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harangue

Long, intense verbal attack, esp. when delivered publicly mne. HAR (her) + ANGUE (anger) = she VERBALLY ATTACKED me because of HER ANGER at me.

untenable

adjective: (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified Synonyms : indefensible With the combination of Kepler's brilliant theories and Galileo's telescopic observations, the old geocentric theory became untenable to most of the educated people in Europe. Mne. a child under ten cannot defend himself

incessant

adjective: never stopping (usually used in negative way) Synonyms : ceaseless , constant , never-ending , perpetual , unceasing , unremitting Activities that attempt to anchor your mind to the present—including yoga and meditation—may help combat incessant worrying.

approbatory

adjective: expressing praise or approval Synonyms : affirmative , approbative , approving , plausive Although it might not be her best work, Hunter's new novel has received generally approbatory reviews.

elegiac

adjective: expressing sorrow Few can listen to the [ ] opening bars of the Moonlight sonata without feeling the urge to cry.

sententious

adjective: to be moralizing, usually in a pompous sense The old man, casting his nose up in the air at the group of adolescents, intoned sententiously, "Youth is wasted on the young." MNEMONIC :- Listening to a lot of aphorisms and moralised SENTENCES is boring.

demure

adjective: to be modest and shy Synonyms : coy , overmodest The portrait of her in a simple white blouse was sweet and demure. mne. demur is the one who objects; demure is who doest not object, who is reserved and shy

diverted

changed something's route or path

Inductive

characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances.

passivity

lack of resistance or reaction to

noxious

harmful; poisonous; lethal

panegyric

noun: a formal expression of praise Synonyms : encomium , eulogy , paean , pean Dave asked Andrew to do just a simple toast, but Andrew launched into a full [ ], enumerating a complete list of Dave's achievements and admirable qualities.

pariah

noun: an outcast Synonyms : castaway , ishmael The once eminent scientist, upon being found guilty of faking his data, has become a pariah in the research community.

graft

noun: corruption, usually through bribery In countries with rampant [ ], getting a driver's license can require no more than paying an official. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

apprehension

noun: fearful expectation or anticipation Synonyms : apprehensiveness , dread,misgiving However, if you're asking employees to do things differently, you need to anticipate their apprehension.

obstinate

stubborn; unyielding

buoyed

supported and encouraged

firebrand

noun: someone who deliberately creates trouble Synonyms : inciter , instigant , instigator , provoker Freddie is a firebrand: every time he walks into the office, he winds up at the center of heated argument.

concede

verb: acknowledge defeat I concede. You win! verb: admit (to a wrongdoing) Synonyms : confess , profess After a long, stern lecture from her father, Olivia conceded to having broken the window. verb: give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another Synonyms : cede , grant , yield The Spanish were forced to concede much of the territory they had previously conquered.

misattribute

verb: To erroneously attribute; to falsely ascribe; used especially of authorship. I made a mistake; I [ ]ed "Crime and Punishment" to Leo Tolstoy when it was actually written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.

misattribute

verb: To erroneously attribute; to falsely ascribe; used especially of authorship. I made a mistake; I misattributed "Crime and Punishment" to Leo Tolstoy when it was actually written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.

amorphous

shapeless mne. 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

rhapsody

speech or writing expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm

perceive

verb: to be aware of, to sense or feel Synonyms : comprehend If hunters are skilled, the animals will not perceive their presence. mne. pre see. to see or sense before

kowtow

verb: to bow or act in a subservient manner Synonyms : bootlick , fawn , kotow , suck up , toady , truckle Paul kowtowed to his boss so often the boss herself became nauseated by his sycophancy.

indict

verb: to formally charge or accuse of wrong-doing The bankrobber was indicted on several major charges, including possession of a firearm. mne. sorry for the bad language :( but will make you learn the word : if you push your dick in a girl without her permission she will accuse you of rape

consecrate

verb: to make holy or set apart for a high purpose Synonyms : bless , hallow , sanctify At the church of Notre Dame in France, the new High Altar was consecrated in 1182. mne. Consecrate = Con (construct )+ Secrate (sounds like SACRED).SACRED is "holy". make it holy

exhilarating

(adj) making lively and cheerful Synonyms : stimulating Example Sentence the exhilarating effect of mountain air (adj) making lively and joyful Synonyms : elating hilarating -> hilarious means cheering

nonchalant

(adj) marked by blithe unconcern Synonyms : casual , insouciant Example Sentence an ability to interest casual students showed a casual disregard for cold weather an utterly insouciant financial policy an elegantly insouciant manner drove his car with nonchalant abandon was polite in a teasing nonchalant manner non=n0 chalant=in telugu means chalinchakapovadam not reacting

scathing

(adj) marked by harshly abusive criticism Synonyms : vituperative Example Sentence his scathing remarks about silly lady novelists her vituperative railing Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary sounds like SKATING...when I said I will do skating on highway, my mother started scathing

chivalrous

(adj) being attentive to women like an ideal knight Synonyms : gallant , knightly chivalrous is pronounced as SHIVA+LROUS and "Shiva" the god is a symbol of bravery..........

omnipresent

(adj) being present everywhere at once Synonyms : ubiquitous maruti omni car is used by malority of indians..

phlegmatic

(adj) showing little emotion Synonyms : phlegmatical Example Sentence a phlegmatic...and certainly undemonstrative man phlegmatic -> plleg (flag) when we hoist a FLAG we have the AUTOMATIC reaction be calm and unexcited.

hyperbole

(noun) extravagant exaggeration Synonyms : exaggeration hyper(beyond the limit)+bole(means speak)..so someone who gives the statement beyond his limit..overstating basically.

base

(noun) installation from which a military force initiates operations Synonyms : base of operations Example Sentence the attack wiped out our forward bases (noun) lowest support of a structure Synonyms : foot , foundation , fundament , groundwork , substructure , understructure Example Sentence it was built on a base of solid rock he stood at the foot of the tower (noun) a place that the runner must touch before scoring Synonyms : bag Example Sentence he scrambled to get back to the bag (noun) the bottom or lowest part Example Sentence the base of the mountain (noun) (anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment Example Sentence the base of the skull (noun) a lower limit Synonyms : floor Example Sentence the government established a wage floor (noun) the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained Synonyms : basis , cornerstone , foundation , fundament , groundwork Example Sentence the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture (noun) a support or foundation Synonyms : pedestal , stand Example Sentence the base of the lamp (noun) a phosphoric ester of a nucleoside; the basic structural unit of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) Synonyms : nucleotide (noun) any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water Synonyms : alkali Example Sentence bases include oxides and hydroxides of metals and ammonia (noun) the bottom side of a geometric figure from which the altitude can be constructed Example Sentence the base of the triangle (noun) the most important or necessary part of something Synonyms : basis Example Sentence the basis of this drink is orange juice (noun) (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place Synonyms : radix Example Sentence 10 is the radix of the decimal system (noun) the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end Synonyms : home (noun) a terrorist network intensely opposed to the United States that dispenses money and logistical support and training to a wide variety of radical Islamic terrorist groups; has cells in more than 50 countries Synonyms : al-qa'ida , al-qaeda , al-qaida , qaeda (noun) (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed Synonyms : radical , root , root word , stem , theme Example Sentence thematic vowels are part of the stem (noun) the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area Synonyms : infrastructure Example Sentence the industrial base of Japan (noun) the principal ingredient of a mixture Example Sentence glycerinated gelatin is used as a base for many ointments he told the painter that he wanted a yellow base with just a hint of green everything she cooked seemed to have rice as the base (noun) a flat bottom on which something is intended to sit Example Sentence a tub should sit on its own base (noun) (electronics) the part of a transistor that separates the emitter from the collector (verb) use as a basis for; found on Synonyms : establish , found , ground Example Sentence base a claim on some observation (verb) situate as a center of operations Example Sentence we will base this project in the new lab (verb) use (purified cocaine) by burning it and inhaling the fumes Synonyms : free-base (adj) serving as or forming a base Synonyms : basal Example Sentence the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats (adj) of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) Synonyms : baseborn , humble , lowly Example Sentence baseborn wretches with dirty faces of humble (or lowly) birth (adj) (used of metals) consisting of or alloyed with inferior metal Example Sentence base coins of aluminum a base metal (adj) not adhering to ethical or moral principles Synonyms : immoral Example Sentence base and unpatriotic motives a base, degrading way of life cheating is dishonorable they considered colonialism immoral unethical practices in handling public funds (adj) having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality Synonyms : mean , meanspirited Example Sentence that liberal obedience without which your army would be a base rabble taking a mean advantage chok'd with ambition of the meaner sort something essentially vulgar and meanspirited in politics (adj) illegitimate Synonyms : baseborn (adj) debased; not genuine Example Sentence an attempt to eliminate the base coinage BASI(stale) is BAD

mutiny

(noun) open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers) (verb) engage in a mutiny against an authority mutant cells are rebellion against normal cells and cause different disease like cancer..

acolyte

(noun) someone who assists a priest or minister in a liturgical service; a cleric ordained in the highest of the minor orders in the Roman Catholic Church but not in the Anglican Church or the Eastern Orthodox Churches Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary aap ko light(acolyte) rakhne wala (one who helps u in every way and does lot of your work)

qualm

(noun) uneasiness about the fitness of an action Synonyms : misgiving , scruple (noun) a mild state of nausea Synonyms : queasiness , squeamishness Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary opposite of Calm

commensurate

(adj) corresponding in size or degree or extent Example Sentence pay should be commensurate with the time worked Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary SPLIT AS COMMON - ENSURED -RATE. WHICH MEANS, OUR RATE WILL BE EQUAL TO THE CHEAPEST PRODUCT!

antic

adjective: ludicrously odd Synonyms : fantastic , fantastical , grotesque The clown's antic act was too extreme for the youngest children, who left the room in tears. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study Mnemonic: AUNTYc....aunty jaisa behavior...most of the auntys are stupid. The way the make up, talk its bombastic and stupid

causal

involving a cause

exemplar

noun: something to be imitated Synonyms : example , good example , model Lena's homework is on the wall because it is an [ ] of clean, neat, and thoughtful work.

apex

noun: the highest point Synonyms : acme , peak , vertex The Ivy League is considered the apex of the secondary education system.

temperance

noun: the trait of avoiding excesses, moderate , Synonyms : moderation,sobriety Welles wasn't known for his temperance--he usually ate enough for two and drank enough for three. mne. temperance, similar to temperature, now-a-days the temperature is rising and we are AVOIDING EXCESS heat by A.C.

inanity

noun: total lack of meaning or ideas Synonyms : mindlessness , pointlessness , senselessness , vacuity Bill's poem was nothing more than a list of impressive sounding words, so there was no point in trying to take meaning from the inanity. Mnemonic: Inanity - In-a-night = Work done in just a night is usually lacking so it's a bad idea.

recondite

(adj) difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge Synonyms : abstruse , deep Example Sentence the professor's lectures were so abstruse that students tended to avoid them a deep metaphysical theory some recondite problem in historiography read recondite as "re conduct". The professor re coducted(repeated) the topic as the students could not understand properly.

languish

verb: become feeble Synonyms : fade Stranded in the wilderness for four days, the hiker [ ]ed, eating protein bars and nuts.

encumber

verb: hold back Synonyms : constrain , cumber , restrain The costume encumbered all my movements and caused me to sweat profusely.

pontificate

verb: talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner The vice-president would often [ ] about economic theory, as if no one else in the room were qualified to speak on the topic. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

beneficent

(adj) doing or producing good Example Sentence the most beneficent regime in history (adj) generous in assistance to the poor Synonyms : benevolent , eleemosynary , philanthropic Example Sentence a benevolent contributor eleemosynary relief philanthropic contributions Simply think about beneficial(something gives benefit) which help people.

entrenched

(adj) dug in (adj) established firmly and securely Example Sentence the entrenched power of the nobility Sounds like entrance. A house entrance is not easily modifiable and establish firmly

prophetic

(adj) foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention Synonyms : prophetical Example Sentence prophetic writings prophetic powers words that proved prophetic Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary remember Prophet Mohammad

petulant

(adj) easily irritated or annoyed Synonyms : cranky , fractious , irritable , nettlesome , peckish , peevish , pettish , scratchy , techy , testy , tetchy Example Sentence an incorrigibly fractious young man not the least nettlesome of his countrymen Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary The pet - u - lent me is getting me irritated

demur

(noun) (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings Synonyms : demurral , demurrer (verb) take exception to Synonyms : except Example Sentence he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday (verb) enter a demurrer sounds a little like Damn U R wrong!! I object!

commiserate

(v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress

prevaricate

(verb) be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information Synonyms : beat around the bush , equivocate , palter , tergiversate divide is as pre(..before)+var(truth..)+icate(..gate) ..i.e. before truth, you have kept a gate. Hence you are LYING or HIDING THE TRUTH..

burgeon

(verb) grow and flourish Example Sentence The burgeoning administration The burgeoning population Burge+on sounds like Bulge which means growing big

oust

(verb) remove from a position or office Synonyms : boot out , drum out , expel , kick out , throw out Example Sentence The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds (verb) remove and replace Example Sentence The word processor has ousted the typewriter OUT

gainsay

(verb) take exception to Synonyms : challenge , dispute Example Sentence She challenged his claims she has (Gain)ed weight but is not (say)ing it which means, she is denying the fact.

prevaricate

Stray from the truth, mislead, lie mne. pre+var(truth)+cate(fabricate) is to fabricate the truth, meaning to lie prevent from the truth

peremptory

adjective: bossy and domineering Synonyms : autocratic , bossy , dominating , high-and-mighty , magisterial My sister used to peremptorily tell me to do the dishes, a chore I would either do perfunctorily or avoid doing altogether.

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decorous

adjective: characterized by good taste in manners and conduct Sally's parties are decorous affairs, and instead of the usual beer and music, there is tea and intellectual conversation. mne. decor.DECORATE.if you decorate your ROOM it will look proper in appearance compared to hall

impending

adjective: close in time; about to occur Synonyms : at hand , close at hand , imminent , impendent The impending doom of our world has been a discussed and debated for 2000 years - maybe even longer. mne. Impending: Im+Pending- nothing can be left pending when the deadline is near.

pithy

adjective: concise and full of meaning Synonyms : sententious Ben Bernanke, former Fed chairman, puts the quandary in a pithy manner; "Assets are observable," he says," but the whole story is not observable."

bilious

adjective: irritable; always angry Synonyms : atrabilious , dyspeptic , liverish Rex was bilious all morning, and his face would only take on a look of contentedness when he'd had his morning cup of coffee.

puissant

adjective: powerful Over the years of service, and quite to his surprise, he became a puissant advisor to the community.

choleric

protean

adjective: readily taking on different roles; versatile Peter Sellers was truly a protean actor - in Doctor Strangelove he played three very different roles: a jingoist general, a sedate President and a deranged scientist.

appurtenant

adjective: supply added support Synonyms : accessory , adjunct , adjuvant , ancillary , auxiliary In hiking Mt. Everest, sherpas are [ ], helping climbers both carry gear and navigate treacherous paths.

disparate

adjective: two things are fundamentally different With the advent of machines capable of looking inside the brain, fields as disparate as religion and biology have been brought together by scientists trying to understand what happens in the brain when people have a religious experience.

taciturn

(adj) habitually reserved and uncommunicative Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Taxi_turn Taxi Driver will be reserved or uncommunicative while "Driving".

culpability

noun: a state of guilt Synonyms : blameworthiness , culpableness Since John had left his banana peel at the top of the stairwell, he accepted culpability for Martha's broken leg.

ameliorate

verb: make something bad better Synonyms : amend , better , improve , meliorate "Three Cups of Tea" tells the story of western man who hopes to ameliorate poverty and the lack of education in Afghanistan. mne . Ameli (Imli) improves the taste of bad food.

champion

verb: to fight for a cause Synonyms : defend Martin Luther King Jr. championed civil rights fiercely throughout his short life. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

arbitrary

adjective: based on a random, groundless decision One of the arbitrary decrees in place during the emperor's rule is that all citizens pay him weekly homage at his palace. mne . Arbitrary) It sounds Like 'orbit', to find your perfect orbit through a random chance.

entrenched

adjective: fixed firmly or securely By the time we reach 60-years old, most of our habits are so entrenched that it is difficult for us to change.

truculent

adjective: having a fierce, savage nature Standing in line for six hours, she became progressively truculent, yelling at DMV employees and elbowing other people waiting in line.

percipient

adjective: highly perceptive Synonyms : clear Even the most percipient editor will make an occasional error when proofreading.

exacting

adjective: requiring and demanding accuracy Synonyms : exigent,stern , strict Though his childhood piano teacher was so exacting, Max is thankful now, as a professional pianist.

internecine

adjective: (of conflict) within a group or organization The guerilla group, which had become so powerful as to own the state police, was finally destroyed by an [ ] conflict.

internecine

adjective: (of conflict) within a group or organization The guerilla group, which had become so powerful as to own the state police, was finally destroyed by an internecine conflict. Mne. think of Internal

involved

complicated, and difficult to comprehend

epiphany

noun: a sudden revelation or moment of insight Gary one day had an epiphany that he was a people person; he prompty quit his factory job and began working as a salesman.

recapitulation

noun: a summary (think of recap) Synonyms : recap , review Every point of the professors lesson was so clear that the students felt his concluding recapitulation was not necessary.

quip

noun: a witty saying or remark Synonyms : epigram,crack , sally , wisecrack In one of the most famous quips about classical music, Mark Twain said: "Wagner's music is better than it sounds." verb: to make a witty remark, to say in jest Synonyms : gag When a old English teacher criticized Churchill for ending a sentence with a preposition, he quipped, "This is the kind of criticism up with which we will not put!"

duplicity

noun: deceitfulness, pretending to want one thing but interested in something else Synonyms : fraudulence A life of espionage is one of duplicity: an agent must pretend to be a totally different person than who she or he actually is. MNEMONIC :- Making duplicate faces to confuse. FRAUD.

clemency

noun: leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice Synonyms : mercifulness , mercy In the final moments of the trial, during his closing speech, Phillips was nearly begging the judge for clemency. mne. cle+me+mercy give me some mercy...u got mercy from the person from whom u expect punishment inclement = merciless so clemency means mercy

recrimination

noun: mutual accusations The two brothers sat and cried, pointing fingers and making elaborate ki recriminations of the other's guilt Mne. Think what multiple CRIMINAls do on getting caught

desideratum

noun: something desired as a necessity The desideratum of the environmental group is that motorists should rely on carpooling. Mne. Desired

anachronism

noun: something that is inappropriate for the given time period (usually something old). Synonyms : misdating , mistiming Dressed in 15th century clothing each day, Edward was a walking anachronism.

nadir

noun: the lowest point Synonyms : low-water mark For many pop music fans, the rap and alternative-rock dominated 90s were the nadir of musical expression.

credence

noun: the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true He placed no credence in psychics, claiming that they offered no special powers beyond the ability to make people part with their money. mne. sounds like "confidence". If you have the confidence in someone, you have belief in him

eponym

noun: the name derived from a person (real or imaginary); the person for whom something is named Alexandria, Egypt is an [ ] because it is named after Alexander the Great.

dispatch

noun: the property of being fast and efficient Synonyms : despatch , expedition , expeditiousness She finished her thesis with dispatch, amazing her advisors who couldn't believe she hadn't written 60 scholarly pages so quickly. verb: dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently As soon as the angry peasants stormed the castle, they caught the king and swiftly dispatched him. mne . dis+patch(path)....path means road....so wt we do on road speeding....(speed yar)....cool

gall

noun: the trait of being rude and impertinent Synonyms : cheekiness , crust , freshness , impertinence , impudence , insolence Even though Carly was only recently hired, she had the gall to question her boss's judgment in front of the office. noun: feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will Synonyms : bitterness , rancor , rancour , resentment In an act of gall, Leah sent compromising photos of her ex-boyfriend to all his co-workers and professional contacts. mne. gall - an organ named gall bladder produces a liquid called bile, which is BITTER

capitulate

noun: to surrender (usually under agreed conditions) Paul, losing 19-0 in a ping-pong match against his nimble friend, basically [ ]ed when he played the last two points with his eyes closed.

impugn

verb: attack as false or wrong Though many initially tried to [ ] Darwin's theory, in scientific circles today, the is idea taken as truth.

impede

verb: be a hindrance or obstacle to Synonyms : hinder,block , close up , jam , obstruct , obturate , occlude, thwart, deter, prevent Shortages of medicine were impeding the effort to control diseases

flummox

verb: be a mystery or bewildering to Synonyms : amaze , baffle , beat , bewilder , dumbfound , get , gravel , mystify , nonplus , perplex , pose , puzzle , stick , stupefy , vex Mary's behavior completely flummoxes me: I never have any idea what her motivations might be.

exemplify

verb: be characteristic of Synonyms : represent Lincoln exemplified the best of not only America, but also the potential greatness that exists within each person. verb: clarify by giving an example of Synonyms : illustrate , instance Please present some case studies that exemplify the results that you claim in your paper. mne. amplify with example

languish

verb: become feeble Synonyms : fade Stranded in the wilderness for four days, the hiker languished, eating protein bars and nuts.

rescind

verb: cancel officially Synonyms : annul , countermand , lift , overturn , repeal , reverse , revoke , vacate The man's driver's license was rescinded after his tenth car accident, which meant he would never be allowed to legally drive again. mne ....rescind reminds us of "resign", where resign is to cancel your appointment and rescind is to cancel an agreement.

stultify

verb: cause one, through routine, to lose energy and enthusiasm Synonyms : cripple As an undergraduate Mark felt [ ]ed by classes outside his area of study; only in grad school, in which he could focus solely on literary analysis, did he regain his scholarly edge.

abstain

verb: choose not to consume or take part in (particularly something enjoyable) Synonyms : desist , refrain Considered a health nut, Jessica abstained from anything containing sugar-even chocolate. mne. ab+stain...we tend to stay away from stain

gainsay

verb: deny or contradict; speak against or oppose Synonyms : challenge , dispute I can't gainsay a single piece of evidence James has presented, but I still don't trust his conclusion.

disenfranchise

verb: deprive of voting rights Synonyms : disfranchise The U.S. Constitution (a set of basic laws and principles that a country or organization is governed by) disenfranchised women until 1920 when they were given the right to vote. mne. 'Franchise' means right to freedom .. disFranchise means restricted freedom.. deprived of voting!

extrapolate

verb: draw from specific cases for more general cases Synonyms : generalise , generalize , infer By extrapolating from the data on the past three months, we can predict a 5% increase in traffic to our website.

flag

verb: droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness; become less intense Synonyms : droop , sag , swag After the three crushing defeats in the last three games, the team's enthusiasm began to [ ]. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

flag

verb: droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness; become less intense Synonyms : droop , sag , swag After the three crushing defeats in the last three games, the team's enthusiasm began to flag. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

bowdlerize

machinate

verb: engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together Synonyms : cabal , complot , conjure , conspire The rebels met at night in an abandoned barn to machinate.

preclude

verb: keep from happening or arising; make impossible Synonyms : forbid , foreclose , forestall , prevent The manager specified that all other gates be locked, to preclude the possibility of persons without tickets entering the arena undetected. mne. PREvent+inCLUDE: To prevent something from ever happening and thus stop the inclusion of it into the history

embellish

verb: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; make more beautiful Synonyms : adorn , beautify , decorate , grace , ornament , fancify , prettify McCartney would write relatively straightforward lyrics, and Lennon would embellish them with puns and poetic images. mne. emBELLish--we add BELL to the Christmas tress to adorn it

exonerate

verb: pronounce not guilty of criminal charges Synonyms : acquit , assoil , clear , discharge , exculpate The document clearly indicated that Nick was out of the state at the time of the crime, and so served to exonerate him of any charges. mne. EXONERATE ~ break it as EX (gone) HONOUR (pride) IT ~ to bring back your gone or fallen honour by getting the blame off you

afford

verb: provide with an opportunity The summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro [ ]s a panoramic view that encompasses both Tanzania and Kenya. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

preempt

verb: take the place of or have precedence over, prevention Synonyms : displace A governmental warning about an imminent terrorist attack would preempt ordinary network programming on television. mne. PRE+EMPTY = force to empty a place in order to occupy a prior right to buy.

recrudesce

verb: to break out or happen again Synonyms : break , develop, erupt After years of gamblers anonymous, Tony thought he'd broken his compulsive slot machine playing, but it took only one trip to the Atlantic City for a full [ ]--he lost $5k on the one armed bandit.

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immure

verb: to enclose, usually in walls Synonyms : gaol , imprison , incarcerate , jail , jug , lag , put away , put behind bars , remand The modern supermarket experience makes many feel claustrophobic, as they are immured in walls upon walls of products.

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appropriate

verb: to give or take something by force Synonyms : allow , earmark , reserve , set aside,capture , conquer , seize The government appropriated land that was occupied by squatters, sending them scurrying for another place to live. verb: to allocate The committe appropriated the funds to its various members. This word has other definitions but these are the most important ones to study

hedge

verb: to limit or qualify a statement; to avoid making a direct statement Synonyms : circumvent , dodge , duck , elude , evade , fudge , parry , put off , sidestep , skirt When asked why he had decided to buy millions of shares at the very moment the tech companies stock soared, the CEO hedged, mentioning something vague about gut instinct. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

pine

verb: to yearn for Synonyms : ache , languish , yearn , yen Standing forlornly by the window, she pined for her lost love. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study mne. i want pine badly

maunder

verb: wander aimlessly Max liked to maunder down by the seaside and pick up whatever sea shells he would stumble upon. verb: speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly Synonyms : blab , blabber , chatter , clack , gabble , gibber , palaver , piffle , prate , prattle , tattle , tittle-tattle , twaddle After drinking two espressos each, the animated couple would maunder loudly, annoying the other patrons in the coffee shop. Mne. sounds like WANDER

nascent

(adj) being born or beginning Example Sentence the nascent chicks a nascent insurgency "new soul sent".....to earth

predicament

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

diatribe

(noun) thunderous verbal attack Synonyms : fulmination diatribe = di-tribe = two tribes fighting...criticize

gratify

(verb) make happy or satisfied Synonyms : satisfy (verb) yield (to); give satisfaction to Synonyms : indulge , pander it would be really GREAT IF I bring a score above 1400 in GRE and I'll be able to please the top notch universities...

restive

Impatient or uneasy under the control of another; resisting being controlled , unnerve mne. restive=restless, when you are restless you can't control your body

ambiguous

Not clear, hard to understand, open to having several meanings or interpretations mne . 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.

apathy

a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest

equivocal

confusing or ambiguous mne. If everyone spoke in an "equal-voice" you will get confuse, who spoke?

premonitory

conveying a forewarning

devolve

deputize; pass or be passed to others (power, work, or property); Ex. devolve on/upon/to

amenable

easily persuaded, mne . Amenable -> Ammendable -> Ammendment. Ammendment is a CHANGE to law. Amenable means willing to change

provincial

limited in knowledge of the world; narrow-minded

temperate

mild, moderate

venality

the condition of being susceptible to bribes or corruption

maintain

to assert, to say in confident manner

expurgate

to censor

galvanize

to excite or inspire (someone) to action /mne. van with gals will excite you

patronize

verb: treat condescendingly (to treat someone as if you are better or more important than them) Synonyms : condescend , patronise She says she genuinely wanted to help me, but instead she patronized me, constantly pointing out how I was inferior to her. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

animosity

(noun) a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility Synonyms : animus , bad blood pronounce animosity like 'Enemy'sity. so if someone is having enemysity he will have ill will intentions.

nonchalant

adjective: coming across as uninterested or unconcerned; overly casual Synonyms : casual , insouciant The twenty-somethings at the coffee shop always irked Sheldon, especially the way in which they acted nonchalantly towards everything, not even caring when Sheldon once spilled his mocha on them.

eclectic

adjective: comprised of a variety of styles Joey was known for his eclectic tastes in music, one moment dancing to disco the next "air conducting" along to Beethoven's 9th symphony. mne. eclectic or elect means, chosing the best from many sources which is the meaning of the word eclectic

unpropitious

adjective: (of a circumstance) with little chance of success With only a bottle of water and a sandwich, the hikers faced an unpropitious task: ascending a huge mountain that took most two days to climb.

objurgate

verb: express strong disapproval of Synonyms : condemn , decry , excoriate , reprobate The manager spent an hour [ ]ing the employee in the hopes that he would not make these mistakes again.

becoming

adjective: appropriate, and matches nicely Synonyms : comely , comme il faut , decent , decorous , seemly Her dress was becoming and made her look even more beautiful. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

beatific

adjective: blissfully happy Synonyms : angelic , angelical , sainted , saintlike , saintly Often we imagine all monks to wear the beatific smile of the Buddha, but, like any of us, a monk can have a bad day and not look very happy. mne. beat+effect ~ the effect of smooth trance beats of music gives us a blissful mental state...

slapdash

adjective: carelessly and hastily put together Synonyms : haphazard , slipshod , sloppy The office building had been constructed in a slapdash manner, so it did not surprise officials when, during a small earthquake, a large crack emerged on the façade of the building. If you just slapped something together and then dashed when you were done, it was slapdash. The paint job was slapdash: it looked like they did it in an hour, without brushes.

sanguine

adjective: cheerful; optimistic Synonyms : florid , rubicund , ruddy With the prospect of having to learn 3,000 words during the course of the summer, Paul was anything but sanguine. mne. I feel sanguine on seeing penguin,they are optimistic and hopeful

cogent

adjective: clear and persuasive Synonyms : telling , weighty A cogent argument will change the minds of even the most skeptical audience.

replete

adjective: completely stocked or furnished with something Only weeks after the hurricane made landfall, the local supermarket shelves were replete with goods, so quick was the disaster relief response. mne, opposite of deplete

scintillating

adjective: describes someone who is brilliant and lively Synonyms : aglitter , coruscant , fulgid , glinting , glistering , glittering , glittery , scintillant , sparkly, bubbling , effervescent , frothy Richard Feynman was renowned for his scintillating lectures—the arcana of quantum physics was made lucid as he wrote animatedly on the chalkboard. mne. scin+till+llating: skin +till+ illuminating means skin is shining, sparkling

pugnacious

adjective: eager to fight or argue; verbally combative The comedian told one flat joke after another, and when the audience started booing, he pugnaciously spat back at them, "Hey, you think this is easy - why don't you buffoons give it a shot?" mne. pugna( similar to panga in hindi) + cious, someone who wants to take panga is eager to fight

cadaverous

adjective: emaciated; gaunt Synonyms : bony ,haggard , pinched , skeletal , wasted Some actors take challenging roles in which they have to lose so much weight that they appear cadaverous.

inflammable

adjective: extremely controversial, incendiary It only takes one person to leave an inflammable comment on an Internet thread for that thread to blow up into pages upon pages of reader indignation.

indignant

adjective: feeling anger over a perceived injustice Synonyms : incensed , outraged , umbrageous When the cyclist swerved into traffic, it forced the driver to brake and elicited an indignant shout of "Hey, punk, watch where you're going!" mne. indignant = in + dig + n + ant; while you are busy IN DIGging earth- expecting treasure, you find an army of ANTs! you will treat them SCORNFULLY and with ANGER.....

vicarious

adjective: felt or undergone as if one were taking part in the experience or feelings of another, experienced at secondhand The advent of twitter is a celebrity stalker's dream, as he or she can - through hundreds of intimate "tweets" - vicariously live the life of a famous person. mne. We do things for the people "we care". We appreciate things that "we care for".

amiable

adjective: friendly Synonyms : affable , cordial , genial Amy's name was very apt: she was so amiable that she was twice voted class president.

adequate

adjective: good enough for what you need Synonyms : decent , enough A very light jacket will be adequate for Los Angeles's warm winter.

bleak

adjective: having a depressing or gloomy outlook Synonyms : bare , barren , desolate , stark Unremitting overcast skies tend to lead people to create bleak literature and lugubrious music - compare England's band Radiohead to any band from Southern California.

imponderable

adjective: impossible to estimate or figure out According to many lawmakers, the huge variety of factors affecting society make devising an efficient healthcare system an imponderable task. mne. IM + PONDERABLE sounds like IM(not) + POUNDS(unit of weight) = not in pounds so its impossible to measure or estimate

affable

adjective: likeable; easy to talk to Synonyms : amiable , cordial , genial For all his surface affability, Marco was remarkably glum when he wasn't around other people. mne. affection+able=affection to others

indigenous

adjective: originating in a certain area Synonyms : autochthonal , autochthonic , autochthonous , endemic The plants and animals indigenous to Australia are notably different from those indigenous to the U.S - one look at a duckbill platypus and you know you're not dealing with an opossum.

profuse

adjective: plentiful; pouring out in abundance Synonyms : exuberant , lush , luxuriant , riotous During mile 20 of the Hawaii Marathon, Dwayne was sweating so profusely that he stopped to take off his shirt, and ran the remaining six miles wearing nothing more than skimpy shorts. mne. Prof+ use= PROFessors use ABUNDANT resources to teach students

telltale

adjective: revealing The many telltale signs of chronic smoking include yellow teeth, and a persistent, hacking cough. mne. tell tale of ghost, revealing mysterious stories of ghost

telling

adjective: significant and revealing of another factor Her unbecoming dress was very telling when it came to her sense of fashion. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

thrifty

adjective: spending money wisely Synonyms : careful He was economical, spending his money thriftily and on items considered essential. mne. Thrifty and Safety go hand in hand. It is for our own safety to be thrifty (to use resources thoughtfully)

macabre

adjective: suggesting the horror of death and decay; gruesome Synonyms : ghastly , grim , grisly ,sick Edgar Allen Poe was considered the master of the macabre; his stories vividly describe the moment leading up to - and often those moments after - a grisly death. mne. Sounds like massacre..which means "excessive killing of many people"..and which also represents death

vindictive

adjective: to have a very strong desire for revenge Though the other girl had only lightly poked fun of Vanessa's choice in attire, Vanessa was so vindictive that she waited for an entire semester to get the perfect revenge. mne. vindictive=win+addictive obsessed about winning ...so always having ill will against others i.e revenge to take

insolvent

adjective: unable to pay one's bills; bankrupt With credit card bills skyrocketing, a shockingly large number of Americans are truly insolvent. mne. in + solvent = one who cant solve his debts.

erratic

adjective: unpredictable; strange and unconventional Synonyms : fickle , mercurial , quicksilver It came as no surprise to pundits that the President's attempt at re-election floundered; even during his term, support for his policies was erratic, with an approval rating jumping anywhere from 30 to 60 percent. mne. focus on ERR + atic..part of it, and err is nothing but ERROR, and errors always look ODD, AND ARE unpredictable in nature.

bellicose

adjective: warlike; inclined to quarrel Synonyms : battleful , combative Known for their bellicose ways, the Spartans were once the most feared people from Peloponnesus to Persia. mne. A hill between between two countries has a holy bell on top of it. The constant fights across the border as to who should own the BELL is the CAUSE of warlike situation

amuck

adverb: in a frenzied or uncontrolled state Synonyms : amok , murderously Wherever the bowl haircut teen-idol went, his legions of screaming fans ran through the streets amuck, hoping for a glance at his boyish face.

chauvinist

noun: a person who believes in the superiority of their group Synonyms : flag-waver , hundred-percenter , jingo , jingoist , patrioteer The chauvinist lives on both sides of the political spectrum, outright shunning anybody whose ideas are not consistent with his own. mne. show over nationalist=Chauvinist(s0-v-nist)

miser

noun: a person who doesn't like to spend money (because they are greedy), a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably) Monte was no miser, but was simply frugal, wisely spending the little that he earned.

screed

noun: an abusive rant (often tedious) Joey had difficulty hanging out with his former best friend Perry, who, during his entire cup of coffee, enumerated all of the government's deficiencies--only to break ranks and launch into some screed against big business. mne. screed sc is going to red

tirade

noun: an angry speech Synonyms : broadside , philippic In terms of political change, a tirade oftentimes does little more than make the person speaking red in the face.

avarice

noun: greed (one of the seven deadly sins) Synonyms : avaritia , covetousness , greed , rapacity,avariciousness , covetousness , cupidity The Spanish conquistadors were known for their avarice, plundering Incan land and stealing Incan gold. mne. avarice- a + very + rich > a strong greed to be 'a very rich' person.

animosity

noun: intense hostility, a feeling of hatred towards something The governor's animosity toward his rival was only inflamed when the latter spread false lies regarding the governor's first term. mne. animal-city. If an zoo animal comes to city it will not be looked upon friendly but rather with enemity

moment

noun: significant and important value Synonyms : consequence , import Despite the initial hullabaloo, the play was of no great moment in Hampton's writing career, and within a few years the public quickly forgot his foray into theater arts. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

catalyst

noun: something that speeds up an event Synonyms : accelerator Rosa Park's refusal to give up her bus seat acted as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement, setting into motion historic changes for African-Americans.

acme

noun: the highest point of achievement Synonyms : elevation , height , meridian , peak , pinnacle , summit , superlative , tiptop , top The new Cessna airplanes will be the acme of comfort, offering reclining seats and ample legroom.

serendipity

noun: the instance in which an accidental, fortunate discovery is made By pure serendipity, Sarah discovered, at a flea market in Peoria, a matching earring to replace the one that fell down the storm drain back home. mne. if a DEITY shows PITY on you, you are LUCKY and you can DISCOVER GREAT THINGS.Serendipity=sudden+pity(divine)

summit

noun: the peak or highest point Synonyms : acme , elevation , height , meridian , peak , pinnacle , superlative , tiptop , top, crest , crown After hiking for two days, the climbers finally reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. noun: a meeting of high-level leaders Since climate change policy has been mired in congressional fighting, this summit should help set the goals for president's next term.

stem

verb: to hold back or limit the flow or growth of something To stem the tide of applications, the prestigious Ivy requires that each applicant score at least 330 on the Revised GRE. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study mne. meaning of stem is opposite of what a stem of a plant does ; It lets the nutrients travel accross and lets the water from root upward ! But stem means to stop the flow !

demean

verb: to insult; to cause someone to lose dignity or respect, reduce in worth or character, usually verbally Synonyms : degrade , disgrace , put down , take down At first the soccer players bantered back and forth, but as soon as one of the players became demeaning, calling the other's mother a water buffalo, the ref whipped out a red card. mne. we are 'de'creasing the 'mean'ing of someone, so insulting

hound

verb: to pursue relentlessly Synonyms : hunt , trace An implacable foe of corruption, Eliot Ness hounded out graft in all forms - he even helped nab Al Capone. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

ferret

verb: to search for something persistently Synonyms : ferret out Ever the resourceful lexicographer, Fenton was able to ferret out the word origin of highly obscure words. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study mne. ferret sounds like for+rat == i want rat== so hunt it...search for it and hunt it

mesmerize

verb: to spellbind or enthrall, attract strongly, as if with a magnet Synonyms : bewitch , magnetise , magnetize , mesmerise The plot and the characters were so well developed that many viewers were mesmerized, unable to move their eyes from the screen for even a single second.

exhort

verb: to strongly urge on; encourage Synonyms : barrack , cheer , inspire , pep up , root on , urge , urge on Nelson's parents exhorted him to study medicine, urging him to choose a respectable profession; intransigent, Nelson left home to become a graffiti artist. mne. my ex is hot(hort)...she urges men or encourage ....

underwrite

verb: to support financially Synonyms : subvent , subvention The latest symphony broadcast was made possible with underwriting from the Carnegie Endowment. mne. financial doc should have sign under

dupe

verb: to trick or swindle Synonyms : befool , cod , fool , gull , put on , put one across , put one over , slang , take in Once again a get-rich-fast Internet scheme had duped Harold into submitting a $5,000 check to a sham operation. noun: a person who is easily tricked or swindled Synonyms : victim The charlatan mistook the crowd for a bunch of dupes, but the crowd was quickly on to him and decried his bald-faced attempt to bilk them.

placid

(adj) (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves Synonyms : quiet , smooth , still , tranquil , unruffled Example Sentence a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay the quiet waters of a lagoon a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky a smooth channel crossing scarcely a ripple on the still water unruffled water (adj) not easily irritated Synonyms : equable , even-tempered , good-tempered Example Sentence an equable temper not everyone shared his placid temperament remained placid despite the repeated delays Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary a student well PLACED in his college will sit calmly and peacefully...as compared to those who did not get placed.

tenable

(adj) based on sound reasoning or evidence Synonyms : well-founded Example Sentence well-founded suspicions if ten ppl are able to understand the theory, then it has to be a tenable ( reasonable ) theory !

intrinsic

(adj) belonging to a thing by its very nature Synonyms : intrinsical Example Sentence form was treated as something intrinsic, as the very essence of the thing (adj) situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts Example Sentence intrinsic muscles in electronics u will hear about intrinsic bonds(which is buil-in)....but extrinsic bonds one has to add something extra

daunting

(adj) discouraging through fear Synonyms : intimidating Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary DAUN SOUNDS LIKE DON NTING SOUNDS LIKE ACTING . DON DICOURAGING THE PERSONS WHO ACTING LIKE A FEARESOME

bogus

(adj) fraudulent; having a misleading appearance Synonyms : bastard , fake , phoney , phony Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary BOGUS Sounds like BRUTUS-so he is a fraud

irresolute

(adj) uncertain how to act or proceed Example Sentence the committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute (IR)not knowing... how to make resolutions.

panacea

(noun) (Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia (noun) hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists Synonyms : catholicon , cure-all , nostrum THIS WORD sound like pan of asia,which suggest remedy for all problems occuring in asia.

proclivity

(noun) a natural inclination Synonyms : leaning , propensity Example Sentence he has a proclivity for exaggeration Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Acclivity- an upward slope; Declivity --a downward slope; Proclivity -- a natural inclination

forbear

(noun) a person from whom you are descended Synonyms : forebear (verb) refrain from doing Synonyms : hold back Example Sentence she forbore a snicker (verb) resist doing something Synonyms : refrain Example Sentence He refrained from hitting him back she could not forbear weeping a gf telling to her bf (forget + beer) or forget me..he is restricted to drink...

decadent

(noun) a person who has fallen into a decadent state (morally or artistically) (adj) marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay Synonyms : effete Example Sentence a decadent life of excessive money and no sense of responsibility a group of effete self-professed intellectuals there is a toothpaste named DECADENT used so that your teeth dont DECAY..

fester

(noun) a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus Synonyms : suppurating sore (verb) ripen and generate pus Synonyms : maturate , suppurate Example Sentence her wounds are festering rhymes with pester ... so if you pester someone they will get festered, meaning irritated.

propensity

(noun) an inclination to do something Synonyms : leaning , tendency Example Sentence he felt leanings toward frivolity (noun) a natural inclination Synonyms : leaning , proclivity Example Sentence he has a proclivity for exaggeration (noun) a disposition to behave in a certain way Synonyms : aptness Example Sentence the aptness of iron to rust the propensity of disease to spread now a days people are inclined towards "CITY" dats y thery r migrating from villages....

propriety

(noun) correct or appropriate behavior Synonyms : correctitude , properness divide the word as propr+iety ..propr(sounds like PROPER)..hence it refers to being PROPER or CORRECT IN CONDUCT..

tarnish

(noun) discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation (verb) make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically Synonyms : defile , maculate , stain , sully Example Sentence The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man its opposite of garnish..simple

panache

(noun) distinctive and stylish elegance Synonyms : dash , elan , flair , style Example Sentence he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer (noun) a feathered plume on a helmet ir reminds of the movie FASHION.all de top models wer frm panache..therefore u cn relate it to stylish way of dressin

elitist

(noun) someone who believes in rule by an elite group elitist-seems like engliht,so in elitist society only superior people(enlighted)people are given the opportunity

harbinger

(noun) something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone Synonyms : forerunner , herald , precursor , predecessor (verb) foreshadow or presage Synonyms : announce , annunciate , foretell , herald sounds like HER + FINGER, she shows me what is about to happen by gesturing with her finger.

veracity

(noun) unwillingness to tell lies veracity and voracity were two cities, people of vora city used to eat too much and people of vera city used to tell truth about their fattiness, which caused differences between two cities (in this way you can remem. both words)

impede

(verb) be a hindrance or obstacle to Synonyms : hinder Example Sentence She is impeding the progress of our project (verb) block passage through Synonyms : block , close up , jam , obstruct , obturate , occlude Example Sentence obstruct the path impede from impedance meaning resistance

vacillate

(verb) be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action Synonyms : hover , oscillate , vibrate Example Sentence He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement (verb) move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern Synonyms : fluctuate , waver Example Sentence the line on the monitor vacillated sounds like OScillate..so something which moves from one position to another position.

chastise

(verb) censure severely Synonyms : castigate , chasten , correct , objurgate Example Sentence She chastised him for his insensitive remarks chastise = chest ice... The kid was punished or crticized severly by his mother for playing with ice on chest

iconoclast

Attacker of cherished beliefs or institutions mne. icons-ideals; clast is like clash... so iconoclast is someone whose ideas clash with the traditional ideals iconoclast = icono- + clast; icono- "image"; clast ~ clash; => image destroyer

castigate

Criticize severely; punish in order to correct mne. cast+i+hate - if you hate caste, you criticize

gregarious

Sociable, pertaining to a flock or crowd mne. for gre we attend classes in group

enervate

Weaken, tire mne. ENERV(w)asTE when you waste you energy you become weak

aberration

a deviation from what is normal or expected

plodding

adjective: (of movement) slow and laborious Synonyms : leaden Charlie may seem to run at a plodding pace, but he is an ultramarathoner, meaning he runs distances of up to 100 miles, and can run for ten hours at a stretch.

palatable

adjective: acceptable to the taste or mind Synonyms : toothsome MIkey didn't partake much in his friends' conversations, but found their presence [ ]. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

hoary

adjective: ancient Synonyms : rusty Most workout gurus are young, fit people, whereas most yoga gurus are [ ] men with long white beards.

factitious

adjective: artificial; not natural The defendant's story was largely factitious and did not accord with eyewitness testimonies

doughty

adjective: brave; bold; courageous I enjoy films in which a [ ] group comes together to battle a force of evil.

provident

adjective: careful in regard to your own interests; providing carefully for the future In a move that hardly could be described as provident, Bert spend his entire savings on a luxurious cruise, knowing that other bills would come due a couple months later.

pyrrhic

adjective: describing a victory that comes at such a great cost that the victory is not worthwhile George W. Bush's win in the 2000 election was in many ways a pyrrhic victory: the circumstances of his win alienated half of the U.S. population.

demonstrative

adjective: given to or marked by the open expression of emotion When Sally told James that she wanted to break up with him, she expected he would react [ ]y, but he quietly nodded his head and left without saying a word.

incisive

adjective: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions Synonyms : acute , discriminating , keen , knifelike , penetrating , penetrative , piercing , sharp The lawyer had an incisive mind, able in a flash to dissect a hopelessly tangled issue and isolate the essential laws at play.

ribald

adjective: humorously vulgar Synonyms : bawdy , off-color The speaker was famous for his ribald humor, but the high school principal asked him to keep the talk G-rated when he spoke to the student body. Mne. ridicule "bald" people

apathetic

adjective: marked by a lack of interest Synonyms : indifferent Mr. Thompson was so talented at teaching math that even normally apathetic students took interest.

smug

adjective: marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction Synonyms : self-satisfied When Phil was dating the model, he had a smug attitude that annoyed his buddies.

disingenuous

adjective: not straightforward; giving a false appearance of frankness Synonyms : artful Many adults think that they can lie to children, but kids are smart and know when people are [ ].

germane

adjective: relevant and appropriate The professor wanted to tell the jury in detail about his new book, but the lawyer said it wasn't germane to the charges in the cases.

philistine

adjective: smug and ignorant towards artistic and cultural values Synonyms : anti-intellectual Jane considered Al completely [ ], because he talked almost exclusive about video games; she was entirely unaware of how well read he really was. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

evanescent

adjective: tending to vanish like vapor The storm flashed into existence above us and lasted only a short time - an [ ] turbulence of wind and cloud.

unforthcoming

adjective: uncooperative, not willing to give up information The teacher demanded to know who broke the window while he was out of the room, but the students understandably were unforthcoming.

untoward

adjective: unfavorable; inconvenient Synonyms : indecent , indecorous , unbecoming , uncomely , unseemly,adverse , inauspicious Some professors find teaching untoward as having to prepare for lectures and conduct office hours prevents them from focusing on their research. Mnemonic 1. conditions which are not towards me are ==> untoward 2. my bike was TOWed and that was unfortunate.

gambit

noun: a maneuver or risk in a game or conversation, designed to secure an advantage Synonyms : ploy , stratagem Randy played a [ ], telling his boss that he would leave at the end of the week if he didn't get a raise.

quisling

noun: a traitor Synonyms : collaborationist , collaborator History looks unfavorably upon quislings; indeed they are accorded about the same fondness as Nero—he who watched his city burn down while playing the violin

travesty

noun: an absurd presentation of something; a mockery, parody . Synonyms : farce , farce comedy,burlesque , charade , lampoon , mockery , parody , pasquinade , put-on , sendup , spoof , takeoff What I expected to be an intelligent, nuanced historical documentary turned out to be a poorly-produced travesty of the form. mne. If u think Bra(tra) as vest then it is a travesty

cornucopia

noun: an abundant supply of something good Synonyms : profuseness , profusion , richness The International Food Expo was a cornucopia of culinary delights: gourmet foods from every continent were under one roof. mne. corn + copia copia is similar to copius meaning plentiful, cornucopia thus means plenty of corn(grains/fruits)

alacrity

noun: an eager willingness to do something Synonyms : briskness , smartness The first three weeks at his new job, Mark worked with such alacrity that upper management knew it would be giving him a promotion. Mnemonic 1. take the suffix crity we can link it with creativity.creative people are so eager to learn n create things differently. 2. 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...

cataclysm

noun: an event resulting in great loss and misfortune Synonyms : calamity , catastrophe , disaster , tragedy The introduction of smallpox was a [ ] for Native Americans, killing off more than half of their population.

cataclysm

noun: an event resulting in great loss and misfortune Synonyms : calamity , catastrophe , disaster , tragedy The introduction of smallpox was a cataclysm for Native Americans, killing off more than half of their population. Mne. think of catastrophe

surfeit

noun: an excessive amount of something Synonyms : excess , overabundance There was no such thing as a [ ] of shopping for Nancy--she could stay at the outlet stores from opening to closing time.

surfeit

noun: an excessive amount of something Synonyms : excess , overabundance There was no such thing as a surfeit of shopping for Nancy--she could stay at the outlet stores from opening to closing time.

torpor

noun: inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy Synonyms : listlessness , torpidity , torpidness After work, I was expecting my colleagues to be enthusiastic about the outing, but I found them in a state of complete torpor.

discord

noun: lack of agreement or harmony Synonyms : strife Despite all their talented players, the team was filled with discord--some players refused to talk to others--and lost most of their games.

gumption

noun: resourcefulness and determination Synonyms : backbone , grit , guts , moxie , sand Wallace Stegner lamented the lack of [ ] in the U.S. during the sixties, claiming that no young person knew the value of work.

malingerer

noun: someone shirking their duty by pretending to be sick or incapacitated Synonyms : shammer , skulker At one time, our country was full of hardworking respectful people, but now it seems that everyone is a [ ] with little inclination to work.

desideratum

noun: something desired as a necessity The [ ] of the environmental group is that motorists should rely on carpooling.

extant

still in existence; surviving mne . the opposite of extinct

enamor

verb: attraction or feeling of love Synonyms : becharm , beguile , bewitch , captivate , capture , catch , charm , enchant , entrance , fascinate , trance She is completely [ ]ed with Justin Bieber, and goes to all his concerts on the East coast.

palaver

verb: speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly Synonyms : blab , blabber , chatter , clack , gabble , gibber , maunder , piffle , prate , prattle , tattle , tittle-tattle , twaddle During the rain delay, many who had come to see the game palavered, probably hoping that idle chatter would make the time go by faster. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

err

verb: to make an error Synonyms : mistake , slip He erred in thinking that "indigent" and "indignant" were synonyms.

deter

verb: to prevent or discourage someone from doing something: Synonyms : dissuade, discourage High prices are deterring a lot of young couples from buying houses.

start

verb: to suddenly move in a particular direction All alone in the mansion, Henrietta started when she heard a sound. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

miserly

(adj) (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity Synonyms : mean , mingy , tight Example Sentence a mean person he left a miserly tip Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary MY SIR gave me only a flower of liLY,nothing else that shows his stingyness

abreast

(adj) being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge Synonyms : au courant , au fait , up on Example Sentence kept abreast of the latest developments constant revision keeps the book au courant always au fait on the latest events up on the news (adv) alongside each other, facing in the same direction It's not vulgar but a fact....how are breasts????....alongside each other and facing the same direction....

viable

(adj) capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are Synonyms : executable , feasible , practicable , workable (adj) capable of life or normal growth and development Example Sentence viable seeds a viable fetus SURVIVABLE ! got it?

feasible

(adj) capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are Synonyms : executable , practicable , viable , workable feasible- see EASI - work which are easy are always practical to do.sorry i cheated

palpable

(adj) capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt Synonyms : tangible Example Sentence a barely palpable dust felt sudden anger in a palpable wave the air was warm and close--palpable as cotton a palpable lie (adj) can be felt by palpation Example Sentence a palpable tumor palpable..divide it like..PALP(SOUNDS LIKE PULP)+ABLE.....after touching the PULP of fruit ITS OBVIOUS THAT every one would be ABLE TO PERCEIVE whether THE FRUIT is fresh or not.

fecund

(adj) capable of producing offspring or vegetation (adj) intellectually productive Synonyms : fertile , prolific Example Sentence a prolific writer a fecund imagination Sounds like "****" "AND". You **** and You are able to produce an offspring (no offence)

capricious

(adj) changeable Synonyms : freakish Example Sentence a capricious summer breeze freakish weather (adj) determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason Synonyms : impulsive , whimsical Example Sentence a capricious refusal authoritarian rulers are frequently capricious the victim of whimsical persecutions ca(CAR) + PRIC(PRICE)...PRICE OF cars nowadays is becoming unpredictable with the launch of Tata's 1 lakh car.

histrionic

(adj) characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected Synonyms : melodramatic Example Sentence histrionic gestures an attitude of melodramatic despair a theatrical pose histrionic-- sounds like history. We find that most of the plays performed on stage in the theatre are from history, hence the name histrionic, theatrical.

iconoclastic

(adj) characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions (adj) destructive of images used in religious worship; said of religions, such as Islam, in which the representation of living things is prohibited icon = idol clash = fragments. So, one who destroys idols into pieces is iconoclast.

amicable

(adj) characterized by friendship and good will amicable ~ am + I + cable; there is a cable (friendly connection) between me (I) and him

anachronistic

(adj) chronologically misplaced Synonyms : anachronic , anachronous Example Sentence English public schools are anachronistic Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary read it as An Achronistic. A(not) CHRONISTIC(in order).

imminent

(adj) close in time; about to occur Synonyms : at hand , close at hand , impendent , impending Example Sentence retribution is at hand some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand in imminent danger his impending retirement imminent sounds similar to immediate. so imminent means about to occur immediately.

vociferous

(adj) conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry Synonyms : blatant , clamant , clamorous , strident Example Sentence blatant radios a clamorous uproar strident demands a vociferous mob VOICE + FURIOUS = noisy

fallacious

(adj) containing or based on a fallacy Synonyms : unsound Example Sentence fallacious reasoning an unsound argument (adj) intended to deceive Synonyms : deceitful , fraudulent Example Sentence deceitful advertising fallacious testimony smooth, shining, and deceitful as thin ice a fraudulent scheme to escape paying taxes (adj) based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information Example Sentence fallacious hope fallacious.split it like fallac+ious...if you just concentrate on fallac..it look like FALSE,......so THINK that SOMETHING is based on a FALSE OR incorrect notion.....

invidious

(adj) containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice Synonyms : discriminatory Example Sentence discriminatory attitudes and practices invidious comparisons invi seems like "envy" check the meaning of envy and you will understand the mnemonic

complacent

(adj) contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions Synonyms : self-complacent , self-satisfied Example Sentence he had become complacent after years of success his self-satisfied dignity placement ... hogaya ab i am fully satisfied with myself

truculent

(adj) defiantly aggressive Example Sentence a truculent speech against the new government Sounds like 'Truck' which is the king of the road and runs very aggessively.

haphazard

(adj) dependent upon or characterized by chance Synonyms : hit-or-miss Example Sentence a haphazard plan of action his judgment is rather hit-or-miss (adj) marked by great carelessness Synonyms : slapdash , slipshod , sloppy Example Sentence a most haphazard system of record keeping slapdash work slipshod spelling sloppy workmanship (adv) without care; in a slapdash manner Synonyms : haphazardly Example Sentence the Prime Minister was wearing a grey suit and a white shirt with a soft collar, but his neck had become thinner and the collar stood away from it as if it had been bought haphazard Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary HAP + HAZARD where HAZARD means epidemic spread due to great carelessness.

