GRE GregMat Words 1-28

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.

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

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

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 !

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..........

nascent

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

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 !!!!!!!

ubiquitous

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

omnipresent

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

estranged

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

repugnant

(adj.) offensive, disagreeable, distasteful

cajole

(v.) to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises

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.

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.

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..

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.

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"

exorbitant

excessive

despotic

exercising absolute power; tyrannical

yield

give or supply

shrill

high-pitched and piercing

quarantine

isolation to prevent the spread of disease

benevolent

kindly, charitable

incidental

not essential; minor

inchoate

not fully formed; disorganized

imperturbable

not capable of being disturbed

lampoon

ridicule; spoof

axiomatic

self-evident

pomposity

self-importance; excessive self-esteem; arrogance

estranged

separated; alienated

paradigmatic

serving as a typical example of something; a model

conclusive

serving to settle an issue; final

adept

skillful; expert

ironclad

so firm or secure as to be unbreakable; binding

agitate

stir up; disturb

penchant

a strong liking

archetype

a very typical example of a certain person or thing

treatise

a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject; essay

insolent

rude

affront

an insult

apprehension

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen

haughty

arrogant, condescending

relegate

assign to a lower position

assail

attack, assault

corporeal

bodily (rather than spiritual); of a bodily form; material; tangible

tedious

boring; long and tiresome

turpitude

depravity; wickedness

impudent

disrespectful; rude

doctrinaire

dogmatic; unyielding

suspect

doubtful

vitality

the state of being strong and active; energy

relent

to become less severe; to give in

swindle

to cheat

perpetrate

to commit

denounce

to condemn

lambaste

to criticize harshly

excoriate

to criticize severely

quash

to crush

ravage

to destroy, lay waste, ruin

jeopardize

to endanger

exorcise

to expel evil spirits; free from bad influences

deprecate

to express disapproval of

disentangle

to free from tangles or complications

subsume

to include, incorporate

escalate

to increase or intensify

surmount

to overcome, rise above

condone

to pardon or overlook

conspire

to plan together secretly

burnish

to polish, shine

whimsical

unpredictable

tacit

unspoken

exigent

urgent, critical

chary

wary; cautious; sparing

frailty

weakness

subside

wear off or die down

eclectic

wide-ranging; broad

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

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.

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

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

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

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....

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

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 ...

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

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.

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.

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.

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)

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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"

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.

amicable

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

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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

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)

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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? (Come-bear-some) come bear some heavy things that are hard to manage

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

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.

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

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)

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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)

sparse

(adj.) meager, scant; scattered

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..

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.....

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 ..

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!!

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.

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

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.

taciturn

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

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!!!!

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

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..!..:)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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..

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)

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...

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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...

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 :)

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

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........

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.

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

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

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........

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...

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

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.

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.

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...

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

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

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'.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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...

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!!

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

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)

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

cataclysmic

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

conventional

(adj.) in line with accepted ideas or standards; trite

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.

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.

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. :)

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

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.

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.

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.

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 :-)

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

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.

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.

gauche

(adj.) awkward, lacking in social graces, tactless, clumsy

poignant

(adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell

sophistry

(n.) reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound; a fallacy

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.

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....

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

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....

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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...

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

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.

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

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..

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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. :-)

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.

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...

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

polymath

(noun) a person of great and varied learning polymath

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

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.

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..

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.

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....

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

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

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

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

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)

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..

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

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.

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..

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

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

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

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).

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

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.....

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.

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....

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

hyperbole

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

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

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....

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

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

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...

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..

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...:)

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)

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

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

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..

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.

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

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.

diatribe

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

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

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

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'.

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.

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

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)

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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..

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!!

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.

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

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!!

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..

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

burgeon

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

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

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.

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.

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)

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"

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...

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...

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.

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..

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.

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

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"

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...

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...!!!

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 .

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

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 !!!!!

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.

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.

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

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..

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.

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.

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 ).

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

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

euphemism

An indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant

finicky

Difficult to please; insisting on getting exactly what one wants

hysterical

Emotionally out of control

auspicious

favorable; fortunate

flustered

Nervous and confused

ploy

a cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage

adverse

Not helpful; harmful

idiosyncratic

Peculiar to one person; highly individualized

antagonize

To act hostile towards; provoke

recant

To formally withdraw; retract

dirge

a funeral song

peccadillo

a minor offense

quandary

a puzzling situation; a dilemma

quibble

a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter

equanimity

composure; calmness

estimable

admirable; possible to estimate

serene

calm; peaceful

tangible

capable of being touched; real, concrete

buoyant

capable of floating; cheerful

lax

careless; not strict

fickle

changeable

wily

clever; deceptive

utterly

completely and without qualification

curmudgeon

cranky person, usually old

bereft

deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

abstract

difficult to understand; theoretical

rigor

difficulty

tangential

digressing; diverting

gullible

easily deceived

sentimental

emotional

barren

empty

distend

expand; swell out

articulate

express clearly

plaintive

expressing sorrow

lavish

extravagant

captious

fault-finding

xenophobic

fear of foreigners

mercurial

fickle; capricious

ingrained

fixed deeply and firmly

inundate

flood; overwhelm

oblivious

forgetful; unaware

disinterested

free of bias or self-interest; impartial

morose

gloomy

poise

graceful and elegant bearing in a person

enmity

hatred

macabre

horrible; grim

ramification

implication, consequence

grievance

injustice; complaint

redoubtable

inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent

heady

intoxicating; exhilarating

rhetoric

language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content

steadfast

loyal, faithful

august

majestic, inspiring admiration and respect

coy

making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring; shy

officious

meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority

retiring

modest and shy

lugubrious

mournful; gloomy

endemic

native or confined to a particular region or people

harangue

noisy, attacking speech

philistine

one who lacks culture or taste

delineate

outline

ardent

passionate

bombastic

pompous; using inflated language

unalloyed

pure

quiescent

quiet; still; inactive

proxy

substitute

conducive

supportive; encouraging; helping to bring about

abeyance

suspended action

figurative

symbolic

invasive

tending to spread aggressively; intrusive

disdain

the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt

foil

to prevent from attaining an end

transcend

to rise above; exceed

reiterate

to say again, repeat

disperse

to scatter; spread far and wide

berate

to scold

cease

to stop

buttress

to support

appropriate

to take possession of for one's own use; confiscate

supplant

to take the place of, supersede

deviate

to turn aside from a course; to stray

undercut

to undermine

exhort

to urge strongly

wheedle

to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end

substantiate

to verify, confirm

contravene

to violate or go against

squander

to waste

marginalize

treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral

intertwined

twisted together

implacable

unable to be calmed down or made peaceful

miscreant

villain; criminal