CANDID
Mean : frank, free from prejudice, clear
Ex : Politicians are expected to be diplomatic, not candid.
Ant : Cagey; Cunning; Diplomatic; Sly
CANNIBAL
Mean : an eater of the flesh of its own species
Ex : Some of the tribes of aborigines were rumored to be cannibals.
Syn : Anthrophagite ; Anthropophagus
CELERITY
Mean : swiftness, agility
Ex : Jackie Chan’s celerity holds the audience spellbound.
Syn : Alacrity; Promptness
Ant : Delay; Lassitude
CHOLERIC
Mean : hot tempered
Ex : The marriage failed due to the choleric temperament of both the spouses.
Syn : Irascible; Irritable; Peevish
DELECTABLE
Mean : delightful, delicious
Ex : The delectable performance by the child artist enthralled the audience.
Syn : Appetizing; Delicious; Exquisite; Luscious
COGITATE
Mean : to give serious consideration / thought
Ex : It is high time the government cogitates to introduce eco-friendly legislation.
Syn : Contemplate; Meditate; Ponder; Ruminate
COMPLIANT
Mean : yielding, submissive
Ex : He is compliant and ready to do as asked.
Syn : Acquiescent; Obsequious
Ant : Adamant
DEMUR
Mean : to voice opposition; object
Ex : Nobody dared demur when the boss shot down the proposal.
Syn : Disagree; Dispute; Challenge
CONVOKE
Mean : to call together (for a meeting)
Ex : The general body meeting was convoked by the Board to seek endorsement of its
decision to diversify.
Ant : Convene
CRYPTIC
Mean : encoded, secret
Ex : Archaeologists have deciphered the most cryptic and ancient languages.
Syn : Puzzling
Ant : Candid; Exoteric
