a word list with tricks

8/11/2019 A word list with tricks

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

Definition

(verb) cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

Synonyms :chagrin,humble,humiliate,mortify

Example Sentence

He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss

Abase > to bring someone down back to A BASE level

abashShort Definition: embarrass

Definition

(verb) cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

Synonyms :embarrass

A=ALWAYS B=BRINGS a S=SHAME

abate

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

Definition

(verb) make less active or intense

Synonyms :slack,slake

ABATE=AB+ATE... here "ATE" is the past tense of "eat". So when we eat, the quantity tends to

reduce or lessen... the same applies here..

abbreviateShort Definition: shorten

Definition

(verb) reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

Synonyms :abridge,contract,cut,foreshorten,reduce,shorten

Example Sentence

The manuscript must be shortened
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abdicateShort Definition: renounce; give up (position, right, or responsibility)

Definition

(verb) give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

Synonyms :renounce

Example Sentence

The King abdicated when he married a divorcee

ab+dicate dicate sounds like dictator. Dictator is an authoritarian ruler who has lot of power. To

remember better,ab normal is opposite to normal.So,abdicate is opposite to dictator (ie)losing power.

aberrantShort Definition: abnormal or deviant

Definition

(noun) one whose behavior departs substantially from the norm of a group

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

aberrationShort Definition: deviation from the normal; mental disorder

sounds like abortion which is not normal delivery

abetShort Definition: assist usually in doing something wrong; encourage

ABET always encourages you to do A BAD thing

abeyanceShort Definition: suspended action

abhorShort Definition: detest; hate

abhor sounds like "a whore" and we generally hate a whore....so to hate someone is abhoring that

person
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abideShort Definition: dwell;

abide by: comply with; put up with; tolerate;

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

a+bride(bide)genrally guyz loose their independence aftr d marriage bcoz f their bride...so as to bear

them n their principles...so abide counts to bear sthng or hate sthng...

abjectShort Definition: (of a condition) wretched; as low as possible; lacking pride; very humble; showing

lack of self-respect;

Ex. abject apology

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

abjureShort Definition: renounce upon oath

Definition

(verb) formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

Synonyms :forswear,recant,resile,retract

Abjure think it like injure. so once you are injured you will give up. so abjure means give up

ablutionShort Definition: washing

Definition

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

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

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

Definition

(noun) the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief

abnegation- abne=apne , gation= nation..apne nation ke liye mene self sacrifice de diya
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abodeShort Definition: dwelling place; home

abode sounds jus like aboard= a+board... boarding refers to living room or place

abolishShort Definition: cancel; put an end to

sounds sumwhat similar to demolish..which means put an end of sumthing.

abominableShort Definition: detestable; extremely unpleasant

abominable means think as boman irani(vilan in 3idiots)...so he is bad,hated by all,his face was

extremely unplesant (in dat picture)

abominateShort Definition: loathe; hate

the last four letters sound lyk hate(nate)....hence abominate is to hate sb/sthg...

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

abe ye ORIGINAL hai

abortiveShort Definition: unsuccessful; fruitless

relate it to "abortion" in wich parents remains FRUITLESS...

abrasiveShort Definition: rubbing away; tending to grind down

abrasive:ab-Erasive:which means rubbing away

abridgeShort Definition: condense or shorten

a+bridge : bridges can shorten the transportation time..


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abrogateShort Definition: abolish

ab (now) + rog (disease) + ate (eat) so, eat the disease and abolish it now.

abscissionShort Definition: cutting off; separation

It had the word sciss(scissors) in it.Scissors are used for Cutting,seperating..

abscond

Short Definition: depart secretly and hideAbscondab + scond. Absent in a second. When you will absent in a second? =when u STEAL

OFF & HIDE, or when u DEPART secretly.

absoluteShort Definition: complete; totally unlimited; having complete power; certain; not relative; Ex.

absolute honesty/ruler; CF. absolutism

"solute" sounds like salute and we use to salute people having complete power.

absolveShort Definition: pardon (an offense)

ab -solve . so you solved a dispute between you and your friend , how did you solve it by forgiving

and pardoning him/her

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

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

abstemiousShort Definition: sparing in eating and drinking; temperate

focus on 'abs' part of this word. Abs...To build a six-pack abs, eat n drink carefully


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abstinenceShort Definition: restraint from pleasant things, esp. eating or drinking; CF. abstention: act of

abstaining from vote

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

and drinks!!!

abstractShort Definition: theoretical; not concrete; nonrepresentational

abstruse

Short Definition: obscure; profound; difficult to understand

abusiveShort Definition: coarsely insulting; physically harmful

abutShort Definition: border upon; adjoin

A+But : 'But' is used to (ad)join two sentence as in example : He is good guy, but not a good student.

abysmalShort Definition: bottomless

bys...sounds like base..a-base..no base...so bottomless

abyssShort Definition: enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit

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

accedeShort Definition: agree

startng letters soundd lyk axe(acce)+de...usually when u happen 2 experience a threat wid an axe,u

agree 2 everythng othrs want...so basically accede goes 2 agreement... ACCEDE = ACCEPT(agree).


