abase

Short Definition : lower; degrade; humiliate; make humble; make (oneself) lose self-
respect

Definition
(verb) cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Synonyms : chagrin , humble , humiliate , mortify
Example Sentence
He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abase

abase-abe(a slang used to degrade a person)+usually an attempt to degrade a person's

opinion..ovral goes to humiliate a person....

abash
Short Definition : embarrass

Definition
(verb) cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
Synonyms : embarrass

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abash

Ab Ash(aishwarya) was abashed ...Hum dil de chuke sanam

abate
Short Definition : To reduce in amount;Put an end to; subside or moderate

Definition
(verb) become less in amount or intensity
Synonyms : die away , let up , slack , slack off
Example Sentence
The storm abated
 The rain let up after a few hours

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abate

In Hindi sit down means aa(baith) =come sit...ie settle down

abbreviate
Short Definition : shorten

Definition
(verb) reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Synonyms : abridge , contract , cut , foreshorten , reduce , shorten
Example Sentence
The manuscript must be shortened

Abbreviate `New York' and write `NY'

abdicate
Short Definition : renounce; give up (position, right, or responsibility)

Definition
(verb) give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
Synonyms : renounce
Example Sentence
The King abdicated when he married a divorcee

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abdicate

Ab-dacait(daku) will abdicate robbery

aberrant
Short Definition : abnormal or deviant
Definition
(noun) one whose behavior departs substantially from the norm of a group

Definition
(adj) markedly different from an accepted norm
Synonyms : deviant , deviate
Example Sentence
aberrant behavior
deviant ideas

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aberrant

(beer+ant)...ant drank beer and walking abnormal..

aberration
Short Definition : deviation from the normal; mental disorder

Definition
(noun) a state or condition markedly different from the norm
Synonyms : aberrance , aberrancy , deviance

Definition
(noun) a disorder in one's mental state

Definition
(noun) an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a
good image
Synonyms : distortion , optical aberration

abet
Short Definition : assist usually in doing something wrong; encourage
Definition
(verb) assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abet

a+bet ; a bet generally assists you to do something wrong

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abeyance
Short Definition : suspended action

Definition
(noun) temporary cessation or suspension
Synonyms : suspension

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abeyance

a+beyance .. here concentrate on beyance.. it sounds like buoyancy which which

suspends objects above the ground level..

abhor
Short Definition : detest; hate

Definition
(verb) find repugnant
Synonyms : abominate , execrate , loathe
Example Sentence
I loathe that man
She abhors cats

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abhor

abhor to wake up in the bhor(morning)

abide
Short Definition : dwell; abide by: comply with; put up with; tolerate;

Ex. abide by the rules; Ex. I can't abide rude people.

Definition
(verb) dwell
Synonyms : bide , stay
Example Sentence
You can stay with me while you are in town
stay a bit longer--the day is still young

Definition
(verb) put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Synonyms : bear , brook , digest , endure , put up , stand , stick out , stomach ,
suffer , support , tolerate
Example Sentence
I cannot bear his constant criticism
The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
he learned to tolerate the heat
She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage

abject
Short Definition : (of a condition) wretched; as low as possible; lacking pride; very
humble; showing lack of self-respect; Ex. abject apology

Definition
(adj) of the most contemptible kind
Synonyms : low , low-down , miserable , scummy , scurvy
Example Sentence
abject cowardice
a low stunt to pull
a low-down sneak
his miserable treatment of his family
 You miserable skunk!
a scummy rabble
a scurvy trick

Definition
(adj) most unfortunate or miserable
Example Sentence
the most abject slaves joined in the revolt
abject poverty

Definition
(adj) showing utter resignation or hopelessness
Synonyms : unhopeful
Example Sentence
abject surrender

Definition
(adj) showing humiliation or submissiveness
Example Sentence
an abject apology

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abject

Ab-jacket was in abject condition.

abjure
Short Definition : renounce upon oath

Definition
(verb) formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
Synonyms : forswear , recant , resile , retract
Example Sentence
He retracted his earlier statements about his religion
She abjured her beliefs

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abjure

Actor Abjured his statement about religion when injured by people thrashing.

ablution
Short Definition : washing

Definition
(noun) the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ablution

ab+solution sounds like a-blue-solution,means pure water,which is used to wash yourself.

abnegation
Short Definition : renunciation; self-sacrifice; self-abnegation

Definition
(noun) the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
Example Sentence
abnegation of the Holy Trinity

Definition
(noun) renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
Synonyms : denial , self-abnegation , self-denial , self-renunciation

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abnegation

abnegate: ab+nahi+get; meaning giving up something ,Ab-negate ~ relate negate to

negative and ab to away. It implies subtracting something. Subtracting (removing away)
some important aspect of your life means sacrificing something.

abode
Short Definition : dwelling place; home
Definition
(noun) any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
Synonyms : residence
Example Sentence
a person can have several residences

Definition
(noun) housing that someone is living in
Synonyms : domicile , dwelling , dwelling house , habitation , home
Example Sentence
he built a modest dwelling near the pond
they raise money to provide homes for the homeless

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abode

a-bode(body) ......a body needs a dwelling place/home

abolish
Short Definition : cancel; put an end to

Definition
(verb) do away with
Synonyms : get rid of
Example Sentence
Slavery was abolished in the mid-19th century in America and in Russia

abominable
Short Definition : detestable; extremely unpleasant

Definition
(adj) unequivocally detestable
Synonyms : detestable , execrable , odious
Example Sentence
abominable treatment of prisoners
detestable vices
 execrable crimes
consequences odious to those you govern

Definition
(adj) exceptionally bad or displeasing
Synonyms : atrocious , awful , dreadful , painful , terrible , unspeakable
Example Sentence
atrocious taste
abominable workmanship
an awful voice
dreadful manners
a painful performance
terrible handwriting
an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abominable

abominable , a-bomb-enabling is an abominable activity

abominate
Short Definition : loathe; hate

Definition
(verb) find repugnant
Synonyms : abhor , execrate , loathe
Example Sentence
I loathe that man
She abhors cats

aboriginal
Short Definition : being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native; indigenous; N.
aborigine

Definition
(noun) a dark-skinned member of a race of people living in Australia when Europeans
arrived
Synonyms : abo , aborigine , australian aborigine , native australian
Definition
(noun) an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
Synonyms : aborigine , indigen , indigene , native
Example Sentence
the art of the natives of the northwest coast
the Canadian government scrapped plans to tax the grants to aboriginal college
students

Definition
(adj) of or pertaining to members of the indigenous people of Australia
Example Sentence
an Aboriginal rite

Definition
(adj) characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning
Synonyms : native
Example Sentence
native Americans
the aboriginal peoples of Australia

Definition
(adj) having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
Synonyms : primaeval , primal , primeval , primordial
Example Sentence
aboriginal forests
primal eras before the appearance of life on earth
the forest primeval
primordial matter
primordial forms of life

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aboriginal

abe ye ORIGINAL hai

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abortive
Short Definition : unsuccessful; fruitless

Definition
(adj) failing to accomplish an intended result
Synonyms : stillborn , unsuccessful
Example Sentence
an abortive revolt
a stillborn plot to assassinate the President

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abortive

abortion is a common word which means termination of pregnancy.. and hence something
unsuccessful or fruitless.

abrasive
Short Definition : rubbing away; tending to grind down

Definition
(noun) a substance that abrades or wears down
Synonyms : abradant , abrasive material

Definition
(adj) causing abrasion
Synonyms : scratchy

Definition
(adj) sharply disagreeable; rigorous
Synonyms : harsh
Example Sentence
the harsh facts of court delays
an abrasive character
abridge
Short Definition : condense or shorten

Definition
(verb) reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Synonyms : abbreviate , contract , cut , foreshorten , reduce , shorten
Example Sentence
The manuscript must be shortened

Definition
(verb) lessen, diminish, or curtail
Example Sentence
the new law might abridge our freedom of expression

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abridge

a+bridge..well bridges are meant to reduce the gap between something..so

abridging..something means reducing or shortening something.

abrogate
Short Definition : abolish

Definition
(verb) revoke formally

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abrogate

ab (now) + rog (disease) + ate (eat) so, eat the disease and abolish it now -disease need to
b abolished

abscission
Short Definition : cutting off; separation

Definition
(noun) shedding of flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of scar tissue in a
plant
Definition
(noun) the act of cutting something off
Synonyms : cutting off

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abscission

ab + scission = scissor scissor separates two things by cutting them ,so separation

abscond
Short Definition : depart secretly and hide

Definition
(verb) run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
Synonyms : absquatulate , bolt , decamp , go off , make off , run off
Example Sentence
The thief made off with our silver
the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abscond

Abscond ab + scond. Absent in a second. When you will absent in a second? =when u
STEAL OFF & HIDE, or when u DEPART secretly.

absolute
Short Definition : complete; totally unlimited; having complete power; certain; not
relative; Ex. absolute honesty/ruler; CF. absolutism

Definition
(noun) something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to
other things; something that does not depend on anything else and is beyond human
control; something that is not relative
Example Sentence
no mortal being can influence the absolute
Definition
(adj) perfect or complete or pure
Example Sentence
absolute loyalty
absolute silence
absolute truth
absolute alcohol

Definition
(adj) complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as
intensifiers
Synonyms : downright , out-and-out , rank , right-down , sheer
Example Sentence
absolute freedom
an absolute dimwit
a downright lie
out-and-out mayhem
an out-and-out lie
a rank outsider
many right-down vices
got the job through sheer persistence
sheer stupidity

Definition
(adj) not limited by law
Example Sentence
an absolute monarch

Definition
(adj) expressing finality with no implication of possible change
Example Sentence
an absolute guarantee to respect the nation's authority

Definition
(adj) not capable of being violated or infringed
Synonyms : infrangible , inviolable
Example Sentence
infrangible human rights
absolve
Short Definition : pardon (an offense)

Definition
(verb) grant remission of a sin to
Synonyms : shrive
Example Sentence
The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's

Definition
(verb) let off the hook
Synonyms : free , justify
Example Sentence
I absolve you from this responsibility

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for absolve

ab -soley(sleep) since your case is solved.

abstain
Short Definition : refrain; withhold from participation; intentionally not use one's vote;

Definition
(verb) refrain from voting

Definition
(verb) choose not to consume
Synonyms : desist , refrain
Example Sentence
I abstain from alcohol

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abstain

ab+stain...we tend to stay away from stain....

abstemious
Short Definition : sparing in eating and drinking; temperate

Definition
(adj) sparing in consumption of especially food and drink
Example Sentence
the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious

Definition
(adj) marked by temperance in indulgence
Synonyms : light
Example Sentence
abstemious with the use of adverbs
a light eater
a light smoker
ate a light supper

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abstemious

take abstemious as abs + tummy + ous that means ABStain from eating to have a flat
tummy (stomach).

abstinence
Short Definition : restraint from pleasant things, esp. eating or drinking; CF. abstention:
act of abstaining from vote

Definition
(noun) the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
Synonyms : abstention

Definition
(noun) act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abstinence

ABS THIN ence. A person maintained abstinence when he restrained from pleasant
things like food and drinks!!!

abstract
Short Definition : theoretical; not concrete; nonrepresentational

Definition
(noun) a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
Synonyms : abstraction
Example Sentence
he loved her only in the abstract--not in person

Definition
(noun) a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Synonyms : outline , precis , synopsis

Definition
(verb) consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or
theoretically

Definition
(verb) make off with belongings of others
Synonyms : cabbage , filch , hook , lift , nobble , pilfer , pinch , purloin , snarf ,
sneak , swipe

Definition
(verb) consider apart from a particular case or instance
Example Sentence
Let's abstract away from this particular example

Definition
(verb) give an abstract (of)
Definition
(adj) existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
Example Sentence
abstract words like `truth' and `justice'

Definition
(adj) not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
Synonyms : abstractionist , nonfigurative , nonobjective
Example Sentence
a large abstract painting

Definition
(adj) dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
Example Sentence
abstract reasoning
abstract science

abstruse
Short Definition : obscure; profound; difficult to understand

Definition
(adj) difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or
knowledge
Synonyms : deep , recondite
Example Sentence
the professor's lectures were so abstruse that students tended to avoid them
a deep metaphysical theory
some recondite problem in historiography

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abstruse

AB stress nahi doge or brain USE(last 2 alphabets) nahi karoge then you wont be able to
understand anything.Difficult to understand. And the topic will be abstruse.
abusive
Short Definition : coarsely insulting; physically harmful

Definition
(adj) expressing offensive reproach
Synonyms : opprobrious , scurrilous

Definition
(adj) characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
Example Sentence
abusive punishment
argued...that foster homes are abusive

abut
Short Definition : border upon; adjoin

Definition
(verb) lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
Synonyms : adjoin , border , butt , butt against , butt on , edge , march
Example Sentence
Canada adjoins the U.S.
England marches with Scotland

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abut

Look at your BUTT (Dont take it offensively).Its like two pieces of flesh together marked
by a boundary in between them ..Thats abut .

abysmal
Short Definition : bottomless

Definition
(adj) very great; limitless
Example Sentence
 abysmal misery
abysmal stupidity

Definition
(adj) resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable
Synonyms : abyssal , unfathomable
Example Sentence
the abyssal depths of the ocean

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abysmal

Bismillah khans performance was always abysmal.

abyss
Short Definition : enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit

Definition
(noun) a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or
chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
Synonyms : abysm

academic
Short Definition : related to a school; not practical or directly useful

Definition
(noun) an educator who works at a college or university
Synonyms : academician , faculty member

Definition
(adj) associated with academia or an academy
Example Sentence
the academic curriculum
academic gowns
Definition
(adj) hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical
result
Example Sentence
an academic discussion
an academic question

Definition
(adj) marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
Synonyms : donnish , pedantic

accede
Short Definition : agree

Definition
(verb) yield to another's wish or opinion
Synonyms : bow , defer , give in , submit
Example Sentence
The government bowed to the military pressure

Definition
(verb) take on duties or office
Synonyms : enter
Example Sentence
accede to the throne

Definition
(verb) to agree or express agreement
Synonyms : acquiesce , assent
Example Sentence
The Maestro assented to the request for an encore

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for accede

people accede to anything u say when u carry acid in ur hand

accessible
Short Definition : easy to approach; obtainable

Definition
(adj) capable of being reached
Example Sentence
a town accessible by rail

Definition
(adj) capable of being read with comprehension
Synonyms : approachable
Example Sentence
readily accessible to the nonprofessional reader
the tales seem more approachable than his more difficult novels

Definition
(adj) easily obtained
Example Sentence
most students now have computers accessible
accessible money

Definition
(adj) easy to get along with or talk to; friendly
Example Sentence
an accessible and genial man

accessory
Short Definition : additional object; useful but not essential thing
Definition
(noun) clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
Synonyms : accouterment , accoutrement

Definition
(noun) a supplementary component that improves capability
Synonyms : add-on , appurtenance , supplement

Definition
(noun) someone who helps another person commit a crime
Synonyms : accessary

Definition
(adj) aiding and abetting in a crime
Synonyms : accessary
Example Sentence
he was charged with being accessory to the crime

Definition
(adj) furnishing added support
Synonyms : adjunct , adjuvant , ancillary , appurtenant , auxiliary
Example Sentence
an ancillary pump
an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism
The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other

acclaim
Short Definition : applaud; praise; greet with great approval; announce with great
approval; Ex. The new drung has been acclaimed as the most important discoveries for
years; N: strong expression of approval and praise

Definition
(noun) enthusiastic approval
Synonyms : acclamation , eclat , plaudit , plaudits
Example Sentence
the book met with modest acclaim
 he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd
they gave him more eclat than he really deserved

Definition
(verb) praise vociferously
Synonyms : hail , herald
Example Sentence
The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein

Definition
(verb) clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
Synonyms : applaud , clap , spat

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for acclaim

Please accliam the award

acclimate
Short Definition : adjust to climate or environment; adapt

Definition
(verb) get used to a certain climate
Synonyms : acclimatise , acclimatize
Example Sentence
They never acclimatized in Egypt

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for acclimate

ac+climate : according to the climate; adapt yourself according to the climate change.

acclivity
Short Definition : sharp upslope of a hill; OP. declivity

Definition
(noun) an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
Synonyms : ascent , climb , raise , rise , upgrade
Example Sentence
the car couldn't make it up the rise

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for acclivity

Acclivity = inclivity

accolade
Short Definition : award of merit; strong praise and approval

Definition
(noun) a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Synonyms : award , honor , honour , laurels
Example Sentence
an award for bravery

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for accolade

A+Cool+Aid provided to you for something you have done, is a praise for the effort by a
Distinction Student

accommodate
Short Definition : oblige or help someone; adjust or bring into harmony; adapt; make
enough space for; ADJ. accommodative; CF. accomodating: helpful and obliging

Definition
(verb) be agreeable or acceptable to
Synonyms : fit , suit
Example Sentence
This suits my needs

Definition
(verb) make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
Synonyms : adapt
Example Sentence
Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country
Definition
(verb) provide with something desired or needed
Example Sentence
Can you accommodate me with a rental car?

Definition
(verb) have room for; hold without crowding
Synonyms : admit , hold
Example Sentence
This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
The theater admits 300 people
The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people

Definition
(verb) provide housing for
Synonyms : lodge
Example Sentence
We are lodging three foreign students this semester

Definition
(verb) provide a service or favor for someone
Synonyms : oblige
Example Sentence
We had to oblige him

Definition
(verb) make (one thing) compatible with (another)
Synonyms : conciliate , reconcile
Example Sentence
The scientists had to accommodate the new results with the existing theories

accomplice
Short Definition : partner in crime

Definition
(noun) a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical
or illegal plan)
Synonyms : confederate

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for accomplice

Accompany + Lies(lice) i.e partner in some kind of crime

accord
Short Definition : agreement

Definition
(noun) harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters
Synonyms : agreement
Example Sentence
the two parties were in agreement

Definition
(noun) concurrence of opinion
Synonyms : accordance , conformity
Example Sentence
we are in accord with your proposal

Definition
(noun) a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
Synonyms : pact , treaty

Definition
(noun) sympathetic compatibility

Definition
(verb) go together
Synonyms : agree , concord , consort , fit in , harmonise , harmonize
Example Sentence
The colors don't harmonize
Their ideas concorded
Definition
(verb) allow to have
Synonyms : allot , grant
Example Sentence
grant a privilege

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for accord

sounds like ACC(ACCORDING)+cord(record)...well ACCORDING TO our RECORDS

we are in agreement with our investors ,as where to invest their money.

accost
Short Definition : approach and speak first to a person

Definition
(verb) speak to someone
Synonyms : address , come up to

Definition
(verb) approach with an offer of sexual favors
Synonyms : hook , solicit
Example Sentence
he was solicited by a prostitute
The young man was caught soliciting in the park

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for accost

There is A COST to pay for speaking to the woman of my dreams first !

accoutre
Short Definition : equip; N. accoutrement

Definition
(verb) provide with military equipment
Synonyms : accouter
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for accoutre

couture realated to dressmaking,fashion ,accoutre means furnish with dress or

equipment;to equip or to attire

accretion
Short Definition : growth or increase in size by gradual addition; growth; increase;
increase by natural growth; Ex. towers and other accretions of the castle; V. accrete

Definition
(noun) an increase by natural growth or addition
Synonyms : accumulation

Definition
(noun) something contributing to growth or increase
Example Sentence
he scraped away the accretions of paint
the central city surrounded by recent accretions

Definition
(noun) (astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling
together surrounding objects and gases

Definition
(noun) (biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles

Definition
(noun) (geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne
sediment

Definition
(noun) (law) an increase in a beneficiary's share in an estate (as when a co-beneficiary
dies or fails to meet some condition or rejects the inheritance)
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for accretion

accrue
Short Definition : come to one as a gain; accumulate over time; come about by addition;
Ex. benefits that accrue from scientific research; Ex. interest accruing in a bank account;
N. accrual

Definition
(verb) grow by addition
Example Sentence
The interest accrues

Definition
(verb) come into the possession of
Synonyms : fall
Example Sentence
The house accrued to the oldest son

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for accrue

sounds like AKDU(hindi...means haughty)....so a person becomes akdu when he gains a

lot

acerbity
Short Definition : bitterness of speech and temper; ADJ. acerbic: bitter; acrid (in taste,
manner, or tone)

Definition
(noun) a sharp bitterness

Definition
(noun) a sharp sour taste
Synonyms : tartness
Definition
(noun) a rough and bitter manner
Synonyms : acrimony , bitterness , jaundice , tartness , thorniness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for acerbity

acerbity - sounds like a celibrity. celibrities are usually harsh speaking. 1

acetic
Short Definition : vinegary

Definition
(adj) relating to or containing acetic acid

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for acetic

acetic is derived from acetic acid..which is a week acid,which we generally use to make
bakery products.

acidulous
Short Definition : slightly sour (in taste or manner); sharp; caustic

Definition
(adj) being sour to the taste
Synonyms : acid , acidic , acidulent

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for acidulous

ACID..(USUALLY SOUR AND BITTER IN TASTE)...so anything which include acid

will automatically give you sour and bitter taste

acknowledge
Short Definition : recognize; admit

Definition
(verb) declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
Synonyms : admit
Example Sentence
He admitted his errors
She acknowledged that she might have forgotten

Definition
(verb) report the receipt of
Synonyms : receipt
Example Sentence
The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper

Definition
(verb) express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
Synonyms : notice
Example Sentence
He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway
She acknowledged his complement with a smile
it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing

Definition
(verb) express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
Synonyms : recognise , recognize
Example Sentence
We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us

Definition
(verb) accept as legally binding and valid
Example Sentence
acknowledge the deed

Definition
(verb) accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
Synonyms : know , recognise , recognize
Example Sentence
 The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
We do not recognize your gods

acme
Short Definition : peak; pinnacle; highest point

Definition
(noun) the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
Synonyms : elevation , height , meridian , peak , pinnacle , summit , superlative ,
tiptop , top
Example Sentence
his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
the artist's gifts are at their acme
at the height of her career
the peak of perfection
summer was at its peak
...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
the summit of his ambition
so many highest superlatives achieved by man
at the top of his profession

Definition
(noun) the highest point (of something)
Synonyms : apex , peak , vertex
Example Sentence
at the peak of the pyramid

acoustics
Short Definition : science of sound; quality that makes a room easy or hard to hear in

Definition
(noun) the study of the physical properties of sound
acquiesce
Short Definition : assent; agree passively; comply without protest

Definition
(verb) to agree or express agreement
Synonyms : accede , assent
Example Sentence
The Maestro assented to the request for an encore

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for acquiesce

acquiesce = A(Agree) + quie(Quietly) = Comply passivly

acquittal
Short Definition : deliverance from a charge; V. acquit: free from a charge or accusation;
discharge from a duty; conduct (oneself) in a specified manner

Definition
(noun) a judgment of not guilty

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for acquittal

accused +quittal free from charge

acrid
Short Definition : bitter (to the taste or smell); sharp; bitterly pungent

Definition
(adj) strong and sharp
Synonyms : pungent
Example Sentence
the pungent taste of radishes
the acrid smell of burning rubber
Definition
(adj) harsh or corrosive in tone
Synonyms : acerb , acerbic , acid , bitter , blistering , caustic , sulfurous ,
sulphurous , virulent , vitriolic
Example Sentence
an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose
a barrage of acid comments
her acrid remarks make her many enemies
bitter words
blistering criticism
caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics
a sulfurous denunciation
a vitriolic critique

acrimonious
Short Definition : stinging; caustic; bitter in words or manner; N. acrimony: bitter ill-
natured animosity in speech or behavior

Definition
(adj) marked by strong resentment or cynicism
Synonyms : bitter
Example Sentence
an acrimonious dispute
bitter about the divorce

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for acrimonious

acri + moni + ous ~ a crore money; excess of money, which can make someone bitter,
harsh

acrophobia
Short Definition : fear of heights

Definition
(noun) a morbid fear of great heights
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for acrophobia

a-crow, crow fly at a HEIGHT(you sitting on it), phobia-fear hence easy to remember

actuarial
Short Definition : calculating; pertaining to insurance statistics

Definition
(adj) of or relating to the work of an actuary

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for actuarial

actual+arial=caluclating the cost of ARial

actuary
Short Definition : someone who advises insurance companies

Definition
(noun) someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially
someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)
Synonyms : statistician

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for actuary

ACTUARY find out the ACTUAL value...by calculations... So in order to maintain

treasury one needs expert in calculation and statistics.

actuate
Short Definition : motivate; activate; cause to act

Definition
(verb) put in motion or move to act
Synonyms : activate , set off , spark , spark off , touch off , trigger , trigger
off , trip
Example Sentence
 trigger a reaction
actuate the circuits

Definition
(verb) give an incentive for action
Synonyms : incite , motivate , move , prompt , propel
Example Sentence
This moved me to sacrifice my career

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for actuate

actuate.. sounds like activate..we need motivation (or some incentives) to activate our
thinkings..

acuity
Short Definition : sharpness (of mind or senses of sight or hearing)

Definition
(noun) sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a
Snellen chart)
Synonyms : sharp-sightedness , visual acuity

Definition
(noun) a quick and penetrating intelligence
Synonyms : acuteness , keenness , sharpness
Example Sentence
he argued with great acuteness
I admired the keenness of his mind

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for acuity

acuity....sounds like acute-means intelligent and quick and intelligence is nothing but
sharpness of mind.

acumen
Short Definition : mental keenness; sharpness of judgment; ability to judge quickly and
well; Ex. business acumen

Definition
(noun) a tapering point

Definition
(noun) shrewdness shown by keen insight
Synonyms : insightfulness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for acumen

acumen sounds like IQ-men.. men with high IQ have ability to judge quickly (has keen
insight).

acute
Short Definition : (of the senses) sharp; quickly perceptive; keen; penetrating; brief and
severe; Ex. acute sense of smell/analysis/pain

Definition
(noun) a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
Synonyms : acute accent , ague

Definition
(adj) having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
Example Sentence
acute appendicitis
the acute phase of the illness
acute patients

Definition
(adj) extremely sharp or intense
Synonyms : intense
Example Sentence
acute pain
felt acute annoyance
intense itching and burning
Definition
(adj) having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Synonyms : discriminating , incisive , keen , knifelike , penetrating ,
penetrative , piercing , sharp
Example Sentence
an acute observer of politics and politicians
incisive comments
icy knifelike reasoning
as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
penetrating insight
frequent penetrative observations

Definition
(adj) of an angle; less than 90 degrees

Definition
(adj) ending in a sharp point
Synonyms : acuate , needlelike , sharp

Definition
(adj) of critical importance and consequence
Example Sentence
an acute (or critical) lack of research funds

adage
Short Definition : wise saying; proverb

Definition
(noun) a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience
that is taken as true by many people
Synonyms : byword , proverb , saw
adamant
Short Definition : hard; inflexible

Definition
(noun) very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
Synonyms : diamond

Definition
(adj) impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason
Synonyms : adamantine , inexorable , intransigent
Example Sentence
he is adamant in his refusal to change his mind
Cynthia was inexorable; she would have none of him
an intransigent conservative opposed to every liberal tendency

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adamant

A+DAM+ant...A DAM IS GENERALLY INFLEXIBLE AND HARD so vehicles can

pass through it.

adapt
Short Definition : make or become suitable for a specific use; alter; modify; adjust; N.
adaptation: act of adapting; composition recast into a new form; Ex. The play is an
adaption of a short novel.

Definition
(verb) make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
Synonyms : accommodate
Example Sentence
Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country

Definition
(verb) adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
Synonyms : adjust , conform
Example Sentence
We must adjust to the bad economic situation
addendum
Short Definition : addition; appendix to book; something that is added (as at the end of a
speech or book)

Definition
(noun) textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
Synonyms : postscript , supplement

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for addendum

addendum can be broken down to Add-End-Um. It is to be written at the end of the text;
appendix

addiction
Short Definition : compulsive habitual need

Definition
(noun) being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically
or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Synonyms : dependance , dependence , dependency , habituation

Definition
(noun) an abnormally strong craving

Definition
(noun) (Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another
person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master
Example Sentence
under Roman law addiction was the justification for slavery
addle
Short Definition : make or become confused; muddle; drive crazy; become rotten (egg)

Definition
(verb) mix up or confuse
Synonyms : muddle , puddle
Example Sentence
He muddled the issues

Definition
(verb) become rotten
Example Sentence
addled eggs

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for addle

addle can be heard as "add----all" ,so add all and get confused

address
Short Definition : direct a speech to; speak to; deal with or discuss; direct one's efforts or
attention to; make with a destination; N: formal speech

Definition
(noun) (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
Synonyms : computer address , reference

Definition
(noun) the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with

Definition
(noun) the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
Synonyms : speech
Example Sentence
he listened to an address on minor Roman poets
Definition
(noun) the manner of speaking to another individual
Example Sentence
he failed in his manner of address to the captain

Definition
(noun) a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its
location is described

Definition
(noun) written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are
to be delivered to that location
Synonyms : destination , name and address

Definition
(noun) the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball

Definition
(noun) social skill
Synonyms : savoir-faire

Definition
(verb) speak to
Synonyms : turn to
Example Sentence
He addressed the crowd outside the window

Definition
(verb) give a speech to
Synonyms : speak
Example Sentence
The chairman addressed the board of trustees
Definition
(verb) put an address on (an envelope)
Synonyms : direct

Definition
(verb) direct a question at someone

Definition
(verb) address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such
as a question

Definition
(verb) greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
Synonyms : call
Example Sentence
He always addresses me with `Sir'
Call me Mister
She calls him by first name

Definition
(verb) access or locate by address

Definition
(verb) act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
Synonyms : cover , deal , handle , plow , treat
Example Sentence
This book deals with incest
The course covered all of Western Civilization
The new book treats the history of China

Definition
(verb) speak to someone
Synonyms : accost , come up to
Definition
(verb) adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

adept
Short Definition : expert at; very skilled

Definition
(noun) someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
Synonyms : ace , champion , genius , hotshot , maven , mavin , sensation , star ,
superstar , virtuoso , whiz , whizz , wiz , wizard

Definition
(adj) having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
Synonyms : expert , good , practiced , proficient , skilful , skillful
Example Sentence
adept in handicrafts
an adept juggler
an expert job
a good mechanic
a practiced marksman
a proficient engineer
a lesser-known but no less skillful composer
the effect was achieved by skillful retouching

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adept

a+depth, a person who has deep knowledge

adhere
Short Definition : stick fast; be a devotd follower; N. adhesion: adhering; devotion;
loyality

Definition
(verb) be compatible or in accordance with
Example Sentence
You must adhere to the rules
Definition
(verb) follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
Example Sentence
They adhered to their plan

Definition
(verb) come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
Synonyms : cleave , cling , cohere , stick
Example Sentence
The dress clings to her body
The label stuck to the box
The sushi rice grains cohere

Definition
(verb) be a devoted follower or supporter
Synonyms : stick
Example Sentence
The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism
She sticks to her principles

Definition
(verb) be loyal to
Synonyms : stand by , stick , stick by
Example Sentence
She stood by her husband in times of trouble
The friends stuck together through the war

Definition
(verb) stick to firmly
Synonyms : bind , bond , hold fast , stick , stick to
Example Sentence
Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adhere

Adhere is relating to a adhessive which is used to stick or join two materials.......so the
meaning
adherent
Short Definition : supporter; follower

Definition
(noun) someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
Synonyms : disciple

Definition
(adj) sticking fast

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adherent

if u know the meaning of "adhere" which is to stick to .. den "adhere+nt" is someone who
sticks to..

adjacent
Short Definition : adjoining; neighboring; close by

Definition
(adj) nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
Synonyms : next , side by side
Example Sentence
had adjacent rooms
in the next room
the person sitting next to me
our rooms were side by side

Definition
(adj) having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
Synonyms : conterminous , contiguous , neighboring
Example Sentence
Rhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Conncecticut
the side of Germany conterminous with France
Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho
neighboring cities
Definition
(adj) near or close to but not necessarily touching
Example Sentence
lands adjacent to the mountains
New York and adjacent cities

adjoin
Short Definition : be next to

Definition
(verb) lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
Synonyms : abut , border , butt , butt against , butt on , edge , march
Example Sentence
Canada adjoins the U.S.
England marches with Scotland

Definition
(verb) be in direct physical contact with; make contact
Synonyms : contact , meet , touch
Example Sentence
The two buildings touch
Their hands touched
The wire must not contact the metal cover
The surfaces contact at this point

Definition
(verb) attach or add
Example Sentence
I adjoin a copy of your my lawyer's letter

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adjoin

ad + join ~ adjacent and joining;

adjourn
Short Definition : suspend until a later time; move from one place to another

Definition
(verb) close at the end of a session
Synonyms : break up , recess
Example Sentence
The court adjourned

Definition
(verb) break from a meeting or gathering
Synonyms : retire , withdraw
Example Sentence
We adjourned for lunch
The men retired to the library

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adjourn

The lawyer 'Adjured' the judge to 'Adjourn' the court for that day.
judge says "The court is adjourned" .. means .. a break.. recess

adjunct
Short Definition : something attached to but holding an inferior position

Definition
(noun) something added to another thing but not an essential part of it

Definition
(noun) a person who is an assistant or subordinate to another

Definition
(noun) a construction that can be used to extend the meaning of a word or phrase but is
not one of the main constituents of a sentence
Definition
(adj) furnishing added support
Synonyms : accessory , adjuvant , ancillary , appurtenant , auxiliary
Example Sentence
an ancillary pump
an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism
The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other

Definition
(adj) of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another
Synonyms : assistant

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adjunct

add + junc .. its added as junc but not very useful ...ie,adjunct is like adjective.. which
adds to the meaning or expression but does not give the real meaning. It just ADDS to
something else

adjuration
Short Definition : solemn urging; V. adjure: entreat earnestly; enjoin solemnly

Definition
(noun) a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adjuration

On finding that there was no groceries left the wife asked her husband "AAJ ZARA
RAASHAN" le aaiye... A sincere and honest request for an action

adjutant
Short Definition : staff officer assisting the commander; assistant

Definition
(noun) an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
Synonyms : aide , aide-de-camp
Definition
(noun) large Indian stork with a military gait
Synonyms : adjutant bird , adjutant stork , leptoptilus dubius

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adjutant

Sounds like sergeant,lieutenant in army , thus they are:an army officers who does office
work and helps other officers

admonish
Short Definition : warn or speak to with gentle disapproval; reprove

Definition
(verb) admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
Synonyms : discourage , monish , warn
Example Sentence
I warned him not to go too far
I warn you against false assumptions
She warned him to be quiet

Definition
(verb) warn strongly; put on guard
Synonyms : caution , monish

Definition
(verb) take to task
Synonyms : reprove
Example Sentence
He admonished the child for his bad behavior

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for admonish

to avoid A DEMON-ish act, a mother Warns her naughty child [Note: A face of a demon
as the warning Sign]
adore
Short Definition : love deeply and respect highly

Definition
(verb) love intensely
Example Sentence
he just adored his wife

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adore

a + dore : if you adore your wife and she adores you, it means there is "a dore (a thread)"
between you two.

adorn
Short Definition : decorate

Definition
(verb) make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Synonyms : beautify , decorate , embellish , grace , ornament
Example Sentence
Decorate the room for the party
beautify yourself for the special day

Definition
(verb) be beautiful to look at
Synonyms : beautify , deck , decorate , embellish , grace
Example Sentence
Flowers adorned the tables everywhere

Definition
(verb) furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
Synonyms : clothe , invest

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adorn

add + orn(ornamentals) used to decorate

adroit
Short Definition : skillful (in using mind or hand)

Definition
(adj) quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
Example Sentence
an exceptionally adroit pianist
an adroit technician
his adroit replies to hecklers won him many followers
an adroit negotiator

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adroit

Androids are adroit ..a mix of human and machine, hence they are more dexterous than
humans

adulation
Short Definition : flattery; admiration that is more than is necessary or deserved

Definition
(noun) servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adulation

adult boy flattering with his girlfriend.

40 8

by hiteshbagadia

add+u+later:she told me that she will add me later in yahoo messenger,so i need to
FLATTER her to add me.
32 6

by harsha999
adulation ~ ad + u + late; To act in an ad (advertisement) you came late, so producer
became furious...in order to cool him u need to FLATTER him.
10 0

by neevanramuk

adulation: additional congratulations...

5 6

by gardenforhealth

ADmiring congratULATIONs = ADULATION.

4 3

by dshefman

u get a word lesson sounding like that.. so when a kid doesnt do his lesson homework his
mother butters him by saying that she would give him ice cream..so adulation
1 14

by byreddys

m: add+you+late--- if someone ADD YOU LATE in team, you have to ADMIRE /

FLATTER him
1 3

by nikhilparasher

adulate: adults + late ,this can be memorise as adults always reaches their gf late,n after
that adults flatter them
1 3

by deepakranamech

add u lotion, a girl add lotion to her body,so that she luks gud nd guys admire her
beauty...
1 0

by souravkhanna

in a dull nation everyone FLATTERS the best no one works

1 0

by joxeusindia

ad(add) u(you) late(lat)-to get added later in list u have to praise other person i.e flattery
0 3

by ankur224

ADULATION<===> (pr. \\chapalusi \\ )[Noun]

Example:Syeophants are experts in adulation. ADULATION<===>
(pr. \\chaTukti \\ )[Noun] Example:Syeophants are experts in adulation.
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by tpant

adulterate
Short Definition : make impure or of poorer quality by adding inferior or
tainted(contaminated) substances

Definition
(verb) corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by
replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
Synonyms : debase , dilute , load , stretch
Example Sentence
adulterate liquor

Definition
(adj) mixed with impurities
Synonyms : adulterated , debased

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adulterate

dull+the+rate = impure, means to decrease the rate

20 3

by heartbeat143kvc
Adults are more impure than children, so adulterate means to make impure
6 0

by pedram

when a child becomes adult he loses his purity and innocence...so any thing adulterated is
contaminated or has lost its purity.
5 0

by Progress

Think adulterate which reduces purity in marriage

3 7

by Yank

ADULTERATE<===> (pr. \\milavaT kar \\ )[Verb]

Example:Unscrupelous merchants do not hesitate to adulterate even baby food.
ADULTERATE<===> (pr. \\milavaT karana \\ )
[Noun]
0 0

by tpant

Adulterate: Add alternatives instead of original

0 0

by roozbeh33

Advent
Short Definition : arrival

Definition
(noun) arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
Synonyms : coming
Example Sentence
the advent of the computer
Definition
(noun) the season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas

Definition
(noun) (Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment
Synonyms : parousia , second advent , second coming , second coming of christ

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for Advent

advent=ad + went "went" is the past tense of go."ad vent" is opposite of "go" which is
"come".(ie) "arrival".
23 2

by anithasrij

advent ~ d(ad) + went : assume that if you call your dad's office to know the arrival of
your father the office boy says.....your dad(AD) went(vent) to home...that means he is
arriving.
9 1

by poornashashank430

"ad"+"vent" ad went and cinema or soap "arrives"

2 0

by ankitha

Advent = Ad(add) + vent ( air/empty)= Fill up the empty Seats in fuction means Arrive
2 0

by rajpt_007

advent -> added event -> awaiting event...

1 0

by ok_2pro

ad(toward)+vent(vent)=arrival
1 0

by zj44j

when u go for ADVENTure there will be no arrival 2 home

0 3

by kaartheek

Starting four weeks before Christmas the arrival of Jesus is celebrated each weekend as
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Advent.
0 2

by Pipppi

It's an event but it's added so awaited event

0 0

by ok_2pro

Advent= ADD + INvent

0 0

by V@IN

ADVENT<===>
{ } (pr. \\krisamas ke pahale ke din{char
itavar sahit} \\ )[Noun] Example:We are anxiously waiting for advent hymns.
ADVENT<===>
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by tpant

adventitious
Short Definition : accidental; casual; happening by chance

Definition
(adj) associated by chance and not an integral part
Example Sentence
 poetry is something to which words are the accidental, not by any means the
essential form
they had to decide whether his misconduct was adventitious or the result of a flaw
in his character

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adventitious

if your an adventurous person u take a chance .....adventurous = adventitious

18 15

by rashika

sounds like adventurous.. when u go for adventure then something happens accidental..or
by chance.
12 0

by byreddys

ADVENTITIOUS=ACCIDENTAL....adventures cause accidents...hence adventitious

means accidental....
11 0

by nileshdive

aventitious=>adventure..when your on an adventure,many accidental events take place &

you may come across undiscovered stuff by chance.
5 2

by coolmayuri222

add ventilation to avoid accidental death

2 3

by dhiru_chan

Sounds like ADVENT+SUSPICIOUS, it means arrival of person (or happening of event)

was suspecious but it happened surprisingly.
2 0

by vlshahane
dAD WENT (vent) to office but came back BY CHANCE and caught me fooling around
with my girlfriend :D
1 7

by shobhit

ADult wENT to TUItions => this is seen only by chance

1 1

by Aps

ADVENTITIOUS<===> (pr. \\Akasmik \\ )[Adjective]

Example:Due to the adventitions visit of the inspection team,the entire staff was taken
aback. ADVENTITIOUS<===> (pr. \\AnuShanagik \\ )
[Noun]
0 0

by tpant

arrival of d event can be accidental

0 0

by tabish2609

adversary
Short Definition : opponent; enemy

Definition
(noun) someone who offers opposition
Synonyms : antagonist , opponent , opposer , resister

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adversary

ADam VERSus hARRY --- They are opponents , advesaries

26 6

by shobhit

Split it as Ad-very-sorry.. U never say sorry to ur opponent or enemy..

