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    THE VOCAB

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    Contents

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    Title Page No.1. Clique 1

    2. Cog 2

    3. Cubbyhole 3

    4. Declivity 45. Druid 5

    6. Expunge 6

    7. Haven 7

    8. Work Out Zone 89. Answers 9

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    CLIQUE

    Clique

    A clique is an exclusive circle of people joined together by a common purpose, such as the one illustrated, a

    team assigned for a specific project, the mafia, or a group of interns. Clique is derived from French, in the 17th

    century.

    What though he did not belong to your clique! Though you may not approve of his method or his principles,

    recognize his magnanimity. Is a famous quote by Henry David Thoreau.

    Clique has the following dictionary definitions:1. A small, exclusive group of people

    2. A narrow circle of friends

    Master tips for Clique

    Pronounced as click, clique is clicking a group of a few cli(IQ)ue people, or selecting a group of limitedpeople with high IQs. Thats a way to etch the word across your mind forever.

    Usage examples of Clique:1. The girls in that clique are very popular, but are also very mean.

    Synonyms1. Band, circle: an unofficial association of people or groups. (noun)

    2. Mafia, sect : any tightly knit group of trusted associates. (noun)

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    COG

    Cog

    Cog, as shown in the picture, means a series of teeth in a gear that drives it forward. Left by itself. The singleteeth is not of much value when compiled in gear form, every cog becomes important. It is from this reference

    that cog derives its meaning: A subordinate member of an organization who performs necessary but usually

    minor or routine functions.

    Cog carries the following dictionary definitions:

    1. One of a series of teeth, as on the rim of a wheel or gear, whose engagement transmits successive motive

    force to a corresponding wheel or gear.

    2. A cogwheel.

    3. A subordinate member of an organization who performs necessary but usually minor or routine functions.

    Idioms based on cog:

    There are a couple of interesting idioms based on the word cog:1. Slip a cog: To make a blunder; err

    One of the waiters must have slipped a cog.

    2. A cog in the wheel/machine: one part of a large system or organization.

    He was just a small cog in the large wheel of organised crime.

    Synonyms:

    Sprocket: A toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction

    of transmitted motion.

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    CUBBYHOLE

    CubbyholeNo, cubbyhole is not slang for a fat persons belly button, but actually implies a small cozy snug little place.Harry potter fans would recall the Owl dormitory to be filled with small places allotted for the pets, which are

    called cubbyholes.

    As the picture displays, a small, often private space, such as a pigeonhole is referred to as a cubbyhole.

    Should not be used as a defaming cuss for fat people!

    The dictionary definitions for Cubbyhole are as follows:

    1. A small enclosed space or room. (noun)

    2. Any small compartment, such as a pigeonhole (noun)

    Masters tips for Cubbyhole:To remember this word, break it into two easy words:

    Cubby: or crumby, meaning a small pathetic and breaking down state,

    Hole: A small opening or passage. Thus cubbyhole is a crumby, little space.

    Do not confuse cubby as chubby, as chubby would refer to something fat or large, an antonym of the

    cubbyhole.

    Usage examples for Cubbyhole:1. The cubbyhole hostel room is just perfect for the little boy.

    2. Back in her cubbyhole of an office, Nina sat down at her desk.

    Synonyms:Cubicles : A small booth or a den

    Compartment : A partition or a slot

    Snuggery: A snug position or place.

    Cubby: A small room; a cubbyhole.

    Pigeonhole: A small compartment or recess, as in a desk, for holding papers; a cubbyhole.

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    DECLIVITY

    Declivity

    The antonym of acclivity, declivity refers to the slope downwards, which can be rather smooth and fast. As

    illustrated, cycling uphill can be an excruciatingly painful task, while declivity is a very easy affair as gravityworks with you.

    Make sure you dont see declivity on your progress charts!

    Declivity has the following dictionary definitions:1. A downward slope, as of a hill.

