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Definition
(noun) identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal
Definition
(noun) a distinctive characteristic or attribute
Synonyms : hallmark , stylemark , trademark
Definition
(verb) give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
Synonyms : allow , appropriate , reserve , set aside
Example Sentence
I will earmark this money for your research
She sets aside time for meditation every day
earmark..let break it as ear + mark -'ear' is on the side of the face. Something is placed or
kept aside and we -'mark' it means something particular or extraordinary.So ..'something
is kept aside for a particular purpose'
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by tariq431
earm...very close to earn.....so what ever you are earning you are keeping it aside because
soon you want to start your own buisness.
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by preetisoni2411
by arulmozhi
Earmark is to mark the ear of the pig, sheep.....to regonise the ownership
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by kirthikian
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by flaviasudha
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by savakarv
earn
Short Definition : gain for the performance of service or labor; gain (something that one
deserves); deserve
Definition
(verb) earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
Synonyms : bring in , clear , gain , make , pull in , realise , realize , take in
Example Sentence
How much do you make a month in your new job?
She earns a lot in her new job
this merger brought in lots of money
He clears $5,000 each month
Definition
(verb) acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
Synonyms : garner
earthly
Short Definition : of this earth; terrestrial; worldly; not divine; possible; Ex. no earthly
reason
Definition
(adj) of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
Example Sentence
earthly beings
believed that our earthly life is all that matters
earthly love
our earthly home
by tarunsahni
earthy
Short Definition : unrefined; coarse; of earth; Ex. earthy remarks; OP. ethereal
Definition
(adj) conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
Synonyms : crude , gross , vulgar
Example Sentence
coarse language
a crude joke
crude behavior
an earthy sense of humor
a revoltingly gross expletive
a vulgar gesture
full of language so vulgar it should have been edited
Definition
(adj) not far removed from or suggestive of nature
Example Sentence
the earthy taste of warm milk fresh from the cow
earthy smells of new-mown grass
Definition
(adj) hearty and lusty
Example Sentence
an earthy enjoyment of life
Definition
(adj) of or consisting of or resembling earth
Example Sentence
it had an earthy smell
only a little earthy bank separates me from the edge of the ocean
Definition
(adj) sensible and practical
Synonyms : down-to-earth
Example Sentence
has a straightforward down-to-earth approach to a problem
her earthy common sense
on earth there are many stones and all so coarse or not refined
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by prianki
Earthy also means down to earth, so that which is earthy is down to earth;hence "Not far
removed from or suggestive of nature " hence, close to nature
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by aanchal1007
Mallika is the only actress on this earth who can do earthy talks
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by rawaldelhi@gmail.com
ebb
Short Definition : (of the tide) recede; lessen; diminish; N. OP. flow: rise of tide
Definition
(noun) a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
Synonyms : ebbing , wane
Definition
(noun) the outward flow of the tide
Synonyms : reflux
Definition
(verb) flow back or recede
Synonyms : ebb away , ebb down , ebb off , ebb out
Example Sentence
the tides ebbed at noon
Definition
(verb) hem in fish with stakes and nets so as to prevent them from going back into the sea
with the ebb
Definition
(verb) fall away or decline
Example Sentence
The patient's strength ebbed away
Relate it to egg ;; now-a-days because of bird flu the quantity of eggs coming to the
market is reduced.
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by KM2009
by rohitbahl1986
ebb in urdu means bad habit. we should diminish our bad habits
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by cp.jethani
if ucan remembe the word hebbu(kannada), when the milk is boiled ,u get that on the
top..so do relate it with it. ebb(ebbu) is used to lessen or make pimpils diminish..
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by sriharisharma
ebullient
Short Definition : showing excitement; overflowing with enthusiasm; boiling; N.
ebullience; N. ebullition: state of boiling
Definition
(adj) joyously unrestrained
Synonyms : exuberant , high-spirited
Your dad purchasing you a new 'Enfield Bullet' so you shpw ur 'Excitement' ->
ebullient! :D
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by avinav
If u can think this word in a good sense, "bulli" is always showing exitement or overflows
with enthu ,wen a hot gal passes
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by sriharisharma
by mon_m
when water boils, it seems as if it is showing great enthu or excitement thus being
ebbulient
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by 1.6k
A bull is violent(excited).