10 16

by Manikandan J

concentrate on ADVERSE : one who gives us adverse effects i.e. opponents

8 0

by angel

dis sounds like:anniversary..so opposite sex i.e,opponents celebrate..

3 4

by ashmitha

adversary brings us to adverse situation.

2 2

by gauravsinghjaswal

Adversary sounds like Adviser, generally Enemies,opponent make sarcastic comments,

Like for eg in the film Troy, King Agmemnon comments to many of his enemies to
surrender the army to him, so that he cud use them whenever he wants
1 8

by gatz_funky

ADVERSARY<===> (pr. \\virodhi \\ )[Noun] Example:Tenali Ram

defeated all his adversaries by his intelligence

adverse
Short Definition : going against; opposing; unfavorable; hostile

Definition
(adj) contrary to your interests or welfare
Synonyms : inauspicious , untoward
Example Sentence
adverse circumstances
made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions
Definition
(adj) in an opposing direction
Synonyms : contrary
Example Sentence
adverse currents
a contrary wind

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adverse

adverse = ad + verse (versus) versus means compilation/fight between two Opponents so,
it is something which shows OPPOSITION
14 0

by pulkitdave007

adverse ~ ad-worse, (adding worse) : something which is contrary to your interests or

welfare can only make your situation worse.
4 0

by gatz_funky

SAD VERSE
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by Jackery

verse sounds like versa car- versa car is nt favourable to buy

0 7

by byreddys

ADVERSE<===> (pr. \\viparit \\ )[Adjective] Example:Excess of

exercise had an adverse effect on his health.
0 0

by tpant

adversity
Short Definition : great hardship or affliction; misfortune; calamitous event
Definition
(noun) a state of misfortune or affliction
Synonyms : hard knocks , hardship
Example Sentence
debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity
a life of hardship

Definition
(noun) a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event
Example Sentence
a period marked by adversities

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for adversity

After UNIversity when you are jobless, you are in ADversity (misfortune, great
hardship).
9 4

by asiff1

Adverse-bad; now add ary it becomes opponent; add city it becomes..difficult

time...so,ary and city
5 4

by itspossible

ad-worse, when the conditions are worst, its your misfortune..

3 0

by gatz_funky

adverse+ity where adverse means opposite and ity means condition, so opposite condition
then normal hence u face hardships
3 1

by guptarohit87

ADVERSITY=ADVER(adverse=unfavorable/hostile)+SITY(situation)-
>ADVERSITY=an unfavorable and hostile situation, like poverty,misfortune,etc.
1 0

by melancholica

ADVERSITY<===> (pr. \\kaThinaI \\ )[Noun] Example:The people

of Orissa are facing grave adversities due to the cyclone. ADVERSITY<===>
(pr. \\vipatti \\ )[Noun]
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by tpant

advert
Short Definition : refer

Definition
(noun) a public promotion of some product or service
Synonyms : ad , advertisement , advertising , advertizement , advertizing

Definition
(verb) give heed (to)
Synonyms : attend , give ear , hang , pay heed
Example Sentence
The children in the audience attended the recital quietly
She hung on his every word
They attended to everything he said

Definition
(verb) make a more or less disguised reference to
Synonyms : allude , touch
Example Sentence
He alluded to the problem but did not mention it

Definition
(verb) make reference to
Synonyms : bring up , cite , mention , name , refer
Example Sentence
His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for advert

advertise is made from advert

15 1

by friendofafriend

advertisement.. it sounds like that.. so ads refer to a product

11 0

by byreddys

Advert sounds linke Adword and Google adword used for advertisement.
9 8

by shahidsidd

advert: ad[towards] + vert[to turn], so if you turn towards any matter, basically you are
'giving ears/attention' to it.
5 2

by gunjanshah

no need for a mnemonic here as they are the starting letters of the advertisement
1 1

by sharathreddy.chinni

Vert is a Latin root means 'to turn',take for examples the words
'introvert','extrovert','invert'. Now ADVERT consists of AD(advertisement)+VERT(to
return),meaning to turn to the advertisement or refer to it (in a conversation)
1 0

by melancholica

you add worth to sth by referring to it.

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by souravkhanna
ADVERT<===> (pr. \\vijnyapan \\ )[Noun] Example:In
market, few products are sold without an advert. ADVERTISE<===>
(pr. \\vijnyapan dena \\ )[Verb] Example:All big
companies adve
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by tpant

advocacy
Short Definition : support; active pleading on behalf of someone or something

Definition
(noun) active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for
something
Synonyms : protagonism

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for advocacy

Advocate - add voice to; support.

8 1

by mylist

advocacy ~ advocate; advocate always supports his client

3 0

by darshit

advocate always argues for his point..

0 5

by sagar.kanani

suppose advocacy is ad+vodka.. when you gifted someone with vodka they will support
you
0 0

by sharathreddy.chinni
ADVOCACY<===> (pr. \\vakalat \\ )[Noun] Example:He has taken up
advocacy as his job and is a famous advocate in the High court.
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by tpant

advocate
Short Definition : speak in favor of; support (an idea or plan); urge; plead for

Definition
(noun) a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
Synonyms : advocator , exponent , proponent

Definition
(noun) a lawyer who pleads cases in court
Synonyms : counsel , counsellor , counselor , counselor-at-law , pleader

Definition
(verb) push for something
Synonyms : recommend , urge
Example Sentence
The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day

Definition
(verb) speak, plead, or argue in favor of
Synonyms : preach
Example Sentence
The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for advocate

advocate...advocate usually "urges"or "pleads" judge to give in his favour

3 2

by tanushree1807
advocate: add+ur VOICE ...support
1 2

by Venu.D

Think of avocado. Avocado is known to be the most healthy food on earth so we would
recommend or plead for it
1 0

by Thingy3363

aegis
Short Definition : shield; protection; defense

Definition
(noun) kindly endorsement and guidance
Synonyms : auspices , protection
Example Sentence
the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council

Definition
(noun) armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass
Synonyms : breastplate , egis

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aegis

sounds like ages of empire.. the game where the soldiers wear that shield.. for protection
74 6

by byreddys

aEGiS, EG means and EGG and S stands for SHELL, which is a SHIELD,that
PROTECTS
17 9

by dhruv
In warcraft DotA game, there is an item called Aegis of Immortal which protects one
from being killed by enemies..
9 2

by karthipk

aegis - sound like "a gas" you should defense yourself from a gas by mask or any other
thing due to it is harmful to your respiration system
1 12

by Tural

in the anime series 'Tower of Druaga - Aegis of Uruk' , its about the legendary shield of
Uruk
1 1

by kageiit

Ageis sounds like Achilles(movie TROY).he was the protector and so aegis means
protector.
1 0

by dgcooldue

aegis | age + is, in order to get aegis (protection) he collected all the vowels of age (aeg)
before the enemy |
1 0

by quantum_killer

sounds like "Jesus!". u say that when u face danger or r afraid.Thus, u need some kind of
protection
1 0

by melancholica

aegis ~ age is; if your age is too much (old), you need some protection for your body.
0 0

by editor1

(HUMAN-HANUMAN)hanuman bhi ek manav hai

0 9

by Dharmendra Garh Nokha

aegis of immortal from dota

0 0

by ok_2pro

AEGIS<===> / (pr. \\rakSha/bachav \\ )[Noun]

Example:A team of doctors was flown in under the aegis of the Red cross to cure people
injured in the blast. AEGIS<===> (pr. \\kavach \\ )[Noun]
0 1

by tpant

u need a protection from Aegis agypti mosquito.

aesthetic
Short Definition : artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciating the beautiful (of a
person or building); CF. aesthete; CF. aesthetics

Definition
(noun) (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
Synonyms : esthetic
Example Sentence
he despised the esthetic of minimalism

Definition
(adj) relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics
Synonyms : esthetic
Example Sentence
aesthetic values

Definition
(adj) concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
Synonyms : aesthetical , esthetic , esthetical
Example Sentence
the aesthetic faculties
an aesthetic person
 aesthetic feeling
the illustrations made the book an aesthetic success

Definition
(adj) aesthetically pleasing
Synonyms : artistic , esthetic
Example Sentence
an artistic flower arrangement

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aesthetic

aes + thetic opposite of "pathetic"..means beauty

33 5

by amandeepchugh

aes sounds like ash-aishvarya.so,everyone appreciates the beauty of aishvarya.

22 17

by meduriswetha

Sounds like "anesthesia," which makes you loopy, thinking everything around you is
beautiful...
1 7

by KOGrad

AESTHETIC<===> (pr.
\\saunadaryapremi \\ )[Adjective] Example:He is a very aesthetic person.
AESTHETIC<===> (pr. \\kalatmak \\ )[Adjective]
Example:His house is very beautiful bec
1 0

by tpant

aesthetic ~ aastha (faith or belief); You have aastha in aesthetic things (person or object)
0 0

by editor1
aesthetic - the sea is beautiful.
0 2

by mylist

If you are a good engineer, you can advert Aesthetics to Statics( an engineering course)
0 0

by roozbeh33

Aastha is a beautiful girl having good taste

0 0

by kruz

affable
Short Definition : easily approachable; easy to talk to; warmly friendly

Definition
(adj) diffusing warmth and friendliness
Synonyms : amiable , cordial , genial
Example Sentence
an affable smile
an amiable gathering
cordial relations
a cordial greeting
a genial host

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for affable

affection+able=affection to others
34 2

by prakashsrinivasan

affable= f + able, => that the teacher is able to give f grade to the students , so students
are always trying to maintain a warm n healthy relation with the teachers, n also students
always approaches their teachers.
6 1

by deepakranamech

Someone who is affable is laughable!

3 10

by deekwon

aff+able able means sumthin possible so a friend is easily approcahble able to approach a
fren in distress
1 3

by asaidhiraj

aff-able,relate aff to affectionate.. its always easy to talk to an affectionate person who
will obviously be friendly
1 2

by Revathyy

sounds like affection that means kind=love=affable

1 2

by apache

LOVABLE-SOCIABLE-AFFECTIONABLE
1 0

by skumar526

aff (affair) + able : You will be able to have an affair with a girl only if she is affable.
0 0

by editor1

AFFABLE<===> / (pr. \\milanasar/sushil \\ )

[Adjective] Example:I found your parents very affable unlike what you told me.
AFFABLE<===> (pr. \\milanasar \\ )[Noun]
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by tpant
affected
Short Definition : artificial; pretended

Definition
(adj) acted upon; influenced

Definition
(adj) speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression
Synonyms : unnatural

Definition
(adj) being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
Synonyms : moved , stirred , touched
Example Sentence
too moved to speak
very touched by the stranger's kindness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for affected

affected.....past form of affect....affect..af+fect(FACT).SO SOMETHING which has

nothing to do with facts....or reality hence ARTIFICIAL AND THE KEY WORD HERE
IS FACT...reality..and opposite of it artificial....
18 4

by preetisoni2411

affect ~ effect; side-effects of some medicine can make you affected.

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by editor1

AFFECTED<===> (pr. \\banavaTi \\ )[Adjective] Example:He

showed affected feelings of sadness when his uncle died. AFFECTED<===>
(pr. \\dikhavaTi \\ )[Noun]
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by tpant
affidavit
Short Definition : written statement made under oath (for use as proof in a court of law)

Definition
(noun) written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before
someone legally authorized to administer an oath

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for affidavit

affidavit: (a)+fid+davit= I gave fid(trust) to the judge davit.(swore/oath)

5 4

by karthickv2006

AFF-ID-AVIT: now making a sentence out of it, I gave my ID to David th judge, thus a
written statement that you swear is true, and that can be used as evidence in court
3 13

by gatz_funky

aff-di-witt we can form a sentance as: for an "effective" "divorce" we need a written
"wittness"
1 0

by rohitrao.parepally

aff-id-avit just imagine u are caught for running on the pitch now ur explaining it to the
judge that afridi did it and i gave my idcard to him last night thats why u found my id
card there and u write this because ur injured
0 1

by mooni

AFFIDAVIT
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by priyankarr3
affirmation for david
0 1

by ok_2pro

affiliation
Short Definition : joining; associating with

Definition
(noun) a social or business relationship
Synonyms : association , tie , tie-up
Example Sentence
a valuable financial affiliation
he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team
many close associations with England

Definition
(noun) the act of becoming formally connected or joined
Example Sentence
welcomed the affiliation of the research center with the university

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for affiliation

Affiliated to universityso joining of a college to a university..or association of

college
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by urfosterfrd

affiliation....AFFI+li+ation.......look at the letters AFF+ATION...this word rhyms like

AFFecTION......SO YOU JOIN a group or you ASSOCIATE with only people whom you
like or you have some kind of affection FOR THEM.
2 1

by preetisoni2411

affiliation ~ a feel; you always have good feeling for people you are affiliated with.
0 0

by editor1

affiliation seems like affair and when you have affair with somebody you are really
connected with him/her
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by santosh pokhrel

AFFILIATION<===> (pr. \\sahabaddhata \\ )[Noun]

Example:Many schools are seeking affiliation to the college. AFFILIATION<===>
(pr. \\sanabanadh \\ )[Noun]
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by tpant

affinity
Short Definition : feeling of kinship; similarity; Ex. strong affinity for her; Ex. many
affinities between two languages

Definition
(noun) (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody

Definition
(noun) (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship

Definition
(noun) (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting
in resemblance in structure or structural parts
Synonyms : phylogenetic relation
Example Sentence
in anatomical structure prehistoric man shows close affinity with modern humans

Definition
(noun) a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or
character
Synonyms : kinship
Example Sentence
found a natural affinity with the immigrants
felt a deep kinship with the other students
anthropology's kinship with the humanities

Definition
(noun) the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule
Synonyms : chemical attraction
Example Sentence
basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk

Definition
(noun) inherent resemblance between persons or things

Definition
(noun) a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
Example Sentence
an affinity for politics
the mysterious affinity between them
James's affinity with Sam

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for affinity

affinity (replace the second f with k), and then the expansion goes like this: A F(eeling of)
K(inship &) similar)ITY.
11 22

by aka.bhagvanji

Mathematicians have an affinity for infinity.

10 6

by ag2900

AFFINITY sounds like AFFEEM in hindi which is a drug...so drugist have special
keenship for affeem which is affinity for affeeem
7 4

by swikar

affinity ~ a+feel+near+ity; you always have feeling of kinship (affinity) for people you
are affiliated with.
6 1

by iqbalnaved

fin- is the thing to see,fish fins ae almost similar.

2 15

by sriharisharma

A Fine City ; ur birth city will always look fine to you and will have sympathy even if its
small city as u have a natural liking to it
1 0

by Gireish

AFFINITY<===> (pr. \\sambandh \\ )[Noun] Example:I share

a special affinity with her.
0 0

by tpant

chemistry students may remeber electron affinity

affirmation
Short Definition : positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to
take an oath; V. affirm; ADJ. affirmative; CF. affirmative action: positive discrimination

Definition
(noun) a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
Synonyms : avouchment , avowal

Definition
(noun) the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
Synonyms : assertion , statement
Definition
(noun) (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath
is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)

Definition
(noun) a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and
should stand

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for affirmation

If u usually play any games like Counter strike or so wen u order ur sub ordinates they
often say affirmative.. so...
8 5

by ravikishore_anchala

it sounds like confimation

7 1

by arundyasani

affirm is means confirm,affirmation means conformation

1 2

by nikhilparasher

affirmation:replace 'af' by 'con'

1 3

by monikachowdary

firm in the middle of the word tells there is something positive.a positive notion.
0 1

by sriharisharma

AFFIRMATION<===> (pr. \\daRaRh vachan \\ )[Noun]

Example:He was asked to give an affirmation that he was not related.
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by tpant

affliction
Short Definition : state of distress; trial; cause of distress or suffering; V. afflict: inflict
grievous suffering on

Definition
(noun) a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

Definition
(noun) a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health

Definition
(noun) a cause of great suffering and distress

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for affliction

sounds like infection, which causes a state of distress, irritation and suffering
39 4

by keyurpatel87

lic(lick)-refers to tongue rite,so if we all remember ,a proverb says - tongue is the root
cause for many family problems,so think b4 u talk.hence ,wen there is a problem,there is
a state of distress.
9 23

by sriharisharma

it can be a combination of two words..affection and conflict....so when there is a conflict

in affection its a cause of great distress and suffering.
8 1

by Progress
Affliction - flic(flick) is the middle word which means to steal in slang. So if you steal
somebodies things, they go to a state of distress
6 1

by prakashsrinivasan

fliction sounds like friction.. so a state of friction causing stress

2 0

by gaurav324

Split "affliction" into "AFter conFLICTION" btw parents in family => usually results a
affliction, state of distress
2 0

by yellow_tulip_84

conflictions may bring affliction

1 0

by bharatinuguri

affliction is a friction in heart.. A very heavy feeling.. A fr(L)iction..

0 4

by Manikandan J

Afflication+infection.so you can take affli from affliation and ction from infection.When
there is infection in affliation then it is state of distress.
0 0

by ataur024

sounds like 'affection', we show great affection for sm1 suffering miserably
0 1

by yourbikash

AFFLICTION<===> (pr. \\rog \\ )[Noun] Example:Deafness is a terrible

affliction. AFFLICTION<===> (pr. \\du:akh \\ )[Noun] Example:Deafness
is a terrible affliction.
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by tpant

affluence
Short Definition : abundance; wealth

Definition
(noun) abundant wealth
Synonyms : richness
Example Sentence
they studied forerunners of richness or poverty
the richness all around unsettled him for he had expected to find poverty

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for affluence

affleunce= a flow of cents means wealth

32 1

by buriro

ppl with fluent eng have wealth in affluence

4 2

by vivekimmortal

sounds like influence. Rich people generally have influence over others, hence affluence
can be related to richness.
3 0

by Progress

Sounds like influence .. affluent people will have lot of influence

2 0

by praveenad

afFLUENCE-fluence resembles somthing fluent in our mind. someone fluent in somthing

will talk much to show there skill,which is there wealth.
1 4

by sriharisharma

richness is like flue to rich. rich get richer. so affluence is a flue in a sence
1 3

by friendofafriend

con on f.... fluient...foreigners fluency in eng is good because..they r rich;wealthy(studied

in convents schools but we r in govt schools........
1 0

by santoshm14@gmail.com

A full bag of currency notes (wealth)

1 0

by siriya.shekhar

A FLUEnt Flow of PENCE. -- Abundant Wealth (PENCE in UK is counterpart of

CENTS in US or paisa of India)
0 1

by shobhit

affluence- abbudance
0 1

by italyazzurre44

sounds influence >> RICH ppl are mostly influencing as ppl follow them for money..
0 0

by RajeshBorkar

fluence >>> ppl who study in convent are fluent in english.. they can study there as they
are RICH enough to pay the fees..
0 0

by RajeshBorkar
AFFLUENCE<===> (pr. \\samaRaddhi \\ )[Noun] Example:He
lives a life of great affluence as his business is flourishing. AFFLUENCE<===>
(pr. \\amiri \\ )[Noun] AFFLUENCE<===>
(pr
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by tpant

affront
Short Definition : insult; offense; intentional act of disrespect; V: insult or hurt the
feelings of intentionally

Definition
(noun) a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate
disrespect
Synonyms : insult
Example Sentence
turning his back on me was a deliberate insult

Definition
(verb) treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Synonyms : diss , insult
Example Sentence
He insulted her with his rude remarks
the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for affront

affront sounds like infront, when someone is infront of others in something the other
people try to insult them.
11 3

by praveenkatti

In life this happens many a times, When 2 elder or wise ppl are talking and U come in
front and say something or try to give them sum advice, U insult them,dis.Or imagine U
going and challenging a Sage !!!
9 27

by gatz_funky
af + front.......in(front)... and whenever you insult someone in front of others you do it
intentionally to hurt them.
5 2

by preetisoni2411

When you affront or insult someone, you put up a front (cover) by affecting superiority
5 2

by deekwon

Affront=A(Aao)+front means if u come on the front,you will definitely be insulted.

4 1

by anand.raj.jha

affront reminds of the word upfront and when someone is speaks upfront they tend to
make remarks which are insulting or offending.
2 1

by amit_chauhan3011

af(in)+front=when u kiss ur gf in front of ur father u insult and offend him.

2 0

by SAHADAT

when u CONFRONT somebody about sth bad they had done, they may take ur gesture as
a sort of AFFRONT(insult,rudeness)
1 0

by melancholica

come in front to confront

0 1

by sharif2059

gambir came in front of afridi and abused him

0 3

by mooni

AFFRONT<===> (pr. \\apaman \\ )[Noun] Example:His word were

an affront to all the members of the union. AFFRONT<===>
(pr. \\apamanit karana \\ )[Verb] Example:How dare you affront me.
0 1

by tpant

afterlife
Short Definition : life after death; later part of one's life

Definition
(noun) life after death
Synonyms : hereafter

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for afterlife

AFTERLIFE<===> /
(pr. \\punarjanm/maRatyu ke bad ka jivan \\ )[Noun]
Example:The Egypcians were firm believers of afterlife. AFTERLIFE<===>

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by tpant

agape
Short Definition : openmouthed

Definition
(noun) (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind

Definition
(noun) selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially
love that is spiritual in nature)
Synonyms : agape love

Definition
(noun) a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship
Synonyms : love feast

Definition
(adj) with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
Synonyms : gaping
Example Sentence
the gaping audience
we stood there agape with wonder
with mouth agape

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for agape

Agape For the other meaning of the word,i.e, selfless love; treat agape as Ag-APE ;
remember Lord Hanuman who was an ape (no insult intended) and he opened his heart to
show how much he selflessly loved Lord RAM and SITA.
19 4

by aka.bhagvanji

A-Grape: Imagine U are sitting on ur couch watching movies and eating a bunch of
grapes, ur mouth is opened, and suddenly ur Parents arrive, U will b shocked !! Will not
U?
5 4

by gatz_funky

A+gape ~ a + gap; an opened mouth has gap between lips and hence agape.
5 0

by abhims2

agape, a+gap+e(ating),A GAP for Eating is OPENMOUTHED.

4 2

by praveenkatti
agAPE- a person with a ape attitude,is open mouthed. ( always ready to eat)
0 5

by sriharisharma

read it as 'A' 'GAP'e.opening ur mouth will cause a 'gap' in mouth

0 1

by bharath8421

A-GRAPE: remember the fox n the grape story where the fox sees the hanging grape with
its mouth open
0 1

by s.c.harish

AGAPE<===> (pr.
\\adhyatmik pyar \\ )[Noun] :


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by tpant

Gape and Gaze come together.

agenda
Short Definition : items of business at a meeting

Definition
(noun) a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
Synonyms : docket , schedule

Definition
(noun) a list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting)
Synonyms : agendum , order of business

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for agenda

AGENDA<===> (pr. \\karyasuchi \\ )[Noun]
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by tpant

agglomeration
Short Definition : collection; heap; V. agglomerate: gather into a rounded mass; N.
aggolmeate: jumbled mass; heap

Definition
(noun) a jumbled collection or mass

Definition
(noun) the act of collecting in a mass; the act of agglomerating

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for agglomeration

take the word gloomy.The sky is gloomy(sun is not bright)due to a mass or collection of
clouds covering it
21 9

by abhims2

jab aag se log marte hain then huge mass gather to help them
15 3

by nishant_89

agglomeration ~ egg + ration; Just imagine a ration store with heaps of eggs.
8 1

by sriharisharma

agglomeration, glomer sounds like glamrous, a boy/girl got glamer got COLLECTION of
gf/bf.
3 4

by praveenkatti
egg+lo+ration+me:coz eggs are placed in heaps and are cheap :P...jus to remember
3 0

by shrapnel

2 4

by nishant_89

agglomeration- sounds a bit like more that can be assumed to be collective and agg
sounds like add that too is collective
1 4

by sahana

AGGLOMERATION<===> {} (pr. \\samuh {Dher} \\ )[Noun]

Example:An ugly agglomeration of new buildings emerged there.
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by tpant

aggrandize
Short Definition : make greater; increase in power, wealth, rank, or honor; N.
aggrandizement

Definition
(verb) add details to
Synonyms : aggrandise , blow up , dramatise , dramatize , embellish , embroider ,
lard , pad

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aggrandize

grand- this resembles to somthing huge,great,wealthy.

34 2

by sriharisharma

aggrandize ~ aggregate + grand; aggregating things...is similar to adding details

4 0

by himanshu dhumash

aggrandize,AGG always related to INCREASE in size

3 4

by praveenkatti

aggrandize = [agg]ressive + grand + ize means: increase sth excessively, IZE means it's a
verb
2 6

by pateheo

aggendize sounds like a grand eye, like person watching painting with a grand eye
finding some lacking therefore adding details
2 8

by buriro

grand in the middle sounds like grand father.so,we will get fame from our grandparents
popularity sometimes.
0 7

by meduriswetha

Ag-grand~grind which means convert in powdery form .. which means to intensify the
concentration .. and so is the meaning :increase or intensify
0 3

by ashishk

aggrand = en-grand (enlarge)

0 3

by BANKABLE

aggrandize ~ ag+grand+eyes = make someone seem grander/greater in others eyes by

raising power etc.
0 3

by iqbalnaved

AGGRANDIZEMENT<===>
(pr. \\shakti athava padavi baDhana \\ )[Noun] Example:Her sole aim is
personal aggrandizement.
0 0

by tpant

aggrandize = a GRAND SIZE

0 0

by ocp

To make sthing GRAND, AGGRANDIZE it

0 0

by tabish2609

aggregate
Short Definition : sum; total; ADJ. V: gather into a mass or whole; accumulate; add up
to; Ex. aggregate 100 dollars

Definition
(noun) the whole amount
Synonyms : sum , total , totality

Definition
(noun) material such as sand or gravel used with cement and water to make concrete,
mortar, or plaster

Definition
(noun) a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together
Synonyms : congeries , conglomeration
Definition
(verb) amount in the aggregate to

Definition
(verb) gather in a mass, sum, or whole
Synonyms : combine

Definition
(adj) formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole
Synonyms : aggregated , aggregative , mass
Example Sentence
aggregate expenses include expenses of all divisions combined for the entire year
the aggregated amount of indebtedness

Definition
(adj) composed of a dense cluster of separate units such as carpels or florets or drupelets
Example Sentence
raspberries are aggregate fruits

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aggregate

aggregate- a gre gate - all of us need gre "total" score to reach gate of university
6 3

by Tural

What are your aggregate marks?... means what is your grand total marks
1 1

by prakashsrinivasan

agree+gate, both should agree to mixed together or combined.

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by boye0429

gre+gate for both these exams you have to gather material like books ,notes,audios
0 1

by vaichidrewar

aghast
Short Definition : filled with great surprise or fear; horrified

Definition
(adj) struck with fear, dread, or consternation
Synonyms : appalled , dismayed , shocked

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aghast

A Ghost...when you see a ghost you are filled with fear and surprise
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by nileshdive

a + ghast ~ a + ghost; a ghost house is filled with lot of surprises and fear, so we get
horrified.
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by sriharisharma

remind aghast as afghanistan _____so horified or appalled

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by saravpreet.302

AGHAST<===> (pr. \\hakka bakka \\ )[Adjective]

Example:She stood aghast at the terrible sight. AGHAST<===> -
(pr. \\bhauNachakka \\ )[Noun]
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by tpant

agility
Short Definition : nimbleness; ability to move quickly

Definition
(noun) the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
Synonyms : legerity , lightness , lightsomeness , nimbleness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for agility

AGILITY IS SIMILAR TO ABILITY...ABILITY to move fast and quick

14 2

by swikar

GILI - this is the one to watch out. gili refers to Gilchrist (a cricket player), who has the
ability to move quick behind stumps.
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by sriharisharma

a-gili-ty......gili is gilchrist...who is a big hitter...his shots are graceful....always...

2 3

by samra

Agile...fast ,swift,quick,,bruce lee was an agile fighter

1 19

by vivek89

Agility consider it as "Age I L" i.e.; Age I Love (youth age). And in this age you are
naturally agile or very quick.
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by Administrator

AGILITY<===>
(pr.
\\phurti \\ )[Noun]
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by tpant
there a t shirt comes named agile, wearing it you will be quick

agitate
Short Definition : stir up; disturb

Definition
(verb) try to stir up public opinion
Synonyms : foment , stir up

Definition
(verb) cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
Synonyms : charge , charge up , commove , excite , rouse , turn on
Example Sentence
The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks

Definition
(verb) exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a
crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
Synonyms : campaign , crusade , fight , press , push
Example Sentence
The liberal party pushed for reforms
She is crusading for women's rights
The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate

Definition
(verb) move very slightly
Synonyms : budge , shift , stir
Example Sentence
He shifted in his seat

Definition
(verb) move or cause to move back and forth
Synonyms : shake
Example Sentence
The chemist shook the flask vigorously
My hands were shaking
Definition
(verb) change the arrangement or position of
Synonyms : commove , disturb , raise up , shake up , stir up , vex

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for agitate

Agitate rhymes with Irritate. You get agitated if somebody constantly irritates you.
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by prakashsrinivasan

agitate - a gitar stir and disturb many people

2 5

by Tural

a "gitar" sound disturbs many people from sleep

2 1

by a_run_v

Agitate sounds like "HESITATE"-suppose u r giving presentation in class & u r hesitating

because ur classmates r disturbing u...so agitate mean DISTURB
2 1

by parveenbhambhu

tate sounds like TAIT(australian bowler)when he is bowling the batsmen gets disturbed
1 3

by shuka

AGITATE<===> (pr. \\halachal machana \\ )

[TransitiveVerb] Example:The students agitated in front of the Vice Chancellors office.
AGITATE<===> (pr. \\Anadolan karana \\ )[Noun]
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by tpant
agnostic
Short Definition : one who is skeptical of the existence or knowability of a god or any
ultimate reality

Definition
(noun) someone who is doubtful or noncommittal about something
Synonyms : doubter

Definition
(noun) a person who claims that they cannot have true knowledge about the existence of
God (but does not deny that God might exist)

Definition
(adj) of or pertaining to an agnostic or agnosticism

Definition
(adj) uncertain of all claims to knowledge
Synonyms : agnostical

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for agnostic

agnostic:we have nostic...its like nasthik in hindi which means a person who does not
belive in god.
39 2

by harsha999

a - G - NO - stic => God No => Deny existance of god. But he is not sure. So confused
about existance of god.
13 4

by prakashsrinivasan

agnostic-- opposite of diagnostic - diagnose is for learn reality - agnostic is deny reality
8 2

by Tural
(agnostic ~ egnostic ~ ego)This word can be remembered from ego. One who has ego
would always consider himself superior and would deny the existence of others.
4 0

by gre_guru

In Greek agnostos is unknown. ag-nost- sounds a bit like not. which is to deny
1 0

by sahana

EGO-stands for edging god out..

0 1

by balaji_pb3

A G No Stic = Wife tells his husbands to purchase no stic from shop for God i.e has no
belief in god.
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by shaktipada

AGNOSTIC<===> (pr. \\nastivadi \\ )[Noun]

AGNOSTIC<===> (pr. \\anishvaravadi \\ )
[Noun]
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by tpant

agog
Short Definition : highly excited; intensely curious

Definition
(adj) highly excited

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for agog

Remember the song of Anil Kapoor: AG OG yeh bhi sunogi,kehta hu mai jo woh tum bhi
sunoji..1 2 ka 4 4 2 ka 1, My name is lakhan.. ;) He is too excited in that song, and is
curious to tell his story to everyone...
131 7

by gatz_funky

a gog sounds like a dog(may be silly but helps) dog always barks.u shout wen ur excited.
22 17

by asaidhiraj

agog ~ a goggle : Just imagine someone who got a new goggle as gift from someone on
his birthday and is very excited to wear it while riding bike.
11 0

by meduriswetha

gog reminds google, think a guy get into google company,i am sure that day he will be
excited like anything
6 4

by praveenkatti

The fans were AGOG over the arrival of Lady GAGA.

4 1

by dshefman

aGOG = sounds like gong = strike a bell with a gong - it gets excited and produces sound.
3 5

by prakashsrinivasan

wen u race u feel excited wen refree say GO!!

2 13

by himanshu dhumash

Relate it to GOOGLE someone who tries to gain knowledge about everything through
GOOGLE
2 7

by shaan123

i am highly exited and intensely curious about my new X-ray GOGgles

1 7

by AADHI

fog- would be dazed opposite would be gogged

1 2

by italyazzurre44

When I get excited, I get GOOGLY eyes.

1 1

by dshefman

AGOG:Age Of Gwenethe Paltrow: u r curious n highly excited to know the true age of
the famous actress Gwenethe Paltrow
1 0

by melancholica

relate to aragog... hagrid was curious to save aragog

0 2

by athinthra89

Agog - when google stock goes from $40 to $500, the stock holders are very excited.
0 1

by mylist

AGOG<===> (pr. \\utsuk \\ )[Adverb] Example:Ram was all

agog at the thought of joining the new college.
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by tpant
agrarian
Short Definition : pertaining to land or its cultivation; Ex. agrarian reform

Definition
(adj) relating to rural matters
Synonyms : agricultural , farming
Example Sentence
an agrarian (or agricultural) society
farming communities

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for agrarian

agrarian = agriculturian related to rural

4 2

by buriro

agra-tkae this as agri. wen its agri,then its somthing related to agriculture.and wr is
agriculture done ? Ans- on land. (hehehe-probly a silliy one),but,its gre u c..
3 6

by sriharisharma

root "agr" in this word means related to agriculture clearly indicate the meaning of this
word.
2 0

by jk18

just imagine tajmahal it green on the sides fileed with grass and its because aryans in
olden days cultivated the land for agriculture
1 3

by mooni

AGAR hum land ko REAR kre means cultivate,....so AGRARIAN means land for
cultivation
0 1

by swikar
agrarian sounds like A GRAIN which is related to agriculture
0 1

by sharathreddy.chinni

AGRARIAN<===> (pr. \\bhumi viShayak \\ )[Adjective]

Example:After the Green Revolution agrarian laws in the country has undergone treme-
ndous change. AGRARIAN<===> (pr. \\kaRaShik \\ )[Noun]
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by tpant

airy
Short Definition : of air; high in the air; lofty; immaterial; unreal

Definition
(adj) open to or abounding in fresh air
Synonyms : aired
Example Sentence
airy rooms

Definition
(adj) not practical or realizable; speculative
Synonyms : impractical , laputan , visionary , windy
Example Sentence
airy theories about socioeconomic improvement
visionary schemes for getting rich

Definition
(adj) having little or no perceptible weight; so light as to resemble air
Example Sentence
airy gauze curtains

Definition
(adj) characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
Synonyms : aerial , aeriform , aery , ethereal
Example Sentence
 figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away
aerial fancies
an airy apparition
physical rather than ethereal forms

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for airy

for the other meanings (impractical, lofty, immaterial, unreal): think airy as HAWA
MEIN.. as in hawa mein baat karna.. so immaterial baat karna
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by akshayjain07

air + y; air itself relates to the meaning;

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by sriharisharma

AIRY<===> (pr. \\havadar \\ )[Adjective] Example:My bosss cabin

is well-lighted and airy. AIRY<===> (pr. \\laparavah \\ )[Noun]
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by tpant

alacrity
Short Definition : cheerful promptness without reluctance

Definition
(noun) liveliness and eagerness
Synonyms : briskness , smartness
Example Sentence
he accepted with alacrity
the smartness of the pace soon exhausted him

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for alacrity

take the suffix crity we can link it with creativity.creative people are so eager to learn n
create things differently.
54 15

by meduriswetha

alacrity sounds like AT+LAST+IN+CITY..a person who is first time in a big city is
excited n eager to c da city...
35 20

by angel

remember it as a la carte.. which means selecting food from the menu.. usually when ppl
go to restaurants they are "eager" to get food!!
10 9

by deepster89

alacrity = Alag aakrity (a picture). when do you make alag aakrity?? = when you have
GREAT WILLINGNESS & ENTHUSIASM. alag aakrity banane ke liye you should have
Alacrity
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by Administrator

One who does each activity

( crity = kriti in hindi) according
to 'Alarm' has 'Alacrity'.
4 12

by rizvi

Assume ALlah in CITY. So people went to see him with ALACRITY(Eagerness or

Liveliness)
4 2

by vijaykumarg

alacrity ( all city) usually we have found in these days that everybody have great
enthusiasm and willing to go to the city
2 4

by santosh pokhrel
"Alas, she cried out. I am ready to help!" Think of the "a" in "alas" and the "c" in "cried"
as phonically related to "alacrity."
1 30

by ariannegelardin

Someone with alacrity will lack resistance, or in other words 'have willingness.'
1 3

by Rodeokinney

ALAg aaCRITY(aakriti in hindi).. a person with such livliness and promptness is alag
aakriti
1 2

by yourbikash

a lack (of) crity (criticism) = eager

1 3

by Suikurai

ALACRITY<===> (pr. \\tatparata \\ )[Noun] Example:She

accepted his proposal with alacrity. ALACRITY<===> (pr. \\josh \\ )[Noun]
1 0

by tpant

Capture the spirit of the word alacrity by adding a "G" - GALAcrity! A gala is upbeat,
and one would accept an invitation to dance with cheerful readiness,promptness,and
willingness! Gala-alacrity!
1 0

by WordFun

CRITY - A critter moves with alacrity

1 0

by nic42991

alacrity-->my opponent said alas!and cried and i won the competition

0 33

by neevanramuk

Ala - > Alayara Case . Only those case are very eager . (Crity)

alchemy
Short Definition : medieval chemistry

Definition
(noun) the way two individuals relate to each other
Synonyms : chemistry , interpersonal chemistry
Example Sentence
their chemistry was wrong from the beginning -- they hated each other
a mysterious alchemy brought them together

Definition
(noun) a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for alchemy

alchemy ~ ALL + CHEMIcal :related to chemistry

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by userdce

try to recollect pauolo coelho's book!!! Alchemist

2 2

by jay_gandhi

ALCHEMY<===> {
} (pr. \\kimiya{rasayan vidya se sambanadhit} \\ )
[Noun] Example:My grandfather has the knowledge of alchemy.
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by tpant
alcove
Short Definition : nook; recess

Definition
(noun) a small recess opening off a larger room
Synonyms : bay

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for alcove

all covered just a small space

13 4

by arshnagpal

sorry for bad language here. but this is how i learnt it : aclove : an opening into a wider
area sort of like ...a*hole Sentence Close your "asshole" asshole
11 45

by friendofafriend

Aclove- think of a 'clove'. It has a large area over a small one. But here it is A-lcove: 'a' is
negative so its the opposite here
7 2

by sahana

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/97/Judenbad_Speyer_4_changi
ng_alcove_in_first_room.jpg/800px-
Judenbad_Speyer_4_changing_alcove_in_first_room.jpg
4 0

by vikas023

alcove ~ a cave; reminds us of a cave which has a small opening

3 0

by saikiran

it'd always advisable to keep ALCOHOL in an ALCOVE to be a little more out of reach 4
them
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by melancholica

ac(tual) love is opening of longlasting (bigger)life

0 0

by ashu_wanna_own_gre

alias
Short Definition : an assumed name esp. by a criminal (usually to mislead people); ADV.
alias

Definition
(noun) a name that has been assumed temporarily
Synonyms : assumed name , false name

Definition
(adv) as known or named at another time or place
Synonyms : a.k.a. , also known as
Example Sentence
Mr. Smith, alias Mr. Lafayette

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for alias

Alias = A LIE AS another person

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by eric0109

my friend ALI hAS assumed my name

1 1

by artificialankit

Ali + As : so you are changing your name Ali to Asif...why?`

0 0

by editor1

Ali + As.. So ali is known with his assumed name as Asif

0 2

by ok_2pro

alienate
Short Definition : make unfriendly or hostile; estrange; separate; change the ownership
of

Definition
(verb) arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or
friendliness
Synonyms : alien , disaffect , estrange
Example Sentence
She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious

Definition
(verb) transfer property or ownership
Synonyms : alien
Example Sentence
The will aliened the property to the heirs

Definition
(verb) make withdrawn or isolated or emotionally dissociated
Example Sentence
the boring work alienated his employees

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for alienate

alian+ate...if a alian comes and eat all food on earth .we all become unfriendly and hostile
to it.
21 4

by preetisoni2411
Alienate = A + lie + nate; When I tell 'A lie' it 'Alienates' my father.
4 2

by rizvi

Alien+ate. treat someone like an alien i.e. being unfriendly or getting separated.
3 0

by abhims2

Aliens may be hostile creatures living in a separate distance planet. To 'alienate' two
friends mean 'To make them enemy or hostile' which in turn means 'To separate these two
friends':D
2 1

by rahman_sazzadur

Relate it with the movie 'How to lose friend and alienate people'
1 1

by jusincredible

in alienate consider the nate as mate it becomes a+lie+mate when u lie with ur mate it
will separate ur friend ship
1 0

by sharathreddy.chinni

alien+hate you hate aliens so you isolate them

1 0

by Tumkiki

alien.. in Koi Mil Gaya.. Hritik became, everyone became his hostile while he was
keeping alien at his home. Hritik was alienate
0 1

by swap.kamble
ALIENATE<===> (pr. \\virodhi banana \\ )
[TransitiveVerb] Example:The Governments Defamation Bill had alienated many of its
supporters.
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by tpant

alimentary
Short Definition : supplying nourishment

Definition
(adj) of or providing nourishment
Synonyms : alimental , nourishing , nutrient , nutritious , nutritive
Example Sentence
good nourishing stew

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for alimentary

ali is mental so he requires some nourishment

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by prakashsrinivasan

People who have studied biology must be knowing that stomach is called alimentary
canal because it provides nutrition. Similarly alimentary food is nutritious food and
alimentary talk is healthy discussion.
23 0

by Progress

ailment ~ sounds like element : element like calcium is very much necessary for bones as
they provide nourishment to our bones and made them stronger.
5 0

by preetisoni2411

Remember the alimentary canal in Biology that supplied food (nourishment for the body)
to the stomach.
5 0

by aka.bhagvanji

aliment: providing nourishment | ailment:bodily disorder

3 1

by bugmenot

change 'a'in alimentary, it sounds like elementary i.e. essential or basic part and essential
thing always require nourishment.
2 1

by abhims2

ali + tree = aladin and abu got up on a tree for some nourishment !
2 1

by friendofafriend

mentary,if u think it as mentally,then u can probly remember like this- nourishment is

supplied for the mentally retarded for them to get well.
1 2

by sriharisharma

if somebody suffers frm an AILMENT you will give something ALIMENTARY to him
1 0

by Sunshine4

Sounds like elementary. Children studying in elementary school need nourishment for
their growth.
1 0

by alien_x

ailment-alimentary
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by italyazzurre44
alimony
Short Definition : payments made regularly to an ex-spouse after divorce

Definition
(noun) court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated
Synonyms : maintenance

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for alimony

Ali+mony mony==All I need is Money and not my husband.