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accelerateShort Definition: move faster

accessibleShort Definition: easy to approach; obtainable

accessoryShort Definition: additional object; useful but not essential thing

acclaimShort Definition: applaud; praise; greet with great approval; announce with great approval; Ex. The

new drung has been acclaimed as the most important discoveries for years; N: strong expression of

approval and praise

look at the last 3 letters AIM -> when you had reached ur aim u will be praised

acclimateShort Definition: adjust to climate or environment; adapt

Adjust ACCording to CLIMATE = acclimate

acclivityShort Definition: sharp upslope of a hill; OP. declivity

if u knwo that cliff is A steep high face of rock, then its easy to remember

accoladeShort Definition: award of merit; strong praise and approvalit

sounds like chocolate.. parents accolade if kids do home work properly

accompliceShort Definition: partner in crime

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


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accordShort Definition: agreement

agreement between father and son that he will buy accord (Honda Accord, car name)for his son if he

scores top in his exams.

accostShort Definition: approach and speak first to a person

Accost=Ac(Acclerating)+Cost=>When cost shoots up in a shop, we as a person speaks with the

shopkeeper to reduce the cost.Hence we iniciate the talk

accoutreShort Definition: equip; N. accoutrement

couture means dress ,accoutre means furnish with dress or equipment;to equip or to attire

accretionShort Definition: growth or increase in size by gradual addition; growth; increase; increase by

natural growth; Ex. towers and other accretions of the castle; V. accrete

Accretion sounds like Errection,,, so u r dik grows in size during an errection

accrueShort Definition: come to one as a gain; accumulate over time; come about by addition; Ex. benefits

that accrue from scientific research; Ex. interest accruing in a bank account; N. accrual

Sounds like 1 crore, one who has 1 crore bucks will do the following :acquire, amass, collect, earn,

gain, grow, increase, multiply, redound, snowball, swell, these are the synonyms of ACCRUE

acerbityShort Definition: bitterness of speech and temper; ADJ. acerbic: bitter; acrid (in taste, manner, or

tone)

a + cerbity (in hindi language sharbati means sweet solution) and 'a' shows negation hence its like

something which is not sweet hence bitter.


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aceticShort Definition: vinegary

Definition

(adj) relating to or containing acetic acid

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

Definition

(adj) being sour to the taste

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

give you sour and bitter taste

acknowledgeShort Definition: recognize; admit

acmeShort Definition: peak; pinnacle; highest point

acneShort Definition: skin disease (on the face)

it sounds like LAKNE the duplicate product of LAKME... so dnt use dis otherwise dis will cause SKIN

DISEASE.

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

acquiesceShort Definition: assent; agree passively; comply without protest

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


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acquittalShort Definition: deliverance from a charge; V. acquit: free from a charge or accusation; discharge

from a duty; conduct (oneself) in a specified manner

Definition

(noun) a judgment of not guilty

ACQUIT=ACcusation QUITs

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

sounds like ACID....all acids are bitterly pungent and corrosive

acrimoniousShort Definition: stinging; caustic; bitter in words or manner; N. acrimony: bitter ill-natured animosity

in speech or behavior

acrophobiaShort Definition: fear of heights

a crow phobia...crows live their lives at great heights.

actuarialShort Definition: calculating; pertaining to insurance statistics

actuarial sounds like factorial which implies doing calculation.

actuary

Short Definition: someone who advises insurance companiesDefinition

(noun) someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone

who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)

Synonyms :statistician

How we find out the ACTUAL value...by calculations...henceACTUARY is a person who does

calculations and deals with a lot of numerical data.....
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actuateShort Definition: motivate; activate; cause to act

The senior actor, performed and motivated his junior actor. act - to - motivate,,thus gives ,,cause to

act and motivate as synonym.

acuityShort Definition: sharpness (of mind or senses of sight or hearing)

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

mind.

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

business acumen

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

acuteShort Definition: (of the senses) sharp; quickly perceptive; keen; penetrating; brief and severe; Ex.

acute sense of smell/analysis/pain

A CUTE girl, we'll "quickly perceive" a cute one..."keen" to know about her..since we'll only see her for

a short time in the crowd, the impact will be "brief and severe"...these are the 3 meanings...

adageShort Definition: wise saying; proverb

Synonyms :byword,proverb,saw

ad+age generally old ppl tell us all th proverbs n all ..

adaptShort Definition: make or become suitable for a specific use; alter; modify; adjust; N. adaptation: act

of adapting; composition recast into a new form; Ex. The play is an adaption of a short novel.

Synonyms :accommodate
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addendumShort Definition: addition; appendix to book; something that is added (as at the end of a speech or

book)

Synonyms :postscript,supplement

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

- "Add" to the "End"

addictionShort Definition: compulsive habitual need

Synonyms :dependance,dependence,dependency,habituation

addleShort Definition: make or become confused; muddle; drive crazy; become rotten (egg)

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

adeptShort Definition: expert at; very skilled

Synonyms :ace,champion,genius,hotshot,maven,mavin,sensation,star,superstar,virtuoso,

whiz,whizz,wiz,wizardexpert,good,practiced,proficient,skilful,skillful

a+depth, a person who has deep knowledge

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

Adhere is relating to a adhessive which is used to stick or join two materials.......so the meaning

adherentShort Definition: supporter; follower

Synonyms :disciple

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

adjacentShort Definition: adjoining; neighboring; close by
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adjoinShort Definition: be next to

Definition

(verb) lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

Synonyms :abut,border,butt,butt against,butt on,edge,march

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

Definition

(verb) close at the end of a session

Synonyms :break up,recess,retire,withdraw

The lawyer 'Adjured' the judge to 'Adjourn' the court for that day.

adjunctShort Definition: something attached to but holding an inferior position

Synonyms :accessory,adjuvant,ancillary,appurtenant,auxiliary

add + junc .. its added as junc but not very useful

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

On finding that there was no groceries left the wife asked her husband "AAJ ZARA RAASHAN" le

aaiye... A sincere and honest request for an action

adjutantShort Definition: staff officer assisting the commander; assistant

adjutant sounds like adjecent, your boss assistant will be sitting sdjusent to your boss. hence adjutant

means assistant.

admonishShort Definition: warn or speak to with gentle disapproval; reprove

Synonyms :discourage,monish,warn
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adoreShort Definition: love deeply and respect highly