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by shadip
by abhishek26
Red Bull
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by rahularoradce
ebullient="e+bullet"so u r the don and now u have new e-bullet so obiviously u r so hppy
with this
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by priyanka090290
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by bhanukishore22
by onno manush
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by vineethyoung
wen we get over-excited over any issue we generally get into argument wid some1 or
even bully with them.so 'bulli(y)'
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by himanshu dhumash
A strong bull is always excited to hit the humans..i.e showing his lot of excitement
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by shaktipada
eccentric
Short Definition : irregular; odd; unconventional; whimsical; bizarre; not concentric
Definition
(noun) a person with an unusual or odd personality
Synonyms : eccentric person , flake , geek , oddball
Definition
(noun) a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
Synonyms : case , character , type
Example Sentence
a real character
a strange character
a friendly eccentric
the capable type
a mental case
Definition
(adj) conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
Synonyms : bizarre , flakey , flaky , freakish , freaky , gonzo , off-the-wall ,
outlandish , outre
Example Sentence
restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit
famed for his eccentric spelling
a freakish combination of styles
his off-the-wall antics
the outlandish clothes of teenagers
outre and affected stage antics
Definition
(adj) not having a common center; not concentric
Synonyms : nonconcentric
Example Sentence
eccentric circles
ec(x)-centric(normal): going away from the center that is departing from the norms
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by Sushma Gowda
by sriharisharma
eccentric- ex-center>> It's ODD to see your ex being the center of attraction among your
pals.
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by paula_3004
ec(ex) center .. its odd/irregular to see an ex(or one more) center for circle..
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by inform
by shaktipada
eccentricity
Short Definition : oddity; idiosyncrasy
Definition
(noun) strange and unconventional behavior
Definition
(noun) (geometry) a ratio describing the shape of a conic section; the ratio of the distance
between the foci to the length of the major axis
Example Sentence
a circle is an ellipse with zero eccentricity
Definition
(noun) a circularity that has a different center or deviates from a circular path
by preetisoni2411
accent+ city.....a city of people having different accents will be strange or odd....
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by nileshdive
ec+centric. Prefixes ec- ,ex- ,e- means away from; out of ; outside. So eccentric means
away from centre.
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by imfrmheaven
ecclesiastic
Short Definition : ecclesiastical; pertaining to the church; N: minister; priest; cleric;
clergyman
Definition
(noun) a clergyman or other person in religious orders
Synonyms : churchman , cleric , divine
Definition
(adj) of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
Synonyms : ecclesiastical
Example Sentence
ecclesiastic history
(ecclesiastic = eccles + iastic) eccles sounds like 'EGG-LESS' and priests generally don't
eat eggs.
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by himanshu dhumash
assume the word eccles as x-les.so people who dont have(less) " X"(girlfrnds,wives.etc),
are generally priests in west...lol...
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by sriharisharma
eccles = sex less.. priests are forbidden from having sex. (No offense meant)
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by ArDoR
by gopal.gsk
eclectic
Short Definition : selective; composed of elements drawn from disparate sources;
selecting individual elements from a variety of sources; N. eclecticism
Definition
(noun) someone who selects according to the eclectic method
Synonyms : eclecticist
Definition
(adj) selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
eclectic or elect means, chosing the best from many sources which is the meaning of the
word eclectic
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by amrankuet
nowadays even after the elections the governments formed are generally
eclectic.composed of many parties
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by ready4gre
sounds like election, and in election only the best candidated are chosen !!
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by abhi_vaj
SELECTive
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by userdce
ECLECTIC: EC(ek) LAC TICket.... EKk lakh ticket me se sirf ek hi ticket select hogi......
to is tarah best ticket ka selection ho jayega.....
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by vatsaljain
eclectic sounds like election; during election time - only SELECTIVE candidates can
compete.
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by billa2009
eclairs-a chocolate which s made by collecting various elements
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by arunprakash
Eclectic-Elect choosing the best party from a group of parties {parties = related to
politician}
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by csadangi
by shaktipada
by fannasster
by shaktipada
eclipse
Short Definition : darken; extinguish; outshine; surpass; cause an eclipse
Definition
(noun) one celestial body obscures another
Synonyms : occultation
Definition
(verb) be greater in significance than
Synonyms : dominate , overshadow
Example Sentence
the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness
Definition
(verb) cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
Synonyms : occult
Example Sentence
The Sun eclipses the moon today
Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies
during the total solar eclipse one heavenly body covers another heavenly body making
the other one barely visible
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by vivekkarumudi
eclipse: e (this) clip se(see); See this clip so dark cannot understand anything.