49 3

by saikiran

Its opposite to matriminy.Alimonmy=money for seperation.

6 2

by rakei

Ali(name of the person) + mony(money), Imagine, Ali giving money to his ex- wife
every month.
5 1

by abhims2

Ali gave mony to hez exx wife named mony...!!

3 0

by ajayrulez

alimony sounds like "harmony"...so to achieve this husband needs to pay his wife after
divorce :)
1 0

by phalgun007

ailment of matrimony: when matrimony fails you have to pay back......

0 0

by karanvirani90
Ali(an)+mon(e)my : When u become alian with ur husband u get money
0 0

by s.c.harish

all money no matrimony,

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by ashpreetbedi

ALIMONY<===>
(pr. \\parityakta patni ke
liye vaRatti ya jivika \\ )[Noun] Example:The alimony that she is getting is insufficient
for h

allay
Short Definition : calm; pacify

Definition
(verb) lessen the intensity of or calm
Synonyms : ease , relieve , still
Example Sentence
The news eased my conscience
still the fears

Definition
(verb) satisfy (thirst)
Synonyms : assuage , quench , slake
Example Sentence
The cold water quenched his thirst

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for allay

allay allay allay rote nhi chup ho jaao

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by 1.6k
ALL- LAY- lay down and calm down..
22 2

by italyazzurre44

Allay = Alleviate
15 6

by rizvi

al + lay ~ Ali (name of a person) + lay; Ali lay down on bed to calm down his body and
mind.
6 3

by sriharisharma

allay sab rakh le pr calm down

3 4

by dhawal64

ai lay sab rakh le pr please calm down

3 4

by dhawal64

1 2

by nileshdive

Take a lay to calm down

1 1

by dshefman

ALLAY(ale) ab jo bhi ho.. ALLAY(ale) ho jane do.. ALLAY(ale) hum befikar chalte
rahe!!!
1 0

by twinkle
allay-imagine ali of dhoom is laying on the chair to lessen his tension caused due to
Abhishek Bachhan
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by santosh pokhrel

ALLAY<===> { } (pr.
\\dabana{shanat kar dena} \\ )[TransitiveVerb] Example:My mothers consolation allayed
doubts about my own abilities.
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by tpant

alay~relay~relax= when you relax, you try to calm down your mind from unnecessary
thoughts.
0 0

by chdeepak96

allay = al (everybody) + lay; everybody laid in bed i.e. the situation is calm or peaceful.
0 0

by shaktipada

allege
Short Definition : state without proof

Definition
(verb) report or maintain
Synonyms : aver , say
Example Sentence
He alleged that he was the victim of a crime
He said it was too late to intervene in the war
The registrar says that I owe the school money

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for allege

all ege(is)not fine when there is a statement without proof..

7 3

by sriharisharma

sounds like illegal...so statemet without proof is illegal

5 0

by baljeet

all will throw eggs on u if u STATE famous swamiji as a sinner WITH OUT any PROOF
2 1

by isabella swan

allege ~ eligible; so if you are eligible for voting, you have to show a certificate proving
that you are above 18 years old.
1 1

by gatz_funky

al(lege) sounds like "legend"..something without proof

1 1

by graduatestudent

allege reminds us of Leauge.. like IPL. in a leaugue u have to have reports to track which
team is winning
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by friendofafriend

ALLEGE<===>
(pr. \\bina sabut ke Arop lagana \\ )[Verb] Example:He alleged that he was not the culprit
in the crime. ALLEGE<===> (pr. \\Arop lagana \\ )[
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by tpant

allegiance
Short Definition : loyalty
Definition
(noun) the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
Synonyms : commitment , dedication , loyalty
Example Sentence
his long commitment to public service
they felt no loyalty to a losing team

Definition
(noun) the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign)
Synonyms : fealty

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for allegiance

We have heard the fancy stories of ALI and his GIN... his gin is COMMITTED and
LOYAL to him.. hence ALLE + GI(A)N + CE...
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by 100_percentiler

sound like reliance. so, when will u rely on anyone, simply if he is loyal to u. :)
12 3

by tamaltanu

allegiance = alleg + ia + nce..read it as allege n..alag nahi (in Hindi)..and hence loyal or
binded.
5 7

by Administrator

allegiance sounds like a league.

after joining the league he was
pretty loyal to it !
5 2

by friendofafriend

allegiance ~ alleg +ef + iance: This sounds together like alleg(ALLEGE)+iance(sounds

like fiance)....you allege your fiance of not being loyal to you.
4 1

by preetisoni2411

ALLE+JEANS- this jeans u put on for all time, binding with u.

2 1

by userdce

calling allah ji instead of allah shows loyalty

2 1

by userdce

ally+giance,ally means friend and a good friend is always loyal

2 1

by amitraheja2k4

come from: liege (mean: king, loyal) . allegiance ~ all + liege = all for the king = loyalty
2 0

by athanhcong

this word brings in mind the word ,elegance,isnt it ? well,if so- loyalty is for
elegance,vice versa.
1 1

by sriharisharma

ali gyan se loyal hai.... this may be the mnemonics for the word coz i use this mnemonics
for my stu...
0 0

by userdce

all jeans (ALLEGIANCE) have expensive LOYALTY.

0 1

by Youngok
We owe allegiance to our study.
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by aji88

ALLEGIANCE<===> {} (pr.
\\niShTha {rajabhakti} \\ )[Noun] Example:They swear allegiance to the flag.
ALLEGIANCE<===> (pr. \\niShTha \\ )[Noun] Example:They
swear allegiance to the
0 0

by tpant

All in Jeans = always in Jeans= show allegiance to jeans

0 0

by roozbeh33

allegory
Short Definition : story, play, or picture in which characters are used as symbols; fable

Definition
(noun) a short moral story (often with animal characters)
Synonyms : apologue , fable , parable

Definition
(noun) a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
Synonyms : emblem

Definition
(noun) an expressive style that uses fictional characters and events to describe some
subject by suggestive resemblances; an extended metaphor

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for allegory

A girl to be ALL+GORY in all characters is like a dream and can be only portrayed in
story or play
10 5

by userdce

'All''Eg'yptians use pict'ory' [in pyramids symbols such as eagle,bird etc. were used to
represent words]
6 0

by bharath8421

Allegory might remind of the impressive presentation, examples and storyline of Al

Gore's movie "An Inconvenient Truth" Remember Al Gore....
5 1

by bugmenot

all+glory=glory written in symbols like egyptians or mughals

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by maleceleb

allegory is like story

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by Venu.D

allegory ~ all gory (fair color skin); all girls on this earth can be gory only in some story.
It's not possible in reality.
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by sriharisharma

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by massb

alle-glory = relate glory to story

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by supal
allegory = allege + glory; The glory of allege is always written in diary.
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by shaktipada

ALLEGORY<===> - (pr. \\rupak-katha \\ )[Noun]

Example:George Orwells `Animal Farm is a political allegory.
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by tpant

allegory sounds like allergy which is a reaction to an irritant; it "symbolizes" that our
body is fighting the irritant
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by mumpsimus

alleviate
Short Definition : relieve (pain)

Definition
(verb) provide physical relief, as from pain
Synonyms : assuage , palliate , relieve
Example Sentence
This pill will relieve your headaches

Definition
(verb) make easier
Synonyms : ease , facilitate
Example Sentence
you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for alleviate

ALL (all)+ EVI (evil)+ ATE (has been eaten up) so hence you are relieved of the pain and
you feel relief
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by rajarajanrmk
alleviate ~ elevator: It sounds like elevator and elevator helps us reduce leg pain while
walking or climbing stairs.
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by S

alleviate= ALL+LEVIS+ATE , people of old age r wearing dhoti while they ate as it gives
relieve to them,bt nowadays ALL youngsters r wearing LEVIS JEANS while they ATE n
r saying that it gives us RELIEVE while we eat.
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by deepakranamech

Alle(Ginger in marathi) khane ke baad daat ka dard kam hota hai

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by rohan88

viate-supress
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by sriharisharma

ALLEVIATE = Allegation is going to ate i.e relieves the pain.

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by shaktipada

ALLEVIATE<===> (pr. \\kam karana \\ )[Verb] Example:The

govt. has introduced schemes to alleviate poverty.
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by tpant

alliteration
Short Definition : repetition of beginning sound in poetry
Definition
(noun) use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of
verse
Synonyms : beginning rhyme , head rhyme , initial rhyme
Example Sentence
around the rock the ragged rascal ran

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for alliteration

sounds like literature iteration (observe the word very carefully). hence can be related to
repetitions(iterations) in poems.
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by saikiran

All+Iteration : iteration means repeating.

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by abhims2

hindhi song- chandu ke chacha ne chandu ke chachi koh chandi ke chamchi se chatane
chatai...so cha is alliteration
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by sagardoshi63

sounds like illiteration for an illeterate we have to repeat again.

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by chetan530

add + letter makes it "add the same occurrence letter"

0 2

by pur_0

add + letter makes it "add the same occurrence of letter"

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by pur_0
ALLITERATION<===> (pr.
\\anupras alanakar \\ )[Noun] Example:Repetition of the same consonant sound in a
sentence is alliteration

allocate
Short Definition : assign; set apart for a particular purpose

Definition
(verb) distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
Synonyms : apportion
Example Sentence
I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis
I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for allocate

Allocate- to locate, and then set apart for a certain purpose.

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by gatz_funky

All+locate (location) is set apart for a special purpose.

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by boye0429

alloy
Short Definition : mixture as of metals; something added that lowers in value or purity;
V: mix; make less pure; lower in value or quality; spoil; CF. unalloyed: not in mixture
with other maetals; pure; complete; unqual

Definition
(noun) a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic
elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
Synonyms : metal
Example Sentence
brass is an alloy of zinc and copper
Definition
(noun) the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
Synonyms : admixture

Definition
(verb) lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
Synonyms : debase

Definition
(verb) make an alloy of

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for alloy

sounds like ALLOW, two metals are allowed to combine together

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by boye0429

allude
Short Definition : refer indirectly; N. allusion: indirect reference

Definition
(verb) make a more or less disguised reference to
Synonyms : advert , touch
Example Sentence
He alluded to the problem but did not mention it

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for allude

all+nude for a girl is not safe.so she refer that indirectly to her BF.
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by friendofafriend

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by prats_rocks
All-u-Did.Imagine some one scolding a group of people but his eyes were only on one
person REFER INDIRECTLY that everything was done by him.-all-u-did.-
10 9

by saikiran

ALL+NUDE....when you see all people nude,it HINTS that you have come to a wrong
place...
4 5

by nileshdive

allude sounds similar to a lewd,meaning a philanderer.so yu dont refer someone a lewd

directly,u REFER INDIRECTLY
2 5

by imajeeth

Sounds like allusion ~ illusion which means indirect reference.

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by jk18

allu + ud:allu ko gesture(indirectly kehna) se kehna ud jaa nahi to sabjiwala tuze katega.
1 4

by gbspaithan

ALLUDI gariki we cant directly we have to say indirectly

1 1

by raghunathreddy

allude is similar to "allure" which is to trap or lure...so we can make up a line "all dudes"
are allured into trap by refering a place indirectly.. this mnemonic if for those who knows
the meaning of allure
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by hidus
allude= all+ u+ do refering indisrectly to every thing you do.
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by lakshmihs

ALLUDE<===> (pr. \\sanaket karana \\ )[TransitiveVerb]

Example:He alluded to the problem but did not mention it. ALLUDE<===>
(pr. \\jaikr karana \\ )[Noun]
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by tpant

illusion and allusion!

0 0

by phalgun007

Not to be RUDE, so you allude.

0 0

by eric0109

"Allude" is a rule in talking something bad about others.

0 0

by eric0109

" Am I Allowed to Allude to this Allusion in the meeting?? "

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by roozbeh33

allure
Short Definition : entice; attract; tempt

Definition
(noun) the power to entice or attract through personal charm
Synonyms : allurement , temptingness
Definition
(verb) dispose or incline or entice to
Synonyms : tempt
Example Sentence
We were tempted by the delicious-looking food

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for allure

allure= allu+ re= if a beautiful girl sells alu by shouting allu re, all guys will get attracted
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by lakshmihs

allure = Al(l) L(ove) u re(like in hindi).. bcoz u are attractive or enticing ..

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by aka.bhagvanji

+lurelure means to attract and tempt,

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by nikhilparasher

All is UR as u r very attractive....simple & best

4 0

by swikar

allure= take 'lu' and tempted to got lu.

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by sandysuhy

ALLURE=take 'lu', hence tempting to go to lu hehehe

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by sandysuhy

allure = al + l + u + re; u (you) re (are) l (loved) by al (all).. as you are very attractive.
0 0

by editor1

all + ur(e) ~ in a big party a group of young n beautiful girls are saying to u that they ALL
are UR. Why? Its because u r too attractive.
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by nktekriwal

for allude we made allu ud jaa.now allu + re (return) means allu wapas aa jaa.bole to
attracted
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by gbspaithan

The alluring appearance of the Democratic and Republican parties lured many
independents.
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by ag2900

it has lure. U lure somebody by attracting them

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by s.c.harish

ALLURE<===> (pr. \\maya \\ )[Noun] Example:Villagers get easily

carried away by the false allure of city-life. ALLURE<===> (pr.
\\lubhana \\ )[TransitiveVerb] Example:Villagers are easily allured to the glitte
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by tpant

alluvial
Short Definition : pertaining to soil deposits left by running water

Definition
(adj) of or relating to alluvium
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for alluvial

this word sounds like Aloe Vera assume Aloe Vera growing in the soil deposit left by
running water.
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by lakshmihs

alluvial ~ alooo (potato) + vial (take it as real) ~ alloo + real ~ the best and REAL land
for forming the ALLOOS (means potatoes) is the piece of land which has sand left by the
running water or river.
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by nktekriwal

alloo villa
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by swap.kamble

allu (potato)+vial(sounds like soil), allu grows in fertile soil deposited by running water
1 0

by yourbikash

aalooo grow karne wali FERTILE SOIL

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by vivekimmortal

there are some vial left on the alley

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by ok_2pro

ALLUVIAL CLAY<===> (pr. \\jaloD miTTi \\ )

[Noun] Example:Alluvial clay found in river valleies and deltas.
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by tpant
alms
Short Definition : money or goods given to the poor

Definition
(noun) money or goods contributed to the poor

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for alms

beggars put their p+alms in front of u for alms

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by 1.6k

alms.take alm..take alm as alma matter,if u can reemember,alma matter,is somthing

christian,godly.christly,so christ used to give money,food to the poor. or alms,take this as
arms,give an arm,refers to help some one or give a support..
2 4

by sriharisharma

alms = 'al=all & m=money'

1 2

by sandysuhy

alms ~ arms; Our country should not spend money spend in buying arms instead it should
give money to poor people.
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by editor1

aam(mangoes) for charity

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by maleceleb

arms are give to the military where as alms are given to the poor....you can remember it
this way
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by nikhil0901

ALMS<===> (pr. \\dan \\ )[Noun] Example:He gives alms to the poor.

ALMSHOUSE<===> (pr. \\danashala \\ )[Noun]
Example:Many temples in India have almshouses.

aloft
Short Definition : upward; high up in the air

Definition
(adv) at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
Example Sentence
climbed aloft to unfurl the sail

Definition
(adv) upward
Example Sentence
the good news sent her spirits aloft

Definition
(adv) at or to great height; high up in or into the air
Example Sentence
eagles were soaring aloft
dust is whirled aloft

Definition
(adv) in the higher atmosphere above the earth
Example Sentence
weather conditions aloft are fine

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aloft

You must have heard this in cricket commentary, Batsman lofted the ball up in the air.
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by shekharshank
a+loft(storey) in room is always high so that kids cant reach it
5 0

by navinsoni89

aloft ~ sounds like lift which is used to go upward.

4 1

by sandysuhy

sounds like 'a lift', when I went up in the lift, it broke the roof and kept going up and up.
4 0

by yourbikash

a+loft. Loft= up
1 2

by jk18

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by isabella swan

aloft..sounds like left alone.....(alone in this sense means leave something without any
help of other things)......so imagine you go to a fair..and you buy. few balloons....now if
you leave them suddenly....it will automatically go high up in the a
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by preetisoni2411

it will go high up in the air

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by preetisoni2411

lofty mountains:high mountains::aloft:high/upward..

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by rahulkhadse
ALOFT = ALO + FT; ALO MEANS AIR, FT IN AIR I.E FLOWING IN AIR.
0 0

by shaktipada

ALOFT<===> (pr. \\UNacha \\ )[Adverb] Example:The good news sent

her spirits aloft. ALOFT<===> (pr. \\hava men \\ )[Noun]
0 0

by tpant

aloft sounds like AIRCRAFT which flies at great heights......

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by SUNEELDATTA

aloof
Short Definition : apart; not open in one's relationship with other people; reserved; ADV.

Definition
(adj) remote in manner
Synonyms : distant , upstage
Example Sentence
stood apart with aloof dignity
a distant smile
he was upstage with strangers

Definition
(adv) in an aloof manner
Example Sentence
the local gentry and professional classes had held aloof for the school had
accepted their sons readily enough

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aloof

aloof:aloo(potato)+f..u like aloo so mom keeps it "apart" for u..it is "reserved" for u
16 9

by K.NAGAABHISHEK

Aloof (ALOne in the rOOF), when some is alone in the roof, he is at distance from other
members of house.
7 0

by yourbikash

aloof~ a roof; Alone on roof top !!

3 0

by gatz_funky

aloof- imagine you cant call anyone you are lone and apart so first while you call
someone you say "alo" no answer so you say "of" nobody answering you are apart and
reserved - alo+of
2 15

by Tural

consider aloof is pronounced as a+lu...we always keep lu area apart from the home so that
it will not create any problem in daily life
1 0

by sumi12344

ALOOF = ALO + OF; ALOO OF STORE IS ALWAYS STORED IN COLD STORE.

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by shaktipada

ALOOF<===> / (pr. \\alag/dur \\ )[Adjective] Example:He keeps

himself aloof from politics. ALOOFNESS<===> (pr. \\duri \\ )[Noun]
Example:He is subjected to criticism due to his aloofness from his collegues.
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by tpant

u r aloo(potato) so f*** o**

0 0

by ashu_wanna_own_gre

aloo+off...stay away fom aloo..keep distance from aloo,or else you will become fat
0 0

by cnbhaskar55

aloof=a+loofer as he is a loofer he is seperated from others

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by bhargavputumbaka

altercation
Short Definition : noisy quarrel

Definition
(noun) noisy quarrel
Synonyms : affray , fracas

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for altercation

A little bit of basic chemistry understanding is needed for this : Alter + cation : if you
alter (change) cation, it will become anion... and there is always a dispute between cation
and anion. (Both are of opposite nature)
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by Administrator

When taken alteration of

physical things like, cutting of
clothes,marble,wood(by
carpenter) there is always lots of
noise. Isn't it?
7 4

by gatz_funky
altered ~ alter (means to change); When things are altered without telling the elders, then
there may arise a noisy quarrel.
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by sriharisharma

ALTERCATION (Altering conversation) Imagine a peaceful conversation altering into a

noisy quarrel (as in group discussion)
5 6

by saikiran

alter something without asking gets mother angry

2 4

by maleceleb

Altercation also means " an angry argument". All those words in that definition begin
with the letter, a. In that case, it is alliteration. alliteration sounds like altercation.
1 2

by SarahSmile768

ALTER+CAKE...when your birthday cakes are altered, you will be having disagreement
or quarrel with the owner of the bakery....
1 1

by nileshdive

altercation- imagine you alter your cat with another animal because it make noisy quarrel
with your dog
0 4

by Tural

altering opinion makes altercation

0 2

by ok_2pro

For the crazy couple, the alternate form of love conversation is fight.
0 2

by paula_3004

ALTERCATION<===> (pr. \\jhagaDDa \\ )[Noun]

Example:Altercations between Neena and Tina are quite common.
0 0

by tpant

Altercation - Alter(other)+Cat = Two cats are fighting

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by Gaurav.Chaudhary

altruistic
Short Definition : unselfishly generous; concerned for others; N. altiruism: unselfish
concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness; OP. egoism

Definition
(adj) showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Synonyms : selfless

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for altruistic

al+tru.. someone who is always true i.e. somelike Gandhiji.. unselfish concern for welfare
of others
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by abhims2

all tru(i)st. i.e. all trust to such a person who is unselfish or selfless
6 0

by ranjits24

altruistic ~ all + true; a person with true heart for others is altruistic.
1 0

by sriharisharma

Someone who is AL(l)TRU(e)-ISTIC . i mean who is all true is always more concerned
in general welfare like our Great Mother Teresa .
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by kool4Gre

ALTRUISTIC<===> (pr. \\paropakari \\ )[Adjective]

Example:She is an altruistic social worker.
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by tpant

amalgam
Short Definition : combination of different things; mixture of metals (containing
mercury) used for filling holes in teeth

Definition
(noun) an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill
cavities in teeth; except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists
refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams
Synonyms : dental amalgam

Definition
(noun) a combination or blend of diverse things
Example Sentence
his theory is an amalgam of earlier ideas

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amalgam

Amalgam , remember balgam (in Hindi).. the yellow sticky fluid that comes out of our
mouth when we cough.. Its a mixture of all kinds of weird things - saliva, mucus, etc.
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by aka.bhagvanji
amalgum ~ a + mal + gum; imagine that you went to a shopping mall to buy gum to stick
few things together.
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by editor1

like chewing gum=amalgum which is mixture of metal to fill in teeth

0 0

by punit.1990

AMALGAM<===> (pr. \\mishraN \\ )[Noun] Example:A coalition

govt. is an amalgam of many political parties.
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by tpant

amalgamate
Short Definition : (of societies or groups) combine; unite in one body

Definition
(verb) to bring or combine together or with something else
Synonyms : commix , mingle , mix , unify
Example Sentence
resourcefully he mingled music and dance

Definition
(adj) joined together into a whole
Synonyms : amalgamated , coalesced , consolidated , fused
Example Sentence
United Industries
the amalgamated colleges constituted a university
a consolidated school

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amalgamate

suppose you are shy girl and you have a+ male+game+mate (amalgamate)what you
should do ? of course combine or unite with your mate against other groups
24 6

by Tural

amalga+mate ,mate means combine........

10 1

by snrvarma315

amalgamate: as we all know that AMALGAM is the alloy of mercury.and alloy means
MIXING things together.SO AMALGAMATE means mixing or combining.
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by deepakranamech

remeber pomegranate in which the seeds are united together into one combined ball.
3 1

by mvamsi

There is a game at a mall. Hence people come together...Gather for the game!
1 2

by Anji27

amalgamate -amass means to collect

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by santosh pokhrel

amalGAMate:gum since gum combines two things

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by N Rakshith

AMALGAMATE<===> (pr. \\mil jana \\ )[Verb]

Example:East and West Germany amalgamated in 1990. AMALGAMATE<===>
(pr. \\ek hona \\ )[Noun]

amass
Short Definition : collect (gradually, in a very large amount)

Definition
(verb) collect or gather
Synonyms : accumulate , conglomerate , cumulate , gather , pile up
Example Sentence
Journals are accumulating in my office
The work keeps piling up

Definition
(verb) get or gather together
Synonyms : accumulate , collect , compile , hoard , pile up , roll up
Example Sentence
I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife
She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis
She rolled up a small fortune

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amass

aMASS-how does a mass gets made? or how does some mass gets accumulated ? ans-
when it is collected( and stored).
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by sriharisharma

amass ~ add masses and hence to collect things.

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by saikiran

salman is a-mass hero and his film will always hav lot of 'collection' of money during its
release.
2 1

by aishusridhar

u think AM-ASS to COLLECT ur shit, walk away.!! :x

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by Gireish
AMASS<===> (pr. \\jama karana \\ )[TransitiveVerb]
Example:He has amassed enough fortune.
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by tpant

amazon
Short Definition : female warrior

Definition
(noun) a large strong and aggressive woman
Synonyms : virago

Definition
(noun) (Greek mythology) one of a nation of women warriors of Scythia (who burned off
the right breast in order to use a bow and arrow more effectively)

Definition
(noun) a major South American river; arises in the Andes and flows eastward into the
South Atlantic; the world's 2nd longest river (4000 miles)
Synonyms : amazon river

Definition
(noun) mainly green tropical American parrots

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amazon

a-(lack) + mazos, "without breast", connected with an etiological tradition that Amazons
had their right breast cut off or burnt out, so they would be able to use a bow more freely
and throw spears without the physical limitations
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by userdce

amma(female)+zon(zoro, warrior)
11 1

by malharlakdawala

amazed on female warrior

1 1

by sandysuhy

amazon ~ amazing woman;

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by sonamina

the large amazon forest is a mother to many strong animal species

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by sharpspecial007

ambidextrous
Short Definition : capable of using either hand with equal ease

Definition
(adj) equally skillful with each hand
Synonyms : two-handed
Example Sentence
an ambidextrous surgeon

Definition
(adj) marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and
acting under the influence of another
Synonyms : deceitful , double-dealing , double-faced , double-tongued ,
duplicitous , janus-faced , two-faced
Example Sentence
she was a deceitful scheming little thing
a double-dealing double agent
a double-faced infernal traitor and schemer
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ambidextrous

need to know cartoon network: in dexter show the small kid's name is dexter who is
highly talented,skilled...
8 4

by poornashashank430

'Ambi' means 'both' (am + bi - two); Dexter means skillful. (Dextor's lab cartoon was a
skillful boy)
1 0

by seshadri

some pople get use to , to get d work done quickly by two hands
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by harshad

ambience
Short Definition : environment; atmosphere; Ex. restraurant with a pleasant ambience;
ADJ. ambient: completely surrounding; Ex. ambient temperature

Definition
(noun) a particular environment or surrounding influence
Synonyms : ambiance , atmosphere
Example Sentence
there was an atmosphere of excitement

Definition
(noun) the atmosphere of an environment
Synonyms : ambiance

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ambience

if u can remember, the room spray called ambience,then that will do things easy.a room
freshner is sprayed to keep the room environment or atmosphere smell nice..
6 3

by sriharisharma

ambience sounds lik audience...audience are present in the sorroundings

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by manoj0909

ambulance changing atmosphere

2 1

by ok_2pro

ambience-visualize that an ambulance is flying like a rocket into the atmosphere of the
earth
1 1

by santosh pokhrel

ambience ~ amber (it's a Hindi word meaning sky)and hence the meaning.
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by editor1

AMBIENCE<===> (pr. \\vatavaraN \\ )[Noun] Example:The

park has a peaeful ambience.
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by tpant

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by manoj0909

ambiguous
Short Definition : unclear or doubtful in meaning; having more than one possible
interpretation
Definition
(adj) open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often)
intended to mislead
Synonyms : equivocal
Example Sentence
an equivocal statement
the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential
female candidates
the officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness
popularity is an equivocal crown
an equivocal response to an embarrassing question

Definition
(adj) having more than one possible meaning
Example Sentence
ambiguous words
frustrated by ambiguous instructions, the parents were unable to assemble the toy

Definition
(adj) having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns
Example Sentence
an ambiguous situation with no frame of reference
ambiguous inkblots

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ambiguous

ambi means two/both..guous sounds like guess..both are wild guess so its doubtful
4 1

by sonu kale

Ambi (am + bi) means 2 , while guous sounds like guess. So if 2 people guess on
something, then it will make the subject doubtful or unclear.
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by abhims2

ambi means two...guous sounds like guess so it may have one or more meanings
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by shiva kumar

ambivalence
Short Definition : the state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes or
opinions

Definition
(noun) mixed feelings or emotions
Synonyms : ambivalency

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ambivalence

matches with "ambulance" . In case of severe emergency, inside an ambulance, you have
mixed emotions.. bachega ya nahi!
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by gre_111

I AM BI BALANCED..balaced on both sides

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by nikhilsuhas

ambivalence ~ am (I) + bi (both) + value; I value both sides and hence have mixed
feelings.
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by katiyar204

ambi = two and valance = place,state(Consider atomic model where last shell is called
valance shell, a place for electron )
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by rongo024

Holy Valence...!!!
0 19

by sriharisharma

ambi(multiple) + valence(valency > Reactivity of an atom) >>> if a person can react in

different or many manners on a same issue, he has mixed feelings about that issue..
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by RajeshBorkar

The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person,
object, or idea. Uncertainty or indecisiveness as to which course to follow. Read more:
http://www.answers.com/topic/ambivalence#
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by tpant

amble
Short Definition : walking at an easy unhurried pace; V: walk slowly and aimlessly

Definition
(noun) a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
Synonyms : perambulation , promenade , saunter , stroll

Definition
(verb) walk leisurely
Synonyms : mosey

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amble

ambulance is a walking (moving) hospital; somnambulism is sleep walking; ambulatory

= able to walk and not bedridden; and AMBLE obviously must mean simply walking
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by AADHI

Sounds like tumble. Amble man always tumbles

5 26

by ksameer_coep

it sounds like "HUMBLE". humble people walk slowly,showing great legacy

5 0

by rohitrao.parepally

Amble sounds like AM(general)Lok. am lok akser paidal chalta hai.

2 12

by mzh

Amble sounds like Cam(B)le...its an easy n leisure walk as done by camels in deserts.
2 0

by hitsgits

AMBLE:..SOUNDS LIKE ABLE....so you are ABLE to walk at an easy pace after a
heavry injury....
1 15

by preetisoni2411

There's an ample park to amble every evening.

0 13

by kguide

amble ~ i am able; imagine your grand father saying you "i am able to walk at amble
pace"
0 0

by editor1

AMBLE<===> (pr. \\Tahalana \\ )[IntransitiveVerb] Example:They

ambled along for an hour.
0 0

by tpant
ambrosia
Short Definition : food of the gods

Definition
(noun) a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae
Synonyms : beebread

Definition
(noun) any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus
Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and
asthma
Synonyms : bitterweed , ragweed

Definition
(noun) fruit dessert made of oranges and bananas with shredded coconut

Definition
(noun) (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became
immortal
Synonyms : nectar

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ambrosia

Aam Ka rasia (Mango Juice) the food of the God.

30 8

by ksameer_coep

ambrosia sounds like 'ambrut' which is food of gods

27 6

by noops

AMBROSIA - AMRIT (nectar of life) PIYA (to drink).... and only the Gods had the amrit
during the sagar manthan.
6 4

by pushpa_edit

ambrosia - (I) AM (cooking up)BROiling some aSIAan food.

2 3

by mylist

ambulatory
Short Definition : able to walk

Definition
(noun) a covered walkway (as in a cloister)
Example Sentence
it has an ambulatory and seven chapels

Definition
(adj) relating to or adapted for walking
Example Sentence
an ambulatory corridor

Definition
(adj) able to walk about
Synonyms : ambulant
Example Sentence
the patient is ambulatory

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ambulatory

after getting in ambulance we go to hospital get treatment and are finaly able to walk
13 2

by maleceleb

ambulatory= amble+able
4 2

by sneeloy

ambulatory ~ ambulance; as he can't walk he need an ambulance;

1 0

by 1.6k

ambush
Short Definition : act of lying in wait to attack by surprise; sudden attack made from a
concealed position; Ex. lie in ambush; V.

Definition
(noun) the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
Synonyms : ambuscade , lying in wait , trap

Definition
(verb) wait in hiding to attack
Synonyms : ambuscade , bushwhack , lie in wait , lurk , scupper , waylay

Definition
(verb) hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing
Synonyms : still-hunt

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ambush

am"bush"- somebody hides in a "bush" and attacks you They fired from ambush.
40 0

by jananin

if u remember, the tribal people attack the animals,by hiding behind a bush or a huge
rock. ,else,a tiger attacks its prey ,waiting behind the bushes and with a surprise.
5 1

by sriharisharma
am + bush; imagine George W. Bush sending American army to Iraq who attack in Iraq
by ambush.
0 0

by nitesh117

we will am bush em from behind a bush

0 3

by friendofafriend

AMBUSH<===> (pr. \\ghat lagana \\ )[Verb]

Example:The actress was ambushed by reporters and cameramen.
0 0

by tpant

ameliorate
Short Definition : improve

Definition
(verb) to make better
Synonyms : amend , better , improve , meliorate
Example Sentence
The editor improved the manuscript with his changes

Definition
(verb) get better
Synonyms : better , improve , meliorate
Example Sentence
The weather improved toward evening

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ameliorate

Ameli (Imli) improves the taste of food.

57 7

by bhardwajrk
In movie Amelie, Amelie tries to improve other's life.
17 14

by Administrator

Take the suffix 'rate'. With the

increase in product rate it's
quality will also improve.
11 1

by meduriswetha

"ae"+ "melio"+ "re"(meet me) lets meet to improve relations

9 14

by amandeepchugh

Aam(Mango)+ lio(Take) + rate(@ less rate).. Cheap mangoes.. makes it Better ;)

6 7

by ss81089

Sounds a bit like deteriorate which means 'to lessen or degrade'. Here 'a' negates the
meaning. Hence it means 'to better'
5 3

by sahana

deteriorate = degrade ameliorate = improve

3 0

by mehramansi

AMUL RATE- with shortage of milk, AMUL is increasing milk RATE

3 9

by userdce

AME(she)+LI(literacy)+RATE...(shes improving literacy rate by teaching..

1 6

by baddu

Amelio-rate is to make it more-great

0 13

by Yank

Amelia R. ate Kate's improving cake to help her make it more great!
0 9

by memory man

After polishing off the meal we ate, Amelia rated Its overall quality, saying it might be
ameliorated If dusted with imported Parmesan, freshly grated And by having the entre
more attractively plated. JBG 12/27/10
0 0

by thebookie3

SOUND LIK AMLA.WHICH IS GOOD/BEETER FOR HEALTH

0 0

by ckhan1987

AMELIORATE<===> (pr. \\sudharana \\ )[Verb] Example:The

army has been called to ameliorate the city situation.
0 0

by tpant

amenable
Short Definition : obedient; compliant; readily managed; responsive; willing to be led;
answerable or accountable legally; responsible; able to be tested by; Ex. amenable to
sensible suggestions; Ex. He is very amenable

Definition
(adj) disposed or willing to comply
Synonyms : conformable
Example Sentence
someone amenable to persuasion

Definition
(adj) readily reacting to suggestions and influences
Synonyms : tractable
Example Sentence
a responsive student

Definition
(adj) open to being acted upon in a certain way
Example Sentence
an amenable hospitalization should not result in untimely death
the tumor was not amenable to surgical treatment

Definition
(adj) liable to answer to a higher authority
Example Sentence
the president is amenable to the constitutional court

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amenable

Amen is a word used in islam and christinity. meaning of which is i agree. So amenable
means something able to be agreed.
87 7

by abhims2

A+MAN+ABLE....a man is able to succeed if he is open and responsive to suggestion....

4 2

by nileshdive

a MEN ABLE - ABLE MEN are obedient,compliant,readily managed,etc. (are amenable)

2 1

by sriharisharma
Amenable -> Ammendable -> Ammendment. Ammendment is a CHANGE to law.
Amenable means willing to change.
2 1

by dshefman

amenable sounds like AMAN (peace)+ ABLE. So obedient people are amenable .
1 2

by dips

consider amenable as a+mend+able. which can be easily influenced or easily controlled.

0 6

by srinivasraja54

"mend"able person
0 2

by ok_2pro

AMENABLE<===> /
/ (pr. \\javabadehi/Ajnyakari/vashy \\ )[Adjective] Example:An employee
is amenable to the officer.

amend
Short Definition : correct; change ; generally for the better

Definition
(verb) make amendments to
Example Sentence
amend the document

Definition
(verb) to make better
Synonyms : ameliorate , better , improve , meliorate
Example Sentence
The editor improved the manuscript with his changes
Definition
(verb) set straight or right
Synonyms : rectify , remediate , remedy , repair
Example Sentence
remedy these deficiencies
rectify the inequities in salaries
repair an oversight

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amend

after we ask God to AMEND the sinful world, we say AMEN

9 3

by zedone

amend means i am end, interpret it in such a way "when one is dying he always try to do
"amend" i.e rectify the things
2 1

by abhi.wadhera

MEND means he act of putting something in working order again...AMEND has got the
same meaning as MEND....
2 1

by nileshdive

Remember Amendment.. It means bring a correction

1 0

by amitsinghjiit

amend ~ a + mind; you should have a sound mind to amend you score in mathematics.
0 0

by editor1

amend sounds like a+bend we bend something to make it straight or correct its shape
0 0

by sharathreddy.chinni
AMEND<===> (pr. \\sanashodhan karana \\ )
[TransitiveVerb] Example:Our Parliament amends the bill. AMEND<===>
(pr. \\sudharana \\ )[Noun]
0 0

by tpant

amenities
Short Definition : convenient features that helps to make life pleasant; social courtesies

Definition
(noun) things that make you comfortable and at ease
Synonyms : comforts , conveniences , creature comforts
Example Sentence
all the comforts of home

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amenities

a man at ease
14 0

by buriro

amenities ~ a + men + at + ease; things which can make life of a man easy are basic
amenities.
3 0

by shahidsidd

amenities put a man at ease

1 0

by visuh9

AMENITIES = A MEN IN IT TO IES JOB IS ALWAYS HAPPIEST PLACE FOR HIM.

0 0

by shaktipada
amiable
Short Definition : agreeable; lovable; warmly friendly

Definition
(adj) disposed to please
Synonyms : good-humored , good-humoured
Example Sentence
an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin

Definition
(adj) diffusing warmth and friendliness
Synonyms : affable , cordial , genial
Example Sentence
an affable smile
an amiable gathering
cordial relations
a cordial greeting
a genial host

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amiable

am + I + able or lovable
11 5

by sandysuhy

amiable ~ am I able; I am able to make friends because of my amiable nature.

