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1.POLEMICALrefer pol to politics, as u know modern day politics is full of CONTROVERSIES...
Aggressive in verbal attack ; disputation
2. Deceptivecausing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
3. DISSEMINATEdistribute, spread
dis + seminate seminate could be taken as seminar, so for a seminar people gather at a place. Hencedisseminar could be understood as the scattering of people.
Scrutinized
4. CAPRICIOUSchangeable
ca(CAR) + PRIC(PRICE)...PRICE OF cars nowadays is becoming unpredictable with the launch of Tata's
1 lakh car.
5. Corroborating(verb) establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
just focus on borate part of this word -- Borate test is a confirmatory test in chemistry.
6. Debunkingthe exposure of falseness or pretensions
De(daily)+Bunk +ing: When u bunk the classes daily you show a false impression at home.
7. Bogusfraudulent; having a misleading appearance
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8. exactingrequiring precise accuracy
Exacting.....he wants thing too be too exact and precise...hence he is making great demands!!!!
9. Copiouslarge in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
By copying in an exam, some get a LOT of marks
10.AcerbicBitter and sour in nature
11. ScathingHarmful , marked by harshly abusive criticism
sounds like SKATING...when I said I will do skating on highway, my mother started scathing
12.meticulous; scrupulous;punctiliousMeticulous:Met(Meet)+ICU(hospitals intensive care unit),so whenever u met any person in ICU u need to
be very/extremely careful about his health,......etc
marked by extreme care in treatment of details
stinginess;frugal;parisimonous
to be frugal
a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money
13.
diffidence
lack of self-confidence
14.frugalityilliberality
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a disposition not to be liberal (generous) with money
15.thriftextreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
16.fancifulnot based on fact; unreal
inconsequential
lacking worth or importance
consequence means result- we are never worried about the result of inconsequential or worthless things.
Involved
Complicated
Rationality
the state of having good sense and sound judgment
ration line mein good sense and sound judgment o.w backside guy will move forward
disinterest
neutral
insincerity
the quality of not being open or truthful; deceitful or hypocritical
disquieting
causing mental discomfortExample Sentence
the disquieting sounds of nearby gunfire
17.overshadowsappear more prominent or important than."his competitive nature often overshadows the other qualities"
Ur shadow is less important then u
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18.Cautiouscautious sounds like caught+us=Don(amitabh bachhan ko pakadna mushkil hi nahi namumkin kyuki
bahaute hi satark or sawdhann hai
Definition(noun) people who are fearful and cautiousSynonyms :timid
Example Sentence
whitewater rafting is not for the timid
Definition(adj) showing careful forethought
Example Sentence
reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions
a cautious driver
Definition(adj) avoiding excess
Synonyms :conservative
Example Sentence
a conservative estimate
19. frivolity;levitythe trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensibleacting like Freeing always so no serious
Free-will; when people are free to do whatever they want, they act like clowns
Impenetrability
Not able to be pierced or entered ; beyond understanding
Penitential ;pen
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(noun) a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
20.Austerity;nonindulgenceDefinition
(noun) the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
'austre' sounds similar to 'easter' related 2 Christ, who was away from wordly pleasures.
Impetousim+petu => i am petu (in hindi which means who eats a lot), so if you don't give me enough food, i'll get
violent,harsh, rough etc.
prodigality;profligate;spendthrift
prod(rodies) +gals(girls)=extravagance. If you are with girls of rodies then you have to be extravagant..
a recklessly extravagant consumer
21.intractableintractable has 'tract' which reminds me of tractor in fields.. And given a tractor to drive, it would be hard
for me to control...
not tractable; difficult to manage or mold
taciturnityhabitually reserved and uncommunicative
Taxi_turn Taxi Driver will be reserved or uncommunicative while "Driving".
22.
Volublevolubility
Talkative , glib
articulateness,fluency
vol= volume and volume straightly gives us the idea of speech
pellucidity
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free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
peLUCID
LIQUIDCLEAR NO AMBIGUITY
23.Bolstersupport and strengthen
RELATE TO BOLT>> USED TO SUPPORT OR REINFORCE
24. Rumination(noun) (of ruminants) chewing (the cud)
25. Hackneyedconcentrate on hack !!! once a hacker is ALWAYS a hacker.. he overuses his techniques.
26.AloofRemote in manner
aloof:aloo(potato)+f..u like aloo so mom keeps it "apart" for u..it is "reserved" for u
27. placid; quiet,smooth,still,tranquil,unruffled(adj) (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
not easily irritated
a student well PLACED in his college will sit calmly and peacefully...as compared to those who did not get
placed.
28.Restive;restlessimpatient especially under restriction or delay
being in a tense state
Skittish
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unpredictably excitable
In a skit ( a comic play or a drama), everyone is lively and playful.
