Cosmology

πŸ“š Definition: The study of the origin, structure, and future of the universe.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /kΙ’zˈmΙ’lΙ™dΚ’i/ (koz-MOL-uh-jee)
πŸ“ Example: The Big Bang theory is a cornerstone in cosmology.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “Cosmo-” (Universe) + “-logy” (Study). Think of a cosmos flower in a lab coat studying the universe. πŸŒΈπŸ”­
πŸ‘₯ Family: Universe, astronomy, astrophysics
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜†

Craven

πŸ“š Definition: Extremely cowardly.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /ˈkreΙͺvΙ™n/ (KRAY-vuhn)
πŸ“ Example: The craven soldier deserted his post.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “Craven” sounds like “cave in.” Imagine someone caving in under pressure. 😱🏚️
πŸ‘₯ Family: Cowardly, timid, pusillanimous
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†

Credence

πŸ“š Definition: Belief or acceptance in an idea or claim.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /ˈkriːdΙ™ns/ (KREE-dΙ™ns)
πŸ“ Example: The evidence gave credence to the theory.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “Cred-” like “credit.” When you give someone credit, you believe them. πŸ’³πŸ€
πŸ‘₯ Family: Belief, faith, trust
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†

Decorum

πŸ“š Definition: Proper and polite behavior.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /dΙͺˈkɔːrΙ™m/ (di-KOR-uhm)
πŸ“ Example: She acted with decorum at the formal event.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “Deco-” like “decorate,” “rum” like “room.” Decorate the room with politeness. 🎨🍸
πŸ‘₯ Family: Propriety, etiquette, manners
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜†

Deference

πŸ“š Definition: Respectful submission or yielding to another.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /ˈdΙ›fΙ™rΙ™ns/ (DEF-er-Ι™ns)
πŸ“ Example: He showed deference to his elders.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “Defer” + “ence.” To “defer” is to yield; add “-ence” to remember it’s a noun. πŸ›‘πŸ‘΄
πŸ‘₯ Family: Respect, submission, compliance
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†

Delineate

πŸ“š Definition: Describe or outline with precision.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /dΙͺˈlΙͺnΙͺeΙͺt/ (di-LIN-ee-ayt)
πŸ“ Example: The artist delineated the landscape beautifully.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “De-” (precisely) + “line” (outline). Imagine drawing detailed lines. βœοΈπŸ“
πŸ‘₯ Family: Describe, define, sketch
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜†

Demotic

πŸ“š Definition: Relating to ordinary people or language.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /dΙͺˈmΙ’tΙͺk/ (di-MOT-ik)
πŸ“ Example: Demotic speech is different from formal language.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “Demo-” (people) + “-tic” (related to). Think of a democratic “tic-tac-toe” everyone can play. πŸŽ²πŸ‘«
πŸ‘₯ Family: Common, popular, vernacular
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜†β˜†

Demur

πŸ“š Definition: To object or hesitate.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /dΙͺˈmɜːr/ (di-MUR)
πŸ“ Example: She demurred when asked to work on weekends.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “Demur” sounds like “De more?” As in, “Do more? I object!” πŸ›‘βœ‹
πŸ‘₯ Family: Object, hesitate, refuse
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜†

Denigrate

πŸ“š Definition: To criticize unfairly; disparage.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /ˈdΙ›nΙͺΙ‘reΙͺt/ (DEN-i-grayt)
πŸ“ Example: The politician tried to denigrate his opponent.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “Deny + grate.” Imagine grating cheese and denying its quality. πŸ§€βŒ
πŸ‘₯ Family: Criticize, disparage, belittle
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜†

Denouement

πŸ“š Definition: The final resolution or outcome of a situation or story.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /deΙͺˈnuːmΙ’Μƒ/ (day-NOO-mon)
πŸ“ Example: The denouement of the novel left readers satisfied.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “De-” (of) + “noue-” (new) + “-ment” (moment). Think of the “new moment” that resolves everything. πŸ“˜πŸ”š
πŸ‘₯ Family: Conclusion, resolution, outcome
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†

Derivative

πŸ“š Definition: Originating from another source; unoriginal.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /dΙͺˈrΙͺvΙ™tΙͺv/ (di-RIV-uh-tiv)
πŸ“ Example: The new film was highly derivative of older classics.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “Derive” + “-ative.” Think of a river diverging, but the water comes from the same source. 🏞️➑️
πŸ‘₯ Family: Imitative, unoriginal, copied
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†

Disabuse

πŸ“š Definition: To correct a misunderstanding or incorrect view.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /ˌdΙͺsΙ™Λˆbjuːz/ (dis-uh-BYOOZ)
πŸ“ Example: She tried to disabuse him of his naive expectations.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “Dis-” (remove) + “abuse” (harm). Imagine removing the ‘harm’ of a wrong idea. πŸ›‘πŸ’‘
πŸ‘₯ Family: Correct, enlighten, clarify
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜†

Discordant

πŸ“š Definition: In conflict or disagreement.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /dΙͺsˈkɔːrdΙ™nt/ (dis-KOR-duhnt)
πŸ“ Example: Their opinions were discordant with each other.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “Dis-” (apart) + “cord-” (heart). Imagine hearts pulled apart, signaling disagreement. ❀️🚫
πŸ‘₯ Family: Conflicting, divergent, incompatible
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜†

Discrepancy

πŸ“š Definition: A difference or inconsistency between two or more things.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /dΙͺˈskrΙ›pΙ™nsi/ (dis-KREP-un-see)
πŸ“ Example: There was a discrepancy between the accounts.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “Dis-” (apart) + “crep-” (creep). Imagine numbers that creep apart, showing a gap. πŸ“ŠπŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ
πŸ‘₯ Family: Inconsistency, disparity, variance
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†

Discrete

πŸ“š Definition: Individually separate and distinct.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /dΙͺsˈkriːt/ (dis-KREET)
πŸ“ Example: The project was divided into discrete phases.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “Dis-” (apart) + “-crete” (concrete). Imagine concrete blocks placed apart. 🧱🧱
πŸ‘₯ Family: Distinct, separate, individual
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†

Disingenuous

πŸ“š Definition: Not sincere, lacking in candor or honesty.
πŸ”‰ Pronunciation: /ˌdΙͺsΙͺnˈdΚ’Ι›njuΙ™s/ (dis-in-JEN-yoo-uhs)
πŸ“ Example: His apology seemed disingenuous.
πŸ’‘ Mnemonic: “Dis-” (not) + “ingenuous” (genuine). Imagine a mask that’s not genuine. 🎭
πŸ‘₯ Family: Insincere, deceitful, duplicitous
⭐ Prediction: β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜†