Cacophony
harsh, discordant sound.
Example:-
We were greeted by a cacophony of sound as we entered the road.
Mnemonic:-
sounds like "cough"(a Harsh sound)
Canon
an established set of laws, often religious in nature; collection of books.
Example:-
Scholars hotly debated whether the newly discovered sonnet should be accepted as part of Shakespearean canon.
Mnemonic:-
sounds like canun ---> kanun ---> a set of laws; so canon is the set of books (containing kanun)
Canonical
following or in agreement with accepted, traditional standards.
Example:-
Copying guaranteed that each generation transmitted canonical texts to the next.
Mnemonic:-
Canon fires following traditional standards.
Capricious
inclined to change one's mind impulsively; erratic; unpredictable.
Example:-
Mumbai has a capricious weather.
Mnemonic:-
If you wear a Capri in place of Formal Dress, it will be unpredictable, erratic.
Castigation
severe criticism or punishment
Example:-
Will he not castigate the Lebanese Government for permitting that to happen, despite promises to
the contrary?
Mnemonic:-
In olden days, lower caste people were severely criticized.
Caustic
burning or stinging; causing corrosion.
Example:-
This critic's caustic remarks angered the hapless actors who were the subjects of his sarcasm.
Mnemonic:-
sounds like 'caution', means be careful, there is something burning.
Censure
to criticize severely; to officially rebuke
Example:-
If you take your dad's car without telling him, you can expect him to censure you severely,
and maybe even ground you as well.
Mnemonic:-
If I am 100% sure, I can criticize anyone.
Chary
cautious
Example:-
A prudent thrifty, Dewitt was as chary of investing money in junk bonds as he was chary of paying people unnecessary compliments.
Mnemonic:-
Think of it as "BrahmaChari". What do the BrahmaChari do? They are cautious not to touch any
female.
Chicanery
the use of tricks to deceive someone.
Example:-
She would have seen much political chicanery in our United Kingdom.
Mnemonic:-
Chicni chupdi baatein karne wala will DECEIVE you!
Cogent
convincing
Example:-
Aim at conciseness; the ability to say something cogent and interesting is valued over the ability to write at great length.
Mnemonic:-
gent - a gentle person is always the right person to convince others.
Complaisance
trying to please others.
Example:-
The young man's complaisance was a mask for unexpressed anger.
Mnemonic:-
Complete Saint - please others.
Connoisseur
an expert
Example:-
I am becoming a connoisseur of these sermons over the years.
Mnemonics:-
kaun nahi sure..... Ye to expert hai
Contentious
quarrelsome
Example:-
Disagreeing violently with refree's ruiling, the coach became so contetious that he threw him out of the game
Mnemonic:-
Culpable
harsh, discordant sound.
Example:-
We were greeted by a cacophony of sound as we entered the road.
Mnemonic:-
sounds like "cough"(a Harsh sound)
Canon
an established set of laws, often religious in nature; collection of books.
Example:-
Scholars hotly debated whether the newly discovered sonnet should be accepted as part of Shakespearean canon.
Mnemonic:-
sounds like canun ---> kanun ---> a set of laws; so canon is the set of books (containing kanun)
Canonical
following or in agreement with accepted, traditional standards.
Example:-
Copying guaranteed that each generation transmitted canonical texts to the next.
Mnemonic:-
Canon fires following traditional standards.
Capricious
inclined to change one's mind impulsively; erratic; unpredictable.
Example:-
Mumbai has a capricious weather.
Mnemonic:-
If you wear a Capri in place of Formal Dress, it will be unpredictable, erratic.
Castigation
severe criticism or punishment
Example:-
Will he not castigate the Lebanese Government for permitting that to happen, despite promises to
the contrary?
Mnemonic:-
In olden days, lower caste people were severely criticized.
Caustic
burning or stinging; causing corrosion.
Example:-
This critic's caustic remarks angered the hapless actors who were the subjects of his sarcasm.
Mnemonic:-
sounds like 'caution', means be careful, there is something burning.
Censure
to criticize severely; to officially rebuke
Example:-
If you take your dad's car without telling him, you can expect him to censure you severely,
and maybe even ground you as well.
Mnemonic:-
If I am 100% sure, I can criticize anyone.
Chary
cautious
Example:-
A prudent thrifty, Dewitt was as chary of investing money in junk bonds as he was chary of paying people unnecessary compliments.
Mnemonic:-
Think of it as "BrahmaChari". What do the BrahmaChari do? They are cautious not to touch any
female.
Chicanery
the use of tricks to deceive someone.
Example:-
She would have seen much political chicanery in our United Kingdom.
Mnemonic:-
Chicni chupdi baatein karne wala will DECEIVE you!
Cogent
convincing
Example:-
Aim at conciseness; the ability to say something cogent and interesting is valued over the ability to write at great length.
Mnemonic:-
gent - a gentle person is always the right person to convince others.
Complaisance
trying to please others.
Example:-
The young man's complaisance was a mask for unexpressed anger.
Mnemonic:-
Complete Saint - please others.
Connoisseur
an expert
Example:-
I am becoming a connoisseur of these sermons over the years.
Mnemonics:-
kaun nahi sure..... Ye to expert hai
Contentious
quarrelsome
Example:-
Disagreeing violently with refree's ruiling, the coach became so contetious that he threw him out of the game
Mnemonic:-
(Contender+serious) -- one who takes the competition too serious always fights and quarrels
Contrite
regretful; seeking forgiveness.
Example:-
The local news was noticeably contrite and apologized to viewers for the countless on-air
technical difficulties.
Mnemonic:-
SPLIT as cont(count) + rite(right) . Count the cash right, else you will regret it.
Contrite
regretful; seeking forgiveness.
Example:-
The local news was noticeably contrite and apologized to viewers for the countless on-air
technical difficulties.
Mnemonic:-
SPLIT as cont(count) + rite(right) . Count the cash right, else you will regret it.
Culpable
Deserving blame
Example:-
Corrupt politicians who condone the activities of the gamblers are equally culpable
Mnemonic:-
Culp(culprit) .. So a culprit is always deserving of blame from everyone
Cynic
A person who believes all people are motivated by selfishness.
A cynic is a person who doesn't believe what people say and they try to disprove them.
Example:-
I have a cynical friend, when I tell her something exciting she will say, well don't count on it. It's like don't trust anyone.
Mnemonic:-
Cynic bole to super sanki banda. Ek aisa banda jo sirf fault hi nikalata hai bato mein.
Cynic
A person who believes all people are motivated by selfishness.
A cynic is a person who doesn't believe what people say and they try to disprove them.
Example:-
I have a cynical friend, when I tell her something exciting she will say, well don't count on it. It's like don't trust anyone.
Mnemonic:-
Cynic bole to super sanki banda. Ek aisa banda jo sirf fault hi nikalata hai bato mein.
