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cite

Short Definition : quote; commend; Ex. cited for bravery in an official record

Definition
(noun) a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
Example Sentence
  • the student's essay failed to list several important citations
  • the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book
  • the article includes mention of similar clinical cases
Definition
(verb) make reference to
Example Sentence
  • His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
Definition
(verb) commend
Synonyms : mention
Example Sentence
  • he was cited for his outstanding achievements
Definition
(verb) refer to
Synonyms : reference
Example Sentence
  • he referenced his colleagues' work
Definition
(verb) repeat a passage from
Synonyms : quote
Example Sentence
  • He quoted the Bible to her
Definition
(verb) refer to for illustration or proof
Synonyms : quote
Example Sentence
  • He said he could quote several instances of this behavior
Definition
(verb) advance evidence for
Synonyms : abduce adduce
Definition
(verb) call in an official matter, such as to attend court
Synonyms : summon summons
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cite

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recite means to tell something :like recite a poem: root is cite.. which means to quote

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Cite sounds like site you should get some reference or acknowledgement.

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CITE:=SITE= land for sale, and when land is for sale, u have to QUOTE a price for it.

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mnemonics ll help a lot if u study thm along with the cite(d) examples sentences for lang usage

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CITE also means summon....SITE....I purchased new site for new office, hence I summoned all my friends to see it......

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civil

Short Definition : having to do with citizens; not military or religious; courteous and polite; Ex. married in a civil ceremony; Ex. civil strife/disorder/law; N. civility; CF. civic

Definition
(adj) applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
Example Sentence
  • civil authorities
Definition
(adj) not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
Synonyms : polite
Example Sentence
  • even if he didn't like them he should have been civil
Definition
(adj) of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state
Example Sentence
  • civil affairs
  • civil strife
  • civil disobedience
  • civil branches of government
Definition
(adj) of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals
Synonyms : civic
Example Sentence
  • civil rights
  • civil liberty
  • civic duties
  • civic pride
Definition
(adj) (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life
Example Sentence
  • the civil calendar
  • a civil day begins at mean midnight
Definition
(adj) of or in a condition of social order
Example Sentence
  • civil peoples
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for civil

REMEMBER DAT " CIVIL " ENGINEERS WILL BE "POLITE TOWARDS THERE CUSTOMERS.

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clairvoyant

Short Definition : having foresight; fortuneteller; N. clairvoyance

Definition
(noun) someone who has the power of clairvoyance Definition
(adj) perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses Definition
(adj) foreseeing the future
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for clairvoyant

take it like this.......clair----clear for voyant derive meaning from voyage which means a long journey so clairvoyant is a person who can take a clear journey into the future and see whats in there

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having clear vision

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clairvoyant=clair(clear)+voyant(voyage)...one who foretells that voyage is clear to travel is a clairvoyant

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clear + voyan -> boyan(speech); so clairvoyant means who can SPEECH CLEARLY about the future.

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GOD IS A "CLAIRVOYANT",AS HE CAN TELL EVERY1'S FORTUNE ...

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CLAIR's VOYage ANTicipated

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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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