29.TranquilTranquilizer is given to animals for calming them and thus tranquil means to calm
30.Vociferousconspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
VOICE + FURIOUS = noisy
Prosaic
mosaic--->beautiful artistic work with full of vibrant colours.....prosaic ...opposite of that ...dull
lacking imagination
lacking wit or imagination
31.fortuitoushaving no cause or apparent cause
equivalent to fortune............. fortune isn't destined to occur it is accidental
indecorous;indelicate;indecent,unbecoming,uncomely,unseemly,untoward
lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
32.propheticforetelling events as if by supernatural intervention
remember Prophet Mohammad
33.affabilitya disposition to be friendly and approachable
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34.incongruousnot in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
35. AnachronisticIt usually refers to something old-fashioned or antique
36. Exoticbeing or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
ex means out + tic read from back as cit+y so out of city
alienated
Definition(adj) socially disorientedSynonyms :anomic,disoriented
Example Sentence
anomic loners musing over their fate
we live in an age of rootless alienated people
Definition
(adj) caused to be unloved
Synonyms :estranged
37.Imitation
To copy others
38.DogmatismDogmatism is a way of thinking that is stubborn and narrow-minded, often because of prejudice and
bigotry.
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39. Stigmatizationto stick bad things to others
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
40.lionizationTo lionize someone is to see them as important as a lion. The lion is a symbol of pride, strength, courage,
and nobility, so when you lionize someone, you attribute to them all those marvelous traits.
41. Capricea sudden desireSynonyms :impulse,whim
ca(kya)+price...u say to shopkeeper "abey yeh kya u go on changing price."
42.DemurDefinition
(noun) (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
sounds a little like Damn U R wrong!! I object!
demur is the one who objects; demure is who doest not object, who is reserved and shy
schism
Definition
(noun) division of a group into opposing factions
Sounds like prism which splits light into colors.
43.DidacticDefinition
(adj) instructive (especially excessively)
didi always acts in a way she is teaching something...''didi-act'ic
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44.sartorialsounds like sari tore and you need a tailor to fix it, thus sartorial pertains to tailoring
Definition
(adj) of or relating to a tailor or to tailoring
45.Gawkinessawkwardness,clumsiness
the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant
46.
Quixotic
What a wonderful word quixoticis While it is most often used to mean equally
impractical and idealistic
quixotic== quick + exotic, if you desire something exotic to happen quickly in your life it is just a
daydream.
47.
Brandish
the act of waving
brandish = brand(brandy)...so once v drink brandy v vill start waving foolishly.
48.FloutFLOUT... FOUL + OUT. When a player is sent out by foul, the player shows his contempt to the referee.
Definition(verb) treat with contemptuous disregardSynonyms :scoff
Example Sentence
flout the rules
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49. cynicismCynicism comes from believing that people are, at heart, selfish and
untrustworthy.
50. Pragmatism=practical
51. InnocuousIncoent
in(not)+nocuous(noxious)........ means not noxious......something which is not noxious is harmless...
52.benignpleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
benign- bene(good) + sign
antedate
establish something as being earlier relative to something else
53. antecedeit sounds like ANTI-CD..try to picture this story...we dont find CDs when we go back in time.
be earlier in time; go back further
54.cloakedhaving its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
55.elatedsounds like elevated...if you are promoted you will definitely be in high spirits
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
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56.Prematuretoo soon or too hasty
57. invigorationDefinition(noun) quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorousSynonyms :animation,brio,spiritedness,vivificationcosider VIAGRA TO VIGOR WHICH GIVES US THE ENERGY
58.synopticpresenting a summary or general view of a whole
something like synopsis
59. abridgedabridged - Dictionary definition and meaning for word abridged
Definition(adj) (used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting
Example Sentence
an abridged version
60. luridsensational ,gruesome,wild
lurid..concentrate on de last 4 letters-ur+id.so if someone hacks UR mail ID,he has gotta be a
SENSATIONAL hacker and in response to this u would become WILD
61.intransigentrefusal of any compromise, stubbornness
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intransigent = in-'not' + transact => won't do the transaction
62.obsequiousobedient, always say yes
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
or obse(ssed)-Qui( yes in frech)-ous=always obsessed with saying yes to it all
63.resolutefirm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
we make resolutions on jan 1st and we are determined to follow them atleast for that day!
64.Probitycomplete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles
PRO(pahle)+beti(ladkiya) sounds like girls first 'something having high morale'
65. extravaganceextravagance - Dictionary definition and
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
tendentious
Having an aim biased, designed to further a cause
Rearrange the words to make - Tend or Tendency + ious or bias. So, TENDENTIOUS is a TENDENcy
towards one viewpoint over another.
Complacency
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
COMP(Company)+PLACEncy- When you get placed in a company you get lot of self satisfaction i.e
complacency.....
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66. fractiousnessfractiousness - Dictionary definition and meaning for word fractiousness
Definition
(noun) the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline
Synonyms :unruliness,wilfulness,willfulness
When ur fractured then u lost discipline of working out daily
Immutable
67. Immutable;changeless
immutable - Dictionary definition and meaning for word immutable
Definition
(adj) not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
mutation implies changes in genes etc. Therefore, it is im(non) + mutable ie cannot change
68. defydefy - Dictionary definition and meaning for word defy
Definition
(verb) resist or confront with resistance
Synonyms :hold,hold up,withstand
Example Sentence
The politician defied public opinion
The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
The bridge held
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69. ReconcileCorrect inconsistence, become friendly after quarrel
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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
70. misnomeran incorrect or unsuitable namemis+name= misnomer
71. profounddeep;complete
whatever professional or researchers found(read find) has to be deep
72.profundityproperty and funds buried deep (in thoughts)
73. inimicalnotfriendly
inimi=enemy, and enemies cause damage. So inimical means something damaging.
INIMICAL ~ inimi (sounds like ENEMY) + cal; Enemies are HOSTILE and of-course UNFRIENDLY.