1 3

by amitarora

AMOR is the origin of love in Spanish. AM-I-ABLE. AMOR is ABLE. So

LOVEABLE...
1 1

by zedone

amiable - Am I lovable?
0 0

by mylist

AMIABLE<===> (pr. \\milanasar \\ )[Adjective]

Example:Nehru chacha was always amiable with children. AMIABLE<===>
(pr. \\snehi \\ )[Noun]
0 0

by tpant

Ami sound opposite of enemy. so amiable is friendly

0 0

by komya

amicable
Short Definition : peaceful; politely friendly; not quarrelsome; Ex. amicable settlement

Definition
(adj) characterized by friendship and good will

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amicable

amicable ~ am + I + cable; there is a cable (friendly connection) between me (I) and him
7 1

by poornashashank430

amicable= tkae mic means microphone which always makes sound and opposite of it is
peaceful.
5 35

by sandysuhy

Amicable: A Mic on the tAble (an unused mic is always peaceful)

5 0

by kartikey31
a+mic+able.mic is able to produce noises...a negates the meaning...hence peaceful
2 1

by manoj0909

amicable = a(not)+ mic(microphone)+ able..if a mic is not able den it is peaceful...

1 6

by aka.bhagvanji

the word reminds of "mic"key mouse who is friendly

1 0

by sharpspecial007

am i cable:Movie Cable Guy and the friendly nature of Jim Carrey i.e. amicable
0 0

by laaptu

ammi(mother) cable wale se politely, in a friendly manner se baat kar rahi hain because
the cable wala has the power to cut the cable!!!!!
0 1

by SDV

AMICABLE<===> (pr. \\mitravat \\ )[Adjective]

Example:The two parties do not seem to reach an amicable settlement.
AMICABLE<===> (pr. \\maitripurN \\ )[Noun]
0 0

by tpant

amiss
Short Definition : wrong; faulty; Ex. something amiss; ADV.

Definition
(adj) not functioning properly
Synonyms : awry , haywire , wrong
Example Sentence
something is amiss
has gone completely haywire
something is wrong with the engine

Definition
(adv) away from the correct or expected course
Synonyms : awry
Example Sentence
something has gone awry in our plans
something went badly amiss in the preparations

Definition
(adv) in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner
Example Sentence
if you think him guilty you judge amiss
he spoke amiss
no one took it amiss when she spoke frankly

Definition
(adv) in an imperfect or faulty way
Synonyms : imperfectly
Example Sentence
The lobe was imperfectly developed
Miss Bennet would not play at all amiss if she practiced more

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amiss

amiss : i thought she was a miss, but it was amiss as she was a misses:)
59 1

by sagacious_kartik

a+miss.. miss.. when you miss to do something..important... that is your fault.. as you
have missed something..
4 0

by preetisoni2411
something is missing...so faulty, wrong..
4 0

by Thisisnotme

a+miss -- a mistress is always "wrong" to keep!

1 3

by VKNIT

she told me that it is WRONG that I dint MISS her

1 0

by cheeka449

A+miss : If u miss a catch your technique is wrong or faulty.

1 1

by aka.bhagvanji

A MIS(S)take is something wrong so 'amiss' means wrong

0 0

by ranjits24

AMISS<===> (pr. \\galat \\ )[Adjective] Example:Every thing seems to be

amiss -what to do?
0 0

by tpant

amity
Short Definition : friendship; peaceful relationship as between nations

Definition
(noun) a cordial disposition
Synonyms : cordiality
Definition
(noun) a state of friendship and cordiality

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amity

ami means friend in French.so usually words which involve ami=friend. ex: amiable,
amicable, amity etc
23 0

by v_vivekkumar

amity is close to 'mithr'/ 'mythri' which means friend/friendship

8 3

by krishnamurthy.dantu

amity university... creating world-class leaders....and peaceful relations

7 1

by jay_gandhi

AMITY= AMIT CAN MAINTAIN GOOD FRIENDSHIP

2 4

by sandysuhy

A mity (In bangla mity means dosto or friend)

1 1

by barek2k2

amigo + treaty = amity

1 1

by ok_2pro

sounds like "gravity". gravity between tow friend means "amity"

1 1

by apache
hav u ever seen the add AMITY university...d add jus shows the friendly atmosphere over
there..!!
1 0

by amarendar

a + mit (hindi word, meaning to end); so a relationship which can't be ended.

0 0

by editor1

amity can be remembered as amigo(which means friend)

amnesia
Short Definition : loss of memory

Definition
(noun) partial or total loss of memory
Synonyms : blackout , memory loss
Example Sentence
he has a total blackout for events of the evening

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amnesia

amnesia ~ am + in + asia; Imagine someone living in India saying "Am I in Asia?" He

probably lost his memory.
8 0

by poornashashank430

Amnesia.......remember AMir khan and his movie Ghajini were he has memory loss also
Tare Zameen Par where he shows about DYSLEXIA same as AMNESIA
7 3

by sagardoshi63

am in asia?...tell me
2 1

by Thisisnotme
AMNESIA = am + ne (north east) + Asia; Forgot everything in childhood.
0 0

by shaktipada

AMNESIA<===> /
(pr. \\yadadasht kho jana/vismaraN \\ )[Noun] Example:Due to head
injury he suffered from amnesia.
0 0

by tpant

amnesty
Short Definition : pardon (allowed by government to political criminals)

Definition
(noun) a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment

Definition
(noun) a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
Synonyms : pardon

Definition
(noun) the formal act of liberating someone
Synonyms : free pardon , pardon

Definition
(verb) grant a pardon to (a group of people)

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amnesty

am-nesty-> similar to "i am nasty" but still my parents generally pardon my mistakes
39 2

by hidus
amnesty.amnes+ty..amnesia....a mental diseases...in which a person forgets
..everthing......forgetfulness....so forgetting someone mistakes and ..granting them
pardon.........
14 13

by preetisoni2411

amnesty - amnesia (loss of memory) a person suffering from amnesia will not be
punished by judiciary and he will be pardoned....
4 3

by pioneer

Because of his HONESTY he got AMNESTY

3 1

by nileshdive

Amnesty International - Fights for human Rights of prisoners.. Fights to pardon them.
2 4

by hardik988

amnesty ~ am + ne (not) + sty (stay); Imagine a prisoner saying "I am not going to stay in
this prison anymore as judge granted amnesty to me."
0 0

by editor1

Am + nasta( breakfast). My parents pardoned me when i hadn't done my breakfast

0 0

by d.singh

AMNESTY = am (i) + ne (north east) + st (schedule tribe) + y; I am north east st please

forgave me i donot know anything.
0 0

by shaktipada
AMNESTY<===> - (pr. \\raj-kShama \\ )[Noun]
Example:The rebels who surrendered themselves were granted amnesty.
0 0

by tpant

amorous
Short Definition : Strongly attracted or disposed to love, especially sexual love.

Definition
(adj) inclined toward or displaying love
Synonyms : amative
Example Sentence
feeling amorous

Definition
(adj) expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
Synonyms : amatory , romantic
Example Sentence
her amatory affairs
amorous glances
a romantic adventure
a romantic moonlight ride

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amorous

a+mor(moral)+ us(less) so a moral less love...sexual love

16 3

by namaskar

Amorous has "More" in it. People tend to ask for "More" during Sex or when in love ;)
13 3

by rishijosan

In spanish, amor means love...so amorous means lovable or something worth loving.
7 1

by satej.karandikar

amorous ~ am (I alone) or Us (we together); We love each other.

6 0

by sriharisharma

Amorous comes from the name of the Roman god of love, Amor, a word sometimes used
for "love" in the French spelling. The basic verb here is amare, the root of which comes
from the imitative sounds of a baby calling it mother,ma
2 3

by rongo024

a more of us talking is expressing or feeling love

1 1

by ok_2pro

amorous:think of a folk song- a moro Saiyaan...

1 3

by kartikey31

On Facebook, there's this lady called Amora the love guru who provides love tips if you
subscribe to that application
1 2

by rohan123

amorous ~ aam + ras; people are generally inclined towards aam (mango) ras (juice) in
summers.
0 0

by editor1

amorphous
Short Definition : formless; lacking shape or definition
Definition
(adj) having no definite form or distinct shape
Synonyms : formless , shapeless
Example Sentence
amorphous clouds of insects
an aggregate of formless particles
a shapeless mass of protoplasm

Definition
(adj) lacking the system or structure characteristic of living bodies
Synonyms : unstructured

Definition
(adj) without real or apparent crystalline form
Synonyms : uncrystallised , uncrystallized
Example Sentence
an amorphous mineral
amorphous structure

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amorphous

In Greek 'morphe' means shape/form. So, amorphous(a + morph + ous) means 'without
shape/shapeless'. Similarly 'morphing' means shaping(the original). 'Metamorphosis' =
Change in form/nature
15 1

by bookworm

amorphous = a[morf]us = on reversing morf become --> a+form+us i.e something

without form.. or something lacking shape..
11 3

by aka.bhagvanji

Alas! I can't creat any mnemonic for this word! Because the word 'Amorphous' has no
distinct shape.
3 7

by rizvi
morph= change shape amorphous = no shape
2 0

by friendofafriend

amorphous-a+morp(marpu)+us....in telugu marpu means change in smthng...so the word

itself says dat it is filled with a change or formless.
1 1

by pramodkalvala

amoeba is amorphous in shape,,, ;P

0 2

by saurabhkumar87

Remember MORPHEOUS IN MATRIx movie...he is a strong guy so here amorpheous a

means not...:)
0 0

by bachiemma

amorphous morphous means shape(morphology study of shapes and sizes ) a means

without hence amorphous means without regular crystalline shape
0 0

by santosh pokhrel

AMORPHOUS<===> (pr. \\Akarahin \\ )[Noun]

0 0

by tpant

amphibian
Short Definition : able to live both on land and in water; N.

Definition
(noun) a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
Synonyms : amphibious vehicle
Definition
(noun) an airplane designed to take off and land on water
Synonyms : amphibious aircraft

Definition
(noun) cold-blooded vertebrate typically living on land but breeding in water; aquatic
larvae undergo metamorphosis into adult form

Definition
(adj) relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia
Synonyms : amphibious

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amphibian

amphi== of both kinds + bios==life

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by vaichidrewar

amphitheater
Short Definition : oval building with tiers of seats; CF. arena

Definition
(noun) a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
Synonyms : amphitheatre

Definition
(noun) an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles
are held
Synonyms : amphitheatre , coliseum

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amphitheater

Madison Square Garden is an amphitheater

2 9

by abhi_agrawal001

am+free=amphi & theatre=stadium i am free to watch cricket in stadium(amphitheatre)

1 0

by rizwan

amphi- "both sides or two" + theatron "theater; Classical theaters were semi-circles, thus
two together made an amphitheater.
0 0

by editor1

ample
Short Definition : enough; abundant; spacious; large in size; Ex. ample
opportunity/garden; N. amplitude: quality of being ample; abundance; largeness of space

Definition
(adj) more than enough in size or scope or capacity
Example Sentence
had ample food for the party
an ample supply

Definition
(adj) affording an abundant supply
Synonyms : copious , plenteous , plentiful , rich
Example Sentence
had ample food for the party
copious provisions
food is plentiful
a plenteous grape harvest
a rich supply

Definition
(adj) fairly large
Synonyms : sizable , sizeable
Example Sentence
 a sizable fortune
an ample waistline
of ample proportions

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ample

amplifier means to increase in strength of signal so ample means in abundance

12 0

by nitesh117

Ample sounds like Temple, in which there is abundance of everything.

1 2

by yuvraj

ample ~ apple; in summer supply supply of apple is ample;

0 0

by editor1

amplify
Short Definition : increase in size or effect; expand; broaden or clarify by expanding;
intensify; make stronger; Ex. amplify one's remarks with a graph

Definition
(verb) increase in size, volume or significance
Synonyms : magnify
Example Sentence
Her terror was magnified in her mind

Definition
(verb) to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
Synonyms : exaggerate , hyperbolise , hyperbolize , magnify , overdraw ,
overstate
Example Sentence
tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery
Definition
(verb) exaggerate or make bigger
Synonyms : blow up , expand , inflate
Example Sentence
The charges were inflated

Definition
(verb) increase the volume of
Example Sentence
amplify sound

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amplify

from amplus "large" + the root of facere "make, do"

0 2

by vaichidrewar

amputate
Short Definition : cut off part of body; prune (a limb)

Definition
(verb) remove surgically
Synonyms : cut off
Example Sentence
amputate limbs

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amputate

a(r)m+put+ate : Imagine a silly situation.tiger ATE your ARM which is PUT for eating.
so your arm is CUTOFF from your body
5 14

by Nagakishore

amputate ~ arm pe tape; you have to put tape on arm because its surgically cut.
4 1

by userdce

Am-Put-At wheelchair cuz doctor had to cut leg to save me

4 0

by Gireish

amputate---> am(arm) + put + ate.......imagine a patient went to doctor after snake biting
on leg,doctor told him to PUT his ARM to cut(ATE) his leg.
2 10

by vikas_the_cool

amputate= amplify+attentunate cut and pass

2 2

by swarthy

amPUTate,concentrate on the highlighted word,put which rhymes with cut,so the

meaning is CUT OFF
1 13

by imajeeth

its pronounciation is like tempo,now i will memorise it as "while going through a

TEMPO I meet an accident that is y i hv put a tape in my hand bcoz it was CUT in the
accident.
1 3

by deepakranamech

AMPUTATE<===> (pr. \\kaTana \\ )[TransitiveVerb] Example:He

has a gangrene on his leg, we must amputate it.
1 0

by tpant

AMPUTATE sounds like AMBULANCE somehow, or relate it with; so when you got cut
off ur legs surgically due to severe accident, you must be taken to home by
AMBULANCE.
1 0

by suraj101

amulet
Short Definition : charm; talisman; an object worn believed to protect against evil, bad
luck

Definition
(noun) a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a
magical protection against evil or disease
Synonyms : talisman

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amulet

amul-et amulya(hindi)--amulet which is wor in the neck is precious

18 5

by upadhyad

amulet amu-amazing let-locket

8 1

by drsankalpdas

AMULET=amul + et = amul baby which is charm.

4 13

by sandysuhy

Grandma gave me an 'Amulet' so that one day I can 'Emulate' Zidane.

4 4

by rizvi

amulet~ we eat omelet before exam for good result, amulet is for good luck, charm...
4 1

by supal
ammi + let (amulet) me wear it. Obviously for good luck
1 0

by gaurav324

amulet: think of bracelet

1 1

by Venu.D

amulet ~ am late; I reached late in the interview as I was wearing this amulet given by my
mother for good luck.
0 0

by editor1

AMULET<===> / (pr.
\\tabiJ/rakSha yanatr \\ )[Noun] Example:Azhar always wears an amulet around his neck.
0 0

by tpant

anachronism
Short Definition : an error involving time in a story; something or someone misplaced in
time; ADJ. anachronistic

Definition
(noun) something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
Synonyms : misdating , mistiming

Definition
(noun) an artifact that belongs to another time

Definition
(noun) a person who seems to be displaced in time; who belongs to another age
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anachronism

you know about chronometer- means clock. Anything with "chron" is related to time.
Anachronisim-an+chron+ism> here an is used in negative sense> so anachronism means
something or someone that is not in its correct time
41 3

by yokel

Anachronism = Ana + chron (chronology) + ism = A person or thing who is out of

chornological order .i.e. Person belongs to earlier time.
9 4

by sridharc

chronous(relating to time)as in synchronous. ana(not)chrounous(in time)

3 0

by pratik.knit

If u remember the movie, Leopold was an anachronism!

1 4

by Anji27

picture AN ACT in which an astronaut is being CROWNED = AN ACT CROWNISM

1 0

by Jackery

ana (out of order, negative sense) + chron (time).. so something not placed correctly with
respect to time.
0 0

by editor1

The movies Action Replayy talk about anachronism

0 1

by dips
ANACHRONISM<===> (pr. \\purane samay
ka \\ )[Noun] Example:Monarchy is considered as anachronism in the age of democracy
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by tpant

analgesia
Short Definition : condition of being unable to feel pain

Definition
(noun) absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for analgesia

Analgesic as popularly known, a kind of drug to relieve pain so when you have analgesic,
you move into state analgesia
14 0

by imfrmheaven

anal sex is painfull for girls (i guess) but the sex part makes you forget the pain anyhow !
3 7

by friendofafriend

Think: Anal Anasthesia. ANALGESIA is for people who are ANAL about staying
conscious, but not feeling any pain.
3 3

by KOGrad

analgesia---> a + null + yesia In a porn movie,porn stars always say "yes" word
repeatedly due to pain.so anal(negative) of feeling pain.
1 8

by vikas_the_cool

jitni marze anal + ghiste jao koi farak hi nahi padta :P

1 0

by gaurav324

a-nal - gesia gesia think it like chees chees in hindi when person in pain no chees no
pain , person not able to feel pain
0 6

by nitin garg

(an, without) + (algesis, sense of pain, algesis sounds like some kind of medicine)
0 0

by editor1

ANALGESIA<===> (pr.
\\piDaashunyata \\ )[Noun]

analgesic
Short Definition : causing insensitivity to pain; N.

Definition
(noun) a medicine used to relieve pain
Synonyms : anodyne , pain pill , painkiller

Definition
(adj) capable of relieving pain
Synonyms : analgetic , anodyne
Example Sentence
the anodyne properties of certain drugs
an analgesic effect

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for analgesic

anal(anus) + ges(gas).. when gas is released from anal we feel relief..so it is something
which gives relief..
31 2

by gre_10
sick=pain; now say analgesic as ab na lage sic(pain)
5 5

by ammy4u4ever

a person who has taken analgesic, is in the state of analgesia.

2 22

by sriharisharma

Sounds like Anesthetic.

2 3

by subins

1 8

by bugmenot

ANALGESIC<===> (pr. \\dardanashak

auShadhi \\ )[Noun] Example:Aspirin is a mild analgesic.
0 0

by tpant

analogous
Short Definition : comparable; similar

Definition
(adj) similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
Synonyms : correspondent
Example Sentence
brains and computers are often considered analogous
salmon roe is marketed as analogous to caviar

Definition
(adj) corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin
Example Sentence
 the wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for analogous

remember analogous from analogy

7 0

by saravpreet.302

ana"log"ous:in log tables all values seem similar

3 5

by K.NAGAABHISHEK

We know analog watches >> their movement is similar to that of the earth >> time
progresses as the earth moves in rotation.
1 0

by RajeshBorkar

Analogies are given by the lecturers while teaching which compares the example with the
present subject
0 0

by prakashsrinivasan

0 7

by ammy4u4ever

ANALOGOUS<===> (pr. \\anurup \\ )[Adjective]

Example:Unconsciousness was sometimes held to be analogous to death.
0 0

by tpant

analogy
Short Definition : similarity; parallelism; comparing two similar things
Definition
(noun) an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others

Definition
(noun) drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
Example Sentence
the operation of a computer presents and interesting analogy to the working of the
brain
the models show by analogy how matter is built up

Definition
(noun) the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so
great but that the dissimilarity is always greater; any analogy between God and humans
will always be inadequate
Synonyms : doctrine of analogy

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for analogy

ana creates a logic which always includes comparing 2 similar things

2 1

by K.NAGAABHISHEK

ANALOGY<===> (pr. \\samanata \\ )[Noun]

Example:Chimpanzee and human being have analogy between them.
0 0

by tpant

analog signals always deviates from its position

0 0

by krishna341

anarchist
Short Definition : person who seeks to overturn the established government; advocate of
abolishing authority
Definition
(noun) an advocate of anarchism
Synonyms : nihilist , syndicalist

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anarchist

Remember who is AN ARCHIST(archer) he aims at them and tries to destroy

them(overturn)
2 1

by mohit26041988

ANA-ARCHEIN-IST....person against the rule or law..

0 9

by bungi

an- 'without' + archy - 'leader' (as in monarchy)

0 0

by editor1

naak kati hai jiski-no esteem

0 10

by maleceleb

mistra me jo hua
0 3

by swap.kamble

ANARCHIST<===> (pr. \\arajakatavadi \\ )

[Noun] Example:Due to unemployment some youth have turned anarchist.
0 1

by tpant

anarchist seems to be a terrorist who r against to law

0 0

by rizwan

anarchy
Short Definition : absence of governing body; state of disorder

Definition
(noun) a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of
government)
Synonyms : lawlessness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anarchy

Anarchy-Sounds like 'monarchy' (like tibet was ruled by monarchy)...so, absenceof

government
17 0

by rajdip

Anarchy = A + Narchy -> Narakh (like "hell" in hindi).. and in hell there is complete
disorder and lawlessness.
7 1

by aka.bhagvanji

sounds like hierarchy take a as no hierarchy i.e state of disorder

3 3

by ksameer_coep

anarchy(noun).divde this word like AN(.when used as prefix before noun it

means..person)+arch(y)meansmost important or head of somethingnow think of
a country in which there is no person at the most importanat position(usually a rular,or
PMor
1 4

by preetisoni2411
anarchy
1 0

by birinder.singh2

sounds like 'monarchy'(king ruler).so related government.

0 1

by Administrator

the most importanat

position(usually a rular,or PMor
president...).to rule the
country..to amend laws for
country. so now think what will be the situation of that nation....obvieously..disorderness
everywhere.
0 2

by preetisoni2411

anarchy= a+archy => without+ruler

0 0

by karthickv2006

ANARCHY = The boy is out of order demanding a anar (fruit) chocolate.

0 0

by shaktipada

ANARCHY<===> /
(pr. \\avyavastha/arajakata \\ )[Noun] Example:Bad government can give rise to anarchy.
0 0

by tpant

anathema
Short Definition : solemn curse; someone or something regarded as a curse; V.
anathematize
Definition
(noun) a detested person
Synonyms : bete noire
Example Sentence
he is an anathema to me

Definition
(noun) a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anathema

sounds like ashwathema who had SOLEMN CURSE of Lord Krishna

25 22

by ksameer_coep

ASTHMA...anathema...I hate asthma because it affects respiratory system....anathema

also means curse....to have ASTHAMA is a kind of ANATHEMA....
19 0

by nileshdive

anathema ~ anaath + ma; Being ANAATH or having no MAA is obviously a CURSE...

9 0

by Administrator

ANA-THEMA..against the
concept...hence it is disliked and
disapproved
7 17

by bungi

ana - teri(your) -ma (mother) - ki .... d person is cursing ana... sorry for abusive
language :)
4 0

by Aditya Parihar
Ana was cursed by them and other religious leaders.
3 7

by Marise

Ana-the(di)-ma(mom) was a curse in relation between ana and me

2 3

by Oooops

Ana+theme .. Another theme which u don like other than yours.. So you curse it..
1 3

by Manikandan J

ANATHEMA -> an ANARACHIST detests government.

1 2

by dshefman

Someone who does not respect national ANTHEM should be cursed.

1 0

by paula_3004

anthem praises something, anathema is just the opposite.

0 0

by souravkhanna

ANATHEMA<===> (pr. \\abhishap \\ )[Noun] Example:Caste

system in Indian society has become an anathema.
0 0

by tpant

anath means bastered everyone hates bastered thats y its slang

ancestry
Short Definition : family descent; ADJ. ancestral
Definition
(noun) the descendants of one individual
Synonyms : blood , blood line , bloodline , descent , line , line of descent ,
lineage , origin , parentage , pedigree , stemma , stock
Example Sentence
his entire lineage has been warriors

Definition
(noun) inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
Synonyms : derivation , filiation , lineage

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ancestry

Coming down from ancestors.

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by shahidsidd

ancestry==> ancestor+tree, that is family tree

2 0

by sagardoshi63

ANCESTRY<===> - (pr. \\vanash-paranapara \\ )[Noun]

Example:She is very proud of her ancestry.
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by tpant

anchor
Short Definition : secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; N. anchorage

Definition
(noun) a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
Synonyms : ground tackle
Definition
(noun) a central cohesive source of support and stability
Synonyms : backbone , keystone , linchpin , lynchpin , mainstay
Example Sentence
faith is his anchor
the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money
he is the linchpin of this firm

Definition
(noun) a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents
contribute
Synonyms : anchorman , anchorperson

Definition
(verb) fix firmly and stably
Synonyms : ground
Example Sentence
anchor the lamppost in concrete

Definition
(verb) secure a vessel with an anchor
Synonyms : cast anchor , drop anchor
Example Sentence
We anchored at Baltimore

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anchor

anchor is also a toothpaste brand in india...it holds ur teeth

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by annn21984

remember logo of Anchor switches ,_|_,. Anchor is used to harbour the ship to the sea
shore.
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by abhims2
anchor..split it like an.+chor..a chor(a thief).....and a thief enters your house, so you tie
him with rope and plan to drop him down from ur roof.......same wise,..anchor is tied with
rope and dropped down from ship or boat
0 0

by preetisoni2411

or you can tie the chor with rope and call the police...so you are tieing the chor because
you want him to be fixed in one place..
0 0

by preetisoni2411

n + chor ~ a chord; chord is a straight line connecting two points on a circle and hence is
just like fastening something.
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by editor1

ancillary
Short Definition : serving as an aid or accessory; auxiliary; N.

Definition
(adj) furnishing added support
Synonyms : accessory , adjunct , adjuvant , appurtenant , auxiliary
Example Sentence
an ancillary pump
an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism
The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ancillary

try to remember with 'auxilary'

29 9

by Born2GRE

sounds like "hillary". think of hillary clinton who is the VP to obama and thus supports
him.
19 3

by deepster89

Ancillary ~ there is a book called ANCI C. Anci serves as an aid or accessory to learn c
programming language.
8 1

by sriharisharma

ARTILLERY....artillery is an essential support of every nation

3 2

by nileshdive

ANCILLARY = an c ill ary; An care taker for illness.

0 0

by shaktipada

ANCILLARY<===> / (pr.
\\adhinasth/sahayak \\ )[Adjective] Example:He runs a small ancillary unit at the outskirts
of the city.
0 0

by tpant

ANCILLARY=AN(one)+CILLARY(sounds like Hillary)->like Hillary(clinton) who

assists Obama, everyone needs A HILLARY (ANCILLARY) in the time of needs
0 0

by melancholica

anecdote
Short Definition : short story of an amusing or interesting event

Definition
(noun) short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anecdote

consider full-stop(.)as the end marker of a story. anec(anek= many)+dote(dot) a story

with many dots is very short
7 8

by pratik.knit

Anecdote sounds like a spell, so spells are an event.

7 28

by sandysuhy

anecdote = a-neck-dot (hickey) which means there must be a story to how someone got
that.
3 2

by avarx

anec dosts milke majak karte the pehle

3 2

by swap.kamble

anek date.. anek dates main wo ek date kuch khas tha.. ye usi din ki kahani hai
3 2

by yourbikash

(Hindi)so the other day i was talking to my GF and a biker suddenly came and snathed
her chain. bloody MoFo ne uski neck tode di. nice story eh? :P
2 33

by friendofafriend

sounds like an unexpected date.. so you just talk about a short account of an amusing or
interesting event
1 2

by suhaskr

just recall your childhood days when you used to play a "dot" game.(connecting dots).
0 0

by editor1

anemia
Short Definition : condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; ADJ. anemic

Definition
(noun) a deficiency of red blood cells
Synonyms : anaemia

Definition
(noun) a lack of vitality
Synonyms : anaemia

Definition
(noun) genus of terrestrial or lithophytic ferns having pinnatifid fronds; chiefly of tropical
America
Synonyms : genus anemia

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anemia

Remember that revital add some years back?? ane(arrey) mia kuch lete kyu nahi???
2 9

by friendofafriend

anemia=an+enemy+aya = an enemy of yours came and badly injured u which caused u

loss a lot of blood (red cells)
2 2

by iqbalnaved

ANEMIA<===> (pr. \\khun ki kami \\ )[Noun]

Example:The case of anemia is increasing in India.
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by tpant

anesthetic
Short Definition : substance that removes sensation with or without loss of
consciousness; N. anesthesia

Definition
(noun) a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
Synonyms : anaesthetic , anaesthetic agent , anesthetic agent

Definition
(adj) relating to or producing insensibility
Synonyms : anaesthetic

Definition
(adj) characterized by insensibility
Synonyms : anaesthetic
Example Sentence
the young girls are in a state of possession--blind and deaf and anesthetic
an anesthetic state

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anesthetic

substance that produces 'anesthesia'

0 0

by iqbalnaved

an+sythesis - not mix - loss of sensitity

0 0

by sakthivelu
ANESTHETIC<===>
(pr. \\chetana shuny karane vali auShadhi \\ )[Noun] Example:His
monotonous voice acted like an anesthetic; his audience was soon asleep.

anguish
Short Definition : acute pain; extreme suffering

Definition
(noun) extreme mental distress
Synonyms : torment , torture

Definition
(noun) extreme distress of body or mind

Definition
(verb) suffer great pains or distress

Definition
(verb) cause emotional anguish or make miserable
Synonyms : hurt , pain
Example Sentence
It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anguish

anguish ~ ang (anger) + u + wish; You are in anger with someone, you wish him/her to
suffer from pain and distress.
7 0

by preetisoni2411

Languish causes anguish.

7 1

by kguide
anguish----> anger + ish .........think of a person who always get angered with everyone
which tell the peoples about his DEEP PAIN inside him.
4 8

by vikas_the_cool

resembles ankush(trishul in hindi)..when an ankush is pinched there is lots of pain.

2 2

by extinctspecies

Anguish - Hang + wish . When the pain is unbearable . ppl wish to get hanged ..!!
2 1

by abbaraju.pranith

anguish |sounds like against wish so if you are being taken away form sm beloved one ,
you feel great mental distress (anguish)|
1 0

by quantum_killer

anguish----> anger + ish .........you love Aishwarya Rai, but she married Abisheik..so u
got extreme pain in ur heart.
0 1

by phaneeswar

ANGUISH<===> / (pr. \\manasik

vedana/kaShT \\ )[Noun] Example:I saw him in a state of anguish.
0 0

by tpant

angular
Short Definition : sharp-cornered; having an angle; not rounded (body); bony; lean;
gaunt; stiff in manner

Definition
(adj) measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
Example Sentence
angular momentum

Definition
(adj) having angles or an angular shape
Synonyms : angulate

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for angular

angular sounds angle.... so have an angle

1 1

by arundyasani

animadversion
Short Definition : critical remark; V. animadvert: comment critically with disapproval

Definition
(noun) harsh criticism or disapproval
Synonyms : censure

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for animadversion

"Any mad version" of a speech will bring criticism for some one..
46 6

by sriharisharma

animated + adversion : adversion sounds a lot like adversarry. so to take out his hatred for
his adversary he criticized his beautiful animation
4 3

by friendofafriend

any-mad-vason. in bengali vason means speech. so any mad's vason will contain
critical/caustic remarks
3 4

by rhasan

animadversion=animal aversion...anyone who says they hate animals is saying a critical

remark
2 2

by rashika

He got mad seeing the new version and starts criticising

2 2

by AndrewVarghese

ANIMAL+MAD+VERSION....this person is a mad version of animal....look I am

censuring
2 1

by nileshdive

Anni(All) mad version. That is all you say is bad things. Criticize.
1 2

by kingkoti

The animals in the zoo are ugly and poorly behaved.

0 11

by thebookie3

some one is showing ANIMAted ADVERSIty to your plan

0 7

by winder

anima + advert ~ animal advertisement; You are definitely going to disapprove the idea of
advertising animals on Television.
0 0

by editor1
animus advert
0 3

by sharif2059

ani(any)mad version of speech is always critically dissaproved

0 2

by pratik.knit

ANIMADVERSION<===> (pr. \\ninada \\ )[Noun]

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by tpant

animated
Short Definition : lively; spirited

Definition
(adj) having life or vigor or spirit
Synonyms : alive
Example Sentence
an animated and expressive face
animated conversation
became very animated when he heard the good news

Definition
(adj) made to appear to move as living creatures do
Example Sentence
an animated cartoon
animated puppets

animosity
Short Definition : active enmity

Definition
(noun) a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
Synonyms : animus , bad blood

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for animosity

pronounce animosity like 'Enemy'sity. so if someone is having enemysity he will have ill
will intentions.
17 1

by abhims2

ANIMOSITY=ENEMY+CITY...city is always active so ANIMOSITY=enemity which is

active i.e. active enmity
4 3

by omkarkhare

ANIMOSITY<===> (pr. \\ati ghaRaNa \\ )[Noun]

1 1

by tpant

animosity ~ animal + city; just imagine a city where you can see only animals fighting
with each other.
0 0

by editor1

treat like Animals !!

0 0

by vaibhav1618

animus
Short Definition : hostile feeling or intent; animosity; hostility; disposition

Definition
(noun) a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
Synonyms : animosity , bad blood
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for animus

Pronounce it like 'enemy'us. So, our enemies are always hostile towards us.
22 0

by abhims2

relate it with "animal"(feeling like a raging bull)

2 4

by satyanand

animus means mind, so 'I mind you and yr work'.. hostile feeling or intent.. same for
animosity..
0 0

by yourbikash

animus sounds like animals...just imagine that if u dont like animals...then obviously
when u see them u will be irritated and it may lead to a feeling of hostility
0 0

by pramodkalvala

ANIMUS<===> / (pr. \\dveSh/virodh \\ )[Noun]

Example:They showed strong animus against NATO action.

annals
Short Definition : records arranged in yearly parts; history

Definition
(noun) reports of the work of a society or learned body etc

Definition
(noun) a chronological account of events in successive years
Synonyms : chronological record

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for annals

annals as channels which keep records of everything
9 6

by jitinbajaj

annual exam marksheets are annul of our academic performence

4 3

by abey

canal is always kept a record about for over flowing, hence (c)annals means record
2 8

by katiyar204

ANNALS:ANN(annual)+ALS(all)->when u collect ALL the records ANNUALLY, it is

called ANNALS
1 0

by melancholica

annals ~ annual; maintaining record or history of something we did through out the year.
0 0

by editor1

ANNALS<===> (pr. \\varSh vaRatant \\ )

[Noun] Example:He submitted his companys annals for year 1999.
0 0

by tpant

anneal
Short Definition : reduce brittleness and improve toughness by heating and cooling
(metal or glass)

Definition
(verb) bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually
heating and cooling
Synonyms : normalize , temper
Example Sentence
temper glass

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anneal

TO make "NAAL" ( horse shoe) One has to heat the iron then cool it, and repeat the
process to get a tough horse shoe...A-NAAL ..:)
26 10

by gatz_funky

ANNEAL=A+NAIL. You must ANNEAL metal to make A NAIL.

7 1

by dshefman

For tv series "SCRUBS" viewers only : Dr. Cox want to anneal J.D.
6 8

by kamil.king

Anneal rhymes like Peel: which means to remove outer covering..now imagine a cricket
ball. If you peel off the outer covering you are left with a cork which is very hard...So,
appeal means to harden things.
1 2

by albelaguy

AnEel is a fish which give out electricity, so it increases its toughness,which can also be
increased by heating or cooling
1 1

by mohit26041988

an + kneel is very hard,hold our full body

1 1

by sakthivelu

ANNEAL ===> toughen (steel or glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling;
"temper glass"[VERB]
0 0

by tpant

anneal sounds like heal so when someone heals his bitterness reduces and toughness
increases. as simple as that.
0 0

by kamal3536

annex
Short Definition : attach; add to a large thing; take possession of; incorporate (territory)
into a larger existing political unit (by force); N: building added to a large one

Definition
(noun) an addition that extends a main building
Synonyms : annexe , extension , wing

Definition
(verb) take (territory) as if by conquest
Example Sentence
Hitler annexed Lithuania

Definition
(verb) attach to

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for annex

a+next
14 7

by 1.6k

Annexure in any application form refers to some additional sheets attached with it
12 5

by prakashsrinivasan
AN EX spouse always tries to take away your premises and property and ATTACH it to
her belongings
4 1

by paula_3004

To remember the other meaning of annex .i.e. to take a part of the territory by force...
Break annex as A + nax(alite) .. who is a rebel and tries to take territory by force .
3 0

by aka.bhagvanji

annex=an+ex(extension)
3 0

by pramodkalvala

A+NEX hitler always tried to pocess a next kingdom

0 7

by hidus

annex=an+ex(extension)
0 0

by pramodkalvala

ANNEX<===> /
(pr. \\sath joDana/sanalagn karana \\ )[TransitiveVerb] Example:West and East Germany
were annexed due to the efforts of the people.
0 0

by tpant

annex sounds like connect.

0 1

by tpant
annihilate
Short Definition : destroy

Definition
(verb) kill in large numbers
Synonyms : carry off , decimate , eliminate , eradicate , extinguish , wipe out
Example Sentence
the plague wiped out an entire population

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for annihilate

Can be remembered by inhalation of poisonous gas that causes destruction and death,also
the incident: Union Carbide subsidiary pesticide plant released 40 tonnes of methyl
isocyanate (MIC) gas, killing approximately 3,800 people.
30 2

by gatz_funky

you can remember Mortal Combat Total Annihilation movie or game right that way u can
remember that its total destruction
5 3

by ravikishore_anchala

Annihilate ~ Eliminate; So to ELIMINATE someone completely from your life.. means

to kill them.
4 0

by preetisoni2411

I GTA San Andreas game name the helicopter is "Annihilator" which fires missiles from
it which destroyed the city and hence ANNHILATE means to DESTROY,
2 0

by harsh.h3

anni + heal + late = that means anni (in telugu menas everythnig) heal ( to get better ) late
( takes a lot of time ). as it is completely destroyed ..!!
1 0

by abbaraju.pranith
remember nihl of roadies who destroyed everyone to reach 2 finals
0 14

by srikanthdude1987

Anni + hil + ate; anyone + hill + ate; anyone living on hill will be eaten by tiger living
there. tiger already killed large number of people living there
0 0

by editor1

and + he(some doctor) + late >>> doctor late hone ki wajah se patient marr gaya.. woh
DESTROY ho gaya..
0 0

by RajeshBorkar

ANNIHILATE<===> /
(pr. \\satyanash karana/miTana9 \\ )[TransitiveVerb] Example:So far
there is nothing that can annihilate cancer. ANNIHILATE<===>
(pr
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by tpant

annotate
Short Definition : comment; make explanatory notes

Definition
(verb) add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
Synonyms : footnote
Example Sentence
The scholar annotated the early edition of a famous novel

Definition
(verb) provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
Synonyms : comment , gloss
Example Sentence
 He annotated on what his teacher had written

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for annotate

U made a note while eating, a(n)-note-ate, its a rough note , it provides explanation and
reference ..
16 1

by gatz_funky

annotate ~ a + note; you always add notes to what is taught is class.

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by ashu918

annotate => an + note i.e. a comment or explanation

4 0

by satyajanga

ANN takes NOTES while skim reading and ATEing.

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by maha4

ANNOTATE<===> /
(pr. \\TippaNi karana/Tika karake samajhana \\ )
[TransitiveVerb] Example:Without reading a book you cant annotate. ANNOTATE<===>

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by tpant

annuity
Short Definition : yearly allowance

Definition
(noun) income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments
Synonyms : rente
Example Sentence
his retirement fund was set up to be paid as an annuity

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for annuity

annu + duty annual duty gives annual income

3 1

by friendofafriend

annual + I (cap. I is for income ) ~ annual income

2 1

by katiyar204

ANNUal Income for IT industry is pain in parts..

2 5

by hidus

ANNUITY<===>
(pr. \\varShik bhatta ya vaRatti \\ )[Noun] Example:They think they have
less annuity thats why they gave you memo.

annul
Short Definition : make void

Definition
(verb) declare invalid
Synonyms : avoid , invalidate , nullify , quash , void
Example Sentence
The contract was annulled
void a plea

Definition
(verb) cancel officially
Synonyms : countermand , lift , overturn , repeal , rescind , reverse , revoke ,
vacate
Example Sentence
He revoked the ban on smoking
 lift an embargo
vacate a death sentence

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for annul

AN NULl value is VOID.. C programming !

34 2

by katiyar204

an + nul ~ so to nullify something means to make it zero or to make it void

5 1

by preetisoni2411

Anu(name of girl)has annul her all meetings,as she is not well.