empirical

(adj) derived from experiment and observation rather than theory Synonyms : empiric Example Sentence an empirical basis for an ethical theory empirical laws empirical data an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known (adj) relying on medical quackery Synonyms : empiric Example Sentence empiric treatment Empire...maintaining an empire requires much practical experiences and workouts....

anomalous

(adj) deviating from the general or common order or type Example Sentence advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary anomalous means abnormal. Think of abnormal when you read the word anomalous

subtle

(adj) difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze Synonyms : elusive Example Sentence his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change a subtle difference that elusive thing the soul (adj) able to make fine distinctions Example Sentence a subtle mind (adj) working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way Synonyms : insidious , pernicious Example Sentence glaucoma is an insidious disease a subtle poison sub+tle(title) without subtitle it is difficult to understand the other languages

cumbersome

(adj) difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight Synonyms : cumbrous Example Sentence a cumbersome piece of machinery cumbrous protective clothing (adj) not elegant or graceful in expression Synonyms : awkward , clumsy , ill-chosen , inapt , inept Example Sentence an awkward prose style a clumsy apology his cumbersome writing style if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now? Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary (Come-bear-some) come bear some heavy things that are hard to manage

indolent

(adj) disinclined to work or exertion Synonyms : faineant , lazy , otiose , slothful , work-shy Example Sentence faineant kings under whose rule the country languished an indolent hanger-on too lazy to wash the dishes shiftless idle youth slothful employees the unemployed are not necessarily work-shy (adj) (of tumors, e.g.) slow to heal or develop and usually painless Example Sentence an indolent ulcer leprosy is an indolent infectious disease indolent - in + dolent => jo dolta nahi hai(hilta nahi hai)

acquisitive

(adj) eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas Example Sentence an acquisitive mind an acquisitive society in which the craving for material things seems never satisfied Acquisitive -> ACQUIRE Acquisitive meas Acquiring things

numinous

(adj) evincing the presence of a deity Example Sentence a numinous wood the most numinous moment in the Mass (adj) of or relating to or characteristic of a numen Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary numinous seems like luminous which is bright and numinous is divine..

presumptuous

(adj) excessively forward Synonyms : assuming , assumptive Example Sentence an assumptive person on a subject like this it would be too assuming for me to decide the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants Focus on "Presum" (Presume)--> To overstep your boundaries by boldly PRESUMing/assuming something.

contrite

(adj) feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses Synonyms : remorseful , rueful , ruthful SPLIT AS cont (COUNT) - rite (RIGHT). COUNT THE CASH RIGHT, ELSE YOU WILL REGRET IT.

resolute

(adj) firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination Example Sentence stood resolute against the enemy faced with a resolute opposition a resolute and unshakeable faith (adj) characterized by quickness and firmness Synonyms : unhesitating Example Sentence his reply was unhesitating we make resolutions on jan 1st and we are determined to follow them atleast for that day!

perilous

(adj) fraught with danger Synonyms : parlous , precarious , touch-and-go Example Sentence dangerous waters a parlous journey on stormy seas a perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat the precarious life of an undersea diver dangerous surgery followed by a touch-and-go recovery Perilous sounds like very less.. SO very less chance for safety.. Dangerous

garrulous

(adj) full of trivial conversation Synonyms : chatty , gabby , loquacious , talkative , talky Example Sentence kept from her housework by gabby neighbors (garrulous can be related to girls when pronounced)and girls talk more than boys

disparate

(adj) fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind Example Sentence such disparate attractions as grand opera and game fishing disparate ideas (adj) including markedly dissimilar elements Example Sentence a disparate aggregate of creeds and songs and prayers Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Dis(this) + parate(parrot) is different from the rest. But how?? It can talk!!!

exasperated

(adj) greatly annoyed; out of patience Synonyms : browned off , cheesed off Example Sentence had an exasperated look on his face felt exasperated beyond endurance if you ask someone wat is the RATE of PER ASS of your ex galfriend....;) then you are irritating tha person

deleterious

(adj) harmful to living things Synonyms : hurtful , injurious Example Sentence deleterious chemical additives relate it to DELETE...so you DELETE all the spam mails because they may BE HARMFUL to your PC.

perfunctory

(adj) hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough Synonyms : casual , cursory , passing Example Sentence a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws a passing glance perfunctory courtesy (adj) as a formality only Synonyms : pro forma Example Sentence a one-candidate pro forma election PARAI(other's)+FACTORY - if you are told to take care of somebody else's factory, you would casually care about it

cursory

(adj) hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough Synonyms : casual , passing , perfunctory Example Sentence a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws a passing glance perfunctory courtesy Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary relate it to the cursor on your computer screen..the mouse is used to move the cursor hastily without going into minor details

cacophonous

(adj) having an unpleasant sound Synonyms : cacophonic Example Sentence as cacophonous as a henyard caco sounds like cactus and phonous like phone. So kindly try to remember it like this...a phone with a cactus makes irritating sounds.

exacting

(adj) having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures Synonyms : fastidious Example Sentence fastidious microorganisms certain highly specialized xerophytes are extremely exacting in their requirements (adj) severe and unremitting in making demands Synonyms : stern , strict Example Sentence an exacting instructor a stern disciplinarian strict standards (adj) requiring precise accuracy Synonyms : exigent Example Sentence an exacting job became more exigent over his pronunciation Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Exacting.....he wants thing too be too exact and precise...hence he is making great demands!!!!

unprecedented

(adj) having no precedent; novel Example Sentence an unprecedented expansion in population and industry UN(not)..PRECEDE(event occured in past)...so unprecedented means something which has never occured in past or it is novel

pious

(adj) having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity Example Sentence pious readings We give thanks to God for the PIe he has given US.

boorish

(adj) ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance Synonyms : loutish , neandertal , neanderthal , oafish , swinish Example Sentence was boorish and insensitive the loutish manners of a bully her stupid oafish husband aristocratic contempt for the swinish multitude boor means =bura .... ill mannered... so make adj boorish..!..:)

avaricious

(adj) immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth Synonyms : covetous , grabby , grasping , greedy , prehensile Example Sentence they are avaricious and will do anything for money casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields a grasping old miser grasping commercialism greedy for money and power grew richer and greedier prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees comes from avarice=a+var(war)::in a war evry1 becomes greedy.

debilitating

(adj) impairing the strength and vitality de'bilitate'=de vitalite; harms ur health

implicit

(adj) implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something Synonyms : inexplicit Example Sentence an implicit agreement not to raise the subject there was implicit criticism in his voice anger was implicit in the argument the oak is implicit in the acorn (adj) being without doubt or reserve Synonyms : unquestioning Example Sentence implicit trust impli+cit--- tacit(CIT) means understand without being expressed so IMPLICIT means implied without directly expressed

incontrovertible

(adj) impossible to deny or disprove Synonyms : irrefutable , positive Example Sentence incontrovertible proof of the defendant's innocence proof positive an irrefutable argument (adj) necessarily or demonstrably true Synonyms : demonstrable Example Sentence demonstrable truths in-controvertible; here relate controvertible with controversy thus something which cannot have any controversy is in-controvertible and thus is indisputable

modish

(adj) in the current fashion or style Synonyms : a la mode , in style , in vogue , latest modish = mode (style) + ish.. thats is extremely stylish.. hence very fashionable..

somnolent

(adj) inclined to or marked by drowsiness Synonyms : slumberous , slumbery , slumbrous Example Sentence slumberous (or slumbrous) eyes `slumbery' is archaic the sound had a somnolent effect Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary " somn " is a root which means sleep, so any word having this root is pertaining to sleep...

intrepid

(adj) invulnerable to fear or intimidation Synonyms : audacious , brave , dauntless , fearless , hardy , unfearing Example Sentence audacious explorers fearless reporters and photographers intrepid pioneers Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary IN TRAP... you are fearless and confident that you will come out of it.

ebullient

(adj) joyously unrestrained Synonyms : exuberant , high-spirited Your dad purchasing you a new 'Enfield Bullet' so you shpw ur 'Excitement' -> ebullient! :D

gawky

(adj) lacking grace in movement or posture Synonyms : clumsy , clunky , ungainly , unwieldy Example Sentence a gawky lad with long ungainly legs clumsy fingers what an ungainly creature a giraffe is heaved his unwieldy figure out of his chair sounds like GAW(village) KI ladkiya lack grace....

incongruous

(adj) lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness Example Sentence a plan incongruous with reason incongruous behavior a joke that was incongruous with polite conversation Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary in + congruence...wen 2 things are in congruence they are in harmony so in+congruence means lack of harmony

blithe

(adj) lacking or showing a lack of due concern Example Sentence spoke with blithe ignorance of the true situation (adj) carefree and happy and lighthearted Synonyms : blithesome , light-hearted , lighthearted , lightsome Example Sentence was loved for her blithe spirit a merry blithesome nature her lighthearted nature trilling songs with a lightsome heart Blithe== Be-light- Hearted. means care free

vapid

(adj) lacking taste or flavor or tang Synonyms : bland , flat , flavorless , flavourless , insipid , savorless , savourless Example Sentence a bland diet insipid hospital food flavorless supermarket tomatoes vapid beer vapid tea (adj) lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest Example Sentence a vapid conversation a vapid smile a bunch of vapid schoolgirls vapid sounds similar to rapid(~ very rapid)... If you cook in a rapid manner, you may spoil the taste of the food, or say, when you eat rapidly..you may not get the taste of the food.

insipid

(adj) lacking taste or flavor or tang Synonyms : bland , flat , flavorless , flavourless , savorless , savourless , vapid Example Sentence a bland diet insipid hospital food flavorless supermarket tomatoes vapid beer vapid tea (adj) lacking interest or significance or impact Synonyms : jejune Example Sentence an insipid personality jejune novel in+sip+id(it) in-'not, -ve prefix', so when you do not sip it, i.e a juice ,then it means the juice lacks flavor.

erratic

(adj) liable to sudden unpredictable change Synonyms : fickle , mercurial , quicksilver Example Sentence erratic behavior fickle weather mercurial twists of temperament a quicksilver character, cool and willful at one moment, utterly fragile the next (adj) having no fixed course Synonyms : planetary , wandering Example Sentence an erratic comet his life followed a wandering course a planetary vagabond (adj) likely to perform unpredictably Synonyms : temperamental Example Sentence erratic winds are the bane of a sailor a temperamental motor; sometimes it would start and sometimes it wouldn't that beautiful but temperamental instrument the flute focus on ERR + atic..part of it, and err is nothing but ERROR, and errors always look ODD, AND ARE unpredictable in nature.

fallible

(adj) likely to fail or make errors Example Sentence everyone is fallible to some degree (adj) wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings Synonyms : frail , imperfect , weak Example Sentence I'm only a fallible human frail humanity Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary fall+iblle....think of a person who can FALL FOR anything, hence makes mistakes.

pedantic

(adj) marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects Synonyms : academic , donnish Can u smell the word <b>'PANDIT'</b>( "Scholar" in english) from "Pedantic"? PANDITs are usually very strict about the bookish stuff.

duplicitous

(adj) marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another Synonyms : ambidextrous , deceitful , double-dealing , double-faced , double-tongued , 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 duplicit+ousduplicate--- one who make duplicate things is deceitful

desultory

(adj) marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another Example Sentence desultory thoughts the desultory conversation characteristic of cocktail parties De-result...Obviously a haphazard or desultory approach will result to nothing.

obsolete

(adj) no longer in use Synonyms : disused Example Sentence obsolete words Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary OB+SO+LETE = obviously so late... Something so late is outmoded

magnanimous

(adj) noble and generous in spirit Synonyms : greathearted Example Sentence a greathearted general a magnanimous conqueror (adj) generous and understanding and tolerant Synonyms : big , large Example Sentence a heart big enough to hold no grudges that's very big of you to be so forgiving a large and generous spirit a large heart magnanimous toward his enemies magnani+ous magnificenta person is called magnificent(outstanding, superb) if he is kind, generous

benign

(adj) not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor) (adj) pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence Synonyms : benignant Example Sentence a benign smile the benign sky the benign influence of pure air (adj) kindness of disposition or manner Example Sentence the benign ruler of millions benign intentions benign- bene(good) + sign

feckless

(adj) not fit to assume responsibility (adj) generally incompetent and ineffectual Synonyms : inept Example Sentence feckless attempts to repair the plumbing inept handling of the account feckless:- sounds like ****less people who **** less are not effective i.e ineffective. ultimately we want to remember the word meaning........

extraneous

(adj) not pertinent to the matter under consideration Synonyms : immaterial , impertinent , orthogonal Example Sentence an issue extraneous to the debate the price was immaterial mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point (adj) not essential Example Sentence the ballet struck me as extraneous and somewhat out of keeping with the rest of the play (adj) not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source Synonyms : foreign Example Sentence water free of extraneous matter foreign particles in milk (adj) coming from the outside Synonyms : external , outside Example Sentence extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph relying upon an extraneous income disdaining outside pressure groups Think of news channels....EXTRA+NEWS...In order to get TRP, news channels show irrelevant or unrelated things hence the news are most of the times EXTRANEOUS

convivial

(adj) occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company Synonyms : good-time Example Sentence a convivial atmosphere at the reunion a woman of convivial nature he was a real good-time Charlie somewhat close to carnival which also implies festivity.

magisterial

(adj) of or relating to a magistrate Example Sentence official magisterial functions (adj) offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power Synonyms : autocratic , bossy , dominating , high-and-mighty , 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 (adj) used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person Synonyms : distinguished , grand , imposing Example Sentence his distinguished bearing the monarch's imposing presence she reigned in magisterial beauty magistrate...!!!

abject

(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 (adj) most unfortunate or miserable Example Sentence the most abject slaves joined in the revolt abject poverty (adj) showing utter resignation or hopelessness Synonyms : unhopeful Example Sentence abject surrender (adj) showing humiliation or submissiveness Example Sentence an abject apology Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Abject sounds like REJECT. Poor people are like REJECTED (Abject) people in the society. poor people or people lacking pride (abject people) are rejected in society

veritable

(adj) often used as intensifiers Synonyms : regular Example Sentence a regular morass of details a regular nincompoop he's a veritable swine (adj) not counterfeit or copied Synonyms : authentic , bona fide , unquestionable Example Sentence an authentic signature a bona fide manuscript an unquestionable antique photographs taken in a veritable bull ring veritable--veri(verify)+table--something that is true can be verified.

overt

(adj) open and observable; not secret or hidden Synonyms : open Example Sentence an overt lie overt hostility overt intelligence gathering open ballots Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary we know covert is hidden so overt is an exact opposite ie non-secretive.

feeble

(adj) pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness Synonyms : lame Example Sentence a feeble excuse a lame argument (adj) lacking strength or vigor Synonyms : faint Example Sentence damning with faint praise faint resistance feeble efforts a feeble voice (adj) lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality Synonyms : debile , decrepit , infirm , rickety , sapless , weak , weakly Example Sentence a feeble old woman her body looked sapless (adj) lacking strength Synonyms : nerveless Example Sentence a weak, nerveless fool, devoid of energy and promptitude sounds like FREE + BAL -> FREE(without) from BAL(strength in Hindi) -> WEAK

prescient

(adj) perceiving the significance of events before they occur Example Sentence extraordinarily prescient memoranda on the probable course of postwar relations prescient means pre+event i.e. pre knowledge of event

specious

(adj) plausible but false Synonyms : spurious Example Sentence a specious claim spurious inferences (adj) based on pretense; deceptively pleasing Synonyms : gilded , meretricious Example Sentence the gilded and perfumed but inwardly rotten nobility meretricious praise a meretricious argument It sounds like 'suspicious'.

profuse

(adj) produced or growing in extreme abundance Synonyms : exuberant , lush , luxuriant , riotous Example Sentence their riotous blooming to PRODUCE an abundance of energy from nuclear FUSion, you need to join two atomic nuclei.

futile

(adj) producing no result or effect Synonyms : ineffectual , otiose , unavailing Example Sentence a futile effort the therapy was ineffectual an otiose undertaking an unavailing attempt (adj) unproductive of success Synonyms : bootless , fruitless , sleeveless , vain Example Sentence a fruitless search futile years after her artistic peak a sleeveless errand a vain attempt futile is not fertile.. hence not fruitful

salubrious

(adj) promoting health; healthful Synonyms : good for you , healthy Example Sentence a healthy diet clean healthy air plenty of healthy sleep healthy and normal outlets for youthful energy the salubrious mountain air and water carrots are good for you (adj) favorable to health of mind or body Example Sentence not the most salubrious campsite one of the less salubrious suburbs (related to bollywood)remember salman khan........all health and all.......

adroit

(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 Remember with Detroit which is famous for its motorcycles,which are made by able, adept, artful, brainy, canny, clever, cunning, deft, dexterous, dextrous, expert, facile, finished, good, handy, ingenious people

resilient

(adj) recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like (adj) elastic; rebounds readily Synonyms : bouncy , live , lively , springy Example Sentence clean bouncy hair a lively tennis ball as resilient as seasoned hickory springy turf Resilient=RE(recover)+ EASILY+BENT. So, RESILIENT means something which RECOVERS EASILY when BENT.

insular

(adj) relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island Example Sentence insular territories Hawaii's insular culture (adj) suggestive of the isolated life of an island Example Sentence an exceedingly insular man; so deeply private as to seem inaccessible to the scrutiny of a novelist (adj) narrowly restricted in outlook or scope Synonyms : parochial Example Sentence little sympathy with parochial mentality insular attitudes toward foreigners IN(not)+SECULAR...a country which is not secular is INSULAR !!!!!

parochial

(adj) relating to or supported by or located in a parish Example Sentence parochial schools (adj) narrowly restricted in outlook or scope Synonyms : insular Example Sentence little sympathy with parochial mentality insular attitudes toward foreigners Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary link this with paro....(of devdas)...whose parents were narrow in their outlook for devdas family , so they married her to someone else.

aloof

(adj) remote in manner Synonyms : distant , upstage Example Sentence stood apart with aloof dignity a distant smile he was upstage with strangers (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 aloof:aloo(potato)+f..u like aloo so mom keeps it "apart" for u..it is "reserved" for u

churlish

(adj) rude and boorish (adj) having a bad disposition; surly Example Sentence churlish as a bear chur(church)+lish(wish)-church wishes always not to behave rude,boorish

cataclysmic

(adj) severely destructive Synonyms : cataclysmal Example Sentence cataclysmic nuclear war a cataclysmic earthquake related to catastrophic

urbane

(adj) showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience Synonyms : polished , refined , svelte Example Sentence his polished manner maintained an urbane tone in his letters Urban(e)- people living in urban areas generally have refined social experience.

indefatigable

(adj) showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality Synonyms : tireless , unflagging , unwearying Example Sentence an indefatigable advocate of equal rights a tireless worker unflagging pursuit of excellence in means not..and fatigue means tiredness.. so indefatigable wud be tireless..

altruistic

(adj) showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others Synonyms : selfless al+tru.. someone who is always true i.e. somelike Gandhiji.. unselfish concern for welfare of others

analogous

(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 (adj) corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin Example Sentence the wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous remember analogous from analogy

deft

(adj) skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands Synonyms : dexterous , dextrous Example Sentence a deft waiter deft fingers massaged her face dexterous of hand and inventive of mind Handicapped people (like the deaf) are sometimes skillful in other activities.

salutary

(adj) tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health Synonyms : good Example Sentence beneficial effects of a balanced diet a good night's sleep the salutary influence of pure air relate to SALUTE..so you salute a person who even after many failures never gives up and always has THAT TENDENCY TO IMPROVE.

pellucid

(adj) transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity Synonyms : crystal clear , crystalline , limpid , lucid , transparent Example Sentence the cold crystalline water of melted snow crystal clear skies could see the sand on the bottom of the limpid pool lucid air a pellucid brook transparent crystal (adj) (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable Synonyms : crystal clear , limpid , lucid , luculent , perspicuous Example Sentence writes in a limpid style lucid directions a luculent oration pellucid prose a crystal clear explanation a perspicuous argument Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary PEL+LUCID...LUCID..MEANS CLEAR ....SO CLEAR IN MEANING.

myopic

(adj) unable to see distant objects clearly Synonyms : nearsighted , shortsighted (adj) lacking foresight or scope Synonyms : short , shortsighted , unforesightful Example Sentence a short view of the problem shortsighted policies shortsighted critics derided the plan myopic thinking With My Opaque lenses I will be short sighted

verbose

(adj) using or containing too many words Synonyms : long-winded , tedious , windy , wordy Example Sentence long-winded (or windy) speakers verbose and ineffective instructional methods newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes VER for verbal BOSE for boss; so you may say that your boss is excessively verbal.

dilatory

(adj) wasting time Synonyms : laggard , pokey , poky Extract 'late' from the word dilatory and you get.... delay which is generally due to waste of time.

perennial

(noun) (botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more (adj) lasting three seasons or more Example Sentence the common buttercup is a popular perennial plant (adj) lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal Example Sentence perennial happiness (adj) recurring again and again Synonyms : recurrent , repeated Example Sentence perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements if you remember we have learnt about perennial rivers in social studies which means LONG LASTING rivers

peripheral

(noun) (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer Synonyms : computer peripheral , peripheral device Example Sentence disk drives and printers are important peripherals (adj) on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary; the outer area Example Sentence Russia's peripheral provinces peripheral suburbs (adj) related to the key issue but not of central importance Example Sentence a peripheral interest energy is far from a peripheral issue in the economy peripheral issues Villages on the Periphery of any country are of less importance...i.e peripheral

aesthetic

(noun) (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful Synonyms : esthetic Example Sentence he despised the esthetic of minimalism (adj) relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics Synonyms : esthetic Example Sentence aesthetic values (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 (adj) aesthetically pleasing Synonyms : artistic , esthetic Example Sentence an artistic flower arrangement aes + thetic opposite of "pathetic"..means beauty

affectation

(noun) a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display Synonyms : affectedness , mannerism , pose 'affection' is natural and true, but 'affectation' is artificial and pretentious

discrepancy

(noun) a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions Synonyms : disagreement , divergence , variance Example Sentence a growing divergence of opinion (noun) an event that departs from expectations Synonyms : variance , variant break into dis+creep+fancy= this is creep and this is fancy what an inconsistency with this item .i.e fancy and creep are different

profligate

(noun) a dissolute man in fashionable society Synonyms : blood , rake , rakehell , rip , roue (noun) a recklessly extravagant consumer Synonyms : prodigal , squanderer (adj) recklessly wasteful Synonyms : extravagant , prodigal , spendthrift Example Sentence prodigal in their expenditures (adj) unrestrained by convention or morality Synonyms : debauched , degenerate , degraded , dissipated , dissolute , fast , libertine , riotous Example Sentence Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society deplorably dissipated and degraded riotous living fast women Profligate= spend Profusely like bill Gates

soporific

(noun) a drug that induces sleep Synonyms : hypnotic (adj) sleep inducing Synonyms : hypnagogic , hypnogogic , somniferous , somnific , soporiferous (adj) inducing mental lethargy Synonyms : narcotic , soporiferous Example Sentence a narcotic speech Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary (in hindi) 100(soo) puri kha kar I felt soporific.

calumny

(noun) a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions Synonyms : calumniation , defamation , hatchet job , obloquy , traducement (noun) an abusive attack on a person's character or good name Synonyms : aspersion , defamation , denigration , slander calumny, sounds like kalmuhi, which is a harsh remark given by a saas to her bahu. So its a kind of slander.

coin

(noun) a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money (verb) make up Example Sentence coin phrases or words (verb) form by stamping, punching, or printing Synonyms : mint , strike Example Sentence strike coins strike a medal coin-coin is invented...coins are minted(fabricated,invented) in everyage,every minute..so coinage,recent invention...lol..!!

cavalier

(noun) a gallant or courtly gentleman Synonyms : chevalier (noun) a royalist supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War Synonyms : royalist (adj) given to haughty disregard of others Synonyms : high-handed CAVALIER sounds like cavalry, which is the part of the army which serve on the horse back and they are definitely more arrogant than the soldier on feet

wane

(noun) a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) Synonyms : ebb , ebbing (verb) grow smaller Synonyms : decline , go down Example Sentence Interest in the project waned (verb) become smaller Example Sentence Interest in his novels waned (verb) decrease in phase Example Sentence the moon is waning wain = = gain. wane is opposite of gain.

underscore

(noun) a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter) Synonyms : underline (verb) give extra weight to (a communication) Synonyms : emphasise , emphasize , underline Example Sentence Her gesture emphasized her words (verb) draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to Synonyms : underline Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary underscore means the special character '_' which we use to EMPHASIZE special words.

polymath

(noun) a person of great and varied learning polymath

dissident

(noun) a person who dissents from some established policy Synonyms : contestant , dissenter , objector , protester (adj) characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards Synonyms : heretical , heterodox (adj) disagreeing, especially with a majority Synonyms : dissentient , dissenting ASSENT = agree; DISSENT = disagree; DISSIDENT = a person who dissents/disagrees.

dupe

(noun) a person who is tricked or swindled Synonyms : victim (verb) fool or hoax Synonyms : befool , cod , fool , gull , put on , put one across , put one over , slang , take in Example Sentence The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone You can't fool me! duplicates(in movies) are used to fool people....

bolster

(noun) a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows Synonyms : long pillow (verb) support and strengthen Synonyms : bolster up Example Sentence bolster morale (verb) prop up with a pillow or bolster (verb) add padding to Synonyms : pad Example Sentence pad the seat of the chair RELATE TO BOLT>> USED TO SUPPORT OR REINFORCE

prodigal

(noun) a recklessly extravagant consumer Synonyms : profligate , squanderer (adj) recklessly wasteful Synonyms : extravagant , profligate , spendthrift Example Sentence prodigal in their expenditures prod(rodies) +gals(girls)=extravagance. If you are with girls of rodies then you have to be extravagant..

comity

(noun) a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility and respect Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary comity sounds like come eat with us, which displays courtesy.

render

(noun) a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls (verb) cause to become Example Sentence The shot rendered her immobile (verb) give something useful or necessary to Synonyms : furnish , provide , supply Example Sentence We provided the room with an electrical heater (verb) give an interpretation or rendition of Synonyms : interpret Example Sentence The pianist rendered the Beethoven sonata beautifully (verb) give or supply Synonyms : generate , give , return , yield Example Sentence The cow brings in 5 liters of milk This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn The estate renders some revenue for the family (verb) pass down Synonyms : deliver , return Example Sentence render a verdict deliver a judgment (verb) make over as a return Synonyms : submit Example Sentence They had to render the estate (verb) give back Synonyms : return Example Sentence render money (verb) to surrender someone or something to another Synonyms : deliver , fork out , fork over , fork up , hand over , turn in Example Sentence the guard delivered the criminal to the police render up the prisoners render the town to the enemy fork over the money (verb) show in, or as in, a picture Synonyms : depict , picture , show Example Sentence This scene depicts country life the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting (verb) coat with plastic or cement Example Sentence render the brick walls in the den (verb) bestow Synonyms : give Example Sentence give homage render thanks (verb) restate (words) from one language into another language Synonyms : interpret , translate Example Sentence I have to translate when my in-laws from Austria visit the U.S. Can you interpret the speech of the visiting dignitaries? She rendered the French poem into English He translates for the U.N. (verb) melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities Synonyms : try Example Sentence try the yak butter render fat in a casserole rhymes vendor who delivers ur goods

diminutive

(noun) a word that is formed with a suffix (such as -let or -kin) to indicate smallness (adj) very small Synonyms : bantam , flyspeck , lilliputian , midget , petite , tiny Example Sentence diminutive in stature a lilliputian chest of drawers her petite figure tiny feet the flyspeck nation of Bahrain moved toward democracy THE+MINUTEive.....

misnomer

(noun) an incorrect or unsuitable name mis+name= misnomer

rational

(noun) an integer or a fraction Synonyms : rational number (adj) consistent with or based on or using reason Example Sentence rational behavior a process of rational inference rational thought (adj) of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind Synonyms : intellectual , noetic Example Sentence intellectual problems the triumph of the rational over the animal side of man (adj) capable of being expressed as a quotient of integers Example Sentence rational numbers (adj) having its source in or being guided by the intellect (as distinguished from experience or emotion) Example Sentence a rational analysis Consider that you are solving a Maths problem.You will need to present a reason why you are answering it as a Rational Number, in turn you will have to use your brain for that...

vexation

(noun) anger produced by some annoying irritation Synonyms : annoyance , chafe (noun) the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed Synonyms : annoyance , botheration , irritation (noun) something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness Synonyms : concern , headache , worry Example Sentence New York traffic is a constant concern it's a major worry (noun) the act of troubling or annoying someone Synonyms : annoyance , annoying , irritation vexation:very anxious action.

dichotomy

(noun) being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses Synonyms : duality Example Sentence the dichotomy between eastern and western culture Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary can be think as di + cut _ ... so dichotomy is cutting into two parts

utilitarian

(noun) someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility (adj) having a useful function Synonyms : useful Example Sentence utilitarian steel tables (adj) having utility often to the exclusion of values Example Sentence plain utilitarian kitchenware someone who stresses more on the utility of an object

verisimilitude

(noun) the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary ver + similar + tude; 'ver' means true and 'tude' means a state, so 'verisimilitude'means 'the state of being true'.

supplicate

(verb) ask humbly (for something) Example Sentence He supplicated the King for clemency (verb) make a humble, earnest petition Example Sentence supplicate for permission (verb) ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer Example Sentence supplicate God's blessing if u SUPPLICATE God will SUPPLY

evade

(verb) avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) Synonyms : circumvent , dodge , duck , elude , fudge , hedge , parry , put off , sidestep , skirt Example Sentence He dodged the issue she skirted the problem They tend to evade their responsibilities he evaded the questions skillfully (verb) escape, either physically or mentally Synonyms : bilk , elude Example Sentence The thief eluded the police This difficult idea seems to evade her The event evades explanation (verb) practice evasion Example Sentence This man always hesitates and evades (verb) use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid Example Sentence The con man always evades rhymes like AVOID

deify

(verb) consider as a god or godlike Example Sentence These young men deify financial success (verb) exalt to the position of a God Example Sentence the people deified their King deit(=f)y ... reminds you of God..

loathe

(verb) find repugnant Synonyms : abhor , abominate , execrate Example Sentence I loathe that man She abhors cats Loa-the can be related as Low thought...So having a low thought of someone else implies hate or detest

abhor

(verb) find repugnant Synonyms : abominate , execrate , loathe Example Sentence I loathe that man She abhors cats abhor sounds like "a *****" and we generally hate a *****....so to hate someone is abhoring that person

portend

(verb) indicate by signs Synonyms : augur , auspicate , betoken , bode , forecast , foreshadow , foretell , omen , predict , prefigure , presage , prognosticate Example Sentence These signs bode bad news When we reached the port's end (sea port) we saw some dead bodies, which gave a sign that something bad was going to happen.

inveigle

(verb) influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering Synonyms : blarney , cajole , coax , palaver , sweet-talk , wheedle Example Sentence He palavered her into going along inveigle sounds like in veil. SO something that is concealed by a veil. Outward appearances are sometimes deceptive.

impair

(verb) make worse or less effective Example Sentence His vision was impaired (verb) make imperfect Synonyms : deflower , mar , spoil , vitiate Example Sentence nothing marred her beauty Opposite of Repair.Repair is to mend, Impair is to Injure..

emulate

(verb) strive to equal or match, especially by imitating Example Sentence He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister (verb) imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software (verb) compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with Example Sentence This artist's drawings cannot emulate his water colors Grandma gave me an 'Amulet' so that one day I can 'Emulate' Zidane.

accentuate

(verb) to stress, single out as important Synonyms : accent , emphasise , emphasize , punctuate , stress Example Sentence Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet (verb) put stress on; utter with an accent Synonyms : accent , stress Example Sentence In Farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Accent + up : i.e, to say with a strong accent, put emphasis on something.

deride

(verb) treat or speak of with contempt Example Sentence He derided his student's attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics de -ride -- riding a horse upside down.. ppl will make fun of you ( ridicule)

flout

(verb) treat with contemptuous disregard Synonyms : scoff Example Sentence flout the rules (verb) laugh at with contempt and derision Synonyms : barrack , gibe , jeer , scoff Example Sentence The crowd jeered at the speaker FLOUT... FOUL + OUT. When a player is sent out by foul, the player shows his contempt to the referee.

enervate

(verb) weaken mentally or morally (verb) disturb the composure of Synonyms : faze , unnerve , unsettle ENERV(w)asTE whwn you waste you energy you become weak

attenuate

(verb) weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance) Synonyms : rarefy (verb) become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude (adj) reduced in strength Synonyms : attenuated , faded , weakened Example Sentence the faded tones of an old recording Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary If tenu(=you) eat(ate) less you will attenuate

frugal

Economical, thrifty, not wasteful with money; inexpensive mne. sounds like fru(threw) gal(girls)=>if no girl friends . no wastage of money

upbraid

Find fault with, criticize or scold severely mne. elders criticize severely if their girls UP their BRA

innocuous

Harmless, inoffensive mne. in(not)+nocuous(noxious)........ means not noxious......something which is not noxious is harmless innocent

mercurial

Quickly and unpredictably changing moods; fickle, flighty mne. mercury level in the blood pressure testing device fickles a lot when measuring b.p

demur

Show reluctance or object, especially for moral reasons mne. sounds a little like Damn U R wrong!! I object!

disinterested

Unbiased, impartial; not interested

ambivalent

Uncertain; unable to decide, or wanting to do two contradictory things at once mne. 'ambi' means both in greek. eg : ambidextrouos means ability to write with both hands equally. Similarly, Ambivalent means having ambi(both) feelings bcoz of which u are uncertain, undecided or neutral

hodgepodge

a confusing mixture or jumble

calumny

a false accusation of an offense ,Malicious lie intended to hurt someone's reputation; the act of telling such lies mne. Calumni = Calikh malna on somebody's character rhymes with ALUMNI--imagine yourself slandering n defaming some of your college ALUMNI

turgid

adjective: (of language) pompous and tedious Synonyms : bombastic , declamatory , large , orotund , tumid The amount of GRE vocabulary he used increased with his years--by the time he was 60, his novels were so turgid that even his diehard fans refused to read them. Mne. Tragedy is full of pompous words

pristine

adjective: Unspoiled, untouched (usu. of nature) The glacial lake was pristine and we filled our canteens to drink deeply. adjective: Immaculately clean and unused Drill sergeants are known for demanding pristine cabinets, uniforms, and beds, and often make new recruits clean and clean and clean until they meet the expected high standards. mne. sounds like priest(ine) means pertaining to priests which is to remain in pure state.

derisive

adjective: abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule Synonyms : gibelike , jeering , mocking , taunting I was surprised by her derisive tone; usually, she is sweet, soft spoken, and congenial. mne. derisive is like der se receive..so If you recieve something late ..then you abuse that person

palatable

adjective: acceptable to the taste or mind Synonyms : toothsome MIkey didn't partake much in his friends' conversations, but found their presence palatable. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study Mne. PAL at TABLE to taste food

perspicacious

adjective: acutely insightful and wise Synonyms : sagacious , sapient Many modern observers regard Eisenhower as perspicacious, particularly in his accurate prediction of the growth of the military.

unequivocal

adjective: admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion, not confusing Synonyms : unambiguous , univocal The President's first statement on the subject was vague and open to competing interpretations, so when he spoke to Congress about the same subject later, he was cafeful to make his position completely unequivocal.

genial

adjective: agreeable, conducive to comfort Synonyms : kind Betty is a genial young woman: everyone she meets is put at ease by her elegance and grace. mne. the GENIE in Disney's Aladdin is very friendly and kind.

doughty

adjective: brave; bold; courageous I enjoy films in which a doughty group comes together to battle a force of evil.

desiccated

adjective: uninteresting, lacking vitality Synonyms : arid , desiccate Few novelists over 80 are able to produce anything more than [ ] works-boring shadows of former books. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

assiduously

adverb: with care and persistence The top college football program recruits new talent [ ],, only choosing those who were the top in their county.

assiduously

adverb: with care and persistence The top college football program recruits new talent assiduously, only choosing those who were the top in their county.

artful

exhibiting artistic skill; clever in a cunning way

auspicious

favorable, the opposite of sinister mne. a+uspicious sounds like a suspicious any thing suspicious is not favourable, so a(not ) suspicious means FAVORABLE, SUITABLE

indignant

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

anomalous

not normal mne. anomalous ~ a (not) + nomal (normal); someone who is not normal and hence abnormal or deviating from general

unsightly

not pleasant to look at; unattractive

apostate

noun: a person who has abandoned a religious faith or cause Synonyms : deserter , ratter , recreant , renegade , turncoat An apostate of the Republican Party, Sheldon has yet to become affiliated with any party and dubs himself an independent.

reprisal

noun: a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime The Old Testament doctrine of an eye for an eye is not the kind of retaliation practiced in war; rather, an arm, a leg, and both ears are the reprisal for the smallest scratch.

apothegm

noun: a short, pithy instructive saying Synonyms : aphorism Winston Churchill is famous for many [ ], but this might be his most famous: "It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried."

smattering

noun: a slight or superficial understanding of a subject; a small amount of something Synonyms : handful I know only a smattering of German, but Helen is able to read German newspapers and converse with natives. mne. He does not know the actual matter. His knowledge is quite smattering. smattering=small matter talk.

inkling

noun: a slight suggestion or vague understanding Synonyms : glimmer , glimmering , intimation Lynne speaks four Romance languages, but she doesn't have an inkling about how East Asian languages are structured. mne. ink means nikta . ek nukta k barabar pta hona

banality

noun: a trite or obvious remark Herbert regarded the minister's remark as a mere banality until Sharon pointed out profound implications to the seemingly obvious words. banal quality remark

enormity

noun: an act of extreme wickedness Synonyms : outrageousness The enormity of Pol Pot's regime is hard to capture in words--within months hundreds of thousands of Cambodians lost their lives. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

capitulate

noun: to surrender (usually under agreed conditions) Paul, losing 19-0 in a ping-pong match against his nimble friend, basically capitulated when he played the last two points with his eyes closed.

despite

preposition: even with (when an event is surprising because of some difficulty) We enjoyed our vacation despite the rain.

bolster

support and strengthen The case for the suspect's innocence was bolstered considerably by the fact that neither fingerprints nor DNA were found at the scene-

vindicate

to clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof mne. vidicate....split it like vin(WIN) + di(the) + cate(case)....so when you win a case IN a COURT...it means you are freed FROM ACCUSATION AND CHARGES...you are freed from blame

veracious

truthful mne. the root word 'VER' refers to true.. hence we can frame words like: veracious - truthful and verisimilitude - an appearence of truth. veer zara was a true love story

morph

verb: To undergo dramatic change in a seamless and barely noticeable fashion. The earnestness of the daytime talk shows of the 1970's has morphed into something far more sensational and vulgar: today guests actually standup and threaten to take swings at one another.

countermand

verb: a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command By the time the colonel [ ]ed his soldiers not to land in enemy territory, a few helicopters had already touched down amid heavy gunfire.

impute

verb: attribute (responsibility or fault) to something Synonyms : ascribe , assign , attribute He imputed his subpar performance on the test to a combination of stress and poor sleep.

rankle

verb: gnaw into; make resentful or angry Synonyms : eat into , fret , grate His constant whistling would rankle her, sometimes causing her to leave in a huff. Link - Ranker rankle me.

burgeon

verb: grow and flourish China's housing market is burgeoning, but some predict that the growth is merely a bubble and will burst much like the U.S. real estate bubble of 2008 mne .If you eat a lot of BURGers you will grow ur weight!

conflate

verb: mix together different elements or concepts Synonyms : blend , coalesce , combine , commingle , flux , fuse , immix , meld , merge , mix In her recent book, the author conflates several genres--the detective story, the teen thriller, and the vampire romance--to create a memorable read.

tender

verb: offer up something formally Synonyms : bid The government was loath to tender more money in the fear that it might set off inflation. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

afford

verb: provide with an opportunity The summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro affords a panoramic view that encompasses both Tanzania and Kenya. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

buck

verb: resist Synonyms : go against The profits at our firm bucked the general downturn that affected the real estate industry. Link - Female Black Buck resist(buck) the male buck.

arrogate

verb: seize and control without authority Synonyms : assume , seize , take over , usurp Arriving at the small town, the outlaw [ ]ed the privileges of a lord, asking the frightened citizens to provide food, drink, and entertainment.

promulgate

verb: state or announce Synonyms : exclaim , proclaim The President wanted to promulgate the success of the treaty negotiations, but he had to wait until Congress formally approved the agreement. Mne.

emulate

verb: strive to equal or match, especially by imitating(copying) ; compete with successfully To really become fluent in a new language, emulate the speech patterns and intonation of people who speak the language. mne. make some thing equal e(equal) mulate (making ) e(I) muulate(mutate means to change)...pepsi became coke's RIVAL so by IMITATING it

squelch

verb: suppress or crush completely Synonyms : quell , quench After the dictator consolidated his power, he took steps to [ ] all criticism, often arresting any journalist who said anything that could be interpreted as negative about his regime.

expunge

verb: to eliminate completely Synonyms : excise , scratch , strike When I turned 18, all of the shoplifting and jaywalking charges were expunged from my criminal record.

conciliate

verb: to make peace with Synonyms : appease , assuage , gentle , gruntle , lenify , mollify , pacify , placate His opponents believed his gesture to be conciliatory, yet as soon as they put down their weapons, he unsheathed a hidden sword.

expurgate

enigmatic

(adj) not clear to the understanding Synonyms : enigmatical , puzzling Example Sentence I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries (adj) resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought Synonyms : oracular Example Sentence the oracular sayings of Victorian poets so enigmatic that priests might have to clarify it an enigmatic smile Enigmatic = "a night magic" --> Magic at night is mysterious and difficult to understand.

incredulous

(adj) not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving in (means not)+cred(means showing or having belief)...so someone who does not have belief on something and someone, hence very skeptical about their nature.

onerous

(adj) not easily borne; wearing Synonyms : burdensome , taxing Example Sentence the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return my duties weren't onerous; I only had to greet the guests a taxing schedule it sounds like on+er+us..that is ONUS.. when something is ON US ..we feel burdensome

prosaic

(adj) not fanciful or imaginative Synonyms : matter-of-fact Example Sentence local guides describe the history of various places in matter-of-fact tones a prosaic and unimaginative essay (adj) lacking wit or imagination Synonyms : earthbound , pedestrian , prosy Example Sentence a pedestrian movie plot (adj) not challenging; dull and lacking excitement Synonyms : commonplace , humdrum , unglamorous , unglamourous Example Sentence an unglamorous job greasing engines mosaic--->beautiful artistic work with full of vibrant colours.....prosaic ...opposite of that ...dull

inimical

(adj) not friendly Synonyms : unfriendly Example Sentence an unfriendly act of aggression an inimical critic Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary inimi=enemy, and enemies cause damage. So inimical means something damaging.

unseemly

(adj) not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society Synonyms : indecent , indecorous , unbecoming , uncomely , untoward Example Sentence was buried with indecent haste indecorous behavior language unbecoming to a lady unseemly to use profanity moved to curb their untoward ribaldry UN+SEEM- does not seem normal or proper in behavior

innocuous

(adj) not injurious to physical or mental health (adj) not causing disapproval Synonyms : unobjectionable Example Sentence it was an innocuous remark confined himself to innocuous generalities unobjectionable behavior (adj) lacking intent or capacity to injure Synonyms : innocent Example Sentence an innocent prank in(not)+nocuous(noxious)........ means not noxious......something which is not noxious is harmless...

ubiquitous

(adj) being present everywhere at once Synonyms : omnipresent it pronu~ like mosquitos which are being everywhere

prudent

(adj) careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment Example Sentence a prudent manager prudent rulers prudent hesitation more prudent to hide than to fight sounds like president; a president is always a wise or just person

heterodox

(adj) characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards Synonyms : dissident , heretical heterodox--hetero-means different+ dox --means opinion, so different or many opinions. Orthodox, heterodox are from the same root.

industrious

(adj) characterized by hard work and perseverance Synonyms : hardworking , tireless , untiring (adj) working hard to promote an enterprise Synonyms : energetic , gumptious , up-and-coming INDUSTRIous..if you want to be an INDUSTRIalist you have to be DILIGENT and HARD-WORKING.

divergent

(adj) diverging from another or from a standard Example Sentence a divergent opinion (adj) tending to move apart in different directions Synonyms : diverging When there is DIVERtion on roads, we TEND TO MOVE APART IN DIFFERENT DIRECTION

eloquent

(adj) expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively Synonyms : facile , fluent , silver , silver-tongued , smooth-spoken Example Sentence able to dazzle with his facile tongue silver speech E+LOG+FLUENT hain..these people are fluent

indiscriminate

(adj) failing to make or recognize distinctions (adj) not marked by fine distinctions Example Sentence indiscriminate reading habits an indiscriminate mixture of colors and styles Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary in-'not,unable' + discriminate, meaning you are unable to discriminate between the right and the wrong. In such a situation you get CONFUSED and CHOOSE something RANDOMLY.

loquacious

(adj) full of trivial conversation Synonyms : chatty , gabby , garrulous , talkative , talky Example Sentence kept from her housework by gabby neighbors it is derived from the root word 'loqua'... which refers to SPEECH or TALK

fortuitous

(adj) having no cause or apparent cause Synonyms : causeless , uncaused Example Sentence a causeless miracle fortuitous encounters--strange accidents of fortune we cannot regard artistic invention as...uncaused and unrelated to the times (adj) occurring by happy chance Example Sentence profits were enhanced by a fortuitous drop in the cost of raw materials equivalent to fortune............. fortune isn't destined to occur it is accidental

proficient

(adj) having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude Synonyms : adept , expert , good , practiced , 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 (adj) of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill Synonyms : technical Example Sentence his technical innovation was his brushwork the technical dazzle of her dancing Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary A proFICIENT person is EFFICIENT at the job he/she does

intransigent

(adj) impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason Synonyms : adamant , adamantine , inexorable 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 intransigent = in-'not' + transact => won't do the transaction

banal

(adj) repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse Synonyms : commonplace , hackneyed , old-hat , shopworn , stock , threadbare , timeworn , tired , trite , well-worn Example Sentence bromidic sermons his remarks were trite and commonplace hackneyed phrases a stock answer repeating threadbare jokes parroting some timeworn axiom the trite metaphor `hard as nails' abey nal to roz hi kholte hain...

qualify

(adj) to be legally competent or capable; (noun) to make less severe; to limit (a statement)

vivacious

(adj) vigorous and animated Synonyms : vibrant Example Sentence a vibrant group that challenged the system a charming and vivacious hostess a vivacious folk dance U shud try to be lively at time of ur VIVA

trivial

(adj) (informal) small and of little importance Synonyms : fiddling , footling , lilliputian , little , niggling , petty , picayune , piddling , piffling Example Sentence a fiddling sum of money a footling gesture our worries are lilliputian compared with those of countries that are at war a little (or small) matter a dispute over niggling details limited to petty enterprises piffling efforts giving a police officer a free meal may be against the law, but it seems to be a picayune infraction (adj) of little substance or significance Synonyms : superficial Example Sentence a few superficial editorial changes only trivial objections (adj) concerned with trivialities Example Sentence a trivial young woman a trivial mind trivial=three+vs+all....so the choice of 3persons is given little importance wen compared to all. to all

tranquil

(adj) (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves Synonyms : placid , quiet , smooth , still , unruffled Example Sentence a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay the quiet waters of a lagoon a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky a smooth channel crossing scarcely a ripple on the still water unruffled water (adj) not agitated; without losing self-possession Synonyms : calm , serene , unagitated Example Sentence spoke in a calm voice remained calm throughout the uproar he remained serene in the midst of turbulence a serene expression on her face she became more tranquil tranquil life in the country it is like tank fill,when a tank is filled even a slight disturbance disturbs its calmness

lucid

(adj) (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable Synonyms : crystal clear , limpid , luculent , pellucid , perspicuous Example Sentence writes in a limpid style lucid directions a luculent oration pellucid prose a crystal clear explanation a perspicuous argument (adj) having a clear mind Example Sentence a lucid moment in his madness (adj) capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner Synonyms : coherent , logical Example Sentence a lucid thinker she was more coherent than she had been just after the accident (adj) transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity Synonyms : crystal clear , crystalline , limpid , pellucid , transparent Example Sentence the cold crystalline water of melted snow crystal clear skies could see the sand on the bottom of the limpid pool lucid air a pellucid brook transparent crystal when u LOOK(luc) the ID of micorsoft employee...u will " clearly,tranparently understand,that he is clever n inteligent

apt

(adj) (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward Synonyms : disposed , given , minded , tending Example Sentence he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant I am not minded to answer any questions (adj) at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant Synonyms : liable Example Sentence he is apt to lose she is liable to forget (adj) mentally quick and resourceful Synonyms : clever Example Sentence an apt pupil you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold (adj) being of striking appropriateness and pertinence Synonyms : apposite , pertinent Example Sentence the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images an apt reply since apt is close to aptitude which is natural talent so people of aptitude have quality of striking appropriateness and pertinence

fungible

(noun) a commodity that is freely interchangeable with another in satisfying an obligation (adj) of goods or commodities; freely exchangeable for or replaceable by another of like nature or kind in the satisfaction of an obligation freely exchangeable = FUNgible

sagacious

(adj) acutely insightful and wise Synonyms : perspicacious , sapient Example Sentence much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument observant and thoughtful, he was given to asking sagacious questions a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators (adj) skillful in statecraft or management Example Sentence an astute and sagacious statesman sagacious look like suggest us.....and we always ASK WISE PEOPLE to suggest us, whenever we are in trouble.

woeful

(adj) affected by or full of grief or woe Synonyms : woebegone Example Sentence his sorrow...made him look...haggard and...woebegone (adj) of very poor quality or condition Synonyms : deplorable , execrable , miserable , wretched Example Sentence deplorable housing conditions in the inner city woeful treatment of the accused woeful errors of judgment woe+ful....full of woe..that is distressed, a feeling of sadness.

pedestrian

(noun) a person who travels by foot Synonyms : footer , walker (adj) lacking wit or imagination Synonyms : earthbound , prosaic , prosy Example Sentence a pedestrian movie plot ped means foot pedestrian means one who walks on foot is obviously ordinary

precarious

(adj) affording no ease or reassurance Synonyms : unstable Example Sentence a precarious truce (adj) fraught with danger Synonyms : parlous , perilous , touch-and-go Example Sentence dangerous waters a parlous journey on stormy seas a perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat the precarious life of an undersea diver dangerous surgery followed by a touch-and-go recovery (adj) not secure; beset with difficulties Synonyms : shaky Example Sentence a shaky marriage Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary PRE+CARE+IOUS -> We have to take CARE while doing something risky so that it does not go wrong. ..

assertive

(adj) aggressively self-assured Synonyms : self-asserting , self-assertive Example Sentence an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act ass-er-tive a policeman is bad"ass" because he arrests criminals

obsequious

(adj) attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery Synonyms : bootlicking , fawning , sycophantic , toadyish (adj) attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner Example Sentence obsequious shop assistants or obse(ssed)-Qui( yes in frech)-ous=always obsessed with saying yes to it all

tirade

(noun) a speech of violent denunciation Synonyms : broadside , philippic sounds like tired.. your mom gets tired after a TIRADE..i.e. LONG ANGRY DENUNCIATORY SPEECH..

acumen

(noun) a tapering point (noun) shrewdness shown by keen insight Synonyms : insightfulness acumen sounds like IQ-men.. men with high IQ have ability to judge quickly (has keen insight).

stinting

(adj) avoiding waste Synonyms : economical , frugal , scotch , sparing Example Sentence an economical meal an economical shopper a frugal farmer a frugal lunch a sparing father and a spending son sparing in their use of heat and light stinting in bestowing gifts thrifty because they remember the great Depression `scotch' is used only informally very close to stingy... stinting is being somewhat stingy..

illusory

(adj) based on or having the nature of an illusion Synonyms : illusive Example Sentence illusive hopes of finding a better job Secret activities offer presidents the alluring but often illusory promise that they can achieve foreign policy goals without the bothersome debate and open decision that are staples of democracy please dont day that you need a mnemonic for this one tooo...!!!!!!

arbitrary

(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 < Latin arbitrarius "uncertain, depending on the judgment of an arbiter" < arbiter "judge

tantamount

(adj) being essentially equal to something Synonyms : equivalent Example Sentence it was as good as gold a wish that was equivalent to a command his statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt ta-n-ta; an equal amount of 'ta' on both sides of 'n'.

restive

(adj) being in a tense state Synonyms : edgy , high-strung , highly strung , jittery , jumpy , nervy , overstrung , uptight (adj) impatient especially under restriction or delay Example Sentence the government has done nothing to ease restrictions and manufacturers are growing restive Restive is actually restless. Like factitious is actually factless :)

exotic

(adj) being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world Synonyms : alien Example Sentence alien customs exotic plants in a greenhouse exotic cuisine (adj) strikingly strange or unusual Example Sentence an exotic hair style protons, neutrons, electrons and all their exotic variants the exotic landscape of a dead planet you can find many TV shows in which they portray different 'Exotic Destinations' or places.. this might help remembering it.

rudimentary

(adj) being or involving basic facts or principles Synonyms : fundamental , underlying Example Sentence the fundamental laws of the universe a fundamental incomatibility between them these rudimentary truths underlying principles (adj) being in the earliest stages of development Example Sentence rudimentary plans (adj) not fully developed in mature animals Synonyms : vestigial Example Sentence rudimentary wings sedimentary=rudimentary.....sedimentary rock are used in the base or foundation of a building...hence rudimentary means basic or fundamental !!!!!!!

cordial

(noun) strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal Synonyms : liqueur (adj) diffusing warmth and friendliness Synonyms : affable , amiable , genial Example Sentence an affable smile an amiable gathering cordial relations a cordial greeting a genial host (adj) politely warm and friendly Example Sentence a cordial handshake (adj) sincerely or intensely felt Example Sentence a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort a cordial abhorrence of waste cord---think of it as a telephone cord. and dial---dial ur friend's number. you call someone to be cordial

terse

(adj) brief and to the point; effectively cut short Synonyms : crisp , curt , laconic Example Sentence a crisp retort a response so curt as to be almost rude the laconic reply; `yes' short and terse and easy to understand terse...sounds like TERESA..Here all her achievements,efforts everything has been consolidated, confined and put into a single word "MOTHER"..So TERSE means brief,concise

laconic

(adj) brief and to the point; effectively cut short Synonyms : crisp , curt , terse Example Sentence a crisp retort a response so curt as to be almost rude the laconic reply; `yes' short and terse and easy to understand Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary LAC..LACK, SO LACK OF WORDS in her speech, specify that she used very few words to portray her ideas.

scintillating

(adj) brilliantly clever Example Sentence scintillating wit a play full of scintillating dialogue (adj) marked by high spirits or excitement Synonyms : bubbling , effervescent , frothy , sparkly Example Sentence his fertile effervescent mind scintillating personality a row of sparkly cheerleaders (adj) having brief brilliant points or flashes of light Synonyms : aglitter , coruscant , fulgid , glinting , glistering , glittering , glittery , scintillant , sparkly Example Sentence bugle beads all aglitter glinting eyes glinting water his glittering eyes were cold and malevolent shop window full of glittering Christmas trees glittery costume jewelry scintillant mica the scintillating stars a dress with sparkly sequins `glistering' is an archaic term scin+till+llating: skin +till+ illuminatingmeans skin is shining, sparkling

crestfallen

(adj) brought low in spirit Synonyms : chapfallen , chopfallen , deflated Example Sentence left us fatigued and deflated spiritually after fell from the everest(crest).u felt sad and disappointed.

credible

(adj) capable of being believed Synonyms : believable Example Sentence completely credible testimony credible information (adj) (a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous Example Sentence she was not the...credible fool he expected (adj) appearing to merit belief or acceptance Example Sentence a credible witness incredible=unbelievable....n credible =beleievable

venal

(adj) capable of being corrupted Synonyms : bribable , corruptible , dishonest , purchasable Example Sentence corruptible judges dishonest politicians a purchasable senator a venal police officer ve + nal = we null ....we can be easily bribed when we are null in terms of money ...

pliant

(adj) capable of being influenced or formed Synonyms : plastic Example Sentence the plastic minds of children a pliant nature (adj) capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out Synonyms : ductile , malleable , pliable , tensile , tractile Example Sentence ductile copper malleable metals such as gold they soaked the leather to made it pliable pliant molten glass made of highly tensile steel alloy (adj) able to adjust readily to different conditions Synonyms : elastic , flexible , pliable Example Sentence an adaptable person a flexible personality an elastic clause in a contract (adj) capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking Synonyms : bendable , pliable , waxy Example Sentence a flexible wire a pliant young tree sounds like plant and Plants are more pliant[flexible] than trees.