74. enigmaticnot clear to the understanding
Enigmatic = "a night magic" --> Magic at night is mysterious and difficult to understand
75. populouspopulous - Dictionary definition and meaning for word populousDefinition
(adj) densely populated
Synonyms :thickly settled
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76. virulence(noun) extreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease)
In 3 Idiots film VIRU sahastrabudhhe(VIRUS) was very HOSTILE
Virus harmful to computer
Benignity
Kindly favorable not malignant
77. Menacing;baleful,forbidding,minacious,minatory,ominous,sinister,threatening
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
A gurl called 'Mena Singh' looks so threatening
78. lure(noun) qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
79. enchantedenchanted - Dictionary definition and meaning for word enchanted
Definition
(adj) influenced as by charms or incantations
80. banishbanish - Dictionary definition and meaning for word banish
Definition
(verb) expel from a community or group
Synonyms :ban,blackball,cast out,ostracise,ostracize,shun
Definition
(verb) ban from a place of residence, as for punishment
Synonyms :ban
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Definition
(verb) expel, as if by official decree
Synonyms :bar,relegate
Example Sentence
he was banished from his own country
81. immured imprison ;shut up in confinement
82. confineconfine - Dictionary definition and meaning for word confine
Definition
(verb) place limits on (extent or access)
when a person is 'on fine' (confine),he will be in limits or else he behaves as he like
83. pithypithy - Dictionary definition and meaning for word pithy
Definition
(adj) concise and full of meaning
Synonyms :sententious
pi-thy: the math symbol pi is concise and has great meaning
84. heedheed - Dictionary definition and meaning for word heed
Definition
(noun) paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
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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.
85. delineateportrait ,sketch,depict
Delineate = (Diligently and neatly) portrayed painting.
86. condonecondone - Dictionary definition and meaning for word condone
Definition
(verb) excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
if u use condom u will be forgiven by health and family welfare department
87. discreditdiscredit - Dictionary definition and meaning for word discredit
Definition
(noun) the state of being held in low esteem
Synonyms :disrepute
Example Sentence
your actions will bring discredit to your name
because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute
Definition
(verb) cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
Example Sentence
The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary
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Definition
(verb) damage the reputation of
Synonyms :disgrace
Example Sentence
This newspaper story discredits the politicians
Definition
(verb) reject as false; refuse to accept
Synonyms :disbelieve
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for discredit
U will give the credit card to that person whom u have confidence.Dis means not having confidence
88. imminentimminent - Dictionary definition and meaning for word imminent
Definition
(adj) close in time; about to occur
Synonyms :at hand,close at hand,impendent,impending
imminent sounds similar to immediate. so imminent means about to occur immediately.
89. imprudentimprudent - Dictionary definition and meaning for word imprudent
Definition
(adj) not prudent or wise
lacking wise self-restraint
im+prudent--Why to invest in Icici Prudential ? To secure and make life stable..and imprudential means
careless, not cautious about life.
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90. corroboratecorroborate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word corroborate
Definition
(verb) establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
visaulize ROBOT( coROBOrate) standing firm with support.
91. festerfester - Dictionary definition and meaning for word fester
Definition
(noun) a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus
in the college FEST a guy was trying to perform a FIRE trick by jumping through a RING and gotinflammated
92. bolsterbolster - Dictionary definition and meaning for word bolster
Definition
(noun) a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows
Synonyms :long pillow
Definition
(verb) support and strengthen
RELATE TO BOLT>> USED TO SUPPORT OR REINFORCE
93. indemify
Make secure against loss compensate for loss
94. manaclemanacle - Dictionary definition and meaning for word manacle
Definition
(noun) shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
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Synonyms :cuff,handcuff,handlock
manacle sounds like ankle or shackle , so my ankle got trapped therefore restrained from doing
something.
sounds like my uncle.. he was a prisoner, who was manacled (handcuffed)
95. bridleDefinition(noun) the act of restraining power or action or limiting excessSynonyms :check,curb
Example Sentence
his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
a bride bridles, ie, she restrains you( husband) from a lot things like friends, temper, food etc
96. subversionsubversion - Dictionary definition and meaning for word subversion
Definition
(noun) destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity
97. estrangementestrangement - Dictionary definition and meaning for word estrangementDefinition
(noun) separation resulting from hostility
if u r strange u will be alientated from the grp of normal ppl
98. venalvenal - Dictionary definition and meaning for word venal
Definition
(adj) capable of being corrupted
ve + nal = we null ....we can be easily bribed when we are null in terms of money .
indiscern
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99. discernableIf something is discernable, you can "discern" it
you can
see it, smell it, taste it or otherwise tell what it is.
Can you discern the difference between discernableanddiscernible? Well, otherthan the spelling, they're exactly the same. Use either word to describesomething that can be sensed or picked up on. If it's not discernable, then youcan't make it out or tell what it is. A really good forged signature might not bediscernable from the real thing, but there are plenty of discernable reasons whyyou shouldn't go around faking other people's autogrs.
superfluousmore than is needed, desired, or required
divide it as super+flow.. when there is large(super) flow of water, it becomes EXCESSIVE /OVERABUNDANCE of water..