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by shaktipada
by vishnu pandey
ecliptic
Short Definition : path of the sun and the planets
Definition
(noun) the great circle representing the apparent annual path of the sun; the plane of the
Earth's orbit around the sun; makes an angle of about 23 degrees with the equator
Example Sentence
all of the planets rotate the sun in approximately the same ecliptic
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ecliptic
by pankajprasoon
ecologist
Short Definition : person concerned with the interrelationship between living organisms
and their environment; person concerned with the detrimental effects of human
civilization on the environment; CF. ecology
Definition
(noun) a biologist who studies the relation between organisms and their environment
by preetisoni2411
economy
Short Definition : efficiency or conciseness in using something; thrifty management of
resources
Definition
(noun) the system of production and distribution and consumption
Synonyms : economic system
Definition
(noun) the efficient use of resources
Example Sentence
economy of effort
Definition
(noun) frugality in the expenditure of money or resources
Synonyms : thriftiness
Example Sentence
the Scots are famous for their economy
Definition
(noun) an act of economizing; reduction in cost
Synonyms : saving
Example Sentence
it was a small economy to walk to work every day
there was a saving of 50 cents
ecosystem
Short Definition : ecological community together with its environment
Definition
(noun) a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their
physical environment
eco(means enviroment and organism and their relation) + system...(means the way they
live....so a system in which a all organisms live is an ecosystem.
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by preetisoni2411
ecstasy
Short Definition : rapture; very strong feeling of joy and happiness; any overpowering
emotion; ADJ. ecstatic: causing or experiencing ecstasy
Definition
(noun) a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
Synonyms : exaltation , rapture , raptus , transport
Example Sentence
listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture
Definition
(noun) a state of elated bliss
Synonyms : rapture
Definition
(noun) street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine
Synonyms : adam , cristal , disco biscuit , go , hug drug , x , xtc
by ArDoR
ecs=x,tasy="daisy" panties ...wen u see a gal's panty u show excitement oru get raptured.
sorry for any coarse language used here...
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by gopikrish2000
Ecs . . . Tcs- when we get job in Tcs we will take it easy (tasy). . . So we will be very
happy . .
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by madhushankar07
ecs >> ass ; tasy >> tasera (Nepali) or taske (Hindi). so when you have your ass tasy then
you are entertained. :-)
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by iGunA
lets head to the meaning ,rap-ture..people rap,wen they are in a very strong feeling of joy
and happiness.
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by sriharisharma
ecstasy could be relate to "ek taste" so the taste that givr us joy
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by shuuu.shubham
ecstasy could be relate to "ek taste" so the taste that givr us joy
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by shuuu.shubham
by gopal.gsk
Teri to me ESI TESI karta hu...I am happy and overpowered with emotions
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by nippi86
ecs + tasy means Aisi ki Taisi to jab hum problems ki aisi ki taisi kar dete hain to hum
extremely happy ho jate hain
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by mayanknarula57
eddy
Short Definition : swirling current of water, air, etc.; V.
Definition
(noun) founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910)
Synonyms : mary baker eddy , mary morse baker eddy
Definition
(noun) a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles
back on itself
Synonyms : twist
Definition
(verb) flow in a circular current, of liquids
Synonyms : purl , swirl , whirl , whirlpool
if you can rememeber the term "Eddy current", where the current flows .
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by sriharisharma
Whirlpool machine has strong eddy, that is why it gives tidy clothes
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by mohit.iiita
edict
Short Definition : decree (especially one issued by a sovereign); official command
Definition
(noun) a formal or authoritative proclamation
Definition
(noun) a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by
a court or judge)
Synonyms : decree , fiat , order , rescript
Example Sentence
a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there
by billa2009
edifice
Short Definition : building (of imposing size)
Definition
(noun) a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one
place
Synonyms : building
Example Sentence
there was a three-story building on the corner
it was an imposing edifice
by somabrata
Take edifice from the word, remember office: which is a huge building and stays der once
its constructed
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by mau
by nileshdive
by sagacious_kartik
by TJK
edify
Short Definition : instruct; correct morally
Definition
(verb) make understand
Synonyms : enlighten
Example Sentence
Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal
by rhasan
by vaibhav singh
by himanshu dhumash
EDISON was a great scientist...In order to improve people we have to tell them about
EDISON and edify them....
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by nileshdive
by wsquare
by kuruabhinav
by bvu
by yash.bits
edify- edit the sex scene in the movie cuz its morally not correct
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by menon_ranjit
by letmepass
by nitinsushil
eerie
Short Definition : weird; causing fear because strange
Definition
(adj) suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
Example Sentence
an eerie feeling of deja vu
Definition
(adj) inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening
Synonyms : eery
Example Sentence
an uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods
an eerie midnight howl
by pushpa_edit
Sing a song : eelie re eelie (sounds similar to eerie) kya hai paheli??meaning strange
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by mau
by bharatinuguri
by himanshu dhumash
efface
Short Definition : rub out; remove the surface of
Definition
(verb) remove completely from recognition or memory
Synonyms : obliterate
Example Sentence
efface the memory of the time in the camps
Definition
(verb) make inconspicuous
Example Sentence
efface oneself
Definition
(verb) remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing
Synonyms : erase , rub out , score out , wipe off
Example Sentence
Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!