    Master tips for declivity

    Memorize declivity as the decline of activity.

    Use examples of declivity:1. Cheating on your homework can start you on a slippery declivity to cheating in life.

    2. The caves are located in the declivities of the mountain's north face.

    Synonyms1. Downslope, declination. (noun)

    2. Incline, slope, side. (noun)

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    DRUID

    Druid

    A druid is a member of a pre-Christian priests cult in ancient Britain, France and Wales. In modern day pop

    culture, druids are portrayed as mystical creatures with magical abilities.

    Cloaked in white silk garments and flowing beards, druids raised several attempts in the ancient era to

    continue dominancy of their radically conservative views. In modern day period, there have been several

    attempts to revive the cult.

    Druid has the following definitions:

    1. A member of an order of priests in ancient Gaul and Britain who appear in Welsh and Irish legend as

    prophets and sorcerers.

    2. A member of any of several modern movements attempting to revive druidism

    Usage of druid:1. Druid priests made human sacrifices to appease their gods.

    2. When Caesar came to Britain he wrote about local druids.

    Synonyms:Non-Christian priest, priest - a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian

    religion

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    EXPUNGE

    ExpungeExpunge means removing or erasing, as illustrated often a chalkboard or a whiteboard. Recall high school

    days when the teacher would allot turns for students to expunge the classs notes off the chalkboard.

    Expunge has the following definitions:1. To erase or strike out.

    2. To eliminate completely

    3. To wipe out or destroy

    Master tips for expunge:Expunge sounds a lot like ex-sponge, since a sponge wipes clean and erases dirt, expunge is nearly the same

    meaning. Merely pronouncing the word is enough to remind you of its meaning.

    Usage of expunge:

    1. I have corrected some factual slips, expunged some repetitions.2. The nuclear bomb expunged the entire state of Hiroshima.

    Synonyms:1. Delete, cancel : remove or make invisible. (verb)

    2. Excise, scratch, strike. (verb)

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    HAVEN

    Haven

    A haven is a place or a form of shelter where protection and safety is taken care of. As candidly quoted here,going by the recent events, nobody has a safe haven in Pakistan, not even Osama Bin Laden. Do not confuse

    haven with tavern: even though they both may offer a safe place from reality at the end of the day!

    Dictionary carries the following definitions of Haven:1. A harbour or port.

    2. Any place of shelter and safety such as a refuge or asylum.

    Master tips for haven:Haven is sounds and is spelled a lot like heaven, a beautiful place where there is no fear and one is under

    complete safety and protection. Alternatively you can also remember the word by rhyming it with tavern,

    which is after a tiresome day or stressed out work : a safe place to relax.

    Usage examples for Haven:1. Mexico is a haven for drug mafia.

    2. Swiss banks are the easiest haven for corrupt politicians.

    Synonyms:Oasis, shelter: a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger. (noun)

    Seaport, dock - landing in a harbour next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have

    gates to let water in or out. (noun)

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    Work Out Zone

    Work Out 1: Match the following words with their respective meanings or synonyms.

    Word Meaning or Synonym

    1 Clique A Downward incline

    2 Cog B Refuge3 Cubbyhole C Coterie

    4 Declivity D Erase

    5 Druid E Nook

    6 Expunge F Gear

    7 Haven G Priest

    Work Out 2: Did you really understand the word?

    1. Its pleasurable to live in cubbyholes. yes no

    2. Druids should be respected. yes no3. Every member of an organization is an important cog yes no

    in the wheel.

    4. Cliques are formed in each and every organization. yes no

    5. Bad memories need to be expunged. yes no

    6. Drug lords constantly search for safe havens. yes no

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    Answers: Work Out Zone

    Work Out 1

    1-C, 2-F, 3-E, 4-A, 5-G, 6-D, 7-B

    Work Out 2

    1-no, 2-yes, 3-yes, 4-yes, 5-yes, 6-yes

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