Cosmology
π Definition: The study of the origin, structure, and future of the universe.
π Pronunciation: /kΙzΛmΙlΙdΚi/ (koz-MOL-uh-jee)
π Example: The Big Bang theory is a cornerstone in cosmology.
π‘ Mnemonic: “Cosmo-” (Universe) + “-logy” (Study). Think of a cosmos flower in a lab coat studying the universe. πΈπ
π₯ Family: Universe, astronomy, astrophysics
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Craven
π Definition: Extremely cowardly.
π Pronunciation: /ΛkreΙͺvΙn/ (KRAY-vuhn)
π Example: The craven soldier deserted his post.
π‘ Mnemonic: “Craven” sounds like “cave in.” Imagine someone caving in under pressure. π±ποΈ
π₯ Family: Cowardly, timid, pusillanimous
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Credence
π Definition: Belief or acceptance in an idea or claim.
π Pronunciation: /ΛkriΛdΙns/ (KREE-dΙns)
π Example: The evidence gave credence to the theory.
π‘ Mnemonic: “Cred-” like “credit.” When you give someone credit, you believe them. π³π€
π₯ Family: Belief, faith, trust
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Decorum
π Definition: Proper and polite behavior.
π Pronunciation: /dΙͺΛkΙΛrΙm/ (di-KOR-uhm)
π Example: She acted with decorum at the formal event.
π‘ Mnemonic: “Deco-” like “decorate,” “rum” like “room.” Decorate the room with politeness. π¨πΈ
π₯ Family: Propriety, etiquette, manners
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Deference
π Definition: Respectful submission or yielding to another.
π Pronunciation: /ΛdΙfΙrΙns/ (DEF-er-Ιns)
π Example: He showed deference to his elders.
π‘ Mnemonic: “Defer” + “ence.” To “defer” is to yield; add “-ence” to remember it’s a noun. ππ΄
π₯ Family: Respect, submission, compliance
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Delineate
π Definition: Describe or outline with precision.
π Pronunciation: /dΙͺΛlΙͺnΙͺeΙͺt/ (di-LIN-ee-ayt)
π Example: The artist delineated the landscape beautifully.
π‘ Mnemonic: “De-” (precisely) + “line” (outline). Imagine drawing detailed lines. βοΈπ
π₯ Family: Describe, define, sketch
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Demotic
π Definition: Relating to ordinary people or language.
π Pronunciation: /dΙͺΛmΙtΙͺk/ (di-MOT-ik)
π Example: Demotic speech is different from formal language.
π‘ Mnemonic: “Demo-” (people) + “-tic” (related to). Think of a democratic “tic-tac-toe” everyone can play. π²π«
π₯ Family: Common, popular, vernacular
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Demur
π Definition: To object or hesitate.
π Pronunciation: /dΙͺΛmΙΛr/ (di-MUR)
π Example: She demurred when asked to work on weekends.
π‘ Mnemonic: “Demur” sounds like “De more?” As in, “Do more? I object!” πβ
π₯ Family: Object, hesitate, refuse
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Denigrate
π Definition: To criticize unfairly; disparage.
π Pronunciation: /ΛdΙnΙͺΙ‘reΙͺt/ (DEN-i-grayt)
π Example: The politician tried to denigrate his opponent.
π‘ Mnemonic: “Deny + grate.” Imagine grating cheese and denying its quality. π§β
π₯ Family: Criticize, disparage, belittle
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Denouement
π Definition: The final resolution or outcome of a situation or story.
π Pronunciation: /deΙͺΛnuΛmΙΜ/ (day-NOO-mon)
π Example: The denouement of the novel left readers satisfied.
π‘ Mnemonic: “De-” (of) + “noue-” (new) + “-ment” (moment). Think of the “new moment” that resolves everything. ππ
π₯ Family: Conclusion, resolution, outcome
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Derivative
π Definition: Originating from another source; unoriginal.
π Pronunciation: /dΙͺΛrΙͺvΙtΙͺv/ (di-RIV-uh-tiv)
π Example: The new film was highly derivative of older classics.
π‘ Mnemonic: “Derive” + “-ative.” Think of a river diverging, but the water comes from the same source. ποΈβ‘οΈ
π₯ Family: Imitative, unoriginal, copied
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Disabuse
π Definition: To correct a misunderstanding or incorrect view.
π Pronunciation: /ΛdΙͺsΙΛbjuΛz/ (dis-uh-BYOOZ)
π Example: She tried to disabuse him of his naive expectations.
π‘ Mnemonic: “Dis-” (remove) + “abuse” (harm). Imagine removing the ‘harm’ of a wrong idea. ππ‘
π₯ Family: Correct, enlighten, clarify
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Discordant
π Definition: In conflict or disagreement.
π Pronunciation: /dΙͺsΛkΙΛrdΙnt/ (dis-KOR-duhnt)
π Example: Their opinions were discordant with each other.
π‘ Mnemonic: “Dis-” (apart) + “cord-” (heart). Imagine hearts pulled apart, signaling disagreement. β€οΈπ«
π₯ Family: Conflicting, divergent, incompatible
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Discrepancy
π Definition: A difference or inconsistency between two or more things.
π Pronunciation: /dΙͺΛskrΙpΙnsi/ (dis-KREP-un-see)
π Example: There was a discrepancy between the accounts.
π‘ Mnemonic: “Dis-” (apart) + “crep-” (creep). Imagine numbers that creep apart, showing a gap. ππΆββοΈ
π₯ Family: Inconsistency, disparity, variance
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Discrete
π Definition: Individually separate and distinct.
π Pronunciation: /dΙͺsΛkriΛt/ (dis-KREET)
π Example: The project was divided into discrete phases.
π‘ Mnemonic: “Dis-” (apart) + “-crete” (concrete). Imagine concrete blocks placed apart. π§±π§±
π₯ Family: Distinct, separate, individual
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Disingenuous
π Definition: Not sincere, lacking in candor or honesty.
π Pronunciation: /ΛdΙͺsΙͺnΛdΚΙnjuΙs/ (dis-in-JEN-yoo-uhs)
π Example: His apology seemed disingenuous.
π‘ Mnemonic: “Dis-” (not) + “ingenuous” (genuine). Imagine a mask that’s not genuine. π
π₯ Family: Insincere, deceitful, duplicitous
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