[hindi] ye(A) doore(DORE) pyar bhadathi hai..or rmember like this ..A DOOORIE song by atiff aslam

adornShort Definition: decorate

Synonyms :beautify,decorate,embellish,grace,ornament

ad + orn(ornamentals) used to decorate

adroitShort Definition: skillful (in using mind or hand)

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

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

Definition

(noun) servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise

adult boy flattering with his girlfriend.

adulterateShort Definition: make impure or of poorer quality by adding inferior or tainted(contaminated)

substances

Synonyms :debase,dilute,load,stretch

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

AdventShort Definition: arrival

Synonyms :coming

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

"arrival".

adventitiousShort Definition: accidental; casual; happening by chance

sounds like adventurous.. when u go for adventure then something happens accidental..or by chance.
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adversaryShort Definition: opponent; enemy

Synonyms :antagonist,opponent,opposer,resister

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

adverseShort Definition: going against; opposing; unfavorable; hostile

Synonyms :inauspicious,untoward

adverse = ad + verse (versus) versus means compilation/fight between two Opponents so, it is

something which shows OPPOSITION

adversityShort Definition: great hardship or affliction; misfortune; calamitous event

Adverse-bad; now add aryit becomes opponent; addcityit becomes..difficult time...so,ary and city

advertShort Definition: refer

Synonyms :attend,give ear,hang,pay heed

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

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

Synonyms :protagonism

Advocate - add voice to; support.

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

Synonyms :advocator,exponent,proponent

Synonyms :counsel,counsellor,counselor,counselor-at-law,pleader

Synonyms :recommend,urge
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aegisShort Definition: shield; protection; defense

Synonyms :auspices,protection

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

aestheticShort Definition: artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciating the beautiful (of a person or

building); CF. aesthete; CF. aesthetics

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

affableShort Definition: easily approachable; easy to talk to; warmly friendly

affection+able=affection to others

affectedShort Definition: artificial; pretended

affected.....past form of affect....affect..af+fect(FACT).SO SOMETHING which has nothing to do withfacts....or reality hence ARTIFICIAL AND THE KEY WORD HERE IS FACT...reality..and opposite of it

artificial....

affidavitShort Definition: written statement made under oath (for use as proof in a court of law)

affiliationShort Definition: joining; associating with

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

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

two languages

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

with.
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affirmationShort Definition: positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an

oath; V. affirm; ADJ. affirmative; CF. affirmative action: positive discrimination

afflictionShort Definition: state of distress; trial; cause of distress or suffering; V. afflict: inflict grievous

suffering on

affluenceShort Definition: abundance; wealth

affleunce= a flow of cents means wealth

affrontShort Definition: insult; offense; intentional act of disrespect; V: insult or hurt the feelings of

intentionally

af + front.......in(front)... and whenever you insult someone in front of others you do it intentionally to

hurt them

agapeShort Definition: openmouthed

Agape For the other meaning of the word,i.e, selfless love; treat agape as Ag-APE ; remember Lord

Hanuman who was an ape (no insult intended) and he opened his heart to show how much he

selflessly loved Lord RAM and SITA

agendaShort Definition: items of business at a meeting

agglomerationShort Definition: collection; heap; V. agglomerate: gather into a rounded mass; N. aggolmeate:

jumbled mass; heap

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

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

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


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aggregateShort Definition: sum; total; ADJ. V: gather into a mass or whole; accumulate; add up to; Ex.

aggregate 100 dollar

aghastShort Definition: filled with great surprise or fear; horrified

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

agilityShort Definition: nimbleness; ability to move quickly

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

agitateShort Definition: stir up; disturb

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

agnostic

Short Definition: one who is skeptical of the existence or knowability of a god or any ultimate reality

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

agogShort Definition: highly excited; intensely curious

Remember the song of Anil Kapoor: AG OG yeh bhi sunogi,kehta hu mai jo woh tum bhi sunoji..1 2 ka

4 4 2 ka 1, My name is lakhan.. ;) He is too excited in that song, and is curious to tell his story to

everyone...

agrarianShort Definition: pertaining to land or its cultivation; Ex. agrarian reform

agrarian = agriculturian related to rural

airyShort Definition: of air; high in the air; lofty; immaterial; unreal

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


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alacrityShort Definition: cheerful promptness without reluctance

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..

alchemyShort Definition: medieval chemistry

alchemy ~ ALL + CHEMIcal :related to chemistry

alcove

Short Definition: nook; recess

Corner

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

Alias = A LIE AS another person

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

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

alimentaryShort Definition: supplying nourishment

People who have studied biology must be knowing that stomach is called alimentary canal because it

provides nutrition. Similarly alimentary food is nutritious food and alimentary talk is healthy discussion.

alimonyShort Definition: payments made regularly to an ex-spouse after divorce

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

allayShort Definition: calm; pacify

ALL- LAY- lay down and calm down


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allegeShort Definition: state without proof

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

allegianceShort Definition: loyalty

We have heard the fancy stories of ALI and his GIN... his gin is COMMITTED and LOYAL to him..

hence ALLE + GI(A)N + CE..

allegory

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

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

words]

alleviateShort Definition: relieve (pain)

ALL (all)+ EVI (evil)+ ATE (has been eaten up) so hence you are relieved of the pain and you feel

relief

alliterationShort Definition: repetition of beginning sound in poetry

All+Iteration : iteration means repeating.

allocateShort Definition: assign; set apart for a particular purpose

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

alloyShort Definition: mixture as of metals;

alludeShort Definition: refer indirectly; N. allusion: indirect reference

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


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allureShort Definition: entice; attract; tempt

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

alluvialShort Definition: pertaining to soil deposits left by running water

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

almsShort Definition: money or goods given to the poor

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

aloftShort Definition: upward; high up in the air

You must have heard this in cricket commentary, Batsman lofted the ball up in the air.

