Clique Flashcards
Clique
Short Definition : small exclusive group of people
Definition
(noun) an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
Synonyms : camp , coterie , ingroup , inner circle , pack
sounds like ‘click’..imagine that u click on a picture in which small grp(QUE i.e a specific type of group) of people are there
Cloister
(noun) residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
(noun) a courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions)
(verb) seclude from the world in or as if in a cloister
cloister. …close+sister…where sisters (nuns) are getting closed or where sisters are resides…..
cloister reminds me about church’s sister(teacher in christian schools). they live in convent or monastery
clout
(noun) a target used in archery
(noun) special advantage or influence
(noun) a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
(noun) (boxing) a blow with the fist
Synonyms : biff , lick , poke , punch , slug
call out(=clout) your ex girlfriend/boyfriend ‘s name on the crossroad. You will get a blow from his/her spouse.
cloying
Short Definition : distasteful (because excessive); excessively sweet or sentimental; V. cloy: become unpleasant through too much sweetness or excess
Definition
(adj) overly sweet
Synonyms : saccharine , syrupy , treacly
I listened to a song for three days which I loved so much it became cloying at last.
Coalition
Short Definition : partnership; league; union of separate political parties
Definition
(noun) an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
Synonyms : alignment , alinement , alliance
Definition
(noun) the state of being combined into one body
Synonyms : fusion
Definition
(noun) the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts
Synonyms : coalescence , coalescency , concretion , conglutination
sounds like collision..in hindi films , when there is collision btw actor n actress , then they become PARTNER
Coax
Short Definition : persuade by flattery
Definition
(noun) a transmission line for high-frequency signals
Synonyms : coax cable , coaxial cable
Definition
(verb) influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
Synonyms : blarney , cajole , inveigle , palaver , sweet-talk , wheedle
Example Sentence
He palavered her into going along
Give cokes(coax) to make your friends happy.
Coda
Short Definition : concluding section of a musical or literary composition
Definition
(noun) the closing section of a musical composition
Synonyms : finale
conclusive part of the lunch ,is done by soda(coda) by watching music on television.
Codicil
Short Definition : supplement to the body of a will; later addition to a will
Definition
(noun) a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will
CODICIL (Sounds like KOTHI + SEAL) Imagine a person getting an aalishaan KOTHI through a will. But unfortunately, due to some legal reasons, government has decided to SEAL THE KOTHI and ALTER the will against his favor
Coercion
(noun) the act of compelling by force of authority
(noun) using force to cause something to occur
Synonyms : compulsion
When you need a erection you jerk it with force to reach high.
Cog
Short Definition : tooth projecting from a wheel
Definition
(noun) a subordinate who performs an important but routine function
(noun) tooth on the rim of gear wheel
(verb) roll steel ingots
(verb) join pieces of wood with cogs
cog~ colgate…..colgate relates to teeth….
Cogent
Short Definition : convincing
Definition
(adj) powerfully persuasive
Synonyms : telling , weighty
Cogent - Gent - Gentleman - Gentleman always uses fine-toned words to convince others. Gentleman’s convincing manners convinces anybody.
Cogitate
Short Definition : think over; ponder
Definition
(verb) consider carefully and deeply; reflect upon; turn over in one’s mind
Definition
(verb) use or exercise the mind or one’s power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
Synonyms : cerebrate , think
Agitate the mind = cogitates.
cognate
Short Definition : having a common origin; related linguistically; allied by blood; similar or akin in nature; Ex. cognate languages; N.