Closely related to "erase"..to rub out or we can think in another way also, we wash our
face to remove the dust from the surface of the skin(ef+face)...
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by vaibhav singh
ye-face....dekha hai par yaad nahi hai, its almost erased from my memory..!!!
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by bugmenot
by gopal.gsk
by gopal.gsk
Efface = e+face = erase the face = become inconspicuous Self-effacing = self destroying
= self-removing
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by abdullah71
well......remember it as the trojans were effaced i.e wiped off the face of the earth.
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by udai_riddle04
erase faces is akin to erasing completely your memory as you cant even remember a
person/object face
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by wsquare
efface = effect of ace; i.e the tata ace srtike you & your memory has been lost.
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by shaktipada
effective
Short Definition : effectual; producing a strong response; striking; in operation; in effect;
Ex. effective speech/photograph
Definition
(adj) producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
Synonyms : effectual , efficacious
Example Sentence
an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-
distance transportation
effective teaching methods
effective steps toward peace
made an effective entrance
his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
an efficacious law
Definition
(adj) able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
Synonyms : efficient
Example Sentence
people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are
often highly effective persons...
effective personnel
an efficient secretary
the efficient cause of the revolution
Definition
(adj) works well as a means or remedy
Example Sentence
an effective reprimand
a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat
Definition
(adj) exerting force or influence
Synonyms : good , in effect , in force
Example Sentence
the law is effective immediately
a warranty good for two years
the law is already in effect (or in force)
Definition
(adj) existing in fact; not theoretical; real
Example Sentence
a decline in the effective demand
confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work
done
Definition
(adj) ready for service
Example Sentence
the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers
factual statements are valid and are able to produce a desired effect
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by er.amit.1jan
effectual
Short Definition : able to produce a desired effect; valid
Definition
(adj) producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
Synonyms : effective , efficacious
Example Sentence
an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-
distance transportation
effective teaching methods
effective steps toward peace
made an effective entrance
his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
an efficacious law
Definition
(adj) having legal efficacy or force
Synonyms : legal , sound
Example Sentence
a sound title to the property
effectuate
Short Definition : effect; produce; achieve; Ex. effectuate a reconciliation
Definition
(verb) produce
Synonyms : effect , set up
Example Sentence
The scientists set up a shock wave
by vivekharin
effeminate
Short Definition : having womanly traits
Definition
(adj) having unsuitable feminine qualities
Synonyms : cissy , emasculate , epicene , sissified , sissy , sissyish
by preetisoni2411
by imajeeth
ifu can see the word, then u can get an answer ,ie- effects with respect to
feminine(woman).
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by sriharisharma
effervescence
Short Definition : inner excitement or exuberance; showing high spirits; emitting
bubbles forming inside; bubbling from fermentation or carbonation; ADJ. effervescent; V.
effervesce
Definition
(noun) the process of bubbling as gas escapes
Definition
(noun) the property of giving off bubbles
Synonyms : bubbliness , frothiness
most of u guys might have done ur chemistry labs wer we come across effervescece of
various liquids wen heated like how they produce the gas along witht the bubbles
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by vivekkarumudi
by animator
by bavanantht
by kedharv
Sounds like fragrance. How do u feel when when a good fragrance is in the ambiance.
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by subhasish
effete
Short Definition : having lost one's original power; barren; worn out; exhausted
Definition
(adj) marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay
Synonyms : decadent
Example Sentence
a decadent life of excessive money and no sense of responsibility
a group of effete self-professed intellectuals
effete...ef+fete..feet...so when you walk for longer distances on your feet, you feel
completely worn out......as if you are lacking in power .......
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by preetisoni2411
by raj.manu19
Ef+FETE.. Concentrate on the secind part, it sounds like Fatigue, which means drained
out of energy or exhausted,worn out...!
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by jammy4u
power in a person or human is said to be in our feet thumb.And the feet thumb is present
in the feet.so if there is an effect ,probly a bad effect to your feet(fete), that means u have
lost ur inner or original power and ur feet is worn out and u are
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by sriharisharma
it sounds like defeat ,if we were defeated we lose power n our power vanishes
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by karatcpm
by letmepass
by michaelzenkay
by shivani shukla
effete sounds like on feet. If you walk long distances on feet, you will be effete (worn
out)
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by coolme
effete= take effete is the past tense of effect, i.e. a effect has occurred not it is exhausted.