100. shamsham - Dictionary definition and meaning for word sham
Definition
(noun) something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
sounds like "scam" and in a scam you pretend a lot of things
101. cloakcloak - Dictionary definition and meaning for word cloak
Definition
(noun) anything that covers or conceals
CLOTH
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102. ameliorateameliorate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word ameliorate
Definition
(verb) to make better
Ameli (Imli) improves the taste of food.
103. premeditatepremeditate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word premeditate
Definition
(verb) consider, ponder, or plan (an action) beforehand
pre+meditate = think before planning something.
104. impetuousDefinition(adj) marked by violent forceExample Sentence
impetuous heaving waves
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for impetuous
im(not)-pet-tuo(to)-us...a dog which is not our pet will be very VIOLENT and RASH.
105. plodplod - Dictionary definition and meaning for word plod
Definition
(noun) the act of walking with a slow heavy gait
Jurassic Park 2.. when T rex arrives... all you hear is.. Plod ....Plod.....Plod....Plod......Plod
106. sporadicsporadic - Dictionary definition and meaning for word sporadic
Definition
(adj) recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances
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sporadic== opposite of periodic, we know periodic things occur regularly.
107. furtive(adj) marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
One who is FARTive has to expel farts stealthily
108. importuneimportune - Dictionary definition and meaning for word importune
Definition
(verb) beg persistently and urgently
Im (not) + portune (fortune). Someone who doesn't have fortune BEGS PERSISTANTLY.
109. finaglefinagle - Dictionary definition and meaning for word finagle
Definition
(verb) achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
finagle...sounds like finger... so Sidhi Ungali se ghee nahi nikala to tedi karni padegi..
110. entailimpose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
"tail" is a necessary thing for all animal...so necessary
111. ardora feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
feelings of great warmth and intensitySynonyms :ardour,fervency,fervidness,fervor,fervour,fire
sounds like harder-while doing sex. A dat time ppl feel heat, passion.. srry for using --- words
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112. graciousgracious - Dictionary definition and meaning for word gracious
Definition
(adj) characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
113. ecstasyecstasy - Dictionary definition and meaning for word ecstasy
Definition
(noun) a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
ecs=x,tasy="daisy" panties ...wen u see a gal's panty u show excitement oru get raptured. sorry for anycoarse language used here..
114. euphoriaeuphoria - Dictionary definition and meaning for word euphoria
Definition
(noun) a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
relate it to an album released by the Euphoria band....in which most of the songs give a message to live
happily.
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if U(eu) live FOR(phori) others (like mother teresa)...that's the best way to live...and u'll always be
happy...!!!
115. disgruntledisgruntle - Dictionary definition and meaning for word disgruntle
Definition
(verb) put into a bad mood or into bad humour
Example Sentence
The employees were disgruntled by their bad working conditions
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Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for disgruntle
something which makes people grunt or complain
116. gruntlegruntle - Dictionary definition and meaning for word gruntle
Definition
(verb) cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
Synonyms :appease,assuage,conciliate,gentle,lenify,mollify,pacify,placate
Example Sentence
She managed to mollify the angry customer
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gruntle
owner telling to his dog which is barking at milkman ohh snoopy dont roar at him...means making to
pacify it or lenify it.in grunt it has roar sound..
117. astoundingastounding - Dictionary definition and meaning for word astounding
Definition
(adj) bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
Synonyms :dumbfounding,dumfounding
Definition
(adj) so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
Synonyms :astonishing,staggering,stupefying
118. stunningstunning - Dictionary definition and meaning for word stunning
Definition
(adj) commanding attention
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119. subtlesubtle - Dictionary definition and meaning for word subtle
Definition
(adj) difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
Synonyms :elusive
sub+tle(title) without subtitle it is difficult to understand the other languages
120. confoundconfound - Dictionary definition and meaning for word confound
Definition(verb) be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
CONfusion FOUND == CONFOUND
121. repudiaterepudiate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word repudiate
Definition
(verb) cast off
Synonyms :disown,renounce
he ate the PUDDING AGAIN.. When his mother asked him if he ate the pudding, he tried to REPUDIATE(deny eating it)... :)
repud(refused)+iate(to eat) = refused to take anymore or acknowledge
122. recapitulaterecapitulate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word recapitulate
Definition
(verb) summarize briefly
Synonyms :recap
Example Sentence
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Let's recapitulate the main ideas
sounds like recap....if you have noticed , whenever you watch a serial ,before it starts they always givethe recap of what happened the previous day,..in other words they repeat what already has been shownbut in a concise form.
123. astonish-(verb) affect with wonder
Synonyms :amaze,astound
Astonish--remember by word Aston(Aston martyn)::i was taken by surprise after seeing ASTONMARTYN..so astonish means surprise
124. vexationvexation - Dictionary definition and meaning for word vexation
Definition
(noun) anger produced by some annoying irritation
Synonyms :annoyance,chafe
vexation sound's some what like waxation if we do waxation we get irritation on our skin
125. ubiquitousubiquitous - Dictionary definition and meaning for word ubiquitous
Definition
(adj) being present everywhere at once
Synonyms :omnipresent
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ubiquitousit pronu~ like mosquitos which are being everywhere
126. facetiousfacetious - Dictionary definition and meaning for word facetious
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Definition
(adj) cleverly amusing in tone,joking
Synonyms :bantering,tongue-in-cheek
Example Sentence
a bantering tone
facetious remarks
tongue-in-cheek advice
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for facetious
someone who makes funny faces Facetious>>>Face is not Serious
127. arcanearcane - Dictionary definition and meaning for word arcane
Definition
(adj) requiring secret or mysterious knowledge
Example Sentence
the arcane science of dowsing
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for arcane
improvising the first mnemonic.., Ar + Kane - Kane's face always remains secret, as he uses a mask.
