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Incontrovertible

Incontrovertible

Mnemonic Aid to Learn incontrovertible

Simple, simple mnemonic. One of the most simple ones in fact:

Incontrovertible: no controversy!

It is as simple as that!

Meaning of incontrovertible

1. Impossible to dispute; unquestionable.

Pronunciation: in-kon-truh-vur-tuh-buhl, in-kon-

Sentence Examples for Incontrovertible

1. There was incontrovertible evidence of his involvement in the theft.

2. Incontrovertible justifications are hard to find when we talk of faith.
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Viable

Viable

Mnemonic Aid to Learn Viable

This word is really viable with respect to mnemonic aids.Just so many of them can be built for it.

Here are a few:

Viable = Via + Able = adopt the way (via the root means way) that is able, that is possible.

Viable = SurVIVABLE = Able to be survived Viable = Viv (root for life) + ABLE = that is something for

which life can be breathed into, that is it can be made to happen. The last mnemonic for this one:ViaBLE = PossiBLE

We are done for viable now!

Meaning of Viable

1. Capable of living, developing, or germinating under favorable conditions.

2. Capable of living outside the uterus. Used of a fetus or newborn.

3. Capable of success or continuing effectiveness; practicable.

Pronunciation: vahy-uh-buhl

Sentence Examples for Viable

1. Viable methods of business are hard to find for start-ups.

2. Business is all about economic viability.

3. Arranged marriages are not the most viable solution for most but then people are not left with any choice,

are they?
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Raze

Raze

Mnemonic Aid to Learn RazeA direct approach to learn the word:

RAZE = ERASE

Basically, this means to rub off the complete trace of something, that is absolutely delete it.

Meaning of Raze

1. To level to the ground; demolish.2. To scrape or shave off.

Pronunciation: reyz

Sentence Examples for Raze

1. The illegal building was razed to the ground.

2. The factory was razed in the fire.
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Promulgate

Promulgate

Mnemonic Aid to Learn PromulgateIn simple words, this word means to state or announce. But what kind of announcement are we talking about?

Well, the ones that are made in public and done so officially.

How does our mnemonic come into the picture?

Simple.

Promulgate: Post it on the Gate!Anything law put into effect should be posted on the gate, should it not?

Another mnemonic for the same:Promulgate: Propagate

Got to spread what has been made into a law!

Meaning of Promulgate

Pronunciation: prom-uhl-geyt, proh-muhl-geyt

1. To make known (a decree, for example) by public declaration; announce officially.

2. To put (a law) into effect by formal public announcement.
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Assiduous

Assiduous

Mnemonic Aid to Learn Assiduous

ASSIDUOUS is one of the mnemonics I love.

Its so simple and effective (and even easier to visualize).

ASSIDUOUS: WORK LIKE AN ASS.

Another ass mnemonic is asinine which is nothing else but nine-asses: you are as dumb as a sum of nine

asses would be.

Meaning of Assiduous

1. Constant in application or attention; diligent: an assiduous worker who strove for perfection.2. Unceasing; persistent.

Pronunciation: uh-sij-oo-uhs

Sentence Examples for Assiduous

1. Clearing exams required assiduous effort.

2. Her assiduous attempts to learn French failed miserably.
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Adverse

Adverse

Adverse in simple words means something that is inauspicious & unfavorable. Adverse is a having a negative

or harmful effect on something, or something that is opposed to our own welfare & interest. There a number

of things in this life which have a negative effect on you, for example: smoking. It kills your lungs, doesnt

it?

Pronunciation: ad-vurs, ad-vurs

Dictionary definitions of Adverse:

1. Unfavorable to one's interests

2. Contrary or opposite in direction or position

3. Antagonistic or inimical; hostile

4. Placed opposite

Master Tip to learn Adverse:

Difference between adverse and averse

Adverse means opposed to, hostile to; unfavorable, contrary/ For example: "People generally do not welcome

adverse comments for their works."

Averse means disliking; unwilling; having a feeling of great distaste or an inclination against something or

someone. For example: "My father is always averse to the idea of spending money."
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Interject

Interject

Did any teacher ever interject bad remarks in your report card? Interject means to insert between other thingsand thats why the reference to the teacher remarks in the first sentence.

Pronunciation: in-ter-jekt

Meanings of Interject

1. To insert between other elements

2. Obsolete .to come between.

Masters tip to Learn Interject

We can remember interject as it sounds like Inject and Injection is injected in our body. Interjecting means to

insert.

Sentence example for Interject1. Potter also began to interject and to snap her fingers in frustration.

2. He tends to sit back quietly, waiting for the right moment to interject.

3. It is a known fact that historians always interject their own personal biases and prejudices in their scholarly

work.

4. Occasionally, an emcee will interject brief interludes of cabaret or comedy.
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Work Out Zone

Work Out 1: Match the following words with their respective meanings or synonyms.

Word Meaning or Synonym

1 Incontrovertible A broadcast

2 Viable B negative3 Raze C Indisputable

4 Promulgate D possible

5 Assiduous E intrude

6 Adverse F extinguish

7 Interject G diligent

Work Out 2: Did you really understand the word?

1. Some laws are just incontrovertible. yes no

2. Living on the moon is totally viable. yes no

3. Earthquakes raze everything to the ground. yes no

4. Immoral values are to be promulgated. yes no

5. We must reward assiduous people for their work. yes no

6. Smoking has adverse effects on health. yes no

7. Interjection while elders talk is appreciated. yes no


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Answers: Work Out Zone

Work Out 1

1-C, 2-D, 3-F, 4-A, 5-G, 6-B, 7-E

Work Out 2

1-yes,2-no, 3-yes, 4-no, 5-yes, 6-yes, 7-no


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