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

aloof~ a roof; Alone on roof top !!

altercationShort Definition: noisy quarrel

altruisticShort Definition: unselfishly generous; concerned for others; N. altiruism: unselfish concern for the

welfare of others; unselfishness; OP. egoism

amalgamShort Definition: combination of different things; mixture of metals (containing mercury) used for

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amassShort Definition: collect (gradually, in a very large amount)

amass ~ add masses and hence to collect things

amazonShort Definition: female warrior

amma(female)+zon(zoro, warrior)

ambidextrousShort Definition: capable of using either hand with equal ease

ambienceShort Definition: environment; atmosphere; Ex. restraurant with a pleasant ambience; ADJ.

ambient: completely surrounding; Ex. ambient temperature

ambiguousShort Definition: unclear or doubtful in meaning; having more than one possible interpretation

ambivalenceShort Definition: the state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes or opinions

ambleShort Definition: walking at an easy unhurried pace; V: walk slowly and aimlessly

ambulance is a walking (moving) hospital; somnambulism is sleep walking; ambulatory = able to walk

and not bedridden; and AMBLE obviously must mean simply walking

ambrosiaShort Definition: food of the gods

Aam Ka rasia (Mango Juice) the food of the God.

ambulatoryShort Definition: able to walk


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ambushShort Definition: act of lying in wait to attack by surprise; sudden attack made from a concealed

position; Ex. lie in ambush; V.

ameliorateShort Definition: improve

Ameli (Imli) improves the taste of food.

amenableShort Definition: obedient; compliant; readily managed; responsive; willing to be led; answerable or

accountable legally; responsible; able to be tested by; Ex. amenable to sensible suggestions; Ex. Heis very amenable

Amen is a word used in islam and christinity. meaning of which is i agree. So amenable means

something able to be agreed.

amendShort Definition: correct; change ; generally for the better

after we ask God to AMEND the sinful world, we say AMEN

amenitiesShort Definition: convenient features that helps to make life pleasant; social courtesies

amiableShort Definition: agreeable; lovable; warmly friendly

am + I + able or lovable

amicableShort Definition: peaceful; politely friendly; not quarrelsome; Ex. amicable settlement

amicable ~ am + I + cable; there is a cable (friendly connection) between me (I) and him

amissShort Definition: wrong; faulty; Ex. something amiss; ADV.

i thought she was a miss, but it was amiss as she was a misses:)


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amityShort Definition: friendship; peaceful relationship as between nation

ami means friend in French.so usually words which involve ami=friend. ex: amiable, amicable, amity

etc

amnesiaShort Definition: loss of memory

amnestyShort Definition: pardon (allowed by government to political criminals)

am-nesty-> similar to "i am nasty" but still my parents generally pardon my mistakes

amorousShort Definition: Strongly attracted or disposed to love, especially sexual love.

In spanish, amor means love...so amorous means lovable or something worth loving.

amorphous

Short Definition: formless; lacking shape or definition

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

amphibianShort Definition: able to live both on land and in water; N

amphi== of both kinds + bios==life

amphitheaterShort Definition: oval building with tiers of seats; CF. arena

ampleShort Definition: enough; abundant; spacious; large in size; Ex. ample opportunity/garden; N.

amplitude: quality of being ample; abundance; largeness of space

amplifier means to increase in strength of signal so ample means in abundance


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anarchistShort Definition: person who seeks to overturn the established government; advocate of abolishing

authority

Remember who is AN ARCHIST(archer) he aims at them and tries to destroy them(overturn)

anarchyShort Definition: absence of governing body; state of disorder

Anarchy-Sounds like 'monarchy' (like tibet was ruled by monarchy)...so, absenceof government

anathema

Short Definition: solemn curse; someone or something regarded as a curse; V. anathematize

sounds like ashwathema who had SOLEMN CURSE of Lord Krishna

ancestryShort Definition: family descent; ADJ. ancestral

Coming down from ancestors.

anchorShort Definition: secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; N. anchorage

anchor is also a toothpaste brand in india...it holds ur teeth

ancillaryShort Definition: serving as an aid or accessory; auxiliary; N.

anecdoteShort Definition: short story of an amusing or interesting event

consider full-stop(.)as the end marker of a story. anec(anek= many)+dote(dot) a story with many dots

is very short

anemiaShort Definition: condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; ADJ. anemic


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anestheticShort Definition: substance that removes sensation with or without loss of consciousness; N.

anesthesia

anguishShort Definition: acute pain; extreme suffering

anguish ~ ang (anger) + u + wish; You are in anger with someone, you wish him/her to suffer from

pain and distress.

angular

Short Definition: sharp-cornered; having an angle; not rounded (body); bony; lean; gaunt; stiff inmanner

animadversionShort Definition: critical remark; V. animadvert: comment critically with disapproval

Any mad version" of a speech will bring criticism for some one..

animatedShort Definition: lively; spirited

animosityShort Definition: active enmity

pronounce animosity like 'Enemy'sity. so if someone is having enemysity he will have ill will

intentions.

animusShort Definition: hostile feeling or intent; animosity; hostility; disposition

Pronounce it like 'enemy'us. So, our enemies are always hostile towards us.

annalsShort Definition: records arranged in yearly parts; history

annals as channels which keep records of everything


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annealShort Definition: reduce brittleness and improve toughness by heating and cooling (metal or glass)

