Cipher Flashcards
Cipher
Short Definition : nonentity; worthless person or thing; zero; secret code; V.
Definition
(noun) a message written in a secret code
(noun) a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
Synonyms : 0 , cypher , nought , zero
its always difficult to deCIPHER a SECRET CODE
Circumlocution
(noun) a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things
Synonyms : ambage , periphrasis
(noun) an indirect way of expressing something
Synonyms : indirect expression
CIRCUM means circular..not straight..ghuma fira kar… and LOCUT .. means to talk ( as in locquacious:talkative) so… CIRCUMLOCUTION.. ghuma fira kar bolna :)
Circumspect
Short Definition : prudent; cautious; acting after careful thought
Definition
(adj) heedful of potential consequences
Synonyms : discreet
A person who use round (circum) spectacle always is a prudent and cautious person.
Circumvent
Short Definition : outwit; defeat by behaving more cleverly; outsmart; baffle; avoid; get around
Definition
(verb) surround so as to force to give up
Synonyms : beleaguer , besiege , hem in , surround
circle + prevent => to form a CIRCLE or a boundary around the target so as to OUTSMART your opponent. lyk abhimanyu did!!!
Cistern
Short Definition : reservoir or water tank
Definition
(noun) a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
Synonyms : cisterna
Definition
(noun) a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet
Synonyms : water tank
Definition
(noun) an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater
cistern- the initial part of the word,resembles cister(sister)..yeah,,..wen u hit ur sister, then genrally a reservoir of water will flow as tears..[general phenomenon of gals]…lol…!!
Citadel
Short Definition : fortress
Definition
(noun) a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
Synonyms : bastion
cita(Seeta) was captured by Ravana and was confined to his fortress with all his sena del(dal) protecting her..
Clairvoyant
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
Synonyms : precognitive , second-sighted
From the Modern Family series Clair had vision of Gloria’s future baby.
Clamber
(noun) an awkward climb
reaching the crest was a real clamber
(verb) climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
Synonyms : scramble , shin , shinny , skin , sputter , struggle
climb + er => person who climbs
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
CLAMOR rhymes wit glamourous….whenever de crowd sees a glamour girl they become NOISY
Clan-des-tine
Short Definition : secret
Definition
(adj) conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
Synonyms : cloak-and-dagger , hole-and-corner , hugger-mugger , hush-hush , secret , surreptitious , undercover , underground
Plan(Clan) this(des) time(tine) in Clandestine — Plan this time secretly
clandestine–break it like clan + destine- Plan of destiny is secret to everyone–What our DESTINy has in store for us remains a big secret to everyone.
Clangor
Short Definition : loud resounding noise; sound of repeated clanging
(noun) a loud resonant repeating noise
Synonyms : clang , clangoring , clangour , clank , clash , crash
langur(monkey)- sound of langur is loud and resounding.
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;
(noun) a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
Synonyms : gonorrhea , gonorrhoea
Clapper
Short Definition : striker (tongue) of a bell
Definition
(noun) someone who applauds
(noun) a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
Clarion
Short Definition : shrill, trumpetlike sound; kind of trumpet used in former times
(noun) a medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone
(verb) blow the clarion
(verb) proclaim on, or as if on, a clarion
(adj) loud and clear
Clarion sounds like Clear ring tone of a cell phone which has high pitched sound
Clasp
(noun) a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
(noun) the act of grasping
Synonyms : clench , clutch , clutches , grasp , grip , hold
clasp=glas+pakdo
cleft
noun) a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
c + left == she + left , i.e she left means there is a split in their relationship….
Clemency
Short Definition : disposition to be lenient in deciding punishments; mildness as of the weather; ADJ. clement
Definition
(noun) good weather with comfortable temperatures
Synonyms : mildness
Definition
(noun) leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
Synonyms : mercifulness , mercy
cle+me+mercy give me some mercy…u got mercy from the person from whom u expect punishment///
clien-tele
short Definition : body of customers
Definition
(noun) customers collectively
Synonyms : business , patronage
Climactic
Short Definition : relating to the highest point; N. climax; CF. climatic
Definition
(adj) consisting of or causing a climax
Clime
(noun) the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
Synonyms : climate