impugn

(verb) attack as false or wrong pugn is root word meaning fight...(for eg ..pugnacious means quarrelsome) so impugn means sense of contradicting in order to cause a dispute

accessible

(adj) capable of being reached Example Sentence a town accessible by rail (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 (adj) easily obtained Example Sentence most students now have computers accessible accessible money (adj) easy to get along with or talk to; friendly Example Sentence an accessible and genial man ACCESS(something which you are able to use or enter) + ible(ABLE)...SO you are ABLE to use your computer, well then, mail your resume to companies because it is EASY TO APPROACH them via mail.

estranged

(adj) caused to be unloved Synonyms : alienated eSTRANGE looks like stranger. We are always alienated towards strangers.

impertinent

(adj) characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality Synonyms : irreverent , pert , saucy Example Sentence a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner (adj) not pertinent to the matter under consideration Synonyms : extraneous , immaterial , orthogonal Example Sentence an issue extraneous to the debate the price was immaterial mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point (adj) improperly forward or bold Synonyms : fresh , impudent , overbold , sassy , saucy , smart , wise Example Sentence don't be fresh with me impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup an impudent boy given to insulting strangers Don't get wise with me! we its ending words "tinent" sounds like tenant-> so whena imperial owner talks to his tenant he doesnt give any respect...

ingenuous

(adj) characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious Synonyms : artless Example Sentence an ingenuous admission of responsibility (adj) lacking in sophistication or worldliness Synonyms : innocent Example Sentence a child's innocent stare his ingenuous explanation that he would not have burned the church if he had not thought the bishop was in it In+genuine- In genuine relationship people are naive and trusting to each other.

artless

(adj) characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious Synonyms : ingenuous Example Sentence an ingenuous admission of responsibility (adj) simple and natural; without cunning or deceit Example Sentence an artless manner artless elegance (adj) showing lack of art Example Sentence an artless translation (adj) (of persons) lacking art or knowledge Synonyms : uncultivated , uncultured without the art of deception

dogmatic

(adj) characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles Synonyms : dogmatical (adj) of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative (adj) relating to or involving dogma Example Sentence dogmatic writings If you try to read "dogmatic" from back to front, you will get "i am god". the person who think that he is a god is arrogant and stubborn

decipher

(verb) convert code into ordinary language Synonyms : decode , decrypt (verb) read with difficulty Synonyms : trace Example Sentence Can you decipher this letter? The archeologist traced the hieroglyphs CIPHER means CODE so DeCipher means DeCode

extrapolate

(verb) draw from specific cases for more general cases Synonyms : generalise , generalize , infer (verb) estimate the value of Synonyms : interpolate (verb) gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating from the EXTRA info that u have, u guess what might happen LATEly or in future

upbraid

(verb) express criticism towards Synonyms : reproach Example Sentence The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior elders criticize severely if their girls UP their BRA

enthrall

(verb) hold spellbound Synonyms : delight , enchant , enrapture , enthral , ravish , transport Enthrall(sounds like Enter Hall) When you entered your most liked hall then you got enraptured.

forsake

(verb) leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch Synonyms : abandon , desert , desolate Example Sentence The mother deserted her children a despo boy saying to his girlfriend,,,,,, "FOR god SAKE , dont leave me , i need uuuuuu"

candid

(adj) characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion Synonyms : blunt , forthright , frank , free-spoken , outspoken , plainspoken , point-blank , straight-from-the-shoulder Example Sentence blunt talking and straight shooting a blunt New England farmer I gave them my candid opinion forthright criticism a forthright approach to the problem tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank it is possible to be outspoken without being rude plainspoken and to the point a point-blank accusation (adj) informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared Example Sentence a candid photograph a candid interview (adj) openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness Synonyms : heart-to-heart , open Example Sentence his candid eyes an open and trusting nature a heart-to-heart talk candiadates in a interview are recommended to be straight forward,outspoken and honest in an interview for best result.....

arduous

(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 (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 (adj) difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill Example Sentence the arduous work of preparing a dictionary arduous = read it as: "hard to do for us"

improvise

(verb) perform without preparation Synonyms : ad-lib , extemporise , extemporize , improvize Example Sentence he extemporized a speech at the wedding (verb) manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand Synonyms : extemporize Example Sentence after the hurricane destroyed our house, we had to improvise for weeks I m Pro vise=== I am proved wise as i have done it without actually preparing it before...

abstain

(verb) refrain from voting (verb) choose not to consume Synonyms : desist , refrain Example Sentence I abstain from alcohol ab+stain...we tend to stay away from stain....

venerate

(verb) regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of Synonyms : fear , revere , reverence Example Sentence Fear God as your father We venerate genius Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary ven(..when)U RATE someone higher.. you TREAT THEM WITH RESPECT .

painstaking

(adj) characterized by extreme care and great effort Synonyms : conscientious , scrupulous Example Sentence conscientious application to the work at hand painstaking research scrupulous attention to details ohh..pretty easy...divide it like..pain+s+taking....so someone WHO is TAKING A LOT OF PAIN to complete his work.

expedite

(verb) speed up the progress of; facilitate Synonyms : hasten Example Sentence This should expedite the process (verb) process fast and efficiently Example Sentence I will try to expedite the matter EX(exceed)+PED(read it as speed)+ITE......hence to speed up means to expedite !!!!!

supersede

(verb) take the place or move into the position of Synonyms : replace , supercede , supervene upon , supplant Example Sentence Smith replaced Miller as CEO after Miller left the computer has supplanted the slide rule Mary replaced Susan as the team's captain and the highest-ranked player in the school Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary when a SUPER new thing arrives, we REPLACE /SET ASIDE the old thing because it is OBSOLETE..

fervid

(adj) characterized by intense emotion Synonyms : ardent , fervent , fiery , impassioned , perfervid , torrid Example Sentence ardent love an ardent lover a fervent desire to change society a fervent admirer fiery oratory an impassioned appeal a torrid love affair (adj) extremely hot Synonyms : fervent Example Sentence the fervent heat...merely communicated a genial warmth to their half-torpid systems set out...when the fervid heat subsides fer-fur vid-video video with girls in furs =extremely hot

fervent

(adj) characterized by intense emotion Synonyms : ardent , fervid , fiery , impassioned , perfervid , torrid Example Sentence ardent love an ardent lover a fervent desire to change society a fervent admirer fiery oratory an impassioned appeal a torrid love affair (adj) extremely hot Synonyms : fervid Example Sentence the fervent heat...merely communicated a genial warmth to their half-torpid systems set out...when the fervid heat subsides fervent/fervid both can be remembered by February -specifically Feb14 when youngsters are quite emotional regarding V-Day.

impetuous

(adj) characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation Synonyms : brainish , hotheaded , impulsive , madcap , tearaway Example Sentence a hotheaded decision liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers an impetuous display of spending and gambling madcap escapades (adj) marked by violent force Example Sentence impetuous heaving waves im(not)-pet-tuo(to)-us...a dog which is not our pet will be very VIOLENT and RASH.

tempestuous

(adj) characterized by violent emotions or behavior Synonyms : stormy Example Sentence a stormy argument a stormy marriage (adj) (of the elements) as if showing violent anger Synonyms : angry , furious , raging , wild Example Sentence angry clouds on the horizon furious winds the raging sea TEMPESTUOUS can be split as TEMP + PEST + OUS, so how will your TEMPer be if someone keeps PESTering you. It will obviously be VIOLENT.

limpid

(adj) clear and bright Synonyms : liquid Example Sentence the liquid air of a spring morning eyes shining with a liquid luster limpid blue eyes (adj) transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity Synonyms : crystal clear , crystalline , lucid , pellucid , transparent Example Sentence the cold crystalline water of melted snow crystal clear skies could see the sand on the bottom of the limpid pool lucid air a pellucid brook transparent crystal (adj) (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable Synonyms : crystal clear , lucid , luculent , pellucid , perspicuous Example Sentence writes in a limpid style lucid directions a luculent oration pellucid prose a crystal clear explanation a perspicuous argument limpid ..liquid...transparent...

facetious

(adj) cleverly amusing in tone Synonyms : bantering , tongue-in-cheek Example Sentence a bantering tone facetious remarks tongue-in-cheek advice someone who makes funny faces Facetious>>>Face is not Serious

droll

(adj) comical in an odd or whimsical manner Example Sentence a droll little man with a quiet tongue-in-cheek kind of humor when u r amused u roll on the ground

arresting

(adj) commanding attention Synonyms : sensational , stunning Example Sentence an arresting drawing of people turning into animals a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten a stunning performance when someone gets ARRESTed, he is all over the news paper and hets ATTRACTING ATTENTION of all

pristine

(adj) completely free from dirt or contamination Example Sentence pristine mountain snow (adj) immaculately clean and unused Example Sentence handed her his pristine white handkerchief sounds like priest(ine) means pertaining to priests which is to remain in pure state.

subservient

(adj) compliant and obedient to authority Example Sentence editors and journalists who express opinions in print that are opposed to the interests of the rich are dismissed and replaced by subservient ones (adj) serving or acting as a means or aid Synonyms : implemental , instrumental Example Sentence instrumental in solving the crime (adj) abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant Synonyms : slavish , submissive Example Sentence slavish devotion to her job ruled her life a slavish yes-man to the party bosses she has become submissive and subservient sub+servient..servient sounds like servent.....a servent is a slave or one who is low in rank or position so subordinate..........

superficial

(adj) concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually Example Sentence superficial similarities a superficial mind his thinking was superficial and fuzzy superficial knowledge the superficial report didn't give the true picture only superficial differences (adj) of, affecting, or being on or near the surface Example Sentence superficial measurements the superficial area of the wall a superficial wound (adj) of little substance or significance Synonyms : trivial Example Sentence a few superficial editorial changes only trivial objections seeming like "upper face" so no deep interst or knowledge & knowing only wt is apparent(hawa me udana)

pithy

(adj) concise and full of meaning Synonyms : sententious Example Sentence welcomed her pithy comments the peculiarly sardonic and sententious style in which Don Luis composed his epigrams pi-thy: the math symbol pi is concise and has great meaning

clandestine

(adj) conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods Synonyms : cloak-and-dagger , hole-and-corner , hugger-mugger , hush-hush , secret , surreptitious , undercover , underground Example Sentence clandestine intelligence operations cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines hole-and-corner intrigue secret missions a secret agent secret sales of arms surreptitious mobilization of troops an undercover investigation underground resistance Plan(Clan) this(des) time(tine) in Clandestine --- Plan this time secretly

esoteric

(adj) confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle Example Sentence a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories HISTORIC things are known to few people

heterogeneous

(adj) consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature Synonyms : heterogenous Example Sentence the population of the United States is vast and heterogeneous (adj) originating outside the body Synonyms : heterogenous If you have a group of people of various sexes and races, you have a HETERO GENUS group of people.

clamorous

(adj) conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry Synonyms : blatant , clamant , strident , vociferous Example Sentence blatant radios a clamorous uproar strident demands a vociferous mob CLAMorous has CLAM!! (sound) which is a loud sound, so it means something which is loud, harsh and objectionable

egregious

(adj) conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible Synonyms : crying , flagrant , glaring , gross , rank Example Sentence a crying shame an egregious lie flagrant violation of human rights a glaring error gross ineptitude gross injustice rank treachery scores we get in GRE is outrageously bad (egregious)

pensive

(adj) deeply or seriously thoughtful Synonyms : brooding , broody , contemplative , meditative , musing , pondering , reflective , ruminative Example Sentence Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man (adj) showing pensive sadness Synonyms : wistful Example Sentence the sensitive and wistful response of a poet to the gentler phases of beauty With a pen in your mouth, you are always indulged in somekind of thought.

lethargic

(adj) deficient in alertness or activity Synonyms : unenrgetic Example Sentence bullfrogs became lethargic with the first cold nights Sounds like alergic. When you have lack of interest in doing something i.e. alergy

evasive

(adj) deliberately vague or ambiguous Example Sentence his answers were brief, constrained and evasive an evasive statement (adj) avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire Example Sentence pilots are taught to take evasive action Evasive when pronounced include evade which means avoid answering and escape physically or mentally..

stringent

(adj) demanding strict attention to rules and procedures Synonyms : rigorous , tight Example Sentence rigorous discipline tight security stringent safety measures STRI(Lady) N GENT are binded together- both have to follow some rules when they are together

cumbersome

(adj) difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight Synonyms : cumbrous Example Sentence a cumbersome piece of machinery cumbrous protective clothing (adj) not elegant or graceful in expression Synonyms : awkward , clumsy , ill-chosen , inapt , inept Example Sentence an awkward prose style a clumsy apology his cumbersome writing style if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now? (Come-bear-some) come bear some heavy things that are hard to manage

amenable

(adj) disposed or willing to comply Synonyms : conformable Example Sentence someone amenable to persuasion (adj) readily reacting to suggestions and influences Synonyms : tractable Example Sentence a responsive student (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 (adj) liable to answer to a higher authority Example Sentence the president is amenable to the constitutional court Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Amen is a word used in islam and christinity. meaning of which is i agree. So amenable means something able to be agreed.

compelling

(adj) driving or forcing Example Sentence compelling ambition (adj) tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument Example Sentence new and compelling evidence Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary compelling sounds like come yelling ..which is overpowering and also which gathers attention of everyone

malleable

(adj) easily influenced Synonyms : ductile (adj) capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out Synonyms : ductile , pliable , pliant , tensile , tractile Example Sentence ductile copper malleable metals such as gold they soaked the leather to made it pliable pliant molten glass made of highly tensile steel alloy relate with meltable; so possible to reshape

tractable

(adj) easily managed (controlled or taught or molded) Synonyms : manipulable Example Sentence tractable young minds the natives...being...of an intelligent tractable disposition (adj) readily reacting to suggestions and influences Synonyms : amenable Example Sentence a responsive student Tractable sounds like tractor ,which makes it easy to manage a field .

mawkish

(adj) effusively or insincerely emotional Synonyms : bathetic , drippy , hokey , kitschy , maudlin , mushy , schmaltzy , schmalzy , sentimental , slushy , soppy , soupy Example Sentence a bathetic novel maudlin expressions of sympathy mushy effusiveness a schmaltzy song sentimental soap operas slushy poetry "Maa" ka "kiss" hamesha sentimental aur emotional hota hai!

florid

(adj) elaborately or excessively ornamented Synonyms : aureate , flamboyant Example Sentence flamboyant handwriting the senator's florid speech (adj) inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life Synonyms : rubicund , ruddy , sanguine Example Sentence a ruddy complexion Santa's rubicund cheeks a fresh and sanguine complexion Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary flo(wer) + rid(red)sounds like a flower that is in a red color.. Also, florid ~ flowery (french)

pernicious

(adj) exceedingly harmful Synonyms : baneful , deadly , pestilent (adj) working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way Synonyms : insidious , subtle Example Sentence glaucoma is an insidious disease a subtle poison word can be divided like per+nicious..nicious when pronounced sounds like noxious...so noxious.. ..so something harmful.....

sanctimonious

(adj) excessively or hypocritically pious Synonyms : holier-than-thou , pharisaic , pharisaical , pietistic , pietistical , self-righteous Example Sentence a sickening sanctimonious smile saints and munis are sanctimonious... DHONGI SAADHU

parsimonious

(adj) excessively unwilling to spend Synonyms : penurious Example Sentence parsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulses lived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgence a person who is not willing to spend money from his purse - Purse = MY money!

felicitous

(adj) exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style Example Sentence a felicitous speaker (adj) marked by good fortune Synonyms : happy Example Sentence a felicitous life a happy outcome felicitous sounds like felicitation... in felicitation the person is praised with SUITABLE, APT , WELL CHOSEN remarks..

satirical

(adj) exposing human folly to ridicule Synonyms : satiric Example Sentence a persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine SATIRICAL or IRONICAL which are rhyming words refer to criticism through irony or ridicule.

virulent

(adj) extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom Synonyms : deadly , venomous Example Sentence venomous snakes a virulent insect bite (adj) infectious; having the ability to cause disease (adj) harsh or corrosive in tone Synonyms : acerb , acerbic , acid , acrid , bitter , blistering , caustic , sulfurous , sulphurous , 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 it is a virus, which causes disease and harm. So, something virulent is viral and poisonous.

elated

(adj) exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits Example Sentence the elated winner felt elated and excited (adj) full of high-spirited delight Synonyms : gleeful , joyful , jubilant Example Sentence a joyful heart sounds like elevated...if you are promoted you will definitely be in high spirits

equitable

(adj) fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience Synonyms : just Example Sentence equitable treatment of all citizens an equitable distribution of gifts among the children Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Mom made a cake and distributed it EQUALLY to everyone sitting at the TABLE, being impartial and fair ..

mundane

(adj) found in the ordinary course of events Synonyms : everyday , quotidian , routine , unremarkable , workaday Example Sentence a placid everyday scene it was a routine day there's nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute (adj) concerned with the world or worldly matters Synonyms : terrestrial Example Sentence mundane affairs he developed an immense terrestrial practicality (adj) belonging to this earth or world; not ideal or heavenly Synonyms : terrene Example Sentence not a fairy palace; yet a mundane wonder of unimagined kind so terrene a being as himself monday, tuesday, wednesday....everyday

dubious

(adj) fraught with uncertainty or doubt Synonyms : doubtful Example Sentence they were doubtful that the cord would hold it was doubtful whether she would be admitted dubious about agreeing to go (adj) open to doubt or suspicion Synonyms : doubtful , dubitable , in question Example Sentence the candidate's doubtful past he has a dubious record indeed what one found uncertain the other found dubious or downright false it was more than dubitable whether the friend was as influential as she thought (adj) not convinced Example Sentence they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious dubious - opposite of obvious..i.e) in doubt or questionable

fastidious

(adj) giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness Example Sentence a fastidious and incisive intellect fastidious about personal cleanliness (adj) having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures Synonyms : exacting Example Sentence fastidious microorganisms certain highly specialized xerophytes are extremely exacting in their requirements just like ... If your boss is a demanding person he may not leave to you time to eat.Fasting is tedious. So your boss is fastidious.

inveterate

(adj) habitual Synonyms : chronic Example Sentence a chronic smoker (adv) in a habitual and longstanding manner Synonyms : chronically Example Sentence smoking chronically In this word. we have a root ie.. veter--that have lasted a long time and seem likely to continue. This itself gives an idea of the meaning.

versatile

(adj) having great diversity or variety Synonyms : various Example Sentence his various achievements are impressive his vast and versatile erudition (adj) changeable or inconstant Example Sentence versatile moods (adj) competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another Example Sentence a versatile writer (adj) able to move freely in all directions Example Sentence an owl's versatile toe can move backward and forward an insect's versatile antennae can move up and down or laterally a versatile anther of a flower moves freely in the wind Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary "Various Attires" or "Various Styles" ...means many forms

trenchant

(adj) having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect Synonyms : searching Example Sentence searching insights trenchant criticism (adj) characterized by or full of force and vigor Synonyms : hard-hitting Example Sentence a hard-hitting expose a trenchant argument (adj) clearly or sharply defined to the mind Synonyms : clear-cut , distinct Example Sentence clear-cut evidence of tampering Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest trenchant distinctions between right and wrong When you chant it is to be very strong, clear and effective

amorphous

(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 (adj) lacking the system or structure characteristic of living bodies Synonyms : unstructured (adj) without real or apparent crystalline form Synonyms : uncrystallised , uncrystallized Example Sentence an amorphous mineral amorphous structure 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

tendentious

(adj) having or marked by a strong tendency especially a controversial one Synonyms : tendencious Example Sentence a tendentious account of recent elections distinguishing between verifiable fact and tendentious assertion Rearrange the words to make - Tend or Tendency + ious or bias. So, TENDENTIOUS is a TENDENcy towards one viewpoint over another.

imperious

(adj) having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy Synonyms : disdainful , haughty , lordly , overbearing , prideful , sniffy , supercilious , swaggering Example Sentence some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines haughty aristocrats his lordly manners were offensive walked with a prideful swagger very sniffy about breaches of etiquette his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air a more swaggering mood than usual Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary imperial(emperor) imperial army wil be alway have "ghamand" so they aare arrogant,overpower

erudite

(adj) having or showing profound knowledge Synonyms : learned Example Sentence a learned jurist an erudite professor taken from rude+ite...in olden days people who were higly educated were basically very rude...as they were having profound knowledge of a subject they use to behave very rudely with less educated or illiterates people.

egregious

Extraordinary or conspicuously bad; glaring mne. egregious is similer to aggressive.aggressive pepole are very bad in manner.

pertinent

(adj) having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand Example Sentence a list of articles pertinent to the discussion remarks that were to the point (adj) being of striking appropriateness and pertinence Synonyms : apposite , apt Example Sentence the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images an apt reply relate to pertaining....which means relevant to

scrupulous

(adj) having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled Example Sentence less scrupulous producers sent bundles that were deceptive in appearance (adj) characterized by extreme care and great effort Synonyms : conscientious , painstaking Example Sentence conscientious application to the work at hand painstaking research scrupulous attention to details it makes u think of sculpture and while building sculpture the worker has to be very careful

circumspect

(adj) heedful of potential consequences Synonyms : discreet Example Sentence circumspect actions physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use a discreet investor circum(means circumstance)...spect(means to inspect)...so a kind of person who inspects circumstances before speaking, and such people are generally considered as prudent.

tortuous

(adj) highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious Synonyms : byzantine , convoluted , involved , knotty , tangled Example Sentence the Byzantine tax structure Byzantine methods for holding on to his chairmanship convoluted legal language convoluted reasoning the plot was too involved a knotty problem got his way by labyrinthine maneuvering Oh, what a tangled web we weave tortuous legal procedures tortuous negotiations lasting for months (adj) marked by repeated turns and bends Synonyms : twisting , twisty , voluminous , winding Example Sentence a tortuous road up the mountain winding roads are full of surprises had to steer the car down a twisty track (adj) not straightforward Example Sentence his tortuous reasoning a tortoise does not move in straight line... it keeps twisting and turning making path complicated.

contentious

(adj) inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits Synonyms : combative , disputatious , disputative , litigious Example Sentence a style described as abrasive and contentious a disputatious lawyer a litigious and acrimonious spirit (adj) involving or likely to cause controversy Example Sentence a central and contentious element of the book Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Contentious- (Contender+Serious) One who takes competition too serious always fights and quarrels)

fanciful

(adj) indulging in or influenced by fancy Synonyms : notional Example Sentence a fanciful mind all the notional vagaries of childhood (adj) not based on fact; unreal Synonyms : imaginary , notional Example Sentence the falsehood about some fanciful secret treaties a small child's imaginary friends to create a notional world for oneself (adj) having a curiously intricate quality Example Sentence a fanciful pattern with intertwined vines and flowers fanciful is full of fancies.

quirky

(adj) informal terms; strikingly unconventional Synonyms : far-out , kinky , offbeat , way-out quirky=quickly; if u do something quickly it becomes unconventional

noxious

(adj) injurious to physical or mental health Example Sentence noxious chemical wastes noxious ideas NOXIOUS=TOXIOUS.........harmful

didactic

(adj) instructive (especially excessively) Synonyms : didactical didi always acts in a way she is teaching something...''didi-act'ic

ostentatious

(adj) intended to attract notice and impress others Synonyms : pretentious Example Sentence an ostentatious sable coat (adj) (of a display) tawdry or vulgar Synonyms : pretentious Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary oSTENTATIOUS....read it as Stuntatious....Stunts...you perform stunts to attract attention, showy.

cerebral

(adj) involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct Synonyms : intellectual Example Sentence a cerebral approach to the problem cerebral drama (adj) of or relating to the cerebrum or brain Example Sentence cerebral hemisphere cerebral activity cereBRAINal

quixotic

(adj) not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic Synonyms : romantic , wild-eyed Example Sentence as quixotic as a restoration of medieval knighthood a romantic disregard for money a wild-eyed dream of a world state quixotic== quick + exotic, if you desire something exotic to happen quickly in your life it is just a daydream.

frivolous

(adj) not serious in content or attitude or behavior Example Sentence a frivolous novel a frivolous remark a frivolous young woman Fri-vo-lous ~Free - If something is free, u dont take it seriously, you think oh they are giving it for free coz its not that important stuff.. or not the stuff in demand.. or not the stuff taken seriously by public..

disingenuous

(adj) not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness Synonyms : artful Example Sentence an ambitious, disingenuous, philistine, and hypocritical operator, who...exemplified...the most disagreeable traits of his time a disingenuous excuse INGENUOUS(can be remembered as genuine) IS SINCERE, INNOCENT AND SOPHISTICATED. AND disingenuous IS not naive, insincere

immutable

(adj) not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature Synonyms : changeless Example Sentence the view of that time was that all species were immutable, created by God mutation implies changes in genes etc. Therefore, it is im(non) + mutable ie cannot change

indispensable

(adj) not to be dispensed with; essential Example Sentence foods indispensable to good nutrition (adj) absolutely necessary; vitally necessary Synonyms : essential Example Sentence essential tools and materials funds essential to the completion of the project an indispensable worker (adj) unavoidable Example Sentence the routine but indispensable ceremonies of state dispenser gives coffee, so important things in the dispensing machine do not come with coffee, so somening that cannot be dispensed is important, so indispensable means important

opaque

(adj) not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight Example Sentence opaque windows of the jail opaque to X-rays (adj) not clearly understood or expressed Synonyms : unintelligible The OPening wAs QUEstionable because no light was coming through. Therefore, it was OPAQUE.

conspicuous

(adj) obvious to the eye or mind Example Sentence a tower conspicuous at a great distance wore conspicuous neckties made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening (adj) without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious Synonyms : blatant , blazing Example Sentence blatant disregard of the law a blatant appeal to vanity a blazing indiscretion Con(can)+ s(see) + the + pic(picture) --> can see the clear picture of the situation. So conspicuous means which can be easily seen.

apropos

(adj) of an appropriate or pertinent nature (adv) at an opportune time Synonyms : seasonably , timely , well-timed Example Sentence your letter arrived apropos (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 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.

inscrutable

(adj) of an obscure nature Synonyms : cryptic , cryptical , deep , mysterious , mystifying Example Sentence the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms a deep dark secret the inscrutable workings of Providence in its mysterious past it encompasses all the dim origins of life rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary you cant SCRU(screw) a TABLE b'coz you can't have a penetration... may b b'coz it doesn't have a hole(a place to peek into)

puerile

(adj) of or characteristic of a child Example Sentence puerile breathing (adj) displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity Synonyms : adolescent , jejune , juvenile Example Sentence adolescent insecurity jejune responses to our problems their behavior was juvenile puerile jokes PURE things are always childish and immature.

polemical

(adj) of or involving dispute or controversy Synonyms : polemic refer pol to politics, as u know modern day politics is full of CONTROVERSIES...

audacious

(adj) invulnerable to fear or intimidation Synonyms : brave , dauntless , fearless , hardy , intrepid , unfearing Example Sentence audacious explorers fearless reporters and photographers intrepid pioneers (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 (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 Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary 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.

lax

(adj) lacking in rigor or strictness Synonyms : slack Example Sentence such lax and slipshod ways are no longer acceptable lax in attending classes slack in maintaining discipline (adj) pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet') (adj) lacking in strength or firmness or resilience Example Sentence a lax rope a limp handshake (adj) emptying easily or excessively Synonyms : loose Example Sentence loose bowels LAX - reLAX - careless

copious

(adj) large in number or quantity (especially of discourse) Synonyms : voluminous Example Sentence she took copious notes a subject of voluminous legislation (adj) affording an abundant supply Synonyms : ample , plenteous , plentiful , rich Example Sentence had ample food for the party copious provisions food is plentiful a plenteous grape harvest a rich supply By copying in an exam, some get a LOT of marks

transitory

(adj) lasting a very short time Synonyms : ephemeral , fugacious , passing , short-lived , transient Example Sentence the ephemeral joys of childhood a passing fancy youth's transient beauty love is transitory but it is eternal fugacious blossoms Transistors take a very short time to turn from on to off i.e acting like a switch

rapacious

(adj) living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey Synonyms : predatory , raptorial , ravening , vulturine , vulturous Example Sentence a predatory bird the rapacious wolf raptorial birds ravening wolves a vulturine taste for offal (adj) excessively greedy and grasping Synonyms : ravening , voracious Example Sentence a rapacious divorcee on the prowl ravening creditors paying taxes to voracious governments (adj) devouring or craving food in great quantities Synonyms : edacious , esurient , ravening , ravenous , voracious , wolfish Example Sentence edacious vultures a rapacious appetite ravenous as wolves voracious sharks 'Rapacious' means who likes to 'Rape' that means very greedy on woman body! & also take forcefully

venerate

Revere, regard with deep respect and awe mne. ven(..when)U RATE someone higher.. you TREAT THEM WITH RESPECT

conciliatory

(adj) making or willing to make concessions Synonyms : compromising , flexible Example Sentence loneliness tore through him...whenever he thought of...even the compromising Louis du Tillet (adj) intended to placate Synonyms : conciliative Example Sentence spoke in a conciliating tone a conciliatory visit Heyy thz sounds like CONSOLING...which means soothing...

zealous

(adj) marked by active interest and enthusiasm Synonyms : avid Example Sentence an avid sports fan Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Zealous....Zeal+ous...havin ZEAL to do nything

sedulous

(adj) marked by care and persistent effort Synonyms : assiduous Example Sentence her assiduous attempts to learn French assiduous research sedulous pursuit of legal and moral principles to seduce a woman, man needs to be diligent and persistent and off course Hardworking ;)

foolhardy

(adj) marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences Synonyms : heady , rash , reckless Example Sentence foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans a reckless driver a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest Foolishly hard.

wary

(adj) marked by keen caution and watchful prudence Example Sentence they were wary in their movements a wary glance at the black clouds taught to be wary of strangers (adj) openly distrustful and unwilling to confide Synonyms : leery , mistrustful , suspicious , untrusting Wary and worry sound the same... you become wary (cautious) if you have too many worries in life.

stanched

Stopped or slowed down

censure

Strong disapproval or official reprimand (noun), to issue such disapproval or reprimand (verb)/mne. Try to link the meaning of this word with the censor board which always critisizes every inch of the film and also disapproves of some of the parts

discernible

(adj) perceptible by the senses or intellect Synonyms : discernable Example Sentence things happen in the earth and sky with no discernible cause the newspaper reports no discernible progress in the negotiations the skyline is easily discernible even at a distance of several miles (adj) capable of being perceived clearly Example Sentence an essay with a meaning that was not always discernible (adj) capable of being seen or noticed Synonyms : evident , observable Example Sentence a discernible change in attitude a clearly evident erasure in the manuscript an observable change in behavior break as Dis-earn-able anything from which money can be earned is easily distinguishable...

exhaustive

(adj) performed comprehensively and completely Synonyms : thorough , thoroughgoing Example Sentence an exhaustive study made a thorough search thoroughgoing research im exhausted of this exhaustive debate.

spurious

(adj) plausible but false Synonyms : specious Example Sentence a specious claim spurious inferences (adj) born out of wedlock Synonyms : bastardly , misbegot , misbegotten Example Sentence the dominions of both rulers passed away to their spurious or doubtful offspring (adj) intended to deceive Synonyms : inauthentic , unauthentic Example Sentence a spurious work of art s-PURE+ious...pure means true...spurious means the opposite of it..which is FALSE,CONTERFEIT

cogent

(adj) powerfully persuasive Synonyms : telling , weighty Example Sentence a cogent argument a telling presentation a weighty argument cogent - gent - a gentle person is always the right person to convince others.

synoptic

(adj) presenting a summary or general view of a whole Example Sentence a synoptic presentation of a physical theory (adj) presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament Synonyms : synoptical Example Sentence synoptic sayings something like synopsis

lucrative

(adj) producing a sizeable profit Synonyms : moneymaking , remunerative Example Sentence a remunerative business look+ creative and hence anything of such a sort is sure to earn you profit

irascible

(adj) quickly aroused to anger Synonyms : choleric , hot-tempered , hotheaded , quick-tempered , short-tempered Example Sentence a hotheaded commander (adj) characterized by anger Synonyms : choleric Example Sentence a choleric outburst an irascible response Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary concentrate on rasc- a rascal is one who is irritable, choleric, shor-tempered & hotheaded

sporadic

(adj) recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances Example Sentence a city subjected to sporadic bombing raids sporadic== opposite of periodic, we know periodic things occur regularly.

hackneyed

(adj) repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse Synonyms : banal , commonplace , old-hat , shopworn , stock , threadbare , timeworn , tired , trite , well-worn Example Sentence bromidic sermons his remarks were trite and commonplace hackneyed phrases a stock answer repeating threadbare jokes parroting some timeworn axiom the trite metaphor `hard as nails' concentrate on hack !!! once a hacker is ALWAYS a hacker.. he overuses his techniques.

arcane

(adj) requiring secret or mysterious knowledge Example Sentence the arcane science of dowsing improvising the first mnemonic.., Ar + Kane - Kane's face always remains secret, as he uses a mask.

wayward

(adj) resistant to guidance or discipline Synonyms : contrary , obstinate , perverse Example Sentence Mary Mary quite contrary an obstinate child with a violent temper a perverse mood wayward behavior sounds like waver...wave means a whim or caprice...

convoluted

(adj) rolled longitudinally upon itself Synonyms : convolute Example Sentence a convolute petal (adj) highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious Synonyms : byzantine , involved , knotty , tangled , tortuous Example Sentence the Byzantine tax structure Byzantine methods for holding on to his chairmanship convoluted legal language convoluted reasoning the plot was too involved a knotty problem got his way by labyrinthine maneuvering Oh, what a tangled web we weave tortuous legal procedures tortuous negotiations lasting for months Convolution theorem was very hard to understand!!

naive

(adj) marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience Synonyms : naif Example Sentence a teenager's naive ignorance of life the naive assumption that things can only get better this naive simple creature with wide friendly eyes so eager to believe appearances (adj) of or created by one without formal training; simple or naive in style Synonyms : primitive Example Sentence primitive art such as that by Grandma Moses is often colorful and striking (adj) inexperienced (adj) lacking information or instruction Synonyms : unenlightened , uninstructed Example Sentence lamentably unenlightened as to the laws (adj) not initiated; deficient in relevant experience Synonyms : uninitiate , uninitiated Example Sentence it seemed a bizarre ceremony to uninitiated western eyes he took part in the experiment as a naive subject sounds as "naya", some one who is new is inexperienced....

punctilious

(adj) marked by precise accordance with details Synonyms : meticulous Example Sentence meticulous research punctilious in his attention to rules of etiquette it is very close to word PUNCTUAL...and you pay attention to even a person who is 1 second late, that shows that you care for even very minute things too.

meticulous

(adj) marked by precise accordance with details Synonyms : punctilious Example Sentence meticulous research punctilious in his attention to rules of etiquette (adj) marked by extreme care in treatment of details Example Sentence a meticulous craftsman almost worryingly meticulous in his business formalities it sounds like matriculation(admission to a college).To get matriculation we should be as a meticulous(careful) aspirant to clear the exam.

discreet

(adj) marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint Example Sentence his trusted discreet aide a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace (adj) unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic Synonyms : discerning Example Sentence a discerning editor a discreet silence (adj) heedful of potential consequences Synonyms : circumspect Example Sentence circumspect actions physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use a discreet investor discreet-> diSECRET. "You must be discreet about our SECRET."

efficacious

(adj) marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect Example Sentence written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices...of the readers the medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough (adj) producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect Synonyms : effective , effectual Example Sentence an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation effective teaching methods effective steps toward peace made an effective entrance his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action an efficacious law having a striking effect is the meaning... "eff" is common i.e., it causes an effect.. "cacious" sounds similar to "cautious".. why are you cautious.. because the effect is striking.. so the meaning is striking effect

surreptitious

(adj) marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed Synonyms : furtive , sneak , sneaky , stealthy Example Sentence a furtive manner a sneak attack stealthy footsteps a surreptitious glance at his watch (adj) conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods Synonyms : clandestine , cloak-and-dagger , hole-and-corner , hugger-mugger , hush-hush , secret , undercover , underground Example Sentence clandestine intelligence operations cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines hole-and-corner intrigue secret missions a secret agent secret sales of arms surreptitious mobilization of troops an undercover investigation underground resistance Surreptitious sounds like suspicious.....you suspect someone if they are hiding secrets

furtive

(adj) marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed Synonyms : sneak , sneaky , stealthy , surreptitious Example Sentence a furtive manner a sneak attack stealthy footsteps a surreptitious glance at his watch (adj) secret and sly or sordid Synonyms : backstair , backstairs Example Sentence backstairs gossip his low backstairs cunning backstairs intimacies furtive behavior One who is FARTive has to expel farts stealthily.

acrimonious

(adj) marked by strong resentment or cynicism Synonyms : bitter Example Sentence an acrimonious dispute bitter about the divorce Acrimony= Take Acr as Acroo (hindi) and Mon as man(hindi) , so it means acroo man wala .acroo manner

judicious

(adj) marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters Synonyms : heady , wise Example Sentence judicious use of one's money a wise decision judi+cious--- having JUDgement qualities

tepid

(adj) moderately warm Synonyms : lukewarm Example Sentence he hates lukewarm coffee tepid bath water (adj) feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm Synonyms : half-hearted , halfhearted , lukewarm Example Sentence a halfhearted effort gave only lukewarm support to the candidate tepid sounds like torpid which is sluggish ie, inactive

glum

(adj) moody and melancholic (adj) showing a brooding ill humor Synonyms : dark , dour , glowering , moody , morose , saturnine , sour , sullen Example Sentence a dark scowl the proverbially dour New England Puritan a glum, hopeless shrug he sat in moody silence a morose and unsociable manner a saturnine, almost misanthropic young genius a sour temper a sullen crowd remember glum as gloom

sluggish

(adj) moving slowly Synonyms : sulky Example Sentence a sluggish stream (adj) (of business) not active or brisk Synonyms : dull , slow Example Sentence business is dull (or slow) a sluggish market (adj) slow and apathetic Synonyms : inert , soggy , torpid Example Sentence she was fat and inert a sluggish worker a mind grown torpid in old age slugginsh = slow + ish :)

undermine

Weaken, cause to collapse by diffing away at the foundation (of a building or an argument); injure or attack in a secretive or underhanded way mne.. if there is some enemy under the mine u r standing than it will weaken ur situation

boisterous

(adj) noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline Synonyms : rambunctious , robustious , rumbustious , unruly Example Sentence a boisterous crowd a social gathering that became rambunctious and out of hand a robustious group of teenagers beneath the rumbustious surface of his paintings is sympathy for the vulnerability of ordinary human beings an unruly class (adj) full of rough and exuberant animal spirits Synonyms : knockabout Example Sentence boisterous practical jokes knockabout comedy (adj) violently agitated and turbulent Synonyms : fierce , rough Example Sentence boisterous winds and waves the fierce thunders roar me their music rough weather rough seas Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary SPLIT IT LIKE...BOIS(BOYS)+TEROS(TERRORIS(t)).....SO BOYS WHO BEHAVE LIKE TERRORIS.(t). .AND WE KNOW WHEN BOYS BEHAVE LIKE TERRORIST..WAT WE MEAN IS THAT THEY ARE too noisy and behaving like rowdy........

maladroit

adjective: clumsy As a child she was quite maladroit, but as an adult, she has become an adept dancer. ++mu fone anmdroid is maladroit

implausible

adjective: describing a statement that is not believable Synonyms : farfetched The teacher found it implausible that the student was late to school because he had been kidnapped by outlaws on horseback. mne. implausible rhymes with impossible....something that is impossible is unlikely or not believable

concomitant

adjective: describing an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another Synonyms : accompaniment , attendant , co-occurrence Concomitant with his desire for nature was a desire for the culture and energy of a big city. Mnemonic git commit

concomitant

adjective: describing an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another Synonyms : accompaniment , attendant , co-occurrence [ ] with his desire for nature was a desire for the culture and energy of a big city.

impermeable

adjective: does not allow fluid to pass through The sand bags placed on the river formed an impermeable barrier, protecting the town from flooding.

lugubrious

adjective: excessively mournful At the funeral, lugubrious songs filled the small church.

staunch

adjective: firm and dependable especially in loyalty Synonyms : steadfast , unswerving No longer a staunch supporter of the movement, Todd now will openly question whether its goals are worthwhile. mne. STAy+UNCHanged=staunch,beying firm

quotidian

adjective: found in the ordinary course of events Synonyms : everyday , mundane , routine , unremarkable , workaday Phil gets so involved thinking about Aristotle's arguments that he totally forgets quotidian concerns, such as exercising and eating regularly. mne. Quotidian =Quoted daily

impartial

adjective: free from undue bias or preconceived opinions The judge was not impartial since he had been bribed by the witness's family.

guileless

adjective: free of deceit Synonyms : transparent At first I thought my niece was guileless, but I then found myself buying her ice cream every time we passed a shop. mne . guilty less person is guileless ,,,,,,,guile" means to decieve guile+less means no deception, only honesty

debonair

adjective: having a sophisticated charm Synonyms : suave James Bond is known for his good looks, high tech gadgets, and [ ] manner.

unprecedented

adjective: having never been done or known before; novel When America first created its national parks, the idea of setting aside the most beautiful land in a country was unprecedented in the history of mankind.

percipient

adjective: highly perceptive Synonyms : clear Even the most [ ] editor will make an occasional error when proofreading.

redoubtable

embroiled

adjective: involved in argument or contention, deeply involved especially in something complicated Synonyms : entangled These days we are never short of a D.C. politician embroiled in scandal—a welcome phenomenon for those who, having barely finished feasting on the sordid details of one imbroglio, can sink their teeth into a fresh one. mne. embroil=i m b(r)oil during dispute, quarrel, confusion. We get all boiled up due to great anger.

appreciable

adjective: large enough to be noticed (usu. refers to an amount) There is an appreciable difference between those who say they can get the job done and those who actually get the job done.

meticulous

adjective: marked by extreme care in treatment of details mne. Meticulous:Met(Meet)+ICU(hospitals intensive care unit),so whenever u met any person in ICU u need to be very/extremely careful about his health

vehement

adjective: marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions Synonyms : fierce , tearing , trigger-happy , violent While the other employees responded to the bad news in a measured way, Andrew responded in a vehement manner, tipping over his desk and shouting at the top of his lungs. mne. Vehement resembles cement i.e. strong, forceful vehement == cement.

steadfast

adjective: marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable Synonyms : firm , steady , stiff , unbendable , unfaltering , unshakable , unwavering A good captain needs to be steadfast, continuing to hold the wheel and stay the course even during the most violent storm. mne. steadfast~stood + first ; One who has always STOOD with you and is the FIRST one to help you is a LOYAL friend. Another meaning - Always STEADY so unswerving

punctilious

adjective: marked by precise accordance with details Synonyms : meticulous The colonel was so punctilious about enforcing regulations that men feel compelled to polish even the soles of their shoes.

ersatz

adjective: not real or genuine; phony The car dealer's ersatz laughter was immediately followed by a price quote, one that Shelley found highly inflated. Mnemonic: an engineer (ER) giving the SAT paper,, which will be fake/substitute, since SAT is given by 12th pass, not graduates (engineer)

immaterial

adjective: not relevant Synonyms : extraneous , impertinent , orthogonal, incorporeal The judge found the defendant's comments immaterial to the trial, and summarily dismissed him from the witness stand.

frivolous

adjective: not serious in content or attitude or behavior/mne. Fri-vo-lous ~Free - If something is free, u dont take it seriously, you think oh they are giving it for free coz its not that important stuff.. or not the stuff in demand.. or not the stuff taken seriously by public

disingenuous

adjective: not straightforward; giving a false appearance of frankness Synonyms : artful Many adults think that they can lie to children, but kids are smart and know when people are disingenuous. Mnemonic: INGENUOUS(can be remembered as genuine) IS SINCERE, INNOCENT AND SOPHISTICATED. AND disingenuous IS not naive, insincere

oblique

adjective: not straightforward; indirect Synonyms : devious Herbert never explicitly revealed anything negative about Tom's past, but at times he would [ ]ly suggest that Tom was not as innocent as he seemed. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

portentous

adjective: ominously prophetic Synonyms : fateful , foreboding When the captain and more than half the officers were sick on the very first night of the voyage, many of the passengers felt this was portentous, but the rest of the voyage continued without any problems.

checkered

adjective: one that is marked by disreputable happenings One by one, the presidential candidates dropped out of the race, their respective checkered pasts - from embezzlement to infidelity - sabotaging their campaigns. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

fastidious

adjective: overly concerned with details; fussy Whitney is fastidious about her shoes, arranging them on a shelf in a specific order, each pair evenly spaced. ++fussydious

ascetic

adjective: practicing self-denial Synonyms : ascetical , austere , spartan His ascetic life is the main reason he inspired so many followers, especially since he gave up wealth and power to live in poverty. noun: one who practices great self-denial Synonyms : abstainer Historically, ascetics like Ghandi are often considered wise men partially because of their restraint. mne. sounds like acetic remember 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

futile

adjective: producing no result or effect; unproductive of success Synonyms : ineffectual , otiose , unavailing,bootless , fruitless , sleeveless , vain, abortive . I thought I could repair the car myself, but after two days of work with no success, I have to admit that my efforts were futile. mne. futile is not fertile.. hence not fruitful

efficacious

adjective: producing the intended result Since Maggie's cough syrup, which had expired five years back, was no longer efficacious, she coughed through the night. ++effective

choleric

adjective: prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered Synonyms : hot-tempered , hotheaded , irascible , quick-tempered , short-tempered While a brilliant lecturer, Mr. Dawson came across as choleric and unapproachable - very rarely did students come to his office hours. Mnemonic: 1. cholera is a disease. When you are sick you get irritated and bad-tempered, you are choleric. 2. choleric-co+lyric....when cosigners are not following the lyric properly...composer gets anger(hot-tempered)

grandiloquent

adjective: puffed up with vanity Synonyms : overblown , pompous , pontifical , portentous The dictator was known for his grandiloquent speeches, puffing his chest out and using big, important-sounding words.

irascible

adjective: quickly aroused to anger Synonyms : choleric , hot-tempered , hotheaded , quick-tempered , short-tempered If Arthur's dog is not fed adequately, he becames highly irascible, even growling at his own shadow. mne. concentrate on rasc- a rascal is one who is irritable, choleric, shor-tempered & hotheaded

pecuniary

adjective: relating to or involving money Synonyms : monetary The defendent was found guilty and had to serve a period of community service as well as pay pecuniary damages to the client.

reticent

adjective: reluctant to draw attention to yourself; temperamentally disinclined to talk Synonyms : untalkative, retiring , self-effacing When asked about her father, Helen lost her outward enthusiasm and became rather reticent.

trite

adjective: repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse Synonyms : banal , commonplace , hackneyed , old-hat , shopworn , stock , threadbare , timeworn , tired , well-worn Many style guides recommend not using idioms in writing because these trite expressions are uninteresting and show a lack of imagination on the part of the writer. mne. trite sounds like tried...when smthng is tried again n again it bcomes hackneyed

banal

adjective: repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse Synonyms : commonplace , hackneyed , old-hat , shopworn , stock , threadbare , timeworn , tired , trite , well-worn mne. Divide it like -- ban + al(ban all people); you ban all those people from your group, if they are repeating the same activity again and again

incorrigible

adjective: resistant to correction by punishment Tom Sawyer seems like an incorrigible youth until Huck Finn enters the novel; even Sawyer can't match his fierce individual spirit. mne. IN(not)+corrected=which cant be corrected

resurgent

adjective: rising again as to new life and vigor Synonyms : renascent The team sank to fourth place in June, but is now resurgent and about to win the division.......................................................................................................................................................................... mne re - sargan (creation) rising by creating again.

insolent

adjective: rude and arrogant Lilian could not help herself from being insolent, commenting that the Queen's shoes were showing too much toe. mne. INSOLENT = INSULting + arrogANT.

flippant

adjective: showing inappropriate levity Synonyms : light-minded Although Sam was trying to honor Mark's sense of humor, many found it quite flippant that he wore a comic nose and glasses mask to Mark's funeral. Mnemonic: Who uses a flip-flop slipper is light-minded/flippant

phlegmatic

adjective: showing little emotion Arnold is truly noble, remaining reserved until an issue of significance arises, but Walter is simply [ ]: he doesn't have the energy or inclination to care about anything.

phlegmatic

adjective: showing little emotion Synonyms : phlegmatical Arnold is truly noble, remaining reserved until an issue of significance arises, but Walter is simply phlegmatic: he doesn't have the energy or inclination to care about anything.

diffident

adjective: showing modest reserve; lacking self-confidence Synonyms : shy , timid , unsure As a young girl she was diffident and reserved, but now as an adult, she is confident and assertive.

deferential

adjective: showing respect Synonyms : deferent , regardful If you ever have the chance to meet the president, stand up straight and be deferential.

lachrymose

adjective: showing sorrow Synonyms : dolorous , dolourous , tearful , weeping Lachrymose and depressed, Alexei Alexandrovich walked two miles home in the rain after learning that his wife was having an affair. Mne. think of lachyral grund they produce tear

martial

adjective: suggesting war or military life Synonyms : warlike,soldierlike , soldierly , warriorlike Americans tend to remember Abraham Lincoln as kindly and wise, not at all martial, despite the fact that he was involved in the fiercest war America has even fought.

evanescent

adjective: tending to vanish like vapor The storm flashed into existence above us and lasted only a short time - an evanescent turbulence of wind and cloud.

arch

adjective: to be deliberately teasing Synonyms : condescending , patronising , patronizing The baroness was arch, making playful asides to the townspeople; yet because they couldn't pick up on her dry humor, they thought her supercilious. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

diabolical

adjective: to be extremely wicked like the devil Synonyms : demonic , diabolic , fiendish , hellish , infernal , satanic , unholy,devilish , diabolic , mephistophelean , mephistophelian The conspirators, willing to dispatch anyone who stood in their way, hatched a diabolical plan to take over the city. mne. di + aboli(abolition)....process of destroying something usually done by devils

flush

adjective: to be in abundance Synonyms : bloom , blossom , efflorescence , flower , heyday , peak , prime The exam's passage is flush with difficult words, words that you may have learned only yesterday. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

sententious

adjective: to be moralizing, usually in a pompous sense The old man, casting his nose up in the air at the group of adolescents, intoned sententiously, "Youth is wasted on the young."

remiss

adjective: to be negligent in one's duty, failing in what duty requires Synonyms : delinquent , derelict , neglectful Remiss in his duty to keep the school functioning efficiently, the principal was relieved of his position after only three months. mne. re+MISS you miss something repeatatively because of NEGLIGENCE, CARELESSNESS.

histrionic

adjective: to be overly theatrical Synonyms : melodramatic Though she received a B- on the test, she had such a histrionic outburst that one would have thought that she'd been handed a death sentence.

contrite

adjective: to be remorseful Synonyms : remorseful , rueful , ruthful Though he stole his little sister's licorice stick with malevolent glee, Chucky soon became contrite when his sister wouldn't stop crying. mne. split as cont (count) - rite (right). count the cash right, else you will regret it.

retiring

adjective: to be shy, and to be inclined to retract from company Synonyms : reticent , self-effacing Nelson was always the first to leave soirees - rather than mill about with "fashionable" folk, he was retiring, and preferred the solitude of his garret. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

errant

adjective: to be wandering; not sticking to a circumscribed path Unlike his peers, who spent their hours studying in the library, Matthew preferred errant walks through the university campus. mne. errant=err(error)+ ant = If there is a error in ant plan they were wandering every where

vituperate

adjective: to criticize harshly; to berate Synonyms : rail , revile , vilify Jason had dealt with disciplinarians before, but nothing prepared him for the first week of boot camp, as drill sergeants vituperated him for petty oversights such as forgetting to double knot the laces on his boots.

blinkered

adjective: to have a limited outlook or understanding In gambling, the addict is easily blinkered by past successes and/or past failures, forgetting that the outcome of any one game is independent of the games that preceded it.

ineffable

pellucid

adjective: transparently clear; easily understandable Synonyms : crystal clear , limpid , lucid , luculent , perspicuous The professor had a remarkable ability make even the most difficult concepts seem [ ].

pellucid

peripatetic

adjective: traveling by foot Synonyms : wayfaring Jim always preferred a peripatetic approach to discovering a city: he felt that he could see so many more details while walking.

peripatetic

adjective: traveling by foot Synonyms : wayfaring Jim always preferred a peripatetic approach to discovering a city: he felt that he could see so many more details while walking. Pair pe tic tic

itinerant

adjective: traveling from place to place to work Synonyms : gipsy , gypsy Doctors used to be itinerant, traveling between patients' homes. mne. Rhymes with aberrant > wandering. sounds like itenary( plan of a trip).. so a traveller..keeps on wandering\ travelling.

veritable

adjective: truthfully, without a doubt Synonyms : authentic , bona fide , unquestionable Frank is a [ ] life-saver - last year, on two different occasions, he revived people using CPR.

veritable

adjective: truthfully, without a doubt Synonyms : authentic , bona fide , unquestionable Frank is a veritable life-saver - last year, on two different occasions, he revived people using CPR.

ponderous

adjective: weighed-down; moving slowly Synonyms : heavy , lumbering Laden with 20 kilograms of college text books, the freshman moved ponderously across the campus.

wanting

lacking/ mne. you want it, when you lack it

miscreant

noun: a person who breaks the law Synonyms : reprobate "Come back you miscreant!" yelled the woman who just had her purse stolen. mne . MISERABLE CREATURE

corollary

noun: a practical consequence that follows naturally A corollary of Hurricane Sandy, which ravaged the east coast of the U.S., is a push to build higher sea walls to protect against future hurricanes. Mne. If you but COROLLA that is practical consequence naturally you are rich

modicum

noun: a small or moderate or token amount If my sister had even a [ ] of sense, she wouldn't be engaged to that barbarian.

predilection

noun: a strong liking Synonyms : penchant , preference , taste mne. pre(preferred)+ dilect (dialect) so a person with same dialect(or region) is always preferred over anyone else

apathy

noun: an absence of emotion or enthusiasm Synonyms : indifference , numbness , spiritlessness Widespread apathy among voters led to a very small turnout on election day.

duress

noun: compulsory force or threat The witness said he signed the contract under duress and argued that the court should cancel the agreement. ++due to stress,force

temerity

noun: fearless daring Synonyms : audaciousness , audacity No child has the temerity to go in the rundown house at the end of the street and see if it is haunted.

recrimination

noun: mutual accusations The two brothers sat and cried, pointing fingers and making elaborate recriminations of the other's guilt

hauteur

noun: overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors Synonyms : arrogance , haughtiness , high-handedness , lordliness As soon as she won the lottery, Alice begin displaying a [ ] to her friends, calling them dirty-clothed peasants behind their backs.

zenith

noun: the highest point; culmination At the zenith of his artistic career, Elvis was outselling any other artist on the charts.

artlessness

noun: the quality of innocence Synonyms : ingenuousness , innocence , naturalness I, personally, found the artlessness of her speech charming.

intimate

to suggest something subtly,

relegate

verb: assign to a lower position Synonyms : break , bump , demote , kick downstairs When Dexter was unable to fulfill his basic duties, instead of firing him, the boss relegated him to kitchen cleanup.

assail

verb: attack in speech or writing Synonyms : assault , attack , lash out , round , snipe In the weekly paper, the editor assailed the governor for wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars in public projects that quickly failed.

denote

verb: be a sign or indication of; have as a meaning Synonyms : refer Even if the text is not visible, the red octagon denotes "stop" to all motorists in America.

rile

verb: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations Synonyms : annoy , bother , chafe , devil , get at , get to , gravel , irritate , nark , nettle , rag , vex Dan is usually calm and balanced, but it takes only one intense glare from Sabrina to rile him. mne. rile(rail)- when you travel in train you get disturbed and annoyed by minor irritation cause by other passengers

glean

verb: collect information bit by bit Synonyms : harvest , reap Herb has given us no formal statement about his background, but from various hints, I have gleaned that he grew up in difficult circumstances mne. It sounds like clean. You clean by gathering the leavings bit by bit

derive

verb: come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example Synonyms : come , descend Many words in the English language are derived from Latin, including the word "derive." verb: reason by deduction; establish by deduction Synonyms : deduce , deduct , infer From the multiple set of footprints in the living room, the investigator derived an important clue: Sheila was not alone in the room at the time of the murder.

vanquish

verb: come out better in a competition, race, or conflict Synonyms : beat , beat out , crush , shell , trounce For years, Argentina would dominate in World Cup qualifying matches, only to be vanquished by one of the European countries during the late stages of the tournament. mne. sounds like vanish..by vanishing u can be better than ny1 in a competition!!

proscribe

verb: command against Synonyms : disallow , forbid , interdict , nix , prohibit , veto My doctor [ ]s that I not eat donuts with chocolate sauce and hamburger patties for breakfast.