128. laudablelaudable - Dictionary definition and meaning for word laudable
Definition
(adj) worthy of high praise
Synonyms :applaudable,commendable,praiseworthy
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129. construeexplain;interpret
you need to CONcentrate to decode TRUe messages.
130. vulnerablevulnerable - Dictionary definition and meaning for word vulnerable
Definition
(adj) susceptible to attack
vul ner(ve) able - able to break the nerve ..
131. precariousuncertain;risky
what we do before starting something unsafe or risky, we say our prayers. so: PRAY + KARI =
precarious
132. articulateexpress or state clearly
arti kyun late...? now she really has to explain clearly or she is GONE !~
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133. postureDefinition
(verb) behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for posture
Imagine you see a POP singer's POSTURE in a big POSTER
134. forestallforestall - Dictionary definition and meaning for word forestall
Definition
(verb) keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Fore means before. Stall means to stop. Hence Forestall == Before Stop. i.e to stop something before it
happens.
135. shrewdshrewd - Dictionary definition and meaning for word shrewd
Definition
(adj) marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
136. just think of shrew i.e. a small mouse like animal....so thing "is chote hamesha
chalak hote hain..."(Hindi)
137. eloquenceeloquence - Dictionary definition and meaning for word eloquence
Definition
(noun) powerful and effective language
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138. e+loque..(means speech)..so someone who can Effectively deliver aspeech.
deftnessdeftness - Dictionary definition and meaning for word deftness
Definition
(noun) skillful performance or ability without difficulty
139. monotony
monotony - Dictionary definition and meaning for word monotony
Definition
(noun) the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
140. Quirk;capriceDefinition
(verb) twist or curve abruptly
Sounds like "quick" (sharp turn).
141. maladroitDefinition
(adj) not adroit
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for maladroit
mal(means bad at doing something)+adroit(it means skillful ).......and someone who is bad at skills in his
known area ,considered a maladroit person
142. preeminencepreeminence - Dictionary definition and meaning for word preeminence
Definition
(noun) high status importance owing to marked superiority
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143. befriendbefriend - Dictionary definition and meaning for word befriend
144. Definition
(verb) become friends with
145. discernconcern (able to understand) discern (able to distinguish)
discerning
mentally quick having high insight
146. prescientprescient - Dictionary definition and meaning for word prescient
Definition
(adj) perceiving the significance of events before they occur
prescient means pre+event i.e. pre knowledge of event
147. shirkshirk - Dictionary definition and meaning for word shirk
Definition
(verb) avoid (one's assigned duties)
remember shark..., normal people used to avoid him as he was an ogre.
148. irremediableirremediable - Dictionary definition and meaning for word irremediable
Definition
(adj) impossible to remedy or correct or redress
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149. modestmodest - Dictionary definition and meaning for word modest
Definition
(adj) marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
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150. ALACRITYALACRITY - Dictionary definition and meaning for word ALACRITY
Definition
(noun) liveliness and eagerness
Synonyms :briskness,smartness
take the suffix crity we can link it with creativity.creative people are so eager to learn n create things
differently.
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alacrity sounds like AT+LAST+IN+CITY..a person who is first time in a big city is excited n eager to c da
city...
151. PROSAICPROSAIC - Dictionary definition and meaning for word PROSAIC
Definition
(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
mosaic--->beautiful artistic work with full of vibrant colours.....prosaic ...opposite of that ...dull
152. VeracityVeracity - Dictionary definition and meaning for word Veracity
Definition
(noun) unwillingness to tell lies
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Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for Veracity
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)
153. VoracityFull of hunger
154. paucitypaucity - Dictionary definition and meaning for word paucity
Definition(noun) an insufficient quantity or number
pau - paav as in paav bhaji and only one "paav" for the whole city...so obviously it will be scarce
155. maintainTO assert
156. contritecontrite - Dictionary definition and meaning for word contriteDefinition
(adj) feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
Synonyms :remorseful,rueful,ruthful
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for contrite
SPLIT AS cont (COUNT) - rite (RIGHT). COUNT THE CASH RIGHT, ELSE YOU WILL REGRET IT.
157. laconiclaconic - Dictionary definition and meaning for word laconic
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Definition
(adj) brief and to the point; effectively cut short
SAY FEW WORDS
LAC..LACK, SO LACK OF WORDS in her speech, specify that she used very few words to portray her
ideas.
158. PUGNACIOUSwhich aggressively yaps at things near it, a person who is pugnacious likes to aggressively argue
about everything
punga+nacious- one with tendency to always fight and take pungas(Hindi)
159. DISPARATEDISPARATE - Dictionary definition and meaning for word DISPARATE
Definition
(adj) fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind
Example Sentence
such disparate attractions as grand opera and game fishing
disparate ideas
Dis(this) + parate(parrot) is different from the rest. But how?? It can talk!!!
160. EGREGIOUScrying,flagrant,glaring,gross,rank
egregious meant standing out in a bad way.
scores we get in GRE is outrageously bad (egregious)
161. InnocuousSomething innocuous is harmless and doesnt produce any ill effects
innocuous ~ innocent
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162. CANDIDA straightforward and honest look at something is a candid one.
candiadates in a interview are recommended to be straight forward,outspoken and honest in an interviewfor best result.....