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by shaktipada
by biotechlover
EDACIOUS = EDA+VORACIOUS
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by biotechlover
efficacy
Short Definition : power to produce desired effect; ADJ. efficacious: effectual
Definition
(noun) capacity or power to produce a desired effect
Synonyms : efficaciousness
Example Sentence
concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for efficacy
by preetisoni2411
by dhanu1600
efficient+accuracy = efficacy;if sth is efficient and accurate,it does produce desire result
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by laaptu
by disaster
efficacy resmebles or reminds us of the popular word delicacy.A delicacy has a power to
produce any desired effects wen u treat them to ur girlfrnd...lol..!!
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by sriharisharma
peculiar
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by Jthiitu
pecualiar
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by Jthiitu
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by dhanu1600
effigy
Short Definition : dummy; likeness of a person made of wood, paper, or stone; Ex. burn
an effigy of the President
Definition
(noun) a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
Synonyms : image , simulacrum
Example Sentence
the coin bears an effigy of Lincoln
the emperor's tomb had his image carved in stone
a fig(ure) y
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by bavanantht
after india knocked out of t20....angry crowd burnt da dummy(effigy) of ms dhoni .....ffig
can b thought of figure....
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by lovedeepsingh
by surya.jolly
by jatinvp
efFIGy... when FIGO moved from Braca to Real his dummies were burnt
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by rajeshrocks25
hE has the FIGure of a GuY
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by karenrw
effluvium
Short Definition : noxious(harmful) smell
Definition
(noun) a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)
the first part of the word is efflu, which means effluents. Effluents as such are harmful
and produce a strong noxious smell.
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by sriharisharma
by preetisoni2411
by dshefman
by animator
by vivekkarumudi
effrontery
Short Definition : rudeness without any sense of shame; shameless boldness;
presumptousness; nerve; cheek
Definition
(noun) audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
Synonyms : assumption , presumption , presumptuousness
Example Sentence
he despised them for their presumptuousness
for every discussion he comes to the FRONT and argues...in a rude manner.
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by raj.manu19
by takingtheGRE
if u can remember the word effront, it brings to mind the rude soldiers who stand in front
of the queen's palace .these people are generally rude .u try to talk to them or scold
them,they dont even move ,so wen a person scolded continuosly and if he
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by sriharisharma
by rohitbahl1986
ef+front+ery to provide a front is to give support i.e in a way give resistance which
means boldness..
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by ajay_raju
The front of a male peacock displays extreme boldness when attracting a mate.
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by Rodeokinney
by jay_gandhi
when an effrontery man comes in FRONT of you you will think uff(eff) who is in
FRONT of mere(ery)
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by everlasting.puneet
by nileshdive
by swap.kamble
by vivekkarumudi
effulgent
Short Definition : shining brightly; brilliant
Definition
(adj) radiating or as if radiating light
Synonyms : beaming , beamy , radiant , refulgent
Example Sentence
the beaming sun
the effulgent daffodils
a radiant sunrise
a refulgent sunset
Eff (Efficient)+ full+ gen(gem)= an efficient full gem shins brightly; Efficient+
intelligent = if you are efficient as well as intelligent u ll be the shining star
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by lakshmihs
break it up as ef+full+gent and relate gent to gentle man so a full gentleman is brilliant
person
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by vivekkarumudi
by sumi12344
by Jackery
burnish
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by Sunshine4
effusion
Short Definition : pouring forth; unrestrained outpouring of feeling; V. effuse: pour out;
ADJ. effusive: pouring forth; gushing
Definition
(noun) an unrestrained expression of emotion
Synonyms : blowup , ebullition , gush , outburst
Definition
(noun) flow under pressure
effusion rhymes with 'a fusion' reaction where there is an outburst or gush of energy...
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by imajeeth
by k-electron
by 1.6k
by vivekkarumudi
by nileshdive
by bvu
by sriharisharma
effusion -> diffusion; both effusion and diffusion are related to flowing.
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by rhasan
by rawaldelhi@gmail.com
effusion; The words which contain fussion term is always means strong flow of
something.