TO make "NAAL" ( horse shoe) One has to heat the iron then cool it, and repeat the process to get a

tough horse shoe...A-NAAL ..:)

annexShort Definition: attach; add to a large thing; take possession of; incorporate (territory) into a larger

existing political unit (by force); N: building added to a large one

Annexure in any application form refers to some additional sheets attached with it

annihilateShort Definition: destroy

Can be remembered by inhalation of poisonous gas that causes destruction and death,also the

incident: Union Carbide subsidiary pesticide plant released 40 tonnes of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas,

killing approximately 3,800 people.

annotateShort Definition: comment; make explanatory notes

U made a note while eating, a(n)-note-ate, its a rough note , it provides explanation and reference ..

annuityShort Definition: yearly allowance

annu + duty annual duty gives annual income

annul

Short Definition: make void

AN NULl value is VOID.. C programming !

anodyneShort Definition: drug that relieves pain or trouble;opiate; ADJ. Ex. anodyne statement

anodyne ~ a + no + dyne (dying); If you want him not to die from pain, you should give him some

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anointShort Definition: consecrate; put oil on (in a religious ceremony)

AN+OIL > apply an oil to consecrate someone

anomalousShort Definition: abnormal; irregular

anomalous behaviour of water with different forms as in solid liquid and gas... ice, water and

vapours... so irregular in characteristics

anomaly

Short Definition: irregularity

Anomaly sounds like abnormally.. that is one who deviates from the normal order.

anonymityShort Definition: state of being nameless; anonymousness; ADJ. anonymous

A+No Name ity... state of being nameless

antagonismShort Definition: hostility; active opposition; V. antagonize: cause to become an enemy; N.

antagonist: person who is opposed to another; opponent; adversary; principal character in oppostion

to the protagonist

anta (anti, against) + go + nism; Going against someone is being hostile or opposing to someone.

antecedeShort Definition: precede

antediluvianShort Definition: antiquated; extremely ancient

anthologyShort Definition: book of literary selections by various authors; CF. omnibus

nth, we say nth term in maths,so N number of writers compiling and publishing there written

stories,acc to Oxford: a collection of poems, stories, etc. that have been written by different people

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anthropoidShort Definition: manlike; resembling a human being; N.

Many of u must be knowing that anthropology is study of human beings. I think anthropoid is the root

word for anthropology.

anthropologistShort Definition: student of the history and science of humankind

anthropomorphicShort Definition: having human form or characteristics

etymologically anthropos means 'mankind' and morph means 'shape or figure'..so anthropomorphic is

having human form or figure

anticlimaxShort Definition: letdown in thought or emotion; something unexciting, ordinary, or disappointing

coming after something important or exciting

climax of a movie is usually exciting,so anti-climax is unexciting and its disappointing

antidoteShort Definition: remedy to counteract a poison or disease; Ex. antidote to the economic troubles

anti(against) + dote(u find two dots where a snake(poison) bites)" i.e, 'remedy for a poison'

antipathyShort Definition: aversion; dislike or opposition

antiquatedShort Definition: obsolete; old-fashioned; outdated

read as antique(old item)+dated(outdated)..hence outdated

antiqueShort Definition: made in an earlier period and usu. valuable; N: object that was made in an earlier

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antiquityShort Definition: quality of being very old; ancient times;

anitquity= whiskey as it gets older its taste increases

antisepticShort Definition: substance that prevents infection in a wound; ADJ.

antithesisShort Definition: contrast; direct opposite of or to; ADJ. antithetic or antithetical

anti means opposite and thesis means a description of an idea or a topic hence antithesis means

opposite to idea

antlerShort Definition: bony growth on the head of a deer

Relate it with Antenna i.e. like horns on the head of the TV :D

anvil

Short Definition: iron block used in hammering out metals

apathyShort Definition: lack of caring; indifference; lack of concern or interest in important matters; Ex. He

was sunk in apathy after his failure; ADJ. apathetic

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..

apeShort Definition: imitate or mimic (a person's behavior or manner)

Apes or monkeys can imitate human actions efficiently

apertureShort Definition: opening; hole; adjustable opening in a camera that limits the amount of light


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apexShort Definition: tip; summit; climax; highest point

(apex:a+sex)when you will do sex with beautiful girl..this period is your top most period..means apex

period.

aphasiaShort Definition: loss of speech due to injury or illness

Try to remember with the word "amnesia", means loss of memory whereas, "aphasia" means loss of

speech(2 better distinguish:'PH' like in PHrase or PHone->Aphasia whereas MN like in Memory or

Mental->Amnesia)

aphorisma short pithy instructive saying

aphorism---> a + phrase..

apiaristShort Definition: person who keeps bees

apiarist- A-BEE-RIST

apiaryShort Definition: a place where bees are kept

bee hives are usually pear shape..... so a-piary

apicultureShort Definition: bee-keeping

APIARIST;APIARY;APICULTURE:- APIA means BEE; RIST means PERSON;RY means

place;CULTURE means keeping

aplombShort Definition: poise; composure in difficult situations; assurance; self-confidence

Take it as a-bomb, so a bomb defusing team must have following characteristics: assurance, balance,

confidence, coolness, equanimity, nerve, nonchalance, poise, surety, tact... Nd these are the

synonyms of aplomb!!!