proscribe

verb: command against Synonyms : disallow , forbid , interdict , nix , prohibit , veto My doctor proscribes that I not eat donuts with chocolate sauce and hamburger patties for breakfast.

vie

verb: compete for something Synonyms : compete , contend While the other teams in the division actively vie for the championship, this team seems content simply to go through the motions of playing. mne. Vie" sounds like "bhai"...politicians to each other greet calling BHAI but behind they COMPETE

dissemble

verb: conceal one's true motives, usually through deceit Synonyms : affect , feign , pretend , sham To get close to the senator, the assassin [ ]ed his intentions, convincing many people that he was a reporter for a well-known newspaper.

dissemble

verb: conceal one's true motives, usually through deceit Synonyms : affect , feign , pretend , sham To get close to the senator, the assassin dissembled his intentions, convincing many people that he was a reporter for a well-known newspaper.

besmirch

verb: damage the good name and reputation of someone Synonyms : asperse , calumniate , defame , denigrate , slander , smear , smirch , sully The prince's distasteful choice of words besmirched not only his own name, but the reputation of the entire royal family. mne. Besmirch = Bees + Mirch (In Hindi language Bees means twenty and Mirch means pepper) So,if you will add twenty pepper, you will definitely spoil the food.

lacerate

verb: deeply hurt the feelings of; distress The teacher was fired for lacerating a student who wrote a poor essay. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

lacerate

verb: deeply hurt the feelings of; distress The teacher was fired for lacerating a student who wrote a poor essay. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study Mne. LACE FITA song was in FEELINGS album by FEELINGS that hurt feelings

delineate

verb: describe in detail After a brief summary of proper swimming technique, the coach delineated the specifics of each stroke, spending 30 minutes alone on the backstroke. mne. delineate sounds like alienate, and if you are attacked by aliens, you would describe the event in vivid detail in order to make people believe you!

enumerate

verb: determine the number or amount of Synonyms : count , number , numerate The survey enumerates the number of happy workers and the number of unhappy workers. verb: specify individually, one by one Synonyms : itemise , itemize , recite I sat and listened as she enumerated all of the things she did not like about the past three months. mne. ENUMERATE; NUMBER + IT means COUNT

perturb

verb: disturb in mind or cause to be worried or alarmed Synonyms : cark , disorder , disquiet , distract , trouble , unhinge Now that Henry is recovering from a major illnesses, he no longer lets the little trivialities, such as late mail, perturb him. mne. perturb sounds like "disturb"

deign

verb: do something that one considers to be below one's dignity Synonyms : condescend , descend The master of the house never [ ]ed to answer questions from the servants.

deign

verb: do something that one considers to be below one's dignity Synonyms : condescend , descend The master of the house never deigned to answer questions from the servants. Mnemonic: deign sounds like dean. Deans are people with very high posts in the organization and they can't condescend themselves as it's below their dignity.

quail

verb: draw back, as with fear or pain Synonyms : cringe , flinch , funk , recoil , shrink , squinch , wince Craig always claimed to be a fearless outdoorsman, but when the thunderstorm engulfed the valley, he quailed at the thought of leaving the safety of his cabin. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

extrapolate

verb: draw from specific cases for more general cases Synonyms : generalise , generalize , infer By [ ]ing from the data on the past three months, we can predict a 5% increase in traffic to our website.

bemoan

verb: express discontent or a strong regret Synonyms : bewail , deplore , lament While the CFO carefully explained all the reasons for the cuts in benefits, after the meeting employees [ ]ed the cuts as further evidence that management was against them.

ingratiate

verb: gain favor with somebody by deliberate(carefully ) efforts Even though Tom didn't like his new boss, he decided to ingratiate himself to her in order to advance his career. mne. INGRATIATE ~ in + grat(sounds like GREET) + ate (EAT) ... so when you greet somebody with both the hands and give something to eat......why do you do that ...you try to gain their favour

delegate

verb: give an assignment to (a person) Synonyms : assign , depute , designate Since the senior manager had to go on many international business trips, she was forced to delegate many of her responsibilities to two lower-level managers. mne . a dictator assign works to people around them

underscore

verb: give extra weight to (a communication) Synonyms : emphasise , emphasize , underline While the hiking instructor agreed that carrying a first aid kit could be a good idea under certain circumstances, he underscored the importance of carrying enough water. mne. underscore means the special character '_' which we use to EMPHASIZE or UNDERLINE special words

enjoin

verb: give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority Synonyms : order , say , tell The government agency enjoined the chemical company to clean up the hazardous dump it had created over the years.

enjoin

frustrate

verb: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of Synonyms : baffle , bilk , cross , foil , queer , scotch , spoil , thwart, I thought I would finish writing the paper by lunchtime, but a number of urgent interruptions served to frustrate my plan. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

stymie

verb: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of Synonyms : block , blockade , embarrass , hinder , obstruct The engineers found their plans stymied at every turn and were ultimately able to make almost no progress on the project. mne. Stymie is a negative word. Stymie means "tie me". i.e., prevent from moving forward.

encumber

verb: hold back Synonyms : burden, constrain , cumber , restrain The costume encumbered all my movements and caused me to sweat profusely. Mne. Watch out for the word cumber and anything that is cumbersome is a burden.

compound

verb: make more intense, stronger, or more marked Synonyms : deepen , heighten , intensify Her headache was compounded by the construction crew outside, which had six jackhammers going at the same time. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study mne. opposite of bonds in compounds i-e there are week

rarefied

verb: make more subtle or refined Jack's vulgar jokes were not so successful in the rarefied environment of college professors.

ossify

verb: make rigid and set into a conventional pattern Synonyms : petrify , rigidify Even as a young man, Bob had some bias against poor people, but during his years in social services, his bad opinions ossified into unshiftable views. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study Mne. Think it OSTHI which is rigid/unable to bend

obscure

verb: make unclear Synonyms : becloud , befog , cloud , fog , haze over , mist , obnubilate On the Smith's drive through the Grand Canyon, Mr. Smith's big head obscured much of Mrs. Robinson's view, so that she only saw momentary patches of red rock. adjective: known by only a few Synonyms : unknown , unsung Many of the biggest movie stars were once obscure actors who got only bit roles in long forgotten films. This word has other definitions but these are the most important ones to study

appease

verb: pacify by acceding to the demands of Neville Chamberlain, the British prime minister during WWII, tried to appease Hitler and in doing so sent a clear message: you can walk all over us. ++sooth please

exalt

verb: praise or glorify Synonyms : extol , glorify , laud , proclaim The teenagers exalted the rock star, covering their bedrooms with posters of him. mne. ex(tra) + alt(itude) = rise high = praise

antedate

verb: precede in time Synonyms : antecede , forego , forgo , precede , predate, foredate Harry was so unknowledgable that he was unaware the Egyptian pharaohs antedated the American Revolution. mne . before dat date

lampoon

verb: ridicule with satire Synonyms : satirise , satirize Mark Twain understood that lampooning a bad idea with humor was the most effective criticism.

grovel

verb: show submission or fear Synonyms : cower , crawl , creep , cringe , fawn Every time Susan comes to the office, Frank grovels as if she were about to fire. mne. One who wants to "grow well" needs to grovel before his manager.

palaver

verb: speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly Synonyms : blab , blabber , chatter , clack , gabble , gibber , maunder , piffle , prate , prattle , tattle , tittle-tattle , twaddle During the rain delay, many who had come to see the game [ ]ed, probably hoping that idle chatter would make the time go by faster. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

squander

verb: spend thoughtlessly; waste time, money, or an opportunity Synonyms : blow , waste,consume , ware Fearing his money would be squandered by his family, he gave all of it to charity when he died.

conniving

verb: taking part in immoral and unethical plots The queen was so conniving that, with the help of the prince, she tried to overthrow the king.

bridle

verb: the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess Synonyms : check , curb New curfew laws have bridled people's tendency to go out at night. verb: anger or take offense The hostess bridled at the tactless dinner guests who insisted on eating before everybody had gotten their food.

hector

verb: to bully or intimidate Synonyms : ballyrag , boss around , browbeat , bully , bullyrag , push around , strong-arm The boss's hectoring manner put off many employees, some of whom quit as soon as they found new jobs.

fete

verb: to celebrate a person Synonyms : celebrate After World War II, war heroes were feted at first but quickly forgotten.

chortle

verb: to chuckle, laugh merrily Synonyms : chuckle , laugh softly Walking past the bar, I could hear happy, chortling people and the blast of horns from a jazz band.

corroborate

verb: to confirm or lend support to (usually an idea or claim) Synonyms : affirm , confirm , substantiate , sustain,bear out , support , underpin Her claim that frog populations were falling precipitously in Central America was corroborated by locals, who reported that many species of frogs had seemingly vanished overnight. mne. just focus on borate part of this word -- Borate test is a confirmatory test in chemistry.

execrate

verb: to curse and hiss at Synonyms : accurse , anathematise , anathematize , anathemise , anathemize , comminate Though the new sitcom did decently in the ratings, Nelson railed against the show, saying that it was nothing more than an execrable pastiche of tired cliché's and canned laughter. Mne. Curse you the virus laden EXE file which destroyed my computer.

fleece

verb: to deceive Synonyms : gazump , hook , overcharge , pluck , plume , rob , soak , surcharge Many people have been fleeced by Internet scams and never received their money back. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

imbibe

verb: to drink or absorb as if drinking Synonyms : absorb , draw , soak up , sop up , suck , suck up , take in , take up Plato imbibed Socrates' teachings to such an extent that he was able to write volumes of work that he directly attributed, sometimes word for word, to Socrates. mnemonic: im+bibe...sounds like pipe...and u need a pipe to drink in sth...

inundate

verb: to flood or overwhelm Synonyms : deluge , submerge, flood , swamp The newsroom was inundated with false reports that only made it more difficult for the newscasters to provide an objective account of the bank robbery.

defray

verb: to help pay the cost of, either in part of full In order for Sean to attend the prestigious college, his generous uncle helped defray the excessive tuition with a monthly donation.

cow

verb: to intimidate Synonyms : overawe Do not be cowed by a 3,000-word vocabulary list: turn that list into a deck of flashcards! This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

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inure

verb: to make accustomed to something unpleasant Synonyms : harden , indurate Three years of Manhattan living has inured her to the sound of wailing sirens; she could probably sleep through the apocalypse.

gerrymander

verb: to manipulate voting districts in order to favor a particular political party Years ago, savvy politicians had gerrymandered the city center to ensure their re-election.

dog

verb: to pursue relentlessly; to hound Synonyms : chase , chase after , give chase , go after , tag , tail , track , trail Throughout his life, he was dogged by insecurities that inhibited personal growth. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

verb: to put your name or other information in a list for something verb: to identify and show on a tool for measuring Synonyms : read , record , show If you'd like to buy a meal plan, you can register at the student affairs office. The bomb was so strong that far away weather balloons registered the heat.

peruse

verb: to read very carefully Instead of perusing important documents, people all too often rush to the bottom of the page and plaster their signatures at the bottom. mne. if you read PER day you will get USE to it, and read faster

hands-off approach

The idea that day-to-day operations of the juvenile justice system should be left up to the professionals working in the system without court review or intervention laissez-faire

commensurate

The same in size, extent, etc. equivalent; proportional mne. common measure?

laconic

Using few words, concise mne. LAC..LACK, SO LACK OF WORDS in her speech, specify that she used very few words to portray her ideas

prodigal

Wasteful, extravagant; giving abundantly, lavish/mne. PRO with GAL: to become a pro (casanova) among gals you will have to waste money

amalgam

a mixture of multiple things mne. amalgum ~ a + mal + gum; imagine that you went to a shopping mall to buy gum to stick few things together

derelict

adjective: (of a person) not doing one's duties Synonyms : delinquent , neglectful , remiss The teacher was derelict in her duties because she hadn't graded a single student paper in three weeks. noun: (of a building) abandoned At one time the waterfront factories were busy and productive, but now they stand derelict and will be torn down.

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glib

adjective: (of a person) speaking with ease but without sincerity Synonyms : pat , slick I have found that the more glib the salesman, the worse the product.

discursive

adjective: (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point Synonyms : digressive , excursive , rambling Many readers find it tough to read Moby Dick since the author is [ ], often cutting the action short to spend 20 pages on the history of a whale.

discursive

adjective: (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point Synonyms : digressive , excursive , rambling Many readers find it tough to read Moby Dick since the author is discursive, often cutting the action short to spend 20 pages on the history of a whale.

turgid

adjective: (of language) pompous and tedious Synonyms : bombastic , declamatory , large , orotund , tumid The amount of GRE vocabulary he used increased with his years--by the time he was 60, his novels were so [ ] that even his diehard fans refused to read them.

lucid

adjective: (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable Synonyms : crystal clear , limpid , luculent , pellucid , perspicuous Though Walters writes about physics and time travel, his writing is always lucid, so readers with little scientific training can understand difficult concepts.

unruly

adjective: (of persons) noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline; unwilling to submit to authority Synonyms : boisterous , rambunctious , robustious , rumbustious,disobedient Walk in to any preschool and I am sure that you will find an unruly and chaotic scene - unless it's nap time.

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inclement

adjective: (of weather) unpleasant, stormy After a week of inclement weather, we finally are able to go outside and enjoy the sun. adjective: (used of persons or behavior) showing no clemency or mercy Marcus Aurelius, though a fair man, was inclement to Christians during his reign, persecuting (to treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a period of time, especially because of their religious or political beliefs) them violently.

derivative

adjective: (or a creative product, e.g. music, writing, etc.) not original but drawing on the work of another person Because the movies were utterly derivative of other popular movies, they did well at the box office. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

detrimental

adjective: (sometimes followed by "to") causing harm or injury Synonyms : damaging , prejudicial , Many know that smoking is detrimental to your health, but processed sugar in large quantities is equally bad. mne. look at the part MENTAL...a MENTAL person can cause serious harm or injury when violent.

ignominious

adjective: (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame Since the politician preached ethics and morality, his texting of revealing photographs was ignominious, bringing shame on both himself and his party. ++francis dsouza was igno-min-ious

complicit

adjective: Associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature. While the grand jury cleared the senator of all criminal charges, in the public mind he was still [ ] in the corruption.

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obdurate

adjective: Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. Synonyms : cussed , obstinate , unrepentant, adamant, intransigent It is common for even the finest teams to struggle to smack down obdurate and organized opponents who are intent on defending in depth.

raffish

adjective: Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner Synonyms : devil-may-care , rakish Edward, often portrayed as a raffish playboy, had abandoned the throne to marry his mistress, the divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson. mne. sounds like "rough"ish so somthing which is rough in behaviour, that reminds of youngsters and they are carefree

hoary

adjective: ancient Synonyms : rusty Most workout gurus are young, fit people, whereas most yoga gurus are hoary men with long white beards. Mnemonic: since old, obviously old with white hair; white with age.

facile

adjective: arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth Many news shows provide [ ] explanations to complex politics, so I prefer to read the in-depth reporting of The New York Times.

facile

adjective: arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth Many news shows provide facile explanations to complex politics, so I prefer to read the in-depth reporting of The New York Times. Mne. Face+Will, I will face because it's easy/facile

overweening

adjective: arrogant; presumptuous Synonyms : excessive , extravagant , exuberant,uppity Mark was so convinced of his basketball skills that in his overweening pride he could not fathom that his name was not on the varsity list; he walked up to the basketball coach and told her she had forgotten to add his name.

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factitious

adjective: artificial; not natural The defendant's story was largely factitious and did not accord with eyewitness testimonies MNEMONIC :- Sounds very similar to FICTITIOUS and fiction means not real

tempestuous

adjective: as if driven by turbulent or conflicting emotions; highly energetic and wildly changing or fluctuating Synonyms : angry , furious , raging , wild Chuck and Kathy had always been stable and agreeable people on their own, but when they got involved, it was a tempestuous relationship.

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obsequious

adjective: attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner; attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery Synonyms : bootlicking , fawning , sycophantic , toadyish The obsequious waiter did not give the couple a moment's peace all through the meal, constantly returning to their table to refill their water glasses and to tell them what a handsome pair they made. mne. Sounds like obedient. obsequious obedient servants ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, seq = Suck, uio = Your, us = Ass. He sucks your ass, therefore he's obsequious

forthcoming

adjective: available when required or as promised Synonyms : approaching , coming , upcoming The President announced that the senators were about to reach a compromise, and that he was eager to read the forthcoming details of the bill. adjective: at ease in talking to others Synonyms : extroverted , outgoing As a husband, Larry was not forthcoming: if Jill didn't demand to know details, Larry would never share them with her.

evasive

adjective: avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger or commitment His responses were clearly evasive; he obviously did not want to take on any responsibility or any new work. adjective: deliberately vague or ambiguous Every time I call the bank, I receive the same evasive answers about our mortgage and never get a clear response.

economical

adjective: avoiding waste, efficient Journalists favor an economical style of writing, in which no unnecessary words are used and every sentence is as short as possible.

specious

adjective: based on pretense; deceptively pleasing Almost every image on TV is specious and not to be trusted. adjective: plausible but false He made a career out of specious arguments and fictional lab results, but lost his job and reputation when his lies were exposed by an article in The New York Times. ++suspecious ++doraemo beam is specious to children

obtain

adjective: be valid, applicable, or true Synonyms : hold , prevail The custom of waiting your turn in line does not obtain in some countries, in which many people try to rush to front of the line at the same time. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study Mne. obtained value is valid

chivalrous

adjective: being attentive to women like an ideal knight Synonyms : gallant , knightly Marco's chivalrous ways, like opening doors and pulling out chairs, was much appreciated by his date. mne. chivalrous is sounds like steward and what does that \steward do? it serves women when she shivers(chival) he rested ( rous)coat on her shoulder

tantamount

adjective: being essentially equal to something Synonyms : equivalent In many situations, remaining silent is tantamount to admitting guilt, so speak to prove your innocence. mne. ta-n-ta; an equal amount of 'ta' on both sides of 'n' Paramount means superior. Tantamount means equal.

rudimentary

adjective: being in the earliest stages of development; being or involving basic facts or principles Synonyms : fundamental , underlying I would love to be able to present a fully polished proposal to the board, but right now, our plans for the product are still in the most rudimentary stages.

coterminous

adjective: being of equal extent or scope or duration Synonyms : coextensive , conterminous The border of the state is [ ] with geographic limits on travel; the east and north are surrounded by a nearly uncrossable river and the south by a desert.

coterminous

adjective: being of equal extent or scope or duration Synonyms : coextensive , conterminous The border of the state is coterminous with geographic limits on travel; the east and north are surrounded by a nearly uncrossable river and the south by a desert. Mne. Co+Terminator

apocryphal

adjective: being of questionable authenticity The web is notorious for sandwiching apocryphal stories between actual news. mne. 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 Derived from root "crypt" which means "secret". So, Apocryphal means "of doubtful authenticity"

moribund

adjective: being on the point of death; declining rapidly losing all momentum in progress Synonyms : stagnant Whether you like it or not, jazz as a genre is moribund at best, possibly already dead.

muted

adjective: being or made softer or less loud or clear Synonyms : hushed , quiet , subdued Helen preferred muted earth colors, such as green and brown, to the bright pinks and red her sister liked. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

mordant

adjective: biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style Synonyms : caustic , corrosive , erosive , vitriolic,black , grim While Phil frequently made mordant remarks about company policy overall, he always was considerably gentler in discussing any person in particular.

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crestfallen

adjective: brought low in spirit Synonyms : chapfallen , chopfallen , deflated I asked Maria on a date and she refused without a moment's thought; I was crestfallen.

serene

adjective: calm and peaceful Synonyms : tranquil , unagitated I'd never seen him so serene; usually, he was a knot of stress and anxiety from hours of trading on the stock exchange. mne. when we se(see)+rene(rain) in hot season,we become calm

malleable

adjective: capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out Synonyms : ductile , pliable , pliant , tensile , tractile The clay became malleable and easy to work with after a little water was added. adjective: easily influenced Synonyms : docile, amenable, tractable, ductile My little brother is so malleable that I can convince him to sneak cookies from the cupboard for me.

discreet

adjective: careful to protect one's speech or actions in order to avoid offense or gain an advantage The professor thought that he was discreet, subtly wiping the stain off of his shirt, but as soon as he stepped off the podium a member of the audience pointed out the large ketchup stain. mne. discreet-> diSECRET. "You must be discreet about our SECRET.

nettlesome

adjective: causing irritation or annoyance Synonyms : annoying , bothersome , galling , irritating , pesky , pestering , pestiferous , plaguey , plaguy , teasing , vexatious , vexing Maria found her coworker's cell phone [ ], because every few minutes it would buzz to life with another text message.

nettlesome

adjective: causing irritation or annoyance Synonyms : annoying , bothersome , galling , irritating , pesky , pestering , pestiferous , plaguey , plaguy , teasing , vexatious , vexing Maria found her coworker's cell phone nettlesome, because every few minutes it would buzz to life with another text message. Mne. METAL SONGS cause annoyance

chary

adjective: cautious, suspiciously reluctant to do something Synonyms : cagey , cagy Having received three speeding tickets in the last two months, Jack was chary of driving at all above the speed limit, even on a straight stretch of highway that looked empty for miles ahead. Mnemonic 1. Chary : Think of it as "BramhaChari". They refrain from Marriage/ Females in general. They are unwilling to be bound by family life. 2. CHARY sounds similar to WARY, meaning CAUTIOUS.

autocratic

adjective: characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty Synonyms : authoritarian , despotic , dictatorial , tyrannic , tyrannical The last true [ ] country is certainly North Korea; nowhere does a leader exercise the absolute control over all aspects of a people the way that Kim Jong-un does. adjective: offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power Synonyms : bossy , dominating , high-and-mighty , magisterial , peremptory The manager was finally fired for his [ ] leadership, which often bordered on rude and offensive.

autocratic

adjective: characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty Synonyms : authoritarian , despotic , dictatorial , tyrannic , tyrannical The last true autocratic country is certainly North Korea; nowhere does a leader exercise the absolute control over all aspects of a people the way that Kim Jong-un does. adjective: offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power Synonyms : bossy , dominating , high-and-mighty , magisterial , peremptory The manager was finally fired for his autocratic leadership, which often bordered on rude and offensive.

rustic

adjective: characteristic of rural life; awkwardly simple and provincial Synonyms : countrified , countryfied,bumpkinly , hick , unsophisticated The vacation cabin had no electricity and no indoor plumbing, but despite these inconveniences, Nigel adored its rustic charm.

provincial

adjective: characteristic of the a limited perspective; not fashionable or sophisticated Maggie's enthusiasm about her high school teams seemed provincial to her college classmates, all of whom were following a nationally ranked college team.

diligent

adjective: characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks Synonyms : persevering Michael was a diligent gardener, never leaving a leaf on the ground and regularly watering each plant.

forthright

adjective: characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion Synonyms : blunt , candid , frank , free-spoken , outspoken , plainspoken , point-blank , straight-from-the-shoulder I did not expect the insurance agent to give us any straight answers, but I was pleasantly surprised by how forthright he was. mne. forthright=for+the+right = for your right you need to be straightforward

laborious

adjective: characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort Synonyms : arduous , backbreaking , grueling , grueling , hard , heavy , operose , punishing , toilsome The most laborious job I've had was working 20 hours a day as a fisherman in King Salmon, Alaska. mne. laborious (labour -hard working) labour percentage is more in industry so-----hard working and industrious

scrupulous

adjective: characterized by extreme care and great effort Synonyms : conscientious , painstaking Because of his scrupulous nature, Mary put him in charge of numbering and cataloging the entire collection of rare stamps. adjective: having a sense of right and wrong; principled Everyone trusted what he said and followed his example because he was scrupulous and honest. .............................................................................................mne.. it makes u think of sculpture and while building sculpture the worker has to be very careful

industrious

adjective: characterized by hard work and perseverance Synonyms : hardworking , tireless , untiring Pete was an industrious student, completing every assignment thoroughly and on time.

jocular

adjective: characterized by jokes and good humor Synonyms : jesting , jocose , joking My uncle was always in a jocular mood at family gatherings, messing up people's hair and telling knock-knock jokes to anyone who would listen.

ethereal

adjective: characterized by lightness and insubstantiality Synonyms : aerial , aeriform , aery , airy Because she dances with an [ ] style, ballet critics have called her Madame Butterfly.

ethereal

adjective: characterized by lightness and insubstantiality Synonyms : aerial , aeriform , aery , airy Because she dances with an ethereal style, ballet critics have called her Madame Butterfly. Mne. Think of Ether which is light

precocious

adjective: characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude) Though only seven years old, she was a precocious chess prodigy, able to beat players twice her age. mne. it can be pre+conscious(conscious a mature , wise person is is conscious). i.e. thing or person who/which is very conscious in advance

trenchant

adjective: characterized by or full of force and vigor; having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect Synonyms : hard-hitting,searching Jill presented a rather superficial treatment of sales in Asia, but her [ ] analysis of sales in Europe inspired a number of insights into how to proceed in that market.

trenchant

adjective: characterized by or full of force and vigor; having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect Synonyms : hard-hitting,searching Jill presented a rather superficial treatment of sales in Asia, but her trenchant analysis of sales in Europe inspired a number of insights into how to proceed in that market.

impetuous

adjective: characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation Synonyms : brainish , hotheaded , impulsive , madcap , tearaway Herbert is rarely impetuous, but on the spur of the moment, he spent thousands of dollars on a motorcycle today.

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gossamer

adjective: characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy Synonyms : ethereal mne. GO+SAMMER(summer) - we wear clothes of light fabric

winsome

adjective: charming in a childlike or naive way She was winsome by nature, and many people were drawn to this free and playful spirit. mne. winsome: you can win someone only if you are charming and attractive..

staid

adjective: chracterized by dignity and propriety Synonyms : sedate Frank came from a staid environment, so he was shocked that his college roommate sold narcotics. mne. Staid--sounds like "STAYED"--Imagine you have always maintained your dignity and propriety in the place where you have stayed for so many years!

limpid

adjective: clarity in terms of expression Synonyms : crystal clear , crystalline , lucid , pellucid , transparent,perspicuous Her limpid prose made even the most recondite subjects accessible to all.

facetious

adjective: cleverly amusing in tone Synonyms : bantering , tongue-in-cheek Facetious behavior will not be tolerated during sex eduation class; it's time for all of you to treat these matters like mature adults. mne. someone who makes funny faces Facetious>>>Face is not Serious

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expansive

adjective: communicative, and prone to talking in a sociable manner Synonyms : talkative After a few sips of cognac, the octogenarian shed his irascible demeanor and became expansive, speaking fondly of the "good old days". This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

arrant

adjective: complete and wholly (usually modifying a noun with negative connotation) Synonyms : complete , consummate , double-dyed , everlasting , gross , perfect , pure , sodding , staring , stark , thoroughgoing , unadulterated , utter An arrant fool, Lawrence surprised nobody when he lost all his money in a pyramid scheme that was every bit as transparent as it was corrupt.

cosmopolitan

adjective: comprising many cultures; global in reach and outlook Synonyms : ecumenical , general , oecumenical , universal , world-wide , worldwide There are few cities in the world as diverse and cosmopolitan as New York.

aesthetic

adjective: concerned with the appreciation of beauty Synonyms : aesthetical , esthetic , esthetical The director, not known for his aesthetic sensibilities, decided not to use costumes at all, and put on the play in everyday clothing. noun: a set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement. The artist operated according to a peculiar aesthetic, not considering any photograph to be worth publishing unless it contained a marine mammal.

esoteric

adjective: confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle Map collecting is an esoteric hobby to most, but to geography geeks it is a highly enjoyable pasttime. ++eso tricks are esoteric to magicians only

vociferous

adjective: conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry Synonyms : blatant , clamant , clamorous , strident In giving Marcia a particular vociferous response, Paul caused people at every other table in the restaurant to turn around an look at them angrily.

discrete

adjective: constituting a separate entity or part Synonyms : distinct What was once known as Czechoslovakia has since split into two discrete, independent nations. mne. this crate (thats used to keep cold drink bottles ) that keeps the bottles separate n unconnected... so that they don break dis+crate

complacent

adjective: contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions Synonyms : self-complacent , self-satisfied After the water polo team won their sixth championship, they became complacent and didn't even make it to the playoffs the next year. Link - placement ... hogaya ab i am fully satisfied with myself

illicit

adjective: contrary to or forbidden by law Synonyms : illegitimate , outlaw , outlawed , unlawful Though Al Capone was engaged in many illicit activities, he was finally arrested for income tax evasion, a relatively minor offense.

unprepossessing

adjective: creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression Synonyms : unpresentable World leaders coming to meet Gandhi would expect a towering sage, and often would be surprised by the [ ] little man dressed only in a loincloth and shawl.

unprepossessing

adjective: creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression Synonyms: unpresentable World leaders coming to meet Gandhi would expect a towering sage, and often would be surprised by the unprepossessing little man dressed only in a loincloth and shawl. Mne. Something u don't want to possess is unattractive

inimitable

adjective: defying imitation; matchless Mozart's music follows a clear pattern that, anyone could imitate, but his music gives an overall sense of effortlessness that is inimitable.

iconoclastic

adjective: defying tradition or convention Jackson Pollack was an iconoclastic artist, totally breaking with tradition by splashing paint on a blank canvas.

arduous

adjective: demanding considerable mental effort and skill; testing powers of endurance In order to deal with the arduous cross-country journey, truck drivers often survive on a string of caffeinated drinks, staying awake for up to 30 hours at a time. ++tedious task

stringent

adjective: demanding strict attention to rules and procedures Most of the students disliked the teacher because of his stringent homework policy, but many students would later thank him for demanding so much from them. ++teacher

stalwart

adjective: dependable; inured to fatigue or hardships Synonyms : stout,hardy ,sturdy Despite all the criticism directed at the President during this scandal, Lisa has remained his stalwart supporter.

stalwart

adjective: dependable; inured to fatigue or hardships Synonyms : stout,hardy ,sturdy Despite all the criticism directed at the President during this scandal, Lisa has remained his stalwart supporter. Mne. He is very dependable. He will likely STALL a WAR

convivial

adjective: describing a lively atmosphere The wedding reception was convivial; friends who hadn't seen each other for ages drank and ate together before heading to the dance floor. mne. somewhat close to carnival which also implies festivity i.e lively atmosphere con (combination or coumpany ) vivial (enthusiastic or lively )

estimable

adjective: deserving of esteem and respect Synonyms : good , honorable , respectable After serving thirty years, in which he selflessly served the community, Judge Harper was one of the more [ ] people in town.

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creditable

adjective: deserving of praise but not that amazing Critics agreed the movie was creditable, but few gave it more than three out of five stars.

capricious

adjective: determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason Nearly every month our capricious CEO had a new plan to turn the company around, and none of them worked because we never gave them the time they needed to succeed. ++capricon signs r unpredictable

whimsical

adjective: determined by impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason Synonyms : capricious , impulsive Adults look to kids and envy their whimsical nature at times, wishing that they could act without reason and play without limitation.

vacuous

adjective: devoid of intelligence, matter, or significance Synonyms : asinine , fatuous , inane , mindless,empty , hollow To the journalist's pointed question, the senator gave a vacuous response, mixing a few of his overall campaign slogans with platitudes and completely avoiding the controversial subject of the question. mne. vacuous can be seen as vacuum which means, a region empty of matter.

elusive

adjective: difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze (difficult to capture or difficult to remember) Synonyms : baffling , knotty , problematic , problematical , tough The motive for the massacre remained elusive: the Harveys had been robbed, but of very little - a laptop, some cash, Bryan's wedding ring. mne. illusive things are always difficult to understand

cumbersome

adjective: difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight Synonyms : cumbrous Only ten years ago, being an avid reader and a traveler meant carrying a cumbersome backpack stuffed with books--these days we need only an e-reader. mne. Shoving a cucumber in a virgin is difficult.

recondite

adjective: difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge Synonyms : abstruse , deep I found Ulysses recondite and never finished the book, waiting instead to read it with someone else so we could penetrate its meaning together.

abstruse

adjective: difficult to understand or penetrate; incomprehensible Synonyms : deep , recondite Physics textbooks can seem so abstruse to the uninitiated that readers feel as though they are looking at hieroglyphics. mne. abstruse rhyme with CONFUSE,there is confusion when things are not deep and difficult

disaffected

adjective: discontented as toward authority Synonyms : ill-affected , malcontent , rebellious After watching his superior take rations from the soliders, he quickly became disaffected and rebeled. mne. Dis+Affection ,no interest

sardonic

adjective: disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking A stand-up comedian walks a fine line when making jokes about members of the audience; such fun and joking can quickly become [ ] and cutting.

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ignoble

adjective: dishonorable, completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose Synonyms : ungentle , untitled In the 1920s, the World Series was rigged--an ignoble act which baseball took decades to recover from. igno(ignore)+ble(able)..so if something IS unworthy and not noble, ONE should be able to ignore them

hegemony

adjective: dominance over a certain area Until the Spanish Armada was defeated in 1587, Spain had hegemony over the seas, controlling waters stretching as far as the Americas. mne. HUGE+MONEY....countries having huge money always dominate

sedulous

adjective: done diligently and carefully Synonyms : assiduous An avid numismatist, Harold sedulously amassed a collection of coins from over 100 countries - an endeavor that took over fifteen years, and to five continents. Mnemonic: 1. to seduce a woman, man needs to be diligent and persistent and of course Hardworking 2. The sedulous young woman received promotion not for her seducing looks but for her sedulous work.

sedulous

adjective: done diligently and carefully Synonyms : assiduous An avid numismatist, Harold sedulously amassed a collection of coins from over 100 countries - an endeavor that took over fifteen years, and to five continents. Mnemonic: to seduce a woman, man needs to be diligent and persistent and off course Hardworking.

perfunctory

adjective: done routinely and with little interest or care Synonyms : casual , cursory , passing The short film examines modern perfunctory cleaning rituals such as washing dishes, doing laundry and tooth-brushing.

precipitous

adjective: done with very great haste and without due deliberation Synonyms : hasty , overhasty , precipitant , precipitate He was expecting a precipitous rise in the value of a "hot" tech stock, so he was disappointed when it only inched up a dollar or two each day. ....................................................................................................................................mne. prescriptions r always hard to understand

humdrum

adjective: dull and lacking excitement Synonyms : commonplace , prosaic , unglamorous , unglamourous,monotonous Having grown up in a humdrum suburb, Jacob relished life in New York City after moving. mne . humty dumty was a dull n unexcited kid

prosaic

adjective: dull and lacking imagination Synonyms : earthbound , pedestrian , prosy,commonplace , humdrum , unglamorous , unglamourous Unlike the talented artists in his workshop, Paul had no such bent for the visual medium, so when it was time for him to make a stained glass painting, he ended up with a prosaic mosaic.

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insipid

adjective: dull and uninteresting Synonyms : bland , flat , flavorless , flavourless , savorless , savourless , vapid The movie director was known for hiring beautiful actors in order to deflect attention away from the insipid scripts he would typically use. mne. in+ sipid(spell it as spit..) ,we spit when the FOOD LACKS FLAVOR : or it is TASTELESS..

jejune

adjective: dull; lacking flavor Synonyms : insubstantial,insipid Although many top chefs have secured culinary foam's popularity in haute cuisine, Waters criticizes it for being jejune and unfilling. adjective: immature; childish Synonyms : adolescent , juvenile , puerile Her boss further cemented his reuptation for being jejune after throwing a fit when the water cooler wasn't refilled.

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belligerent

adjective: eager to fight Synonyms : aggressive Tom said that he was arguing the matter purely for philosophical reasons, but his belligerent tone indicated an underlying anger about the issue. mne . bellicose

venial

adjective: easily excused or forgiven; pardonable Synonyms : excusable , forgivable His traffic violations ran the gamut from the venial to the egregious - on one occasion he simply did not come to a complete stop; another time he tried to escape across state lines at speeds in excess of 140 mph.

docile

adjective: easily handled or managed; willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed Synonyms : gentle Barnyard animals are considerably more docile than the wild animals. mne. sounds like ductile- so can be easily shaped

petulant

adjective: easily irritated or annoyed Synonyms : cranky , fractious , irritable , nettlesome , peckish , peevish , pettish , scratchy , techy , testy , tetchy When Ed first met Ruth, he didn't realize she was so petulant, but now that they are three months into their relationship, Ed feels a day doesn't go by in which she isn't whining about some minor issue. mne. The pet - u - lent me is getting me irritated

peevish

adjective: easily irritated or annoyed Synonyms : cranky , fractious , irritable , nettlesome , peckish , pettish , petulant , scratchy , techy , testy , tetchy Our office manager is peevish, so the rest of us tip-toe around him, hoping not to set off another one of his fits. mne. Someone who wishes(~VISHes) to go to the bathroom to PEE but cannot because they is no vacancy will be irritated

sentimental

adjective: effusively or insincerely emotional, especially in art, music, and literature Synonyms : bathetic , drippy , hokey , kitschy , maudlin , mawkish , mushy , schmaltzy , schmalzy , slushy , soppy , soupy I don't like romanticism for the same reason I don't like melodramatic acting and soap operas - overly sentimental.

poignant

adjective: emotionally touching Synonyms : affecting , touching After the Montagues and Capulets discover the dead bodies of Romeo and Juliet, in the play's most poignant moment, the two griefstricken familes agree to end their feud once and for all. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study ............................................................................................................mne. poignant = poem + igniting = igniting sadly poetic feelings ..................................................................................................................sounds like "pregnant", think what the situation of a woman would be who is pregnant and watching a video of a "woman giving birth".. obviously gr8 but painful as well

complementary

adjective: enhancing each others qualities (for two things or more). Synonyms : complement , completing The head waiter was careful to tell the amateur diners that red wine was complementary with beef, each bringing out subtle taste notes in the other.

edifying

adjective: enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement I recently read an article in the Times about whether good literature is edifying or not; specifically, does reading more make a person more moral ++addifying edison

pernicious

adjective: exceedingly harmful; working or spreading in a hidden and injurious way Synonyms : baneful , deadly , pestilent,insidious , subtle The most successful viruses are pernicious: an infected person may feel perfectly healthy for several months while incubating and spreading the virus. mne. Kitna samjhaya is ladke ko PER ye NI(nahi) CIOUS(serious) hota hai...Its harmful for him

hagiographic

adjective: excessively flattering toward someone's life or work Most accounts of Tiger Woods life were hagiographic, until, that is, his affairs made headlines.

presumptuous

adjective: excessively forward Synonyms : assuming , assumptive Many felt that Barney was presumptuous in moving into the large office before the management even made any official announcement of his promotion mne. Focus on "Presum" (Presume)--> To overstep your boundaries by boldly PRESUMing/assuming something.

avaricious

adjective: excessively greedy, Synonyms : covetous , grabby , grasping , greedy , prehensile Since avaricious desire is similar to gluttony or lust--sins of excess-it was listed as one of the seven deadly sins by the Catholic church. mne. comes from avarice=a+vary rich when u wana become rich u become becomes greedy

lugubrious

adjective: excessively mournful At the funeral, lugubrious songs filled the small church. Mnemonic: He was very mournful when he had to BURY his cut LEG.

dictatorial

adjective: expecting unquestioning obedience; characteristic of an absolute ruler Synonyms : authoritarian , overbearing,authoritarian , autocratic , despotic , tyrannic , tyrannical The coach was dictatorial in his approach: no players could ever argue or question his approach.

derogative

adjective: expressed as worthless or in negative terms Synonyms : derogatory , disparaging Never before have we seen a debate between two political candidates that was so derogative and filthy.

pejorative

adjective: expressing disapproval (usu. refers to a term) Most psychologists object to the pejorative term "shrink", believing that they expand the human mind, not limit it. Owner of a Mitsubishi PAJERO pejorates the poor on the road.

elegiac

adjective: expressing sorrow Few can listen to the elegiac opening bars of the Moonlight sonata without feeling the urge to cry.

snide

adjective: expressive of contempt; derogatory or mocking in an indirect way Synonyms : sneering , supercilious The chairman interpreted Taylor's question about promotions as a snide remark, but in all innocence Taylor was trying to figure out the company's process.

abysmal

adjective: extremely bad Synonyms : abyssal , unfathomable Coach Ramsey took his newest player off the field after watching a few painful minutes of her abysmal performance.

ravenous

adjective: extremely hungry; devouring or craving food in great quantities Synonyms : esurient , famished , sharp-set , starved,edacious , esurient , rapacious , ravening , voracious , wolfish John didn't eat much at all during the week he had the flu, so now that he is regaining his health, it's not surprising that he has a ravenous appetite. mne. sounds like RAVAN.. we can understand how hungry one would get to feed his 10 heads. 008

Pollyannaish

adjective: extremely optimistic Synonyms : cheerful , upbeat Even in the midst of a lousy sales quarter, Debbie remained Pollyannaish, never losing her shrill voice and wide smile, even when prospective customers hung up on her.

excruciating

adjective: extremely painful Synonyms : agonising , agonizing , harrowing , torturesome , torturing , torturous After the boulder rolled a couple of feet, pinning my friend's arm, he experienced excruciating pain. mne. My ex-screwed me.....its extremely painful

equitable

adjective: fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience Synonyms : just The equitable distribution of ice cream to a group of 5 year olds will ensure little to no fighting - at least until the ice cream is gone. Mom made a cake and distributed it EQUALLY/fairly/impartially to everyone sitting at the TABLE, being impartial and fair...

benighted

adjective: fallen into a state of ignorance Synonyms : nighted,dark Far from being a period of utter benightedness, The Medieval Ages produced some great works of theological speculation.

intrepid

adjective: fearless Synonyms : audacious , brave , dauntless , fearless , hardy , unfearing Captain Ahab was an intrepid captain whose reckless and fearless style ultimate leads to his downfall. mne. IN TRAP... you are fearless and confident that you will come out of it.

reverent

adjective: feeling or showing profound respect or veneration Synonyms : godly , worshipful The professor could speak objectively about the other composers, but he always lectured about Brahms with a particularly reverent air, unable to offer a single criticism of his compositions.........................................................................................................................................mne . RE-> Real + VE-> Veneration ( respect ) ie. Real Veneration or "great respect" .

mettlesome

adjective: filled with courage or valor Synonyms : game , gamey , gamy , gritty , spirited , spunky For its raid on the Bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Seal Team Six has become, for many Americans, the embodiment of mettle.

precarious

adjective: filled with danger Synonyms : parlous , perilous , touch-and-go People smoke to relax and forget their cares, but ironically, in terms of health risks, smoking is far more precarious than either mountain-climbing or skydiving. mne.PRE + CAR + US = kisi shop ke samne CAR park karna UNSAFE hai. PRE+CARE+IOUS -> We have to take CARE while doing something risky so that it does not go wrong. ..

doleful

adjective: filled with or evoking sadness Synonyms : mournful No event is more [ ] than the passing of my mother; she was a shining star in my life, and it brings me great sadness to think that she is now gone.

doleful

adjective: filled with or evoking sadness Synonyms : mournful No event is more doleful than the passing of my mother; she was a shining star in my life, and it brings me great sadness to think that she is now gone. Mnemonic: When ever a girl has to sit in DOLI to go to her in laws' house after marriage, she is DOLEFUL/sorrowful

unimpeachable

adjective: free of guilt; not subject to blame; beyond doubt or reproach Synonyms : blameless , inculpable , irreproachable After his long and [ ] service to the company, Sharat felt that a gold watch was a slap in the face rather than an honor.

unimpeachable

adjective: free of guilt; not subject to blame; beyond doubt or reproach Synonyms : blameless , inculpable , irreproachable After his long and unimpeachable service to the company, Sharat felt that a gold watch was a slap in the face rather than an honor. Mne. Peach sounds like bleach

jubilant

adjective: full of high-spirited delight because of triumph or success. ,,joy of the sucess Synonyms : exultant , exulting , prideful , rejoicing , triumphal , triumphant,elated , gleeful , joyful My hardwork paid off, and I was jubilant to receive a perfect score on the GRE. mne. golden jublie celebrations

jovial

adjective: full of or showing high-spirited merriment The presidential candidate and her supporters were jovial once it was clear that she had won. mne. in joy mood

garrulous

adjective: full of trivial conversation Synonyms : chatty , gabby , loquacious , talkative , talky Lynne was garrulous: once, she had a fifteen minute conversation with a stranger before she realized the woman didn't speak English.

cavalier

adjective: given to haughty disregard of others Synonyms : high-handed Percy dismissed the issue with a cavalier wave of his hand mne. cava+lier...CAVA(crow)and crow is always arrogant CAVALIER sounds like cavalry, which is the part of the army which serve on the horse back and they are definitely more arrogant than the soldier on feet

demonstrative

adjective: given to or marked by the open expression of emotion When Sally told James that she wanted to break up with him, she expected he would react demonstratively, but he quietly nodded his head and left without saying a word.

patent

adjective: glaringly obvious Synonyms : apparent , evident , manifest , plain , unmistakable Since the book had been through no fewer than six proof runs, the staff was shocked to see such a patent spelling mistake remaining, right in the middle of the front cover! This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

exorbitant

adjective: greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation Synonyms : extortionate , outrageous , steep , unconscionable , usurious Shelley made one [ ] purchase after another, buying new clothes and taking vacations even though she earned a limited salary.

exorbitant

adjective: greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation Synonyms : extortionate , outrageous , steep , unconscionable , usurious Shelley made one exorbitant purchase after another, buying new clothes and taking vacations even though she earned a limited salary.

pragmatic

adjective: guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory Synonyms : hard-nosed , hardheaded , practical Rather than make a philosophical appeal to the Congressmen, the Speaker decided to take a far more pragmatic approach, making small side-deals that would add votes to his bill. mne. Relate it to "PREGNANT-ISM" In order to make a girl pregnant you need to PRACTICALLY do something...by only talking theoretically you can't make her pregnant...

inveterate

adjective: habitual Synonyms : chronic He is an inveterate smoker and has told his family and friends that there is no way he will ever quit. mne. Inveterate = In + better + ate; He ated in good manner so he will lasting long. ................................................................................................................. He had the habit of collecting information about different animals and he chose to study vet (veterinary) as his professional course.

querulous

adjective: habitually complaining Synonyms : fretful , whiney , whiny The querulous old woman was begining to wear down even the happier members of the staff with her ceaseless complaining.

taciturn

adjective: habitually reserved and uncommunicative While the CEO enthusiastically shares his plans and agenda with all who will listen, the CFO is far more taciturn, rarely revealing his perspective. mne. Taxi_turn Taxi Driver will be reserved or uncommunicative while "Driving"

inadvertent

adjective: happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally Synonyms : accidental Although Prohibition was rooted in noble ideals, the inadvertent and costly consequences of making alcohol illegal in the U.S. led its the repeal. Link - not happening as per advertisement, it is unexpected - inadvertent.

deleterious

adjective: harmful to living things The BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was deleterious to the fishing industry in the southern states. ++harmful

acerbic

adjective: harsh in tone Synonyms : acerb , acid , acrid , bitter , blistering , caustic , sulfurous , sulphurous , virulent , vitriolic Most movie critics are acerbic towards summer blockbusters, often referring to them as garbage.

vitriolic

adjective: harsh or corrosive in tone Synonyms : acerb , acerbic , acid , acrid , bitter , blistering , caustic , sulfurous , sulphurous , virulent While the teacher was more moderate in her criticism of the other student's papers, she was vitriolic toward Peter's paper, casting every flaw in the harshest light.

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precipitate

adjective: hasty or rash Synonyms : hasty , overhasty , precipitant , precipitous Instead of conducting a thorough investigation after the city hall break-in, the governor acted precipitately, accusing his staff of aiding and abetting the criminals. verb: to cause to happen The government's mishandling the hurricane's aftermath precipitated a widespread outbreak of looting and other criminal activity. This word has other definitions but these are the most important ones to study

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supercilious

adjective: haughty and disdainful; looking down on others Synonyms : disdainful , haughty , imperious , lordly , overbearing , prideful , sniffy , swaggering Nelly felt the Quiz Bowl director acted superciliously towards the underclassmen; really, she fumed, must he act so preternaturally omniscient each time he intones some obscure fact - as though everybody knows that Mt. Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America.

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truculent

adjective: having a fierce, savage nature Standing in line for six hours, she became progressively truculent, yelling at DMV employees and elbowing other people waiting in line. Mnemonic: Sounds like TRUCK, which is aggressive

debonair

adjective: having a sophisticated charm Synonyms : debonaire , debonnaire , suave James Bond is known for his good looks, high tech gadgets, and debonair manner.

piquant

adjective: having an agreeably pungent taste Synonyms : savory , savoury , spicy , zesty The chef, with a mere flick of the salt shaker, turned the bland tomato soup into a piquant meal. mne . sounds like PICKLE...pickle is having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavour PI+QUANT Quant in GRE is more attracting and delighting than Verbal

noisome

adjective: having an extremely bad smell Synonyms : fetid , foetid , foul , foul-smelling , funky , ill-scented , smelly , stinking Each August, when the winds moved in a south easterly direction, the garbage dump would spread [ ] vapors through the small town.

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malodorous

adjective: having an unpleasant smell Synonyms : ill-smelling , malodourous , stinky , unpleasant-smelling Some thermally active fountains spew sulfur fumes--the air around them is sometimes so malodorous that many have to plug their noses. mne. mal(means bad)+odor(sounds simillar to odour)..+us.......smelling..bad odour of some chemicals is dangerous to health.

sagacious

adjective: having good judgement and acute insight Synonyms : perspicacious , sapient Steve Jobs is surely one of the most sagacious CEOs, making Apple the most recognizable and valuable companies in the world.

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stolid

adjective: having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited Synonyms : impassive, phlegmatic Elephants may appear stolid to casual observers, but they actually have passionate emotional lives.

consummate

adjective: having or revealing supreme mastery or skill Synonyms : masterful , masterly , virtuoso Tyler was the consummate musician: he was able to play the guitar, harmonica, and the drum at the same time. verb: make perfect; bring to perfection The restoration of the ancient church was only consummated after a twenty years of labor. This word has other definitions but these are the most important ones to study mne. if you want to consume your mate(wife), you have to be complete 'a complete man- raymonds

imperious

adjective: having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy Synonyms : disdainful , haughty , lordly , overbearing , prideful , sniffy , supercilious , swaggering Children are imperious with each other before they learn that earning someone's respect is better than demanding.

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haughty

adjective: having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy Synonyms : disdainful , imperious , lordly , overbearing , prideful , sniffy , supercilious , swaggering The haughty manager didn't believe that any of his subordinates could ever have an insight as brilliant his own. mne. Haughty sounds like hottie --- Hot girls usually have "ARROGANTLY SUPERIOR AND DISDAINFUL" behaviour towards others

pertinent

adjective: having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand Synonyms : apposite , apt While the salaries of the players might draw attention in the media, such monetary figures are not pertinent to the question of who plays the best on the field.

convoluted

adjective: highly complex or intricate Synonyms : byzantine , involved , knotty , tangled , tortuous Instead of solving the math problem in three simple steps, Kumar used a convoluted solution requiring fifteen steps.

dogmatic

adjective: highly opinionated, not accepting that your belief may not be correct Bryan is dogmatic in his belief that the earth is flat, claiming that all pictures of a spherical earth are computer generated.

vaunted

adjective: highly or widely praised or boasted about For years, they had heard of New York City's [ ] skyline, and when they finally saw it, the spectacular cityscape did not disappoint them in the least.

vaunted

adjective: highly or widely praised or boasted about For years, they had heard of New York City's vaunted skyline, and when they finally saw it, the spectacular cityscape did not disappoint them in the least. MNEMONIC :- WANTED things are highly praised

eccentric

adjective: highly unconventional or unusual (usually describes a person) Synonyms : eccentric person , flake , geek , oddball Mozart was well-known for his eccentricities, often speaking words backward to confuse those around him. mne. eccentric- ex-center>> It's ODD to see your ex being the center of attraction among your pals.

inimical

adjective: hostile (usually describes conditions or environments) Synonyms : unfriendly Venus, with a surface temperature that would turn rubber to liquid, is inimical to any form of life. mne. inimi=enemy, and enemies cause damage. So inimical means something hostile, unfriendly

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halcyon

adjective: idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity; marked by peace and prosperity Synonyms : golden , prosperous The first decade after WWI was a [ ] period in America with new-found wealth and rapidly improving technology.

halcyon

adjective: idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity; marked by peace and prosperity Synonyms : golden , prosperous The first decade after WWI was a halcyon period in America with new-found wealth and rapidly improving technology. Mne. opposite of cyclone

boorish

adjective: ill-mannered and coarse or contemptible in behavior or appearance Synonyms : loutish , neandertal , neanderthal , oafish , swinish Bukowski was known for being a boorish drunk and alienating close friends and family. mne . boorish ....boo= bul.and ish = shit... so we say bulshit to a rude insensitive and ill mannered person...:) boor means =bura .... ill mannered... so make adj boorish..!..:

morose

adjective: ill-tempered and not inclined to talk; gloomy Synonyms : saturnine , sullen, dark , dour , glowering , glum , moody , sour After Stanley found out he was no longer able to go on vacation with his friends, he sat in his room morosely.

phantasmagorical

adjective: illusive; unreal Synonyms : phantasmagoric , surreal , surrealistic Those suffering from malaria fall into a feverish sleep, their world a whirligig of phantasmagoria; if they recover, they are unsure of what actually took place and what was simply a product of their febrile imaginations.

impregnable

adjective: immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with Synonyms : inviolable , secure , strong , unassailable , unattackable As a child, Amy would build pillow castles and pretend they were impregnable fotresses. mne. im-'not'+pregnable sounds similar to pregnant.so if u are pregnant u cant withstand attacks and if u are IMPREGNABLE you are ABLE TO WITHSTAND ATTACK

unassailable

adjective: immune to attack; without flaws Synonyms : impregnable , inviolable , secure , strong , unattackable, bulletproof , unshakable , watertight Professor Williams is so self-assured as to seem arrogant, presenting each and every opinion as an [ ] fact.

unassailable

adjective: immune to attack; without flaws Synonyms : impregnable , inviolable , secure , strong , unattackable,bulletproof , unshakable , watertight Professor Williams is so self-assured as to seem arrogant, presenting each and every opinion as an unassailable fact.

ineluctable

adjective: impossible to avoid or evade: Synonyms : inescapable , unavoidable For those who smoke cigarettes for years, a major health crisis brought on by smoking is [ ].

ineluctable

adjective: impossible to avoid or evade: Synonyms : inescapable , unavoidable For those who smoke cigarettes for years, a major health crisis brought on by smoking is ineluctable.

irrefutable

adjective: impossible to deny or disprove Synonyms : incontrovertible , positive The existence of life on earth is irrefutable; the existence of intelligent life on earth is still hotly debated.

irrefutable

adjective: impossible to deny or disprove Synonyms : incontrovertible , positive The existence of life on earth is irrefutable; the existence of intelligent life on earth is still hotly debated. Mne. not refuseable

inexorable

adjective: impossible to stop or prevent Synonyms : adamant , adamantine , intransigent The rise of the computer was an inexorable shift in technology and culture. mne. in(not)+exhort(means to pressurize):that means a person who is inexorable cant be pressurised;he will not yield

impudent

adjective: improperly forward or bold Synonyms : fresh , impertinent , overbold , sassy , saucy , smart , wise In an impudent move, the defendant spoke out of order to say terribly insulting things to the judge.

copious

adjective: in abundant supply Synonyms : ample , plenteous , plentiful , rich, voluminous In midsummer, there are copious Popsicle stands at the beach; in the winter, there are none. mne. By copying in an exam, some get a LOT of marks

embryonic

adjective: in an early stage of development Synonyms : embryotic, embryologic , embryonal The Board of Directors is hoping to launch a new product soon, but planning for the Z7 is in an embryonic stages. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study Mnemonic: embryo+nic.. an EMBRYO is a cell which is UNDEVELOPED (of human, hen etc ), so the underdeveloped stage is called embryonic.

embryonic

adjective: in an early stage of development The Board of Directors is hoping to launch a new product soon, but planning for the Z7 is in an [ ] stages. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

subversive

adjective: in opposition to a civil authority or government Synonyms : insurgent , seditious The ruling political party has begun a campaign to shut down subversive websites that it deems as a threat to "national safety." mne. subversive--->reversive ( reverse of submisive )--->go against established rule.Revert (to cause downfall) from inside.

dilapidated

adjective: in terrible condition Synonyms : bedraggled , broken-down , derelict , ramshackle , tatterdemalion , tumble-down The main house has been restored but the gazebo is still dilapidated and unuseable. mne . I drank a DILuted API(appy) juice which was outDATED(expired).... my stomach got RUINED as a result of my own NEGLECT.

infelicitous

adjective: inappropriate Synonyms: defective During the executive meeting, the marketing director continued to make [ ] comments about the CEO's gambling habit.

infelicitous

adjective: inappropriate Synonyms:defective During the executive meeting, the marketing director continued to make infelicitous comments about the CEO's gambling habit.

irrevocable

adjective: incapable of being retracted or revoked Synonyms : irrevokable Once you enter your plea to the court, it is irrevocable so think carefully about what you will say. mne. not+REWORKABLE..that cannot be reworked, irreversible,

implacable

adjective: incapable of making less angry or hostile Win or lose, the coach was always implacable, never giving the athletes an easy practice or a break. mne. Sounds like IMPLEASABLE -- some one who cannot be pleased or appeased -- not placable

surly

adjective: inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace Synonyms : ugly Every morning, Bhavin was a surly unhappy person, but once he ate breakfast, he became loving, laughing, and a joy to be around.

soporific

adjective: inducing mental lethargy; sleep inducing Synonyms : hypnagogic , hypnogogic , somniferous , somnific , soporiferous,narcotic Although the professor is brilliant, his bland monotone gives his lectures a soporific effect. mne. So+Boring ..make you feel sleepy

redoubtable

adjective: inspiring fear or awe Synonyms : formidable , unnerving On television basketball players don't look that tall, but when you stand in front of a seven-foot tall NBA player, he is truly redoubtable. M: redoubtable can be re+doubt(able)..so if you have REpeated DOUBTs in any subject just before the exam, it might CAUSE FEAR

didactic

adjective: instructive (especially excessively) Synonyms : didactical Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Illyich is a didactic novel, instructing the reader on how to live a good life. mne. didi always acts in a way she is teaching something...''didi-act'ic

prolific

adjective: intellectually productive Synonyms : fecund , fertile Schubert was the most prolific composer, producing hundreds of hours of music before he died at the age of 31. mne. "Production Lifted"--> They produced large amounts of the product = Their production was lifted up in amount = They were PROLIFIC.

fecund

adjective: intellectually productive Synonyms : fertile , prolific The artist had entered a [ ] period, producing three masterpieces in the span of two months.

fecund

adjective: intellectually productive Synonyms : fertile , prolific The artist had entered a fecund period, producing three masterpieces in the span of two months.

ostentatious

adjective: intended to attract notice and impress others; tawdry or vulgar Synonyms : pretentious, Matt wanted to buy stone lions for front of the house, but Cynthia convinced him that such a display would be too ostentatious for a modest house in an unassuming neighborhood. mne. oSTENTATIOUS....read it as Stuntatious....Stunts...you perform stunts to attract attention, showy.

insufferable

adjective: intolerable, difficult to endure Synonyms : impossible , unacceptable , unsufferable Chester always tried to find some area in which he excelled above others; unsurprisingly, his co-workers found him insufferable and chose to exclude him from daily luncheons out.

byzantine

adjective: intricate and complex Synonyms : convoluted , involved , knotty , tangled , tortuous Getting a driver's license is not simply a matter of taking a test; the regulations and procedures are so byzantine that many have found themselves at the mercy of the Department of Motor Vehicles.

officious

adjective: intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner Synonyms : busy , busybodied , interfering , meddlesome , meddling The professor had trouble concentrating on her new theorem, because her [ ] secretary would barge in frequently reminding her of some trivial detail involving departmental paperwork.

officious

adjective: intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner Synonyms : busy , busybodied , interfering , meddlesome , meddling The professor had trouble concentrating on her new theorem, because her officious secretary would barge in frequently reminding her of some trivial detail involving departmental paperwork.

sordid

adjective: involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt; foul and run-down and repulsive Synonyms : seamy , seedy , sleazy , squalid,flyblown The nightly news simply announced that the senator had had an affair, but the tabloid published all the sordid details of the interaction. mne. sour+dEEd =sordid

cerebral

adjective: involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct Synonyms : intellectual A cerebral analysis of most pop music finds it to be simple and childish, but that ignores the point--the music's effect on the listener. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

fractious

adjective: irritable and is likely to cause disruption Synonyms : cranky , irritable , nettlesome , peckish , peevish , pettish , petulant , scratchy , techy , testy , tetchy We rarely invite my fractious Uncle over for dinner; he always complains about the food and usually launches into a tirade on some touchy subject. Mnemonic 1. those who get their limbs get fractured...gets annoyed or bad-tempered by taking bed rest for long 2. f + RACTIOUS -> sounds like RAKSHAS-> RAKSHAS' are easily irritated

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bilious

adjective: irritable; always angry Synonyms: atrabilious, dyspeptic, liverish Rex was bilious all morning, and his face would only take on a look of contentedness when he'd had his morning cup of coffee. Mne. A billi is always angry.

ebullient

adjective: joyously unrestrained Synonyms : exuberant , high-spirited Can you blame him for his [ ] mood? He just graduated from medical school.

ebullient

adjective: joyously unrestrained Synonyms : exuberant , high-spirited Can you blame him for his ebullient mood? He just graduated from medical school.

benign

adjective: kind I remember my grandfather's face was wrinkled, benign, and calm. adjective: (medicine) not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive The tumor located in your ear lobe seems to be benign and should not cause you any trouble.

lethargic

adjective: lacking energy Synonyms : unenrgetic Nothing can make a person more lethargic than a big turkey dinner. mne. lethargic sounds like leth(LOST)+argic(energy).....so you have LOST ALL YOUR ENERGY,THATS why you are feeling DULL AND DROWSY

anemic

adjective: lacking energy and vigor Synonyms : anaemic After three straight shows, the lead actress gave an anemic performance the fourth night, barely speaking loudly enough for those in the back rows to hear.

myopic

adjective: lacking foresight or imagination Synonyms : short , shortsighted , unforesightful The company ultimately went out of business because the myopic managers couldn't predict the changes in their industry. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study mne. With My Opaque lenses I will be short sighted

pedestrian

adjective: lacking imagination Synonyms : earthbound , prosaic , prosy While Nan was always engaged in philosophical speculation, her brother was occupied with far more pedestrian concerns: how to earn a salary and run a household. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

incongruous

adjective: lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness The vast economic inequality of modern society is incongruous with America's ideals. mne. in + congruence...wen 2 things are in congruence they are in harmony so in+congruence means lack of harmony

churlish

adjective: lacking manners or refinement The manager was unnecessarily churlish to his subordinates, rarely deigning to say hello, but always quick with a sartorial jab if someone happened to be wearing anything even slightly mismatching.