1 6

by abey

ANNUL<===> / (pr.
\\radd karana/niShphal karana \\ )[TransitiveVerb] Example:Due to some annuls the
elections have been postponed. ANNUL<===>

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by tpant

anodyne
Short Definition : drug that relieves pain or trouble;opiate; ADJ. Ex. anodyne statement

Definition
(noun) a medicine used to relieve pain
Synonyms : analgesic , pain pill , painkiller

Definition
(adj) capable of relieving pain
Synonyms : analgesic , analgetic
Example Sentence
the anodyne properties of certain drugs
an analgesic effect

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anodyne

Ann will not die from pain if she gets some aspirin.
15 5

by Marise

anodyne ~ a + no + dyne (dying); If you want him not to die from pain, you should give
him some anodyne drugs.
9 0

by nitesh117

ANODYNE -> ANOINT + DIE. When Jesus ANOINTed (blessed) the sick, their pain
stopped and they did not DIE.
5 1

by dshefman

anodyne, sounds like iodine,iodine sounds like iodix, which is a drug we use for relief
4 0

by praveenkatti

Just add G and arrange, we get Agony+Die...when agony dies you become serene or
calm....
2 1

by nileshdive

Just add G...Agony+DYEing....when you kill agony you become serene or calm
1 1

by nileshdive

ANAlgesic meDIciNE = ANODYNE

1 0

by dshefman

sounds like betadene, a medicine to relieve pain

1 0

by vikas023

sensodyne is a tooth paste that relives pain.take the key word dyne.so anodyne releives
pain .
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by ranuclarke

ANODYNE<===> (pr. \\piDa nashak \\ )[Adjective]

Example:I gave him an anodyne tablet for headache.
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by tpant

anoint
Short Definition : consecrate; put oil on (in a religious ceremony)

Definition
(verb) choose by or as if by divine intervention
Example Sentence
She was anointed the head of the Christian fundamentalist group

Definition
(verb) administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
Synonyms : anele , embrocate , inunct , oil

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anoint

an+oin+t...oin souds like oil.....and in rajasthan.....in some communities during weding

they put oil on bridegroom and bride head before they get ready for wedding ceremony.as
they consider it sacred
7 12

by preetisoni2411

1.anoint rhymes with APPOINT..appoint as saint,holy person is to make him holy or

beatify 2.anoint> AN+OIL > apply an oil to consecrate someone
5 2

by ggauravr

an + oint ~ ointment; ointment ~ oil; some oil applied to hair.

2 1

by gatz_funky

ANOINT<===> (pr. \\telabhiShek karana \\

)[Noun]
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by tpant

anomalous
Short Definition : abnormal; irregular

Definition
(adj) deviating from the general or common order or type
Example Sentence
advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anomalous

anomalous means abnormal. Think of abnormal when you read the word anomalous
5 10

by ap6691

anomalous behaviour of water with different forms as in solid liquid and gas... ice, water
and vapours... so irregular in characteristics
3 0

by RajeshBorkar

anomalous ~ a (not) + nomal (normal); someone who is not normal and hence abnormal
or deviating from general.
1 0

by viren

anomaly = irregularity, anomalous = irregular

1 2

by iqbalnaved

anomalous..can be split into.. "am not nomal" means abnormal

1 0

by jomanadan

AbNOrMAL-OUS (If you only consider the capital letters it spells ANOMALOUS which
means abnormal)
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by jt1088

anomaly
Short Definition : irregularity

Definition
(noun) deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule
Synonyms : anomalousness

Definition
(noun) a person who is unusual
Synonyms : unusual person
Definition
(noun) (astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its
perihelion (as observed from the sun)

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anomaly

Anomaly sounds like abnormally.. that is one who deviates from the normal order.
15 1

by shaamcs

Anomaly= A(means NO) + Nomaly = A(no) + Normality = ABNORMALITY,

DEVIATION FROM NORMAL ORDER
3 1

by Administrator

Anomaly=an+omaly(sounds like
omlate) when u make omlate at
home you do something else
than usual routine..
1 7

by sandeep4386

anonymity
Short Definition : state of being nameless; anonymousness; ADJ. anonymous

Definition
(noun) the state of being anonymous
Synonyms : namelessness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anonymity

A+No Name ity... state of being nameless

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by aka.bhagvanji
a + no + nym(name)+mity... conentrate on the middle two i.e. NO nym(NAME) this is
the meaning of the word.
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by abhims2

Anonymity - An(without)+Onym(Name)+ity(State) = a state of without name

1 0

by Gaurav.Chaudhary

a+no+nymity....nymity...sounds simillar to amity.....means having good relation with

somebody....but if we dont know somone we cant devlop relations......so no amity....
means not knowing someone.........so the other person is anonymous to us
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by preetisoni2411

anonmity:a means no and nonmity means name........means no name

antagonism
Short Definition : hostility; active opposition; V. antagonize: cause to become an enemy;
N. antagonist: person who is opposed to another; opponent; adversary; principal character
in oppostion to the protagonist

Definition
(noun) a state of deep-seated ill-will
Synonyms : enmity , hostility

Definition
(noun) the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors
Example Sentence
the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism

Definition
(noun) an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
Definition
(noun) (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a
chemical substance by another having a similar structure

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for antagonism

ANTI+GOnism....when you say aunty go, she will show active apposition....every
women hates being called as an aunty....
8 5

by nileshdive

anta (anti, against) + go + nism; Going against someone is being hostile or opposing to
someone.
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by abhims2

Antagonism == Antonym i.e. Opposite, conflict

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by vishuetc

ANTAGONISM:ANT(aunt)+AGONI(agony:sever pain)+ism->when u irritate ur AUNT

to the state of AGONY she shows u her ANTAGONISM
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by melancholica

ANTI-against GO-tend to NISM-property; a property to go against something

0 4

by mohit26041988

Antogonist sounds like Antony.Antony went against brutus

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by s.c.harish

antecede
Short Definition : precede

Definition
(verb) be earlier in time; go back further
Synonyms : antedate , forego , forgo , precede , predate
Example Sentence
Stone tools precede bronze tools

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for antecede

it sounds like ANTI-CD..try to picture this story...we dont find CDs when we go back in
time.
8 2

by hidus

ANTE-CEDE: imagine it as ANTIQUE; something which is old

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by mohit26041988

anti + cede; anti of proceed; hence to go backward as proceed means to go forward.

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by editor1

antediluvian
Short Definition : antiquated; extremely ancient

Definition
(noun) any of the early patriarchs who lived prior to the Noachian deluge
Synonyms : antediluvian patriarch

Definition
(noun) a very old person
Synonyms : ancient
Definition
(adj) of or relating to the period before the biblical flood
Synonyms : antediluvial
Example Sentence
antediluvian man

Definition
(adj) so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
Synonyms : antiquated , archaic
Example Sentence
a ramshackle antediluvian tenement
antediluvian ideas
archaic laws

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for antediluvian

Antediluvian = Aunty+de+luv..; Usually, Loving and Caring Aunties are OLD... very
Old.. and hence the meaning..
32 7

by aka.bhagvanji

ANTE== BEFORE DILUVIAN== DILUGE (FLOOD {BIBLICAL})means ===

extremely old fashioned
12 8

by paradisial_sk

AUNTY+DIE+LAVIAN(apply)...hair die lagane wali aunty to obviously old hogi....

7 1

by nileshdive

antediluvian ~ anti (against) + luv (love); If you are against love, you are probably a
person with antediluvian thoughts.
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by gatz_funky

antediluvian=rhymes as: antique+to+everyone

3 6

by pallavi_limat

concentrate on diluvian.it resembles alluvium,takes years to form alluvium

deposits.hence ANCIENT and ANTIQUATED
2 2

by elixir

Anti + di(2) + love = old ppl are against 2 loves.

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by abbaraju.pranith

ANTE-DIL-UVIAN: ante- against;dil-love;u-you; if ur against love, your propably

oldfashioned or antique
1 2

by mohit26041988

diluvian sounds like dravidian - ancient

1 1

by vickyrs46

anthem
Short Definition : song of praise or patriotism; Ex. national anthem

Definition
(noun) a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)

Definition
(noun) a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
Synonyms : hymn

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anthem

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by chetan530

remember like national anthem JANA GANA MANA

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by chetan530

anthology
Short Definition : book of literary selections by various authors; CF. omnibus

Definition
(noun) a collection of selected literary passages

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anthology

nth, we say nth term in maths,so N number of writers compiling and publishing there
written stories,acc to Oxford: a collection of poems, stories, etc. that have been written by
different people and published together in a book
26 5

by gatz_funky

like ants groups, groups or collections of literacy sections as logy relates to literate
sections
11 4

by sweetyk

anth(rhymes with granth=book : hindi)log=people =>a book of various people's writings

2 1

by Aditya Parihar

Anthology:anthony in AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY movie means amitabh bachhan +logy

means study.so anthony brigs many books on cart to study them in church to make
impressio on heroin
1 4

by gbspaithan

ANTHOny+LOGY(ic):he collected poems,stories,etc. of various authors and published a

book on his name...
1 3

by navinsoni89

anthem + logy >> the various anthems of various nations clubbed together in a book..
1 0

by RajeshBorkar

(Ant + logy)In childhood we heard a story on ants..cheema cheema enduku kuttav ante
naa puttalo velu pedithe kuttanaa..annadi anta..
1 0

by siddaartha

this is for those who know antony hopkins...okay i remember this word as ANTHOny
hopkins(a actor) has a LOG(remember log reports?) which contains collection of poems
writen by his favourite authors.. imagine MR hannibal poetic ;)
0 9

by hidus

anthology: means where anth i.e end of the events is written over there in form of poem,
prose,play, drama etc.
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by shaktipada

anthropoid
Short Definition : manlike; resembling a human being; N.

Definition
(noun) person who resembles a nonhuman primate
Synonyms : ape
Definition
(noun) any member of the suborder Anthropoidea including monkeys and apes and
hominids

Definition
(adj) resembling apes
Synonyms : anthropoidal , apelike

Definition
(adj) resembling human beings
Synonyms : manlike

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anthropoid

Many of u must be knowing that anthropology is study of human beings. I think

anthropoid is the root word for anthropology.
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by Progress

anthro= human and poloroid photo = exactly similar so anthropoid is exactly similar to
humans
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by theclient

ANTHROPOID<===> (pr. \\manavakar \\ )[Adjective]

Example:Monkeys are anthoropoid ancestors of modern humans."
1 1

by tpant

root "anthro" in this word means "human" and hence something resembling human
beings.
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by editor1
Always remember antro- means related to humans.

anthropologist
Short Definition : student of the history and science of humankind

Definition
(noun) a social scientist who specializes in anthropology

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anthropologist

ANTHROPOLOGIST<===> (pr.
\\manavavijnyani \\ )[Noun] Example:Mr.Patel is an expert anthorpologist.
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by tpant

anthropomorphic
Short Definition : having human form or characteristics

Definition
(adj) suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things
Synonyms : anthropomorphous , humanlike

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anthropomorphic

etymologically anthropos means 'mankind' and morph means 'shape or figure'..so

anthropomorphic is having human form or figure
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by imajeeth

ANTHROPOMORPHIC<===> (pr. \\manavarupi \\ )[Noun]

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by tpant
anticlimax
Short Definition : letdown in thought or emotion; something unexciting, ordinary, or
disappointing coming after something important or exciting

Definition
(noun) a disappointing decline after a previous rise
Example Sentence
the anticlimax of a brilliant career

Definition
(noun) a change from a serious subject to a disappointing one
Synonyms : bathos

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anticlimax

climax of a movie is usually exciting,so anti-climax is unexciting and its dissappointing

32 1

by sravani reddy

anticlimax ~ anti + cli (climb) + max; suppose you were trying to climb at tree and you
reached almost at maximum height but suddenly u fell down (anti)...
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by editor1

ANTICLIMAX<===> (pr. \\dukhant \\ )[Noun]

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by tpant

antidote
Short Definition : remedy to counteract a poison or disease; Ex. antidote to the economic
troubles

Definition
(noun) a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
Synonyms : counterpoison

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for antidote

"anti(against) + dote(u find two dots where a snake(poison) bites)" i.e, 'remedy for a
poison'
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by bookworm

anti=against,dote = poison,because poison is consumed in small drops,so poison can be

dote
2 3

by Administrator

anti + dote ~ against + dots; You

have some dots (marks) on your
face and you are looking for
some antidote to remove them
(go against them)
0 0

by editor1

anti-against, dote-medicine/poison because they are took in dose. dose and dote are alike.
0 1

by Enigmaticguitar

ANTIDOTE=ANTIVENOM
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by mohit26041988

ANTIDOTE<===> (pr. \\viSh nashak \\ )[Noun]

Example:There is a no antidote for cobras poison.
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by tpant
antipathy
Short Definition : aversion; dislike or opposition

Definition
(noun) a feeling of intense dislike
Synonyms : aversion , distaste

Definition
(noun) the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided
Example Sentence
cats were his greatest antipathy

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for antipathy

CAN REMEMBER IT AS OPPOSITE OF sympathy. RHYMING n OPPOSITE WORDS

- antipathy n sympathy
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by viren

antipathy-- anti + path.. not on the same path due to a feeling of intense dislike.
6 0

by seemakhatkar

if u can remember this like anti-pathy(desi),then a person who is anti to her pathy,is an
opposition in the house as she dislikes him..hehehe...
4 5

by sriharisharma

remember antipathy as anti party. in politics the people of anti-party are quite opposite in
feeling
4 0

by yokel

anti has aunty and pathy has husband...went aunty miz with husband der will b strong
dislike ;)
2 0

by Sunithcandor

anti to her pathi ( means husband in telugu and hindi )

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by abbaraju.pranith

word root approach : anti- "against" + root of pathos "feeling"

0 0

by editor1

antipathy ~ anti + path; You always go against (anti) the path shown by your boss as you
dislike him a lot.
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by editor1

ANTIPATHY<===> (pr. \\vairabhav \\ )[Noun] Example:She made

no attempt to hide her feelings of antipathy towards him.
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by tpant

antiquated
Short Definition : obsolete; old-fashioned; outdated

Definition
(adj) so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
Synonyms : antediluvian , archaic
Example Sentence
a ramshackle antediluvian tenement
antediluvian ideas
archaic laws

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for antiquated

read as antique(old item)+dated(outdated)..hence outdated
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by sindhuja

Antiquated has the syllable sound antique...antique is something that is very old. (an
antique piece)
1 0

by ajay_raju

Antiquity.. As older that better

0 0

by gaurav324

ANTIQUATED<===> (pr. \\purana \\ )[Adjective]

Example:Antiquated coins and notes donot have exchange value.
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by tpant

antique
Short Definition : made in an earlier period and usu. valuable; N: object that was made
in an earlier period and that is rare or valuable

Definition
(noun) an elderly man
Synonyms : gaffer , old geezer , old-timer , oldtimer

Definition
(noun) any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period
and valuable because of its beauty or rarity

Definition
(verb) shop for antiques
Example Sentence
We went antiquing on Saturday
Definition
(verb) give an antique appearance to
Synonyms : antiquate
Example Sentence
antique furniture

Definition
(adj) made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
Example Sentence
the beautiful antique French furniture

Definition
(adj) out of fashion
Synonyms : demode , ex , old-fashioned , old-hat , outmoded , passe , passee
Example Sentence
a suit of rather antique appearance
demode (or outmoded) attire
outmoded ideas

Definition
(adj) belonging to or lasting from times long ago
Synonyms : age-old
Example Sentence
age-old customs
the antique fear that days would dwindle away to complete darkness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for antique

anti(against) + que (queue) : OLD(an elderly) people can't wait in a queue for a long
time, they are against for it.
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by Nagakishore

ANTIQUE<===> (pr. \\purani chije \\ )[Noun]

Example:Her hobby is to collect antiques.
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by tpant

antiquity
Short Definition : quality of being very old; ancient times;

Definition
(noun) the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

Definition
(noun) extreme oldness
Synonyms : ancientness

Definition
(noun) an artifact surviving from the past

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for antiquity

anitquity= whiskey as it gets older its taste increases

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by ragha4u

derived from antique

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by editor1

ANTIQUITY<===>
(pr. \\prachin kalin vastu \\ )[Noun] Example:The trade flourished until last classical
antiquity.
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by tpant
antiseptic
Short Definition : substance that prevents infection in a wound; ADJ.

Definition
(noun) a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming
body tissues

Definition
(adj) thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
Example Sentence
doctors in antiseptic green coats
the antiseptic effect of alcohol
it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities

Definition
(adj) clean and honest
Example Sentence
antiseptic financial practices

Definition
(adj) freeing from error or corruption
Example Sentence
the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism

Definition
(adj) devoid of objectionable language
Example Sentence
lyrics as antiseptic as Sunday School

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for antiseptic

ANTI + SEPTIC...ANTI means against and SEPTIC is a sepsis or deterioration of a

wound...so an ANTISEPTIC is used to cure or heal a septic wound.
1 2

by pushpa_edit
ANTISEPTIC<===> (pr. \\rogaNu rodhak \\ )
[Noun] Example:Antiseptic helps to prevent infection in a wound.
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by tpant

antithesis
Short Definition : contrast; direct opposite of or to; ADJ. antithetic or antithetical

Definition
(noun) exact opposite
Example Sentence
his theory is the antithesis of mine

Definition
(noun) the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for antithesis

anti means opposite and thesis means a description of an idea or a topic hence antithesis
means opposite to idea
13 1

by anky10101

antithesis ~ anti + the + sis; I am always anti (against) to my sister's(sis) ideas.

6 2

by ashu918

AUNTY+THESIS....an aunty writing thesis is exactly opposite to her behavior because

auntys love shopping,gossiping....writing thesis is exactly opposite!!!!
2 3

by nileshdive

ANTITHESIS<===> (pr. \\viparit \\ )[Noun] Example:Rich is the

antithesis of poor.
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by tpant

antler
Short Definition : bony growth on the head of a deer

Definition
(noun) deciduous horn of a member of the deer family

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for antler

Relate it with Antenna i.e. like horns on the head of the TV :D

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by aka.bhagvanji

antler- this reminds us of an antelope.

3 4

by sriharisharma

Antler sounds like Hitler who had horn on his head.

2 3

by lakshmihs

antelopes have antlers

0 0

by Venu.D

ANTLER<===>
(pr. \\barahasinage ki sinag ki ek shakha \\ )[Noun] Example:The hunter
took pride in displaying an antler in his drawing room.
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by tpant
anvil
Short Definition : iron block used in hammering out metals

Definition
(noun) a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering

Definition
(noun) the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes
Synonyms : incus

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anvil

an+ wheel(vil) which is made up of iron...

3 4

by malharlakdawala

on an block of iron we can give any shape to metal according to our wil, that iron box is
anvil
1 3

by praveenkatti

anvil ~ an evil; imagine some evil person, having an iron block in his hand to hammer
you (kill you)
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by editor1

Avril ke gaanon mein anvil ki aawaaz aati hai

apathy
Short Definition : lack of caring; indifference; lack of concern or interest in important
matters; Ex. He was sunk in apathy after his failure; ADJ. apathetic

Definition
(noun) an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
Definition
(noun) the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
Synonyms : indifference , numbness , spiritlessness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apathy

consider pathy==sympathy, there are two words. 1. antipathy = dislike 2. apathy =

disinterested Since "anti" is stronger than "a".. disliking is 1 step above disinterested..
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by amandeepchugh

13 1

by amitc1989

apathy sounds like chapathy means roti in hindi.so say i dont like chapathi i like breads
only.
3 2

by gbspaithan

a (negative) + pathy : root "pathy" means feeling as in sympathy; so apathy means having
no feeling for others or lacking interest in something.
2 1

by sanduja_arun

choosing "A"Path or "B" Path doesnot make anydifference(indifferent)

1 1

by mailtosuka

Anti-symPATHY
1 1

by Jackery

pathy+patni: panti(wife) is trying to attract pathy(husband). But he does not show any
interest.
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by mvkinfo

APATHY<===> (pr. \\udasinata \\ )[Noun] Example:There

is certain apathy about the economic condition among the public.
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by tpant

relate it to Apathetic-meaning indifferent

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by parneet13

ape
Short Definition : imitate or mimic (a person's behavior or manner)

Definition
(noun) any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

Definition
(noun) someone who copies the words or behavior of another
Synonyms : aper , copycat , emulator , imitator

Definition
(noun) person who resembles a nonhuman primate
Synonyms : anthropoid

Definition
(verb) imitate uncritically and in every aspect
Example Sentence
Her little brother apes her behavior

Definition
(verb) represent in or produce a caricature of
Synonyms : caricature
Example Sentence
The drawing caricatured the President

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ape

Apes or monkeys can imitate human actions efficiently

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by saikiran

APE<===> (pr. \\nakal karana \\ )[Noun] APE<===>

(pr. \\bandar ki jat ka
janavar \\ )[Noun]
0 0

by tpant

aperture
Short Definition : opening; hole; adjustable opening in a camera that limits the amount
of light

Definition
(noun) a device that controls amount of light admitted

Definition
(noun) a natural opening in something

Definition
(noun) an man-made opening; usually small

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aperture

perture-puncture
7 1

by italyazzurre44
aperture = perture = puncture ; where puncture (as in cycle Tyre puncture) is a hole or
opening in the tube etc...
4 0

by nishanth

APERTURE<===> (pr. \\chhed \\ )[Noun] Example:Scientists say that there

are lot of apertures on the moon.
0 0

by tpant

Every aparat must have an aperture to take a picture

0 0

by roozbeh33

apex
Short Definition : tip; summit; climax; highest point

Definition
(noun) the highest point (of something)
Synonyms : acme , peak , vertex
Example Sentence
at the peak of the pyramid

Definition
(noun) the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to
be moving relative to the fixed stars
Synonyms : apex of the sun's way , solar apex

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apex

Apex Climex (climax) gets me high of heights.

4 2

by otimuz
(apex:a+sex)when you will do sex with beautiful girl..this period is your top most
period..means apex period.
2 0

by divine.power

ape+x an APE can climb to the TOPMOST/HIGHEST POINT

1 2

by nikhilparasher

apex sounds like A+PEAK that is a highest point

1 1

by sharathreddy.chinni

apex sounds like A+PEAK that is a highest point

1 1

by sharathreddy.chinni

Apex sounds like Apec- the APEC summit conference for leaders. So apex means summit
or tip.
0 2

by single-minded

Apex sounds like alex alexander the great reached highest point in his carrer
0 0

by acidburn

aphasia
Short Definition : loss of speech due to injury or illness

Definition
(noun) inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because of a brain
lesion
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aphasia

Try to remember with the word "amnesia", means loss of memory whereas, "aphasia"
means loss of speech(2 better distinguish:'PH' like in PHrase or PHone->Aphasia whereas
MN like in Memory or Mental->Amnesia)
63 2

by Born2GRE

a + phasia ~ a + face (sounds like); Imagine as if you suffering from some injury on face
and hence can't speak to anyone.
5 0

by katiyar204

concentrate on PH -phone esia-means disease u cant talk on phone coz f the disease..
5 1

by ravikishore_anchala

a face(phasia) injury..... i.e. unability to speak

4 2

by katiyar204

aphasia( a pesu ya )u tell this to somebody who keeps silent to make him talk
2 1

by cezondz

i think ,this problem is commonly seen among asians.remember the word asia.
1 10

by sriharisharma

in hindi (phasi) means hang to death. when we are hanged we are unable to talk. which is
loss of speech.
1 0

by prithvikalakota
aphasia sounds like a facial which is done on the face... so when there is injury on the
face then unable to speak
1 0

by extinctspecies

a phasia(fas gaya)... if u r in a gr8 problem, u tend to become speechless...

0 0

by souravkhanna

APHASIA ===> inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because of a

brain lesion[NOUN]
0 0

by tpant

a(negative)=cannot phasia= sounds lik phrase "aphasia"...cannot phrase

0 0

by ramyameruva

aphasia is off Asia, every body understands English language here!

0 0

by roozbeh33

aphorism
Short Definition : pithy maxim or saying; ADJ. aphoristic

Definition
(noun) a short pithy instructive saying
Synonyms : apophthegm , apothegm

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aphorism

aphorism---> a + phrase..
51 3

by vikas_the_cool

hey this is a good one aphostropy(sorry spelling might be wrong) is very small symbol
but has a lot of meaning just like aphorism
3 1

by wordsmania

APHORISM<===> (pr. \\kahavat \\ )[Noun] Example:Aphorisms

contain general truth.
1 0

by tpant

a + phor (for); Kids are generally taugt like "A for apple".. and there is a famous
aphorism "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
0 0

by editor1

a+phase Remember Navjot Singh sidhu for his proverbs which he would give in the
cricket commentary
0 1

by Maheshjaju

ape hor(whore) ism is a whores theory, a short saying by a whore... ap(ape) hor(whore)
ism....
0 0

by souravkhanna

APHORISM can be split into "A(one)"+"SOPHOR/SOPHOS(wise)"+"ism"->which

means a Wise Saying or Phrase

apiarist
Short Definition : person who keeps bees
Definition
(noun) a farmer who keeps bees for their honey
Synonyms : apiculturist , beekeeper

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apiarist

apiarist- A-BEE-RIST
3 6

by italyazzurre44

here p sounds like B- bee.. rist sounds like risk. Handling bees is a risk so a a-pia-rist
3 1

by sahana

A pianist, who puts bees (notes) in order by playing them as a tune. Think beeee sound
like miii or tiiii. Do re mi fa sol la ti do. Notes are flying through his mind, but he can
bring them out as a tune.
1 3

by otimuz

Flip p into b, a-bie-a-wrist, Wrists control hands, which control the bees.
0 1

by otimuz

APIARIST ===> a farmer who keeps bees for their honey[NOUN]

0 1

by tpant

remember Little John in Robin Hood, he was an apiarist priest

0 0

by roozbeh33

apiary
Short Definition : a place where bees are kept

Definition
(noun) a shed containing a number of beehives
Synonyms : bee house

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apiary

bee hives are usually pear shape..... so a-piary

20 4

by reveeriee

apiary - relate it to apiculture

12 0

by AndrewVarghese

Apiary~ a + pia(pie) i.e,if a pie is kept on the table bees will come to eat it
4 1

by balani.kunal

apiculture
Short Definition : bee-keeping

Definition
(noun) the cultivation of bees on a commercial scale for the production of honey
Synonyms : beekeeping

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apiculture

APIARIST;APIARY;APICULTURE:- APIA means BEE; RIST means PERSON;RY

means place;CULTURE means keeping
4 0

by mohit26041988
apis=Bee+culture=improvement...i.e to improve the bees by collection.
2 0

by bimal03

aplomb
Short Definition : poise; composure in difficult situations; assurance; self-confidence

Definition
(noun) great coolness and composure under strain
Synonyms : assuredness , cool , poise , sang-froid
Example Sentence
keep your cool

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aplomb

Take it as a-bomb, so a bomb defusing team must have following characteristics:

assurance, balance, confidence, coolness, equanimity, nerve, nonchalance, poise, surety,
tact... Nd these are the synonyms of aplomb!!!
93 7

by gatz_funky

aplomb ~ a + pl (people) + OM; people normally chant 'OM' when they do meditation to
keep themselves cool under strain.
10 2

by cool_123

Aplomb bomb - "da bomb" (slang for 'the coolest' or 'the best')
3 5

by deekwon

The PLUM tomato had a reason to be so APLOMB. It was rich and juicy with flavor.
1 4

by itspossible
APLOMB<===> (pr. \\Atmavishvas \\ )
[Noun]
1 0

by tpant

apl-apply...omb sounds like bomb...so a trait in one who can apply in situations of bomb
i.e.difficult
0 2

by ismrocker

aplomb = apl (aplication) + om + b; The application of om is always feel great coolness

& composure.
0 0

by shaktipada

aplomb, aap + bomb can you put a bomb, do you have the self confidence you can do it.
asked bin laden to a jihadi.
0 0

by biotechlover

apocalyptic
Short Definition : prophetic; pertaining to revelations especially of disaster; N.
apocalypse

Definition
(adj) prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom
Synonyms : apocalyptical , revelatory

Definition
(adj) of or relating to an apocalypse

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apocalyptic

a + po(prophecy) + calyptic(calamity) . So a prophecy of a calamity.

3 0

by Sunshine4

calamity means a disiater- so focus on 'cal' in apocalyptic

2 0

by reveeriee

apocalyptic ape+calyptic...calyptic is simaliar to a calamity..and ape is old so old

calamity...or old disaster
1 6

by simransethi

remember the movie apocalypto...in this movie a lot of disaster happpens..

1 0

by ranuclarke

APOCALYPTIC<===> (pr. \\bhaviShyasuchak \\ )

[Noun]
1 0

by tpant

apo + calyptic; calyptic ~ kaalpnic (imagination); so sometime people imagine as if they

are going to die in some disaster.
0 0

by editor1

apocryphal
Short Definition : (of a story) widely believed but untrue

Definition
(adj) being of questionable authenticity
Definition
(adj) of or belonging to the Apocrypha

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apocryphal

Apocryphal Hypocritical (of false appearance of virtue)

20 3

by deekwon

Derived from root "crypt" which means "secret". So, Apocryphal means "of doubtful
authenticity"
9 0

by rhythmdivine2k3

Assume a girl's cry. Cry is a part of the word Apo'cry'phal. Girl's crying is false and made
up. So, Apocryphal means made up or questionable.
8 6

by Eddy

apo+cry+phal:ur crying so mom question's u..questionable...u say fall which is untrue

5 17

by K.NAGAABHISHEK

apocryphal = apo + cry + phal; so you cry realizing that your new jewellery is spurious!
4 22

by rizvi

APO CRY FAIL- you cry because,you fail; but that is untrue because i am sure you
passed; therefore its of questionable authority...
4 2

by mohit26041988

APKO itna jyada CRY karne ka PHAL kuch nahi milne wala cozi know what ever u said
is all UNTRUE,FALSE,MADE UP stories etc...
4 2

by verbal800

a(negative) +cryptic(secret)+phal(sounds like false) =>so it is widely known(not secret)

but false
2 0

by Aditya Parihar

He claims to have A POCKET FULL of money, but we all know better.

2 0

by Jackery

Phil, the little known 13th APOstel, CRYed because his writings were deemed by the
church to be PHull--of-it. The scriptures of John, Paul, George and Ringo were published
but those of Phil were hidden away.
1 1

by logintel

Think of the books not accepted into the Bible. They were not found in the APOSTLES'
CRYPT.
1 0

by Jackery

APOCRYPHAL<===> (pr. \\maNagaDhanat \\ )[Noun]

1 0

by tpant

concentrate on CRY+PHAL.when ur mother asks u did u eat the PHAL(fruit)which were

not ours.u CRY[u hide ur mistake ie untrue].
0 3

by elixir

In the Fiction(not real/true) film if one ate that PHAL(fruit) he/she would CRY for the
whole day.
0 2

by paula_3004

apolo+cry:-remember the greek god appolo,in the situation of disaster greek pepole says
that appolo is crying.but it is not true thats why we can say apolcryphal means wide
spread thing but untrue
0 0

by sumi12344

Assume writer wrote in article a girl APO CRY for PHAL(fruit) which is not seem true..
Doubtful orginity, a questionable authorship or authenticity.

apogee
Short Definition : highest point; the point farthest from the earth; OP. perigee

Definition
(noun) a final climactic stage
Synonyms : culmination
Example Sentence
their achievements stand as a culmination of centuries of development

Definition
(noun) apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest
distance from the Earth

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apogee

Apogee = Up+ho+gee (ho ji -> like in hindi).. So what is up, is at the highest point
52 2

by aka.bhagvanji

Apogee = Apex
13 5

by rizvi
A FAUJI(soldier in hindi) is highly respected, hence is at a higher point compared to
other professions
6 1

by mohit26041988

apogee: in telugu "appu gei" menas barrow money, iamgine a person barrows money
from many people and hides at the "highest point of mountain" to escape
4 1

by vishnavj

apogee and parle-g......parle g is highest sold biscuits and apogee is highest

point...hahahahah
3 3

by sagardoshi63

apolitical
Short Definition : having an aversion or lack of concern for political affairs

Definition
(adj) politically neutral
Synonyms : unpolitical

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apolitical

a=without + politics=political affairs.....i.e without political affairs.

1 0

by bimal03

APOLITICAL<===> (pr. \\arajanaitik \\ )[Noun]

1 0

by tpant

read it as ahhh+ political....wen wil u say ahhh??, wen u dislike something or hav
aversion ...so here it is having an aversion for political affairs
0 1

by sindhuja

apologist
Short Definition : one who writes in defense of a cause or institution; N. apologia

Definition
(noun) a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution
Synonyms : justifier , vindicator
Example Sentence
an apologist for capital punishment

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apologist

Apologist is one who is determine seek "apology" from bodies by defending or justifying
strongly of some policies or matters
14 3

by wsquare

apologist = ab + bolo ( In hindi -> tell now)+ gist.. Imagine a person (apologist) writing
in defense of something and then challenging the opposition by saying.. AB BOLO? Bolti
kyun bandh ho gayi?
7 4

by aka.bhagvanji

think "apologize". a person who apologize is apologist.

6 24

by kelebekvesans

APOLOGIST<===> (pr. \\samarthak \\ )[Noun]

0 0

by tpant

one who never apologizes

0 0

by deekshant007

apoplexy
Short Definition : stroke; loss of consciousness caused by too much blood in the brain

Definition
(noun) a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood
vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
Synonyms : cerebrovascular accident , cva , stroke

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apoplexy

A people(pople) sexy... all of a sudden when a sexy lady appears from the people and
comes near u..for tht instant u ll feel tht u cannot move or feel any thing ;)
39 3

by hidus

Remember 'perplex'?- means can not decide what to do - a suddent loss of sense.
Similarly, apoplexy means to loose consciousness.
27 2

by yokel

A+pop+sexy=a pop up of sexy lady when ur on computer n ur mom saw tat..:p u'l get
STROKE
8 2

by swaroop2804

A POPE SEXY:-its hard to imagine a sexy pope, and if you do, u might get a stroke (no
offence or disregard guys)
2 2

by mohit26041988
APOPLEXY<===> (pr. \\murchha
ki bimari \\ )[Noun] Example:She often gets attacks of apoplexy.
1 0

by tpant

apostate
Short Definition : one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs; N. apostasy

Definition
(noun) a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or
friend etc.
Synonyms : deserter , ratter , recreant , renegade , turncoat

Definition
(adj) not faithful to religion or party or cause

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apostate

apostate can be thought of as 'opposite state'.. That is changing to the opposite state, and
not loyal to his current state..
56 2

by shriniket.kale

Apostles do not apostate

7 2

by msrn

apostate ~ apo + state; Prefix 'apo' means away; so away from state : One who's away
from his state or religion. (Abandonment of religious values)
6 1

by rhythmdivine2k3
a-po-state:: a means no,generally as we kno. po- take this meaning in tamil,that means
"go". state- this is a normal state,state in a country. so, no going to state..no going to his
state,or one who abandons his state..(im sorry,if it is silly)
2 12

by sriharisharma

Judas the apostle became an apostate when he renounced Jesus.

2 2

by Marise

apo(ape)+state. connect it with d life of ape,who wer not intrested in any religion..they
were the hunters who kill thr animals n friends for food..
1 1

by pallavi_limat

BJP's Apostate to hindutva after the elections

1 2

by subhasish

APOlogy to the STATE, bhai maaf kar do, bahut ho gaya.. and turns his back to
previously held faith and beliefs.
1 0

by yourbikash

APOSTATE<===> (pr. \\dharm rahit \\ )[Noun]

Example:He is an apostate.
0 0

by tpant

apo state ippo no state. he changed his mind.

0 0

by biotechlover

when someone is apostate, he is in an ape state (in a state like apes)

0 0

by roozbeh33

apothecary
Short Definition : druggist; pharmacist

Definition
(noun) a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
Synonyms : chemist , druggist , pharmacist , pill pusher , pill roller

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apothecary

a+pot+he+cary - he carries drug(cocaine)hidden in a pot

19 7

by cezondz

I remember this word by rethinking about a scene in a Friends's episode of season 6 in

which Rachel ordered a apothecary table and she riddled Chandler what does apothecary
mean. Chandler said "a pharmacist"
9 2

by huongvan

a + pot + he + cary ~ imagine a pharmacist carrying drugs in a pot

8 0

by cool_123

dumb ppl......why do u want mnemonic for everything......use u r brains n create u r

own....
2 1

by prashanthvarma1990

just consider "THE CARY"-THE CARING-like a druggist who gives u medicines and
cares
1 2

by mohit26041988

sounds like allopathic-carry =allopathic medicine carry= a person who carries medicine=
druggist
1 0

by Zia Rahman

apotheosis
Short Definition : elevation to godhood; an ideal example of something

Definition
(noun) model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
Synonyms : ideal , nonesuch , nonpareil , nonsuch , paragon , saint

Definition
(noun) the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)
Synonyms : deification , exaltation

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apotheosis

theo- theological, somthing related to god. theology elevates oneself to god hood.
18 12

by sriharisharma

Theos means god(you can remember it by THE O.S means the operating sytem that
control's our live's must be god)AAP+THEOSis....aperson saying to another that aap toh
god ho.....apotheosis.....
6 2

by nileshdive

apo = up(raise) + theo(god)+ sis = is. So "god is up in apotheosis belief".

3 0

by apache

remember ur "apo" ie ur appointment/date wid ur gf/bf...rest will take care of itself

:-P..afterall Krishna's apo wid Radha is like a religious "theory"
2 27

by soumen

apo+theosisa a phd THEOSIS is a PERFECT EXAMPLE AND MODEL OF

EXCELLENCE
2 0

by nikhilparasher

apotheosis = apo(a person) theo(god) size(raise)~ means "to raise to the level of the god"
1 0

by arunpeddi

0 2

by nileshdive

apo = a position + theo(god)+ (sys)size = to raise someone to the position of God size.
0 1

by iqbalnaved

APOTHEOSIS<===> (pr. \\Adarsh \\ )[Noun]

0 2

by tpant

appall
Short Definition : dismay; shock deeply

Definition
(verb) strike with disgust or revulsion
Synonyms : appal , offend , outrage , scandalise , scandalize , shock
Example Sentence
The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends

Definition
(verb) fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
Synonyms : alarm , appal , dismay , horrify
Example Sentence
I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview
The news of the executions horrified us

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for appall

appall (aap + pale ho gaye) - in dismay

15 2

by diggs_chauhan

a+pal(in marathi it means lizard)...when u see lizard u r shocked

4 9

by ashay.ut

appall ~ app + all; all applications. I was appalled (shocked) when my teacher told me to
learn all applications of a software.
4 3

by sriharisharma

~appalam means papad in telugu and tamil.This is only word relating to papad here,i m
deeply shocked about it.
4 8

by harsha999

App(sounds like Apes)+All. think of a situation where there is a sudden attach of all the
Apes, u will be in deep shock.
3 9

by abhims2
appall sounds like : 'up all'..say when someone says stand "up all" ...you are "shocked" at
their arrogance
3 0

by rashika

appall = take it as apollo, when hear somebody went to apollo hospital u will get shock,
because something went wrong
3 0

by praveenkatti16

A FALL- when u fall, you probably get a shock that you have fallen
1 0

by mohit26041988

Appall- application all. "If your boss tells you to learn all applications, it will be a shock
for you."
0 0

by adi_agarwal

APPALL<===> (pr. \\naraja hona \\ )[Noun]

0 0

by tpant

apparent
Short Definition : evident; easily seen or understood; appearing as such; Ex. apparent
improvement

Definition
(adj) clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
Synonyms : evident , manifest , patent , plain , unmistakable
Example Sentence
the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields
evident hostility
manifest disapproval
 patent advantages
made his meaning plain
it is plain that he is no reactionary
in plain view

Definition
(adj) appearing as such but not necessarily so
Synonyms : ostensible , seeming
Example Sentence
for all his apparent wealth he had no money to pay the rent
the committee investigated some apparent discrepancies
the ostensible truth of their theories
his seeming honesty

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apparent

It sounds like Transparent which means easily seen or understood

10 0

by Shree Shalini

It is apparent that they are real parents of the kid.

0 0

by editor1

APPARENT<===> (pr. \\spaShT \\ )[Adjective] Example:He is

angry for no apparent reason.
0 0

by tpant

apparition
Short Definition : ghost; phantom

Definition
(noun) a ghostly appearing figure
Synonyms : fantasm , phantasm , phantasma , phantom , specter , spectre
Example Sentence
 we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us

Definition
(noun) the appearance of a ghostlike figure
Example Sentence
I was recalled to the present by the apparition of a frightening specter

Definition
(noun) something existing in perception only
Synonyms : fantasm , phantasm , phantasma , phantom , shadow
Example Sentence
a ghostly apparition at midnight

Definition
(noun) an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly
Example Sentence
natives were amazed at the apparition of this white stranger

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apparition

sounds like 'a partition'. When a soul 'partitions' from a body, u become a "ghost"
29 3

by bookworm

21 34

by preetisoni2411

A + PARI i.e. ghost

9 0

by jitinbajaj

a(one)+pari+son son of a fairy who might be a ghost

3 12

by drsankalpdas
sounds like Perish(means to die)->APPARITION=A(one)+PERISHED+ION(one)-
>somebody who has died and is now a ghost floating above the ground
2 0

by melancholica

A partition of India was like a ghostly thing to happen

2 19

by jay_gandhi

APPARITION<===> (pr. \\pret \\ )[Noun] Example:He told us stories

of apparitions and frightened us.
1 0

by tpant

Anil Kapoor in Mr. India movie.