163. ERRATICERRATIC - Dictionary definition and meaning for word ERRATIC
Definition
(adj) liable to sudden unpredictable change
Erratic can also mean strange and unconventional
focus on ERR + atic..part of it, and err is nothing but ERROR, and errors always look ODD, AND ARE
unpredictable in nature.
164. BLEAKBLEAK - Dictionary definition and meaning for word BLEAK
Definition
(adj) offering little or no hope
If one has a very depressing take on life, we say that person has a bleak outlook. Landscapes can bebleak (Siberia in April, the Texas of No Country for Old Men), and writers, too (Dostoevsky, Orwell).
Bleak sounds like leak, when someone leak urine in his pants he feels cold and cheerless
165. PROFUSEPROFUSE - Dictionary definition and meaning for word PROFUSE
Definition
(adj) produced or growing in extreme abundance
If something literally pours out in abundance we say it is profuse
to PRODUCE an abundance of energy from nuclear FUSion, you need to join two atomic nuclei.
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166. EXTANTEXTANT - Dictionary definition and meaning for word EXTANT
Definition
(adj) still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
Remember it as a short of EXISTANT. Wrong spelling but does the job.
167. Contentious;contendcontentious - Dictionary definition and meaning for word contentious;If you are contentious, you like to
argue.
Definition
(adj) inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
Contentious- (Contender+Serious) One who takes competition too serious always fights and quarrels)
168. AuspiciousAuspicious - Dictionary definition and meaning for word Auspicious
Definition
(adj) auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for Auspicious
: a+uspicioussounds like a suspicious any thing suspicious is not favourable, so a(not )
suspicious means FAVORABLE, SUITABLE
169. sinistersinister - Dictionary definition and meaning for word sinister
Definition
(adj) threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
Synonyms :baleful,forbidding,menacing,minacious,minatory,ominous,threatening
SINISTER - let us break it into Hindi - SIN (GUNAH) + IS + TER = TARAH ... sin is tarrah bad gaye hain
ke charoan aur evil he evil chha gayi hai.
170. EnervateEnervate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word Enervate
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Definition
(verb) weaken mentally or morally
TO sap energy from
ENERV(w)asTE whwn you waste you energy you become weak
171. equivocateequivocate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word equivocate
Definition
(verb) be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
Synonyms :beat around the bush,palter,prevaricate,tergiversate
equi(equal) vocal(sound)... if we make similar sounds then it would be ambiguous(unclear) to distinguish!!
172. ambivalentambivalent - Dictionary definition and meaning for word ambiv
when you are ambivalent you have mixed or conflicting emotions about something
'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
173. seduloussedulous - Dictionary definition and meaning for word sedulous
Definition
(adj) marked by care and persistent effort
Synonyms :assiduous
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for sedulous
to seduce a woman, man needs to be diligent and persistent and off course Hardworking ;)
174. stemTo stem means to hold back or limit the flow or growth of something
meaning of stem is opposite of what a stem of a plant does ; It lets the nutrients travel accross and lets
the water from root upward ! But stem means to stop the flow !
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175. blinkeredIf you blink a lot you are likely to miss something. Indeed, your view would be very limited.
Extending this meaning, we get the definition of blinkered: means to have a limited outlook or
understanding.
176. checkto limit
177. checkeredDefinition
(adj) marked by changeable fortune
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for checkered
(1)Similiar to CHESS BOARD pattern of squares. (2)Compare colors on CHESS BOARD to one's life
with WHITE n DARK periods(SUCCESSFUL N UNSUCCESSFUL PERIODS).
178. Raft
A raft is an inflatable boat. It can also mean a large number of something. I knowit doesnt really
make much sense. But a good mnemonicimagine a large number of rafts and you have a raft of
rafts.
INVOLVED
COMPLICATED;DIFFICULT TO COMPREHEND
179. Retiring;modest shyRetiring - Dictionary definition and meaning for word Retiring
Definition
(adj) not arrogant or presuming
Synonyms :unassuming
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Imagine a person feeling shy to "retire" at young age.
180.
Expansive
It also means communicative, and prone to talking in a sociable manner
Moment
A moment is a point in time. We all know that definition. If something is of moment, it is significant
and important (think of the word momentous).
Base
It was assumed that those from the base, or the lowest, class were without any moral principles
181. contemptiblecontemptible - Dictionary definition and meaning for word contemptible
Definition
(adj) deserving of contempt or scorn
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for contemptible
contempt->disrespect...one who disrespects u,eventually u hate him.
182. IgnobleUnworthy not noble
ignoble - Dictionary definition and meaning for word ignoble
Definition
(adj) completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
Example Sentence
something cowardly and ignoble in his attitude
I think it a less evil that some criminals should escape than that the government should play an
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igno(ignore)+ble(able)..so if something IS unworthy and not noble, ONE should be able to ignore
them.
183. imbibeimbibe - Dictionary definition and meaning for word imbibe
Definition
(verb) take in, also metaphorically
Literally, to imbibe is to drink, usually copiously imbibe can refer to an intake of knowledge or
information.
im+bibe...sounds like pipe...and u need a pipe to drink in sth...