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penurious

adjective: lacking money; poor Synonyms : hard up , impecunious , in straitened circumstances , penniless , pinched Truly penurious, Mary had nothing more than a jar full of pennies. adjective: miserly Synonyms : parsimonious Warren Buffett, famous multi-billionaire, still drives a cheap sedan, not because he is penurious, but because luxury cars are gaudy and impractical.

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impecunious

adjective: lacking money; poor Synonyms : hard up , in straitened circumstances , penniless , penurious , pinched In extremely trying times, even the moderately wealthy, after a few turns of ill-fortune, can become impecunious.

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bumbling

adjective: lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands Synonyms : bungling , butterfingered , ham-fisted , ham-handed , handless , heavy-handed , left-handed Within a week of starting, the bumbling new waiter was unceremoniously fired.

hackneyed

adjective: lacking significance through having been overused Synonyms : banal , commonplace , old-hat , shopworn , stock , threadbare , timeworn , tired , trite , well-worn Cheryl rolled her eyes when she heard the lecturer's hackneyed advice to "be true to yourself." mne. when a software is hacked, it becomes hackneyed because then all people are able to use that program without paying for

gauche

adjective: lacking social polish Synonyms : graceless , unpolished Sylvester says the most gauche things, such as telling a girl he liked that she was much prettier when she wore makeup. ....................................................................................................................... mne. it is pronounced 'gosh' O my Gosh!!- she reacted to his gauche behaviour.

transitory

adjective: lasting a very short time Synonyms : ephemeral , fugacious , passing , short-lived , transient The job market continues to improve, she noted, and the sluggishness the economy experienced over the winter "seems to be the result of transitory factors."

ephemeral

adjective: lasting a very short time Synonyms : fugacious , passing , short-lived , transient , transitory The lifespan of a mayfly is ephemeral, lasting from a few hours to a couple of days. mne . elephant+marela hai..he lived short! : 'fermi' is a very small secientific unit [10 ^(-15)] So think of fremi second with ephemeral (e-phermi-real)

transient

adjective: lasting a very short time The unpredictable and transient nature of deja vu makes it a very difficult phenomenon to study properly. ++transition=short time

perennial

adjective: lasting an indefinitely long time; eternal; everlasting Even at the old-timers games, Stan Musial would get the loudest cheer: he was a perennial favorite of the fans there. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

feckless

adjective: lazy and irresponsible Synonyms : inept Two years after graduation, Charlie still lived with his parents and had no job, becoming more feckless with each passing day.

lascivious

adjective: lecherous; sexually perverted Synonyms : lewd , libidinous , lustful Lolita is a challenging novel for many, not necessarily because of the elevated prose style but because of the depravity of the main character, Humbert Humbert, who, as an old, lascivious man, falls in love with a girl.

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fickle

adjective: liable to sudden unpredictable change, esp. in affections or attachments Synonyms : erratic , mercurial , quicksilver She was so fickle in her politics, it was hard to pinpoint her beliefs; one week she would embrace a side, and the next week she would denounce it. mne. imagine you are in a grocery shop. you need to select a PICKLE bottle . there are so many varieties of pickle there so ur FICKLE (changing mind) about which one to buy

meteoric

adjective: like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience The early spectacular successes propelled the pitcher to [ ] stardom, but a terribly injury tragically cut short his career.

meteoric

adjective: like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience The early spectacular successes propelled the pitcher to meteoric stardom, but a terribly injury tragically cut short his career.

contentious

adjective: likely to argue Synonyms : combative , disputatious , disputative , litigious Since old grandpa Harry became very contentious during the summer when only reruns were on T.V., the grandkids learned to hide from him at every opportunity.

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invidious

adjective: likely to cause resentment At a time when many others in the office were about to be laid off, many considered Cheryl's fine clothes that day an invidious display. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

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tendentious

adjective: likely to lean towards a controversial view Synonyms : tendencious Because political mudslinging has become a staple of the 24-hour media cycle, most of us, despite protestations to the contrary, are tendentious on many of today's pressing issues.

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antic

adjective: ludicrously odd Synonyms : fantastic , fantastical , grotesque The clown's [ ] act was too extreme for the youngest children, who left the room in tears. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

disheartened

adjective: made less hopeful or enthusiastic Synonyms : demoralised , demoralized , discouraged After the visiting team scored nine times, the home team's fans were disheartened, some leaving the game early.

conducive

adjective: making a situation or outcome more likely to happen Studying in a quiet room is conducive to learning; studying in a noisy environment makes learning more difficult. Link - Conducive sounds like conductive. Conductivity, property of a metal, means passing electricity smoothly, i.e. helpfull in making it pass..so, conducive means helpful or favoring.

rakish

adjective: marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness Synonyms : devil-may-care , raffish As soon as he arrived in the city, the rakish young man bought some drugs and headed straight for the seedy parts of town.

pedantic

adjective: marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects Synonyms : academic , donnish Professor Thompson was regarded as an expert in his field, but his lectures were utterly pedantic, focused on rigorous details of the most trivial conventions in the field. mne. rhymes pendant. pendant is a small thing but when it is lost you are damn worried. so worrried about small things ped(tree) + ant >>> we see ants crawling on tree.. they are considered to follow their trivial tendency of walking in line.. same is here.. someone following his trivial knowledge.

avid

adjective: marked by active interest and enthusiasm Synonyms : zealous As I am not an avid reviewer on Amazon, my chances of ever being chosen for Vine are pretty slim. mner. a person is always eager to be in avid(a video)

elaborate

adjective: marked by complexity and richness of detail Synonyms : luxuriant Thomas, on returning from Morocco, replaced his dirty gray carpet with an elaborate one he'd brought back with him. verb: explain in more detail Synonyms : dilate , enlarge , expand , expatiate , exposit , expound , flesh out , lucubrate Most high school physics teachers find themselves elaborating the same point over and over again, since many concepts confuse students.

plucky

adjective: marked by courage and determination Synonyms : gutsy,feisty , spunky Some scouts initially doubted Pedroia because of his short stature, but he is a plucky player, surprising everyone with his boundless energy and fierce determination.

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foolhardy

adjective: marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences Synonyms : heady , rash , reckless The police regularly face dangerous situations, so for a police officer not to wear his bullet-proof vest is foolhardy. mne. A fool and hardy sailor would take the risk of sailing in a bad weather.

rash

adjective: marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences; imprudently incurring risk Synonyms : foolhardy , heady , reckless Although Bruce was able to make the delivery in time with a nightime motorcycle ride in the rain, Susan criticized his actions as rash. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study mne. remember roadrash...how bikers in game were rash, careless and reckless

ornate

adjective: marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details Synonyms : flowery The ornate Victorian and Edwardian homes spread throughout San Francisco are my favorite part of the city.

haphazard

adjective: marked by great carelessness; dependent upon or characterized by chance Synonyms : slapdash , slipshod , sloppy, hit-or-miss Many golf courses are designed with great care, but the greens on the county golf course seem entirely haphazard. ............................................................................................mne. HAP + HAZARD where HAZARD means danger due to great carelessness.

effervescent

adjective: marked by high spirits or excitement Synonyms : bubbling , frothy , scintillating , sparkly After the sales result, the manager was in an [ ] mood, letting several employees leave work early that day. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

effervescent

adjective: marked by high spirits or excitement Synonyms : bubbling , frothy , scintillating , sparkly After the sales result, the manager was in an effervescent mood, letting several employees leave work early that day. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

forlorn

adjective: marked by or showing hopelessness After her third pet dog died, Marcia was simply forlorn: this time even the possibility of buying a new dog no longer held any joy. mne. FOR + LOAN =aap loan lene jate ho cux u dont have any hope from your family or friends

punctilious

adjective: marked by precise accordance with details Synonyms : meticulous The colonel was so punctilious about enforcing regulations that men feel compelled to polish even the soles of their shoes. Mnemonic: it is very close to word PUNCTUAL

furtive

adjective: marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed While at work, George and his boss Regina felt the need to be as furtive as possible about their romantic relationship. mne. fartive johan trying to hide

genteel

adjective: marked by refinement in taste and manners Synonyms : civilised , civilized , cultivated , cultured , polite A live string quartet would provide a more genteel air to the wedding than would a folk singer. mne. this word is very close to GENTLE..AND A GENTLEMAN IS ONE who is WELL BRED, elegant and GIVES A REFINED APPEARANCE .

tortuous

adjective: marked by repeated turns and bends; not straightforward Synonyms : twisting , twisty, winding Because the logic behind McMahon's side of the debate was so tortuous, his audience came out either completely confused or, worse, feeling they'd been tricked. mne. tortoise don't walk in straight line, they take twist and turn

robust

adjective: marked by richness and fullness of flavor Meeting the growing demand for robust cheeses relies on good milk, strong starters and quality flavors

aberrant

adjective: markedly different from an accepted norm Synonyms : deviant , deviate When the financial director started screaming and throwing food at his co-workers, the police had to come in to deal with his aberrant behavior.

malfeasance

adjective: misconduct or wrongdoing (especially by a public official) Not even the mayor's trademark pearly-toothed grin could save him from charges of malfeasance: while in power, he'd been running an illegal gambling rink in the room behind his office.

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tempered

adjective: moderated in effect Synonyms : hardened , toughened , treated The wide-eyed optimism of her youth was now tempered after she had worked many years in the criminal justice system.

saturnine

adjective: morose or gloomy Synonyms : dark , dour , glowering , glum , moody , morose , sour , sullen Deprived of sunlight, humans become saturnine; that's why in very northerly territories people are encouraged to sit under an extremely powerful lamp, lest they become morose.

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inviolate

adjective: must be kept sacred Synonyms : inviolable , sacrosanct While the literary critic subjected most of the classics to the harshest reviews, he regarded Cervantes as inviolate, and had nothing but praise for him.

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cryptic

adjective: mysterious or vague, usually intentionally Synonyms : cabalistic , cryptical , kabbalistic , qabalistic , sibylline mne. enCRYPTIon is done to keep up the secret and it is always confusing

endemic

adjective: native to or confined to a certain region Synonyms : autochthonal , autochthonic , autochthonous , indigenous Irish cuisine makes great use of potatoes, but ironically, the potato is not endemic to Ireland.

incontrovertible

adjective: necessarily or demonstrably true; impossible to deny or disprove Synonyms : demonstrable,irrefutable , positive Unless you can provide incontrovertible evidence, I will remain skeptical.

incontrovertible

adjective: necessarily or demonstrably true; impossible to deny or disprove Synonyms : demonstrable,irrefutable , positive Unless you can provide incontrovertible evidence, I will remain skeptical. Mne. Something true does not involve any CONTROVERSY.

incumbent

adjective: necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility Middle managers at times make important decisions, but real responsibility for the financial well-being of the corporation is ultimately incumbent on the CEO. mne. INCUM + BENT = OFFICIALS are BENT on(determined) to bring an INCUM home, as it is NECESSARY to survive

inviolable

adjective: never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored Synonyms : impregnable , secure , strong , unassailable , unattackable To many the grass at Wimbledon is [ ] and only greater tennis players are able to enjoy a game there.

inviolable

adjective: never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored Synonyms : impregnable , secure , strong , unassailable , unattackable To many the grass at Wimbledon is inviolable and only greater tennis players are able to enjoy a game there.

magnanimous

adjective: noble and generous in spirit, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful, Synonyms : greathearted He was a great sportsman: in defeat he was complementary and in victory he was magnanimous. mne . magnani+ous magnificentâ€"a person is called magnificent(outstanding, superb) if he is kind, generous

obstreperous

adjective: noisily and stubbornly defiant; willfully difficult to control Synonyms : casual , insouciant When the teacher asked the obstreperous student simply to bus his tray, the student threw the entire tray on the floor, shouted an epithet, and walked out.

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immutable

adjective: not able to be changed Synonyms : changeless Taxes are one of the immutable laws of the land, so there is no use arguing about paying them. mne. mutation implies changes in genes etc. Therefore, it is im(non) + mutable ie cannot change

unviable

adjective: not able to work, survive, or succeed (also spelled inviable). The plan was obviously unviable considering that it lead to complete environmental destruction in the river valley.

impervious

adjective: not admitting of passage or capable of being affected Synonyms : imperviable I am not [ ] to your insults; they cause me great pain.

impervious

adjective: not admitting of passage or capable of being affected Synonyms : imperviable I am not impervious to your insults; they cause me great pain.

spurious

adjective: not being what it purports to be; false or fake. Synonyms : specious When listening to a politician speak, it is hard to distinguish the spurious claims from the authentic ones. mne. s-PURE+ious...pure means true...spurious means the opposite of it..which is FALSE,COUNTERFEIT

opaque

adjective: not clearly understood or expressed Synonyms : unintelligible The meaning of the professor's new research was opaque to most people, so no one asked any questions. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

untrammeled

adjective: not confined or limited Synonyms : untrammelled The whole notion of living untrammeled inspired the American Revolution and was enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Mnemonic: TRAM- Means train like thing which run at the centre of streets... they run amidst high population. without any restriction

untrammeled

adjective: not confined or limited The whole notion of living [ ] inspired the American Revolution and was enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

placid

adjective: not easily irritated Synonyms : equable , even-tempered , good-tempered Doug is normally placid, so we were all shocked to see him yelling at the television when the Mets lost the game.

unflappable

adjective: not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure Synonyms : imperturbable The house shook and the ground quaked, but my dad was unflappable and comforted the family.

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inscrutable

adjective: not easily understood; unfathomable Synonyms : cryptic , cryptical , deep , mysterious , mystifying His speech was so dense and confusing that many in the audience found it inscrutable. mne. .To screw a girl in a table is mysterious for virgin boys.:p .................................................................................................... IN(not)+SCRUTINY(critical observation or examination)....a thing that cannot be examined or understood is inscrutable.

improvident

adjective: not given careful consideration Synonyms : ill-considered , ill-judged , shortsighted Marty was improvident, never putting money aside for the future but spending it on decorating the interior of his home.

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unseemly

adjective: not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society Synonyms : indecent , indecorous , unbecoming , uncomely , untoward He acted in an unseemly manner, insulting the hostess and then speaking ill of her deceased husband.

indecorous

adjective: not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society Eating with elbows on the table is considered indecorous in refined circles.

languid

adjective: not inclined towards physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed Synonyms : dreamy , lackadaisical , languorous As the sun beat down and the temperature climbed higher, we spent a languid week lying around the house. mne. languid sounds similar to language, ..language classes are generally relaxed and does not need much effort physically

uncompromising

adjective: not making concessions Synonyms : inflexible , sturdy The relationship between Bart and Hilda ultimately failed because they were both so uncompromising, never wanting to change their opinions.

ersatz

adjective: not real or genuine; phony Synonyms : substitute The car dealer's [ ] laughter was immediately followed by a price quote, one that Shelley found highly inflated.

oblique

adjective: not straightforward; indirect Synonyms : devious Herbert never explicitly revealed anything negative about Tom's past, but at times he would obliquely suggest that Tom was not as innocent as he seemed. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

imprudent

adjective: not wise Hitler, like Napoleon, made the imprudent move of invading Russia in winter, suffering even more casualties than Napoleon had. mne. im+prudent--Why to invest in Icici Prudential ? To secure and make life stable..and imprudential means careless, not cautious about life.-

fortuitous

adjective: occurring by happy chance; having no cause or apparent cause Synonyms : causeless, uncaused, While the real objects are vastly different sizes in space, the sun and the moon seem to have the same fortuitous size in the sky. mne. equivalent to fortune............. fortune isn't destined to occur it is accidental

fallacious

adjective: of a belief that is based on faulty reasoning Synonyms : unsound,Synonyms, deceitful , fraudulent The widespread belief that Eskimos have forty different words for snow is fallacious, based on one false report.

catholic

adjective: of broad scope; universal Jonah's friends said that Jonah's taste in music was eclectic; Jonah was quick to point out that not only was his taste eclectic but it was also catholic: he enjoyed music from countries as far-flung as Mali and Mongolia.

puerile

adjective: of or characteristic of a child; displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity Synonyms : adolescent , jejune , juvenile Helen enjoyed blowing soap bubbles, but Jim regarded this as puerile, totally unworthy of a woman with a Ph.D.

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magisterial

adjective: offensively self-assured or given to exercising unwarranted power Synonyms : autocratic , bossy , dominating , high-and-mighty , peremptory Though she was only a third grade teacher, Ms. Martinet was magisterial in dealing with her class, lording over them like a queen. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

antiquated

adjective: old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier period in time Synonyms : antediluvian , archaic Aunt Betty had antiquated notions about marriage, believing that a man should court a woman for at least a year before receiving a kiss.

inchoate

adjective: only partly in existence; imperfectly formed Synonyms : incipient Inchoate ideas about the relation of humans to other animals had been discussed since the Middle Ages but the modern theory really began with Darwin. Mnemonic: choate seems like "chote"..for example "chote bachche" means not fully grown up or in the initial stage of life

inchoate

adjective: only partly in existence; imperfectly formed Synonyms : incipient [ ] ideas about the relation of humans to other animals had been discussed since the Middle Ages but the modern theory really began with Darwin.

moot

adjective: open to argument or debate; undecidable in a meaningless or irrelevant way Synonyms : arguable , debatable , disputable whether the temperature rise was attributable to the greenhouse effect was a moot point This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

leery

adjective: openly distrustful and unwilling to confide Synonyms : mistrustful , suspicious, wary Without checking his references and talking to previous employers, I am leery of hiring the candidate. mne. leery >when u are travelling in train and someone asks u to eat something then they say "leh ri" then u get suspicious at his offering..

maudlin

adjective: overly emotional and sad Synonyms : bathetic , drippy , hokey , kitschy , mawkish , mushy , schmaltzy , schmalzy , sentimental , slushy , soppy , soupy Just as those who were alive during the 70's are mortified that they once cavorted about in bellbottoms, many who lived during the 80's are now aghast at the maudlin pop songs they used to enjoy - really, just what exactly is a total eclipse of the heart?

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mawkish

adjective: overly sentimental to the point that it is disgusting Synonyms : bathetic , drippy , hokey , kitschy , maudlin , mushy , schmaltzy , schmalzy , sentimental , slushy , soppy , soupy The film was incredibly mawkish, introducing highly likeable characters only to have them succumb to a devastating illnesses by the end of the movie.

craven

adjective: pathetically cowardly Though the man could have at least alerted the police, he crouched cravenly in the corner as the old woman was mugged. ++he is crave not brave

carping

adjective: persistently petty and unjustified criticism Synonyms : faultfinding What seemed like incessant nagging and carping about my behavior from my mother turned out to be wise and useful advice that has served me well.' mne. Car+p(ark)+ing; Many people find faults in ur carparking style

destitute

adjective: poor enough to need help from others Synonyms : impoverished , indigent , necessitous , needy , poverty-stricken Jean Valjean, is at first destitute, but through the grace of a priest, he makes something of his life. adjective: completely wanting or lacking (usually "destitute of") Synonyms : barren , devoid , free , innocent Now that the mine is closed, the town is destitute of any economic activity. mne. desi+tit+cute like prostitute ->they r poor thats why they det into prostitution....

indigent

adjective: poor; having very little Synonyms : destitute , impoverished , necessitous , needy , poverty-stricken In the so-called Third World, many are indigent and only a privileged few have the resources to enjoy material luxuries. noun: a poor or needy person The indigents, huddled under the overpass, tried to start a small bonfire in the hope of staying warm.

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propitious

adjective: presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success The child's heartbeat is still weak, but I am seeing many propitious signs and I think that she may be healing. mne. sounds like profitious.. hence its profitable and thus favorable

factious

adjective: produced by, or characterized by internal dissension Synonyms : dissentious , divisive The controversial bill proved factious, as dissension even within parties resulted

factious

adjective: produced by, or characterized by internal dissension Synonyms : dissentious , divisive, disagreement that leads discords The controversial bill proved factious, as dissension even within parties resulted Mnemonic 1. factious = fact + ious. factious people are so concerned about their facts (views). so they wont agree with others. so factious means opposition or dissenting

tractable

adjective: readily reacting to suggestions and influences; easily managed (controlled or taught or molded) Synonyms : amenable,manipulable Compared to middle school students, who have an untamed wildness about them, high school students are somewhat more tractable.

sporadic

adjective: recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances The signals were at first sporadic, but now we detect a clear, consistent pattern of electromagnetic radiation eminating from deep space. mne. sporadic== opposite of periodic, we know periodic things occur regularly.

adamant

adjective: refusing to change one's mind , inflexible, rigid. Synonyms : adamantine , inexorable , intransigent Civil rights icon Rosa Parks will forever be remembered for adamantly refusing to give up her seat on a public bus--even after the bus driver insisted, she remained rooted in place. mne. In X-men, wolverine gets shot by ADAMANTium bullet, because any other bullet can't change his mind

sartorial

adjective: related to fashion or clothes Monte was astute at navigating the world of finance; sartorially, however, he was found wanting - he typically would attempt to complement his beige tie with a gray suit and white pants.

pecuniary

adjective: relating to or involving money Synonyms : monetary The defendent was found guilty and had to serve a period of community service as well as pay pecuniary damages to the client. Mne. sounds like PENNY

pastoral

adjective: relating to the countryside Synonyms : Arcadian , bucolic Those who imagine America's countryside as a pastoral region are often disappointed to learn that much of rural U.S. is filled with cornfields extending as far as the eye can see. mne. past(history)+oral---We believe that in the past people were of rural kind and we only study them orally in books..

bucolic

adjective: relating to the pleasant aspects of the country Synonyms : peasant , provincial The noble families of England once owned vast expanses of beautiful, bucolic land.

self-effacing

adjective: reluctant to draw attention to yourself Synonyms : reticent , retiring The most admirable teachers and respected leaders are those who are [ ], directing attention and praise to their students and workers.

self-effacing

adjective: reluctant to draw attention to yourself Synonyms : reticent , retiring The most admirable teachers and respected leaders are those who are self-effacing, directing attention and praise to their students and workers.

mundane

adjective: repetitive and boring; not spiritual Nancy found doing dishes a thorougly mundane task, although Peter found a kind of Zen pleasure in the chore. adjective: relating to the ordinary world Though we think of the pope as someone always dealing in holy matters, he is also concerned with mundane events, such as deciding when to set his alarm each morning. Mundane sounds like Monday. After an exciting weekend, Monday is just another mundane day.

arcane

adjective: requiring secret or mysterious knowledge Most college fraternities are known for arcane rituals that those hoping to the join the fraterntiy must learn. mne. 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.

obstinate

adjective: resistant to guidance or discipline; stubbornly persistent Synonyms : cussed , obdurate , unrepentant, contrary , perverse , wayward The coach suggested improvements Sarah might make on the balance beam, but she remained obstinate, unwilling to modify any of the habits that made her successful in the past.

contemptuous

adjective: scornful, looking down at others with a sneering attitude, expressing extreme contempt Synonyms : disdainful , insulting , scornful Always on the forefront of fashion, Vanessa looked contemptuously at anyone wearing dated clothing.

paradoxical

adjective: seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true Synonyms : self-contradictory That light could be both a particle and a wave seems paradoxical, but nonetheless, it is true. mne . looks like parad(parade) of ox. which is contradict in nature but can be true

superfluous

adjective: serving no useful purpose Synonyms : otiose , pointless , purposeless , senseless , wasted How can we hope to stay open if we don't eliminate all superfluous spending, like catered meetings and free acupucture Tuesday? adjective: more than is needed, desired, or required Synonyms : excess , extra , redundant , spare , supererogatory , supernumerary , surplus The third paragraph in your essay is superfluous and can be deleted. mne. divide it as super+flow.. when there is large(super) flow of water, it becomes EXCESSIVE / OVERABUNDANCE of water

admonitory

adjective: serving to warn; expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective Synonyms : cautionary , exemplary , monitory , warning At the assembly, the high school vice-principal gave the students an admonitory speech, warning them of the many risks and dangers of prom night. mne. Remember MONITOR in class who used to give admonitory gesture and warning other students not to talk.

antithetical

adjective: sharply contrasted in character or purpose Synonyms : antithetic His deep emotional involvement with these ideas is, in fact, antithetical to the disattachment Buddhism preaches. mne. anti-against and thetical-theory for purpose

sullen

adjective: showing a brooding ill humor Herbert took board games too seriously, often appearing sullen after losing. ++swolen face looks sullen solemn face

obliging

adjective: showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others Synonyms : complaisant Even after all his success, I found him to be accommodating and obliging, sharing with me his "secret tips" on how to gain wealth and make friends.

complaisant

adjective: showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others Synonyms : obliging On her first day at the job, Annie was [ ], fulfilling every request of her new employee and anticipating future requests.

complaisant

adjective: showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others Synonyms : obliging On her first day at the job, Annie was complaisant, fulfilling every request of her new employee and anticipating future requests.

urbane

adjective: showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience Synonyms : polished , refined , svelte Because of his service as an intelligence officer and his refined tastes, W. Somerset Maugham became the inspiration for the urbane and sophistcate spy James Bond. mne. Urban(e)- people living in urban areas generally have refined social experience.

solicitous

adjective: showing hovering attentiveness Our neighbors are constantly knocking on our door to make sure we are ok, and I don't know how to ask them to stop being so [ ] about our health. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

solicitous

adjective: showing hovering attentiveness Our neighbors are constantly knocking on our door to make sure we are ok, and I don't know how to ask them to stop being so solicitous about our health. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

flippant

lachrymose

adjective: showing sorrow Synonyms : dolorous , dolourous , tearful , weeping [ ] and depressed, Alexei Alexandrovich walked two miles home in the rain after learning that his wife was having an affair.

dolorous

adjective: showing sorrow Synonyms : dolourous , lachrymose , tearful , weeping Chopin's ballades are filled with sharp changes in moods--a dolorous melody can give way to a lighthearted tempo.

dolorous

adjective: showing sorrow Synonyms : lachrymose , tearful , weeping Chopin's ballades are filled with sharp changes in moods--a [ ] melody can give way to a lighthearted tempo.

empathetic

adjective: showing understanding and ready comprehension of other peoples' states and emotions Link - showing empathy Synonyms : empathic Most discrimination and hatred is based on a lack of empathetic awareness of people that have the same aspirations and fears.

analogous

adjective: similar in some respects but otherwise different Synonyms : correspondent In many ways, the Internet's transformative effect on society has been analogous to that of the printing press.

obtuse

adjective: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; lacking in insight or discernment Synonyms : dense , dim , dull , dumb , slow Jackson was the most [ ] member of the team: the manager's subtle ironies were always lost on him. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

obtuse

adjective: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; lacking in insight or discernment Synonyms : dense , dim , dull , dumb , slow Jackson was the most obtuse member of the team: the manager's subtle ironies were always lost on him. MNEMONIC :- Straighter the line, more OBTUSE is the angle and a straight person is dumb. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

mellifluous

adjective: smooth and sweet-sounding Synonyms : dulcet , honeyed , mellisonant , sweet Chelsea's grandmother thought Franz Schubert's music to be the most mellifluous ever written; Chelsea demurred, and to her grandmother's chagrin, would blast Rihanna on the home stereo speakers.

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philistine

adjective: smug and ignorant towards artistic and cultural values Synonyms : anti-intellectual Jane considered Al completely philistine, because he talked almost exclusive about video games; she was entirely unaware of how well read he really was. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

archaic

adjective: so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period Synonyms : antediluvian , antiquated Hoping to sound intelligent, Mary spoke in archaic English that was right out of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice -- needless to say, she didn't have many friends.

colossal

adjective: so great in size or force or extent , huge , Synonyms : prodigious , stupendous Few appreciate the colossal scale of the sun: if hollow, it could contain a million Earths. mne . COLOUR+LOSS....loss of hair colour or colour of skin(vitilgo) is a huge loss

prodigious

adjective: so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe Synonyms : colossal , stupendous After the relatively small homerun totals in the "dead ball" era, Babe Ruth's homerun totals were truly prodigious: every year, he set a new all-time record. mne. The root PRO- means 'in favor of'.The root DIGI- (e.g., digit) refers to numbers or quantity. So, PRODIGIOUS refers to a favorable (or great) number.

negligible

adjective: so small as to be meaningless; insignificant Synonyms : paltry , trifling The GRE tests cumulative knowledge, so if you cram the night before it is, at best, likely to only have a negligible impact on your score.

aphoristic

adjective: something that is concise and instructive of a general truth or principle Sometimes I can't stand Nathan because he tries to impress everyone by being aphoristic, but he just states the obvious. mne. aphor= A4 ; write in just a4 sheet => brief & short

eminent

adjective: standing above others in quality or position Synonyms : lofty , soaring , towering Shakespeare is an eminent author in the English language, but I find his writing uninteresting and melodramatic. mne. Like the real slim and shady "EMINEM" who is STANDING ABOVE OTHER rap artists IN QUALITY AND POSITION pre eminen ( out standing )

surreptitious

adjective: stealthy, taking pains not to be caught or detected Synonyms : furtive , sneak , sneaky , stealthy Since his mom was a light sleeper, Timmy had to tiptoe surreptitiously through the entire house, careful to not make the floors creak, until he at last was able to enjoy his plunder: a box of chocolate chip cookies.

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intermittent

adjective: stopping and starting at irregular intervals The intermittent thunder continued and the night was punctuated by cracks of lightning - a surreal sleepless night.

besotted

adjective: strongly affectionate towards Even though her father did not approve, Juliet became [ ] with the young Romeo. adjective: very drunk Synonyms : blind drunk , blotto , cockeyed , crocked , fuddled , loaded , pie-eyed , pissed , pixilated , plastered , slopped , sloshed , smashed , soaked , soused , sozzled , squiffy , stiff , tight , wet Never before have I seen my mom so [ ], and honestly, I hope it's the last time she drinks so much.

besotted

adjective: strongly affectionate towards Even though her father did not approve, Juliet became besotted with the young Romeo. adjective: very drunk Synonyms : blind drunk , blotto , cockeyed , crocked , fuddled , loaded , pie-eyed , pissed , pixilated , plastered , slopped , sloshed , smashed , soaked , soused , sozzled , squiffy , stiff , tight , wet Never before have I seen my mom so besotted, and honestly, I hope it's the last time she drinks so much.

refractory

adjective: stubbornly resistant to authority or control Synonyms : fractious , recalcitrant Used to studious high school students, Martha was unprepared for the refractory Kindgergarteners who neither sat still nor listened to a single word she said. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study mne. one who doesn't refract or bend at all meaning stubborn

tenacious

adjective: stubbornly unyielding Synonyms : dogged , dour , persistent , pertinacious , unyielding Even the most tenacious advocates for gun ownership must admit some of the dangers that firearms present. mne. sounds like Ten Asians. Ten developing Asian countries if united together, can not be pulled apart

uncanny

adjective: suggesting the operation of supernatural influences; surpassing the ordinary or normal Synonyms : eldritch , unearthly , weird,preternatural Reggie has an uncanny ability to connect with animals: feral cats will readily approach him, and sometimes even wild birds will land on his finger. mne. un + cann(CAN'T).....something which you CAN'T understand and explain, is always mysterious to you.

appurtenant

adjective: supply added support Synonyms : accessory , adjunct , adjuvant , ancillary , auxiliary In hiking Mt. Everest, sherpas are appurtenant, helping climbers both carry gear and navigate treacherous paths. Mnemonic: appurtenant sound like apartment , apartment added supply support

tawdry

adjective: tastelessly showy; cheap and shoddy Synonyms : brassy , cheap , flash , flashy , garish , gaudy , gimcrack , loud , meretricious , tacky , tatty , trashy,cheapjack , shoddy Carol expected to find New York City magical, the way so many movies had portrayed it, but she was surprised how often tawdry displays took the place of genuine elegance.

treacherous

adjective: tending to betray Synonyms : perfidious , punic Even though Jesse James was an outlaw, his killer, Robert Ford, is remembered more for his treacherous actions than for eliminating a criminal and murder. adjective: dangerously unstable and unpredictable Synonyms : unreliable The bridge built from twine and vine is treacherous to walk across, and so I think I will stay put right here. mne. treacherous sounds like "treasure"........ so a person who is willing to do anything to find the treasure ---- including deceiving someone, losing trust,etc could be treacherous

fell

adjective: terribly evil Synonyms : barbarous , brutal , cruel , roughshod , savage , vicious For fans of the Harry Potter series, the fell Lord Voldemort, who terrorized poor Harry for seven lengthy installments, has finally been vanquished by the forces of good - unless, that is, JK Rowling decides to come out of retirement. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

base

adjective: the lowest, class were without any moral principles Synonyms : foot , foundation , fundament , groundwork , substructure , understructure She was not so base as to begrudge the beggar the unwanted crumbs from her dinner plate. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

baleful

adjective: threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments Synonyms : forbidding , menacing , minacious , minatory , ominous , sinister , threatening Movies often use storms or rain clouds as a baleful omen of evil events that will soon befall the main character. Mnemonic: BALEFUL..remind yourself of christian bale..in The Dark Knight.....the movie immediately reminds you of Joker....the BALEFUL joker!!

timorous

adjective: timid by nature or revealing fear and nervousness Since this was her first time debating on stage and before an audience, Di's voice was timorous and quiet for the first 10 minutes. ++ sounds like TIME + OVER: imagine you are giving your GRE exam, and your time gets over, you will get frightened.. = fear = demonstrate fear. :)

jaundice

adjective: to be biased against due to envy or prejudice Shelly was jaundiced towards Olivia; though the two had once been best friends, Olivia had become class president, prom queen, and, to make matters worse, the girlfriend of the one boy Shelly liked.

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ineffable

adjective: too sacred to be uttered; defying expression or description Synonyms : unnameable , unspeakable , unutterable,indefinable , indescribable , unspeakable , untellable While art critics can occasionally pinpoint a work's greatness, much of why a piece captures our imaginations is completely ineffable. Mnemonic: in+ef+ fable. fable means story. story can be told. in-fable means something which can not be uttered such as the name of Lord Voldemor

picayune

adjective: trifling or petty (a person) Synonyms : fiddling , footling , lilliputian , little , niggling , petty , piddling , piffling , trivial English teachers are notorious for being picayune; however, the English language is so nuanced and sophisticated that often such teachers are not being contrary but are only adhering to the rules.

harried

adjective: troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances With a team of new hires to train, Martha was constantly harried with little questions and could not focus on her projects. ++married person is harried by his wife

dispassionate

adjective: unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice A good scientist should be dispassionate, focusing purely on what the evidence says, without personal attachment. ++no passion-feelings-emotions

irresolute

adjective: uncertain how to act or proceed He stood irresolute at the split in the trail, not sure which route would lead back to the camp. mne. (IR)not knowing... how to make resolutions.

provisional

adjective: under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon Synonyms : probationary , provisionary , tentative Until the corporate office hands down a definitive decision on use of the extra offices, we will share their use in a provisional arrangement. mne . provisional certificate = certifcate used until original is made

untoward

bereft

adjective: unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love Synonyms : lovelorn , unbeloved After 64 years of marriage, William was [ ] after the death of his wife. adjective: sorrowful through loss or deprivation Synonyms : bereaved , grief-stricken , grieving , mourning , sorrowing "You are not [ ] if you haven't played on your Xbox in the past week," his mother said.

bereft

adjective: unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love Synonyms : lovelorn , unbeloved After 64 years of marriage, William was bereft after the death of his wife. adjective: sorrowful through loss or deprivation Synonyms : bereaved , grief-stricken , grieving , mourning , sorrowing "You are not bereft if you haven't played on your Xbox in the past week," his mother said. Mne. Beer left me

desiccated

adjective: uninteresting, lacking vitality Synonyms : arid , desiccate Few novelists over 80 are able to produce anything more than desiccated works-boring shadows of former books. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

brazen

adjective: unrestrained by convention or propriety Synonyms : audacious , bald-faced , barefaced , bodacious , brassy , brazen-faced , insolent Their large "donations" to the local police department gave the drug cartel the brazen confidence to do their business out in the open. .............................................................................................. mne ..Split the word brazen as Bra + Zen. Suppose you went out with your friends and saw a girl in a Zen car wearing only a bra. How was the attempt of the girl? Really bold and brazen!

spartan

adjective: unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; practicing great self-denial Synonyms : severe After losing everything in a fire, Tim decided to live in spartan conditions, sleeping on the floor and owning as little furniture as a possible.

nonplussed

adjective: unsure how to act or respond Shirley was totally nonplussed when the angry motorist cut her off and then stuck his finger out the window. ++ non plus, is it negative or positive? I am confused!

intransigent

adjective: unwilling to change one's beliefs or course of action Synonyms : adamant , adamantine , inexorable Despite many calls for mercy, the judge remained intransigent, citing strict legal precedence. mne. intransigent = in-'not' + transact => won't do the transaction( change currency )

loath

adjective: unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom (usually followed by 'to') Synonyms : loth , reluctant, antipathetic , antipathetical , averse , indisposed I was [ ] to leave the concert before my favorite band finished playing.

loath

adjective: unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom (usually followed by 'to') Synonyms : loth , reluctant, antipathetic , antipathetical , averse , indisposed I was loath to leave the concert before my favorite band finished playing. Mne. I + Oath

taxing

adjective: use to the limit; exhaust Synonyms : burdensome , onerous The hike to the summit of Mt. Whitney was so taxing that I could barely speak or stand up. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study mne. Paying off the tax nowadays is not a easy one and is very burdensome

unstinting

adjective: very generous Synonyms : lavish , munificent , overgenerous , too-generous , unsparing , unstinted Helen is [ ] with her time, often spending hours at the house of a sick friend.

unstinting

adjective: very generous Synonyms : lavish , munificent , overgenerous , too-generous , unsparing , unstinted Helen is unstinting with her time, often spending hours at the house of a sick friend.

munificent

adjective: very generous Synonyms : lavish , overgenerous , too-generous , unsparing , unstinted , unstinting Uncle Charley was known for his munificence, giving all seven of his nephews lavish Christmas presents each year. mne. money+sufficient-when a person has sufficient money he is generous

splenetic

adjective: very irritable Synonyms : bristly , prickly , waspish Ever since the car accident, Frank has been unable to walk without a cane, and so he has become [ ] and unpleasant to be around.

splenetic

adjective: very irritable Synonyms : bristly , prickly , waspish Ever since the car accident, Frank has been unable to walk without a cane, and so he has become splenetic and unpleasant to be around.

dilatory

adjective: wasting time Lawyers use dilatory tactics so that it takes years before the case is actually decided. +delaytory person dilation process wases time

ponderous

adjective: weighed-down; moving slowly Synonyms : heavy , lumbering Laden with 20 kilograms of college text books, the freshman moved ponderously across the campus. Mnemonic: Remember POUND, so heavy

cohesive

adjective: well integrated, forming a united whole A well-written, cohesive essay will keep on topic at all times, never losing sight of the main argument. mne . co+hes+iveâ€"CO members of group HES(has) to STICK TOGTHER inorder to achieve a goal

illustrious

adjective: widely known and esteemed; having or conferring glory Synonyms : celebrated , famed , famous , far-famed , notable , noted , renowned Einstein was possibly the most illustrious scientist in recent history.

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quixotic

adjective: wildly idealistic; impractical Synonyms : romantic , wild-eyed For every thousand startups with quixotic plans to be the next big name in e-commerce, only a handful ever become profitable.

quixotic

adjective: wildly idealistic; impractical Synonyms : romantic , wild-eyed For every thousand startups with quixotic plans to be the next big name in e-commerce, only a handful ever become profitable. Mne. If you want QUICK + EXOTIC, then you are impractical.

audacious

adjective: willing to be bold in social situations or to take risks Synonyms : brave , dauntless , fearless , hardy , intrepid , unfearing As all of the other campers cowered in their tents, Bill, armed only with a flashlight, audaciously tracked down the bear that had raided their food.

malevolent

adjective: wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred Synonyms : evil , malefic , malign Villians are known for their malevolent nature, oftentimes inflicting cruetly on others just for enjoyment.

blatant

adjective: without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious Synonyms : blazing , conspicuous Allen was often punished in school for blatantly disrespecting teachers. mne. when u r blant u say everything so u are obvious to understand

conspicuous

adjective: without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious Synonyms : blatant , blazing, mne. Con(can)+ s(see) + the + pic(picture) --> can see the clear picture of the situation. So conspicuous means which can be easily seen

wanton

adjective: without check or limitation; showing no moral restraints to one's anger, desire, or appetites Synonyms : easy , light , loose , promiscuous , sluttish Due to wanton behavior and crude language, the drunk man was thrown out of the bar and asked to never return mne . WANT+TON....people who want tons of girls are characterless..

artless

adjective: without cunning or deceit Synonyms : uncultivated , uncultured Despite the president's seemingly artless speeches, he was a skilled and ruthless negotiator.

impeccable

adjective: without fault or error Synonyms : faultless , immaculate He was impeccably dressed in the latest fashion without a single crease or stain. mne. Picking on somebody means to finding faults. Hence Im Pickable means, no fault can be found

inarticulate

adjective: without or deprived of the use of speech or words Synonyms : unarticulate Although a brilliant economist, Professor Black was completely inarticulate, a terrible lecturer. jisko bolne ke liye articles (words) nahin mil rahe

evenhanded

adjective: without partiality Teachers often have trouble being evenhanded to all of their varied students.

unscrupulous

adjective: without scruples or principles scrupulous :characterized by extreme care and great effort In the courtroom, the lawyer was unscrupulous, using every manner of deceit and manipulation to secure a victory for himself. mne. it makes u think of sculpture and while building sculpture the worker has to be very careful, unscrupulous opposite of that

insidious

adjective: working in a subtle but destructive way Synonyms : pernicious , subtle Plaque is insidious: we cannot see it, but each day it eats away at our enamel, causing cavities and other dental problems. mne. insidious= inside+ hideous. think of something terrible, like a disease, hiding inside of the body

laudable

adjective: worthy of high praise Synonyms : applaudable , commendable , praiseworthy To say that Gandhi's actions were laudable is the greatest understatement; he overthrew an empire without violence. mne. think of "appLAUDABLE"

commendable

adjective: worthy of high praise Synonyms : applaudable , laudable , praiseworthy The efforts of the firefighters running into the burning building were commendable.

callow

adjective: young and inexperienced Synonyms : fledgling , unfledged Both Los Angeles and New York are known for [ ] out-of-towners hoping to make it big.

callow

adjective: young and inexperienced Synonyms : fledgling , unfledged Both Los Angeles and New York are known for callow out-of-towners hoping to make it big. Mnemonics : CAL(calories)+LOW(less).If we have less calories we look young and then we are YOUTH.

fledgling

adjective: young and inexperienced; describing any new participant in some activity Synonyms : callow , unfledged,entrant , fledgeling , freshman , neophyte , newbie , newcomer , starter, The current economic crisis is particularly difficult for fledgling businesses.

autonomously

adverb: In an autonomous or self-governing manner. Many of the factory workers are worried about being replaced by machines and computers that will work completely autonomously.

brusquely

adverb: in a blunt, direct manner Synonyms : bluffly , bluntly , flat out , roundly Not one for social pleasantries, the Chief of Staff would brusquely ask his subordinates anything he wanted, even coffee.

amply

adverb: more than is adequate Synonyms : fully The boat was amply supplied for its year at sea - no man would go hungry or thirst.

askance

adverb: with a look of suspicion or disapproval The old couple looked askance on the teenagers seated next to them, whispering to each other, "They've got rings through their noses and purple hair!" ++ with the youth doing something, the old couple grw in askance

affliction

anything causing great suffering

impertinent

being disrespectful; improperly forward or bold mne. IMproPER tenant(tinent) are rude and insolent we its ending words "tinent" sounds like tenant-> so whena imperial owner talks to his tenant he doesnt give any respect...

acrimony

bitterness and ill will mne. 'A' 'Crime' 4 'Money' is always rough and bitter !!! acerbic acid is bitter in taste

circumspect

careful and cautious before acting

circumspect

careful, cautious

parsimonious

extremely frugal; miser , excessively unwilling to spend mne. a person who is not willing to spend money from his purse - Purse = MY money!

erudite

having or showing profound knowledge Before the Internet, the library was typically where you would find erudite readers ++ ER (Engineer)-U-di(did)-IT(it)-E ..... you have gr8 knowledge if u becum an engineer.

parochial

narrowly restricted in scope or outlook mne. Having PARTIAL link this with paro....(of devdas)...whose parents were narrow in their outlook for devdas family , so they married her to someone else.

capacity

noun noun: the amount or volume something can hold ability (especially mental) The hotel is full to maximum capacity; there are no empty rooms. Few birds have the capacity to recognize themselves when looking in a mirror; most act as though there is a second bird behind the glass.

ingenuity

noun: The quality of being clever, original, and inventive. Synonyms : cleverness , ingeniousness , inventiveness Daedalus was famous for his ingenuity; he was able to fashion his son Icarus with a pair of wings, using wax to hold them together. mne. in genius = someone who thinks in genius way

idiosyncrasy

noun: a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual Synonyms : foible , mannerism Peggy's numerous idiosyncrasies include wearing mismatched shoes, laughing loudly to herself, and owning a pet aardvark. mne. Idiot in sync with the crazy ppl are idiosyncratic

foible

noun: a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual Synonyms : idiosyncrasy , mannerism When their new roommate sat staring at an oak tree for an hour, Marcia thought it indicated a mental problem, but Jeff assured her it was a harmless foible. Link - Foil me laga raha hai bal.. I think it is his foible.

jargon

noun: a characteristic language of a particular group Synonyms : argot , cant , lingo , patois , slang , vernacular To those with little training in medicine, the jargon of doctors can be very difficult to understand.

constituent

noun: a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes The mayor's constituents are no longer happy with her performance and plan to vote for another candidate in the upcoming election. noun: an abstract part of something Synonyms : component , element , factor , ingredient The constituents of the metal alloy are nickel, copper, and tin.

ploy

noun: a clever plan to turn a situation to one's advantage Synonyms : gambit,stratagem Dennis arranged an elaborate ploy, involving 14 different people lying for him in different situations, so that it could appear that he was meeting Mary completely by chance at the wedding reception. mne. ploy sounds like employ..so you employ people in your company to gain advantage over other companies.

egotist

noun: a conceited and self-centered person Synonyms : egoist , swellhead An egotist, Natasha had few friends because of her inability to talk about anything except her dream of becoming the next American Idol.

imbroglio

noun: a confusing and potentially embarrassing situation Synonyms : embroilment The chef cook-off featured one gourmand who had the unfortunate distinction of mixing the wrong broths, creating an imbroglio that diners would not soon forget.

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despot

noun: a cruel and oppressive dictator Synonyms : autocrat , tyrant The Emperor Claudius was regarded as a fair-minded leader; his successor, Nero, was an absolute [ ].

despot

noun: a cruel and oppressive dictator Synonyms : autocrat , tyrant The Emperor Claudius was regarded as a fair-minded leader; his successor, Nero, was an absolute despot.

melancholy

noun: a deep, long-lasting sadness Hamlet is a figure of tremendous melancholy: he doesn't have a truly cheerful scene throughout the entire play. mne. meli(dirty)+choly(skirt,frock)--bride got her choli dirty and so got gloomy due to that

canard

noun: a deliberately misleading fabrication The public will always be fooled by the media's [ ]s.

canard

noun: a deliberately misleading fabrication The public will always be fooled by the media's canards. Mne think of Kannad movie

anathema

noun: a detested person; the source of somebody's hate Synonyms : bete noire Hundreds of years ago, Galileo was anathema to the church; today the church is anathema to some on the left side of the political spectrum.

