Tuesday 9 July 2013

09:36
Helpful if u remember the mnemonics :)
Note: *<Mnemonic>

Ostracism=Exclusion<racism>

Exculpate=to free from blame/guild<remember ex-not 'culp'rit>

Blithe=merry,carefree<note the 'lit'~light...merry?let ur light shine>

Cogent=convincing

Unfeigned=genuine/sincere<not feigned<sounds -ve(fake)>

Aver=to confirm/support<sounds negative but not; dont mistake it for aversion;'ver' for truthfulness>

Brevity=briefness

Consternation=confusing<con-not;stern=unrelenting/straightforward>

Dogmatic=to strongly hold/state unproven beliefs<dogma=no proofs but strongly believed>

Platitude=superficial remark

Repudiate=disown/deny/renounce

Penury=poor<without pennies>

Penchant=inclination


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