mildness of temper—especially leniency toward an enemy or in sentencing a
criminal
Because Roger Clemens was accused of using steroids, it now remains to be
seen if he’ll be shown clemency and be voted into the Hall of Fame anyway.
The following three “cog” words all have to do with thinking:
cogent
clear; logical; well thought out
The two men (co-gents) on the debate team gave a cogent argument.
cogitate
to think about deeply and carefully (see RUMINATE)
A good time to cogitate about dairy products is while eating cottage cheese.
cognizant
fully informed and aware; conscious
When the factory repairman becomes cognizant that the cog isn’t working, he
will fix the gear.
commensurate
equal; proportionate
You don’t think that this pile of gold is commensurate with that one? Well, come
measure it.
commiserate
to sympathize; be miserable together
Note: Decode:
He commiserated with his friend at Clown College, who also got 200s.
comport
to behave in a particular way