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conundrum

noun: a difficult problem Synonyms : brain-teaser , enigma , riddle Computers have helped solve some of the mathematical conundrums which have puzzled man for many centuries. mne. this rock start got only one "drum", how he is going to do the show!! It's a difficult situation

malady

noun: a disease or sickness Synonyms : illness , sickness , unwellness The town was struck by a malady throughout the winter that left most people sick in bed for two weeks.

umbrage

noun: a feeling of anger caused by being offended Synonyms : offence , offense Since he was so in love with her, he took umbrage at her comments, even though she had only meant to gently tease him.

umbrage

noun: a feeling of anger caused by being offended Synonyms : offence , offense Since he was so in love with her, he took umbrage at her comments, even though she had only meant to gently tease him. RAGE means anger

presentiment

noun: a feeling of evil to come Synonyms : boding , foreboding , premonition On the night that Lincoln would be fatally shot, his wife had a presentiment about going to Ford's Theater, but Lincoln persuaded her that everything would be fine. Mnemonics- sentiment means feeling or perciving. presentiment means feeling before hand about the future.

solicitude

noun: a feeling of excessive concern I walked to his house in the rain to make sure he had enough to eat while he was sick, but he seemed not to appreciate my [ ].

solicitude

noun: a feeling of excessive concern Synonyms : solicitousness I walked to his house in the rain to make sure he had enough to eat while he was sick, but he seemed not to appreciate my solicitude. Mne. people who like to stay in SOLITUDE (alone) are caring.

euphoria

noun: a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation Synonyms : euphory The euphoria of winning her first gold medal in the 100 meter dash overwhelmed Shelly-Ann Fraser and she wept tears of immense joy. mne. relate it to an album released by the Euphoria band....in which most of the songs give a message to live happily

charlatan

noun: a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes Synonyms : mountebank You may call him a "motivational speaker," but I call him a charlatan--he doesn't have any idea what he's really talking about.

juggernaut

noun: a force that cannot be stopped Synonyms : steamroller Napoleon was considered a juggernaut until he decided to invade Russia in winter; after which, his once indomitable army was decimated by cold and famine.

panegyric

noun: a formal expression of praise Synonyms : encomium , eulogy , paean , pean Dave asked Andrew to do just a simple toast, but Andrew launched into a full panegyric, enumerating a complete list of Dave's achievements and admirable qualities. MNEMONIC :- If you take PAIN to write lYRICs for a song, you will be praised.

contingent

noun: a gathering of persons representative of some larger group A small contingent of those loyal to the king have gathered around the castle to defend it. adjective: determined by conditions or circumstances that follow Whether the former world champions can win again this year is contingent upon none of its star players getting injured. mne. CONTINGENT=>CONTESTANTs from different countries appeared in Olympics

curmudgeon

noun: a grouchy, surly person Since Uncle Mike was the family curmudgeon, each Thanksgiving he was plied with copious amounts of wine, in the hope that he would become less grouchy.

curmudgeon

noun: a grouchy, surly person Since Uncle Mike was the family curmudgeon, each Thanksgiving he was plied with copious amounts of wine, in the hope that he would become less grouchy. Mne. Car mud mein gone. Driver becomes grouchy.

paucity

noun: a lack of something Synonyms : dearth There is a paucity of jobs hiring today that require menial skills, since most jobs have either been automated or outsourced.

dearth

noun: a lack or shortage Synonyms : famine , shortage,paucity I am surprised by the dearth of fast food chains; this is America and I assumed they were on every street.

myriad

noun: a large indefinite number Synonyms : countless , infinite , innumerable , innumerous , multitudinous , numberless , uncounted , unnumberable , unnumbered , unnumerable There are a myriad of internet sites hawking pills that claim to boost energy for hours on end. mne. like pyramid.. huge number of years since it was built The PYRAMID consist of a huge pile of rocks = a MYRIAD of rocks

dissolution

noun: a living full of debauchery and indulgence in sensual pleasure Synonyms : dissipation , licentiousness , looseness , profligacy Many Roman emperors were known for their [ ], indulging in unspeakable desires of the flesh.

dissolution

noun: a living full of debauchery and indulgence in sensual pleasure Synonyms : dissipation , licentiousness , looseness , profligacy Many Roman emperors were known for their dissolution, indulging in unspeakable desires of the flesh.

gambit

noun: a maneuver or risk in a game or conversation, designed to secure an advantage Synonyms : ploy , stratagem Randy played a gambit, telling his boss that he would leave at the end of the week if he didn't get a raise. Mnemonics: GAMBIT > In a GAMe you have to GAMBle a BIT to win!

label

noun: a name or phrase given to a group of things to identify them (often negative) verb: to give a label to something Synonyms : mark , tag The meaning of the label ""punk"" has changed greatly in the last 30 years. Children are often unkind and label others who look different as outsiders.

mendicant

noun: a pauper who lives by begging Synonyms : beggar Tolstoy was an aristocrat, but he strove to understand the Christianity of the Russian peasants by wandering among them as a [ ].

mendicant

noun: a pauper who lives by begging Synonyms : beggar Tolstoy was an aristocrat, but he strove to understand the Christianity of the Russian peasants by wandering among them as a mendicant. MNEMONIC :- Mandi mein Chant karta hua beggar.

respite

noun: a pause from doing something (as work) Synonyms : break , recess , time out,relief , rest , rest period Every afternoon, the small company has a respite in which workers play foosball (table football) or board games.

savvy

noun: a perceptive understanding Synonyms : apprehension , discernment , understanding Although a great CEO, he did not have the political savvy to win the election. verb: get the meaning of something Synonyms : apprehend , compass , comprehend , dig , get the picture , grasp , grok The student savvies the meaning of astrophysics with little effort. adjective: well-informed or perceptive With his savvy business partner, the company was able to turn a profit within a year.

raconteur

noun: a person skilled in telling anecdotes Synonyms : anecdotist Jude is entertaining, but he is no raconteur: beyond the handful of amusing stories he has memorized, he has absolutely no spontaneous story-telling ability.

misogynist

noun: a person who dislikes women in particular Synonyms : woman hater Many have accused Hemingway of being a quiet misogynist, but recently unearthed letters argue against this belief. mne. mis=to hate, and gyne=female as in gyneocologist

apostate

arriviste

noun: a person who has recently reached a position of power; a social climber Synonyms : nouveau-riche , parvenu , upstart The city center was aflutter with arrivistes who each tried to outdo one another with their ostentatious sports cars and chic evening dress.

parvenu

noun: a person who has suddenly become wealthy, but not socially accepted as part of a higher class Synonyms : arriviste , nouveau-riche , upstart The theater was full of parvenus who each thought that they were surrounded by true aristocrats.

heretic

noun: a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion) Synonyms : misbeliever , religious outcast Though everybody at the gym told Mikey to do cardio before weights, Mikey was a heretic and always did the reverse. mne . Heretical - HERE -tical Remember HERE means now or what is current. A HEREtic will not agree with HERE or what is orthodox. when someone doesnt belive u n rejescts the bleive u say " HERE u r being a dick (tic)

sybarite

noun: a person who indulges in luxury Synonyms : voluptuary Despite the fact that he'd maxed out fifteen credit cards, Max was still a sybarite at heart: when the police found him, he was at a $1,000 an hour spa in Manhattan, getting a facial treatment.

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proponent

noun: a person who supports an idea, plan, or cause Synonyms : advocate , advocator , exponent Proponents talk about all the good new jobs that will be created by more exports; opponents talk about all the good jobs lost to imports.

jingoist

noun: a person who thinks that their country should be at war Synonyms : chauvinist , flag-waver , hundred-percenter , jingo , patrioteer In the days leading up to war, a nation typically breaks up into the two opposing camps: doves, who do their best to avoid war, and jingoists, who are only too eager to wave national flags from their vehicles and vehemently denounce those who do not do the same.

sycophant

noun: a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage Synonyms : ass-kisser , crawler , lackey , toady The CEO was unaware of the damaging consequences of his choices, largely because he surrounded himself with sycophants who would never dare criticize him. mne. sycophant.....split it like .....syco(sounds like psycho)+phan...sounds like FAN.......SO JUST IMAGINE a PSYCHO FAN of yours in yours who want to please you in whatever way..by flattering..or by bootliking.....just to gain your favour

corollary

atavism

noun: a reappearance of an earlier characteristic; throwback Synonyms : reversion , throwback Much of the modern art movement was an [ ] to a style of art found only in small villages through Africa and South America.

atavism

noun: a reappearance of an earlier characteristic; throwback Synonyms : reversion , throwback Much of the modern art movement was an atavism to a style of art found only in small villages through Africa and South America. Mnemonic: by ATAVISM you should remember AVATAR, i.e. you are an avatar(incarnation) of one of your ancestors...

stipend

noun: a regular allowance (of money) He was hoping for a monthly allowance loan from the government, but after no such stipend was forthcoming he realized he would have to seek other means of paying for his college tuition.

simulacrum

noun: a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture) Synonyms : effigy , image The Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center showcases a [ ] of all the present and approved buildings in the city of Shanghai. noun: a bad imitation The early days of computer graphics made real people into a [ ] that now seems comical.

simulacrum

noun: a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture) Synonyms : effigy , image The Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center showcases a simulacrum of all the present and approved buildings in the city of Shanghai. noun: a bad imitation The early days of computer graphics made real people into a simulacrum that now seems comical. Mne: SIMULATION

reprisal

perquisite

noun: a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right) Synonyms : exclusive right , prerogative , privilege Even as the dishwasher at the French restaurant, Josh quickly learned that he had the perquisite of being able to eat terrific food for half the price diners would pay. mne. Perquisites , pre(in advanced ) reserved seat(site)

aphorism

noun: a short instructive saying about a general truth Synonyms : apophthegm , apothegm Nietzsche was known for using aphorisms, sometimes encapsulating a complex philosophical thought in a mere sentence.

maxim

noun: a short saying expressing a general truth Synonyms : axiom Johnson initially suggests that the secret to business can be summarized in a single maxim but then requires a 300-page book to explain exactly what he means. Link - Maxim= for maximum you will say max.. it is a short rule of saying maximum

apothegm

noun: a short, pithy instructive saying Synonyms : aphorism , apophthegm Winston Churchill is famous for many apothegms, but this might be his most famous: "It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried." Mnemonic: In movie reviews, the THEME of a movie is described with an APOTHEGM

pittance

noun: a small amount (of money) Vinny's uncle beamed smugly about how he'd offered his nephew fifty dollars for his Harvard tuition; even twice the amount would have been a mere pittance. mne. PIT<->TIP(to waiter) small amount of money

modicum

noun: a small or moderate or token amount If my sister had even a modicum of sense, she wouldn't be engaged to that barbarian.

solecism

noun: a socially awkward or tactless act Synonyms : faux pas , gaffe , gaucherie , slip Mother Anna was always on guard against any solecism from her children and scolded them immediately if any of them talked out of place in public. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

solecism

gaffe

noun: a socially awkward or tactless act Synonyms : faux pas , gaucherie , slip , solecism In a famous gaffe, Vice President Quayle attempted to correct the spelling of a grade school student, only to find that the child was correct.

gaffe

tumult

noun: a state of chaos, noise and confusion Synonyms : garboil , tumultuousness , uproar,commotion , din , ruckus , ruction , rumpus Riots broke out just in front of our apartment building, and the tumult continued late into the night. mne. tu+mu = tu tu main main

enmity

noun: a state of deep-seated ill-will Synonyms : antagonism , hostility Charles rude remark toward Sarah yesterday was due to his illness, not due to any real enmity toward Sarah.

flux

noun: a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) Ever since Elvira resigned as the head of marketing, everything about our sales strategy has been in a state of flux. + flux means flow, something that flows, undergoes through change.

prognostication

noun: a statement made about the future Synonyms : forecasting , foretelling , prediction When the Senator was asked about where the negotiations would lead, he said that any guess he could make would be an unreliable prognostication.

martinet

noun: a strict disciplinarian Synonyms : disciplinarian , moralist The job seemed perfect to Rebecca, until she found out that her boss was a total martinet; after each project the boss would come by to scrutinize - and inevitably criticize - every little detail of the work Rebecca had done.

broadside

noun: a strong verbal attack Synonyms : bill , broadsheet , circular , flier , flyer , handbill , throwaway Political [ ]s are usually strongest in the weeks leading up to a national election.

broadside

noun: a strong verbal attack Synonyms : bill , broadsheet , circular , flier , flyer , handbill , throwaway Political broadsides are usually strongest in the weeks leading up to a national election. Mne. Think of ROAD SIDE boys

diatribe

noun: a strong verbal attack against a person or institution Synonyms : fulmination Steve's mom launched into a diatribe during the PTA meeting, contending that the school was little more than a daycare in which students stare at the wall and teachers stare at the chalkboard.

polemic

noun: a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something. The professor launched into a polemic, claiming that Freudian theory was a pack of lies that absolutely destroyed European literary theory. +poll mic attack ++pgave polemic against opposition during elections

nuance

noun: a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude Because of the nuances involved in this case, I hired an outside consultant to advice us and help. ++ nuance=new+anci c(book).....no much difference between old and new editions...

quisling

platitude

noun: a trite or obvious remark Synonyms : banality , bromide , cliche , commonplace The professor argued that many statements regarded as wise in previous times, such as the Golden Rule, are now regarded as mere platitudes. mne. flat + attitude: something flat does not attract us as it is very common. So you will obviously give trite remarks

bromide

noun: a trite or obvious remark Synonyms : banality , cliche , commonplace , platitude Instead of sharing his umbrella, the cheeky stranger offered Martha the following [ ]: "Looks like it's raining."

bromide

noun: a trite or obvious remark Synonyms : banality , cliche , commonplace , platitude Instead of sharing his umbrella, the cheeky stranger offered Martha the following bromide: "Looks like it's raining."

conflagration

noun: a very intense and uncontrolled fire Synonyms : inferno In the summer months, [ ]s are not uncommon in the southwest, do to the heat and lack of rain.

conflagration

noun: a very intense and uncontrolled fire Synonyms : inferno In the summer months, conflagrations are not uncommon in the southwest, do to the heat and lack of rain.

melee

noun: a wild, confusing fight or struggle Synonyms : battle royal , scrimmage After enduring daily taunts about my name, I became enraged and pummeled the schoolyard bully and his sycophantic friends in a brutal melee. mne. sounds like Bruce Lee...famous for his fights

epigram

noun: a witty saying Synonyms : quip My favorite [ ] from Mark Twain is "A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn no other way."

epigram

noun: a witty saying Synonyms : quip My favorite epigram from Mark Twain is "A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn no other way." Mnemonic: Epic+gram(short)....hence epigram is a short witty poem, maxim.....

invective

noun: abusive or denunciatory language Synonyms : vitriol , vituperation The Internet has unleashed the invectives in many of us; many people post stinging criticism on the comments section underneath newspaper articles or YouTube videos.

invective

vitriol

noun: abusive or venomous language used to express blame or bitter deep-seated ill will Synonyms : invective , vituperation His [ ] spewed forth from a deep-seated racism that consumed his whole life.

vitriol

noun: abusive or venomous language used to express blame or bitter deep-seated ill will Synonyms : invective , vituperation His vitriol spewed forth from a deep-seated racism that consumed his whole life.

audacity

noun: aggressive boldness in social situations Synonyms : audaciousness , temerity She surprised her colleagues by having the audacity to publically criticize the findings of an distinguished scientist.

collusion

noun: agreement on a secret plot Synonyms : connivance Many have argued that Lee Harvey Oswald, JFK's assassin, was in collusion with other criminals; others maintain that Oswald was a lone gunman.

perfidy

noun: an act of deliberate betrayal; a breach of a trust, the state of being deceitful and untrustworthy Synonyms : betrayal , treachery , treason,perfidious , treachery The lowest circles in Dante's Inferno were for those who had practiced perfidy, and among these, the very lowest was for those, such as Judas, who had been treacherous to one of their benefactors. mne. per+ fidy=without fidelity i.e cheat upon ur partner...in general cheat or breach something

enormity

noun: an act of extreme wickedness Synonyms : outrageousness The [ ] of Pol Pot's regime is hard to capture in words--within months hundreds of thousands of Cambodians lost their lives. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

redress

noun: an act of making something right Synonyms : remediation , remedy Barry forgot his wife's birthday two years in a row, and was only able to redress his oversight by surprising his wife with a trip to Tahiti. mne. if someone is looking bad she will redress to correct her mistake of choosing bad dress

bastardization

noun: an act that debases or corrupts Synonyms : bastardisation The movie World War Z is a complete bastardization of the book with little more in common than zombies and a title.

bastardization

noun: an act that debases or corrupts The movie World War Z is a complete [ ] of the book with little more in common than zombies and a title.

junta

noun: an aggressive takeover by a group (usually military) As dangerous of a threat as North Korea is, some analysts believe that were a junta suddenly to gain power, it could be even more unpredictable and bellicose than the current leadership mne. In hindi janta refers to people, the people chose the politician with there vote

dilettante

noun: an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge Synonyms : dabbler , sciolist,dilettanteish , dilettantish , sciolistic Fred has no formal medical training; while he likes to claim authority on medical issues, he is little more than a dilettante mne. If you move the 'di' to the end of the word, you can get 'let ants die', which someone who kept an ant farm for superficial reasons would do

row

noun: an angry dispute Synonyms : dustup , quarrel , run-in , words , wrangle The Prime Minister looked very foolish after his [ ] with the foreign dignitary was caught on video and posted on youtube. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

row

noun: an angry dispute Synonyms : dustup , quarrel , run-in , words , wrangle The Prime Minister looked very foolish after his row with the foreign dignitary was caught on video and posted on youtube. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

presumption

noun: an assumption that is taken for granted Synonyms : given , precondition When Mr. Baker found out the family car was gone, he acted under the presumption that his rebellious son had taken the car, calling his son's phone and yelling at him; only later did Mr. Baker realize that Mrs. Baker had simply gone out to get her nails done. noun: audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to The new neighbor quickly gained a reputation for her presumption; she had invited herself to several neighbors' homes, often stopping over at inopportune times and asking for a drink.

accolade

noun: an award or praise granted as a special honor Synonyms : award , honor , honour , laurels Jean Paul-Sartre was not a fan of accolades, and as such, he refused to accept the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1964. mne. it sounds like chocolate.. parents accolade if kids do home work properly

alacrity

precedent

noun: an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time Synonyms : case in point The principal explained that even though one student had done modelling work outside of school, the outfits that student wore in those photographs in no way established a precedent for what could be worn at school dances. mne. precedent == pre(before)+ cedent(incedent), an incident happened before which will decide the following incident.

glut

noun: an excessive supply Synonyms : oversupply , surfeit The Internet offers such a glut of news related stories that many find it difficult to know which story to read first. verb: supply with an excess of Synonyms : flood , oversupply In the middle of economic crises, hiring managers find their inboxes glutted with resumes.

dispensation

noun: an exemption from a rule or obligation Since her father is a billionaire, she is given dispensation from many of the school's policies. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

dispensation

intimation

noun: an indirect suggestion Synonyms : breath , hint At first the hostess tried intimation, praising the benefits of cutlery; when Cecil continued eating with his hands, the hostess told him to use a fork at dinner.

antipathy

noun: an intense feeling of dislike or aversion Maria had an antipathy for tour groups, often bolting to the other side of the museum as soon as she saw a chaperone leading a group of wide-eyed tourists. ++opp sympathy

sinecure

noun: an office that involves minimal duties The position of Research Director is a sinecure: the job entails almost no responsibilities, nor does the person in that position have to answer to anyone.

sinecure

semblance

noun: an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading Synonyms : color , colour , gloss While the banker maintained a semblance of respectability in public, those who knew him well were familiar with his many crimes.

semblance

reservation

noun: an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly Synonyms : arriere pensee , mental reservation I was initially excited by the idea of a trip to Washington, D.C. but now that I have read about the high crime statistics there, I have some reservations. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

litany

noun: any long and tedious account of something Mr. Rogers spoke to a Senate committee and did not give a litany of reasons to keep funding the program, but instead, appealed to the basic human decency of all present.

litany

empiricism

noun: any method that derives knowledge from experience, used in experimental science as a way to gain insight and knowledge Synonyms : [ ]st philosophy , sensationalism [ ] does not always lead to knowledge; an experience or experiment may raise more questions than it answers.

empiricism

noun: any method that derives knowledge from experience, used in experimental science as a way to gain insight and knowledge Synonyms : empiricist philosophy , sensationalism Empiricism does not always lead to knowledge; an experience or experiment may raise more questions than it answers. Mnemonic: empiricism comes from empirical

effrontery

noun: audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to Synonyms : assumption , presumption , presumptuousness The skateboarders acted with effrontery, skating through the church grounds and spray-painting signs warning trespassers.

prolixity

noun: boring verbosity Synonyms : long-windedness , prolixness , windiness , wordiness I loved my grandfather dearly, but his prolixity would put me to sleep, regardless of the topic.

prolixity

noun: boring verbosity Synonyms : long-windedness , prolixness , windiness , wordiness I loved my grandfather dearly, but his prolixity would put me to sleep, regardless of the topic. Mne. complexity. complex words are difficult

sangfroid

noun: calmness or poise in difficult situations The hostage negotiator exhibited a sangfroid that oftentimes was more menacing than the sword at his throat, or the gun at his head.

vicissitude

noun: change in one's circumstances, usually for the worse Even great rulers have their vicissitudes - massive kingdoms have diminished overnight, and once beloved kings have faced the scorn of angry masses.

tact

noun: consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense Synonyms : tactfulness In a tremendous display of tact, Shelly was able to maintain a strong friendship with Marcia, even though Marcia's husband, Frank, confessed to finding Shelly more attractive than Marcia.

graft

noun: corruption, usually through bribery In countries with rampant graft, getting a driver's license can require no more than paying an official. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study Mne. sounds like crapt>corrupt

veneer

noun: covering consisting of a thin superficial layer that hides the underlying substance Mark Twain referred to the Victorian Period in America as the "Gilded Age", implying the ample moral corruption that lay beneath a mere veneer of respectability mne. surface of PANEER is very VANEER

exegesis

noun: critical explanation or analysis, especially of a text The Bible is fertile ground for exegesis - over the past five centuries there have been as many interpretations as there are pages in the Old Testament.

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artifice

noun: cunning tricks used to deceive others Synonyms : ruse The mayoral candidates both spent much of the campaign accusing each other of [ ]s designed to mislead the voting public.

artifice

noun: cunning tricks used to deceive others Synonyms : ruse The mayoral candidates both spent much of the campaign accusing each other of artifices designed to mislead the voting public. Mne. ARTIFICial things will trick to deceive

duplicity

truculence

noun: defiant aggressiveness Synonyms : truculency When the boss confronted Aaron about his earlier remarks, Aaron responded with utter truculence, simply throwing a glass of water in the boss' face and walking away. Mnemonic: truck means aggressiveness

truculence

noun: defiant aggressiveness When the boss confronted Aaron about his earlier remarks, Aaron responded with utter [ ], simply throwing a glass of water in the boss' face and walking away.

turpitude

noun: depravity; a depraved act During his reign, Caligula indulged in unspeakable sexual practices, so it not surprising that he will forever be remembered for his turpitude.

turpitude

noun: depravity; a depraved act During his reign, Caligula indulged in unspeakable sexual practices, so it not surprising that he will forever be remembered for his turpitude. Mnemonic: TAPORI+Attitude, morally corrpted

decimation

noun: destroying or killing a large part of the population The decimation after atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is incomprehensible. mne, deci [means 10]mate[in ,chess mate means killing a king]so it sound like killing a king in every 10 people,so to kill a king u have to kill 10 persons.so ie make killing at huge amount.

panache

noun: distinctive and stylish elegance Synonyms : dash , elan , flair , style Jim, with his typical panache, came to the wedding reception with a top hat, a cane, and a long cape covered in sequins. mne. it reminds of the movie FASHION, all de top models were from panache (panash) ..therefore you can relate it to stylish way of dressing

apotheosis

noun: exaltation to divine status; the highest point of development Synonyms : ideal , nonesuch , nonpareil , nonsuch , paragon , saint,deification , exaltation As difficult as it is to imagine, the apotheosis of Mark Zuckerberg's career, many believe, is yet to come.

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largess

noun: extreme generosity and giving Synonyms : largesse , magnanimity , munificence , openhandedness Uncle Frank was known for his largess, so his nephew was sad when he did not receive a present for his birthday. mne. largess=Large+S+S==> Large Social Service. that is Gift to society

jingoism

noun: fanatical patriotism Synonyms : chauvinism , superpatriotism , ultranationalism North Korea maintains intense control over its population through a combination of jingoism and cult of personality. mne. jin(that alladin one) had extreme and uncontrolled loyalty towards his master

chauvinism

noun: fanatical patriotism; belief that one's group/cause is superior to all other groups/causes Synonyms : jingoism , superpatriotism , ultranationalism Vegetarians argue that man is [ ]stic in his belief that animals do not consciously feel the pain we humans do. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

chauvinism

noun: fanatical patriotism; belief that one's group/cause is superior to all other groups/causes Synonyms : jingoism , superpatriotism , ultranationalism Vegetarians argue that man is chauvinistic in his belief that animals do not consciously feel the pain we humans do. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

temerity

noun: fearless daring Synonyms : audaciousness , audacity No child has the temerity to go in the rundown house at the end of the street and see if it is haunted. Mnemonic: Temerity (boldness) is the opposite of timidity, which means fear or shyness.

aplomb

noun: great coolness and composure under strain Synonyms : assuredness , cool , poise , sang-froid Nancy acted with [ ] during dangerous situations--she once calmly climbed up an oak tree to save a cat.

aplomb

noun: great coolness and composure under strain Synonyms : assuredness , cool , poise , sang-froid Nancy acted with aplomb during dangerous situations--she once calmly climbed up an oak tree to save a cat. Mne. Think of bomb squad

cupidity

noun: greed for money Synonyms : avarice , avariciousness , covetousness Some believe people that amassing as much wealth as possible is the meaning to life - yet they often realize that cupidity brings anything but happiness.

asperity

noun: harshness of manner Synonyms : sharpness The editor was known for his asperity, often sending severe letters of rejection to amateur writers.

asperity

noun: harshness of manner Synonyms : sharpness The editor was known for his asperity, often sending severe letters of rejection to amateur writers. Mnemonics: aspiri + ty : aspiriN; ASPIRIN - IS given when there is SEVERE pAIN OR headache;

panacea

noun: hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; a universal solution Synonyms : catholicon , cure-all , nostrum While the company credit card has made most large purchases easier, it is no [ ]: some smaller basic transactions still must be conducted in cash.

panacea

noun: hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; a universal solution Synonyms : catholicon , cure-all , nostrum While the company credit card has made most large purchases easier, it is no panacea: some smaller basic transactions still must be conducted in cash.

inequity

noun: injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards Synonyms : unfairness After decades of racial [ ], the "separate but equal" doctrine was successfully overturned.

inequity

noun: injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards Synonyms : unfairness After decades of racial inequity, the "separate but equal" doctrine was successfully overturned.

probity

noun: integrity, strong moral principles The ideal politician would have the probity to lead, but reality gravely falls short of the ideal of morally upright leaders.

schadenfreude

noun: joy from watching the suffering of others From his warm apartment window, Stanley reveled in schadenfreude as he laughed at the figures below, huddled together in the arctic chill.

insouciance

noun: lack of concern Synonyms : carefreeness , lightheartedness , lightsomeness Surprisingly, Hank had become a high-powered CEO; his high school friends remembered him as "Hanky Panky", who shrugged off each failed class with insouciance.

insouciance

noun: lack of concern Synonyms: carefreeness, lightheartedness, lightsomeness Surprisingly, Hank had become a high-powered CEO; his high school friends remembered him as "Hanky Panky", who shrugged off each failed class with insouciance. Mne. In (inegative prefix) + Sushi is a delicate dish. Not handling it properly is ignorance.

raillery

noun: light teasing Synonyms : backchat , banter , give-and-take The new recruit was not bothered by the [ ], finding most of it light-hearted and good-natured.

raillery

noun: light teasing Synonyms : backchat , banter , give-and-take The new recruit was not bothered by the raillery, finding most of it light-hearted and good-natured.

paragon

noun: model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal Synonyms : apotheosis , ideal , nonesuch , nonpareil , nonsuch , saint Even with the rise of Kobe Bryant, many still believe that Michael Jordon is the [ ] for basketball players. noun: an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept Synonyms : beau ideal , idol , perfection Some say that Athens was the [ ] of democracy, but these people often forget that slaves and women were still not allowed to vote.

paragon

noun: model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal Synonyms : apotheosis , ideal , nonesuch , nonpareil , nonsuch , saint Even with the rise of Kobe Bryant, many still believe that Michael Jordon is the paragon for basketball players. noun: an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept Synonyms : beau ideal , idol , perfection Some say that Athens was the paragon of democracy, but these people often forget that slaves and women were still not allowed to vote.

aesthete

noun: one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art and nature Synonyms : esthete A true aesthete, Marty would spend hours at the Guggenheim Museum, staring at the same Picasso.

spendthrift

noun: one who spends money extravagantly Synonyms : scattergood , spend-all , spender Taking weekly trips to Vegas, Megan was a spendthrift whose excesses eventually caught up to her. mne. opposite of thrifty

hauteur

noun: overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors Synonyms : arrogance , haughtiness , high-handedness , lordliness As soon as she won the lottery, Alice begin displaying a hauteur to her friends, calling them dirty-clothed peasants behind their backs.

hubris

noun: overbearing pride or presumption Bill Clinton was criticized for his hubris, since he believed he could get away with anything once in the White House.

hubris

noun: overbearing pride or presumption Bill Clinton was criticized for his hubris, since he believed he could get away with anything once in the White House. Mne. A person RAISEd in a HUB(city centre), will be arrogant

decorum

noun: propriety in manners and conduct Synonyms : decorousness "You will obey the rules of decorum for this courtroom or spend the night in a jail cell," said the judge to the prosecutor. mne. decorum -- decoration . If something is decorated everything is in order and in good manner.

gumption

noun: resourcefulness and determination Synonyms : backbone , grit , guts , moxie , sand Wallace Stegner lamented the lack of gumption in the U.S. during the sixties, claiming that no young person knew the value of work.

resource

noun: some saved material that can be used for a purpose (especially money, anything used to make energy such as oil, or information sources such as books) Many of the richest countries have surprisingly few natural resources and must buy oil or gas from other countries. Never forget to make use of the library during your studies; it's full of great resources.

tyro

noun: someone new to a field or activity Synonyms : beginner , initiate , novice , tiro All great writers, athletes, and artists were [ ]s at one time—unknown, clumsy, and unskilled with much to learn.

tyro

noun: someone new to a field or activity Synonyms : beginner , initiate , novice , tiro All great writers, athletes, and artists were tyros at one time—unknown, clumsy, and unskilled with much to learn. Mne. Try Koro, you're novice

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maverick

noun: someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action Officer Kelly was a maverick, rarely following police protocols or adopting the conventions for speech common among his fellow officers. ++maverick rick ricky ponting bold decisionns

pundit

noun: someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field Synonyms : initiate , learned person , savant Steven Pinker's credentials are unquestioned as a pundit; he has taught at MIT and Stanford, teaches at Harvard, and has published a number of influential books on cognition, language, and psychology. mne. A pandit is scholar

boon

noun: something beneficial to a specific person, entity, or cause Synonyms : blessing Modern technology has been a boon to the travel industry. adjective: very close and convivial He was a boon companion to many, and will be sadly missed.

chimera

noun: something desired or wished for but is only an illusion and impossible to achieve Many believe that a world free of war is a [ ]—a dream that ignores humanity's violent tendencies.

chimera

noun: something desired or wished for but is only an illusion and impossible to achieve Many believe that a world free of war is a chimera—a dream that ignores humanity's violent tendencies. Mne. Think of DSLR CAMERA, which is desired or wished

subterfuge

noun: something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity Synonyms : blind Finally deciding to abandon all subterfuge, Arthur revealed to Cindy everything about his secret affair over the past two years. Mnemonics: fuge means to emit, as in centrifuge. sub (internally) + ter (terrible) + fuge (throw out) i.e., internally terrible but externally not.

palimpsest

noun: something that has been changed numerous times but on which traces of former iterations can still be seen The downtown was a palimpsest of the city's checkered past: a new Starbucks had opened up next to an abandoned, shuttered building, and a freshly asphalted road was inches away from a pothole large enough to swallow a small dog.

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anachronism

noun: something that is inappropriate for the given time period (usually something old). Synonyms : misdating , mistiming Dressed in 15th century clothing each day, Edward was a walking [ ].

anomaly

noun: something that is not normal, standard, or expected After finding an anomaly in the data, she knew that she would have to conduct her experiment again. ++not n

constraint

noun: something that limits or restricts Synonyms : restraint We don't have many resources, so we'll have to work with some very tight constraints.

anodyne

noun: something that soothes or relieves pain Synonyms : analgesic , pain pill , painkiller Muzak, which is played in department stores, is intended to be an anodyne, but is often so cheesy and over-the-top that customers become irritated. adjective: inoffensive Synonyms : analgesic , analgetic Wilbur enjoyed a spicy Mexican breakfast, but Jill preferred a far more anodyne meal in the mornings.

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exemplar

noun: something to be imitated Synonyms : example , good example , model Lena's homework is on the wall because it is an exemplar of clean, neat, and thoughtful work. Mnemonic: it sonds like an example...model

tribulation

noun: something, especially an event, that causes difficulty and suffering Synonyms : trial , visitation As of 2013, nearly 1.5 million Syrians have fled their country hoping to escape the tribulations of a civil war tearing their country to pieces. mne. TRIBes of our nATION undergo only suffering and distress.

celerity

noun: speed, rapidity Synonyms : quickness , rapidity , rapidness , speediness We aim to respond to customers' questions with celerity and accuracy, with no longer than a 24 hour wait time.

celerity

noun: speed, rapidity Synonyms : quickness , rapidity , rapidness , speediness We aim to respond to customers' questions with celerity and accuracy, with no longer than a 24 hour wait time. Mne. Derived from acCELERate

zeitgeist

noun: spirit of the times Each decade has its own zeitgeist - the 1990's was a prosperous time in which the promise of the American Dream never seemed more palpable.

quandary

noun: state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options Synonyms : dilemma Steve certainly is in a quandary: if he doesn't call Elaine, she will blame him for everything, but if he does call her, the evidence of where he currently is could cost him his job. mne. quantary relates to quantum physics,which is so complex that it leaves you in DILEMMA about the UNCERTAINITY of photon

chagrin

noun: strong feelings of embarrassment Synonyms : humiliation , mortification Much to the timid writer's [ ], the audience chanted his name until he came back on the stage. verb: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride o Synonyms : abase , humble , humiliate , mortify She never cared what others said about her appearance but was [ ]ed by the smallest comment from her mother.

credulity

noun: tendency to believe readily Virginia's wide-eyed credulity as a five-year old was replaced by suspicion after she learned that Santa Claus didn't really exist. mne. credibility means belief on proved evidences and credulity means believing too easily

access

noun: the ability to go into (when somebody or something must allow you to enter) Synonyms : accession , admission , admittance , entree verb: to go into something when allowed to enter Only students have access to the university library. There is a large amount of oil under the ice, but we have not be able to access it.

resignation

noun: the acceptance of something unpleasant that can't be avoided Synonyms : surrender Since Jack could not think of a convincing reason why he had to miss the seminar, he attended it with a sense of resignation. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

verisimilitude

noun: the appearance of truth All bad novels are bad for numerous reasons; all good novels are good for their [ ] of reality, placing the readers in a world that resembles the one they know.

verisimilitude

noun: the appearance of truth All bad novels are bad for numerous reasons; all good novels are good for their verisimilitude of reality, placing the readers in a world that resembles the one they know.

malapropism

noun: the confusion of a word with another word that sounds similar Synonyms : malaprop Whenever I looked glum, my mother would offer to share "an amusing antidote" with me - an endearing malapropism of "anecdote" that never failed to cheer me up.

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contrition

noun: the feeling of remorse or guilt that comes from doing something bad Those who show contrition during their prison terms--especially when under review by a parole board--often get shortened sentences. ++contrite heart

denouement

noun: the final resolution of the many strands of a literary or dramatic work; the outcome of a complex sequence of events At the denouement of the movie, all questions were answered, and the true identity of the robber was revealed.

pinnacle

noun: the highest point Synonyms : acme , elevation , height , meridian , peak , summit , superlative , tiptop , top At its pinnacle, the Roman Empire extended across most of the landmass of Eurasia, a feat not paralleled to the rise of the British Empire in the 18th and 19th century.

apogee

noun: the highest point Synonyms : culmination The apogee of the Viennese style of music, Mozart's music continues to mesmerize audiences well into the 21st century. Mnemonic: A peek, apex

pith

noun: the most essential part of something Synonyms : center , centre , core , essence , gist , heart , heart and soul , inwardness , kernel , marrow , meat , nitty-gritty , nub , substance , sum When Cynthia hears a speaker presenting a complex argument, she is always able to discard the irrelevant details and extract the [ ] of what the speaker is trying to convey. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

pith

noun: the most essential part of something When Cynthia hears a speaker presenting a complex argument, she is always able to discard the irrelevant details and extract the pith of what the speaker is trying to convey. Mnemonic: u can't sleep without pith so it's essential.

eponym

noun: the name derived from a person (real or imaginary); the person for whom something is named Alexandria, Egypt is an eponym because it is named after Alexander the Great.

prescience

noun: the power to foresee the future Synonyms : prevision Baxter's warnings about investing in technology stocks seemed like an act of prescience after the whole market declined significantly.

profusion

noun: the property of being extremely abundant Synonyms : cornucopia , profuseness , richness When Maria reported that she had been visited by Jesus Christ and had proof, a profusion of reporters and journalists descended on the town. mne . Nuclear fusion release abundant amount of energy...so profusion is something extremely abundant

variance

noun: the quality of being different The cynic quipped, "There is not much variance in politicians; they all seem to lie".

candidness

noun: the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech Synonyms : candor , candour , directness , forthrightness , frankness Although I was unhappy that the relationship ended, I appreciated her candidness about why she was ready to move on from the relationship.

exiguity

noun: the quality of being meager Synonyms : leanness , meagerness , meagreness , poorness , scantiness , scantness After two months at sea, the [ ] of the ship's supplies forced them to search for fresh water and food.

exiguity

noun: the quality of being meager Synonyms : leanness , meagerness , meagreness , poorness , scantiness , scantness After two months at sea, the exiguity of the ship's supplies forced them to search for fresh water and food.

volubility

noun: the quality of talking or writing easily and continuously Synonyms : articulateness , fluency The professor's volubility knows no bounds; he could talk through a hurricane and elaborate a point from one St. Patrick's Day to the next.

altruism

noun: the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others Synonyms : selflessness Albert Schweitzer spent most of his life doing missionary work as a doctor in Africa, seeking no reward, apparently motivated only by altruism.

rapprochement

noun: the reestablishing of cordial relations Synonyms : reconciliation Although Ann hoped that her mother and her aunt would have a [ ], each one's bitter accusations against the other made any reconciliation unlikely.

rapprochement

noun: the reestablishing of cordial relations Synonyms : reconciliation Although Ann hoped that her mother and her aunt would have a rapprochement, each one's bitter accusations against the other made any reconciliation unlikely. Mnemonic: read it as re+approachment. "re" means again.Fighting ppl approach again to reconcile-

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primacy

noun: the state of being first in importance The primacy of Apple Computers is not guaranteed, as seen in the recent lawsuits and weak growth.

ascendancy

noun: the state that exists when one person or group has power over another Synonyms : ascendance , ascendence , ascendency , control , dominance But throughout the war there was a spiral of technological developments, as first one side and then the other gained the ascendancy.

mendacity

noun: the tendency to be untruthful I can forgive her for her mendacity but only because she is a child and is seeing what she can get away with. ++mend+a+city. during elections, politicians promise that "they will mend the city and make it better" which is a lie....

indifference

noun: the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care Synonyms : apathy , numbness , spiritlessness, emotionlessness , impassiveness , impassivity , phlegm , stolidity , unemotionality In an effort to fight indifference, the president of the college introduced a new, stricter grading system. mne. IN(not)+DIFFERENCE...thing that are same and not different will cause lack of interest, concern, or sympathy because you will get bored

diminutive

noun: to indicate smallness He prefers to be called a [ ] of his name: "Bill" instead of "John William." adjective: very small Synonyms : bantam , flyspeck , lilliputian , midget , petite , tiny When he put on his father's suit and shoes, his appearance was that of a [ ] youth.

diminutive

noun: to indicate smallness He prefers to be called a diminutive of his name: "Bill" instead of "John William." adjective: very small Synonyms : bantam , flyspeck , lilliputian , midget , petite , tiny When he put on his father's suit and shoes, his appearance was that of a diminutive youth.

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qualm

noun: uneasiness about the fitness of an action Synonyms : misgiving , scruple While he could articulate no clear reason why Harkner's plan would fail, he neverless felt qualms about committing any resources to it. mne. opposite of Calm

travail

noun: use of physical or mental energy; hard work; agony or anguish Synonyms : effort , elbow grease , exertion , sweat While they experienced nothing but travails in refinishing the kitchen, they completed the master bedroom in less than a weekend. mne. Travel+rail....when you travel a long distance in a railway full of people you suffer from travail....

opulence

noun: wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living Russian oligarchs are famous for their opulence, living in fancy homes and dining on expensive cavier. ++opel+lancer car owner

venerable

respected because of age

forestall

to prevent by acting first

chastise

to reprimand harshly mne. chastise = chest ice... The kid was punished or crticized severly by his mother for playing with ice on chest

betray

to reveal or make known something, usually unintentionally

eke

verb: To live off meager resources, to scrape by Stranded in a cabin over the winter, Terry was able to eke out an existence on canned food.

countermand

verb: a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command By the time the colonel countermanded his soldiers not to land in enemy territory, a few helicopters had already touched down amid heavy gunfire.

finagle

verb: achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods Synonyms : manage , wangle Steven was able to finagle one of the last seats on the train by convincing the conductor that his torn stub was actually a valid ticket. mne. finagle...sounds like finger... so Sidhi Ungali se ghee nahi nikala to tedi karni padegi..

expound

verb: add details or explanation; clarify the meaning; state in depth Synonyms : dilate , elaborate , enlarge , expand , expatiate , exposit , flesh out , lucubrate The CEO refused to expound on the decision to merge our department with another one, and so I quit. mne. ex(extra) + pound(weight or detail) = adding detail to clarify meaning

tout

verb: advertize in strongly positive terms; show off Synonyms : blow , bluster , boast , brag , gas , gasconade , shoot a line , swash , vaunt At the conference, the CEO touted the extraordinary success of his company's Research & Development division. mne . tout: shout to promote (to publicly praise or promote)

lionize

verb: assign great social importance to Synonyms : celebrate , lionise Students in the U.S. learn to lionize Jefferson, Franklin, and Washington because they are the founding fathers of the nation. mne. Lion is assigned a great social importance in animal kingdom

posit

verb: assume as fact Initially, Einstein posited a repulsive force to balance Gravity, but then rejected that idea as a blunder. ++pro(posit)a theory

impugn

verb: attack as false or wrong Though many initially tried to impugn Darwin's theory, in scientific circles today, the is idea taken as truth. Mne. Pugn root means to fight

enamor

verb: attraction or feeling of love Synonyms : becharm , beguile , bewitch , captivate , capture , catch , charm , enamour , enchant , entrance , fascinate , trance She is completely enamored with Justin Bieber, and goes to all his concerts on the East coast. Mne. Think of Amor

impute

verb: attribute (responsibility or fault) to something Synonyms : ascribe , assign , attribute He imputed his subpar performance on the test to a combination of stress and poor sleep. Mnemonic : IMPUT + E so attribute the credit to somebody

ascribe

verb: attribute or credit to Synonyms : assign , attribute , impute History ascribes The Odyssey and The Iliad to Homer, but scholars now debate whether he was a historical figure or a fictitious name. mne. Take ascr=oscar award;so if I will win an Oscar I will ascribe it to my parents. ascribe ~ sounds like prescribe, so ascribe is refer

eschew

verb: avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of Synonyms : shun Politicians are the masters of eschewing morals; academics are the masters of eschewing clarity.

differentiate

verb: be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait (sometimes in positive sense) Synonyms : distinguish , mark Mozart's long melodic lines differentiate his compositions from other works of late 18th century music. verb: evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment Synonyms : specialise , specialize , speciate Animals on Madagascar differentiated from other similar animal species due to many years of isolation on the island.

browbeat

verb: be bossy towards; discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner Synonyms : ballyrag , boss around , bully , bullyrag , hector , push around , strong-arm During the interrogation, the suspect was [ ]en into signing a false confession.

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confound

verb: be confusing or perplexing to Synonyms : bedevil , befuddle , confuse , discombobulate , fox , fuddle , throw Though Harry loved numbers, he found calculus confounding. verb: mistake one thing for another Synonyms : confuse Americans often confound sweet potatoes with yams, and refer to both vegetables by the same name.

vacillate

verb: be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action Synonyms : hover , oscillate , vibrate,fluctuate , waver Some students vacillate between schools when deciding which to attend, while others focus only on one school. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study sounds like OScillate..so something which moves from one position to another position.

obtain

verb: be valid, applicable, or true - 존재하다 Synonyms : hold , prevail The custom of waiting your turn in line does not [ ] in some countries, in which many people try to rush to front of the line at the same time. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

prevail

verb: be widespread in a particular area at a particular time; be current: During the labor negotiations, an air of hostility prevailed in the office. verb: prove superior Before the cricket match, Australia was heavily favored, but India prevailed

importuned

verb: beg persistently and urgently After weeks of importuning the star to meet for a five-minute interview, the journalist finally got what she wanted.

importuned

verb: beg persistently and urgently After weeks of importuning the star to meet for a five-minute interview, the journalist finally got what she wanted. Mne. im (No) + FORTUNE means no money. So you beg

flounder

verb: behave awkwardly; have difficulties Synonyms : stagger Sylvia has excelled at advanced calculus, but ironically, when she has to deal with taxes, she flounders. mne. Sounds similar to founder.. a startup founder has to face lots of difficulties in the beginning.

elicit

verb: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) Just smiling--even if you are depressed--can elicit feelings of pleasure and happiness. ++suhani shah elicits emotions

stultify

verb: cause one, through routine, to lose energy and enthusiasm Synonyms : cripple As an undergraduate Mark felt stultified by classes outside his area of study; only in grad school, in which he could focus solely on literary analysis, did he regain his scholarly edge.

placate

verb: cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of I was able to placate the angry mob of students by promising to bring cookies on Monday. ++placate him after eating from his plate

disseminate

verb: cause to become widely known Before the effects of anesthesia were disseminated, patients had to experience the full pain of a surgery. ++disperse apart+ sow/give

perpetuate

verb: cause to continue If you do not let him do things for himself, you are merely perpetuating bad habits that will be even harder to break in the future.

crystallize

verb: cause to take on a definite and clear shape Synonyms : crystalise , crystalize , crystallise Only after fifteen minutes of brainstorming did Samantha's ideas for the essay crystallize. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

transmute

verb: change or alter in form, appearance, or nature Synonyms : metamorphose , transform, transubstantiate One of the goals of alchemy was to find the substance or process that would [ ] lead into gold.

transmute

verb: change or alter in form, appearance, or nature Synonyms : metamorphose , transform,transubstantiate One of the goals of alchemy was to find the substance or process that would transmute lead into gold.

denigrate

verb: charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone Synonyms : asperse , besmirch , calumniate , defame , slander , smear , smirch , sully Count Rumford denigrated the new theory of heat, demonstrating that it was wholly inadequate to explain the observations. mne. READ DENIGRATE AS DEGRADE...WHICH MEANS TO DEFAME OR PUT A BLACK BLOT ON SOMEONE

circumvent

verb: cleverly find a way out of one's duties or obligations Synonyms : dodge , duck , elude , evade , fudge , hedge , parry , put off , sidestep , skirt One way of circumventing the GRE is to apply to a grad school that does not require GRE scores. mne . circum (circle) + vent (went) = he went through the circle of fire!

subsume

verb: contain or include The rogue wave quickly subsumed the pier and boardwalk, destroying everything in its path. verb: consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle Synonyms : colligate Don Quixote of La Mancha subsumes all other modern novels, demonstrating modern literary devices and predating even the idea of a postmodern, metanarrative. mne. subsume -- sub + sum + e. Sum -- summing. summing something means adding up and hence to include (sum) everything (sub )

proselytize

verb: convert to another religion, philosophy, or perspective Lisa loves her Mac but says little about it; by contrast, Jake will [ ], interrogating anyone with an Android about why she didn't purchase an iPhone.

proselytize

verb: convert to another religion, philosophy, or perspective Synonyms : proselytise Lisa loves her Mac but says little about it; by contrast, Jake will proselytize, interrogating anyone with an Android about why she didn't purchase an iPhone. Mne. Hypnotize

implicate

verb: convey a meaning; imply Synonyms : entail By saying that some of the guests were uncomfortable, the manager implicated to the hotel staff that it needed to be more dilligent. verb: to indicate in wrongdoing, usually a crime The crime boss was implicated for a long list of crimes, ranging from murder to disturbing the peace.

lambast

verb: criticize severely or angrily Synonyms : bawl out , berate , call down , call on the carpet , chew out , chew up , chide , dress down , have words , jaw , lambaste , lecture , rag , rebuke , remonstrate , reprimand , reproof , scold , take to task , trounce Showing no patience, the manager utterly lambasted the sales team that lost the big account.

rebuke

verb: criticize severely or angrily; censure The police chief rebuked the two officers whose irresponsible decisions almost led to the deaths of seven innocent by-standers. +ryan re barked for disturbing him

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bowdlerize

verb: edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate Synonyms : bowdlerise , castrate , expurgate , shorten To receive an R rating, the entire movie was bowdlerized because it contained so much violence and grotesque subject matter. To bowdlerize means to edit offensive parts out of something. If the hero in an R-rated movie adapted for TV exclaims, "Oh shoot fudge darn!" but his lips seem to be saying something else, that movie has been bowdlerized. Mnemonic: 1. BULLDOZER 2. The word bowdlerized comes from the name of Dr. T. Bowdler, who censored Shakespeare's writing

augment

verb: enlarge or increase; improve Ideally, the restaurant's augmented menu will expand its clientele and increase its profits. mne. you can remember it as opposite of segment...... segment means to make less.... augment to add

hail

verb: enthusiastically acclaim or celebrate something Synonyms : herald Many college superstar athletes are hailed as the next big thing, but then flop at the professional level. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

elude

verb: escape, either physically or mentally Synonyms : bilk , evade Even a basic understanding of physics can elude most high schools students.

ostracize

verb: exclude from a community or group Synonyms : ban , banish , blackball , cast out , ostracise , shun Later in his life, Leo Tolstoy was ostracized from the Russian Orthodox Church for his writings that contradicted church doctrine. mne. Ostracism or ostracize: Remembered as "OYE EXTRA SIZE" if you become overweight or over size people will exclude/ban you.. ..................................................................................................................ostRACISM .. racism leads to groupism and excluding a group from the public is to OSTRACIZE.

banish

verb: expel from a community, residence, or location; drive away Synonyms : ban , blackball , cast out , ostracise , ostracize , shun The most difficult part of the fast was banishing thoughts of food. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

debunk

verb: expose as false ideas and claims, especially while ridiculing Synonyms : expose Richard Dawkins tries to debunk religious belief, but his ridicule tends to push people away from his points rather than convince them. it can b like ...despite of not bunking the class i was ridiculed and exposed exxageratedly by teacher in front of class.

bemoan

verb: express discontent or a strong regret Synonyms : bewail , deplore , lament While the CFO carefully explained all the reasons for the cuts in benefits, after the meeting employees bemoaned the cuts as further evidence that management was against them. Mnemonic: bemoan -- be mourn means express mourn -- express sadness

objurgate

verb: express strong disapproval of Synonyms : condemn , decry , excoriate , reprobate The manager spent an hour objurgating the employee in the hopes that he would not make these mistakes again. Mnemonic: objurgate:obj(object)+ur+gate-if u take any prohibited objects in the gate,then security will scold u)

decry

verb: express strong disapproval of Synonyms : condemn , excoriate , objurgate , reprobate The entire audience erupted in shouts and curses, decrying the penalty card issued by the referee.

decry

verb: express strong disapproval of Synonyms : condemn , excoriate , objurgate , reprobate The entire audience erupted in shouts and curses, decrying the penalty card issued by the referee. Mne. DEep CRY does strong disapproval

renege

verb: fail to fulfill a promise or obligation Synonyms : go back on , renege on , renegue on We will no longer work with that vendor since it has reneged on nearly every agreement.

dovetail

verb: fit together tightly, as if by means of a interlocking joint Synonyms : dovetail joint Although Darwin's evolution and Mendel's genetics were developed in isolation from one another, they dovetail very well.

abjure

verb: formally reject or give up (as a belief) Synonyms : forswear , recant , resile , retract While the church believed that Galileo [ ]ed the heliocentric theory under threat of torture, he later wrote a book clearly supporting the theory.

abjure

verb: formally reject or give up (as a belief) Synonyms : forswear , recant , resile , retract While the church believed that Galileo abjured the heliocentric theory under threat of torture, he later wrote a book clearly supporting the theory.

coalesce

verb: fuse or cause to grow together Synonyms : blend , combine , commingle , conflate , flux , fuse , immix , meld , merge , mix Over time, the various tribes coalesced into a single common culture with one universal language. mne. coalesce: coa+LACE: lace is used to tie things together or mix things together

sanction

verb: give authority or permission to Synonyms :approve , o.k. , okay The authorities have sanctioned the use of the wilderness reserve for public use; many expect to see hikers an campers enjoying the park in the coming months. noun: a legal penalty for a forbidden action International sanctions have been placed on certain shipping lanes that were thought to be involved in human trafficking. ...................................................................................................mne. - SAY-ACTION, slang for I give you permission

engender

verb: give rise to Synonyms : beget , bring forth , father , generate , get , mother , sire The restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles were so severe that they engendered deep hatred and resentment in the German people.

besiege

verb: harass, as with questions or requests; cause to feel distressed or worried Synonyms : beleaguer , circumvent , hem in , surround After discovering a priceless artifact in her backyard, Jane was besieged by phone calls, emails, and reporters all trying to buy, hold or see the rare piece of history. mne. be + seize = u are seized by armed forces / by some1 who is continiously annoying u ..!!

thwart

verb: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of Synonyms : impede, deter, hinder, prevent, stymie, frustrate, disrupt, hamper, hobble, baffle , bilk , cross , foil, queer , scotch , spoil I wanted to spend a week in New York this autumn, but the high costs of travel and lodging (to pay to live in a room in someone's house) thwarted my plans. mne. this word sounds like THROAT....so if someone squeezes your throat your air passages will get blocked...............thus desires will be prevented.. u also feel frustrated and baffled..

enthrall

verb: hold spellbound Synonyms : delight , enchant , enrapture , enthral , ravish , transport She was so enthralled by the movie that she never heard people screaming, "Fire! Fire!" in the neighboring theater.

misconstrue

verb: interpret in the wrong way The politician never trusted journalists because he thought that they would misconstrue his words and misrepresent his positions. ++mis the truth

construe

verb: interpreted in a particular way Synonyms : interpret , see The author's inability to take a side on the issue was construed by both his opponents and supporters as a sign of weakness. mne. you need to CONcentrate to decode TRUe messages.

irk

verb: irritate or vex Synonyms : gall My little sister has a way of irking and annoying me like no other person.

guffaw

verb: laugh boisterously (boisterous = noisy, energetic and rough) Synonyms : laugh loudly A lot of people are giggling and guffawing over the information made public by the recent hack of the computers at Sony Pictures mne. Remember Disney's character GOOFY & his laugh

belittle

verb: lessen the importance, dignity, or reputation of Synonyms : diminish,denigrate , derogate , minimize A good teacher will never belittle his students, but will instead empower them.

entice

verb: lure or tempt someone by promising them something that they like Synonyms : lure , tempt The warmer weather has also brought more people to the state's beaches and entices them to take a dip to cool off.

reconcile

verb: make (one thing) compatible with (another), Synonyms : accommodate , conciliate Peggy was unable to reconcile her kind friend Jane with the cruel and merciless character Jane played on television. mne. Re(BACK)+concile(COUNSELLING)...After filing the petition in court for DIVORCE the judge ordered COUNSELLING of couple..so that relations could be to BACK to NORMAL again AFTER THE QUARREL without legal proceedings

elucidate

verb: make clearer and easier to understand Synonyms : clear , clear up , crystalise , crystalize , crystallise , crystallize , enlighten , illuminate , shed light on , sort out , straighten out Youtube is great place to learn just about anything-an expert elucidates finer points so that even a complete novice can learn. mne. think of lucid, which means clear

tarnish

verb: make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically Synonyms : defile , maculate , stain , sully Pete Rose was one of the best baseball players of his generation, but his involvement with gambling on baseball games has tarnished his image in the eyes of many. mne. its opposite of garnish..simple

incense

verb: make furious Synonyms : exasperate , infuriate When Herb bought football tickets for a game on the day of their wedding anniversary, Jill was incensed. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study mne. read it as in+sense,meaning lacking sense.....such ppl make us extremely angry

mitigate

verb: make less severe or harsh Synonyms : extenuate , palliate I can only spend so much time mitigating your disagreements with your wife, and at certain point, you need to do it on your own. verb: lessen the severity of an offense If it weren't for the mitigating circumstances, he would have certainly lost his job.

rarefied

verb: make more subtle or refined Jack's vulgar jokes were not so successful in the rarefied environment of college professors. Mnemonics: rare (very less) + fied(..Like field which means environment), hence environment where GAS is VERY LESS DENSE

ossify

assuage

verb: make something intense less severe Her fear that the new college would be filled with unknown faces was assuaged when she recognized her childhood friend standing in line.

buttress

verb: make stronger or defensible China's economy has been buttressed by a global demand for the electronic parts the country manufactures. mne. buttress=butt rest...butt gives u support so u tk rest on ur butt generally while sleeping or sitting

exacerbate

verb: make worse Synonyms : aggravate , exasperate , worsen Her sleeplessness exacerbated her cold--when she woke up the next day, her sinuses were completely blocked. mne. Latin ex+acerb+ate; Latin acerb- means bitter, harsh; So exacerbate means to make bittter, to worsen

conflate

verb: mix together different elements or concepts Synonyms : blend , coalesce , combine , commingle , flux , fuse , immix , meld , merge , mix In her recent book, the author [ ]s several genres--the detective story, the teen thriller, and the vampire romance--to create a memorable read.

devolve

verb: pass on or delegate to another Synonyms : degenerate , deteriorate , drop The company was full of managers known for devolving tasks to lower management, but never doing much work themselves. verb: grow worse (usually "devolve into") The dialogue between the two academics devolved into a downright bitter argument. mne. if you are involved you do the work.....but if you DEVOLVE it to someone else then you are no longer involved in it.

juxtapose

verb: place side by side The appeal of her paintings comes from a classical style which is juxtaposed with modern themes mne. mne. juxtapose..just next+position..so place something just next to something

hamper

verb: prevent the progress or free movement of Synonyms : cramp , halter , strangle As the rain water began to collect in pools on the highway, it began to hamper the flow of traffic. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

refute

verb: prove to be false or incorrect Synonyms : controvert , rebut No one could refute his theories or propositions, and that is why he was esteemed by all his colleagues in the philosophy department. mne. refute = (re)refuse + (fute) truth= refusing something to be true= proving it false

retract

verb: pull inward or towards a center; formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure Synonyms : draw in,abjure , forswear , recant , resile Email is wonderfully efficient, but once something awkward or damaging has been sent, there is no way to retract it.

brook

verb: put up with something or somebody unpleasant Synonyms : abide , bear , digest , endure , put up , stand , stick out , stomach , suffer , support , tolerate While she was at the chalkboard, the teacher did not [ ] any form of talking--even a tiny peep resulted in afternoon detention. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

brook

verb: put up with something or somebody unpleasant Synonyms : abide , bear , digest , endure , put up , stand , stick out , stomach , suffer , support , tolerate While she was at the chalkboard, the teacher did not brook any form of talking--even a tiny peep resulted in afternoon detention. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study Mne. If you Don not bring BOOK , teacher will not TOLERATE

culminate

verb: reach the highest or most decisive point Synonyms : climax Beethoven's musical genius culminated in the 9th Symphony, which many consider his greatest work.

bristle

verb: react in an offended or angry manner Synonyms : abound , burst As we discussed the painting, I noticed the artist's wife [ ]ing at our criticisms, ready to defend her husband's work.

bristle

verb: react in an offended or angry manner Synonyms : abound , burst As we discussed the painting, I noticed the artist's wife bristling at our criticisms, ready to defend her husband's work. Mne. If you get wet in BRISTy mom will react in angry manner

discriminate

verb: recognize or perceive the difference between two things Synonyms : know apart,separate Dogs may indeed be able to discriminate between happy and angry human faces, according to a new study. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

degrade

verb: reduce in worth or character, usually verbally Synonyms : demean , disgrace , put down , take down Time away from the labour market reduces women's earning power, as their skills degrade and they miss chances to gain experience and win promotion.

truncate

verb: reduce the length of something The soccer game was truncated when the monsoon rain began to fall. trunc(TRUNK) + cate(CUT).....when you CUT the TRUNK OF THE tree, by cutting the top off, you make it SHORT.

debase

verb: reduce the quality or value of something Synonyms : adulterate , dilute , load , stretch The third-rate script so debased the film that not even the flawless acting could save it from being a flop. Link - imagine a building having no base will be lower in quality

snub

verb: refuse to acknowledge; reject outright and bluntly Synonyms :cut , disregard , ignore, rebuff , repel Wheeler was completely qualified for the committee, but the board snubbed him, choosing an obviously lesser qualified candidate instead. mne. n a PUB,suppose ur father sees u,u refuse to recognize him cuz he scolds..

balk

verb: refuse to comply Synonyms : baulk , jib , resist The students were willing to clean up the broken glass, but when the teacher asked them to mop the entire floor, they balked, citing reasons why they needed to leave. mne. sound close to bulk...when u see a bulky thing on ur way u refuse to go ahead

repudiate

verb: reject as untrue or unfounded Many in the public believed the rumors of a UFO crash outside town, so the chief of police did everything he could to repudiate the rumors. mne. he ate the PUDDING AGAIN.. When his mother asked him if he ate the pudding, he tried to REPUDIATE (deny eating it)

spurn

verb: reject with contempt Synonyms : disdain , freeze off , pooh-pooh , reject , scorn , turn down She spurned all his flattery and proposals, and so he walked off embarrassed and sad. mne. Spurn = s + purn. S = sex!! Purn = porn ; we disdainfully reject "sex + porn"

cede

verb: relinquish possession or control ove Synonyms : deliver , give up , surrenderr Eventually, all parents must cede control of their growing childrens' educations and allow their offspring some autonomy.