0 30

by daffodils

just remember it as aparition(operation) phantom

0 7

by K.NAGAABHISHEK

Sounds like operation..we do operatoion to remove appatition(ghostly object)

0 3

by Reasat

appart means away from, you are away from dreams & also means unattainable.
0 0

by shaktipada

apparition = ap + parition, ap for application of parition i.e. tension is showing on your

face.
0 0

by shaktipada

appease
Short Definition : pacify or soothe; Ex. appease a crying baby; N. appeasement

Definition
(verb) cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
Synonyms : assuage , conciliate , gentle , gruntle , lenify , mollify , pacify ,
placate
Example Sentence
She managed to mollify the angry customer

Definition
(verb) overcome or allay
Synonyms : quell , stay
Example Sentence
quell my hunger

Definition
(verb) make peace with
Synonyms : propitiate

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for appease

appeaseapp(appeal)+pease(peace) appeal for peace..when war was going on in

kasmirour prime minister appealed people to maintain peace in the region.
35 2

by preetisoni2411

ease is somthing to pacify, soothing,very ease.

4 4

by sriharisharma
when u drink appy(app) drink u feel ease and relieved..
3 4

by Born2GRE

appease == ap(appeal) + peasant(labor).. appeal(or help) for the peasant.

1 4

by amandeepchugh

app(appeal)+ease(easy)=appeal for easiness i.e.;peace or soothe

1 0

by krishal

Appa(dad)+peace us always by giving something

1 0

by sunaysp

After the end of World War II, peace brought calmness to all parts of the world.
0 0

by editor1

APPEASE<===> (pr. \\sanatuShT karana \\ )

[TransitiveVerb] Example:Shop keepers try their best to appease their customer. The
owner appeased his workers by granting them bonus.
0 0

by tpant

bring to a peace and ease

0 0

by roozbeh33

appellation
Short Definition : name; title
Definition
(noun) identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified
or distinguished from others
Synonyms : appellative , denomination , designation

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for appellation

"j'me appelle ....." means "my name is ..... "in french...so appellation means name or title
by which u call someone
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by rashika

sounds like application name which shows title.

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by sandysuhy

Imagine the finest Technology company - Apple. It's a symbol of designation, a

prestigious title.
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by soumen

appellation=app(aap)+relation...so the thing which has relation with you is of course your
title
3 7

by piyush_gre

appellation sounds like spellation, whenever we say our name some people wants us to
spell it.
3 1

by praveenkatti16

In Tulu language Appe menas Mother. Mother calls her child with different names.
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by srinathshetty
appellation=appel(apple)=we all know apple its a big NAME in technology and a TITLE
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by krishal

APPELLATION<===> // (pr.
\\padavi/nam/upadhi \\ )[Noun]
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by tpant

If you appeal on court, the court man will appell your name "itgulpp itgulpp itgulpp"
three times.
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by itgulpp

appellation=Apple is the NAME of a compute

append
Short Definition : attach

Definition
(verb) add to the very end
Synonyms : add on , affix , supplement
Example Sentence
He appended a glossary to his novel where he used an invented language

Definition
(verb) fix to; attach
Synonyms : hang on , tack , tack on , tag on
Example Sentence
append a charm to the necklace

Definition
(verb) state or say further
Synonyms : add , supply
Example Sentence
`It doesn't matter,' he supplied
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for append

append=ap+pend(if we keep on pending our work it will attach/add to tension )

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by piyush_gre

APPENDIX...APPENDAGE....appendix...APPEND is a part in human beings that is

attached to larger and more important parts....
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by nileshdive

app-end : add to the end - attach

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by Dave008

append=APP~UP(tie up)+END...so tieing smthing at the end of a statement is called

append:)
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by pramodkalvala

sounds like up-END..itself contains END..something related with END.

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by deotkarakshay

IMAGINE THE WORD APPENDIX USED IN FROM PAGE OF A TEXT BOOK..IT IS

AN EXTRA ATTACHMENT ..
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by ranuclarke

application
Short Definition : diligent attention; diligence; V. apply oneself
Definition
(noun) the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
Synonyms : practical application
Example Sentence
he advocated the application of statistics to the problem
a novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis

Definition
(noun) a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school
Example Sentence
December 31 is the deadline for applications

Definition
(noun) the work of applying something
Synonyms : coating , covering
Example Sentence
the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
a complete bleach requires several applications
the surface was ready for a coating of paint

Definition
(noun) a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to
accomplish a task
Synonyms : application program , applications programme
Example Sentence
he has tried several different word processing applications

Definition
(noun) liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when
applied to the skin
Synonyms : lotion
Example Sentence
a lotion for dry skin

Definition
(noun) a diligent effort
Synonyms : diligence
Example Sentence
 it is a job requiring serious application

Definition
(noun) the action of putting something into operation
Example Sentence
the application of maximum thrust
massage has far-reaching medical applications
the application of indexes to tables of data

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for application

While writing an application, one is diligently attentive

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by rahularoradce

Writing a good application requires serious application (diligence/hard-work)

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by iqbalnaved

apposite
Short Definition : appropriate; fitting

Definition
(adj) being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
Synonyms : apt , pertinent
Example Sentence
the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
an apt reply

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apposite

apposite=> opposite of OPPOSITE i.e. perfectly matched; appropriate; most suitable

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by kamil.king
appropriate site
33 5

by Born2GRE

apposite = a (not) + opposite ; hence not opposite = appropriate.

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by aka.bhagvanji

"application on site" that is fitting something appropriately on the site...

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by gatz_funky

remember with opposite,

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by sriharisharma

apposite=app(APT)+posite(POSITION),,,,,,,,it means apt position that is APPROPRIATE

position
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by pramodkalvala

apposite reminds of opposite which means reverse etc so apposite can be taken to be
opposite of opposite ie.,meaning exactly equal,exact fit,appropriate
1 3

by j.anirudh

APPOSITE --opposite of opposite. appropriate

1 3

by koteshwar

an APP 4 Apple iPad which is rated POSITIVEly is an APPOSITE app

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by melancholica
APPOSITE<===> (pr. \\uchit \\ )[Adjective] Example:Do not deviate
from the apposite topic of discussion . In this context it would be quite apposite to say
that our policy is up to the mark .
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by tpant

apposite ~ opposite size; I need a small size shirt, and it's opposite (big size) and hence
not suitable (appropriate) for me.
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by editor1

apposite = app. (application) + o + site, application on site is always most suitable.

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by shaktipada

appraise
Short Definition : estimate value of; N. appraisal

Definition
(verb) evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Synonyms : assess , evaluate , measure , valuate , value
Example Sentence
I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
access all the factors when taking a risk

Definition
(verb) consider in a comprehensive way
Synonyms : survey
Example Sentence
He appraised the situation carefully before acting

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for appraise

appraise -consider praise and price --what is the price of praise which u cant say but u can
estimate..
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by pioneer

appRAISE- raise=estimate whether rise in value or not!

3 7

by sriharisharma

app(up)+raise(rise)= up rising salary we need to ESTIMATE and SURVEY the work

done
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by krishal

The Manager APPRISED(informed) about the APPRAISAL(performance evaluation) to

the Employee..
1 3

by jammy4u

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by nileshdive

Appraise...before the praise we should judge!!

1 1

by Reasat

appraise dicusiion done whn raising d price and apprise is notify whn d price have
already risen
1 1

by kitty13

app + raise; I send an application to my employer to raise my salary. Now, they will
estimate my work value and will decide accordingly.
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by editor1
AP+PRICE=application price,estimated value ie price of application
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by swaroop2804

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by nileshdive

APPRAISE<===> (pr. \\mulyanakan

karana \\ )[Verb]
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by tpant

appreciate
Short Definition : be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of; ADJ.
appreciable: enough to be felt; Ex. appreciable difference

Definition
(verb) recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

Definition
(verb) be fully aware of; realize fully
Synonyms : take account
Example Sentence
Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?

Definition
(verb) hold dear
Synonyms : prize , treasure , value
Example Sentence
I prize these old photographs

Definition
(verb) gain in value
Synonyms : apprise , apprize , revalue
Example Sentence
The yen appreciated again!

Definition
(verb) increase the value of
Synonyms : apprise , apprize
Example Sentence
The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for appreciate

u went to a museum "fully conscious" of the artist u appreciated a painted which

increased it's worth ..the artist was thankful to u..all the meanings get covered
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by K.NAGAABHISHEK

u dont appreciate anyone with half-mindedness...u do it with full consciousness...!!!

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by sravan1411

appreciate is opposite of depreciate which is to diminish in value

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by iqbalnaved

apprehend
Short Definition : arrest (a criminal); dread; perceive; N. apprehension

Definition
(verb) get the meaning of something
Synonyms : compass , comprehend , dig , get the picture , grasp , grok , savvy
Example Sentence
Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
Definition
(verb) take into custody
Synonyms : arrest , collar , cop , nab , nail , pick up
Example Sentence
the police nabbed the suspected criminals

Definition
(verb) anticipate with dread or anxiety
Synonyms : quail at

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apprehend

up your hands - said the FBI before grabbing the criminal.

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by satyanand

appre (sounds simillar to hindi word UPPER karo)+ hend(HAND)...SO when POLICE
come to ARREST SOMEONE or take someone in custody..they ask HANDS UP!!! appre
(upper) + hands..
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by preetisoni2411

when you read it....read it like.....A PRE HAND......sitution....PERCEIVEING about sth

which will happen in future.....
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by preetisoni2411

A+ppre+hend--- if we do (ppre+hend)prehand(like forehand which means doing

somwthing in advance like if we do preparation in advance ) we will UNDERSTAND
and PERCEIVE BETTER
1 1

by nikhilparasher

read it like 'up re hand' >>> "chal aapne haath upar le"... police wala says like this only
when arresting some criminal..
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by RajeshBorkar

APPREHEND<===> (pr. \\pakaDDana \\ )[TransitiveVerb]

Example:Pupils can easily apprehend the meaning of a word written in their vernacular.

apprehensive
Short Definition : fearful; discerning

Definition
(adj) quick to understand
Synonyms : discerning
Example Sentence
a kind and apprehensive friend

Definition
(adj) mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc
Synonyms : worried
Example Sentence
apprehensive about her job
not used to a city and worried about small things
felt apprehensive about the consequences

Definition
(adj) in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
Example Sentence
apprehensive for one's life
apprehensive of danger

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apprehensive

appreHENsive:hen is always fearful...

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by K.NAGAABHISHEK

Apprehend + sive (Thieve) Thieves always have a fear of getting apprehended

2 2

by siriya.shekhar

APPREHENSIVE<===> / (pr.
\\bodagamy/Ashanakavan \\ )[Adjective] Example:I feel very apprehensive about
tomorrows match.
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by tpant

apprehensive sounds OFFENSIVE, hence fearful

1 0

by vineelkumar.v

apprehend(=arrest) +sive (sounds like seize) = apprehensive.....when somebody is

arrested, he will be "FEARFUL"
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by bimal03

appre+hen:appre can be related to opra while opra if hens suddenly come everyone
frightens
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by gbspaithan

hen
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by gaurineha

appre+hen+sivewho appears like hen--- hen is always fearful

0 1

by nikhilparasher

apprehend means arrested, and arrested person is always in fear about future
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by tejashnaik
apprise
Short Definition : inform

Definition
(verb) inform (somebody) of something
Synonyms : advise , apprize , give notice , notify , send word
Example Sentence
I advised him that the rent was due

Definition
(verb) make aware of
Synonyms : apprize , instruct
Example Sentence
Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?

Definition
(verb) gain in value
Synonyms : appreciate , apprize , revalue
Example Sentence
The yen appreciated again!

Definition
(verb) increase the value of
Synonyms : appreciate , apprize
Example Sentence
The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apprise

one who will inform will get the prize

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by bhardwajrk
when u get a ap + PRISE (PRIZE) ......SO WHEN U GET A PRIZE....YOU ARE
INFORMED BY AUTHORITY OR NOTIFIED BY THE OFFICIALS THAT U HAVE
TO BE PRESENT ON THAT DAY.
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by preetisoni2411

APPle+RISE......Instead of Sun, If you see an APPLE has risen...what will you do?????
you will INFORM peopla, media etc to see the miracle!!!!!!
7 4

by nileshdive

just imagine informing someone "aapka rise ho raha hei"

5 4

by SujanPdrn

relate it with "surprise" means inform suddenly-

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by satyanand

APPRISE = ADVISE
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by dshefman

apple price...to tell the price of apple (to inform)

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by S

The employer was apprised by the manager that the chances of the employee being
appraised in the next appraisal cycle are at the discretion of the director's approbation.
1 2

by rahularoradce

After the APPRAISAL, the inspector APPRISE the manager that he will give 4.5 out of 5
stars to his restaurant
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by melancholica

AppRise,to Rise the demand of their application Microsoft has started INFORMING
through ads
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by NarenSuri

if you win a prize in competition, wont you tell everyone?

0 0

by editor1

app(appeal) + rise.. sun rises to appeal its a new day!

0 5

by boybluffs

minister informed that apple price has increased so eat pineapple

0 5

by mooni

AAP ne NOTICE kiya hai har cheez ki prize kitni bad gayi hai ...that makes is
AAP+PRISE apprise.
0 4

by imadi

read it as ap(up)+prise(prize) which means increase in prize

0 4

by sri0912

the APpaisal of prise(price) neds to be INFORMED

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by mit006
apprise= up rise when you rise up in your life.you tend to inform others about this.
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by amitc1989

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by nileshdive

to inform ke AAPKO mila PRIZE.....

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by Salman

consider it as appraisal..
0 1

by swap.kamble

ap(apply)+prise(prize)-apply for prize,is like informing to section board

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by sakthivelu

APPRISE<===> (pr. \\suchit karana \\ )[TransitiveVerb]

Example:The press reporters were apprised of The Cabinet Ministers decisions.
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by tpant

apprise: relate it to rise...an increase...smthing that increase the value ...

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by neil111

I praise you if you apprise me about your appraisal of the prize!

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by roozbeh33
approbation
Short Definition : approval

Definition
(noun) official approval

Definition
(noun) official recognition or approval

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for approbation

Ap+PROBATION: You get CONFIRMATION/APPROVAL in your job after your

Probation period
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by tanay

APPRO-bation something related to approve or approval

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by marrapu_nikhil

The employer was apprised by the manager that the chances of the employee being
appraised in the next appraisal cycle are at the discretion of the director's approbation.
2 3

by rahularoradce

approbation can be remembered as approval and approval are grneraly given in offical
and authority matters.
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by gdabli

approbation ~ approb (approval) + at + ion (Ion technologies company); job approval in

some company.
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by editor1
PROBE into the matter for APPROBATION of the person's PROBITY
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by mit006

approved your confirmation

0 0

by swap.kamble

Approving Commendation
0 0

by jetaime360

approval of BAIL; remember approval

0 0

by rishigesh

just change 'b' into 'v', so we have approvation (approve) ;)

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by disaster

APPROBATION<===> / (pr.
\\manajuri/anumodan \\ )[Noun] Example:The approbation committee passed the bill
willingly.
0 0

by tpant

ap-andhra pradesh pro-corrupt bation-bowl

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by kruz

appropriate
Short Definition : acquire; take possession of for one's own use without permission; set
aside for a particular purpose; allocate; CF. misappropriate

Definition
(verb) give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
Synonyms : allow , earmark , reserve , set aside
Example Sentence
I will earmark this money for your research
She sets aside time for meditation every day

Definition
(verb) take possession of by force, as after an invasion
Synonyms : capture , conquer , seize
Example Sentence
the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants
The army seized the town
The militia captured the castle

Definition
(adj) suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
Example Sentence
a book not appropriate for children
a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity
it seems that an apology is appropriate

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for appropriate

appropriate = a + property + iate.. i.e. to make it your own property .. by force if

required.. And also when you are appropriating it your self you are "allocating" it to
yourself.
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by aka.bhagvanji

appropriate: is like app(apple) rop(rob) riate(ate= taking away), is taking ur apple from u,
taking possession of.
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by 1.6k
A PROPERTY HE ATE
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by Jackery

Property + Ate
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by rahularoradce

a+ppropriate(proprietorship)means the ownership of a business or property.

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by shovonhakim

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by skataoka

when something is appropriate, we do not ask for approval i.e., take without permission
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by nikhilparasher

apropos
Short Definition : with reference to; regarding; Ex. remarks apropos (of) the present
situation; ADJ. ADV.

Definition
(adj) of an appropriate or pertinent nature

Definition
(adv) at an opportune time
Synonyms : seasonably , timely , well-timed
Example Sentence
your letter arrived apropos
Definition
(adv) introducing a different topic; in point of fact
Synonyms : by the bye , by the way , incidentally
Example Sentence
incidentally, I won't go to the party

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for apropos

apropos sounds like "Propose" This issue is faced by many teenage boys/girls :) When is
the right time to propose to a Girl/Boy you love? Hence apropos is an opportune moment
or right moment/time.
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by sridharc

apropos ~ apro + pos ~ appropriate + position - appropriate + situation...

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by aniruddha_chaudhari

split it like a+propos.sounds like..propose...and you propose a plan in your office related
to or concerning to" how to increse sales of product.."
4 4

by preetisoni2411

apropos=a+pro(program)+pos(position) a program conducted by a news paper in order to

inform position of some xyz person.
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by sandeep12

APROPOS OF<===> (pr. \\ke sanadarbh men \\ )

[Noun]
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by tpant

sounds also similar to purpose.... so if you have .a. purpose .or aim.to do something you
wait...for the opportune time to come..
0 1

by preetisoni2411

A means one, pro always means bettter , pos means position is always good for right
person
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by shaktipada

aptitude
Short Definition : fitness; talent

Definition
(noun) inherent ability

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aptitude

remember this word from various "aptitude tests" which check talent or IQ etc
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by saravpreet.302

aptitude( attitude ) every people have their own different attitude which their natural
ability
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by santosh pokhrel

inherent attitude
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by SAHADAT

He has talent and fitness also to reach any altitude

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by vaichidrewar
apt -> fit

aquiline
Short Definition : curved; hooked; of or like an eagle; Ex. aquiline nose

Definition
(adj) curved down like an eagle's beak
Synonyms : hooked

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aquiline

aqui(aqua) reminds us of water(or catching fish)..a curved hook is used for fishing or
catching fishes.
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by askforajy

brk into aqui+line. so when we draw LINES in AQUA(water) they are never straight...i.e
they are CURVED line...
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by khushboo104

Aquiline-> A-Q-Line, now when we write the letter Q, its not a straight line, but a curved
line.
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by gatz_funky

It sounds like A+kua(well)+line(Railway line)..... Sentence:- mere ghar ke samne ek kua

hone ke kaaran railway line CURVED ho gayi hai
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by sudarshan1413

Aquiline is a curved line

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by surya.jolly
Aquiline - "a" + "quill" + "line" which is bent crooked n an eagle has a quill
1 0

by Aditya Parihar

Aqua(water) can bend to take any shape. Aquiline is a line which acquired this property
of water so it can bend into curve
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by fanatic

AQUILINE<===> (pr. \\garuDa ke saman \\ )

[Noun]
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by tpant

Aqua Line: Water line is aquiline (curved)

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by roozbeh33

arable
Short Definition : fit for growing crops; Ex. arable land

Definition
(adj) (of farmland) capable of being farmed productively
Synonyms : cultivable , cultivatable , tillable

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arable

associate the word with ARAB.The desert is totally unfit for agriculture.so what they
want most is land for agriculture
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by mayukh

An ARAB dreams of making his land (desert) ARABLE.

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by passion2win

agra (agriculture) + able;

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by gatz_funky

agriculture - able
1 2

by aravindhbaskaran

arable( irriable , the land which can be irrigated) is so fine for cultivation of wheat
1 1

by santosh pokhrel

Arable = ar(ab + ab)le arabs are now able to grow plants and trees.
1 0

by yuvraj

ARABLE<===> (pr. \\kaRaShi yogy \\ )[Adjective]

Example:In some parts of the deserts of Rajasthan land is converted into arable fields .
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by tpant

To make an Area Arable

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by roozbeh33

arbiter
Short Definition : person with power to decide a matter in dispute; judge who is in a
position ot make influential judgments; Ex. supreme arbiter of fashion in beachware
Definition
(noun) someone with the power to settle matters at will
Synonyms : supreme authority
Example Sentence
she was the final arbiter on all matters of fashion

Definition
(noun) someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
Synonyms : arbitrator , umpire
Example Sentence
the critic was considered to be an arbiter of modern literature
the arbitrator's authority derived from the consent of the disputants
an umpire was appointed to settle the tax case

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arbiter

AR(arbitarty means random)+BEATER......a person who beats the hammer on the table
randomly saying SILENCE SILENCE is an arbiter
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by nileshdive

Its similar to arbitrate and Mnemonic for arbitrate is bit-rate, bit rate is the judging or
deciding parameter for the transfer rate or say speed of data transfer..
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by gatz_funky

arbiter= "Argument" + "Beater"

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by karanvirani90

OUR BEATER: our man who beats the hammer on the table
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by Jackery

arbiter reminds of albert(einstein), the person who was able to judge any matter.
1 1

by praveenkatti16

Arbiter: A person who listens to arbit discussions and give arbit judgements.
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by bhasam

arbiter ~ a right and bitter; many times statements by people in power are right but bitter.
0 0

by editor1

A + bit(beat) er = the man who beats is responsible to take decision at a dispute matter.
0 2

by rongo024

It reminds me of albert (Doumbledour) who takes all major decision @ hogward

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by s.c.harish

ARBITER<===> / (pr. \\nirNayak/panach \\ )

[Noun] Example:The chairman is the full fledged arbiter in settling the disputes .
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by tpant

Arbiters are bitter than us

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by roozbeh33

arbitrary
Short Definition : unreasonable or capricious; random; tyrannical; Ex. arbitrary ruler
Definition
(adj) based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or
caprice
Example Sentence
an arbitrary decision
the arbitrary rule of a dictator
an arbitrary penalty
of arbitrary size and shape
an arbitrary choice
arbitrary division of the group into halves

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arbitrary

< Latin arbitrarius "uncertain, depending on the judgment of an arbiter" < arbiter "judge
4 11

by bimal03

'a+bit+tray' flowing of bits in a tray... randomly

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by RohiniSree

3 4

by SarahSmile768

Just try remind "arbitrarily" (which we use often in regular speaking) means "a reckless
manner".
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by shootdemup!

aaj-bhi-teri maan ni padegi...tyranical or unreasonable command..

1 4

by pulkit.rooney

(Arbitrary) It sounds Like 'orbit', to find your perfect orbit through a random chance.
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by swetz
ARBITRARY<===> (pr. \\manamana \\ )[Adjective]
Example:The arbitrary nominations by the party chief were widely criticised by the
members.
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by tpant

[arbitrary sounds like contrary]..We might also consider contrary ideas; the decision will
be based on situation-"arbitrary"
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by paula_3004

arbitrate
Short Definition : act as judge (at the request of both sides)

Definition
(verb) act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
Synonyms : intercede , intermediate , liaise , mediate
Example Sentence
He interceded in the family dispute
He mediated a settlement

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arbitrate

bit-rate, bit rate is the judging or deciding parameter for the transfer rate or say speed of
data transfer..
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by gatz_funky

arbitrate sounds similar to "illiterate". An illiterate cannot read or judge anything. So

opposite of illiterate is arbitrate.
3 8

by sridharc

arbitrate= (arbit=arbiter=judge)+(trate = treat= act as)

2 0

by praveenkatti16

AR(arbitarty means random)+BEATER......a person who beats the hammer on the table
randomly saying SILENCE SILENCE is an arbiter
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by RajeshBorkar

ARBITRATE<===> /
/ (pr. \\madhyasthata
karana/panach phaisala dena/nirNay karana \\ )[Verb] Example:In anciant India judicial
cases were ar
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by tpant

arboreal
Short Definition : of or living in trees

Definition
(adj) of or relating to or formed by trees
Synonyms : arborary , arborical , arborous
Example Sentence
an arborous roof

Definition
(adj) inhabiting or frequenting trees
Synonyms : arboreous , tree-living
Example Sentence
arboreal apes

Definition
(adj) resembling a tree in form and branching structure
Synonyms : arboreous , arborescent , arboresque , arboriform , dendriform ,
dendroid , dendroidal , tree-shaped , treelike
Example Sentence
arborescent coral found off the coast of Bermuda
 dendriform sponges

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arboreal

arboreal:arrow+bow+real..made out of tree's

22 2

by K.NAGAABHISHEK

ar-bore-al : think of a woodpecker who makes a bore (a hole) to live in trees

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by reveeriee

Link it to arboretum (a place consisting of several trees for research purpose)

arbo+ret+um arbo=large no in hindi; ret= scrambled tree
1 12

by jk18

'BORE' It si boer to live in trees like early man

1 5

by Shree Shalini

ARBOREAL..sounds like AR(hara)BOR(bhara)EAL...thus indicating related to trees n

greenery
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by Rohita

ARBOREAL<===> (pr. \\vaRakShavasi \\ )[Adjective]

Example:Birds are arboreal creatures .
1 0

by tpant

rural areas are filled with arboreal plants

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by roozbeh33
remember real fruit juice with arbo vitamins which is natural i.e made up of trees

arboretum
Short Definition : place where different trees and shrubs are studied and exhibited

Definition
(noun) a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition
Synonyms : botanical garden

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arboretum

just remember ARBOREAL : which means living in trees. so arboretum means

something pertaining to trees
15 1

by Gaurav2010

AR=agricultural + BORETUM = boredum...so imagine how u get BORED in

STUDIES.hence ARBORETUM is agricultural boredum.
8 12

by khushboo104

ARBO(root word :tree)-REAL:living in tree;RATUM:place where there are studied

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by mohit26041988

ARBORE(t)um arboreum.sounds like herbarium.and it is a collection of plants & .all

botany students need to prepare herbarium.....the word herb is related with small trees in
herbarium you exhibit...all kind of trees and plants.......as a sample.....
2 7

by preetisoni2411

arbor,arboreal,arborize all are related to trees

2 3

by bugmenot
arboretum = arbo related to trees n retum sounds like rectum(place where human waste
get collected)
2 1

by praveenkatti16

Arboretum: reverse ret to tre and try to realize it as follows: Arbo+tre(e)+um Arbo =
Zillion in Hindi ; therefore Arbotreeum means place where are a zillion (arbo) trees .. of
different variety.
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by aka.bhagvanji

arcade
Short Definition : a covered passageway usually lined with shops

Definition
(noun) a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side

Definition
(noun) a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
Synonyms : colonnade

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arcade

Remember Delhi's palika bazar where you can buy arcade games
6 4

by shekharshank

arcede games are generally indoor which means under roof or a passage under roof
4 2

by Gaurav2010

the arch provided shade

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by karenrw

arcane
Short Definition : esoteric; secret; mysterious; known only to the initiated; Ex. arcane
ritual; Ex. arcane process closed to the uninitiated listener

Definition
(adj) requiring secret or mysterious knowledge
Example Sentence
the arcane science of dowsing

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arcane

improvising the first mnemonic.., Ar + Kane - Kane's face always remains secret, as he
uses a mask.
92 6

by kartextremes

Arcane=ar+cane(Kane).... this is for WWF watchers...Kane (undertaker brother) he has

really mysterious behavior....as he many times fought with his brother also.
10 0

by piyush_gre

To change a sugarCANE into ARC needs a mysterious knowledge.

9 28

by userdce

CRANE(Bird) stands on one leg is a mysterious feature

7 2

by pagal

sugARCANE.....sugarcane fields are always mysterious as you can find any couple doing
romance....remember the hindi song Ganne ke khet mein
5 2

by nileshdive

Cain's (cane) behavior in killing his brother Abel is a mystery - what drove him to do it?
This type of behavior led God to build the ARC and start over.
2 6

by Marise

hanging Crane in air is mysterious/secret knowledge

2 5

by vinay.ict

need Indiana Jone's (the ARCheologist) cane to find the secret treasure
2 4

by karenrw

arcane: arc+cane i have cut the cane from the form secretly using an arc(curve shaped
weapon)
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by NarenSuri

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by shubhm90

archaeology
Short Definition : study of artifacts and relics of early mankind

Definition
(noun) the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
Synonyms : archeology

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for archaeology

Arch -> A prefix meaning first or foremost.
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by editor1

archaic
Short Definition : antiquated; no longer used; belonging to the past; N.

Definition
(adj) so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
Synonyms : antediluvian , antiquated
Example Sentence
a ramshackle antediluvian tenement
antediluvian ideas
archaic laws

Definition
(adj) little evolved from or characteristic of an earlier ancestral type
Synonyms : primitive
Example Sentence
archaic forms of life
primitive mammals
the okapi is a short-necked primitive cousin of the giraffe

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for archaic

Archealogy - study of old things.. Archaic - The old things on which we study..
25 0

by Manikandan J

The word resembles like archies ...the old archies card are kept with us.
4 1

by heartbeat143kvc

Remember with Archive. As we keep very old thing in archive- Archaic is related
something very old.
4 0

by yokel

Archaic: ARCH comes from the word archaelogy so something related with primitive
times;outdated
3 2

by shravan_santosh

archaic : archeological+ick, first word-old second word-express disgust,so

outdated..totally it is old and outdated.
1 4

by SANICECUBE

sounds like a cake which is no longer used

1 2

by nikhilsuhas

ar(irani)+chai(tea in hindi)~ Irani chai is the no longer in use

0 7

by Shree Shalini

ardor sounds like harder...so FUCK harder..means with passion..

0 2

by achievers

Root word :ARCH-meaning old.AIC:remeber CIA american force, so AIC is no longer

used..its CIA
0 2

by mohit26041988

ARCHAIC<===> (pr. \\aprachalit \\ )[Noun]

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by tpant
archetype
Short Definition : prototype; primitive pattern

Definition
(noun) something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies
Synonyms : original , pilot
Example Sentence
this painting is a copy of the original

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for archetype

arch + type - so a model for architecture

5 2

by sak

arch(means old)+type......so something of old type orof primitive pattern

2 0

by preetisoni2411

ARCH+E(exact)+TYPE....an arch that is too exact to what is expected is ORIGINAL......

1 0

by nileshdive

ARCHetype. Think of the Golden Arches (McDonalds) and how it serves as a model for
other fast food chains.
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by cwin

archipelago
Short Definition : group of closely located islands

Definition
(noun) a group of many islands in a large body of water
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for archipelago

archipelago Read it as Arey+ship+pe+lejaoo (Hindi .. which translates to take me there

via ship)... And we travel to islands via a ship.
41 4

by aka.bhagvanji

Consider the "CHIP" in the word.It sounds like SHIP..we use ships to travel to islands..So
archipelago refers to a group of islands.
5 6

by vidz

Age of Empires map type.

1 5

by shadip

Think of an ARK filled with PELICANS sailing between the islands = ARK OF
PELICANS
1 1

by Jackery

archives
Short Definition : public records; place where public records are kept

Definition
(noun) collection of records especially about an institution

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for archives

archives : spell it as archies ..it is a famous gift where collection of different gifts are
there so it is a collection of many things in short storage place
1 1

by lakshmiv
sounds like archies, which is a collection of greeting cards, which is also a collection of
records
0 0

by prakashsrinivasan

ardor
Short Definition : heat; passion; zeal; ADJ. ardent

Definition
(noun) a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
Synonyms : ardour , elan , zeal
Example Sentence
they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor
he felt a kind of religious zeal

Definition
(noun) intense feeling of love
Synonyms : ardour

Definition
(noun) feelings of great warmth and intensity
Synonyms : ardour , fervency , fervidness , fervor , fervour , fire
Example Sentence
he spoke with great ardor

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ardor

Our-"darr" is of falling in intense love!!

17 13

by 100_percentiler

sounds like harder-while doing sex. A dat time ppl feel heat, passion.. srry for using ---
words
6 1

by maverick14
ardor= arey zor sey means passion.
5 19

by sandysuhy

ardor-just focus on the word DOR (hindi movie) in which Gul Panag actress was very
Passionate about finding the killer of her husband
4 3

by hardiksb

ardent supporter = enthusiastic supporter, hence ardent means with zeal, passion,
enthusiasm etc. "ardor" is just the noun form of "ardent"
4 1

by mohanster

ardor and eager are rhythmic so it's easy to remember.

3 8

by vamsi_hava

AXE deo spray has an Odor which initiates passion among gals..
3 1

by siddharth4484

Ador sounds like Adore. We show passion for anything we adore

3 0

by itspossible

normally one works (H)ARD if he is ARDENT about it

2 2

by Administrator

remember of a person who

wants to say "order order" in a
court;
1 6

by kalyan99kumar999

ardent ardour and ardor all means the same great emotions. lets hypothetically consider
ard as the root. (HIndi) jab dard hota hai then we show great emotions
1 1

by friendofafriend

sounds like ODOUR: which is due to sweat..when ur working hard,playing or heated up

1 0

by mohit26041988

ardor ~ our door; please close the door and windows, to prevent the heat from going
outside.
0 0

by editor1

we will adorn persons with ardor

0 0

by s.c.harish

sound like "order"-we will order biryan eagerly,with love

0 0

by sakthivelu

ardor- aur-daud(run),If you have HEAT, zeal like an athlete you can run....and run......aur
daud
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by ABHILAV

arduous
Short Definition : hard; strenuous; Ex. arduous work
Definition
(adj) characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
Synonyms : backbreaking , grueling , gruelling , hard , heavy , laborious ,
operose , punishing , toilsome
Example Sentence
worked their arduous way up the mining valley
a grueling campaign
hard labor
heavy work
heavy going
spent many laborious hours on the project
set a punishing pace

Definition
(adj) taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
Synonyms : straining , strenuous
Example Sentence
his final, straining burst of speed
a strenuous task
your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here

Definition
(adj) difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill
Example Sentence
the arduous work of preparing a dictionary

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arduous

arduous = read it as: "hard to do for us"

60 2

by aka.bhagvanji

(h)ard + u (you) + ous (we); This work is very difficult and required full of hard work
from us and your side.
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by Administrator
aath(8)+dus(10):lot of hard work so v require 8 or ten ppl
3 4

by K.NAGAABHISHEK

It takes a large amount of effort to maintain a pregnancy, especially when the baby is
DUE. It's very arDUous
1 6

by itspossible

Art's climb up the mountain was a duel. Art's climb up the mountain was 'Artduelous'
0 5

by memory man

argot
Short Definition : slang; speech spoken by only a small group of people

Definition
(noun) a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
Synonyms : cant , jargon , lingo , patois , slang , vernacular
Example Sentence
they don't speak our lingo

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for argot

argot - it is the j'ar'gon that we 'got' here that no other person understands
18 2

by carbonmonoxide

argot ~ ar + got (goat); when our goat says "meh...mheh...meh..." we cannot understand
its lingo - only other goats can understand it. So, argot is a lingo only small group of
people (here goats) can understand.
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by sridharc
ar+got(goat).. if a few GOATs say 'arrr arrr' instad of the usual 'mheh mheh'. it will be a
slang (argot) in their world..;)
3 4

by yourbikash

goat:mehehehehe me:arr.. goat:mehehhe me:arr tu dusre goatsehi baat kar me: :P

0 1

by ashu_wanna_own_gre

aria
Short Definition : operatic solo; a song sung by one person in an opera or oratorio

Definition
(noun) an elaborate song for solo voice

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aria

Heyy u hav d famous mARIA song by Ricky Martin...

21 1

by vidz

a+ria...riazz...and we know that if we have to learn singing we have to do riaz... so a riaz

is the way to improve our singing...so think if you are given an elaborate song for riaz.
15 7

by preetisoni2411

imagine u r calling Riya Sen(Aa Riya!) 2 sing a song 4 u

4 7

by soumen

ARIA- if u remember salman khan in a movie sings a song in a program..O priya O

priya..priya...(link it with Opera)
3 6

by mayurborgaonkar

mARIA mARIA song of Santana

2 0

by userdce

mARIAh carey
2 1

by dshefman

Disney's ARIEL sings many ARIAS in The Little Mermaid.

1 1

by dshefman

reminds of maria maria song in the partner movie..salman sings maria maria in solo...
0 1

by harsha999

pronounce the word like song .. aaaaaaariiiiiaaaaaaa

arid
Short Definition : (of land) dry; barren; unproductive

Definition
(adj) lacking sufficient water or rainfall
Synonyms : waterless
Example Sentence
an arid climate
a waterless well
miles of waterless country to cross

Definition
(adj) lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless
Synonyms : desiccate , desiccated
Example Sentence
a technically perfect but arid performance of the sonata
a desiccate romance
a prissy and emotionless creature...settles into a mold of desiccated snobbery

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arid

A + rid- A farmer getting rid(dry) of the dry land

14 1

by dhaknejyoti

Arid-> Take es as A-Rigid,, a rigid thing can b made to change its shape, thus it can be
taken as dry, barren, and unproductive.
5 3

by gatz_funky

arid : Take it as a-rigid; a rigid thing can't be made to change it's shape, thus it can be
taken as dry, barren, and unproductive.
2 0

by gatz_funky

read this word from last that is dri + a means dry area
2 1

by saravpreet.302

air-id..only air no water...dry,..

2 0

by pulkit.rooney

a farmer always wants to get rid of the barren land !!

1 1

by friendofafriend

aristocracy
Short Definition : hereditary nobility; privileged class; government by nobility; N.
aristocrat

Definition
(noun) a privileged class holding hereditary titles
Synonyms : nobility

Definition
(noun) the most powerful members of a society
Synonyms : gentry

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aristocracy

aristotle was the most powerful member of the science society

11 0

by friendofafriend

arito(tle)+cracy, aristotle was the noble philosopher, cracy - rule, so government by noble
3 2

by dgsenthilkumar

aristrocart is a alcohol.. which is very costly and hence only rich or privileged ppl drink
3 1

by girishkeshav

Remember by the famous liquor : ARISTOCRAT since its very costly, only UPPER
CASS ppl can have it..
2 0

by gatz_funky

aristo(tle)+crazy. the family of aristotle makes m very crazy.here family of aristotle is a

hereditiary noble thing.
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by deepakranamech
armada
Short Definition : fleet of warships

Definition
(noun) a large fleet

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for armada

do u know narmada river ? fleets of warship in narmada ~ armada

27 4

by friendofafriend

remember the Armageddon movie (1998) Bruce Willis...

15 5

by sriharisharma

sounds like arm(weapon in ships) + adda(place where a group meets) so armada is group
of warships
3 1

by sudhanshu9115

armada rhymes with armani whose symbol is like a ship

1 5

by K.NAGAABHISHEK

arm + data ~ collection of arms that is only possible in the warships....

0 0

by bimal03

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by rakei
Armageddon movie (1998) Bruce Willis... imagine as in most bollywood movies, a large
number of sheeps attack some country..
0 1

by RajeshBorkar

Armada is the Spanish and Portuguese word for naval fleet, or an adjective meaning
'armed'; Armda is the Czech and Slovak for armed forces.
0 0

by SDV

Armada = arm +a + da; The arm of dada is large tree.

0 0

by shaktipada

aromatic
Short Definition : fragrant; having a sweet smell; N. aroma: strong pleasant smell

Definition
(adj) (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
Example Sentence
an aromatic organic compound

Definition
(adj) having a strong pleasant odor
Synonyms : redolent
Example Sentence
the pine woods were more redolent

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aromatic

it sounds like a romantic!!! so if a get some good smell, we feel romantic

5 1

by arundyasani
aroma means odor
2 2

by friendofafriend

aromatic odors are erotic

1 0

by roozbeh33

little bit of chemistry needed... the aromatic compounds we studied in high school
actually mean sweet smelling
0 1

by sudhanshu9115

arraign
Short Definition : charge in court; indict

Definition
(verb) call before a court to answer an indictment

Definition
(verb) accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arraign

To rain charges on someone

21 5

by AndrewVarghese

arraign= err+ again.u hv made an ERR again, so this time i will not excuse u,this time u
will be CHARGED IN THE COURT.
14 0

by deepakranamech
arr(sounds like ERR means error)+ rain...when you are going to walk without an
umbrella thats your error is charged to your parents.....
6 29

by bimal03

arraign ~ an error again; imagine you wrote some computer program which is giving you
error again and again.. so you are called by your boss (kind of court) for punishment.
5 0

by yokel

you first ARRANGE the suspects in front of the judge and start accusing them
4 7

by shaan123

AR(arrogantly)+REIGN(rule)...people who rule arrogantly and take law into their hands
should be brought before a court.......
3 0

by nileshdive

(ARRested+Rain) imagine a fellow arrested coz hes drenching in rain..how silly it is!!!
thats y it is easy to remember..hope this might help u out..
1 1

by baddu

your reign as the mob leader will end!