184. eruditionerudition - Dictionary definition and meaning for word erudition
Definition
(noun) profound scholarly knowledge
Erudition sounds like education ..... someone who is well educated or has an extensive bookish
knowledge is a scholar, an erudite
185. inundateinundate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word inundate
Definition
(verb) fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
I+NUN +DATE....I asked the NUNs for a DATE and i was FLOODED with letters from christian societies
for violating the social norms.
186. contendcontend - Dictionary definition and meaning for word contend
Definition
(verb) maintain or assert;struggle
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.
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187. scintillatingscintillating - Dictionary definition and meaning for word scintillating
Definition
(adj) brilliantly clever
scin+till+llating: skin +till+ illuminatingmeans skin is shining, sparkling
SCIENTIST
188. BENIGHTEDIf the sky darkens, and becomes night, it is, unsurprisingly, benighted. However, if a people are
benighted (this word is usually reserved for the collective), that group falls in a state of ignorance
189. GALVANIZETO EXCITE TO ACTION OR SPUR ON
190. HEDGEHEDGE - Dictionary definition and meaning for word HEDGE
Definition
(noun) a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
Synonyms :hedgerow
Definition
(noun) any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that
will offset each other if prices change
Synonyms :hedging
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for HEDGE
HEDGE,think of HEGDE,the politician who AVOIDS PERFORMING DUTIES.No offence hegde
supporters
191. FLUSH
What word means to turn red (especially in the face), to send down the toilet, to be in abundance,
and to drive out of hiding? Yep, its flush, which has all four of these totally unrelated definitions
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192. FELL
TERRIBLY EVIL
fell has 2 meanings..fell is like i fell down and the other can be remembered like i fell because i was
pushed by dat "cruel" guy and it was deadly.it could ve costed me my life
193. ARCH
be arch is to be deliberately teasing, as in, he shrugged off her insults because he knew she was
only being arch Finally, arch as a root means chief or principal, as in archbishop.
As a boy if u go to archies shop other will tease you
194. BegTo beg a question can mean to evade a question, invite an obvious question, or, and this is where it
starts to get really tricky, to ask a question that in itself makes unwarranted assumptions.
195. TenderSomething you offer it up
196. IntimateThe secondary meaning for intimate is to suggest something subtly.
197. WantingLacking
198. BecomingIt matches nicely
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199. StartSuddenly move or dart in particular direction
200. FleeceTO deceive
201. TellingIt is significant and stands out
202. Wax;opposite waneTo increase
Candle burn it decreases but wax is opposite it increases
203. QualifyTo limit
204. prevaricateprevaricate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word prevaricate
Definition
(verb) be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
Synonyms :beat around the bush,equivocate,palter,tergiversate
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prevaricate
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..
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205. VarianceQuality of varying
Histrionic
Overly theatrical
206. DemurDemur - Dictionary definition and meaning for word Demur
Definition
(noun) (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
sounds a little like Damn U R wrong!! I object!
207. demuredemure - Dictionary definition and meaning for word demure
Definition
(adj) affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
Synonyms :coy,overmodest
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for demure
demur is the one who objects; demure is who doest not object, who is reserved and shy
208. beatificA beatific person is one who radiates bliss. This person is so happy, they almost seem blessed and
holy (think of a saint, of the Buddha). As for beautiful, well you may be beatific if you are beautiful,
or you may be totally unhappy
209. perfunctoryperfunctory - Dictionary definition and meaning for word perfunctory
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Definition
(adj) hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
Synonyms :casual,cursory,passing
PARAI(other's)+FACTORY - if you are told to take care of somebody else's factory, you would casually
care about it
Preemptive
To act before someone else does is to act preemptively.
210. peremptoryIf you are peremptory you are bossy and domineering.
Remember it with pre-empty, i.e something which is already empty, needs to be fil led, it demands.
211. IndigentIndigent - Dictionary definition and meaning for word Indigent
Definition
(adj) poor enough to need help from others
Synonyms :destitute,impoverished,necessitous,needy,poverty-stricken
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for Indigent
indigent == indian + gents (they are mostly poor ,needy due to demands of their wives)..hahahahhha
212. indignantindignant - Dictionary definition and meaning for word indignant
Definition(adj) angered at something unjust or wrong
Synonyms :incensed,outraged,umbrageous
Adding to Rizvi!!!!!indignant = in + dig + n + ant; while you are busy IN DIGging earth- expecting treasure,
you find an army of ANTs! you will treat them SCORNFULLY and with ANGER...
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213. censurecensure - Dictionary definition and meaning for word censure
Definition
(noun) harsh criticism or disapproval
Synonyms :animadversion
Definition
(noun) the state of being excommunicated
Synonyms :exclusion,excommunication
Definition
(verb) rebuke formally
Synonyms :criminate,reprimand
214. censorcensor - Dictionary definition and meaning for word censor
Definition
(noun) someone who censures or condemns
Definition
(noun) a person who is authorized to read publications or correspondence or to watch theatrical
performances and suppress in whole or in part anything considered obscene or politically unacceptable
Definition
(verb) forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)
Synonyms :ban
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Definition
(verb) subject to political, religious, or moral censorship
Example Sentence
This magazine is censored by the government
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for censor
censor board which removes inappropriate matters from movies
215. ponderponder - Dictionary definition and meaning for word ponder
Definition
(verb) reflect deeply on a subject
Synonyms :chew over,contemplate,excogitate,meditate,mull,mull
over,muse,reflect,ruminate,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
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ponder
one who wONDER, who thinks deeply
216. ponderousponderous - Dictionary definition and meaning for word ponderous
Definition
(adj) slow and laborious because of weight
Synonyms :heavy,lumbering
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Example Sentence
the heavy tread of tired troops
moved with a lumbering sag-bellied trot
ponderous prehistoric beasts
a ponderous yawn
Definition
(adj) having great mass and weight and unwieldiness
Example Sentence
a ponderous stone
a ponderous burden ponderous weapons
Definition
(adj) labored and dull
Example Sentence
a ponderous speech
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ponderous
Its simple guys, POUND is a unit of weight , we often calculate weight in pounds! 1 Pound = 480 grams
217. imponderable
imponderable - Dictionary definition and meaning for word imponderable
Definition
(noun) a factor whose effects cannot be accurately assessed
Impossible to estimate
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for censure
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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.