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circumscribe

verb: restrict or confine Synonyms : confine , limit Their tour of South America was circumscribed so that they saw only popular destinations and avoided the dangerous parts of cities. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study mne remember circumference..we restrict ourself around a circle..

abrogate

verb: revoke formally As part of the agreement between the labor union and the company, the workers [ ]ed their right to strike for four years in exchange for better health insurance.

abrogate

verb: revoke formally As part of the agreement between the labor union and the company, the workers abrogated their right to strike for four years in exchange for better health insurance.

pillory

verb: ridicule or expose to public scorn Synonyms : gibbet After the candidate confessed, the press of the opposing party took the opportunity to [ ] him, printing editorials with the most blatantly exaggerated accusations. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

pillory

verb: ridicule or expose to public scorn Synonyms : gibbet After the candidate confessed, the press of the opposing party took the opportunity to pillory him, printing editorials with the most blatantly exaggerated accusations. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

lampoon

verb: ridicule with satire Synonyms : satirise , satirize Mark Twain understood that lampooning a bad idea with humor was the most effective criticism. MNEMONIC :- If you pour oil for a LAMP with a SPOON, people will ridicule you as you need lots of oil

arrogate

verb: seize and control without authority Synonyms : assume , seize , take over , usurp Arriving at the small town, the outlaw arrogated the privileges of a lord, asking the frightened citizens to provide food, drink, and entertainment.

advocate

verb: speak, plead, or argue in favor of Synonyms : preach While the senator privately approved of gay marriage, he was unwilling to advocate for the cause in a public venue. noun: a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea Synonyms : advocator , exponent , proponent Martin Luther King Jr. was a tireless advocate for the rights of African-Americans in the United States. This word has other definitions but these are the most important ones to study

vilify

verb: spread negative information about Synonyms : rail , revile , vituperate Todd was noble after the divorce, choosing to say only complimentary things about Barbara, but Barbara did not hesitate to vilify Todd. mne. Just assume "vil(villain , negative )+ify ( affwa)" who spreads negative information

dissipate

verb: squander or spend money frivolously Synonyms : fool , fool away , fritter , fritter away , frivol away , shoot The recent graduates [ ]ed their earnings on trips to Las Vegas and cruises in Mexico. verb: to disperse or scatter Synonyms : break up , dispel , disperse , scatter,spread out Kathleen's perfume was overwhelming in the cramped apartment, but once we stepped outside the smell [ ]ed and we could breathe once again.

dissipate

verb: squander or spend money frivolously Synonyms : fool , fool away , fritter , fritter away , frivol away , shoot The recent graduates dissipated their earnings on trips to Las Vegas and cruises in Mexico. verb: to disperse or scatter Synonyms : break up , dispel , disperse , scatter,spread out Kathleen's perfume was overwhelming in the cramped apartment, but once we stepped outside the smell dissipated and we could breathe once again.

promulgate

verb: state or announce Synonyms : exclaim , proclaim The President wanted to [ ] the success of the treaty negotiations, but he had to wait until Congress formally approved the agreement.

squelch

verb: suppress or crush completely Synonyms : quell , quench After the dictator consolidated his power, he took steps to squelch all criticism, often arresting any journalist who said anything that could be interpreted as negative about his regime. Mnemonic: Very close to 'Squeeze' in both spelling and meaning.

supplant

verb: take the place or move into the position of Synonyms : replace , supercede , supersede , supervene upon For many, a cell phone has supplanted a traditional phone; in fact, most 20-somethings don't even have a traditional phone anymore. mne. Sounds like: sub + plant....i.e substitute + plant... ...so it is taking the place of the other plant or superseding it. Root out one plant and grow another

pontificate

verb: talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner The vice-president would often pontificate about economic theory, as if no one else in the room were qualified to speak on the topic. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study Mne. Ponting is Australian, Australian are dogmatic

bridle

verb: the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess Synonyms : check , curb New curfew laws have [ ]ed people's tendency to go out at night. verb: anger or take offense The hostess [ ]ed at the tactless dinner guests who insisted on eating before everybody had gotten their food.

deliberate

verb: think about carefully; weigh the pros and cons of an issue Synonyms : consider , debate , moot , turn over Emergency situations such as this call for immediate action and leave no room to deliberate over options. mne. people only think about their daily bread

espouse

verb: to adopt or support an idea or cause Synonyms : adopt , embrace , sweep up As a college student, Charlie espoused Marxism, growing his beard out and railing against the evils of the free-market. mne. pick the word spouse like the wife is the spouse of her husband and is always supportive of him.

behooves

verb: to be one's duty or obligation The teacher looked down at the student and said, "It would behoove you to be in class on time and complete your homework, so that you don't repeat freshman English for a third straight year." mne. behoove sounds like BEHAVE...behave in a appropriate way and talk only necessary things.

eradicate

verb: to completely destroy Synonyms : exterminate , extirpate , root out , uproot, annihilate , carry off , decimate , eliminate , extinguish , wipe out I tried eradicating the mosquitos in my apartment with a rolled up newspaper, but there were too many of them.

excoriate

verb: to criticize very harshly Synonyms : condemn , decry , objurgate , reprobate Entrusted with the prototype to his company's latest smartphone, Larry, during a late night karaoke bout, let the prototype slip into the hands of a rival company - the next day Larry was excoriated, and then fired.

excoriate

execrate

hoodwink

verb: to deceive or trick someone Synonyms : bamboozle , lead by the nose , play false , pull the wool over someone's eyes , snow Someone tried to [ ] Marty with an email telling him that his uncle had just passed away, and to collect the inheritance he should send his credit card information.

hoodwink

verb: to deceive or trick someone Synonyms : bamboozle , lead by the nose , play false , pull the wool over someone's eyes , snow Someone tried to hoodwink Marty with an email telling him that his uncle had just passed away, and to collect the inheritance he should send his credit card information.

mulct

verb: to defraud or swindle Synonyms : bunco , con , defraud , diddle , gip , goldbrick , gyp , hornswoggle , nobble , rook , scam , short-change , swindle , victimize The so-called magical diet cure simply ended up mulcting Maria out of hundreds of dollars, but did nothing for her weight.

imbibe

begrudge

verb: to envy someone for possessing or enjoying something Synonyms : resent Sitting all alone in his room, Harvey begrudged the happiness of the other children playing outside his window. verb: to give reluctantly We never begrudge money spent on ourselves. mne. begrudge can be broken into beg + rude... so some one who behave rudely with beggars ... the beggar 'wish ill ' for that person

beg

verb: to evade or dodge (a question) By assuming that Charlie was headed to college - which he was not - Maggie begged the question when she asked him to which school he was headed in the Fall. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

reproach

verb: to express criticism towards At first, Sarah was going to yell at the boy, but she didn't want to reproach him for telling the truth about the situation. ++ you REPrimand someone for bringing a ROACH into the house

appropriate

verb: to give or take something by force Synonyms : allow , earmark , reserve , set aside,capture , conquer , seize The government [ ]ed land that was occupied by squatters, sending them scurrying for another place to live. verb: to allocate The committe [ ]ed the funds to its various members. This word has other definitions but these are the most important ones to study

wax

verb: to gradually increase in size or intensity Synonyms : climb , mount , rise Her enthusiasm for the diva's new album only waxed with each song; by the end of the album, it was her favorite CD yet. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

defray

verb: to help pay the cost of, either in part of full In order for Sean to attend the prestigious college, his generous uncle helped defray the excessive tuition with a monthly donation. Mnemonic: (def+ray) By paying you helped deaf people

hobble

verb: to hold back the progress of something Synonyms : gimp , hitch , limp Bad weather has hobbled rescue efforts, making it difficult for crews to find bodies in the wreckage.

exasperate

verb: to irritate intensely Synonyms : aggravate , exacerbate , exacerbate , worsen, incense , infuriate As a child, I exasperated my mother with strings of never-ending questions. mne. exasperate(excess + parade)=hence u r ill and if u r asked to parade excess u will annoy and become angry as it may worsen your health condition

check

verb: to limit (usually modifying the growth of something) Deserted for six months, the property began to look more like a jungle and less like a residence - weeds grew unchecked in the front yard noun: the condition of being held back or limited When government abuses are not kept in check, that government is likely to become autocratic. This word has other definitions but these are the most important ones to study

inure

remonstrate

verb: to make objections while pleading Synonyms : bawl out , berate , call down , call on the carpet , chew out , chew up , chide , dress down , have words , jaw , lambast , lambaste , lecture , rag , rebuke , reprimand , reproof , scold , take to task , trounce The mothers of the kidnapped victims remonstrated to the rogue government to release their children, claiming that the detention violated human rights.

mollify

verb: to make someone angry less angry; placate Synonyms : season , temper In the morning, Harriat was unable to mollify Harry, if he happened to become angry, unless he had his cup of coffee. mne. = convert hard rock to MOLTEN lava...mollify Mollify --> (Mooli + Fry), by frying mooli(Raddish) it becomes soft. By frying anything hard vegetables tend to get soft remember star plus serial .......and the role kMOLIca.........she always soothed her angry husband.....janu shant ho jaoo main kar dungi tumhara kaam

disabuse

verb: to persuade somebody that his/her belief is not valid As a child, I was quickly disabused of the notion that Santa Claus was a rotund benefactor of infinite largess - one night I saw my mother diligently wrapping presents and storing them under our Christmas tree.

propitiate

verb: to placate or appease The two sons, plying their angry father with cheesy neckties for Christmas, were hardly able to propitiate him - the father already had a drawer full of ones he had never worn before or ever planned to.

contrive

verb: to pull off a plan or scheme, usually through skill or trickery Synonyms : devise , excogitate , forge , formulate , invent Despite a low GPA, he contrived to get into college, going so far as to write his own glowing letters of recommendation. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study mne. Take it as Cant+Drive. He cant able to drive but he manages to drive but he manages it.. he has clever ways

expurgate

verb: to remove objectionable material Synonyms : bowdlerise , bowdlerize , castrate , shorten The censor expurgated every reference to sex and drugs, converting the rapper's raunchy flow into a series of bleeps. Mnemonic: expel+ ur+gate=you always expel the waste from your gate to make your home clean

chastise

verb: to reprimand harshly Synonyms : castigate , chasten , correct , objurgate Though [ ]ed for eating the snacks for the party, Lawrence shrugged off his mother's harsh words, and continued to plow through jars of cookies and boxes of donuts.

chastise

verb: to reprimand harshly Synonyms : castigate , chasten , correct , objurgate Though chastised for eating the snacks for the party, Lawrence shrugged off his mother's harsh words, and continued to plow through jars of cookies and boxes of donuts.

adjudicate

verb: to serve as a judge in a competition; to arrive at a judgment or conclusion Synonyms : decide , resolve , settle,judge , try Only those with the most refined palates were able to [ ] during the barbeque competition.

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resolve

verb: to settle or make a decision about something Synonyms : conclude After much thought, Ted resolved not to travel abroad this summer because he didn't have much money in his bank account. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

equivocate

verb: to speak vaguely, usually with the intention to mislead or deceive Synonyms : beat around the bush , palter , prevaricate , tergiversate After Sharon brought the car home an hour after her curfew, she equivocated when her parents pointedly asked her where she had been.

meander

verb: to wander aimlessly Synonyms : maunder, thread , wander , weave , wind A casual observer might have thought that Peter was meandering through the city, but that day he was actually seeking out those places where he and his long lost love had once visited. mne. Pronounce it like 'wander'; they are synonymous.

admonish

verb: to warn strongly, even to the point of reprimanding Synonyms : caution , monish Before the concert began, security personel admonished the crowd not to come up on stage during the performance .............................................................................................mne.. ad (advance ) monish to warn ( like monitor in the class)

attenuate

verb: to weaken (in terms of intensity); to taper off/become thinner. Synonyms : rarefy Her animosity towards Bob attenuated over the years, and she even went so far as to invite him to her party.

deride

verb: treat or speak of with contempt The nun derided the students for trying to sneak insects and worms into the classroom. mne. DE(lower)RIDE(ride a cycle) if u ride a cycle of low quality people will laugh at u

cosseted

verb: treat with excessive indulgence The king and queen cosseted the young prince, giving him a prized miniature pony for his fifth birthday.

cosseted

verb: treat with excessive indulgence The king and queen cosseted the young prince, giving him a prized miniature pony for his fifth birthday. No matter the COST + SET, flatter with indulgence

fawn

verb: try to gain favor by extreme flattery. jothay chatna. Synonyms : bootlick , kotow , kowtow , suck up , toady , truckle The media fawned over the handsome new CEO, praising his impeccable sense of style instead of asking more pointed questions. mne . a FAN tries to gain favor by flattery

foment

verb: try to inspire , encourage start public opinion Synonyms : agitate , stir up After having his pay cut, Phil spread vicious rumors about his boss, hoping to foment a general feeling of discontent. mne. Foam starts to appear once you profusely foment (stir up) a soapy hot water

avert

verb: turn away Afraid to see the aftermath of the car crash, I averted my eyes as we drove by. verb: ward off or prevent Synonyms : avoid , debar , deflect , fend off , forefend , forfend , head off , obviate , stave off , ward off The struggling videogame company put all of its finances into one final, desperate project to avert bankruptcy. mne. sounds like DIVERT.

goad

verb: urge on with unpleasant comments Synonyms : prick,needle Doug did not want to enter the race, but Jim, through a steady stream of taunts, goaded him into signing up for it. mne. goad tells you to "GO And Do [it]"

maunder

superfluous

(adj) serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being Synonyms : otiose , pointless , purposeless , senseless , wasted Example Sentence otiose lines in a play advice is wasted words a pointless remark a life essentially purposeless senseless violence (adj) more than is needed, desired, or required Synonyms : excess , extra , redundant , spare , supererogatory , supernumerary , surplus Example Sentence trying to lose excess weight found some extra change lying on the dresser yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant skills made redundant by technological advance sleeping in the spare room supernumerary ornamentation it was supererogatory of her to gloat delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts surplus cheese distributed to the needy divide it as super+flow.. when there is large(super) flow of water, it becomes EXCESSIVE / OVERABUNDANCE of water..

provocative

(adj) serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy Example Sentence a provocative remark a provocative smile provocative Irish tunes which...compel the hearers to dance (adj) exciting sexual desire Example Sentence her gestures and postures became more wanton and provocative sounds like PROVOKE(call forth emotions, feeling and responses)ACTIVELY...so if someone put forth his emotions excessively it causes us either annoying/ some time sounds INTERESTING

austere

(adj) severely simple Synonyms : severe , stark , stern Example Sentence a stark interior (adj) of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect Synonyms : stern Example Sentence an austere expression a stern face (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 AUS-australia TERE-tear(sorrow). like the recent beatings of Australians in INDIA. so one should deny oneself from going there

diffident

(adj) showing modest reserve Example Sentence she was diffident when offering a comment on the professor's lecture (adj) lacking self-confidence Synonyms : shy , timid , unsure Example Sentence stood in the doorway diffident and abashed problems that call for bold not timid responses a very unsure young man diffident = difficult to be confident

canny

(adj) showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others Synonyms : cagey , cagy , clever Example Sentence a cagey lawyer too clever to be sound Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Canny sounds like Granny. Granny is shrewd in money or business matters.

archaic

(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 (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 Archealogy - study of old things.. Archaic - The old things on which we study..

prodigious

(adj) so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe Synonyms : colossal , stupendous Example Sentence colossal crumbling ruins of an ancient temple has a colossal nerve a prodigious storm a stupendous field of grass stupendous demand (adj) of momentous or ominous significance Synonyms : portentous Example Sentence such a portentous...monster raised all my curiosity a prodigious vision (adj) far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree Synonyms : exceeding , exceptional , olympian , surpassing Example Sentence a night of exceeding darkness an exceptional memory olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy the young Mozart's prodigious talents The root PRO- means 'in favor of'.The root DIGI- (e.g., digit) refers to numbers or quantity. So, PRODIGIOUS refers to a favorable (or great) number.

irksome

(adj) so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness Synonyms : boring , deadening , dull , ho-hum , slow , tedious , tiresome , wearisome Example Sentence a boring evening with uninteresting people the deadening effect of some routine tasks a dull play his competent but dull performance a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention what an irksome task the writing of long letters is tedious days on the train the tiresome chirping of a cricket other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome irksome=trksome=teri kasam....so a person who in every sentence says "yaar teri kasam"...is an irksome person

pervasive

(adj) spreading or spread throughout Synonyms : permeant , permeating , permeative Example Sentence armed with permeative irony...he punctures affectations the pervasive odor of garlic an error is pervasive if it is material to more than one conclusion Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary look the word carefully..PERVASI+VE....and doesn't it sound like PRAVASI BHARTIYA DIVAS.....an initiative by the Indian government to attract NON RESIDENT INDIANS who are SPREAD WIDELY ACROSS THE WORLD........

fractious

(adj) stubbornly resistant to authority or control Synonyms : recalcitrant , refractory Example Sentence a fractious animal that would not submit to the harness a refractory child (adj) easily irritated or annoyed Synonyms : cranky , irritable , nettlesome , peckish , peevish , pettish , petulant , scratchy , techy , testy , tetchy Example Sentence an incorrigibly fractious young man not the least nettlesome of his countrymen (adj) unpredictably difficult in operation; likely to be troublesome Example Sentence rockets were much too fractious to be tested near thickly populated areas fractious components of a communication system Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary those who get their limbs get fractured...gets annoyed or bad tempered by taking bed rest for long

pertinacious

(adj) stubbornly unyielding Synonyms : dogged , dour , persistent , tenacious , unyielding Example Sentence dogged persistence dour determination the most vocal and pertinacious of all the critics a mind not gifted to discover truth but tenacious to hold it men tenacious of opinion pertinacious = pre(before) + teenage : The age before teenage is where a person shows a childish behaviour and is very stubborn in a negative sense.

dogged

(adj) stubbornly unyielding Synonyms : dour , persistent , pertinacious , tenacious , unyielding Example Sentence dogged persistence dour determination the most vocal and pertinacious of all the critics a mind not gifted to discover truth but tenacious to hold it men tenacious of opinion Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary a dogs tail is always curved and can never be made straight thus it is dogged

robust

(adj) sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction Example Sentence a robust body a robust perennial (adj) marked by richness and fullness of flavor Synonyms : full-bodied , racy , rich Example Sentence a rich ruby port full-bodied wines a robust claret the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee (adj) strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity Example Sentence the experiment yielded robust results a robust faith (adj) rough and crude Example Sentence a robust tale like a robot >>sturdy & strong POWERFUL, MUSCULAR, VIGOROUS

congenial

(adj) suitable to your needs Example Sentence a congenial atmosphere to work in two congenial spirits united...by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues (adj) (used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted Genelia Desouza was suitable, appropriate ,compatible and pleasant for Jaane tu Janne na movie

prolix

(adj) tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length Example Sentence editing a prolix manuscript a prolix lecturer telling you more than you want to know prolix=prolonged +lexico graphy

monotonous

(adj) tediously repetitious or lacking in variety Synonyms : humdrum Example Sentence a humdrum existence; all work and no play nothing is so monotonous as the sea (adj) sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch Synonyms : flat , monotone , monotonic Example Sentence the owl's faint monotonous hooting just consider mono-tone...datz a single tone..when a person got only a single tone then that tone is REPEATED...

reticent

(adj) temperamentally disinclined to talk Synonyms : untalkative (adj) cool and formal in manner Synonyms : restrained , unemotional (adj) reluctant to draw attention to yourself Synonyms : retiring , self-effacing Cent (Saint) is stereotypically reluctant to speak or draw attention to themselves.

remedial

(adj) tending or intended to rectify or improve Example Sentence a remedial reading course remedial education (adj) tending to cure or restore to health Synonyms : alterative , curative , healing , sanative , therapeutic Example Sentence curative powers of herbal remedies her gentle healing hand remedial surgery a sanative environment of mountains and fresh air a therapeutic agent therapeutic diets Re-Med as in Medication can help you improve a disease.

evanescent

(adj) tending to vanish like vapor Example Sentence evanescent beauty Remember it as "I want scent. Scent evaporates like vapour.

recrudescent

(adj) the revival of an unfortunate situation after a period of abatement Example Sentence the patient presented with a case of recrudescent gastralgia Re+CRUDE+SCENT ... Oh re the prices of crude oil has increased again..!! :/

timorous

(adj) timid by nature or revealing timidity Synonyms : fearful , trepid Example Sentence timorous little mouse in a timorous tone cast fearful glances at the large dog sounds like TIME + OVER: imagine you are giving your GRE exam, and your time gets over, you will get frightened.. = fear = demonstrate fear. :)

pugnacious

(adj) tough and callous by virtue of experience Synonyms : hard-bitten , hard-boiled (adj) ready and able to resort to force or violence Synonyms : rough Example Sentence pugnacious spirits...lamented that there was so little prospect of an exhilarating disturbance they were rough and determined fighting men punga+nacious- one with tendency to always fight and take pungas(Hindi)

ambivalent

(adj) uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow Example Sentence was ambivalent about having children 'ambi' means both in greek. eg : ambidextrouos means ability to write with both hands equally. Similarly, Ambivalent means having ambi(both) feelings bcoz of which u are uncertain, undecided or neutral

tentative

(adj) under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon Synonyms : probationary , provisional , provisionary Example Sentence probationary employees a provisional government just a tentative schedule (adj) unsettled in mind or opinion Synonyms : doubtful Example Sentence drew a few tentative conclusions Living in a tent temporarily. If you are living in a tent, you are unsettled.

incessant

(adj) uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing Synonyms : ceaseless , constant , never-ending , perpetual , unceasing , unremitting Example Sentence the ceaseless thunder of surf in constant pain night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city the never-ending search for happiness the perpetual struggle to maintain standards in a democracy man's unceasing warfare with drought and isolation unremitting demands of hunger IN(MEANS not)+cessa(sounds like CEASE (MEANS TO STOP)...something which does not stop , and continues forever, hence UNINTERRUPTED AND UNCEASING.

skittish

(adj) unpredictably excitable (especially of horses) Synonyms : flighty , nervous , spooky In a skit ( a comic play or a drama), everyone is lively and playful.

munificent

(adj) very generous Synonyms : lavish , overgenerous , too-generous , unsparing , unstinted , unstinting Example Sentence distributed gifts with a lavish hand the critics were lavish in their praise a munificent gift his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent prodigal praise unsparing generosity his unstinted devotion called for unstinting aid to Britain Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary by muni - you think of rishi - muni (sages), who are always generous in giving, will give you whatever you want....tathastu :-)

unscrupulous

(adj) without scruples or principles Example Sentence unscrupulous politicos who would be happy to sell...their country in order to gain power Un + School i.e without school or the things taught at school (principles)

laudable

(adj) worthy of high praise Synonyms : applaudable , commendable , praiseworthy Example Sentence applaudable efforts to save the environment a commendable sense of purpose laudable motives of improving housing conditions a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence Manhattan residents were ABLE to show their LOUD (noisy) demonstration when they saw the Joker instead of LAUDABLE Batman.

buoyant

(adj.) able to float easily; able to hold things up; cheerful, hopeful

sporadic

(adj.) occurring at irregular intervals, having no set plan or order

provincial

(noun) (Roman Catholic Church) an official in charge of an ecclesiastical province acting under the superior general of a religious order Example Sentence the general of the Jesuits receives monthly reports from the provincials (noun) a country person Synonyms : bucolic , peasant (adj) of or associated with a province Example Sentence provincial government (adj) characteristic of the provinces or their people Example Sentence deeply provincial and conformist in that well-educated company I felt uncomfortably provincial narrow provincial attitudes provincial sounds like "PROVINCE"....imagine person belonging to rural province then he dont have much exposure to outer world...so he is unsophisticated and limited in outlook....

radical

(noun) (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule Synonyms : chemical group , group (noun) an atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body it is usually an oxygen molecule that has lost an electron and will stabilize itself by stealing an electron from a nearby molecule Synonyms : free radical Example Sentence in the body free radicals are high-energy particles that ricochet wildly and damage cells (noun) a person who has radical ideas or opinions (noun) (mathematics) a quantity expressed as the root of another quantity (noun) a character conveying the lexical meaning of a logogram (noun) (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed Synonyms : base , root , root word , stem , theme Example Sentence thematic vowels are part of the stem (adj) (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm Synonyms : extremist , ultra Example Sentence extremist political views radical opinions on education an ultra conservative (adj) markedly new or introducing radical change Synonyms : revolutionary Example Sentence a revolutionary discovery radical political views (adj) arising from or going to the root or source Example Sentence a radical flaw in the plan (adj) of or relating to or constituting a linguistic root Example Sentence a radical verb form (adj) especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem Synonyms : basal Example Sentence basal placentation radical leaves Break it as RADIO+KAL (past days)= In the past days the radio was used as the fundamental mode of entertainment....

affinity

(noun) (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody (noun) (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship (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 (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 (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 (noun) inherent resemblance between persons or things (noun) a natural attraction or feeling of kinship Example Sentence an affinity for politics the mysterious affinity between them James's affinity with Sam affinity (replace the second f with k), and then the expansion goes like this: A F(eeling of) K(inship &) similar)ITY.

dissent

(noun) (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority Example Sentence he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion (noun) a difference of opinion (noun) the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent Synonyms : objection , protest (verb) withhold assent Example Sentence Several Republicans dissented (verb) express opposition through action or words Synonyms : protest , resist Example Sentence dissent to the laws of the country (verb) be of different opinions Synonyms : differ , disagree , take issue Example Sentence I beg to differ! She disagrees with her husband on many questions ASSENT, ACCORD etc mean, to agree and DISSENT, DISCORD etc mean to disagree.

universal

(noun) (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages Synonyms : linguistic universal (noun) (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class Synonyms : universal proposition (noun) a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings Example Sentence some form of religion seems to be a human universal (noun) coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions Synonyms : universal joint Example Sentence in motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps (adj) of worldwide scope or applicability Synonyms : cosmopolitan , ecumenical , general , oecumenical , world-wide , worldwide Example Sentence an issue of cosmopolitan import the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time universal experience (adj) applicable to or common to all members of a group or set Example Sentence the play opened to universal acclaim rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys (adj) adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations Example Sentence universal wrench universal chuck universal screwdriver Universal and General sound the same and both words refer to something that is present everywhere, is common.

delusion

(noun) (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary Synonyms : psychotic belief (noun) a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea Synonyms : hallucination Example Sentence he has delusions of competence his dreams of vast wealth are a hallucination (noun) the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas Synonyms : head game , illusion sounds like illusion which is nothing but false belief

sanguine

(noun) a blood-red color (adj) confidently optimistic and cheerful (adj) inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life Synonyms : florid , rubicund , ruddy Example Sentence a ruddy complexion Santa's rubicund cheeks a fresh and sanguine complexion SANGUINE is pronounced very much like "SANGEEN" in hindi which is usually referred with crime-"sangeen hatya" which shows serious murder with blood red colour...

bucolic

(noun) a country person Synonyms : peasant , provincial (noun) a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life Synonyms : eclogue , idyl , idyll (adj) (used with regard to idealized country life) idyllically rustic Synonyms : arcadian , pastoral Example Sentence a country life of arcadian contentment a pleasant bucolic scene charming in its pastoral setting rustic tranquility (adj) relating to shepherds or herdsmen or devoted to raising sheep or cattle Synonyms : pastoral Example Sentence pastoral seminomadic people pastoral land a pastoral economy bucolic sounds a bit like bullock which is used in the "country side"...

deference

(noun) a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard Synonyms : respect Example Sentence his deference to her wishes was very flattering be sure to give my respects to the dean (noun) courteous regard for people's feelings Synonyms : respect , respectfulness Example Sentence in deference to your wishes out of respect for his privacy (noun) a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others Synonyms : complaisance , compliance , compliancy , obligingness if there is no DIFFERENCE between you and him, then you will respect his wishes.

incendiary

(noun) a criminal who illegally sets fire to property Synonyms : arsonist , firebug (noun) a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel) Synonyms : firebomb , incendiary bomb (adj) involving deliberate burning of property Example Sentence an incendiary fire (adj) arousing to action or rebellion Synonyms : incitive , inflammatory , instigative , rabble-rousing , seditious (adj) capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily Example Sentence an incendiary agent incendiary bombs INSane person who sets his DIARY on fire.

lament

(noun) a cry of sorrow and grief Synonyms : lamentation , plaint , wail Example Sentence their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward (noun) a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person Synonyms : coronach , dirge , requiem , threnody (noun) a mournful poem; a lament for the dead Synonyms : elegy (verb) express grief verbally Synonyms : keen Example Sentence we lamented the death of the child (verb) regret strongly Synonyms : bemoan , bewail , deplore Example Sentence I deplore this hostile action we lamented the loss of benefits Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary lament = l[amen]t => we lament the death by saying 'amen'

manifest

(noun) a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane (verb) provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes Synonyms : attest , certify , demonstrate , evidence 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 (verb) record in a ship's manifest Example Sentence each passenger must be manifested (verb) reveal its presence or make an appearance Example Sentence the ghost manifests each year on the same day (adj) clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment Synonyms : apparent , evident , 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 In a FEST it was visible that people had Money[MANI] ,so Money was visible ; evident and was obvious.

slight

(noun) a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval) Synonyms : rebuff (verb) pay no attention to, disrespect Synonyms : cold-shoulder Example Sentence She cold-shouldered her ex-fiance (adj) (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some Synonyms : little Example Sentence little rain fell in May gave it little thought little time is left we still have little money a little hope remained there's slight chance that it will work there's a slight chance it will work (adj) lacking substance or significance Synonyms : flimsy , fragile , tenuous , thin Example Sentence slight evidence a tenuous argument a thin plot a fragile claim to fame (adj) being of delicate or slender build Synonyms : slender , slim , svelte Example Sentence she was slender as a willow shoot is slender a slim girl with straight blonde hair watched her slight figure cross the street Give slight importance or attention.Ur putting someone in slight(minority) hence humiliating.

libertine

(noun) a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained Synonyms : debauchee , rounder (adj) unrestrained by convention or morality Synonyms : debauched , degenerate , degraded , dissipated , dissolute , fast , profligate , riotous Example Sentence Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society deplorably dissipated and degraded riotous living fast women Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary LIBERTINE=liberti+ne=LIBERTY IN Excess can make you irresponsible and immoral.

patent

(noun) a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention Synonyms : patent of invention (noun) an official document granting a right or privilege Synonyms : letters patent (verb) obtain a patent for Example Sentence Should I patent this invention? (verb) grant rights to; grant a patent for (verb) make open to sight or notice Example Sentence His behavior has patented an embarrassing fact about him (adj) (of a bodily tube or passageway) open; affording free passage Example Sentence patent ductus arteriosus (adj) clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment Synonyms : apparent , evident , manifest , 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 relate it with patient....when you enter a hospital, you can easily judge a patient from the others. Something easily seen.

astringent

(noun) a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals Synonyms : astringent drug , styptic (adj) sour or bitter in taste Synonyms : acerb , acerbic (adj) tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue Example Sentence astringent cosmetic lotions Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary aStringent- stringent means harsh ,severe..so we can probly remember like this..

umbrage

(noun) a feeling of anger caused by being offended Synonyms : offence , offense Example Sentence he took offence at my question Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary notice the last 4 letters...RAGE.And then umbrella =shade, rage=anger and resentment.

animus

(noun) a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility Synonyms : animosity , bad blood Pronounce it like 'enemy'us. So, our enemies are always hostile towards us.

aversion

(noun) a feeling of intense dislike Synonyms : antipathy , distaste (noun) the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away Synonyms : averting Example Sentence averting her gaze meant that she was angry u hate a+version of vista..firm dislike

antipathy

(noun) a feeling of intense dislike Synonyms : aversion , distaste (noun) the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided Example Sentence cats were his greatest antipathy CAN REMEMBER IT AS OPPOSITE OF sympathy. RHYMING n OPPOSITE WORDS - antipathy n sympathy

covert

(noun) a flock of coots (noun) a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something Synonyms : concealment , cover , screen Example Sentence a screen of trees afforded privacy under cover of darkness the brush provided a covert for game the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background (adj) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed Example Sentence covert actions by the CIA covert funding for the rebels (adj) (of a wife) being under the protection of her husband Example Sentence a woman covert Covert sounds like "covered [covert = cover + t or covered + t] and something which is covered can be considered a secret.

largesse

(noun) a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously Synonyms : largess (noun) liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit Synonyms : largess , magnanimity , munificence , openhandedness Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary people having LARGE heart give LARGESSE to poor people

itinerant

(noun) a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment Synonyms : gipsy , gypsy Example Sentence itinerant traders (adj) traveling from place to place to work Example Sentence itinerant labor an itinerant judge sounds like itenary( plan of a trip).. so a traveller..keeps on wandering\ travelling... hope its hlpful

clangor

(noun) a loud resonant repeating noise Synonyms : clang , clangoring , clangour , clank , clash , crash Example Sentence he could hear the clang of distant bells (verb) make a loud resonant noise Synonyms : clangour Example Sentence the alarm clangored throughout the building (verb) make a loud noise Synonyms : clang Example Sentence clanging metal langur(monkey)- sound of langur is loud and resounding.

expedient

(noun) a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one (adj) serving to promote your interest Example Sentence was merciful only when mercy was expedient (adj) appropriate to a purpose; practical Example Sentence in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary pronounce it like "experienced"...an experienced person is always SUITABLE for making decisions..

stoic

(noun) a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno Example Sentence a Stoic achieves happiness by submission to destiny (noun) someone who is seemingly indifferent to emotions Synonyms : unemotional person (adj) seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive Synonyms : stoical Example Sentence stoic courage stoic patience a stoical sufferer (adj) pertaining to Stoicism or its followers Think: "Stone-like"--> To be like a stone means you don't experience pleasure or pain. You are unaffected.

digression

(noun) a message that departs from the main subject Synonyms : aside , divagation , excursus , parenthesis (noun) a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) Synonyms : deflection , deflexion , deviation , divagation , diversion Example Sentence a diversion from the main highway a digression into irrelevant details a deflection from his goal (noun) wandering from the main path of a journey Synonyms : excursion because of depression ...we move or wander away from the path or subject of remorse.

reproach

(noun) a mild rebuke or criticism Example Sentence words of reproach (noun) disgrace or shame Example Sentence he brought reproach upon his family (verb) express criticism towards Synonyms : upbraid Example Sentence The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior divide it as re(again..)+proach(..approach).. you ask someone to APPROACH AGAIN & AGAIN since you DISAPPROVE OF HIS WORK..(eg during submissions)

hodgepodge

(noun) a motley assortment of things Synonyms : farrago , gallimaufry , hotchpotch , melange , mingle-mangle , mishmash , oddments , odds and ends , omnium-gatherum , ragbag (noun) a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas Synonyms : jumble , patchwork HO (Holland) DGE (DJ) PO (Poland) DGE(DJ) Mixture of different countries DJ. Mixture of unlike things

byzantine

(noun) a native or inhabitant of Byzantium or of the Byzantine Empire (adj) of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church or the rites performed in it Example Sentence Byzantine monks Byzantine rites (adj) of or relating to or characteristic of the Byzantine Empire or the ancient city of Byzantium (adj) highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious Synonyms : convoluted , involved , knotty , tangled , tortuous Example Sentence the Byzantine tax structure Byzantine methods for holding on to his chairmanship convoluted legal language convoluted reasoning the plot was too involved a knotty problem got his way by labyrinthine maneuvering Oh, what a tangled web we weave tortuous legal procedures tortuous negotiations lasting for months Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Recall the chemistry where we studied Benzene which is complex in structure.

brook

(noun) a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river) Synonyms : creek Example Sentence the creek dried up every summer (verb) put up with something or somebody unpleasant Synonyms : abide , bear , 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 relate this to BROOK BOND tea....jst drink the tea and then u can tolerate any tension. :-)

visionary

(noun) a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible (noun) a person with unusual powers of foresight Synonyms : illusionist , seer (adj) not practical or realizable; speculative Synonyms : airy , impractical , laputan , windy Example Sentence airy theories about socioeconomic improvement visionary schemes for getting rich Visionary and imaginary sound alike and they both mean - something that is conceived, imagined.

mercenary

(noun) a person hired to fight for another country than their own Synonyms : soldier of fortune (adj) marked by materialism Synonyms : materialistic , worldly-minded (adj) serving for wages in a foreign army Synonyms : free-lance , freelance Example Sentence mercenary killers (adj) profit oriented Synonyms : mercantile , moneymaking Example Sentence a commercial book preached a mercantile and militant patriotism a mercenary enterprise a moneymaking business Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary merce - mercy + na - no; no mercy.He can kill anybody for money or gain

apologist

(noun) a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution Synonyms : justifier , vindicator Example Sentence an apologist for capital punishment Apologist is one who is determine seek "apology" from bodies by defending or justifying strongly of some policies or matters

stalwart

(noun) a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt) Synonyms : loyalist (adj) having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships Synonyms : hardy , stout , sturdy Example Sentence hardy explorers of northern Canada proud of her tall stalwart son stout seamen sturdy young athletes (adj) dependable Synonyms : stout Example Sentence the stalwart citizens at Lexington a stalwart supporter of the UN stout hearts (adj) used especially of persons Synonyms : stouthearted Example Sentence a stalwart knight a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army STALL+WAR- He alone can stall the war because he is a stalwart.

advocate

(noun) a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea Synonyms : advocator , exponent , proponent (noun) a lawyer who pleads cases in court Synonyms : counsel , counsellor , counselor , counselor-at-law , pleader (verb) push for something Synonyms : recommend , urge Example Sentence The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day (verb) speak, plead, or argue in favor of Synonyms : preach Example Sentence The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house advocate...advocate usually "urges"or "pleads" judge to give in his favour

eccentric

(noun) a person with an unusual or odd personality Synonyms : eccentric person , flake , geek , oddball (noun) a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) Synonyms : case , character , type Example Sentence a real character a strange character a friendly eccentric the capable type a mental case (adj) conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual Synonyms : bizarre , flakey , flaky , freakish , freaky , gonzo , off-the-wall , outlandish , outre Example Sentence restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit famed for his eccentric spelling a freakish combination of styles his off-the-wall antics the outlandish clothes of teenagers outre and affected stage antics (adj) not having a common center; not concentric Synonyms : nonconcentric Example Sentence eccentric circles ec(x)-centric(normal): going away from the center that is departing from the norms

neophyte

(noun) a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously (noun) any new participant in some activity Synonyms : entrant , fledgeling , fledgling , freshman , newbie , newcomer , starter (noun) a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist Synonyms : catechumen split the word into "neo = the matrix hero" and "phyte = fight". Thus neo fights in matrix movie as a beginner or new commer to save the revolution.

goad

(noun) a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion Synonyms : prod (noun) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something Synonyms : goading , prod , prodding , spur , spurring , urging Example Sentence the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves (verb) give heart or courage to Synonyms : spur (verb) urge with or as if with a goad (verb) stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick Synonyms : prick (verb) goad or provoke,as by constant criticism Synonyms : needle Example Sentence He needled her with his sarcastic remarks Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary goad tells you to "GO And Do [it]"

precipitate

(noun) a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering (verb) bring about abruptly Example Sentence The crisis precipitated by Russia's revolution (verb) separate as a fine suspension of solid particles (verb) fall from clouds Synonyms : come down , fall Example Sentence rain, snow and sleet were falling Vesuvius precipitated its fiery, destructive rage on Herculaneum (verb) fall vertically, sharply, or headlong Example Sentence Our economy precipitated into complete ruin (verb) hurl or throw violently Example Sentence The bridge broke and precipitated the train into the river below (adj) done with very great haste and without due deliberation Synonyms : hasty , overhasty , precipitant , precipitous Example Sentence hasty marriage seldom proveth well hasty makeshifts take the place of planning rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king Precipitate -> Pre + anticipate. That means you dont think/anticipate before you do something. You do it in RASH or HASTE.

predilection

(noun) a predisposition in favor of something Synonyms : orientation , preference Example Sentence a predilection for expensive cars his sexual preferences showed a Marxist orientation (noun) a strong liking Synonyms : penchant , preference , taste Example Sentence my own preference is for good literature the Irish have a penchant for blarney pre(before)+dialect(local language); you generally become partial when you are taking an interview and you meet someone who speaks your language ( :) assume the interview is in the US)

cathartic

(noun) a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels Synonyms : aperient , physic , purgative (adj) emotionally purging Synonyms : psychotherapeutic (adj) emotionally purging (of e.g. art) Synonyms : releasing (adj) strongly laxative Synonyms : evacuant , purgative CATHARSIS is getting rid of emotions CATHARTIC is getting rid of DIRT from the bowels(intestine)

spartan

(noun) a resident of Sparta (adj) of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people (adj) resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity Example Sentence spartan courage (adj) unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment Synonyms : severe Example Sentence a parent severe to the pitch of hostility a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien a strict disciplinarian a Spartan upbringing (adj) practicing great self-denial Synonyms : ascetic , ascetical , austere 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 Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary watched '300'? Those spartans were highly disciplined but Sparta as such led an austere life.

hamper

(noun) a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) Synonyms : bond , shackle , trammel (noun) a basket usually with a cover (verb) prevent the progress or free movement of Synonyms : cramp , halter , strangle Example Sentence He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries (verb) put at a disadvantage Synonyms : handicap , hinder Example Sentence The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements PAMPERS DIAPER for babies .restrict the free movement :-)

predicament

(noun) a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one Synonyms : plight , quandary Example Sentence finds himself in a most awkward predicament the woeful plight of homeless people predicament-> sounds like predict. The king called his minister to predict his future putting the poor fellow in a tricky/dangerous situation.

gaffe

(noun) a socially awkward or tactless act Synonyms : faux pas , gaucherie , slip , solecism Disney character Goofy who was always making Blunders.

cosmopolitan

(noun) a sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries Synonyms : cosmopolite (adj) growing or occurring in many parts of the world Synonyms : widely distributed Example Sentence a cosmopolitan herb cosmopolitan in distribution (adj) composed of people from or at home in many parts of the world; especially not provincial in attitudes or interests Example Sentence his cosmopolitan benevolence impartially extended to all races and to all creeds the ancient and cosmopolitan societies of Syria and Egypt that queer, cosmopolitan, rather sinister crowd found around the Marseilles docks (adj) of worldwide scope or applicability Synonyms : ecumenical , general , oecumenical , universal , world-wide , worldwide Example Sentence an issue of cosmopolitan import the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time universal experience cosmos has variety

torpor

(noun) a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility Synonyms : torpidity Example Sentence he fell into a deep torpor (noun) inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy Synonyms : listlessness , torpidity , torpidness Well its quite opposite to what is a topper who is naturally diligent

mordant

(noun) a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process (adj) harshly ironic or sinister Synonyms : black , grim Example Sentence black humor a grim joke grim laughter fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit (adj) of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action Synonyms : caustic , corrosive , erosive , vitriolic more +daant = more teeth, so biting

temper

(noun) a sudden outburst of anger Synonyms : irritation , pique Example Sentence his temper sparked like damp firewood (noun) a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling Synonyms : humor , humour , mood Example Sentence whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time he was in a bad humor (noun) a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger Synonyms : biliousness , irritability , peevishness , pettishness , snappishness , surliness Example Sentence his temper was well known to all his employees (noun) the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking Synonyms : toughness (verb) bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling Synonyms : anneal , normalize Example Sentence temper glass (verb) harden by reheating and cooling in oil Synonyms : harden Example Sentence temper steel (verb) adjust the pitch (of pianos) (verb) make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate Synonyms : mollify , season Example Sentence she tempered her criticism (verb) restrain Synonyms : chasten , moderate The TEMPo travellER is a vehicle of moderate speed.

prowess

(noun) a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation Synonyms : art , artistry Example Sentence the art of conversation it's quite an art Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary sounds like POWERS

platitude

(noun) a trite or obvious remark Synonyms : banality , bromide , cliche , commonplace flat + attitude: something flat does not attract us as it is very common. So you will obviously give trite remarks.

minute

(noun) a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour Synonyms : min Example Sentence he ran a 4 minute mile (noun) an indefinitely short time Synonyms : bit , mo , moment , second Example Sentence wait just a moment in a mo it only takes a minute in just a bit (noun) a particular point in time Synonyms : instant , moment , second Example Sentence the moment he arrived the party began (noun) a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree Synonyms : arcminute , minute of arc (noun) a short note Example Sentence the secretary keeps the minutes of the meeting (noun) distance measured by the time taken to cover it Synonyms : hour Example Sentence we live an hour from the airport its just 10 minutes away (adj) infinitely or immeasurably small Synonyms : infinitesimal Example Sentence two minute whiplike threads of protoplasm reduced to a microscopic scale (adj) characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination Synonyms : narrow Example Sentence a minute inspection of the grounds a narrow scrutiny an exact and minute report minu- means less or small

volatile

(noun) a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor Example Sentence it was heated to evaporate the volatiles (adj) evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures Example Sentence volatile oils volatile solvents (adj) liable to lead to sudden change or violence Synonyms : explosive Example Sentence an explosive issue a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation (adj) marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments Synonyms : fickle Example Sentence fickle friends a flirt's volatile affections (adj) tending to vary often or widely Example Sentence volatile stocks volatile emotions volatile memory is a computer memory which gets erased when power is turned off, i.e., changed suddenly like RAM, so VOLATILE means Lliable tochange

consensus

(noun) agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole Example Sentence the lack of consensus reflected differences in theoretical positions those rights and obligations are based on an unstated consensus con + sens + ous .. it can be seen as common sense.... that is common decision.....common aggrement!

craven

(noun) an abject coward Synonyms : poltroon , recreant (adj) lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful Synonyms : recreant Example Sentence the craven fellow turned and ran a craven proposal to raise the white flag this recreant knight Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary craven -- is the opposite of 'brave'.

apathy

(noun) an absence of emotion or enthusiasm (noun) the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally Synonyms : indifference , numbness , spiritlessness 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..

dearth

(noun) an acute insufficiency Synonyms : famine , shortage (noun) an insufficient quantity or number Synonyms : paucity earth is big. de-earth.....(read as dearth) means small...small in quantity..or scarcity

connoisseur

(noun) an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts Synonyms : cognoscente Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary (In Hindi Language) Connoisseur sounds like kaun inse sure nahi hoga, kaun nahi sure.. Ye to expert hai. He is connoisseur. He is EXPERT.

caustic

(noun) any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue (adj) harsh or corrosive in tone Synonyms : acerb , acerbic , acid , acrid , bitter , blistering , 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 (adj) of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action Synonyms : corrosive , erosive , mordant , vitriolic caustic soda is very common and its "harmful " for health if taken in large quantity....therefore caustic means harmful or burning. Since its a soda its somehow related with chemistry as well..

fledgling

(noun) any new participant in some activity Synonyms : entrant , fledgeling , freshman , neophyte , newbie , newcomer , starter (noun) young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying Synonyms : fledgeling (adj) (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers Synonyms : fledgeling Example Sentence a fledgling robin (adj) young and inexperienced Synonyms : callow , unfledged Example Sentence a fledgling enterprise a fledgling skier an unfledged lawyer sounds similar to sledging in cricket... normally inexperience young players if unable to get wickets than do sledging.. hope this ll help

ephemeral

(noun) anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form Synonyms : ephemeron (adj) lasting a very short time Synonyms : fugacious , passing , short-lived , transient , transitory Example Sentence the ephemeral joys of childhood a passing fancy youth's transient beauty love is transitory but it is eternal fugacious blossoms sounds like e-funeral. Electric funeral is SHORT

cloak

(noun) anything that covers or conceals (noun) a loose outer garment (verb) hide under a false appearance Synonyms : dissemble , mask Example Sentence He masked his disappointment (verb) cover as if with clothing Synonyms : clothe , drape , robe Example Sentence the mountain was clothed in tropical trees (verb) cover with or as if with a cloak Example Sentence cloaked monks on railway station, in CLOAK room, we COVER and HIDE our luggage

obeisance

(noun) bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting Synonyms : bow , bowing (noun) the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person Synonyms : obedience divide this word...into .....obei which sounds like obey and+sance which sounds like saints.....and when we obey saints we show them respect.

perfidy

(noun) betrayal of a trust Synonyms : perfidiousness , treachery (noun) an act of deliberate betrayal Synonyms : betrayal , treachery , treason per+ fidy=without fidelity i.e cheat upon ur partner,,in general cheat or breach something

skirt

(noun) cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist (noun) a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women (noun) (Fungi) a remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the stem like a collar Synonyms : annulus (noun) informal terms for a (young) woman Synonyms : bird , chick , dame , doll , wench (verb) avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) Synonyms : circumvent , dodge , duck , elude , evade , fudge , hedge , parry , put off , sidestep Example Sentence He dodged the issue she skirted the problem They tend to evade their responsibilities he evaded the questions skillfully (verb) pass around or about; move along the border Example Sentence The boat skirted the coast (verb) form the edge of (verb) extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle Synonyms : border , environ , ring , surround Example Sentence The forest surrounds my property skirts are worn by girls to attract boys, so girls can persuade boys easily and can AVOID CLEVERLY their problems

probity

(noun) complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles Example Sentence in a world where financial probity may not be widespread he enjoys an exaggerated reputation for probity PRO(pahle)+beti(ladkiya) sounds like girls first 'something having high morale'

tact

(noun) consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense Synonyms : tactfulness tact= t(=talent)+ act ... so, if you want to show your talent, you need to have the tact to put your act together.

schism

(noun) division of a group into opposing factions Synonyms : split Example Sentence another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy (noun) the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Sounds like prism which splits light into colors.

complementary

(noun) either one of two chromatic colors that when mixed together give white (in the case of lights) or grey (in the case of pigments) Synonyms : complementary color Example Sentence yellow and blue are complementaries (adj) of words or propositions so related that each is the negation of the other Example Sentence `male' and `female' are complementary terms (adj) acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole) Synonyms : complemental , completing Husband and Wife are complementary ie. they both try to make life complement

acclaim

(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 (verb) praise vociferously Synonyms : hail , herald Example Sentence The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein (verb) clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval Synonyms : applaud , clap , spat A+claim..imagine you have claimed to a news channel that you have designed a super computer ,so every where people are praising you for your great invention

antithesis

(noun) exact opposite Example Sentence his theory is the antithesis of mine (noun) the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance anti means opposite and thesis means a description of an idea or a topic hence antithesis means opposite to idea

fervor

(noun) feelings of great warmth and intensity Synonyms : ardor , ardour , fervency , fervidness , fervour , fire Example Sentence he spoke with great ardor (noun) the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up Synonyms : excitation , excitement , fervour , inflammation Example Sentence his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Fervor - relate it to exam fever. U become so much ardent and enthusiastic to study for that one night to get good marks.. U have an intense feeling to study.. Hope this helps

sanction

(noun) formal and explicit approval Synonyms : countenance , endorsement , imprimatur , indorsement , warrant Example Sentence a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement (noun) a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards (noun) official permission or approval Synonyms : authorisation , authority , authorization Example Sentence authority for the program was renewed several times (noun) the act of final authorization Example Sentence it had the sanction of the church (verb) give sanction to Synonyms : approve , o.k. , okay Example Sentence I approve of his educational policies (verb) give authority or permission to (verb) give religious sanction to, such as through on oath Example Sentence sanctify the marriage u can read it like sanction ~~ SANG SONG so u sing song when u have been approved or accepted it's like being approved to USA..

plodding

(noun) hard monotonous routine work Synonyms : donkeywork , drudgery , grind (noun) the act of walking with a slow heavy gait Synonyms : plod Example Sentence I could recognize his plod anywhere (adj) (of movement) slow and laborious Synonyms : leaden Example Sentence leaden steps think of PLOTTING which moves slowly

censure

(noun) harsh criticism or disapproval Synonyms : animadversion (noun) the state of being excommunicated Synonyms : exclusion , excommunication (verb) rebuke formally Synonyms : criminate , reprimand Try to link the meaning of this word with the censor board which always critisizes every inch of the film and also disapproves of some of the parts.

bridle

(noun) headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control (noun) the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess Synonyms : check , curb Example Sentence his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper (verb) anger or take offense Example Sentence She bridled at his suggestion to elope (verb) put a bridle on Example Sentence bridle horses (verb) respond to the reins, as of horses a bride bridles, ie, she restrains you( husband) from a lot things like friends, temper, food etc

strife

(noun) lack of agreement or harmony Synonyms : discord (noun) bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension STRIFE <> STRIKE

scorn

(noun) lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike Synonyms : contempt , despite , disdain Example Sentence he was held in contempt the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary (noun) open disrespect for a person or thing Synonyms : contempt (verb) look down on with disdain Synonyms : contemn , despise , disdain Example Sentence He despises the people he has to work for The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately (verb) reject with contempt Synonyms : disdain , freeze off , pooh-pooh , reject , spurn , turn down Example Sentence She spurned his advances think of thorn or scourge.. open despise or hatredness

contempt

(noun) lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike Synonyms : despite , disdain , scorn Example Sentence he was held in contempt the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary (noun) a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous Synonyms : disrespect (noun) open disrespect for a person or thing Synonyms : scorn (noun) a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body CONTEMPT <> con (with) + TEMPER

alacrity

(noun) liveliness and eagerness Synonyms : briskness , smartness Example Sentence he accepted with alacrity the smartness of the pace soon exhausted him take the suffix crity we can link it with creativity.creative people are so eager to learn n create things differently.

approbation

(noun) official approval (noun) official recognition or approval Ap+PROBATION: You get CONFIRMATION/APPROVAL in your job after your Probation period

eclipse

(noun) one celestial body obscures another Synonyms : occultation (verb) be greater in significance than Synonyms : dominate , overshadow Example Sentence the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness (verb) cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention Synonyms : occult Example Sentence The Sun eclipses the moon today Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies during the total solar eclipse one heavenly body covers another heavenly body making the other one barely visible

transient

(noun) one who stays for only a short time Example Sentence transient laborers (noun) (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load (adj) of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind Synonyms : transeunt (adj) lasting a very short time Synonyms : ephemeral , fugacious , passing , short-lived , transitory Example Sentence the ephemeral joys of childhood a passing fancy youth's transient beauty love is transitory but it is eternal fugacious blossoms remember transient light and transient current.... that we studied in physics.....which produce an effect for a very short time...