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by shaktipada
ego
Short Definition : one's opinion of oneself; self-esteem
Definition
(noun) an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
Synonyms : egotism , self-importance
Definition
(noun) your consciousness of your own identity
Synonyms : self
Definition
(noun) (psychoanalysis) the conscious mind
egoism
Short Definition : excessive interest in one's self; belief that one should be interested in
one's self rather than in others; selfishness; ADJ. egoistic, egoistical
Definition
(noun) (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality
Definition
(noun) concern for your own interests and welfare
Synonyms : egocentrism , self-centeredness , self-concern , self-interest
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egotism
Short Definition : tendency to speak or write of oneself excessively; conceit; self-
importance
Definition
(noun) an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
Synonyms : self-importance , swelled head
Definition
(noun) an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
Synonyms : ego , self-importance
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egotistical
Short Definition : egotistic; excessively self-centered(egocentric); self-important;
conceited
Definition
(adj) characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
Synonyms : egotistic , narcissistic , self-loving
Definition
(adj) characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Synonyms : conceited , egotistic , self-conceited , swollen , swollen-headed ,
vain
Example Sentence
a conceited fool
an attitude of self-conceited arrogance
an egotistical disregard of others
so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty
growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary
vain about her clothes
egregious
Short Definition : notorious; conspicuously bad or shocking
Definition
(adj) conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
Synonyms : crying , flagrant , glaring , gross , rank
Example Sentence
a crying shame
an egregious lie
flagrant violation of human rights
a glaring error
gross ineptitude
gross injustice
rank treachery
by namaskar
egregious is similer to aggressive.aggressive pepole are very bad in manner.this may help
you pepole
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by sumi12344
EGREGIOUS (extremely bad). During one of our stage performance, we made such a
huge mistake that people started throwing eggs at us and a rotten 'EGG REACHes US'
(sounds like egregious)
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by Administrator
by chid1989
by Jackery
a grudge at us is egregious
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by vivekkarumudi
Greg chapel did giri hui egregious mistake (extremely bad) thats y Gir gaya
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by prashant1104
EGregious>>> picking EG
sounds like EASY, egregious
ones can't be EG to deal with...
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by suraj101
hEEEEEEy Greg has become religious, yes Greg-Religious...Oh my god Greg and
Religious? thats Shocking to me...
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by waheedsid
egress
Short Definition : exit; opening for going out; act of going out; OP. ingress
Definition
(noun) (astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse
Synonyms : emersion
Definition
(noun) the becoming visible
Synonyms : emergence , issue
Example Sentence
not a day's difference between the emergence of the andrenas and the opening of
the willow catkins
Definition
(noun) the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent
Synonyms : egression , emergence
Definition
(verb) come out of
Synonyms : come forth , come out , emerge , go forth , issue
Example Sentence
Water issued from the hole in the wall
The words seemed to come out by themselves
by userdce
by gatz_funky
AAG+DRESS- uski dress ko aag lag gayi and her body became visible/apparent.
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by userdce
the GRASS came out from the soil, which means EGRESS
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by mhassan
by PAC001
by aroraraman309
agress(agressive) is wen u go in(entrance) to fight ur way. egree is wen u go out(exit) of
the given opening....lolz...dont take that seriously..!!!
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by sriharisharma
egre...sounds like AGREE so all the people in party have agreed to move out of the party.
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by preetisoni2411
looks like aggressive, if u r aggressive at a calm party u will be shown exit door
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by abhi_vaj
Sounds like Tigress, A tigress coming out of its hide and becomes apparent, visible
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by sxangel
"The EAGLET's (baby eagle) EGRESS from the EGG was observed only by the
EAGLESS (female eagle)."
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by dshefman
by Steph90
Gress sounds like DRESS which is apparent to our eyes!e-GRESS easy to view/sight.!
like e-shopping!
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by arun valliappan
ejaculation
Short Definition : exclamation; abrupt ejection (to discharge sperm); V. ejaculate
Definition
(noun) an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
Synonyms : interjection
Definition
(noun) the discharge of semen in males
mmmm...guys, do i have to tell u wat this means..uhh..or anyone with exclamations out
there..!!! lolz...!!! hehehe...
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by sriharisharma
by rhasan
by vivekkarumudi
ejaculate=pre ejaculation is the major problem these days so people started using viagra
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by keshavpalpali
elaborate
Short Definition : work out carefully; add more detail or information; ADJ.