0 4

by karenrw

Concentrate on rain. Nowadays v accuse that rain s inadequate

0 0

by s.c.harish

police arrest, so court could arraign

0 0

by kalshiz

array
Short Definition : marshal; draw up in order; arrange in order; clothe splendidly; adorn;
N: fine clothes; ordered group; Ex. in battle array

Definition
(noun) an orderly arrangement
Example Sentence
an array of troops in battle order

Definition
(noun) an impressive display
Example Sentence
it was a bewildering array of books
his tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall

Definition
(noun) especially fine or decorative clothing
Synonyms : raiment , regalia

Definition
(noun) an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics

Definition
(verb) lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
Synonyms : lay out , range , set out
Example Sentence
lay out the clothes
lay out the arguments

Definition
(verb) align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
Synonyms : align

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for array

For secondary meaning .. " jese kehna . arrey wah kya kapde pehne hai ":)
6 6

by siddharth4484

array, ray always travels straight,like arranged in a line

arrears
Short Definition : being in debt; money that should have been paid; work that should
have been done

Definition
(noun) the state of being behind in payments
Example Sentence
an account in arrears

Definition
(noun) an unpaid overdue debt

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arrears

sounds like "err-years" and DEBT is the error that will take years to compensate
11 4

by murali89

sounds similar to 'in-tears', why? because of DEBT;

2 0

by findktk

arrears-CARRIER ..your carrier is in danger coz u r in debt..

2 6

by hardiksb

arrears, rear means behind, so we are behind in money,debt.

1 0

by praveenkatti16

arrhythmic
Short Definition : lacking rhythm or regularity; N. arrhythmia

Definition
(adj) lacking a steady rhythm
Synonyms : jerking , jerky
Example Sentence
an arrhythmic heartbeat

Definition
(adj) without regard for rhythm
Synonyms : arrhythmical

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arrhythmic

A(aginst-lack of)+rrhythmic. lacking rhythm

4 3

by abhims2

arr (sounds like ERR-ERROR) + rhythm ~ error or lacking of rhythm;

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by bimal03

arrogance
Short Definition : pride; haughtiness; ADJ. arrogant: unpleasantly self-important (with a
strong confidence in one's own importance and a lack of respect for other people)

Definition
(noun) overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Synonyms : haughtiness , hauteur , high-handedness , lordliness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arrogance

arrogance ~ error + ignorance; when you do some error yourself and ignore it ..but you
generally scold your juniors if they made any mistake, you are arrogant.
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by editor1

arroyo
Short Definition : gully; narrow channel formed by rainwater

Definition
(noun) a stream or brook

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arroyo

it is like a ----------> a row (of water)

23 4

by vikas_the_cool

'Arroyo' sounds like a famous toy - 'Yo Yo'; which has a 'Gully' - like shape to coil the
rope around.
7 11

by rizvi

ARROYO: are roya..(hey hes crying),so basically when u cry theres a small lane of water
flowing out
6 3

by mohit26041988
ab mat ro (please don't weep now), poori gali bhar di tuney to..
5 3

by userdce

i will memorise it as AREY ROY SIR ka ghar kon se GULLY mey hai.
5 1

by deepakranamech

it sounds like arre+ oye= my mom used to shout arre .. oye.. when we used to play in
channel formed by rain water.
2 11

by lakshmihs

Arroyo z like...Ar-Road-yo...Roadz hav many gully s..

1 10

by vidz

Best way is to relate this to the cricket fielding position - gully.. Say Ganguly always
stands at gully or arroyo
1 10

by Manikandan J

Its simple....A + River.

1 0

by Gregarious

ar+roya... roya is cry in hndi... there is a famous song of justin timberlake called "cry me
a river".. when you cry a river, that river forms a gully... hence the name
1 0

by Harika1993

arsenal
Short Definition : storage place for military equipment

Definition
(noun) all the weapons and equipment that a country has
Synonyms : armory , armoury

Definition
(noun) a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are
stored and training is given in the use of arms
Synonyms : armory , armoury

Definition
(noun) a place where arms are manufactured
Synonyms : armory , armoury

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arsenal

SENA(HINDI) ke use mai aane waala saaman

23 3

by gatz_funky

you know ARSENAL.... the famous football club..... the players shoot goals like a bullet
from a gun ... like ammunition storage
4 8

by virajparakh@gmail.com

arsenal ~ arms;
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by editor1

artery
Short Definition : blood-vessel; CF. vein
Definition
(noun) a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
Synonyms : arteria , arterial blood vessel

Definition
(noun) a major thoroughfare that bears important traffic

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for artery

an artist created an art of blood vessel

artful
Short Definition : exhibiting art or skill; deceitful; cunning; CF. artifice

Definition
(adj) not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
Synonyms : disingenuous
Example Sentence
an ambitious, disingenuous, philistine, and hypocritical operator,
who...exemplified...the most disagreeable traits of his time
a disingenuous excuse

Definition
(adj) marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft
Example Sentence
the artful dodger
an artful choice of metaphors

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for artful

spell it " art of fool(ing)" i.e in a cunning way

19 0

by venkatsrinu7

think of "arts and crafts" to get to crafty, clever, wily, etc.

1 2

by tivoli25

articulate
Short Definition : effective; distinct; expressing ideas clearly; having clear sounds;
having joints; Ex. articulate speech; V: express thoughts and feeling clearly; pronounce
clearly; unite by joints

Definition
(verb) provide with a joint
Synonyms : joint
Example Sentence
the carpenter jointed two pieces of wood

Definition
(verb) put into words or an expression
Synonyms : formulate , give voice , phrase , word
Example Sentence
He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees

Definition
(verb) speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
Synonyms : enounce , enunciate , pronounce , say , sound out
Example Sentence
She pronounces French words in a funny way
I cannot say `zip wire'
Can the child sound out this complicated word?

Definition
(verb) unite by forming a joint or joints
Example Sentence
the ankle bone articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle bones

Definition
(verb) express or state clearly
Synonyms : enunciate , vocalise , vocalize
Definition
(adj) expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language
Example Sentence
articulate speech
an articulate orator
articulate beings

Definition
(adj) consisting of segments held together by joints
Synonyms : articulated

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for articulate

arti kyun late...? now she really has to explain clearly or she is GONE !~
27 3

by friendofafriend

ariculate sounds like 'article + ate'. An article in a magazine or newspaper must be 'clear
and fluent in what they say'
11 0

by bookworm

articulate speech is 'artistic'...it attracts attention of ppl..

4 4

by kalyandheeraj

articulate ~ art + calculate; if you are good in art of speaking as well as good in
calculations (maths), you will be able to express yourself in a better way.
0 0

by editor1

art+late....although art takes time(late).......an art always conveys what the artist wanted to
speak clearly
0 1

by adityasree

aarti(pooja) kyon late??coz the pundit wasnt articulate..

0 1

by pulkit.rooney

artifice
Short Definition : deception; trickery

Definition
(noun) a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
Synonyms : ruse

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for artifice

ARTIFICE: sounds like artificial fish which is nothing but a trick.

35 7

by sandysuhy

artfice is like artificial..if artificial things are not real .it is a trick it look like real one but
it is a trick
9 0

by sumi12344

Artist like Hussain take huge Fees of their art and deceive the people
6 11

by ksameer_coep

art(ART)+ fice (SOUNDS LIKE FISH); fisherman know art of catching fish, they use
some clever techniques like giving them bait, and thus catch them, so offering bait to
fishes, a trick commonly used by fisherman.
4 0

by preetisoni2411

art of fixing.
4 3

by rd

ART+OF+ICE...how is ice....it's there in front of us for sometime and gets converted to

water....hence it's a kind of DECEPTION....
3 0

by nileshdive

read it like arti.fees artists like hussain and others charge high fees for crap art...its
nothing but deception n trickery baby ;)
2 3

by friendofafriend

AARTI FEES:girl called aarti is being asked for fees, for nothing, so clearly shes being
decieved or tricked
2 1

by mohit26041988

0 1

by nileshdive

artfice (artificial fishes in tanks)is like artificial..if artificial things are not real .it is a trick
it look like real one but it is a trick..
0 0

by RajeshBorkar

artisan
Short Definition : a manually skilled worker
Definition
(noun) a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
Synonyms : artificer , craftsman , journeyman

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for artisan

Arti(artist)+ san (son): Son of artist is manually skilled worker or craftsman.

22 4

by ria_anu123

artisan-partition...partition in our room can be made by only manually skilled worker

(carpenter)
2 2

by hardiksb

artisan sounds like artist..who is a manually skilled worker..

2 0

by jaiganesh

sounds like mason who is manually skilled worker.

0 4

by sandysuhy

artless
Short Definition : without guile; open and honest

Definition
(adj) characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
Synonyms : ingenuous
Example Sentence
an ingenuous admission of responsibility

Definition
(adj) simple and natural; without cunning or deceit
Example Sentence
an artless manner
artless elegance

Definition
(adj) showing lack of art
Example Sentence
an artless translation

Definition
(adj) (of persons) lacking art or knowledge
Synonyms : uncultivated , uncultured

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for artless

without the art of deception

7 0

by karenrw

art + less, without having any art(skill)

5 14

by abhims2

artful is cunning artless is opposite of artful not cunning OR HONEST

3 0

by sandu

art+less means not having many arts to understand very simple and natural.
2 0

by snrvarma315

Heart+ness=heartness, full of heart.

0 1

by swang012
decieving, tricking,fooling, all require ome kinda art..so antonym becums ATLESS
0 0

by mohit26041988

art+less = there is less art meaning so simple and natural in that art to understand
0 0

by sandy1278

artless = Not heartless = a + heartless = artless(open and h)

0 0

by ABHILAV

ascendancy
Short Definition : controlling influence; position of controlling influence; CF. in the
ascendant

Definition
(noun) the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
Synonyms : ascendance , ascendence , ascendency , control , dominance
Example Sentence
her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay
attention to her

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ascendancy

Ascend means to rise... as u rise, u always gain power...& den u dance :p

22 1

by LuvMnemonic

ascendancy... wife has ascendancy over her husband...she make him dance to her tune !
10 9

by friendofafriend
modification of above one . Husband having ascendancy over wife that is controlling her
and makin dance her at his tune
3 5

by vaichidrewar

1>2>3>4>5>6>7.. The numbers are arranged in ascending order with 2 ASCENDANCY

OVER 1 and hence controlling 1;
2 0

by gatz_funky

a scent which has a controlling influence, a-scend-ancy

1 2

by AndrewVarghese

ascendancy : i hv been ascended to higher position bcoz i can influence n control my

juniors effectively.
1 0

by deepakranamech

ascend ~ rising upward; when you rise to a senior position, you generally control your
juniors;
0 0

by editor1

rhymes with Presidency :P

0 0

by arnu.wish

ascertain
Short Definition : find out for certain; make certain

Definition
(verb) establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
Synonyms : determine , find , find out
Example Sentence
find the product of two numbers
 The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize

Definition
(verb) be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Synonyms : assure , check , control , ensure , insure , see , see to it
Example Sentence
He verified that the valves were closed
See that the curtains are closed
control the quality of the product

Definition
(verb) find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other
effort
Synonyms : check , determine , find out , learn , see , watch
Example Sentence
I want to see whether she speaks French
See whether it works
find out if he speaks Russian
Check whether the train leaves on time

Definition
(verb) learn or discover with certainty

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ascertain

When you have determined your chances of admission into a college AS CERTAIN, then
you have ASCERTAINed your chance to be 100%
11 2

by dornap

asCERTAIN means to make CERTAIN.

2 0

by dshefman

certain means a sure event... so a~scertain means that you are not sure, so find out
whether it will happen
2 0

by suhaskr

root is certain which means confident; sure; so meaning is confirm

1 1

by nikhilparasher

ascetic
Short Definition : practicing self-denial; avoiding physical pleasures and comforts;
austere; Ex. ascetic life of Buddhist monks; N. asceticism

Definition
(noun) someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
Synonyms : abstainer

Definition
(adj) pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline
Synonyms : ascetical
Example Sentence
ascetic practices

Definition
(adj) practicing great self-denial
Synonyms : ascetical , austere , spartan
Example Sentence
Be systematically ascetic...do...something for no other reason than that you would
rather not do it
a desert nomad's austere life
a spartan diet
a spartan existence

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ascetic

someone who leaves all AESTHETICs is an ascetic

23 18

by upadhyad

sounds like aceticremember acetic acid(vinegar)i.e., sour in taste, one who has made
is life sour in taste, i.e., away from pleasures for religious purposes
21 6

by nikhilparasher

Aastic(Opposite of Nastic) Is ascetic

7 4

by krazykunzi

ASS+SEPTIC(infected)....a person who has got highly SEPTIC ASS will be a

ASCETIC.......he cannot live a normal life....
2 4

by nileshdive

ascetic ~ acidic; he is living ascetic life by drinking and eating only acidic things (not
good in taste) and avoid anything have good taste.
0 0

by editor1

A Serious Clergy Excludes the taking (TIC) of material comforts from his life, and
practise rigid self-denial.
0 10

by joeyessoe

ascetic means nastik in hindi... remember amithabh bacchan's film nastik.. where doesn
believe in god
0 13

by girishkeshav

abstemious or abstemious zealot.

0 9

by swang012

Ascetic = Someone who lives ascetic life.

0 2

by shaktipada

ascribe
Short Definition : refer; attribute; assign

Definition
(verb) attribute or credit to
Synonyms : assign , attribute , impute
Example Sentence
We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare
People impute great cleverness to cats

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ascribe

Scribe means refer to ex. describe-refer to something and expalin. Monthly subscribption
to a magzine means referring to the mag wil be possible monthly
4 19

by abhims2

ascribe ~ sounds like prescribe, so ascribe is refer

2 1

by supal

doctor prescribe medicine if u fill well u ascribe doc :)

2 1

by ashu_wanna_own_gre

Take ascr=oscar award;so if I will win an Oscar I will ascribe it to my parents.

1 0

by AMER

ascribe : a script; We ascribed this script to it's author;

0 0

by editor1

ascribe ~ describe; you should also give a small description of person whom you are
going to give credit for his work.
0 0

by editor1

When you describe sth, In fact you ascribe some adjectives to him. and Vice Versa
0 0

by roozbeh33

aseptic
Short Definition : preventing infection; having a cleansing effect

Definition
(adj) free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms
Synonyms : sterile
Example Sentence
a sterile operating area
aseptic surgical instruments
aseptic surgical techniques

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aseptic

Antiseptic and aseptic is same

2 0

by yokel

a+septic which means removing or preventing septic

1 1

by Gaurav2010

ashen
Short Definition : ash-colored; deadly pale

Definition
(adj) anemic looking from illness or emotion
Synonyms : blanched , bloodless , livid , white
Example Sentence
a face turned ashen
the invalid's blanched cheeks
tried to speak with bloodless lips
a face livid with shock
lips...livid with the hue of death
lips white with terror
a face white with rage

Definition
(adj) made of wood of the ash tree

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ashen

split like ash coloured hen.

4 10

by sandysuhy

when ever you talk about ASH, SALLU becomes a HEN...i.e., pale, or may be angry
expressing an emotion.
2 0

by mohit26041988

whenever ASH(aishwarya rai)sees en(yen-japanese currency) her face becomes ashen

0 3

by mit006
asinine
Short Definition : stupid; Ex. asinine remarks

Definition
(adj) devoid of intelligence
Synonyms : fatuous , inane , mindless , vacuous

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for asinine

if u get NINE out of ASI(80) u r surely an ASININE(stupid)

39 0

by mit006

Sounds like ASS+NINE = as FOOLISH as nine ASSES

25 7

by tanay

sounds like ASIN(gajini actress) + MINE ...if u tell ppl that asin is mine, they will call u
stupid.
12 2

by karthikarao

as(ASS)+inine; focus on ass - A TYPE OF DONKEY AND DONKEYS OR ASS ARE

GENERALLY STUPID in nature.
8 0

by preetisoni2411

asinine:asin(south actress)is a stupid actress

6 12

by nihari309

A fool teaching a ASS how to speak NINE.

5 0

by userdce

as(s)-i-nine. So if some one is 9 times ass(dunkey), surely he is stupid

3 5

by rhasan

no matter how much u tell an ASS 'IN IN' it ultimately understands an 'out' because it is
an asinine.
2 0

by mit006

Nine ball playing requires holes. So Ass+Nine =Ass+hole =Asshole

1 2

by shadip

When you commit "a-sin" & you say you did "nine" of them, you surely are "stupid"
1 0

by sonalrulzzzz

asiNINE-nine, thenumber that represents the nuetral gender.people with this gender
generally act stupid..im sorry ,if it is stupid..hehehe
0 17

by sriharisharma

asinine means a +sin + nine.person who is doing sine again and again for nine times he is
stupid.....

askance
Short Definition : with a sideways or indirect look (with disapproval or distruct); Ex.
look askance at

Definition
(adj) (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion
or envy
Synonyms : askant , asquint , sidelong , squint , squint-eyed , squinty
Example Sentence
her eyes with their misted askance look
sidelong glances

Definition
(adv) with suspicion or disapproval
Example Sentence
he looked askance at the offer

Definition
(adv) with a side or oblique glance
Example Sentence
did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for askance

askance.. reminds u of the word GLANCE..so when u want to glance at someone , u look
SIDEWAYS or give a INDIRECT LOOK..
39 3

by kvsharat

When you want to take a girl out for a date and are very hesitant to ask her about it, then
you make up your mind and ASK her with a glANCE..i.e not looking directly into her
eyes...hence ASKANCE is looking sideways or indirectly.
6 1

by dornap

ASKew + glANCE
5 0

by userdce

ASKANCE = ASKEW
1 0

by dshefman
ask+an(ANN)+ce(SE) ...if something happens..and u suspect ann....but since you are
angry on her ,you dont want to talk and look at her ,so u take your friend help .you say
him"ask ann se bhai" kahi usne to nahi kiya ye sab.
0 4

by preetisoni2411

u r viewing her with suspicion

0 4

by preetisoni2411

so here u are indirectly...looking at her or in other u are viewing

0 1

by preetisoni2411

when u dont know an answer in exam u look here n der to ask someone...ASKance
0 0

by prathima1990

askew
Short Definition : crookedly; slanted; at an angle

Definition
(adj) turned or twisted toward one side
Synonyms : awry , cockeyed , lopsided , skew-whiff , wonky
Example Sentence
a...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry
his wig was, as the British say, skew-whiff

Definition
(adv) turned or twisted to one side
Synonyms : awry , skew-whiff
Example Sentence
rugs lying askew
with his necktie twisted awry
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for askew

Also it can b taken as SCREW which is not straight,it is bent, zigzag etc
17 2

by gatz_funky

as+kew....kew..sounds like key......as we know all the keys are somewhat twisted in shape
4 4

by preetisoni2411

a +skew; skewed : means something which is not straight and leveled...something which
is crooked
4 1

by preetisoni2411

"Ask You"??? Never, you give crooked answers.

3 1

by anujpathania

Ass + Que [line]: Ek line me jab sab ass honge to vo straight nahi hogi...vo tirchi hogi
1 0

by amitkhanna

0 0

by krishnakant

asperity
Short Definition : sharpness; roughness; severity (of temper or weather); Ex. asperities
of a Russian winter

Definition
(noun) something hard to endure
Synonyms : grimness , hardship , rigor , rigorousness , rigour , rigourousness ,
severeness , severity
Example Sentence
the asperity of northern winters

Definition
(noun) harshness of manner
Synonyms : sharpness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for asperity

Asperity can be thought of as A spear with severity. i.e Sharpness

46 5

by gforce19

asperity = austerity; meanings are also same.

12 21

by rizvi

As+per+IT(software industry)is well known for their harshness in layoff

9 3

by r_saurabh

aspiri + ty : aspiriN; ASPIRIN - IS given when there is SEVERE pAIN OR headache;

6 0

by preetisoni2411

ASPIRIN....aspirin is a drug taken to get rid of headache....hence when life brings

ASPERITY(headache) in your life you take ASPIRIN....
2 0

by nileshdive

as+per+it+y.. as per it is.. anyway it maybe, you have to endure it, even if it's too harsh
2 0

by yourbikash

asPERIty- chk the word PERI,peri,take it as perinial.perinial ,means highest point,thats

the tip.how is a tip? Ans-its sharp.
1 39

by sriharisharma

ASPerity has asp(venomous snake) in it. So features of asp i.e sharpness, roughness. If it
bites we will have 'SEVERE' consequences
1 2

by Nagakishore

Remember in Dumb and Dumber the ASPERITY of the ride to ASPEN on the scooter
when Lloyd peed on Harry and they had icecicles in their noses.
1 1

by dshefman

picture a woman beating someone over the head with ASPARAGUS.

1 0

by Jackery

asperity= (as) as (per) per (ity) duty, it can be read as AS PER DUTY,so anyone who is in
duty is naturally goes by the rules,harsh,severe.
1 0

by ironman

Have aspri(N) + with ty(TEA) after a rough day at work/school!

1 0

by pacdee

think about aspartic acid, PH is 4.0 midrange so is harsh,irritable

1 0

by pacdee
acid se relate karo
0 3

by amit_chauhan3011

Harshly said -> "As per tea you are not invited".
0 2

by anujpathania

As + per + ty(the) rules. It is a phrase which is generally said in a harsh or critical tone.
0 2

by Adrastos

0 0

by nileshdive

aspersion
Short Definition : slanderous remark; Ex. cast aspersions on

Definition
(noun) a disparaging remark
Synonyms : slur
Example Sentence
in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile
aspersion
it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his
virility

Definition
(noun) an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
Synonyms : calumny , defamation , denigration , slander

Definition
(noun) the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
Synonyms : sprinkling

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aspersion

Sounds like ass-person, if you defame someone you make them look like an ass.

Another way to the say the same thing:

Make a person look like an ass by defaming them.
52 0

by Yank

As + persion ~ Ass + person; calling someone As(s)pers[i]on means passing slanderous

remark
10 0

by abhims2

If you want to slander a person you say ASS to a PERSON

4 0

by dilshad

aspirant
Short Definition : seeker after position or status

Definition
(noun) an ambitious and aspiring young person
Synonyms : aspirer , hopeful , wannabe , wannabee
Example Sentence
a lofty aspirant
two executive hopefuls joined the firm
the audience was full of Madonna wannabes

Definition
(adj) desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
Synonyms : aspiring , wishful
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aspirant

aspire a position
5 0

by italyazzurre44

aspire
Short Definition : seek to attain (position or status); long for; Ex. aspire to become
president; Ex. aspire to/after the leadership

Definition
(verb) have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
Synonyms : aim , draw a bead on , shoot for

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aspire

aspire sounds like vampire which always aspire for blood

12 1

by ashish8417

[aspire sounds like inspire] Inspire yourself to aim(aspire) toward the goal.
3 0

by paula_3004

aspire sounds similar to asfire........so an aim will glow in evryperson as a fire:)

0 0

by pramodkalvala

assail
Short Definition : assault

Definition
(verb) attack someone physically or emotionally
Synonyms : assault , attack , set on
Example Sentence
The mugger assaulted the woman
Nightmares assailed him regularly

Definition
(verb) launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
Synonyms : attack
Example Sentence
Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II
Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week

Definition
(verb) attack in speech or writing
Synonyms : assault , attack , lash out , round , snipe
Example Sentence
The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for assail

take 'sail' from 'assail'- for begining an war many warships are sailed to the warfront
12 9

by yokel

assailant is common word in newspaper for mumbai attackers

8 1

by bugmenot

try to remember with misail

7 8

by Born2GRE

ass + ail...ail means which causes bodily suffering...ail to ass

7 3

by sharad27
giving an AILment in one's ASS
3 1

by mit006

A 90% SALE(discount) made evryone in town attack(assail) the shopping mall.

1 1

by paula_3004

assail ~ a sale; a customer argued with sales person of the store using force and bad
words.
0 0

by editor1

ass+ail. To cause somebody's ass to ail, this can only be done by assaulting someone!
0 0

by KshitijKhurana

ass + ail >>> in hindi yane "gaand maarna", kisi ki gaand baaton se ya usey maarkar mari
jatti hai..
0 0

by RajeshBorkar

pardon....oil(AIL) in the ass(ASS)may be indicative of an assault

0 0

by eagle

an ASS AILed you by attacking.

0 0

by tuhinboss

assay
Short Definition : analyze (to discover what materials are present); evaluate (soil or ore)
Definition
(noun) an appraisal of the state of affairs
Synonyms : check
Example Sentence
they made an assay of the contents
a check on its dependability under stress

Definition
(noun) a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components

Definition
(noun) a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance

Definition
(noun) a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to
determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of
infectious agents or antibodies etc.

Definition
(verb) analyze (chemical substances)

Definition
(verb) make an effort or attempt
Synonyms : attempt , essay , seek , try
Example Sentence
He tried to shake off his fears
The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
The police attempted to stop the thief
He sought to improve himself
She always seeks to do good in the world

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for assay

its not like mnemonic...just rem tis saying"ASSAY THE ESSAY"..it means evaluate the
essay
28 2

by manisha selvam

assay ~ SOUNDS SIMILAR TO ESSAY; and you have been asked to analyze an essay.
6 0

by aniruddha_chaudhari

ESSAY...we write ESSAY to TEST our thinking,writing level...hence ASSAY means to

TEST.......
4 1

by nileshdive

ASSAY = ASSEss+trY
3 6

by sharif2059

we are asked to write ESSAYS in GRE, so as to TEST our thinking level and the
COMPOSITION of thoughts..
2 0

by RajeshBorkar

when I ASSAYED the ESSAY she'd given me, I found numerous grammatical as well as
logical error in it
1 0

by melancholica

say,is jus a say..ifu say it AS it is said,its assay.that means giving more presure to the
word say,using AS.
0 24

by sriharisharma

assay = a say : if u have to say sth then u will have to analyze it first
0 5

by Ishan1
assent
Short Definition : agree; accept; N. assessment

Definition
(noun) agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
Synonyms : acquiescence
Example Sentence
he gave his assent eagerly
a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly

Definition
(verb) to agree or express agreement
Synonyms : accede , acquiesce
Example Sentence
The Maestro assented to the request for an encore

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for assent

as + sent, when You are sending anywhere you will agree by this decision.
8 3

by Taib

assent to buy accent(hyundai's famous car).

5 2

by vagguu

assent ~ as sent; press editor agreed and published the article as we have sent without any
modifications.
0 0

by editor1

U're agree as to send(sent) this love letter to that girl

0 0

by SAHADAT
when you take some thing from someone you "agree" to send it back to then "as-sent"
0 0

by Harika1993

assert
Short Definition : state strongly or positively; demand recognition of (rights, claims,
etc.); make a claim to (by forceful action); Ex. assert one's independence

Definition
(verb) state categorically
Synonyms : asseverate , maintain

Definition
(verb) to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Synonyms : affirm , aver , avow , swan , swear , verify
Example Sentence
Before God I swear I am innocent

Definition
(verb) insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized
Synonyms : put forward
Example Sentence
Women should assert themselves more!

Definition
(verb) assert to be true
Synonyms : insist
Example Sentence
The letter asserts a free society

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for assert

101
6 15

by K.NAGAABHISHEK

assiduous
Short Definition : diligent

Definition
(adj) marked by care and persistent effort
Synonyms : sedulous
Example Sentence
her assiduous attempts to learn French
assiduous research
sedulous pursuit of legal and moral principles

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for assiduous

assiduous+ass+in+the+dust.a donkey working hard in the dust.meaning hard working or

industrious or diligent
35 11

by logic87

if u get "assi" i.e 80%, u sure r a hardworkin nd ASSIduous :P

14 1

by massb

as+Siduo+us: If you know the meaning of Sedulous, which means diligentm,

hardworking. One can find the same word in Assiduous too. AS+SEDUOL+OUS. ASS is
also a trigger, Hardworking as an ASS or a donkey
7 3

by tenzingocha

Ass is donkey and donkey is hardworking.

5 0

by sanjeev
if u get "assi" i.e 80% u Sure r hardworkin and ASSIduous
5 2

by massb

assiduous= "as i am doing" persistant effort to master Vocab

2 2

by buriro

diligent assitant
2 1

by swang012

You hope your ASSIstant will work as ASSIDUOUSLY as an ASS.

2 0

by dshefman

when u handle Acid then u show constant and careful attention

2 0

by ankitkhandelwal2k

ass dual: like working your ass off,hardworking ,diligent,sedulous

1 0

by laaptu

I will add to logic87, that acid means vigorous, so doing work vigorously ....
0 16

by gatz_funky

assi + duous >> assi (in hindi 80), u do work with 80% efficiency.. means u r
hardworking
0 0

by RajeshBorkar
ass+i+do i work like an ass i.e. i am hard working
0 0

by parthrsingh

dont know why does everyone use the word ASS for alll words,,as there are many words
starting from that it leads to confusion..wake up guys
0 0

by akshayakshay

sounds like ACID..acid must be handled with care and effort!

0 0

by akshayakshay

spell it as assi dus so assi (80) + dus(10) - 90.. to get 90 % u hav to work hard!!
0 0

by tushk1990

assimilate
Short Definition : absorb; take
(food) into the body and digest it; understand (knowledge) completely and be able to use
properly; cause to become homogeneous (the people of a country or race in the wasy of
behaving or

Definition
(verb) take up mentally
Synonyms : absorb , ingest , take in
Example Sentence
he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe

Definition
(verb) become similar to one's environment
Example Sentence
Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly
Definition
(verb) make similar
Example Sentence
This country assimilates immigrants very quickly

Definition
(verb) take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
Synonyms : imbibe

Definition
(verb) become similar in sound
Example Sentence
The nasal assimilates to the following consonant

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for assimilate

assimilate.. sounds like accumulate..so getting (accumulating) similar things together..

9 2

by angel

try to [as]similate means try to be similar to something may be food habits, language or
behaviour.
5 0

by abhims2

assimiliate...similar.
4 1

by rd

Assimilate sound like asse+millao so that it cause to be homogeneous or absorb.

2 2

by shakti26may

AS+I+M(am)+LATE so I have to "absorb" the syllabubs quickly

1 0

by ds007ol

When you assimilate how to simulate an ass, you will be assimilated into our community
(Ass Simulators)

assuage
Short Definition : mak less severe; ease or lessen (pain); satisfy (hunger); soothe (anger)

Definition
(verb) cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
Synonyms : appease , conciliate , gentle , gruntle , lenify , mollify , pacify ,
placate
Example Sentence
She managed to mollify the angry customer

Definition
(verb) satisfy (thirst)
Synonyms : allay , quench , slake
Example Sentence
The cold water quenched his thirst

Definition
(verb) provide physical relief, as from pain
Synonyms : alleviate , palliate , relieve
Example Sentence
This pill will relieve your headaches

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for assuage

ass-usage in the toilet gives huge relief

98 2

by vik24cool

ass means donkey... donkey's usage give huge relief from carrying loads
21 7

by iet.saket@gmail.com

a+sewage provides the relief ;) hope u get it

10 15

by ashay.ut

assuage .....sounds like AT YOUR AGE. imagine a nurse is ASSUAGING a 70 year old
PATIENT and saying "AT YOUR AGE you should take some rest"
7 0

by preetisoni2411

"as u (you) age ~ grow old" your excitement temper etc come down
6 0

by kaarvannan

assuage>as+u+age.. The PAIN of your son's death will REDUCE in future as you
age(become older)
4 1

by paula_3004

hey angel.. think of assuage as ass+usage (while we do potty). we do feel relieved and
satisfied right.
2 5

by userdce

when somebody gives massage we feel relief and satisfied..keep it simple silly:)
2 0

by worldisunderme

As Sewage- released waste is no waste in your house. Yey! What a relief.

1 1

by otimuz
assuage: asoooage :: soothing
1 0

by Venu.D

It sounds similar like Sausage ...So when you eat sausage u feel relief.
1 0

by ajayrulez

it must be assured that aging people get assuage

0 2

by machinist

ass + usage >>> ass usage is to sit on it... it provides relief from pain by providing
cushion to our body..
0 0

by RajeshBorkar

assuage
0 0

by lee_siva89

We tend to feel "less pain" in our "ass" as we "age". assuage = to lessen the pain
0 0

by omid605

assumption
Short Definition : something taken for granted; the taking over or taking possession of;
Ex. her assumption of power; V. assume

Definition
(noun) a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
Synonyms : premise , premiss
Example Sentence
on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play
Definition
(noun) a hypothesis that is taken for granted
Synonyms : supposal , supposition
Example Sentence
any society is built upon certain assumptions

Definition
(noun) the act of taking possession of or power over something
Synonyms : laying claim
Example Sentence
his assumption of office coincided with the trouble in Cuba
the Nazi assumption of power in 1934
he acquired all the company's assets for ten million dollars and the assumption of
the company's debts

Definition
(noun) celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up
into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern
Orthodox Church
Synonyms : assumption of mary , august 15

Definition
(noun) (Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her
earthly life had ended

Definition
(noun) audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
Synonyms : effrontery , presumption , presumptuousness
Example Sentence
he despised them for their presumptuousness

Definition
(noun) the act of assuming or taking for granted
Example Sentence
your assumption that I would agree was unwarranted
assurance
Short Definition : firm statement that something is certainly true

Definition
(noun) freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
Synonyms : authority , confidence , self-assurance , self-confidence , sureness
Example Sentence
his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular
after that failure he lost his confidence
she spoke with authority

Definition
(noun) a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
Synonyms : pledge
Example Sentence
an assurance of help when needed
signed a pledge never to reveal the secret

Definition
(noun) a statement intended to inspire confidence
Example Sentence
the President's assurances were not respected

Definition
(noun) a British term for some kinds of insurance

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for assurance

a SURE + ran (RUN) : so people are sure that your government will RUN for all 5 years,
because people have confidence in you.
1 0

by preetisoni2411

ASSURANCE = Term for some kinds of insurance; relating to assure => to make sure
0 0

by bidhan_buet
asteroid
Short Definition : small planet

Definition
(noun) any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move
around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)

Definition
(adj) shaped like a star
Synonyms : star-shaped

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for asteroid

remember small device's world is android

1 0

by swap.kamble

astigmatism
Short Definition : eye defect which prevents proper focus; OP. stigmatism

Definition
(noun) (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation
of the cornea; common in nearsighted people
Synonyms : astigmia

Definition
(noun) (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to
converge in a single focal point
Synonyms : astigmia

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for astigmatism

STIGMA is "a symbol of disgrace or infamy" so Astigmatism is lack of seeing STIGMA
or "impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea"
2 13

by userdce

astigmatism ~ without stigma (related to eye)

0 0

by editor1

ASTIGMATISM = Asti (Against) + GMAT + ISM; i.e Against of who is taking gmat
exam is a evil work for development of human resource.
0 1

by shaktipada

astral
Short Definition : relating to the stars

Definition
(adj) being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
Synonyms : stellar
Example Sentence
an astral body
stellar light

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for astral

u know astrology..... study of ones future based on the stars.... ASTRAL...astrology

19 0

by virajparakh@gmail.com

aSTRAl ~ check the letters in capital, i.e. STRA, jumble it a bit, STAR..so related to
stars.
3 0

by sriharisharma
AS_SATRS, celestial,remote,sidereal,starlike,visionary..

astringent
Short Definition : binding; causing contraction (stopping bleeding); harsh or severe;
stringent; Ex. astringent criticism

Definition
(noun) a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
Synonyms : astringent drug , styptic

Definition
(adj) sour or bitter in taste
Synonyms : acerb , acerbic

Definition
(adj) tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
Example Sentence
astringent cosmetic lotions

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for astringent

aStringent- stringent means harsh ,severe..so we can probly remember like this..
20 6

by sriharisharma

the word to look for is "string" in astringent....what is a string used for? to bind to things
together
15 2

by anshulnirvana

astringent ~ a strict agent; an agent who is harsh

3 0

by varla

atringent = a sting agent = binding force

3 2

by buriro

A conSTRIctiNG AGENT = ASTRINGENT

1 1

by dshefman

"Astring" sounds similar to "Constrict"-to cramp, squeeze, bind, or tighten.

0 3

by KOGrad

astringent sounds like pungent. Pungent odor of acid. So acidic esp comments, close to
acerbic
0 2

by aroraraman309

astronomical
Short Definition : enormously large or extensive

Definition
(adj) relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
Synonyms : astronomic
Example Sentence
astronomic telescope

Definition
(adj) inconceivably large
Synonyms : astronomic , galactic

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for astronomical

ASTRO (means STARS)+ NOMICAL...and we all know that stars are many times bigger
in shape than our solar systems member's.
3 0

by preetisoni2411

astute
Short Definition : wise; shrewd; keen; seeing quickly something that is to one's
advantage

Definition
(adj) marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
Synonyms : sharp , shrewd
Example Sentence
a smart businessman
an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease
he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their
overthrow

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for astute

A(MEANS NOT)+STU(STUPID)..well think of someone who is NOT STUPID,MEANS

he is very WISE ,AND INTELLIGENT.
60 4

by preetisoni2411

Sounds like statue. some politicians are wise and shrewd to built their own statues. they
clearly see the advantage.
8 2

by pcsjith

It an also b remembered by ACUTE, that has the same meaning, sharp,shrewd.

6 6

by gatz_funky

US+TUTE(teach)...when you ask someone to teach you, that person must be ASTUTE i.e
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to
one's advantage...
3 1

by nileshdive

astute=ASs+CHUT someone who uses both efficiently is an astute

1 7

by mit006

a + statue.. Mayawati installing so many of her statues.. she is really a wise and astute
politician..
1 1

by yourbikash

Astute read it as "A salute i.e. to get a salute for your efforts, you need to be shrewd, wise
& sharp.
1 0

by hitsgits

a stute ~ a status; to reach high status you has to be sharp and shrewd.
0 0

by editor1

sounds like PROSTITUTE! they will b sharp enough ! ...to attract customers ;)
0 0

by akshayakshay

asunder
Short Definition : into parts; apart; V. sunder

Definition
(adj) widely separated especially in space
Example Sentence
as wide asunder as pole from pole
Definition
(adv) into parts or pieces
Synonyms : apart
Example Sentence
he took his father's watch apart
split apart
torn asunder

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for asunder

When u sit on something, as it is UNDER ur ASS it breaks apart due to pressure

(ASUNDER> ASS+UNDER)
35 2

by BNS

Entry of a + sunder(beautiful) girl can break boys hearts.

10 0

by prats_rocks

UNDER your ASs ur body is DIVIDED into 2 parts into legs

6 8

by mit006

Asunder reminds me the word Thunder. The result of thunder is everything breaks apart
into many parts. In the same way Asunder means into parts, apart
3 1

by yokel

if u remember this statement, famous one, "Under and apart "...im sure u can remember
it...
2 33

by sriharisharma

itne SUNDAR watch ko tod diya

2 3

by ranjanron
a = thunder sunder sound like thunder so it seperates int
0 8

by ravi_ram

remember the word thunder....(loud sound of a thunder broke my ear apart),,,

0 1

by ranuclarke

asylum
Short Definition : place of refuge or shelter; protection (religious or political)

Definition
(noun) a shelter from danger or hardship
Synonyms : refuge , sanctuary

Definition
(noun) a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person
Synonyms : insane asylum , institution , mental home , mental hospital , mental
institution , psychiatric hospital

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for asylum

asylum sounds like slum...people living in slums need place for shelter,refuge, or
protection during rainy season from rain.
8 0

by sindhuja

remember poor people's movie slumdog..