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apocalypticShort Definition: prophetic; pertaining to revelations especially of disaster; N. apocalypse

apocryphalShort Definition: (of a story) widely believed but untrue

Apocryphal Hypocritical (of false appearance of virtue)

apogeeShort Definition: highest point; the point farthest from the earth; OP. perigee

Apogee = Up+ho+gee (ho ji -> like in hindi).. So what is up, is at the highest point

apoliticalShort Definition: having an aversion or lack of concern for political affairs

apologistShort Definition: one who writes in defense of a cause or institution; N. apologia

Apologist is one who is determine seek "apology" from bodies by defending or justifying strongly of

some policies or matters

apoplexyShort Definition: stroke; loss of consciousness caused by too much blood in the brain

A people(pople) sexy... all of a sudden when a sexy lady appears from the people and comes near

u..for tht instant u ll feel tht u cannot move or feel any thing ;)

apostateShort Definition: one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs; N. apostasy

apostate can be thought of as 'opposite state'.. That is changing to the opposite state, and not loyal to

his current state..

apothecaryShort Definition: druggist; pharmacist

a+pot+he+cary - he carries drug(cocaine)hidden in a pot


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apotheosisShort Definition: elevation to godhood; an ideal example of something

appallShort Definition: dismay; shock deeply

appall (aap + pale ho gaye) - in dismay

apparentShort Definition: evident; easily seen or understood; appearing as such; Ex. apparent improvement

apparitionShort Definition: ghost; phantom

sounds like 'a partition'. When a soul 'partitions' from a body, u become a "ghost"

appeaseShort Definition: pacify or soothe; Ex. appease a crying baby; N. appeasement

appeaseapp(appeal)+pease(peace) appeal for peace..when war was going on in kasmirour

prime minister appealed people to maintain peace in the region.

appellationShort Definition: name; title

"j'me appelle ....." means "my name is ..... "in french...so appellation means name or title by which u

call someone

appendShort Definition: attach

app-end : add to the endattach

appositeShort Definition: appropriate; fitting

apposite=> opposite of OPPOSITE i.e. perfectly matched; appropriate; most suitable


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appraiseShort Definition: estimate value of; N. appraisal

appreciateShort Definition: be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of; ADJ. appreciable:

enough to be felt; Ex. appreciable difference

apprehendShort Definition: arrest (a criminal); dread; perceive; N. apprehension

up your hands - said the FBI before grabbing the criminal.

apprehensiveShort Definition: fearful; discerning

apprehensive sounds OFFENSIVE, hence fearful

appriseShort Definition: inform

one who will inform will get the prize

approbationShort Definition: approval

Ap+PROBATION: You get CONFIRMATION/APPROVAL in your job after your Probation period

appropriate

Short Definition: acquire; take possession of for one's own use without permission; set aside for aparticular purpose; allocate; CF. misappropriate

appropriate = a + property + iate.. i.e. to make it your own property .. by force if required.. And also

when you are appropriating it your self you are "allocating" it to yourself.

aproposShort Definition: with reference to; regarding; Ex. remarks apropos (of) the present situation; ADJ.

ADV.

apropos sounds like "Propose" This issue is faced by many teenage boys/girls :) When is the right

time to propose to a Girl/Boy you love? Hence apropos is an opportune moment or right moment/time


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aptitudeShort Definition: fitness; talent

aquilineShort Definition: curved; hooked; of or like an eagle; Ex. aquiline nose

Aquiline-> A-Q-Line, now when we write the letter Q, its not a straight line, but a curved line.

arableShort Definition: fit for growing crops; Ex. arable land

associate the word with ARAB.The desert is totally unfit for agriculture.so what they want most is land

for agriculture

arbiterShort Definition: person with power to decide a matter in dispute; judge who is in a position ot make

influential judgments; Ex. supreme arbiter of fashion in beachware

arbiter= "Argument" + "Beater"

arbitraryShort Definition: unreasonable or capricious; random; tyrannical; Ex. arbitrary ruler

arbitrateShort Definition: act as judge (at the request of both sides)

arborealShort Definition: of or living in trees

arboreal:arrow+bow+real..made out of tree's

ARBO(root word :tree)-REAL:living in tree;RATUM:place where there are studied

arcadeShort Definition: a covered passageway usually lined with shops

Hong kong lane


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arcaneShort Definition: esoteric; secret; mysterious; known only to the initiated; Ex. arcane ritual; Ex.

arcane process closed to the uninitiated listener

mprovising the first mnemonic.., Ar + Kane - Kane's face always remains secret, as he uses a mask.

archaeologyShort Definition: study of artifacts and relics of early mankind

archaicShort Definition: antiquated; no longer used; belonging to the past; N.

Archealogy - study of old things.. Archaic - The old things on which we study..

archetypeShort Definition: prototype; primitive pattern

arch + type - so a model for architecture

archipelago

Short Definition: group of closely located islands

archipelago Read it as Arey+ship+pe+lejaoo (Hindi .. which translates to take me there via ship)...

And we travel to islands via a ship.

archivesShort Definition: public records; place where public records are kept

archives : spell it as archies ..it is a famous gift where collection of different gifts are there so it is a

collection of many things in short storage place

ardorShort Definition: heat; passion; zeal; ADJ. ardent

sounds like harder-while doing sex. A dat time ppl feel heat, passion.. srry for using --- words

arduousShort Definition: hard; strenuous; Ex. arduous work

arduous = read it as: "hard to do for us"


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argotShort Definition: slang; speech spoken by only a small group of people

argot - it is the j'ar'gon that we 'got' here that no other person understands

ariaShort Definition: operatic solo; a song sung by one person in an opera or oratorio

Heyy u hav d famous mARIA song by Ricky Martin...

aridShort Definition: (of land) dry; barren; unproductive

A + rid- A farmer getting rid(dry) of the dry land

aristocracyShort Definition: hereditary nobility; privileged class; government by nobility; N. aristocrat

arito(tle)+cracy, aristotle was the noble philosopher, cracy - rule, so government by noble

armadaShort Definition: fleet of warships

do u know narmada river ? fleets of warship in narmada ~ armada

aromaticShort Definition: fragrant; having a sweet smell; N. aroma: strong pleasant smell

arraignShort Definition: charge in court; indict

arraign= err+ again.u hv made an ERR again, so this time i will not excuse u,this time u will be

CHARGED IN THE COURT.