Definition
(verb) add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a
learned way, usually in writing
Synonyms : dilate , enlarge , expand , expatiate , exposit , expound , flesh out ,
lucubrate
Example Sentence
She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
Definition
(verb) produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product
Example Sentence
The bee elaborates honey
Definition
(verb) make more complex, intricate, or richer
Synonyms : complicate , rarify , refine
Example Sentence
refine a design or pattern
Definition
(verb) work out in detail
Synonyms : work out
Example Sentence
elaborate a plan
Definition
(adj) marked by complexity and richness of detail
Synonyms : luxuriant
Example Sentence
an elaborate lace pattern
Definition
(adj) developed or executed with care and in minute detail
Synonyms : detailed , elaborated
Example Sentence
a detailed plan
the elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion
the carefully elaborated theme
by pulkitdave007
elaboration
Short Definition : addition of details; intricacy
Definition
(noun) addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
Synonyms : amplification
Example Sentence
a few remarks added in amplification and defense
an elaboration of the sketch followed
Definition
(noun) the result of improving something
Synonyms : refinement
Example Sentence
he described a refinement of this technique
Definition
(noun) a discussion that provides additional information
Synonyms : enlargement , expansion
Definition
(noun) marked by elaborately complex detail
Synonyms : elaborateness , intricacy , involution
Definition
(noun) developing in intricate and painstaking detail
Synonyms : working out
elastic
Short Definition : able to spring back into shape; quick to recover (as from
disappointment); able to adapt to change; Ex. elastic plans; N: elastic material
Definition
(noun) a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
Synonyms : elastic band , rubber band
Definition
(noun) a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
Definition
(adj) capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
Example Sentence
an elastic band
a youthful and elastic walk
Definition
(adj) able to adjust readily to different conditions
Synonyms : flexible , pliable , pliant
Example Sentence
an adaptable person
a flexible personality
an elastic clause in a contract
elated
Short Definition : filled with excited joy and pride; overjoyed; in high spirits; joyful and
proud; Ex. elated crowd; V. elate; N. elation
Definition
(adj) exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
Example Sentence
the elated winner
felt elated and excited
Definition
(adj) full of high-spirited delight
Synonyms : gleeful , joyful , jubilant
Example Sentence
a joyful heart
sounds like elevated...if you are promoted you will definitely be in high spirits
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by rhasan
elegy
Short Definition : poem or song expressing lamentation (for the dead); ADJ. elegiacal,
elegiac
Definition
(noun) a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
Synonyms : lament
by preetisoni2411
by Yank
basically this is taken from a greek elegos which is a song of mourning .........and we
mourn if someone dies
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by preetisoni2411
by pateheo
by abhi_vaj
by 1.6k
by deepak.delite
by userdce
sounds like ee lagi >>> usako lagi toh woh marr gaya... ab marr gaya toh log usake liye
Lament gane lage..
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by RajeshBorkar
by varuner001
by carora3
elegy= ele (comes) + gy (went); the ppl ho has come one time will surely go from this
world this is oing to understand by neighborhood to the dead person son.
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by shaktipada
elegy sounds like ye le ji. in the funeral, as he is going we are saying that take this with u,
the song or poem elegy- ye le gy(take this in hindi)
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by thisisxviiiaju@gmail.com
elevation
Short Definition : elevated position; altitude; height; flat upright side of a building; angle
made by pointing a gun; Ex. The elevation of her style is much admired; Ex. front
elevation of the house
Definition
(noun) the event of something being raised upward
Synonyms : lift , raising
Example Sentence
an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon
a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity
Definition
(noun) the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
Synonyms : acme , height , meridian , peak , pinnacle , summit , superlative ,
tiptop , top
Example Sentence
his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
the artist's gifts are at their acme
at the height of her career
the peak of perfection
summer was at its peak
...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
the summit of his ambition
so many highest superlatives achieved by man
at the top of his profession
Definition
(noun) angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
Synonyms : alt , altitude , el
Definition
(noun) a raised or elevated geological formation
Synonyms : natural elevation
Definition
(noun) distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)
Example Sentence
there was snow at the higher elevations
Definition
(noun) (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump
Example Sentence
a dancer of exceptional elevation
Definition
(noun) drawing of an exterior of a structure
Definition
(noun) the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
Synonyms : aggrandisement , aggrandizement
Example Sentence
the aggrandizement of the king
his elevation to cardinal
elicit
Short Definition : draw out fact or information (by discussion or from someone)
Definition
(verb) call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Synonyms : arouse , enkindle , evoke , fire , kindle , provoke , raise
Example Sentence
arouse pity
raise a smile
evoke sympathy
Definition
(verb) deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
Synonyms : draw out , educe , evoke , extract
Example Sentence
We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant
Definition
(verb) derive by reason
Example Sentence
elicit a solution
by diggs_chauhan
by lebshah
saari baatein poochke ek list banani hai
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by 1.6k
In Kannada Eli means pull so cit sounds like Sit.so Draw out
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by animator
by Nishu22
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by sriharisharma
When scuba diving you don't want to draw out or elicit the Moray EEL from his hiding
place as he might bite you.
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by Jackery
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by friendofafriend
elicit = e + lic + it; One lic it one the tube so air is coming out from the tube.
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by shaktipada
elixir
Short Definition : cure-all; panacea; something invigorating
Definition
(noun) a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in
compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
Definition
(noun) hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base
metals into gold
Synonyms : philosopher's stone , philosophers' stone
Definition
(noun) a substance believed to cure all ills
lix-resembles licks(tongue lick)..licking in animals cure them from all minor wounds
naturally
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by sriharisharma
e(lix)ir: Tag: Consider the word in bracket only. Lix sounds like Vicks. Vicks is a
common CURE for cold and cough
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by sh_kk
if u had come across the saying which goes like this "water the elixir of life"
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by vivekkarumudi
lick +seer(sounds like seed)......so by licking the seed healing is being done
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by simranjeet
ellipsis
Short Definition : omission of words from a text; mark used to indicate an omission
(when the meaning can be understood without them); PL. ellipses
Definition
(noun) omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences
Synonyms : eclipsis
imagine it as - E's lips is so beautiful that unko dekhkar muuh se words hi gayab ho jate
hai ..;) ..omission of words !! lolzz
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by meetrahulkhandelwal
imagine if you are an editor of a paper, while editing you would make an ellipse on the
words to be omitted!!!