218. sycophantsycophant - Dictionary definition and meaning for word sycophant
Definition
(noun) a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
Synonyms :ass-kisser,crawler,lackey,toady
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for sycophant
sycophant.....split it like .....syco(sounds like psycho)+phan...sounds like FAN.......SO JUST IMAGINE aPSYCHO FAN of yours in your office who want to please you in whatever way..by flattering..or by
bootliking.....just to gain your favour...
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219. PowwowAny informal discussion or colloquy is regarded as a powwow.
JUNTA
Today, junta can refer to the aggressive takeover by a group.
220. ImbroglioInstead it is related to the verb embroil and describes a confusing, and potentially embarrassing,
situation.
221. juggernautdoesnt necessarily include any grislysacrifices, but refers to any large force that cannot be stopped.
222. SchadenfreudeSchadenfreude is one of those words that at first glance may seem gratuitous. After all, do we really need
a word that literally translates from the German as harm-joy? Unfortunately, a twisted quirk of human
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nature is that we can sometimes take joy in the suffering of others. Luckily, German has provided us a
word to use if we ever see someone cackling sardonically at the suffering of others.
223. sardonicsardonic - Dictionary definition and meaning for word sardonic
Definition
(adj) disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
Example Sentence
his rebellion is the bitter, sardonic laughter of all great satirists
a wry pleasure to be...reminded of all that one is missing
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for sardonic
sorry to comment but.. remember sardarji always people mock at them making jokes. so remember as
sardonic
Amuck
To run amuck is to run about frenzied
224. frenziedfrenzied - Dictionary definition and meaning for word frenzied
Definition
(adj) affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
Synonyms :manic
Example Sentence
a frenzied attack
a frenzied mob
the prosecutor's frenzied denunciation of the accused outbursts of drunken violence and manic activity and creativity
Definition
(adj) excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
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Synonyms :frantic,frenetic,phrenetic
Example Sentence
frantic with anger and frustration
frenetic screams followed the accident
a frenzied look in his eye
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frenzied
wen some one kept in frezer they will get madly exited
Pariah
This word means an outcast
225. Anabobis a wealthy, influential person.Bwana
This word comes from Swahili and means master. The word was originally from Arabic,
and meant father.
226. Zeitgeistzeitgeist means spirit of the times
227. SangfroidThis word literally means cold-blooded. It is defined as calmness and poise, especially in
trying situations.
228. Parvenu/ArrivisteThis is a person who has recently acquired wealth, and has therefore risen in class.
229. DemurDemur is a verb. It means to object. Demur should not be confused with demure, which
as an adjective means coy
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230. Meleemeans a wild, confusing fight or struggle
231. lagniappewas any unexpected gift.
232. Picayunepicayune refers not only to a coin but also to an amount that is trifling or meager
233. EponymsAn eponym is any word that is derived from a persons name.
234. MesmerizeMesmerize - Dictionary definition and meaning for word Mesmerize
Definition
(verb) attract strongly, as if with a magnet
Franz Mesmer, an Austrian physician prominent the turn of the 19th century, wasrenowned for hypnotizing people. His method included kneeling near a patient, touchinghis/her knees and looking into the persons eyes(Im curious if he ever proposed to oneof his clients).Today, we have the word mesmerize, which doesnt necessarily mean to hypnotize(though it could), but is used figuratively and means to hold spellbound.
235. GERRYMANDERhasnt changed too much, andrefers to the manipulation of boundaries to favor a certain group.
236. HectorHector - Dictionary definition and meaning for word Hector
Definition
(noun) (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
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Definition
(verb) be bossy towards
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for Hector
Her big brother Hector hectors her.
237. PollyannaishPollyannaish - Dictionary definition and meaning for word Pollyannaish
Definition
(adj) pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
Synonyms :cheerful,upbeat
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for Pollyannaish
238. pollyannaish= pollyanna+ish "Pollyanna," the heroine of Eleanor H. Porter's
famous novel "Pollyanna" (1913), whose outlook on life was one of absolute optimism and
whose problems were always straightened out in the end.
chauvinism
can also mean anyone who thinks that their
group is better than anybody elses group.
239. PyrrhicPyrrhic - Dictionary definition and meaning for word Pyrrhic
Definition
(noun) a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed syllables
Synonyms :dibrach
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Definition
(noun) an ancient Greek dance imitating the motions of warfare
240. QuixoticQuixotic - Dictionary definition and meaning for word Quixotic
Definition
(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 m
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