heed

(noun) paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) Synonyms : attentiveness , paying attention , regard Example Sentence his attentiveness to her wishes he spends without heed to the consequences (verb) pay close attention to; give heed to Synonyms : listen , mind Example Sentence Heed the advice of the old men heed sounds like seed - If you sow a seed and do not (heed) pay close attention to it by watering and giving manure ... it will not grow and flower in future.

decorum

(noun) propriety in manners and conduct Synonyms : decorousness "decor um"; decor them to make them more proper and correct

manacle

(noun) shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs Synonyms : cuff , handcuff , handlock (verb) confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs Synonyms : cuff , handcuff Example Sentence The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime manacle sounds like ankle or shackle , so my ankle got trapped therefore restrained from doing something.

flamboyant

(noun) showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana Synonyms : delonix regia , flame tree , peacock flower , poinciana regia , royal poinciana (adj) marked by ostentation but often tasteless Synonyms : showy , splashy Example Sentence a cheap showy rhinestone bracelet a splashy half-page ad (adj) elaborately or excessively ornamented Synonyms : aureate , florid Example Sentence flamboyant handwriting the senator's florid speech flamboyant ~ flame + boy; imagine a boy wearing a T-shirt with pictures of flame on it. will it not be flamboyant?

cunning

(noun) shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception Synonyms : craft , craftiness , foxiness , guile , slyness , wiliness (noun) crafty artfulness (especially in deception) (adj) attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness Synonyms : cute Example Sentence a cute kid with pigtails a cute little apartment cunning kittens a cunning baby (adj) marked by skill in deception Synonyms : crafty , dodgy , foxy , guileful , knavish , slick , sly , tricksy , tricky , wily Example Sentence cunning men often pass for wise deep political machinations a foxy scheme a slick evasive answer sly as a fox tricky Dick a wily old attorney (adj) showing inventiveness and skill Synonyms : clever , ingenious Example Sentence a clever gadget the cunning maneuvers leading to his success an ingenious solution to the problem cunning

intimate

(noun) someone to whom private matters are confided Synonyms : confidant (verb) give to understand Synonyms : adumbrate , insinuate Example Sentence I insinuated that I did not like his wife (verb) imply as a possibility Synonyms : suggest Example Sentence The evidence suggests a need for more clarification (adj) marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity Example Sentence intimate friend intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles (adj) having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere Synonyms : cozy , informal Example Sentence had a cozy chat a relaxed informal manner an intimate cocktail lounge the small room was cozy and intimate (adj) having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship Synonyms : familiar Example Sentence on familiar terms pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders (adj) involved in a sexual relationship Synonyms : sexual Example Sentence the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife she had been intimate with many men he touched her intimate parts (adj) innermost or essential Synonyms : inner , internal Example Sentence the inner logic of Cubism the internal contradictions of the theory the intimate structure of matter (adj) thoroughly acquainted through study or experience Synonyms : knowledgeable , versed Example Sentence this girl, so intimate with nature knowledgeable about the technique of painting intimate=hint(barrons meaning)....a bf said to his gf"lets get intimate..." that means he is HINTING that lets get on the bed...:)

tout

(noun) someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit Synonyms : ticket tout (noun) someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way Synonyms : touter (noun) one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack) Synonyms : tipster (verb) advertize in strongly positive terms Example Sentence This product was touted as a revolutionary invention (verb) show off Synonyms : blow , bluster , boast , brag , gas , gasconade , shoot a line , swash , vaunt tout: shout to promote (to publicly praise or promote)

belligerent

(noun) someone who fights (or is fighting) Synonyms : battler , combatant , fighter , scrapper (adj) characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight Synonyms : aggressive Example Sentence aggressive acts against another country a belligerent tone (adj) engaged in war Synonyms : militant , war-ridden , warring Example Sentence belligerent (or warring) nations belli (TOM) and gerry always quarrel in TOM and GERRY cartoon.

ascetic

(noun) someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline Synonyms : abstainer (adj) pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline Synonyms : ascetical Example Sentence ascetic practices (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 someone who leaves all AESTHETICs is an ascetic

spendthrift

(noun) someone who spends money prodigally Synonyms : scattergood , spend-all , spender (adj) recklessly wasteful Synonyms : extravagant , prodigal , profligate Example Sentence prodigal in their expenditures Spendthrift is actually a misnomer...split it as SPEND+THRIFT. Thrifty means, careful use of resources, so a spendthrift should actually mean someone who carefully spends money, but it means SOMEONE WHO WASTES MONEY.

sham

(noun) something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be Synonyms : fake , postiche (noun) a person who makes deceitful pretenses Synonyms : fake , faker , fraud , imposter , impostor , pretender , pseud , pseudo , role player , shammer (verb) make a pretence of Synonyms : assume , feign , simulate Example Sentence She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger he feigned sleep (verb) make believe with the intent to deceive Synonyms : affect , dissemble , feign , pretend Example Sentence He feigned that he was ill He shammed a headache (adj) adopted in order to deceive Synonyms : assumed , false , fictitious , fictive , pretended , put on Example Sentence an assumed name an assumed cheerfulness a fictitious address fictive sympathy a pretended interest a put-on childish voice sham modesty sham sounds like scam...both have almost the same negative meaning..

opprobrium

(noun) state of disgrace resulting from public abuse Synonyms : obloquy (noun) a state of extreme dishonor Synonyms : infamy Example Sentence a date which will live in infamy the name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city If you take OPIUM(banned drug) you will be criticized, humiliated & put to shame.

fortitude

(noun) strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage fortitude..the soldier killed forty dudes in battle, so he was very brave

coercion

(noun) the act of compelling by force of authority (noun) using force to cause something to occur Synonyms : compulsion Example Sentence though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game they didn't have to use coercion U must hav read COERCIVE forces in physics...

falter

(noun) the act of pausing uncertainly Synonyms : faltering , hesitation , waver Example Sentence there was a hesitation in his speech (verb) be unsure or weak Synonyms : waver Example Sentence Their enthusiasm is faltering (verb) move hesitatingly, as if about to give way Synonyms : waver (verb) walk unsteadily Synonyms : bumble , stumble Example Sentence The drunk man stumbled about (verb) speak haltingly Synonyms : bumble , stammer , stutter Example Sentence The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room

discount

(noun) the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise Synonyms : deduction , price reduction (noun) interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan Synonyms : bank discount , discount rate (noun) a refund of some fraction of the amount paid Synonyms : rebate (noun) an amount or percentage deducted Synonyms : deduction (verb) bar from attention or consideration Synonyms : brush aside , brush off , dismiss , disregard , ignore , push aside Example Sentence She dismissed his advances (verb) give a reduction in price on Example Sentence I never discount these books-they sell like hot cakes DISCOUNT - DO NOT COUNT IT (DISREGARD IT) since it is unimportant or untrue or unnecessary.

transgression

(noun) the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle Synonyms : evildoing Example Sentence the boy was punished for the transgressions of his father (noun) the spreading of the sea over land as evidenced by the deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata (noun) the action of going beyond or overstepping some boundary or limit Trans + aggression....imagine the army of Pakistan aggressively crossing the Line of Control (LOC) and hence violating the law trans(=across) border.

countenance

(noun) the appearance conveyed by a person's face Synonyms : visage Example Sentence a pleasant countenance a stern visage (noun) formal and explicit approval Synonyms : endorsement , imprimatur , indorsement , sanction , warrant Example Sentence a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement (noun) the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) Synonyms : kisser , mug , phiz , physiognomy , smiler , visage (verb) consent to, give permission Synonyms : allow , let , permit Example Sentence She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband I won't let the police search her basement I cannot allow you to see your exam (count+ten) A ten year old kid is learning how to count upto 10 and his dad's countenance gave kid a lot of encouragement

trifling

(noun) the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working Synonyms : dalliance , dawdling (adj) not worth considering Synonyms : negligible , paltry Example Sentence he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost piffling efforts a trifling matter Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary divide it like TRI(TRY)+FLING.(means to throw sb or something)..SO..you always TRY to throw SOMETHING UNIMPORTANT.

repertoire

(noun) the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation Synonyms : repertory Example Sentence the repertory of the supposed feats of mesmerism has a large repertory of dialects and characters (noun) a collection of works (plays, songs, operas, ballets) that an artist or company can perform and do perform for short intervals on a regular schedule Synonyms : repertory =REPET (Repeat) + TOIRE (sounds like CHOIR = songs) => so repeat-choir = repeat songs = collection of songs

baroque

(noun) the historic period from about 1600 until 1750 when the baroque style of art, architecture, and music flourished in Europe Synonyms : baroque era , baroque period (noun) elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century Synonyms : baroqueness (adj) having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation Synonyms : churrigueresco , churrigueresque Example Sentence the building...frantically baroque (adj) of or relating to or characteristic of the elaborately ornamented style of architecture, art, and music popular in Europe between 1600 and 1750 BAROQUE Obama....when we think of him, we see white house which is highly ornamental and extravagent in style....

renege

(noun) the mistake of not following suit when able to do so Synonyms : revoke (verb) fail to fulfill a promise or obligation Synonyms : go back on , renege on , renegue on Example Sentence She backed out of her promise Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary renege : made of re+nege nege is a root for negative, go negative on ones own said words, which is the meaning.

sound

(noun) the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause Example Sentence the sound of rain on the roof the beautiful sound of music (noun) the subjective sensation of hearing something Synonyms : auditory sensation Example Sentence he strained to hear the faint sounds (noun) mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium Example Sentence falling trees make a sound in the forest even when no one is there to hear them (noun) the sudden occurrence of an audible event Example Sentence the sound awakened them (noun) the audible part of a transmitted signal Synonyms : audio Example Sentence they always raise the audio for commercials (noun) (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language Synonyms : phone , speech sound (noun) a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water Synonyms : strait (noun) a large ocean inlet or deep bay Example Sentence the main body of the sound ran parallel to the coast (verb) appear in a certain way Example Sentence This sounds interesting (verb) make a certain noise or sound Synonyms : go Example Sentence She went `Mmmmm' The gun went `bang' (verb) give off a certain sound or sounds Example Sentence This record sounds scratchy (verb) announce by means of a sound Example Sentence sound the alarm (verb) utter with vibrating vocal chords Synonyms : vocalise , vocalize , voice (verb) cause to sound Example Sentence sound the bell sound a certain note (verb) measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line Synonyms : fathom (adj) financially secure and safe Example Sentence sound investments a sound economy (adj) exercising or showing good judgment Synonyms : healthy , intelligent , level-headed , levelheaded Example Sentence healthy scepticism a healthy fear of rattlesnakes the healthy attitude of French laws healthy relations between labor and management an intelligent solution a sound approach to the problem sound advice no sound explanation for his decision (adj) in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay Example Sentence a sound timber the wall is sound a sound foundation (adj) in excellent physical condition Synonyms : good Example Sentence good teeth I still have one good leg a sound mind in a sound body (adj) logically valid Synonyms : reasoned , well-grounded Example Sentence a sound argument (adj) having legal efficacy or force Synonyms : effectual , legal Example Sentence a sound title to the property (adj) free from moral defect Example Sentence a man of sound character (adj) (of sleep) deep and complete Synonyms : heavy , profound , wakeless Example Sentence a heavy sleep fell into a profound sleep a sound sleeper deep wakeless sleep (adj) thorough Example Sentence a sound thrashing Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary when some are rich(good condition) we say sound party

valor

(noun) the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) Synonyms : gallantry , heroism , valiance , valiancy , valorousness , valour Example Sentence he showed great heroism in battle he received a medal for valor valor resembles "jailer" who is very brave as he has to deal with notorious criminals. valor==jailer

humdrum

(noun) the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety Synonyms : monotony , sameness Example Sentence he had never grown accustomed to the monotony of his work he was sick of the humdrum of his fellow prisoners he hated the sameness of the food the college served (adj) not challenging; dull and lacking excitement Synonyms : commonplace , prosaic , unglamorous , unglamourous Example Sentence an unglamorous job greasing engines (adj) tediously repetitious or lacking in variety Synonyms : monotonous Example Sentence a humdrum existence; all work and no play nothing is so monotonous as the sea one movie named HUMDUM (a bollywoodmovie) was released which was dull & boring..

barrage

(noun) the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) Synonyms : bombardment , onslaught , outpouring Example Sentence a barrage of questions a bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake (noun) the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target Synonyms : barrage fire , battery , bombardment , shelling Example Sentence they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops the shelling went on for hours without pausing (verb) address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage Synonyms : bombard Example Sentence The speaker was barraged by an angry audience The governor was bombarded with requests to grant a pardon to the convicted killer in BAR due to RAGE ppl started heavy fire of artillery.

stern

(noun) the rear part of a ship Synonyms : after part , poop , quarter , tail (noun) United States concert violinist (born in Russia in 1920) Synonyms : isaac stern (noun) the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on Synonyms : arse , ass , backside , behind , bottom , bum , buns , butt , buttocks , can , derriere , fanny , fundament , hind end , hindquarters , keister , nates , posterior , prat , rear , rear end , rump , seat , tail , tail end , tooshie , tush Example Sentence he deserves a good kick *********** are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing? (adj) of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect Synonyms : austere Example Sentence an austere expression a stern face (adj) not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty Synonyms : grim , inexorable , relentless , unappeasable , unforgiving , unrelenting Example Sentence grim determination grim necessity Russia's final hour, it seemed, approached with inexorable certainty relentless persecution the stern demands of parenthood (adj) severe and unremitting in making demands Synonyms : exacting , strict Example Sentence an exacting instructor a stern disciplinarian strict standards (adj) severely simple Synonyms : austere , severe , stark Example Sentence a stark interior stern is harsh condition.. think it as stern is like stem of a plant which is hard..so hard/harsh condition

derivative

(noun) the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx Synonyms : derived function , differential , differential coefficient , first derivative (noun) a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound (noun) a financial instrument whose value is based on another security Synonyms : derivative instrument (noun) (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word Example Sentence `electricity' is a derivative of `electric' (adj) resulting from or employing derivation Example Sentence a derivative process a highly derivative prose style Deriv - Drive / ative - Relative Mng:obtaining from the other source.

temporal

(noun) the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the time of the state or action denoted by the verb Synonyms : temporal role (adj) not eternal Example Sentence temporal matters of but fleeting moment (adj) of or relating to or limited by time Example Sentence temporal processing temporal dimensions temporal and spacial boundaries music is a temporal art (adj) of or relating to the temples (the sides of the skull behind the orbit) Example Sentence temporal bone (adj) characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world Synonyms : secular , worldly Example Sentence worldly goods and advancement temporal possessions of the church (adj) of this earth or world Example Sentence temporal joys our temporal existence Temporal and Mortal are rhyming words with the same meaning i.e something that is temporary, that does not last forever.

liability

(noun) the state of being legally obliged and responsible (noun) an obligation to pay money to another party Synonyms : financial obligation , indebtedness (noun) the quality of being something that holds you back Lia(lie)...ability...ur ability(habit in genreal)will b a major drawback for u in ur carrier

mendacity

(noun) the tendency to be untruthful Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary mend+a+city. during elections, politicians promise that "they will mend the city and make it better" which is a lie....

chicanery

(noun) the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) Synonyms : chicane , guile , shenanigan , trickery , wile chicanery sounds like shikari who uses means of deception to trick animals into his traps.

skullduggery

(noun) verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way Synonyms : hanky panky , hocus-pocus , jiggery-pokery , skulduggery , slickness , trickery SKULLS are associated with PIRATE flags. Pirates are known for deceiving and taking advantage.

relish

(noun) vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment Synonyms : gusto , zest , zestfulness (noun) spicy or savory condiment (noun) the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth Synonyms : flavor , flavour , nip , sapidity , savor , savour , smack , tang (verb) derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in Synonyms : bask , enjoy , savor , savour Example Sentence She relished her fame and basked in her glory Relish gives a +ve connotation, Relish and DISH rhyming words. Relish means tasty dish

profundity

(noun) wisdom that is recondite and abstruse and profound Synonyms : abstruseness , abstrusity , profoundness , reconditeness Example Sentence the anthropologist was impressed by the reconditeness of the native proverbs (noun) intellectual depth; penetrating knowledge; keen insight; etc Synonyms : profoundness Example Sentence the depth of my feeling the profoundness of the silence (noun) the intellectual ability to penetrate deeply into ideas Synonyms : astuteness , deepness , depth , profoundness (noun) the quality of being physically deep Synonyms : deepness , profoundness Example Sentence the profundity of the mine was almost a mile Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary relate to profound

slander

(noun) words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another (noun) an abusive attack on a person's character or good name Synonyms : aspersion , calumny , defamation , denigration (verb) charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone Synonyms : asperse , besmirch , calumniate , defame , denigrate , smear , smirch , sully Example Sentence The journalists have defamed me! The article in the paper sullied my reputation its like throwing sand on someone's reputation

malfeasance

(noun) wrongful conduct by a public official Sounds like MAL FEES ANCE What do we mean by it if we say MAL FEES?? Certainly its a bribe. So Malfeasance means officials indulged in taking bribes, a misconduct.

comply

(verb) act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes Synonyms : abide by , follow Example Sentence He complied with my instructions You must comply or else! Follow these simple rules abide by the rules com+ply -->com means computer and it works according to our instructions and wishes.

embellish

(verb) add details to Synonyms : aggrandise , aggrandize , blow up , dramatise , dramatize , embroider , lard , pad (verb) be beautiful to look at Synonyms : adorn , beautify , deck , decorate , grace Example Sentence Flowers adorned the tables everywhere (verb) make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. Synonyms : adorn , beautify , decorate , grace , ornament Example Sentence Decorate the room for the party beautify yourself for the special day (verb) make more beautiful Synonyms : beautify , fancify , prettify emBELLish--we add BELL to the Christmas tress to adorn it

aggrandize

(verb) add details to Synonyms : aggrandise , blow up , dramatise , dramatize , embellish , embroider , lard , pad grand- this resembles to somthing huge,great,wealthy.

dispense

(verb) administer or bestow, as in small portions Synonyms : administer , allot , deal , deal out , dish out , distribute , dole out , lot , mete out , parcel out , shell out Example Sentence administer critical remarks to everyone present dole out some money shell out pocket money for the children deal a blow to someone the machine dispenses soft drinks (verb) grant a dispensation; grant an exemption Example Sentence I was dispensed from this terrible task (verb) give or apply (medications) Synonyms : administer Sounds Like Dispensory. Where They apply medicines.

admonish

(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 (verb) warn strongly; put on guard Synonyms : caution , monish (verb) take to task Synonyms : reprove Example Sentence He admonished the child for his bad behavior in the add of "eak choti si love story" monisha koiralla on orkut and she shall admonish u/warn u for doing so

alienate

(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 (verb) transfer property or ownership Synonyms : alien Example Sentence The will aliened the property to the heirs (verb) make withdrawn or isolated or emotionally dissociated Example Sentence the boring work alienated his employees alian+ate...if a alian comes and eat all food on earth .we all become unfriendly and hostile to it.

lionize

(verb) assign great social importance to Synonyms : celebrate , lionise Example Sentence The film director was celebrated all over Hollywood The tenor was lionized in Vienna Lion is assigned a great social importance in animal kingdom

abet

(verb) assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing "a"+"bet" Normally in teenage,college students "bet" to their friends that i will make a girl to fall in luv with me n even his fnds supports n encourages him.

ascribe

(verb) attribute or credit to Synonyms : assign , attribute , impute Example Sentence We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare People impute great cleverness to cats Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary 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

eschew

(verb) avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of Synonyms : shun es+CHEW... CHEWING a CHEWINGGUM IS A BAD HABIT while working in an office, so you must avoid this HABIT.

hinder

(verb) be a hindrance or obstacle to Synonyms : impede Example Sentence She is impeding the progress of our project (verb) hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of Synonyms : block , blockade , embarrass , obstruct , stymie , stymy Example Sentence His brother blocked him at every turn (verb) put at a disadvantage Synonyms : hamper , handicap Example Sentence The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements (adj) located at or near the back of an animal Synonyms : back , hind Example Sentence back (or hind) legs the hinder part of a carcass Think BE-Hind , that action behinds you essentially put you in disadvantage

abound

(verb) be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities (verb) be in a state of movement or action Synonyms : bristle , burst Example Sentence The room abounded with screaming children The garden bristled with toddlers Bounded means limited. Abound means not limited, that is plentiful.

confound

(verb) be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly Synonyms : bedevil , befuddle , confuse , discombobulate , fox , fuddle , throw Example Sentence These questions confuse even the experts This question completely threw me This question befuddled even the teacher (verb) mistake one thing for another Synonyms : confuse Example Sentence you are confusing me with the other candidate I mistook her for the secretary CONfusion FOUND == CONFOUND

equivocate

(verb) be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information Synonyms : beat around the bush , palter , prevaricate , tergiversate Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary equi(equal) vocal(sound)... if we make similar sounds then it would be ambiguous(unclear) to distinguish!!

cherish

(verb) be fond of; be attached to Synonyms : care for , hold dear , treasure Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary i m fond of cherries(CHERISH) n have care that no one will take them away

belie

(verb) be in contradiction with Synonyms : contradict , negate (verb) represent falsely Synonyms : misrepresent Example Sentence This statement misrepresents my intentions belie has lie.

outstrip

(verb) be or do something to a greater degree Synonyms : exceed , outdo , outgo , outmatch , outperform , surmount , surpass Example Sentence her performance surpasses that of any other student I know She outdoes all other athletes This exceeds all my expectations This car outperforms all others in its class (verb) go far ahead of Synonyms : distance , outdistance Example Sentence He outdistanced the other runners getting stripped in a colloquial language means being insulted, which is also felt if ur defeated or outdone.. hence try relating outstrip it..

engender

(verb) call forth Synonyms : breed , spawn (verb) make children Synonyms : beget , bring forth , father , generate , get , mother , sire Example Sentence Abraham begot Isaac Men often father children but don't recognize them when two gender's male & female end up together .. they produce or give rise to a CHILD..

elicit

(verb) call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) Synonyms : arouse , enkindle , evoke , fire , kindle , provoke , raise Example Sentence arouse pity raise a smile evoke sympathy (verb) deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning) Synonyms : draw out , educe , evoke , extract Example Sentence We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant (verb) derive by reason Example Sentence elicit a solution Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary implicit - which is understood .. explicit - means specifically told/derived so elicit - explicit

repudiate

(verb) cast off Synonyms : disown , renounce Example Sentence She renounced her husband The parents repudiated their son (verb) refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid Example Sentence The woman repudiated the divorce settlement (verb) refuse to recognize or pay Example Sentence repudiate a debt (verb) reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust Example Sentence She repudiated the accusations Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary he ate the PUDDING AGAIN.. When his mother asked him if he ate the pudding, he tried to REPUDIATE (deny eating it)... :)

subvert

(verb) cause the downfall of; of rulers Synonyms : bring down , overthrow , overturn Example Sentence The Czar was overthrown subvert the ruling class (verb) corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality Synonyms : corrupt , debase , debauch , demoralise , demoralize , deprave , misdirect , pervert , profane , vitiate Example Sentence debauch the young people with wine and women Socrates was accused of corrupting young men Do school counselors subvert young children? corrupt the morals (verb) destroy property or hinder normal operations Synonyms : counteract , countermine , sabotage , undermine , weaken Example Sentence The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war (verb) destroy completely Example Sentence we must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis can be remembered with help of root word:sub(below, down)+vert(to turn)..and downfall of something is subvert...

placate

(verb) cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of Synonyms : appease , assuage , conciliate , gentle , gruntle , lenify , mollify , pacify Example Sentence She managed to mollify the angry customer PL + ac + ATE = a PLATE full of tasty food to SATISFY someone.

assuage

(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 (verb) satisfy (thirst) Synonyms : allay , quench , slake Example Sentence The cold water quenched his thirst (verb) provide physical relief, as from pain Synonyms : alleviate , palliate , relieve Example Sentence This pill will relieve your headaches ass-usage in the toilet gives huge relief

appease

(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 (verb) overcome or allay Synonyms : quell , stay Example Sentence quell my hunger (verb) make peace with Synonyms : propitiate appeaseapp(appeal)+pease(peace) appeal for peace..when war was going on in kasmirour prime minister appealed people to maintain peace in the region.

disseminate

(verb) cause to become widely known Synonyms : broadcast , circularise , circularize , circulate , diffuse , disperse , distribute , pass around , propagate , spread Example Sentence spread information circulate a rumor broadcast the news dis + seminate seminate could be taken as seminar, so for a seminar people gather at a place. Hence disseminar could be understood as the scattering of people.

perpetuate

(verb) cause to continue or prevail Example Sentence perpetuate a myth PAR PE CHUA (touched feet) - if you touch feet of old ppl they say "may you perpetuate"

discomfit

(verb) cause to lose one's composure Synonyms : discompose , disconcert , untune , upset discomfit- resembles discomfortable, wen u are discomfartable ,u tend to get frustrated and defeated. If ucan check the word Fit ,u can add a meaning ,by assuming,-if u are not fit(disfit) u are defeated and put to embarrasment.

polarize

(verb) cause to vibrate in a definite pattern Synonyms : polarise Example Sentence polarize light waves (verb) cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions Synonyms : polarise (verb) become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation Synonyms : polarise reminds of the two poles "N-Pole", "S-Pole" which is nothing but division of two extreme poles.

castigate

(verb) censure severely Synonyms : chasten , chastise , correct , objurgate Example Sentence She chastised him for his insensitive remarks (verb) inflict severe punishment on Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary cast+i+hate - if you hate caste, you criticize it..

ruminate

(verb) chew the cuds Example Sentence cows ruminate (verb) reflect deeply on a subject Synonyms : chew over , contemplate , excogitate , meditate , mull , mull over , muse , ponder , reflect , speculate , think over Example Sentence I mulled over the events of the afternoon philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate if in ROOMS of hostel there is interNET, we will start to think(mull over)

anoint

(verb) choose by or as if by divine intervention Example Sentence She was anointed the head of the Christian fundamentalist group (verb) administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing Synonyms : anele , embrocate , inunct , oil 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

vanquish

(verb) come out better in a competition, race, or conflict Synonyms : beat , beat out , crush , shell , trounce Example Sentence Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship We beat the competition Harvard defeated Yale in the last football game sounds like vanish..by vanishing u can be better than ny1 in a competition!!

premeditate

(verb) consider, ponder, or plan (an action) beforehand Example Sentence premeditated murder (verb) think or reflect beforehand or in advance Example Sentence I rarely premeditate, which is a mistake pre+meditate = think before planning something.

vitiate

(verb) corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality Synonyms : corrupt , debase , debauch , demoralise , demoralize , deprave , misdirect , pervert , profane , subvert Example Sentence debauch the young people with wine and women Socrates was accused of corrupting young men Do school counselors subvert young children? corrupt the morals (verb) make imperfect Synonyms : deflower , impair , mar , spoil Example Sentence nothing marred her beauty (verb) take away the legal force of or render ineffective Synonyms : invalidate , void Example Sentence invalidate a contract Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary vitiate is vish + ate, vish in the hindi language means poison..if you make anyone eat poison it's an IMMORAL ACT and the person will be in an IMPERFECT condition.

adulterate

(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 (adj) mixed with impurities Synonyms : adulterated , debased Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary dull+the+rate = impure, means to decrease the rate

canonize

(verb) declare (a dead person) to be a saint Synonyms : canonise , saint Example Sentence After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized (verb) treat as a sacred person Synonyms : canonise Example Sentence He canonizes women CANON camera.......canonize means to glorify...when we take too many photos of a person by CANON camer, we GLORIFY him by printing those pictures in newspapers or uploading on internet...

nullify

(verb) declare invalid Synonyms : annul , avoid , invalidate , quash , void Example Sentence The contract was annulled void a plea (verb) show to be invalid Synonyms : invalidate (verb) make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of Synonyms : negate , neutralise , neutralize Example Sentence Her optimism neutralizes his gloom This action will negate the effect of my efforts the NU in nullify can represent numb, which is loss of feeling. This leads to less importance.

undermine

(verb) destroy property or hinder normal operations Synonyms : counteract , countermine , sabotage , subvert , weaken Example Sentence The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war (verb) hollow out as if making a cave or opening Synonyms : cave Example Sentence The river was caving the banks Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary UNDERMINE ....Minining under the earth would GRADUALLY WEAKEN strength of soil and rock

obviate

(verb) do away with Synonyms : eliminate , rid of (verb) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening Synonyms : avert , avoid , debar , deflect , fend off , forefend , forfend , head off , stave off , ward off Example Sentence Let's avoid a confrontation head off a confrontation avert a strike obviate - viate sounds like deviate, deviate yourself from studying(happen something)....

circumscribe

(verb) draw a line around Example Sentence He drew a circle around the points (verb) restrict or confine, Synonyms : confine , limit Example Sentence I limit you to two visits to the pub a day (verb) to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect circumscribe -> circle + scribe(a writer of manuscripts); so circumscribe means a person writing around the same lines or topic.

augment

(verb) enlarge or increase Example Sentence The recent speech of the president augmented tensions in the Near East (verb) grow or intensify Example Sentence The pressure augmented you can remember it as opposite of segment...... segment means to make less.... augment to add

ascertain

(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 (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 (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 (verb) learn or discover with certainty Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary When you have determined your chances of admission into a college AS CERTAIN, then you have ASCERTAINed your chance to be 100%

corroborate

(verb) establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts Synonyms : affirm , confirm , substantiate , support , sustain Example Sentence his story confirmed my doubts The evidence supports the defendant (verb) give evidence for Synonyms : validate (verb) support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm Synonyms : bear out , support , underpin Example Sentence The stories and claims were born out by the evidence just focus on borate part of this word -- Borate test is a confirmatory test in chemistry.

weary

(verb) exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress Synonyms : fag , fag out , fatigue , jade , outwear , tire , tire out , wear , wear down , wear out , wear upon Example Sentence We wore ourselves out on this hike (verb) lose interest or become bored with something or somebody Synonyms : fatigue , jade , pall , tire Example Sentence I'm so tired of your mother and her complaints about my food (adj) physically and mentally fatigued Synonyms : aweary Example Sentence `aweary' is archaic After long work surely u will look for leaving formal DRESS(WEAR)

banish

(verb) expel from a community or group Synonyms : ban , blackball , cast out , ostracise , ostracize , shun (verb) ban from a place of residence, as for punishment Synonyms : ban (verb) expel, as if by official decree Synonyms : bar , relegate Example Sentence he was banished from his own country (verb) drive away Example Sentence banish bad thoughts banish gloom Vanishing oneself from power is Banish ; hand over

debunk

(verb) expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas Synonyms : expose Example Sentence The physicist debunked the psychic's claims DE+BUNK..so when you bunked your college, and got caught by your teacher... your teacher exaggerated this fact and ridiculed you in front of the class.

brazen

(verb) face with defiance or impudence Example Sentence brazen it out (adj) unrestrained by convention or propriety Synonyms : audacious , bald-faced , barefaced , bodacious , brassy , 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 (adj) made of or resembling brass (as in color or hardness) Split the word brazen as Bra + Zen. Suppose you went out with your friends and saw a girl in a Zen car wearing only a bra. How was the attempt of the girl? Really bold and brazen!

abjure

(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 Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Abjure think it like injure. so once you are injured you will give up. so abjure means give up

renounce

(verb) give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations Synonyms : abdicate Example Sentence The King abdicated when he married a divorcee (verb) leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily Synonyms : give up , resign , vacate Example Sentence She vacated the position when she got pregnant The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds (verb) turn away from; give up Synonyms : foreswear , quit , relinquish Example Sentence I am foreswearing women forever (verb) cast off Synonyms : disown , repudiate Example Sentence She renounced her husband The parents repudiated their son re-announce something.abandon the previous announcement.Start afresh

proliferate

(verb) grow rapidly Example Sentence Pizza parlors proliferate in this area (verb) cause to grow or increase rapidly Example Sentence We must not proliferate nuclear arms life rate=its always increasing

invigorate

(verb) heighten or intensify Synonyms : animate , enliven , exalt , inspire Example Sentence These paintings exalt the imagination (verb) give life or energy to Synonyms : quicken Example Sentence The cold water invigorated him (verb) make lively Synonyms : animate , enliven , liven , liven up Example Sentence let's liven up this room a bit (verb) impart vigor, strength, or vitality to Synonyms : reinvigorate Example Sentence Exercise is invigorating split as in + vigor. invigorate gives some one vigor (i.e) strengthens them and rejuvenates them

preclude

(verb) keep from happening or arising; make impossible Synonyms : forbid , foreclose , forestall , prevent Example Sentence My sense of tact forbids an honest answer Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project (verb) make impossible, especially beforehand Synonyms : close out , rule out PRECLUDE is to EXCLUDE or keep out, whereas INCLUDE which is its opposite means to take in as part of a group.

forestall

(verb) keep from happening or arising; make impossible Synonyms : forbid , foreclose , preclude , prevent Example Sentence My sense of tact forbids an honest answer Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project (verb) act in advance of; deal with ahead of time Synonyms : anticipate , counter , foresee Fore means before. Stall means to stop. Hence Forestall == Before Stop. i.e to stop something before it happens.

eradicate

(verb) kill in large numbers Synonyms : annihilate , carry off , decimate , eliminate , extinguish , wipe out Example Sentence the plague wiped out an entire population (verb) destroy completely, as if down to the roots Synonyms : exterminate , extirpate , root out , uproot Example Sentence the vestiges of political democracy were soon uprooted root out corruption eradicate= decades(sounds like dicate) ago people were killed by arrows(sounds like era)

mitigate

(verb) lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of Synonyms : extenuate , palliate Example Sentence The circumstances extenuate the crime (verb) make less severe or harsh Example Sentence mitigating circumstances Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Mitigate > "Gate pe kutte ki potty pe mitti daal do" why? so that the intensity of bad odour will lessen.

immure

(verb) lock up or confine, in or as in a jail Synonyms : gaol , imprison , incarcerate , jail , jug , lag , put away , put behind bars , remand Example Sentence The suspects were imprisoned without trial the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary sounds like I M YOURS....please enclose me within the walls of your heart

contend

(verb) maintain or assert Synonyms : postulate Example Sentence He contended that Communism had no future (verb) have an argument about something Synonyms : argue , debate , fence (verb) to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation Synonyms : contest , repugn Example Sentence They contested the outcome of the race (verb) come to terms with Synonyms : cope , deal , get by , grapple , make do , make out , manage Example Sentence We got by on just a gallon of gas They made do on half a loaf of bread every day (verb) compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others Synonyms : compete , vie (verb) be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight Synonyms : fight , struggle Example Sentence the tribesmen fought each other Siblings are always fighting Militant groups are contending for control of the country contend...sounds very similar to content....when the content of your essay is not good, you have less chances of COMPETEING WITH the other's essay.

reconcile

(verb) make (one thing) compatible with (another) Synonyms : accommodate , conciliate Example Sentence The scientists had to accommodate the new results with the existing theories (verb) bring into consonance or accord Synonyms : harmonise , harmonize Example Sentence harmonize one's goals with one's abilities (verb) come to terms Synonyms : conciliate , make up , patch up , settle Example Sentence After some discussion we finally made up (verb) accept as inevitable Synonyms : resign , submit Example Sentence He resigned himself to his fate Re(BACK)+concile(COUNSELLING)...After filing the petition in court for DIVORCE the judge ordered COUNSELLING of couple..so that relations could be to BACK to NORMAL again AFTER THE QUARREL without legal proceedings

amend

(verb) make amendments to Example Sentence amend the document (verb) to make better Synonyms : ameliorate , better , improve , meliorate Example Sentence The editor improved the manuscript with his changes (verb) set straight or right Synonyms : rectify , remediate , remedy , repair Example Sentence remedy these deficiencies rectify the inequities in salaries repair an oversight after we ask God to AMEND the sinful world, we say AMEN

feign

(verb) make believe with the intent to deceive Synonyms : affect , dissemble , pretend , sham Example Sentence He feigned that he was ill He shammed a headache (verb) make a pretence of Synonyms : assume , sham , simulate Example Sentence She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger he feigned sleep Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary feign(sounds with foreign)foreign ppl always try to decieve our country

dissemble

(verb) make believe with the intent to deceive Synonyms : affect , feign , pretend , sham Example Sentence He feigned that he was ill He shammed a headache (verb) hide under a false appearance Synonyms : cloak , mask Example Sentence He masked his disappointment (verb) behave unnaturally or affectedly Synonyms : act , pretend Example Sentence She's just acting The word sounds like "resemble"...the person/ a thing of tat type can be in disguise...

elucidate

(verb) make clear and (more) comprehensible Synonyms : clarify , clear up Example Sentence clarify the mystery surrounding her death (verb) make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear Synonyms : clear , clear up , crystalise , crystalize , crystallise , crystallize , enlighten , illuminate , shed light on , sort out , straighten out Example Sentence Could you clarify these remarks? Clear up the question of who is at fault think of lucid, which means clear.

distort

(verb) make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story Synonyms : falsify , garble , warp (verb) form into a spiral shape Synonyms : twine , twist Example Sentence The cord is all twisted (verb) twist and press out of shape Synonyms : contort , deform , wring (verb) affect as in thought or feeling Synonyms : color , colour , tinge Example Sentence My personal feelings color my judgment in this case The sadness tinged his life (verb) alter the shape of (something) by stress Synonyms : deform , strain Example Sentence His body was deformed by leprosy the root word here is tort( turn..), hence we can derive words like: dis + tort- disfigure, Con + tort - twist one's face...

divulge

(verb) make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret Synonyms : break , bring out , disclose , discover , expose , give away , let on , let out , reveal , unwrap Example Sentence The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold The actress won't reveal how old she is bring out the truth he broke the news to her unwrap the evidence in the murder case A girl asks u what is that bulge ( rhymes with vulge) in your pant ,then u reveal or show it

abate

(verb) make less active or intense Synonyms : slack , slake (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 rebate means discount... i.e reducing the price.. abate and rebate are rhyming words

obscure

(verb) make less visible or unclear Synonyms : becloud , befog , cloud , fog , haze over , mist , obnubilate Example Sentence The stars are obscured by the clouds the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley (verb) make unclear, indistinct, or blurred Synonyms : blur , confuse , obnubilate Example Sentence Her remarks confused the debate Their words obnubilate their intentions (verb) make obscure or unclear Synonyms : bedim , overcloud Example Sentence The distinction was obscured (verb) reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa (verb) make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing Synonyms : blot out , hide , obliterate , veil Example Sentence a hidden message a veiled threat (adj) not clearly understood or expressed Synonyms : vague Example Sentence an obscure turn of phrase an impulse to go off and fight certain obscure battles of his own spirit their descriptions of human behavior become vague, dull, and unclear vague...forms of speech...have so long passed for mysteries of science (adj) marked by difficulty of style or expression Synonyms : dark Example Sentence much that was dark is now quite clear to me those who do not appreciate Kafka's work say his style is obscure (adj) difficult to find Synonyms : hidden Example Sentence hidden valleys a hidden cave an obscure retreat (adj) not famous or acclaimed Synonyms : unknown , unsung Example Sentence an obscure family unsung heroes of the war (adj) not drawing attention Synonyms : unnoticeable Example Sentence an unnoticeable cigarette burn on the carpet an obscure flaw (adj) remote and separate physically or socially Synonyms : apart , isolated Example Sentence existed over the centuries as a world apart preserved because they inhabited a place apart tiny isolated villages remote from centers of civilization an obscure village OBSCURE= OBSession + CURE == Many psychiatrists believe that Obsession's cure is still UNKNOWN / UNCLEAR...

supple

(verb) make pliant and flexible Example Sentence These boots are not yet suppled by frequent use (adj) moving and bending with ease Synonyms : lissom , lissome , lithe , lithesome , slender , svelte , sylphlike (adj) (used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable Synonyms : limber Example Sentence a supple mind a limber imagination (adj) (used of persons' bodies) capable of moving or bending freely Synonyms : limber supple = chappal.. now the rexona ki chappal or any other slippers should be flexible and easy to bend in order to be a good chappal.. so a chappal shoul be supple or flexible, pliable ! :)

construe

(verb) make sense of; assign a meaning to Synonyms : interpret , see Example Sentence What message do you see in this letter? How do you interpret his behavior? Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary e.g. if i construe your message correctly...

edify

(verb) make understand Synonyms : enlighten Example Sentence Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal edify -> edit + y; you edit some thing to improve it

exacerbate

(verb) make worse Synonyms : aggravate , exasperate , worsen Example Sentence This drug aggravates the pain (verb) exasperate or irritate Synonyms : aggravate , exasperate Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Latin ex+acerb+ate; Latin acerb- means bitter, harsh; So exacerbate means to make bittter, to worsen.

coalesce

(verb) mix together different elements Synonyms : blend , combine , commingle , conflate , flux , fuse , immix , meld , merge , mix Example Sentence The colors blend well (verb) fuse or cause to grow together Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary coal- combination of wood and charcoal.

diffuse

(verb) move outward Synonyms : fan out , spread , spread out Example Sentence The soldiers fanned out (verb) spread or diffuse through Synonyms : imbue , interpenetrate , penetrate , permeate , pervade , riddle Example Sentence An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration music penetrated the entire building His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks (verb) cause to become widely known Synonyms : broadcast , circularise , circularize , circulate , disperse , disseminate , distribute , pass around , propagate , spread Example Sentence spread information circulate a rumor broadcast the news (adj) spread out; not concentrated in one place Example Sentence a large diffuse organization (adj) (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected Synonyms : diffused , soft (adj) lacking conciseness Example Sentence a diffuse historical novel Wen there is a bomb in the building we SPREAD this news WIDELY and call the bomb (DIFFUSE)ing squad

relinquish

(verb) part with a possession or right Synonyms : free , give up , release , resign Example Sentence I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest resign a claim to the throne (verb) do without or cease to hold or adhere to Synonyms : dispense with , forego , foreswear , forgo , waive Example Sentence We are dispensing with formalities relinquish the old ideas (verb) turn away from; give up Synonyms : foreswear , quit , renounce Example Sentence I am foreswearing women forever (verb) release, as from one's grip Synonyms : let go , let go of , release Example Sentence Let go of the door handle, please! relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall Its quite opposite to what it spells "Re - link - Wish"

obstinate

(verb) persist stubbornly Example Sentence he obstinates himself against all rational arguments (adj) tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield Synonyms : stubborn , unregenerate (adj) stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing Synonyms : cussed , obdurate , unrepentant (adj) resistant to guidance or discipline Synonyms : contrary , perverse , wayward Example Sentence Mary Mary quite contrary an obstinate child with a violent temper a perverse mood wayward behavior obs+tin+ate he ate tin so he is stubborn fellow as he is hard to control

curtail

(verb) place restrictions on Synonyms : curb , cut back , restrict Example Sentence curtail drinking in school (verb) terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent Synonyms : clip , cut short Example Sentence My speech was cut short Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries curTAIL. Can be read as cur + TAIL or cutting the tail of an animal, ie reducing it. So curTAIL is to shorten or to reduce.

desiccate

(verb) preserve by removing all water and liquids from Synonyms : dehydrate Example Sentence carry dehydrated food on your camping trip (verb) remove water from Synonyms : dehydrate Example Sentence All this exercise and sweating has dehydrated me (verb) lose water or moisture Synonyms : dehydrate , dry up , exsiccate Example Sentence In the desert, you get dehydrated very quickly (adj) lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless Synonyms : arid , 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 Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary desi cake is always dried up.

deflect

(verb) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening Synonyms : avert , avoid , debar , 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 (verb) turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest Synonyms : bend , turn away (verb) turn aside and away from an initial or intended course (verb) draw someone's attention away from something Synonyms : distract Example Sentence The thief distracted the bystanders He deflected his competitors (verb) impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) Synonyms : block , parry Example Sentence block an attack sounds like reflect. If some thing reflects, it turns away

exonerate

(verb) pronounce not guilty of criminal charges Synonyms : acquit , assoil , clear , discharge , exculpate Example Sentence The suspect was cleared of the murder charges ex(purani)...ones (one) rate(value) vapas mill jana...means to get back ur lost pride by gettin ridd of d charges...

exculpate

(verb) pronounce not guilty of criminal charges Synonyms : acquit , assoil , clear , discharge , exonerate Example Sentence The suspect was cleared of the murder charges exculpate sounds like ex-culprit = culprit...but now he has been cleared of the charges.

alleviate

(verb) provide physical relief, as from pain Synonyms : assuage , palliate , relieve Example Sentence This pill will relieve your headaches (verb) make easier Synonyms : ease , facilitate Example Sentence you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge ALL (all)+ EVI (evil)+ ATE (has been eaten up) so hence you are relieved of the pain and you feel relief

fabricate

(verb) put together out of artificial or natural components or parts Synonyms : construct , manufacture Example Sentence the company fabricates plastic chairs They manufacture small toys He manufactured a popular cereal (verb) make up something artificial or untrue Synonyms : cook up , invent , make up , manufacture i ATE FABRIC..do u believe..i suppose no...!!!

distill

(verb) remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation Synonyms : make pure , purify , sublimate Example Sentence purify the water (verb) undergo the process of distillation Synonyms : distil (verb) extract by the process of distillation Synonyms : distil , extract Example Sentence distill the essence of this compound (verb) undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops Synonyms : condense , distil Example Sentence water condenses The acid distills at a specific temperature (verb) give off (a liquid) Synonyms : distil Example Sentence The doctor distilled a few drops of disinfectant onto the wound distilled water...distilleries...

aver

(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 (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 A VERy confident statement!

betray

(verb) reveal unintentionally Synonyms : bewray Example Sentence Her smile betrayed her true feelings (verb) deliver to an enemy by treachery Synonyms : sell Example Sentence Judas sold Jesus The spy betrayed his country (verb) disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake Synonyms : fail Example Sentence His sense of smell failed him this time His strength finally failed him His children failed him in the crisis (verb) be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage Synonyms : cheat , cheat on , cuckold , wander Example Sentence She cheats on her husband Might her husband be wandering? (verb) give away information about somebody Synonyms : denounce , give away , grass , rat , shit , shop , snitch , stag , tell on Example Sentence He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam (verb) cause someone to believe an untruth Synonyms : deceive , lead astray Example Sentence The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house bet.+ray ..so a bet that was won by your friend by cheating you, so you are noW unfaithful about hIS NATURE, as his behaviour has left NO RAY OF HOPE.

sever

(verb) set or keep apart Synonyms : break up Example Sentence sever a relationship (verb) cut off from a whole Synonyms : discerp , lop Example Sentence His head was severed from his body The soul discerped from the body SEVER:If you have Fever, you will be separated or SEVERED from the group.

malign

(verb) speak unfavorably about Synonyms : badmouth , drag through the mud , traduce Example Sentence She badmouths her husband everywhere (adj) evil or harmful in nature or influence Example Sentence prompted by malign motives believed in witches and malign spirits gave him a malign look a malign lesion (adj) having or exerting a malignant influence Synonyms : evil , malefic , malevolent Example Sentence malevolent stars a malefic force Ma(bad) Lign(language) bad language

dawdle

(verb) take one's time; proceed slowly Synonyms : linger (verb) waste time Synonyms : dally Example Sentence Get busy--don't dally! (verb) hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc. Synonyms : fall back , fall behind , lag somewhat similar to idle

deliberate

(verb) think about carefully; weigh Synonyms : consider , debate , moot , turn over Example Sentence They considered the possibility of a strike Turn the proposal over in your mind (verb) discuss the pros and cons of an issue Synonyms : debate (adj) carefully thought out in advance Synonyms : calculated , measured Example Sentence a calculated insult with measured irony (adj) unhurried and with care and dignity Synonyms : careful , measured Example Sentence walking at the same measured pace with all deliberate speed daily + berate => if you get berated(scolded) daily, you need to think it over as to why it happens..

jettison

(verb) throw away, of something encumbering (verb) throw as from an airplane jetti(jet plane)+son..so someone throwing out his 2 quintal SON out of JET PLANE to make it LIGHTER.

stigmatize

(verb) to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful Synonyms : brand , denounce , mark , stigmatise Example Sentence He denounced the government action She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock (verb) mark with a stigma or stigmata Synonyms : stigmatise Example Sentence They wanted to stigmatize the adulteress to stick bad things to others

acquiesce

(verb) to agree or express agreement Synonyms : accede , assent Example Sentence The Maestro assented to the request for an encore acQUIEsce..concentrate on the part quie. and remember quiet.. which means submissive.. or imagine some1 who is quiet will give in without any protest

amalgamate

(verb) to bring or combine together or with something else Synonyms : commix , mingle , mix , unify Example Sentence resourcefully he mingled music and dance (adj) joined together into a whole Synonyms : amalgamated , coalesced , consolidated , fused Example Sentence United Industries the amalgamated colleges constituted a university a consolidated school Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary 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

ameliorate

(verb) to make better Synonyms : amend , better , improve , meliorate Example Sentence The editor improved the manuscript with his changes (verb) get better Synonyms : better , improve , meliorate Example Sentence The weather improved toward evening Ameli (Imli) improves the taste of food.

inhibit

(verb) to put down by force or authority Synonyms : conquer , curb , stamp down , subdue , suppress Example Sentence suppress a nascent uprising stamp down on littering conquer one's desires (verb) limit the range or extent of Example Sentence Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs (verb) limit, block, or decrease the action or function of Example Sentence inhibit the action of the enzyme inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction (verb) control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior Synonyms : bottle up , suppress 'Prohibit' means forbade someone to do anything. 'Inhibit' means to make obstacle in doing something

galvanize

(verb) to stimulate to action Synonyms : galvanise , startle Example Sentence ..startled him awake galvanized into action (verb) cover with zinc Synonyms : galvanise Example Sentence galvanize steel (verb) stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock Synonyms : galvanise Imagine a Van filled with Girls(gals) appear, (GALs in VAN)how will you react, you will be STIRRED UP or REVITALIZED as if you have HAD A SHOCK.

covet

(verb) wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person) Example Sentence She covets her sister's house Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary Remm it as KUWAIT(country famous for its oil resources).. Every country covet to capture KUWAIT for its oil resources

scant

(verb) work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially Synonyms : skimp (verb) limit in quality or quantity Synonyms : skimp (verb) supply sparingly and with restricted quantities Synonyms : skimp , stint Example Sentence sting with the allowance (adj) less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so Synonyms : light , short Example Sentence a light pound a scant cup of sugar regularly gives short weight SCANT rhymes with PANT => a mean man with scant regard for the panting dog shares non of his water.

collaborate

(verb) work together on a common enterprise of project Synonyms : cooperate , get together , join forces Example Sentence The soprano and the pianist did not get together very well We joined forces with another research group (verb) cooperate as a traitor Example Sentence he collaborated with the Nazis when they occupied Paris co(together)labor(worker)so collaborate ==>work together

profligate

Completely and shamelessly immoral, or extremely wasteful, prodigal mne. Profligate= spend Profusely like bill Gates

belie

Contradict or misrepresent mne. belie has lie

apogee

noun: the highest point Synonyms : culmination The apogee of the Viennese style of music, Mozart's music continues to mesmerize audiences well into the 21st century.

elusive

(adj.) difficult to catch or to hold; hard to explain or understand

candid

adjective: a straightforward and honest look at something Synonyms : blunt , forthright , frank , free-spoken , outspoken , plainspoken , point-blank , straight-from-the-shoulder Even with a perfect stranger, Charles was always candid and would rarely hold anything back. candiadates in a interview are recommended to be straight forward,outspoken and honest in an interview for best result.....

preemptive

adjective: done before someone else can do it Just as Martha was about to take the only cookie left on the table, Noah preemptively swiped it.

sanctimonious

adjective: making a show of being pious; holier-than-thou Synonyms : holier-than-thou , pharisaic , pharisaical , pietistic , pietistical , self-righteous Even during the quiet sanctity of evening prayer, she held her chin high, a sanctimonious sneer forming on her face as she eyed those who were attending church for the first time. mne. saints and munis are sanctimonious... DHONGI SAADHU

extenuating

adjective: making less guilty or more forgivable The jury was hardly moved by the man's plea that his loneliness was an extenuating factor in his crime of dognapping a prized pooch.

cardinal

adjective: of primary importance; fundamental Synonyms : central , fundamental , key , primal Most cultures consider gambling a cardinal sin and thus have outlawed its practice. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study mne. 'cardinal' also means pertaining to the 'heart' and the heart is the 'most important' part of our body. It is responsible for the working of our body.

aboveboard

adjective: open and honest Synonyms : straightforward The mayor, despite his avuncular face plastered about the city, was hardly aboveboard - some concluded that it was his ingratiating smile that allowed him to engage in corrupt behavior and get away with it.

unconscionable

adjective: unreasonable; unscrupulous; excessive Synonyms : exorbitant , extortionate , outrageous , steep , usurious The lawyer's demands were so unconscionable that rather than pay an exorbitant sum or submit himself to any other inconveniences, the defendant decided to find a new lawyer. mne. unconscionable is un + conscio + nable...and conscience means to know what is morally acceptable but unconscious means not aware of the acceptable amount and therefore the same as unconscionable.

voracious

adjective: very hungry; approaching an activity with gusto Synonyms : edacious , esurient , rapacious , ravening , ravenous , wolfish Steven was a voracious reader, sometimes finishing two novels in the same day.

thoroughgoing

adjective: very thorough; complete Synonyms : exhaustive , thorough As a thoroughgoing bibliophile, one who had turned his house into a veritable library, he shocked his friends when he bought a Kindle.

affluent

adjective: wealthy, a person who is financially well off The center of the city had sadly become a pit of penury, while, only five miles away, multi-million dollar homes spoke of affluence. mne. affluent, influence= those who can influence other has lot of money

hodgepodge

noun: a confusing mixture or jumble Synonyms : farrago , gallimaufry , hotchpotch , melange , mingle-mangle , mishmash , oddments , odds and ends , omnium-gatherum , ragbag Those in attendance represented a hodgepodge of the city's denizens: chimney sweepers could be seen sitting elbow to elbow with stockbrokers.

misanthrope

noun: a hater of mankind Synonyms : misanthropist Kevin is such a misanthrope that he refused to attend the Christmas party, claiming that everyone's happiness was "fake" and "annoying." mne. "misien"in greek means " to hate" and "anthropos" means "mankind" so misanthrope means one who hates mankind

raft

noun: a large number of something Synonyms : batch , deal , flock , good deal , great deal , hatful , heap , lot , mass , mess , mickle , mint , mountain , muckle , passel , peck , pile , plenty , pot , quite a little , sight , slew , spate , stack , tidy sum , wad Despite a raft of city ordinances passed by an overzealous council, noise pollution continued unabated in the megalopolis. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

reprobate

noun: a person who is disapproved of Synonyms : miscreant Those old reprobates drinking all day down by the river-they are not going to amount to much.

unnerve

verb: to make nervous or upset, disturb the composure of Synonyms : enervate , faze , unsettle At one time unnerved by math problems, she began avidly "Magoosh-ing", and soon became adept at even combinations and permutations questions.

badger

verb: to pester, annoy persistently Synonyms : beleaguer , bug , pester , tease Badgered by his parents to find a job, the 30-year-old loafer instead joined a gang of itinerant musicians. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study mne. BAD GIRL.....bad girls always annoy people

desecrate

verb: to willfully violate or destroy a sacred place Synonyms : outrage , profane , violate After desecrating the pharaoh's tomb, the archaeologist soon fell victim to a horrible illness. mne. pronounce it as de-sacred; i.e; spoiling its sanctity or sacredness

foment

(verb) try to stir up public opinion Synonyms : agitate , stir up (verb) bathe with warm water or medicated lotions Example Sentence His legs should be fomented Foam starts to appear once you profusely foment (stir up) a soapy hot water bucket(2nd meaning ).

ingenuous

Genuine, sincere, not holding back; naive mne. In+genuine- In genuine relationship people are naive and trusting to each other.

censor

verb: to examine and remove objectionable material Synonyms : ban Every fall, high school English teachers are inundated by requests to censor their curriculum by removing The Catcher in the Rye and Scarlet Letter from their reading lists. noun: an official who censors material The censor insisted that every reference to drugs should be removed from the manuscript.

virago

noun: an ill-tempered or violent woman Synonyms : amazon Poor Billy was the victim of the virago's invective - she railed at him for a good 30-minutes about how he is the scum of the earth for speaking loudly on his cellphone in public. mne. virgo women are ill-tempered

powwow

noun: an informal meeting or discussion Before the team takes the field, the coach always calls for a powwow so that he can make sure all the players are mentally in the right place.

heyday

noun: the pinnacle or top of a time period or career Synonyms : bloom , blossom , efflorescence , flower , flush , peak , prime During the heyday of Prohibition, bootlegging had become such a lucrative business that many who had been opposed to the 18th Amendment began to fear it would be repealed. mne. hey!!!!+day...when you pass a time of great suceess in a day...you say...hey!!!!!! what a day it was..I will always rememeber it.

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