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clasp

Short Definition : hold firmly within arms

Definition
(noun) a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together Definition
(noun) the act of grasping
Example Sentence
  • he released his clasp on my arm
  • he has a strong grip for an old man
  • she kept a firm hold on the railing
Definition
(verb) hold firmly and tightly Definition
(verb) fasten with or as if with a brooch
Synonyms : brooch
Definition
(verb) fasten with a buckle or buckles
Synonyms : buckle
Definition
(verb) grasp firmly
Example Sentence
  • The child clasped my hands
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for clasp

CLASP sounds like GRASP .. which means the same ..

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clasp=glas+pakdo

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clasp feels like "LAPS" , the end 4 letters, so after laps of running race he was hold firmly within arms by d coach,parents.

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claustrophobia

Short Definition : fear of being locked in

Definition
(noun) a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for claustrophobia

claust-this seems like closed...u are closed in a room only if the room is locked, phobia means feear..

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CLAUS is the root for CLOSE and PHOBIA means FEAR ...see more roots here,itll help you:http://www.virtualsalt.com/roots.htm

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Claust - Closed...Phobia - Fear...so a fear of being suffocated in an enclosed space.

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clavicle

Short Definition : collarbone

Definition
(noun) bone linking the scapula and sternum
Synonyms : collarbone
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for clavicle

call+ vick.......so wen u call vick....where is ur phone placed....its near collarbone

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clavicle is the bone which supports our vocal chord. Relate vicle with vocal.

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cleave

Short Definition : split or sever; cling to; remain faithful to; N. cleavage; ADJ. cloven

Definition
(verb) separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
Synonyms : rive split
Example Sentence
  • cleave the bone
Definition
(verb) make by cutting into
Example Sentence
  • The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock
Definition
(verb) come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
Synonyms : adhere cling cohere stick
Example Sentence
  • The dress clings to her body
  • The label stuck to the box
  • The sushi rice grains cohere
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cleave

just relate it to cleavage..

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cleave-Cant LEAVE...hold together.

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the cleavage holds the melon pack firmly

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it is a funnt word...it means both STICK TO and SPLIT...!!!

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cleaveland state university is divided based on the branches it has, so cleave means split

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cleft

Short Definition : N: split

Definition
(noun) a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin) Definition
(noun) a long narrow opening Definition
(adj) having one or more incisions reaching nearly to the midrib
Synonyms : dissected
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cleft

c + left == she + left , i.e she left means there is a split in their relationship....

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C+ left(leave)= cleave means cut or a split.

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in counter strike if we are left out of the clan we are split from the members of the clan and join a new clan

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Split seen in a cliff

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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
Example Sentence
  • he threw himself on the mercy of the court
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for clemency

cle+me+mercy give me some mercy...u got mercy from the person from whom u expect punishment///

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CLE(clay)MENCY(man means heart in hindi)so the person's heart is soft like clay

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Cle+men+ cy= clean man mercy, a man who is very clean in his thoughts is very mild and merciful.

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Clemency and Mercy rhyme....

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CLEMENT means mild(of weather)...sounds like CEMENT...why do we use cement???...to protect our house from wind,rain,summer and to make the weather inside the house MILD.....

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sounds like cleasing milk.. which is MILD..

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clemency = c+ leman + cy(want); We want labour so showing mercy to attract them.

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clientele

Short Definition : body of customers

Definition
(noun) customers collectively
Synonyms : business patronage
Example Sentence
  • they have an upper class clientele
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for clientele

Various banks call a wide range of customers to give sell their offers ex: credit cards, so remember it as Many CLIENTS (customers) are TELEPHONED..so CLIENTELE = huge no of customers.

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CLIENTELE - a number of clients or customers.

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client- this means customers tele- tele shoping,,genrally sells products that are useful for health(body) of the customers.

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climactic

Short Definition : relating to the highest point; N. climax; CF. climatic

Definition
(adj) consisting of or causing a climax
Example Sentence
  • a climactic development
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for climactic

climactic = climax... final point.

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tic- resembles tip..highest point..

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Sounds like CLIMAX: So for a movie to be a hit , its CLIMAX should be VERY EXCITING n should be the MOST IMPORTANT

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CLI-MAC-TIC; consider apple MAC PC's; only rich guys or persons at high position buy them

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climactic=climax tip

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clime

Short Definition : climate

Definition
(noun) the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
Synonyms : climate
Example Sentence
  • the dank climate of southern Wales
  • plants from a cold clime travel best in winter
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for clime

a short form for CLIMATE

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clip

Short Definition : cut off with shears; fasten; N: something clipped off (as a short extract from film); clasp or fastener

Definition
(noun) a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun Definition
(noun) an instance or single occasion for some event
Synonyms : time
Example Sentence
  • this time he succeeded
  • he called four times
  • he could do ten at a clip
Definition
(noun) any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together Definition
(noun) an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress Definition
(noun) the act of clipping or snipping
Synonyms : clipping snip
Definition
(noun) a sharp slanting blow
Example Sentence
  • he gave me a clip on the ear
Definition
(verb) sever or remove by pinching or snipping
Synonyms : nip nip off snip snip off
Example Sentence
  • nip off the flowers
Definition
(verb) run at a moderately swift pace
Synonyms : jog trot
Definition
(verb) attach with a clip
Example Sentence
  • clip the papers together
Definition
(verb) cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
Example Sentence
  • dress the plants in the garden
Definition
(verb) terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
Synonyms : curtail cut short
Example Sentence
  • My speech was cut short
  • Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries
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