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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

Mn-

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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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