arrayShort Definition: marshal; draw up in order; arrange in order; clothe splendidly; adorn; N: fine

clothes; ordered group; Ex. in battle array


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arrearsShort Definition: being in debt; money that should have been paid; work that should have been

done

sounds like "err-years" and DEBT is the error that will take years to compensate

arrhythmicShort Definition: lacking rhythm or regularity; N. arrhythmia

arrogance

Short Definition: pride; haughtiness; ADJ. arrogant: unpleasantly self-important (with a strong

confidence in one's own importance and a lack of respect for other people)

arroyoShort Definition: gully; narrow channel formed by rainwater

it is like a ----------> a row (of water)

arsenalShort Definition: storage place for military equipment

SENA(HINDI) ke use mai aane waala saaman

arteryShort Definition: blood-vessel; CF. vein

artfulShort Definition: exhibiting art or skill; deceitful; cunning; CF. artifice

spell it " art of fool(ing)" i.e in a cunning way

articulateShort Definition: effective; distinct; expressing ideas clearly; having clear sounds; having joints; Ex.

articulate speech; V: express thoughts and feeling clearly; pronounce clearly; unite by joints

arti kyun late...? give me the reason~


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artificeShort Definition: deception; trickery

ARTIFICE: sounds like artificial fish which is nothing but a trick

artisanShort Definition: a manually skilled worker

Arti(artist)+ san (son): Son of artist is manually skilled worker or craftsman.

artlessShort Definition: without guile; open and honest

without the art of deception

ascendancyShort Definition: controlling influence; position of controlling influence; CF. in the ascendant

Ascend means to rise... as u rise, u always gain power...& den u dance :p

ascertainShort Definition: find out for certain; make certain

asCERTAIN means to make CERTAIN.

asceticShort Definition: practicing self-denial; avoiding physical pleasures and comforts; austere; Ex.

ascetic life of Buddhist monks; N. asceticism

sounds like aceticremember acetic acid(vinegar)i.e., sour in taste, one who has made is life sour in

taste, i.e., away from pleasures for religious purposes

ascribeShort Definition: refer; attribute; assign

ascribe : a script; We ascribed this script to it's author

asepticShort Definition: preventing infection; having a cleansing effect

Antiseptic and aseptic is same


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ashenShort Definition: ash-colored; deadly pale

asinineShort Definition: stupid; Ex. asinine remarks

f u get NINE out of ASI(80) u r surely an ASININE(stupid)

askanceShort Definition: with a sideways or indirect look (with disapproval or distruct); Ex. look askance at

askance.. reminds u of the word GLANCE..so when u want to glance at someone , u look SIDEWAYS

or give a INDIRECT LOOK..

askewShort Definition: crookedly; slanted; at an angle

Also it can b taken as SCREW which is not straight,it is bent, zigzag etc

asperity

Short Definition: sharpness; roughness; severity (of temper or weather); Ex. asperities of a Russianwinter

Asperity can be thought of as A spear with severity. i.e Sharpness

aspersionShort Definition: slanderous remark; Ex. cast aspersions on

Sounds like ass-person, if you defame someone you make them look like an ass.

Another way to the say the same thing:Make a person look like an ass by defaming them.

aspirantShort Definition: seeker after position or status

aspireShort Definition: seek to attain (position or status); long for; Ex. aspire to become president; Ex.

aspire to/after the leadership


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assailShort Definition: assault

assailant is common word in newspaper for mumbai attackers

assayShort Definition: analyze (to discover what materials are present); evaluate (soil or ore)

its not like mnemonic...just rem tis saying"ASSAY THE ESSAY"..it means evaluate the essay

assentShort Definition: agree; accept; N. assessment

as + sent, when You are sending anywhere you will agree by this decision.

assertShort Definition: state strongly or positively; demand recognition of (rights, claims, etc.); make a

claim to (by forceful action); Ex. assert one's independence

assiduous

Short Definition: diligent

ass+in+the+dust.a donkey working hard in the dust.meaning hard working or industrious or diligent

assimilateShort Definition: absorb; take (food) into the body and digest it; understand (knowledge) completely

and be able to use properly; cause to become homogeneous (the people of a country or race in the

wasy of behaving or

try to [as]similate means try to be similar to something may be food habits, language or behaviour.

assuageShort Definition: mak less severe; ease or lessen (pain); satisfy (hunger); soothe (anger)

ass-usage in the toilet gives huge relief

assumptionShort Definition: something taken for granted; the taking over or taking possession of; Ex. her

assumption of power; V. assume


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assuranceShort Definition: firm statement that something is certainly true

asteroidShort Definition: small planet

astigmatismShort Definition: eye defect which prevents proper focus; OP. stigmatism

astralShort Definition: relating to the stars

astringentShort Definition: binding; causing contraction (stopping bleeding); harsh or severe; stringent; Ex.

astringent criticism

aStringent- stringent means harsh ,severe..so we can probly remember like this..

astronomicalShort Definition: enormously large or extensive

ASTRO (means STARS)+ NOMICAL...and we all know that stars are many times bigger in shape

than our solar systems member's.

astuteShort Definition: wise; shrewd; keen; seeing quickly something that is to one's advantage

A(MEANS NOT)+STU(STUPID)..well think of someone who is NOT STUPID,MEANS he is very WISE

,AND INTELLIGENT.

asunderShort Definition: into parts; apart; V. sunder

Entry of a + sunder(beautiful) girl can break boys hearts.

asymmetric

Short Definition: not identical on both sides of a dividing central line


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atavismShort Definition: resemblance to remote ancestors rather than to parents; reversion to an earlier

type; throwback; ADJ. atavistic

by ATAVISM you should remember AVATAR, i.e. you are an avatar(incarnation) of one of your

ancestors...

atheisticShort Definition: denying the existence of God; N. atheism

a "without" + theos "a god"; someone who says this world is surviving without GOD, actually he is