2 1

by swap.kamble

sounds like a-slum. refuge look like slums

1 0

by rhasan

asymmetric
Short Definition : not identical on both sides of a dividing central line

Definition
(adj) characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or
components
Synonyms : asymmetrical

atavism
Short Definition : resemblance to remote ancestors rather than to parents; reversion to an
earlier type; throwback; ADJ. atavistic

Definition
(noun) a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
Synonyms : reversion , throwback

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for atavism

by ATAVISM you should remember AVATAR, i.e. you are an avatar(incarnation) of one
of your ancestors...
66 6

by nikhilthewanderer

if u r eating ata instead of chapaties like early ancestors did..its atavism

9 3

by Ishan1

a(again)+ta(that-earlier)+vism(vision)
4 18

by dgsenthilkumar
at(distant,remote)+vis(look/resemblance)
0 4

by avis484

Again TA(the) ancestors are VISible

0 5

by mit006

atheistic
Short Definition : denying the existence of God; N. atheism

Definition
(adj) rejecting any belief in gods
Synonyms : atheistical , unbelieving

Definition
(adj) related to or characterized by or given to atheism
Synonyms : atheist , atheistical
Example Sentence
atheist leanings

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for atheistic

a "without" + theos "a god"; someone who says this world is surviving without GOD,
actually he is DENYING THE EXISTENCE OF GOD
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by preetisoni2411

atone
Short Definition : make amends for; pay for; Ex. atone for

Definition
(verb) make amends for
Synonyms : aby , abye , expiate
Example Sentence
expiate one's sins

Definition
(verb) turn away from sin or do penitence
Synonyms : repent

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for atone

at+own(one) - he realised his mistake 'at' his 'own' and wanted to make amends for it..
32 5

by karthipk

remember in the movie "king" brahmanandam scolds trisha AH TONE enti,later he

AMENDS his words after nagarjuna beats him up! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don't give mnemonics
using stupid tamil (or what so ever those may be ) movies !!
11 16

by yastej

atone ~ at stone; imagine someone throws a stone on (at)someone else and then realizes
his mistake. So, he atones.
4 1

by aman.khippal

When u use harsh words for ur girl ,later u REPENT for that before her with A TONE that
sounds pleasing
3 2

by BNS

A TONE- u gotta make amends in ur eating habits to tone up ur body..if u are fat
2 1

by shivangi

He ATTAINED moxa by leaving his sins

1 1

by ranjanron

AT-ON(c)E, your boyfriend is ready to "pay for" you. Also, AT-ON(c)E, u realize your
mistakes & "make amendments for" it.
1 0

by sonalrulzzzz

at+one(once) he realized his mistake n wanted to ammend for the same

0 0

by sagar.kanani

One puts all the blames AT ONE

0 0

by dilshad

atrocity
Short Definition : brutal deed; ADJ. atrocious

Definition
(noun) the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
Synonyms : atrociousness , barbarity , barbarousness , heinousness

Definition
(noun) an act of atrocious cruelty
Synonyms : inhumanity

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for atrocity

divide it like.atro(sounds like metro)+city ...and we always get the news of brutel and
cruel behaviour ..from METRO (ATRO)CITIES...
20 7

by preetisoni2411
Remember TROY-CITY, if have seen the Hollywood movie Troy, you can remember this
easily.In Troy, Greek destroyed everything,killed thousands of unarmed man,children etc
8 0

by gatz_funky

atro + city -- city where cruel (brutal) acts are done

3 0

by raki

1. 2. (m) 3. (f) 4. &

1 0

by krishnakant

remember the law of atrocity in India---the law for inhumanity

0 0

by milinddhoke

atrophy
Short Definition : wasting away; V: weaken and lose flesh and muscle (through lack of
blood or lack of use)

Definition
(noun) a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
Synonyms : wasting , wasting away

Definition
(noun) any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
Synonyms : withering

Definition
(verb) undergo atrophy
Example Sentence
Muscles that are not used will atrophy
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for atrophy

One who works hard all the time can win a trophy but one who WASTES time n doesn't
work hard cannot(A) win the TROPHY
16 3

by BNS

a TRophy is wasted after it is won as it is kept for a long time nt used

14 6

by ranjanron

A + trophy; Even after many years of practice, he didn't win a trophy, so that was just
wastage of his energy.
8 0

by raani

He always dreamt of winning A Trophy,but did not work for it. So, he
ATROPHied(wasted) his time and got an ATROPHY(weak muscle) instead of a trophy.
2 4

by aunik

he lost his muscle became weak wasted his time then he won a+trophy
1 11

by K.NAGAABHISHEK

the word is pronounced like "at+your+feet" So picture something withering away or

decaying and falling at your feet. For a more bizarre image picture yourself decaying
1 0

by CrysClear

if a part of your body or sth else become ATROPHIED, it is no longer used and u can gift
it away as TROPHY
1 0

by melancholica
attentive
Short Definition : alert and watchful; listening carefully; paying attention; considerate;
thoughtful; politely helpful; Ex. attentive audience; Ex. He was attentive to the old lady;
N. attentions: act of courtesy and c

Definition
(adj) (often followed by `to') giving care or attention
Example Sentence
attentive to details
the nurse was attentive to her patient
an attentive suitor

Definition
(adj) taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
Synonyms : heedful , paying attention , thoughtful
Example Sentence
heedful of the warnings
so heedful a writer
heedful of what they were doing

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for attentive

attentive comes from "attention"..so remember when a conference...they say "Attention

Please"...
1 2

by graduatestudent

for remembering the helpful part:at+TENT+give..the asked the tent u gave u were polite
and helpful

attenuate
Short Definition : make thin; weaken

Definition
(verb) weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance)
Synonyms : rarefy
Definition
(verb) become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude

Definition
(adj) reduced in strength
Synonyms : attenuated , faded , weakened
Example Sentence
the faded tones of an old recording

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for attenuate

If tenu(=you) eat(ate) less you will attenuate

8 4

by bhardwajrk

AT+TEN+YOU+ATE(gutkha,drugs)....if at the age of ten you start eating gutkha,drugs,

you will become weaker day by day and will waste your life....
3 1

by nileshdive

attenuate...A+tenu(TEND)+ate(past form of eat,eaten(P.P))..well if bacteria TEND TO

EAT (degrade)your body,that is A indication of your weak IMMUNE SYSTEM.
2 4

by preetisoni2411

attenuate ~ at ten + you + ate; if you will eat only at 10 PM (once in a day), you will
attenuate.
0 0

by editor1

attenuate=attention+u+(h)ate ==>> if nobody give attention to you and every body hates
you, you'll be weakened
0 0

by disaster
attest
Short Definition : testify; bear witness

Definition
(verb) provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or
external attributes
Synonyms : certify , demonstrate , evidence , manifest
Example Sentence
His high fever attested to his illness
The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication
This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness

Definition
(verb) authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
Example Sentence
I attest this signature

Definition
(verb) give testimony in a court of law
Synonyms : bear witness , take the stand , testify

Definition
(verb) establish or verify the usage of
Example Sentence
This word is not attested until 1993

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for attest

Remember, how during your college admissions and form submissions you had to get
your Mark sheets and DOB certificates attested by a GAZETTED officer.. those for done
to authenticate them or to affirm them as true or genuine.
11 0

by aka.bhagvanji

A +TTEST(TEST)...ATTEST IS TO TESTIFY your originality.

2 3

by preetisoni2411

we get "attested" stamp on our certificates(xerox copies) from coll, which means
affirm(confirm) that our originals are with them
0 0

by divyareddy janga

attire
Short Definition : clothe; N: clothing; array; apparel

Definition
(noun) clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
Synonyms : dress , garb
Example Sentence
formal attire
battle dress

Definition
(verb) put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
Synonyms : deck out , deck up , dress up , fancy up , fig out , fig up , get up ,
gussy up , overdress , prink , rig out , tog out , tog up , trick out , trick up
Example Sentence
She never dresses up, even when she goes to the opera
The young girls were all fancied up for the party

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for attire

May be you get robbed and lose all your clothes so cover yourself with A TIRE= Attire.
2 2

by shadip

a(ALL)+ttire(TRIED)....so you have TRIED ALL kind of CLOTHES ,but nothing fits
you.
1 4

by preetisoni2411

the holy attire...!!

0 2

by sriharisharma

attire ~ at hire; if you are going at a job fair to hire someone, you should wear good
formal clothes.
0 0

by editor1

while attach(att) tire ure cloths will get dirty. so u will probably go to ure house and
change clothes
0 1

by friendofafriend

attribute
Short Definition : essential quality; V: ascribe; explain

Definition
(noun) a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
Synonyms : dimension , property
Example Sentence
self-confidence is not an endearing property

Definition
(noun) an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity

Definition
(verb) attribute or credit to
Synonyms : ascribe , assign , impute
Example Sentence
We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare
 People impute great cleverness to cats

Definition
(verb) decide as to where something belongs in a scheme
Synonyms : assign
Example Sentence
The biologist assigned the mushroom to the proper class

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for attribute

sounds like contribute...well anyone who has got the essential quality (of being
educated)..can CONTRIBUTE alot the national growth.
3 7

by preetisoni2411

paying tribute to someone, is a good quality.

2 0

by sriharisharma

attribute-tribute (giving credit for)

1 0

by santosh pokhrel

attrition
Short Definition : rubbing away by friction; gradual decrease in numbers or strength;
reduction in the work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by
means of harassment; Ex. a war of attrition

Definition
(noun) erosion by friction
Synonyms : abrasion , corrasion , detrition

Definition
(noun) the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
Synonyms : abrasion , detrition , grinding

Definition
(noun) sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
Synonyms : contriteness , contrition

Definition
(noun) a wearing down to weaken or destroy
Example Sentence
a war of attrition

Definition
(noun) the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for attrition

it is rythemic to NUTRITION- so rem it as ATRRUTION IS A

MAL_NUTRITION,which weakens people's strength
25 5

by hidus

sounds like 'at + recession'. 'At recession' time companies are at 'attrition' i.e, 'gradual
weakening or wearing away'
14 0

by bookworm

attrition = at + rition (sounds like RATION); Due to flood, ration is available in very
limited amount. there is a shortage of food everywhere in our city.
3 0

by sasidhar

attrition has 2 meanings 1: at + friction = rubbing away by friction 2. attrition =

malnutrition = decreasing strength of ppl (in workforce or opponent)
3 2

by friendofafriend

attrition sounds like CONTRIBUTION,.. so you have contributed alot in your company's
performance to decrese the trade deficit.
1 4

by preetisoni2411

Sounds link Adulteration, which decrease the strength of purity.

1 2

by shahidsidd

If you ATTRIbute your success in school to tuiTION(generally dull students attend

private tuition)means you cant do anything on your own, so in future your salary numbers
will be very low :P
1 0

by fanatic

the ATTRIbutes of an ION gets decreased when it gets rubbed

0 1

by mit006

see trite in it which means overuse which results in wearing away of surface...
0 0

by Ishan1

attrition= at + tri +ti +on; at tripple transmit flag on i.e .

0 0

by shaktipada

attrition = at + tir(tripple) + ti (transmit flage) + on; Tripple transmit flag is on; i.e more
friction at the path.
0 0

by shaktipada
attrition is like attack + friction, causing it to wear off or weaken
0 0

by atiffva

atypical
Short Definition : not normal; not typical

Definition
(adj) not representative of a group, class, or type
Synonyms : untypical
Example Sentence
a group that is atypical of the target audience
a class of atypical mosses
atypical behavior is not the accepted type of response that we expect from
children

Definition
(adj) deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal
Synonyms : irregular
Example Sentence
these days large families are atypical
atypical clinical findings
atypical pneumonia
highly irregular behavior

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for atypical

a(not)+typical(normal)=not normal or not typical

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by prithvikalakota

audacious
Short Definition : daring; bold; N. audacity
Definition
(adj) invulnerable to fear or intimidation
Synonyms : brave , dauntless , fearless , hardy , intrepid , unfearing
Example Sentence
audacious explorers
fearless reporters and photographers
intrepid pioneers

Definition
(adj) unrestrained by convention or propriety
Synonyms : bald-faced , barefaced , bodacious , brassy , brazen , brazen-faced ,
insolent
Example Sentence
an audacious trick to pull
a barefaced hypocrite
the most bodacious display of tourism this side of Anaheim
bald-faced lies
brazen arrogance
the modern world with its quick material successes and insolent belief in the
boundless possibilities of progress

Definition
(adj) disposed to venture or take risks
Synonyms : daring , venturesome , venturous
Example Sentence
audacious visions of the total conquest of space
an audacious interpretation of two Jacobean dramas
the most daring of contemporary fiction writers
a venturesome investor
a venturous spirit

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for audacious

audacious..auda(AUDIBLE)....IF YOU WANT to be audible to millions of people you

have to be very daring and bold ,to go to the stage and deliver your message.
56 1

by viren

it sounds like "how dare she is(audacious)"i.e au(how)da(dare)c(she)ious(is)..so it is

daring
14 1

by moorthy_ragha

when you go for some audition you need to be bold and daring.
4 0

by amitarora

When someone 'has the audacity' to do something, they have the nerve aka courage
2 2

by Kelli0688

There is audition going on for India Idol 4 in Delhi, versatile judges will select you so
you shud have enough courage to face them at audition (audacious)
2 2

by pradeepnegi77

he heard (aud - from audio) that it would be viscous so he came quickly

0 1

by karenrw

MEN are always ACUrrate. Right?

0 1

by jasonmuzzillo

audit
Short Definition : examination of accounts of a business; official examination; V.

Definition
(noun) an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or
CPA
Synonyms : audited account
Definition
(noun) a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation
Example Sentence
he made an audit of all the plants on his property
an energy efficiency audit
an email log audit

Definition
(verb) examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
Synonyms : inspect , scrutinise , scrutinize
Example Sentence
audit accounts and tax returns

Definition
(verb) attend academic courses without getting credit

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for audit

audit ~ add it; you do a lot of addition and subtraction while auditing.
0 0

by editor1

augment
Short Definition : increase; add to

Definition
(verb) enlarge or increase
Example Sentence
The recent speech of the president augmented tensions in the Near East

Definition
(verb) grow or intensify
Example Sentence
The pressure augmented
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for augment

you can remember it as opposite of segment...... segment means to make less.... augment
to add
48 3

by reveeriee

breast augmentation...do i need to explain further ??? :D

7 2

by tanmay11

say"augment"- ur mouth,opens in such a way that,somone or somthing is in ur mouth,and

it is full and increasing.Ex- while ur rnds, keep birthday cake in ur mouth,wen u cut it..
3 6

by sriharisharma

"augment" sounds bit like INCREMENT which means to increase....

2 4

by kvsharat

AAG+MINT- if u put MINT in AAG then aag's intensity increases.

2 0

by userdce

when kahi AAG(FIRE)cathches.vo ek minute me bohot fel(INCREASE)jati hai.

2 0

by gdabli

AUGust MoNTh's days are 30+1 so add 1.

1 0

by shadip

remember it as "AUGMENTED MATRIX' in which we add the extra elements to the

existing matrix...
1 0

by RohiniSree

AUGMENT (AUGUST MONTH)...BY AUGUST MONTH MY SALARY GETS

INCREASED...
1 0

by ranuclarke

augment sounds like argument; You misleading argument, can increase the chances of
damage to our company.
0 0

by editor1

augury
Short Definition : omen; prophecy; sign of coming events; V. augur: predict; foretell; be
a sign of (something in future)

Definition
(noun) an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
Synonyms : foretoken , preindication , sign
Example Sentence
he hoped it was an augury
it was a sign from God

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for augury

Augury.... Augur..... Sounds like Eager. We are always eager to know whats written in our
future... so...
22 2

by seemakhatkar

augury..think it to be aug(aag i.e fire in HINDI) +u +ary(HARRY)..u got a prophecy that

u will b in fire along with harry,,,
10 40

by angel
aagey aa rahi events
6 0

by userdce

augury- its like AUG+gURU-remember it as ...aug is the month of tht event tht guruji
pridicted(prophecy) !
4 8

by hidus

AUGury - ETS has given us an AUGury about the GRE pattern changing in AUGust
2011
4 0

by Figbeet

aao+ gori aao goriyon tumhara IPL mein as acheerleader selection karna hai indicating ipl
is coming soon
3 14

by saurabh82del

AUGURY sounds like HARRY....we know in harry it ends wit prophecy saying
3 3

by manisha selvam

AUGURY = SAINT AUGUSTINE. Saints receive signs (auguries) from God.

3 1

by dshefman

think of it as"aagey kya hoga rey".... augury

1 0

by SDV

An Ugly Gory( white female) in land of colored people ~bad omen LOL...
1 0

by pacdee

gury-replace u by o..so gory...gory means somthing ghostly..

0 34

by sriharisharma

Augury: Ogury: OMEN

0 10

by tenzingocha

Augury: Ogury: OMEN

0 8

by tenzingocha

Augury : Aug (August) + ur (your) + y (day); 1st day of coming August some great things
will happen.
0 0

by editor1

aag on an island ..... which indicates that a person is there

0 10

by kmr.akhil

VIRAGO
0 1

by CHINNARAO

con (with) tension

0 1

by Lukas
(AUGURY) IMAGINE AN AGORY (DEAD HUMAN FLESH EATER WHO LIVE BY
RIVER GANGES)...THINK HIM AS A BAD OMEN...
0 0

by ranuclarke

whenever i c a gory(cute)i am always sure she is the one :|

0 0

by ashu_wanna_own_gre

august
Short Definition : impressive; majestic

Definition
(noun) the month following July and preceding September
Synonyms : aug

Definition
(adj) of or befitting a lord
Synonyms : grand , lordly
Example Sentence
heir to a lordly fortune
of august lineage

Definition
(adj) profoundly honored
Synonyms : revered , venerable
Example Sentence
revered holy men

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for august

August.. The month of the sun sign - LEO the lion (the king of the forest,the most
majestic animal)
13 2

by aka.bhagvanji
the 15th AUGUST celebrations at the redfort are IMPRESSIVE
6 2

by abhishek26

august reminds the king Augustus who was majestic and impressive
4 0

by madhumala

In addition to what aka.bhagvanji said.. August=>The month of the sun sign - LEO the
lion (the king of the forest,the most majestic animal "INSPIRING RESPECT AND
ADMIRATION")
4 2

by vj.suryawanshi

august- is usually an impressive beautiful month in the u.s

1 2

by italyazzurre44

au stands for gold. which is a majestic mineral

1 0

by sunilwritesgre

aureole
Short Definition : sun's corona; halo; bright circle of light

Definition
(noun) the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar
eclipse
Synonyms : corona

Definition
(noun) an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
Synonyms : aura , gloriole , glory , halo , nimbus
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aureole

aurora+hole,aurora refers to star which is bright and hole refers to round shape,aureole
refers t bright hole around a saint
21 2

by anudeep meka

AUREOLE= OUTER+HOLE so if thr is a hole outside the light comes in think of solar
eclipse (Diamond ring)
5 1

by BNS

air + hole : sun corona rare hole : halo

2 1

by friendofafriend

think of LORD BUDDHA .. the bright sunlike light behind him is an AUREOLE . ie. the
sun's corona
2 3

by abhishek26

those who have aura --> there is a hole(circle)ard their head and that is known as auerole
0 1

by arshnagpal

AUREOLE...think it as OUR HOLE BEING A SOURCE OF LITE..:p

0 0

by ranuclarke

IN Chemistry AURUM element is nothing but gold.

auroral
Short Definition : pertaining to the aurora borealis; CF. aurora australis
Definition
(adj) of or relating to the atmospheric phenomenon auroras
Example Sentence
a prominent green line in the spectrum of the auroras is called the `auroral line'

Definition
(adj) characteristic of the dawn
Synonyms : aurorean
Example Sentence
a dim auroral glow

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for auroral

AUR RO ke LAL mat ho...have an auroral glow

10 2

by mit006

auroral; it seems like aur + royal. and now i will remember it as now A GOT MY OLD
FRND ,WHO BELONGS TO A ROYAL FAMILY,SO NOW I THINK IT IS A NEW
DAWN IN MY LIFE.
2 2

by deepakranamech

(aurora)l | (bore)d uncle (aurora) went to see aurora (bore)alis

1 0

by quantum_killer

auspicious
Short Definition : favoring success; giving signs of future success; Cf. auspices

Definition
(adj) auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
Example Sentence
an auspicious beginning for the campaign
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for auspicious

: a+uspicioussounds like a suspicious any thing suspicious is not favourable,

so a(not ) suspicious means FAVORABLE, SUITABLE
11 0

by nikhilparasher

auspicious sounds similar to suspicious; being suspicious in nature can really favor your
success if your a detective.
0 0

by editor1

August month is the respective month

0 0

by Firoza

austere
Short Definition : forbiddingly stern; ascetic; without comfort or enjoyment; severely
simple and unornamented; Ex. a monk's austere life; Ex. austere grandeur of the
cathedral; N. austerity

Definition
(adj) severely simple
Synonyms : severe , stark , stern
Example Sentence
a stark interior

Definition
(adj) of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
Synonyms : stern
Example Sentence
an austere expression
a stern face

Definition
(adj) practicing great self-denial
Synonyms : ascetic , ascetical , spartan
Example Sentence
Be systematically ascetic...do...something for no other reason than that you would
rather not do it
a desert nomad's austere life
a spartan diet
a spartan existence

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for austere

AUS-australia TERE-tear(sorrow). like the recent beatings of Australians in INDIA. so

one should deny oneself from going there
17 14

by rejaulmeister

austere sounds like severe which it means

7 19

by lamardebater

remember austin? I mean STONE COLD steve austin. he was harsh , severe and stern
7 8

by friendofafriend

(in Hindi language) Austere = A(hindi, means NO) + Ustere = A + USTARA(Hindi,

Knife) = No+Ustrara => Aaj ke jamane me one without Ustara, it means he is SEVERLY
SIMPLE
2 39

by Administrator

auSTERe....connect it with stern

2 4

by jobin_mathew

AUS-australia TERE-tear(sorrow). like the recent beatings of Australians in INDIA. so

one should deny oneself from going there
1 1

by ajayrulez

Austere = I steer away (from)

0 3

by swang012

Aus=out Tere=tear with strength (not water) Tearing out from your desires-self denials.
0 1

by otimuz

austere ( tear are so simple without any decorations and they are filled with emotion
0 2

by santosh pokhrel

Aunts' Tears: When his AUnts saw his rigorously self-disciplined lifestyle, they alll
bursted into TEARS.
0 3

by marioM

a+us+tereUSne TERE pyar ke liye sab chod diya and led a SIMPLE LIFE WITHOUT
COMFORTS
0 3

by nikhilparasher

a+us(usne)+tere pyaar me khana pina chod diya hai

0 2

by sudhanshu9115

authenticate
Short Definition : prove genuine
Definition
(verb) establish the authenticity of something

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for authenticate

To see a movie you have to show your ticket which must be genuine
1 0

by roozbeh33

authoritarian
Short Definition : subordinating the individual to the state; completely dominating
another's will; Ex. authoritarian regime/father

Definition
(noun) a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
Synonyms : dictator
Example Sentence
my boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime

Definition
(adj) characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
Synonyms : autocratic , despotic , dictatorial , tyrannic , tyrannical
Example Sentence
an authoritarian regime
autocratic government
despotic rulers
a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war
a tyrannical government

Definition
(adj) expecting unquestioning obedience
Synonyms : dictatorial , overbearing
Example Sentence
the timid child of authoritarian parents
insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for authoritarian

disciplinarians are authoritarians

2 0

by kavoorigeorgia

authorized to do terror
0 4

by pulkitdave007

authoritative
Short Definition : having the weight of authority; regarded as providing knowledge that
can be trusted; reliable; peremptory and dictatorial; Ex. authoritative dictionary/manner;
CF. definitive

Definition
(adj) having authority or ascendancy or influence
Synonyms : important
Example Sentence
an important official
the captain's authoritative manner

Definition
(adj) of recognized authority or excellence
Synonyms : classic , classical , definitive
Example Sentence
the definitive work on Greece
classical methods of navigation

Definition
(adj) sanctioned by established authority
Synonyms : authorised , authorized
Example Sentence
an authoritative communique
the authorized biography

autocratic
Short Definition : having absolute unchecked power; dictatorial; N. autocrat, autocracy

Definition
(adj) offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
Synonyms : bossy , dominating , high-and-mighty , magisterial , peremptory
Example Sentence
an autocratic person
autocratic behavior
a bossy way of ordering others around
a rather aggressive and dominating character
managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way
a swaggering peremptory manner

Definition
(adj) characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
Synonyms : authoritarian , despotic , dictatorial , tyrannic , tyrannical
Example Sentence
an authoritarian regime
autocratic government
despotic rulers
a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war
a tyrannical government

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for autocratic

auto(means self)+cratic(cracy)......means goverment...............goverment by self

,goverment by one person.
13 3

by preetisoni2411

autocrat sounds like aristocrat which means hereditary nobility, Some one who has
aristocracy will behave like a boss , or superior
2 0

by dips

authority create karne wala

1 0

by swap.kamble
automaton
Short Definition : mechanism that imitates actions of humans; machine that works by
itself

Definition
(noun) someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way
Synonyms : zombi , zombie
Example Sentence
only an automaton wouldn't have noticed

Definition
(noun) a mechanism that can move automatically
Synonyms : golem , robot

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for automaton

its not mnemonic..just think as automatic which works automatically

8 0

by manisha selvam

THEORY OF AUTOMATA...TCS
4 2

by jay_gandhi

just remember autobots of transformer's

3 1

by K.NAGAABHISHEK

S: Zombie.. Somethin thats automatic like a machine and imitates actions of humans
1 1

by Jyoti.Chhibber

automaton= automat(automatic) + on. and now i will memorise it as on switching ON

,the machine AUTOMATICALLY starts working which reduces the human effort.
1 0

by deepakranamech

ROBOT. who imitates human actions

0 0

by guitar.basketball

Auto=self,mation for machine,so automation= machine which operate itself (Robot)

0 0

by omisoul

autonomous
Short Definition : self-governing; N. autonomy

Definition
(adj) (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
Synonyms : independent , self-governing , sovereign
Example Sentence
an autonomous judiciary
a sovereign state

Definition
(adj) existing as an independent entity
Example Sentence
the partitioning of India created two separate and autonomous jute economies

Definition
(adj) (of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
Synonyms : self-directed , self-reliant

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for autonomous

Autonomous resembles automatic..somethin thats self governing doesn need or require

help..
7 4

by Jyoti.Chhibber

You are in control driving you AUTO ON A MOUSE.

1 0

by Jackery

autopsy
Short Definition : examination of a dead body; postmortem; V.

Definition
(noun) an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the
changes produced by disease
Synonyms : necropsy , pm , post-mortem , post-mortem examination , postmortem ,
postmortem examination

Definition
(verb) perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for autopsy

autopsy- if some one came under auto(piss(hindi)) - needs examination

3 2

by sonamM

automatice post martem a psychic act

1 0

by swap.kamble

Via French or modern Latin < Greek autopsia "seeing with your own eyes" < autopts
"eyewitness
0 9

by bimal03
auxiliary
Short Definition : offering or providing help; additional or subsidiary; N: helper;
assistant

Definition
(noun) someone who acts as assistant
Synonyms : aide

Definition
(adj) functioning in a supporting capacity
Synonyms : subsidiary , supplemental , supplementary
Example Sentence
the main library and its auxiliary branches

Definition
(adj) furnishing added support
Synonyms : accessory , adjunct , adjuvant , ancillary , appurtenant
Example Sentence
an ancillary pump
an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism
The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for auxiliary

aux+hillary:hillary helpful to obama

12 1

by K.NAGAABHISHEK

auxillary:ox always helpful in fram's

2 1

by K.NAGAABHISHEK

avalanche
Short Definition : great mass of falling snow and ice

Definition
(noun) a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain

Definition
(noun) a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things
Example Sentence
the program brought an avalanche of mail

Definition
(verb) gather into a huge mass and roll down a mountain, of snow
Synonyms : roll down

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for avalanche

remember AVALANCHE cell.it can all of a sudden recharge and cool itself as it it is
having a huge mass of ice in it
4 0

by mit006

a(away or negative something)+valance=a great mass like vast snow or iceberg is

something out of valance.
2 0

by bimal03

this sounds like aval(available) an (an) che (huche) means cold ; ie cold is available . it
means mass of ice and snow.
1 1

by gopikrish2000

remember bachendri pal and avalance!!!

1 1

by jay_gandhi
ab ('now' in hindi) + launch.. ab baraf ka gola launch kar do..

avarice
Short Definition : greediness for wealth

Definition
(noun) reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of
the deadly sins)
Synonyms : avaritia , covetousness , greed , rapacity

Definition
(noun) extreme greed for material wealth
Synonyms : avariciousness , covetousness , cupidity

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for avarice

avarice- a + very + rich > a strong greed to be 'a very rich' person.
82 6

by yokel

a+varice..varice...sounds like hindi word waris..and now imagine a greedy member of a

family who kills the patriarch for his wealth...so that he can become the family's waris.
39 10

by preetisoni2411

AVA+RICE..here A is coming 2 TIMES....means a person who wants RICE 2 times has

GREED.....
5 4

by nileshdive

a+varice..varice...sounds like hindi word waris..and now imagine a family where a greedy
member of family kills the patriarch to obtain his wealth...so that he can become a waris
of family's wealth
3 8

by preetisoni2411
A VAsmati RICE.dnt greed for a meal of VAsmati RICE.have normal rice
1 11

by mit006

Focus on Rice Part and relate to it the business man who stocks rice for more profit and
thus become avarice
1 0

by onno manush

avarice=(ava+rice)if its limited rice then everyone are greedy in sharing rice..
1 0

by sainaveenm

0 0

by nileshdive

remember "yava" (greed)in Telugu "rice". yavarice means greed

0 0

by sudheerenglish

avenge
Short Definition : take vengence for something or on behalf of someone; Ex. They
avenged his death by burning the village; Ex. He swore to avenge his brother; Ex. They
avenged themselves on their enemy.

Definition
(verb) take revenge for a perceived wrong
Synonyms : retaliate , revenge
Example Sentence
He wants to avenge the murder of his brother

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for avenge

avenge sounds like revenge...so, you killed the man to fulfil your revenge and avenged
your brother's death.
18 2

by preetisoni2411

imagine u r going for REVENGE on avenger bike like a ghost rider...

6 0

by yastej

REMEBER THE MUVIE AVENGERS... IN WHICH THEY TAKE REVENGE

FROM..LAUKI..
1 0

by vikrantkhare3

avenge forms AVENGERS WHO TAKE REVENGE FROM THE BAD FOR THERE
DEED
0 0

by sudhanshu9115

aver
Short Definition : state confidently; declare as true

Definition
(verb) report or maintain
Synonyms : allege , say
Example Sentence
He alleged that he was the victim of a crime
He said it was too late to intervene in the war
The registrar says that I owe the school money

Definition
(verb) to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Synonyms : affirm , assert , avow , swan , swear , verify
Example Sentence
Before God I swear I am innocent
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aver

A VERy confident statement!

88 10

by shootdemup!

A(affirmative) version
19 13

by prakashsrinivasan

aver: I Svear! (I swear)

15 9

by gardenforhealth

AVER : Girl Says To DAD Mujhe Yahi VAR A-Ver(PATI-HUSBAND) Chahiye... So She
Asserted or Declared Her Decision.
9 5

by rohan_1985

AVER: VER in the word comes from the word veracity which means truthfulness..so it
also means to state a truth or fact..
7 2

by shravan_santosh

Aver- A Verification... A(to) Ver(verify)

4 2

by MS.DOUbT

The woman AVERED that the guy was her VAR(husband). consider this
situation in daily sops like kyunki ....
1 6

by adonis

Aver -> Adver -> Advertise. Aver and Advertise both mean to make known or declare.
1 1

by dshefman

its similar to swear so you can relate it to that.........so aver means to promise or to assure
or to affirm
1 1

by mdhineshm

aver == ever(everlasting) .i.e. a fact. asserting a fact!

0 7

by boybluffs

ae + var(groom), means ur forcing sumthing ashish_kals: imagine a women calling her

var ...idhar aa.....
0 2

by amit_chauhan3011

ver means groom in hindi . so it like the bride declares him as his true husband
0 1

by sudhanshu9115

I'm a know-it-all, and my boyfriend has an aversion to my tendency to aver on things I

don't really know.
0 1

by shirasong

aver : sounds like aware..so state something to make everybody aware of it.
0 0

by bbrave

averse
Short Definition : reluctant; disinclined; not liking or opposed; Ex. averse to cats/doing
the house work
Definition
(adj) (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
Synonyms : antipathetic , antipathetical , indisposed , loath , loth
Example Sentence
antipathetic to new ideas
averse to taking risks
loath to go on such short notice
clearly indisposed to grant their request

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for averse

averse- remember with adverse> opposite situation

26 6

by yokel

averse~reverse. meaning opposite i.e. going in opposite direction when you reluctant to
do something.
20 0

by harsha999

I was reluctant to sing A-VERSE of this song(imagine ur a bad singer)

3 1

by mehta.mit09

averse = a + verse: you are DISINCLINED/RELUCTANT to do something you are not

VERSED in
1 0

by anubhav.del

a(away,not liking something)+ver(true,reality).........anything which is not real or away

from reality is never liked by people and people oppose these kind of thing,and thus they
become disinclined to what you offer to them
0 11

by preetisoni2411

aver->state confidently...u state confidently when u r disinclined

0 0

by sagar.kanani

we have aversion for adversions in our path

0 0

by sudhanshu9115

u pronounce it as WORSE... when sth is worse u STRONGLY OPPOSE it

0 0

by l.k.sandra

aversion
Short Definition : firm dislike

Definition
(noun) a feeling of intense dislike
Synonyms : antipathy , distaste

Definition
(noun) the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
Synonyms : averting
Example Sentence
averting her gaze meant that she was angry

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aversion

u hate a+version of vista..firm dislike

14 3

by K.NAGAABHISHEK

made of word averse + ion....averse as in the above case...one who is disinclined towards
something...............and such a person always has a firm dislike for things.
6 2

by preetisoni2411

aversion rythms wid diversion....so you hate diversions...!

3 2

by ashutosh.gupta88

u hate updating different versions of same software again and again :X

1 0

by ashu_wanna_own_gre

averse(
0 3

by preetisoni2411

u hate making version of same thing again and again

0 0

by ashu_wanna_own_gre

avert
Short Definition : prevent; avoid; turn away (eyes or thought); Ex. An accident was
averted by his quick thinking; Ex. She averted her eyes from the terrible sight.

Definition
(verb) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
Synonyms : avoid , debar , deflect , fend off , forefend , forfend , head off ,
obviate , stave off , ward off
Example Sentence
Let's avoid a confrontation
head off a confrontation
avert a strike

Definition
(verb) turn away or aside
Synonyms : turn away
Example Sentence
They averted their eyes when the King entered

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for avert

sounds like DIVERT.

49 2

by iamkrazee

i dunno if dis helps...but avert sounds like 'hurt' ......u always avoid getting hurt....so
avert=avoid
11 11

by kaushiks23

the root 'vert' means 'to turn'.. so avert meant turn away (from something)
3 1

by yourbikash

AVERT(A VERTICAL),it seems like avertical,so i will memorise it as a vertical wal

always PREVENTS wind to cross them
1 2

by deepakranamech

avert is similar to revert i.e to turn away

aviary
Short Definition : enclosure for birds; large cage

Definition
(noun) a building where birds are kept
Synonyms : bird sanctuary , volary

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aviary

not a mnemonic.. just something that can help.. aviary is where birds are kept and apiary
is where bees are kept.. this might help relate in some way..
It can be related to aviation, aviation is related to flying and BIRDS fly.

avid
Short Definition : greedy; extremely eager for; Ex. avid learner; N. avidity

Definition
(adj) (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
Synonyms : devouring , esurient , greedy
Example Sentence
avid for adventure
an avid ambition to succeed
fierce devouring affection
the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity
greedy for fame

Definition
(adj) marked by active interest and enthusiasm
Synonyms : zealous
Example Sentence
an avid sports fan

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for avid

a person is always avid to be in avid(a video)

avocation
Short Definition : secondary or minor occupation

Definition
(noun) an auxiliary activity
Synonyms : by-line , hobby , pursuit , sideline , spare-time activity

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for avocation

AVOCATION-->in a vacation. u do very little /minor work only....hence u can do
avocation in a vacation
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by kaushiks23

during vacations we take up part time(secondary----VOCATIONAL) jobs....

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by inbaraja

A-V-OCATION ---> A - WORK - DONE OCCASIONALLY...

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by gatz_funky

a+vocation........(means work which we feel is suitable for us ...but may not be a primary
source of earning for us , because we just do it for sake of our inner happiness)
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by preetisoni2411

Vocation is our main job/occupation whereas avocation is asomething we do on the side

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by nic42991

so we don't give much importance to it,so as to make a living we need to concentrate on

our work,
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by preetisoni2411

we do not give much importance to it,as to make a living ,we need to concentrate on our
work
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by preetisoni2411

persuing a hobby of dancing...is a secondary occupation

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by preetisoni2411

A(not)+VOCATION(regular/suited job/profession)
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by Thisisnotme

AVOCATION : THINK OF A PART TIME ADVOCATE(LAWYER)...BEING AN

ADVOCATE IS MY AVOCATION
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by ranuclarke

Avocation sounds like occupation, so avocation is an occupation which is secondary.

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by adeelbutt

AVOCATION= NOT VOCATION(JOB). What is not a job. It should be a hobby.

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by biotechlover

avow
Short Definition : declare openly; N. avowal

Definition
(verb) to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Synonyms : affirm , assert , aver , swan , swear , verify
Example Sentence
Before God I swear I am innocent

Definition
(verb) admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about
Synonyms : avouch
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for avow

(a-vow) vow means to make a promise so you declare openly

avuncular
Short Definition : of or like an uncle

Definition
(adj) resembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence

Definition
(adj) being or relating to an uncle

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for avuncular

split the word like av + UNCUL(UNCLE) + AR...SO related to an uncle or suitable to an

uncle..avUNCULar..uncle.

awe
Short Definition : solemn wonder; feeling of respect mixed with wonder and fear; V: fill
with awe; ADJ. awesome

Definition
(noun) an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
Example Sentence
he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe

Definition
(noun) a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
Synonyms : fear , reverence , veneration
Example Sentence
the fear of God
the Chinese reverence for the dead
the French treat food with gentle reverence
his respect for the law bordered on veneration
Definition
(verb) inspire awe in
Example Sentence
The famous professor awed the undergraduates

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for awe

ill just say 1 word.. this site is Awe-some

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by friendofafriend

when surprised with a feelin of wonder n fear..we tend to say 'w'hao!! A'w'e
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by Jyoti.Chhibber

when surprised with a feelin of wonder n fear..we tend to say 'w'hao!! A'w'e
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by Jyoti.Chhibber

awe pronunce like ( oh) .people are being impressed by his performance and saying oh

awful
Short Definition : terrible; very bad

Definition
(adj) exceptionally bad or displeasing
Synonyms : abominable , atrocious , dreadful , painful , terrible , unspeakable
Example Sentence
atrocious taste
abominable workmanship
an awful voice
dreadful manners
a painful performance
terrible handwriting
an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room
Definition
(adj) causing fear or dread or terror
Synonyms : dire , direful , dread , dreaded , dreadful , fearful , fearsome ,
frightening , horrendous , horrific , terrible
Example Sentence
the awful war
an awful risk
dire news
a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked
the dread presence of the headmaster
polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was
a dreadful storm
a fearful howling
horrendous explosions shook the city
a terrible curse

Definition
(adj) offensive or even (of persons) malicious
Synonyms : nasty
Example Sentence
in a nasty mood
a nasty accident
a nasty shock
a nasty smell
a nasty trick to pull
Will he say nasty things at my funeral?

Definition
(adj) inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
Synonyms : awed
Example Sentence
awed by the silence
awful worshippers with bowed heads

Definition
(adj) extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
Synonyms : frightful , terrible , tremendous
Example Sentence
in a frightful hurry
spent a frightful amount of money
Definition
(adj) inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
Synonyms : amazing , awe-inspiring , awesome , awing
Example Sentence
New York is an amazing city
the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight
the awesome complexity of the universe
this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath
Westminster Hall's awing majesty, so vast, so high, so silent

Definition
(adv) used as intensifiers
Synonyms : awfully , frightfully , terribly
Example Sentence
terribly interesting
I'm awful sorry

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for awful

aw(an exclamation used to express something which you don't consider good,or you
disapprove of something)+ful.............and something which is full of aw is always very
bad.
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by preetisoni2411

awl
Short Definition : pointed tool used for piercing

Definition
(noun) a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for awl

awl rhymes with owl, only owls(stupid person) go for piercing.

awry
Short Definition : distorted; crooked; bent; Ex. Our plans have gone awry.

Definition
(adj) turned or twisted toward one side
Synonyms : askew , cockeyed , lopsided , skew-whiff , wonky
Example Sentence
a...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry
his wig was, as the British say, skew-whiff

Definition
(adj) not functioning properly
Synonyms : amiss , haywire , wrong
Example Sentence
something is amiss
has gone completely haywire
something is wrong with the engine

Definition
(adv) away from the correct or expected course
Synonyms : amiss
Example Sentence
something has gone awry in our plans
something went badly amiss in the preparations

Definition
(adv) turned or twisted to one side
Synonyms : askew , skew-whiff
Example Sentence
rugs lying askew
with his necktie twisted awry

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for awry

this mnemonic is in hindi....awry sounds like a cutting tool in hindi "aarii"which is bent
and somewhat distorted in shape
axiom
Short Definition : self-evident truth requiring no proof

Definition
(noun) a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
Synonyms : maxim

Definition
(noun) (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is
assumed to be self-evident

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for axiom

Axiom is a rule or principle that most people believe to be true( /universally

recognized)...Ax+OM See "om" in Axiom which is universally believed

azure
Short Definition : sky blue

Definition
(noun) a light shade of blue
Synonyms : cerulean , lazuline , sapphire , sky-blue

Definition
(verb) color azure
Example Sentence
Morning azured the village

Definition
(adj) of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky
Synonyms : bright blue , cerulean , sky-blue
Example Sentence
October's bright blue weather
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for azure

like azharuddin.... captain of indian cricket team....used to wear a blue shirt n pant.... men
in blue .