
(noun) purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
Synonyms : katharsis purgation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for catharsis

CATHA sounds like KATHA(a religious story in hindi)..KATHA leads to the purging(means release) of emotional tensions.

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Lets put it this way: the INDIAN KATHA was so inpiring that it led to the gettin rid of emotions!! meaning2:cath+arse...ARSE means the part of body where u get rid of sumthing

cath + 'arse' : so its used for evacuation of the bowels

kaththu + archesi (after all the shouting you feel relaxed, giving up all emotions)

CATHER....A TUBE that is used in some chemical test(related to abdominan) where it is inserted into the body for cleansing .so doing a test with cather is catharsis.

CATHAR+sis : Kathe +sis. By teling u r daily kathe(stories) to u r sis, u will feel relaxed and thus cleansing of emotion is also done

Catharsis=Cut hairs.To remove licks and clean.

From "katha rus" u can relieve ur mind n pure your soul

Kasaav(a Hindi word meaning tension) ke recess

Catharsis = cat (cut) + har (hair) + sis (sister); Cut hair sister i.e purging hair.

cut hair of sis in movie made him feel for his dead sister

CATHARSIS = KATH (KATTU)+ARSE = You feel relieved

cathartic

Short Definition : purgative; medicine that causes the bowels to empty; ADJ.

Definition
(noun) a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels Definition
(adj) emotionally purging
Synonyms : psychotherapeutic
Definition
(adj) emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
Synonyms : releasing
Definition
(adj) strongly laxative
Synonyms : evacuant purgative
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cathartic

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CATHARSIS is getting rid of emotions CATHARTIC is getting rid of DIRT from the bowels(intestine)

cut the hair for fathers death make sad, so we made him cry and forget it.

one cata(pin) is enter in ur foot

sounds like katha+farting.i.e. katha of medicine which helps farting i.e to empty bowels...

catholic

Short Definition : (of likings and interests) universal; general; broad; including many different parts; wide-ranging liberal; Ex. catholic opinions/tastes

Definition
(noun) a member of a Catholic church Definition
(adj) of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
Example Sentence
  • the Catholic Church
Definition
(adj) free from provincial prejudices or attachments
Example Sentence
  • catholic in one's tastes
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for catholic

Catholic Christians are found everywhere in the world....so they are present universally.

cata+holo+ic where holo refers to the whole world so its UNIVERSAL

CATs are wHOLe worldic.. That means cats are found everywhere, they are universal.

caucus

Short Definition : private meeting of a group of people in a political party to select officers or determine policy; CF. the Caucus club of Boston

Definition
(noun) a closed political meeting Definition
(verb) meet to select a candidate or promote a policy
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for caucus

cau + cus sounds like can collector come to discuss..... lets get together in a group and discuss about who will be elected ...

A meeting where COWS+disCUS therefore caucus is closed political(cows) meeting

caucus + sense = consensus

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think of "RUCKUS" our politicians create in the parliament... sounds similar to CAUCUS

cavvukuni discuss

discussions of politicians are heard as 'cau-cau' as they discuss like crows..

Caucus like chokas in hindi. Means alert and watchful. All alert people in a group meet each other to determine policy

cus sounds like "cush" of cigarette. You smoke with a group to decide something.

Sound like RAUCOUS which means harsh noise..MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS are generally NOISY.

caucus:cau cu is the sound of small dogs...

sounds like KYA+KISE .we arrange private meetings to discuss KYA kare+KISE select kare in election.

in the party campus private meeting of a group of people in a political party to select officers

causal

Short Definition : implying a cause-and-effect relationship; N. causality

Definition
(adj) involving or constituting a cause; causing
Example Sentence
  • a causal relationship between scarcity and higher prices
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for causal

Causal == cause; i.e; something relating to cause

all casualties have a causal

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No current in TN cause + all prob in the state

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