DENYING THE EXISTENCE OF GOD

atoneShort Definition: make amends for; pay for; Ex. atone for

at+own(one) - he realised his mistake 'at' his 'own' and wanted to make amends for it..

atrocityShort Definition: brutal deed; ADJ. atrocious

atro + city -- city where cruel (brutal) acts are done

atrophyShort Definition: wasting away; V: weaken and lose flesh and muscle (through lack of blood or lack

of use)

One who works hard all the time can win a trophy but one who WASTES time n doesn't work hard

cannot(A) win the TROPHY

attentiveShort Definition: alert and watchful; listening carefully; paying attention; considerate; thoughtful;

politely helpful; Ex. attentive audience; Ex. He was attentive to the old lady; N. attentions: act of

courtesy and c

attenuateShort Definition: make thin; weaken

attestShort Definition: testify; bear witness


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attireShort Definition: clothe; N: clothing; array; apparel

attributeShort Definition: essential quality; V: ascribe; explain

attritionShort Definition: rubbing away by friction; gradual decrease in numbers or strength; reduction in the

work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment; Ex. a war

of attrition

atypicalShort Definition: not normal; not typical

audaciousShort Definition: daring; bold; N. audacity

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.

auditShort Definition: examination of accounts of a business; official examination; V.

augmentShort Definition: increase; add to

you can remember it as opposite of segment...... segment means to make less.... augment to add

auguryShort Definition: omen; prophecy; sign of coming events; V. augur: predict; foretell; be a sign of

(something in future)

Augury.... Augur..... Sounds like Eager. We are always eager to know whats written in our future...

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augustShort Definition: impressive; majestic

August.. The month of the sun sign - LEO the lion (the king of the forest,the most majestic animal)

aureoleShort Definition: sun's corona; halo; bright circle of light

aurora+hole,aurora refers to star which is bright and hole refers to round shape,aureole refers t bright

hole around a saint

auroral

Short Definition: pertaining to the aurora borealis; CF. aurora australis

AUR RO ke LAL mat ho...have an auroral glow

auspiciousShort Definition: favoring success; giving signs of future success; Cf. auspices

a+uspicioussounds like a suspicious any thing suspicious is not favourable, so a(not )

suspicious means FAVORABLE, SUITABLE

austereShort Definition: forbiddingly stern; ascetic; without comfort or enjoyment; severely simple and

unornamented; Ex. a monk's austere life; Ex. austere grandeur of the cathedral; N. austerity

authenticateShort Definition: prove genuine

authoritarianShort Definition: subordinating the individual to the state; completely dominating another's will; Ex.

authoritarian regime/father

favoring complete obedience or subjection toauthorityas opposed toindividual freedom:

authoritativeShort Definition: having the weight of authority; regarded as providing knowledge that can be

trusted; reliable; peremptory and dictatorial; Ex. authoritative dictionary/manner; CF. definitive
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autocraticShort Definition: having absolute unchecked power; dictatorial; N. autocrat, autocracy

auto(means self)+cratic(cracy)......means goverment...............goverment by self ,goverment by one

person.

automatonShort Definition: mechanism that imitates actions of humans; machine that works by itself

autonomousShort Definition: self-governing; N. autonomy

autopsyShort Definition: examination of a dead body; postmortem; V.

auxiliaryShort Definition: offering or providing help; additional or subsidiary; N: helper; assistant

aux+hillary:hillary helpful to Obama

avalancheShort Definition: great mass of falling snow and ice

avariceShort Definition: greediness for wealth

avarice- a + very + rich > a strong greed to be 'a very rich' person.

avengeShort Definition: take vengence for something or on behalf of someone; Ex. They avenged his

death by burning the village; Ex. He swore to avenge his brother; Ex. They avenged themselves on

their enemy.

averShort Definition: state confidently; declare as true

A VERy confident statement!


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averseShort Definition: reluctant; disinclined; not liking or opposed; Ex. averse to cats/doing the house

work

averse~reverse. meaning opposite i.e. going in opposite direction when you reluctant to do

something.

aversionShort Definition: firm dislike

u hate a+version of vista..firm dislike

avertShort Definition: prevent; avoid; turn away (eyes or thought); Ex. An accident was averted by his

quick thinking; Ex. She averted her eyes from the terrible sight

sounds like DIVERT.

aviaryShort Definition: enclosure for birds; large cage

not a mnemonic.. just something that can help.. aviary is where birds are kept and apiary is where

bees are kept.. this might help relate in some way..

avidShort Definition: greedy; extremely eager for; Ex. avid learner; N. avidity

a person is always eager to be in avid(a video)

avocation

Short Definition: secondary or minor occupation

AVOCATION-->in a vacation. u do very little /minor work only....hence avocation implies minor

occupation

avowShort Definition: declare openly; N. avowal

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avuncularShort Definition: of or like an uncle

split the word like av + UNCUL(UNCLE) + AR...SO related to an uncle or suitable to an

uncle..avUNCULar..uncle.

aweShort Definition: solemn wonder; feeling of respect mixed with wonder and fear; V: fill with awe;

ADJ. awesome

awful

Short Definition: terrible; very bad

awlShort Definition: pointed tool used for piercing

awl sounds like hole......and to make a hole in the leather we need a sharp and pointed tool which

can pierce through it....hence we need an awl for this

awryShort Definition: distorted; crooked; bent; Ex. Our plans have gone awry.

awry sounds like "a + vary(variation)" i.e, 'a variation from the expected way or position(turned or

twisted to one side)'

axiomShort Definition: self-evident truth requiring no proof

Ax +i+om - when the axe is on me I will tell the truth. This is surely evident.

azureShort Definition: sky blue


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