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by manojative
by bharatinuguri
The three dots used for an elipsis (...) are eliptical or circular.
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by dshefman
elliptical
Short Definition : elliptic; oval; of an ellipse; containing an ellipsis; ambiguous either
purposely or because key words have been left out
Definition
(adj) rounded like an egg
Synonyms : egg-shaped , elliptic , oval , oval-shaped , ovate , oviform , ovoid ,
prolate
Definition
(adj) characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous
elements
Synonyms : elliptic
Example Sentence
the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints
the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity
elliptical means oval,which is not straight.If a person is not straight in his speech. That
means he has omitted words and is unclear
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by vamsi2010
elope
Short Definition : run away secretly with the intention of getting married
Definition
(verb) run away secretly with one's beloved
Synonyms : run off
Example Sentence
The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas
the word 'lope' resembles 'rope' ..in films we see the hero tries to make the heroine escape
from the house with the help of a rope attached to the window of her bedroom and then
he takes away and marries her
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by sunny-dexter
'lope' resembles 'rope' .. in JAB WE MET the heroine escape from her house SECRETLY
with the help of a ROPE through her window to MARRY her boyfriend
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by lebshah
since lope is related to running so elope is escaping lope..
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by sushiladhikari
by aditibehl
elope sounds like gallop imagine the hero actually galloping with his beloved on a horse
from her family
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by vivekkarumudi
eloquence
Short Definition : expressiveness; persuasive speech; ADJ. eloquent: movingly
expressive; expressing ideas well so that the hearers can be influeneced
Definition
(noun) powerful and effective language
Synonyms : fluency , smoothness
Example Sentence
his eloquence attracted a large congregation
fluency in spoken and written English is essential
his oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police
by preetisoni2411
Eloquence ..think the word "quen" similar to "queen" when queen arrives she gives us a
"speech"
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by somabrata
EE lokan s matbal sab lokonko patata hu... Lalu ji ;-) Hope this helps
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by swap.kamble
elucidate
Short Definition : explain; make clear; clarify; enlighten; CF. lucid
Definition
(verb) make clear and (more) comprehensible
Synonyms : clarify , clear up
Example Sentence
clarify the mystery surrounding her death
Definition
(verb) make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
Synonyms : clear , clear up , crystalise , crystalize , crystallise ,
crystallize , enlighten , illuminate , shed light on , sort out , straighten
out
Example Sentence
Could you clarify these remarks?
Clear up the question of who is at fault
by gremadness
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by tushar_mak
lucid-remember the film lake placid. placid,yes, water is clear and enlightens our
mind.this tells or explains us how lake placid is so lucid..
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by sriharisharma
elucidate >> lucy+date...Lucy did not show up on the Date to make it clear that she was
not interested in him.
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by paula_3004
by lebshah
by vedang
elusive
Short Definition : evasive; not frank; baffling; hard to grasp, catch, or understand; V.
elude: escape from; escape the understanding or grasp of; Ex. elude the hunter; Ex. His
name eludes me.
Definition
(adj) difficult to describe
Example Sentence
a haunting elusive odor
Definition
(adj) skillful at eluding capture
Example Sentence
a cabal of conspirators, each more elusive than the archterrorist
Definition
(adj) difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
Synonyms : subtle
Example Sentence
his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change
a subtle difference
that elusive thing the soul
Definition
(adj) making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
Synonyms : baffling , knotty , problematic , problematical , tough
Example Sentence
a baffling problem
I faced the knotty problem of what to have for breakfast
a problematic situation at home
by ksameer_coep
by saurabhkumar87
Lusi(lucy)-lets assume lucy as a gal.lets assume lucy is always not frank.since she is
lucy(loosy), she is hard to understand as her talks(speech) is loosy, it is hard to grasp.
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by sriharisharma
eLUSive sounds like it has the word "loose" in it. When you have a loose description of
something, then it is hard to understand
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by itspossible
by BabiMnM
imagine u had a problem in gre quant...so u sent an email to ur coach....he Emailed u the
solution which was very LOOSELY described and hence...HARD TO GRASP AND
BAFFLING...!!!......;)
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by verbal800
HE LOOSE IT
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by Jackery
by sharifit
elysian
Short Definition : relating to paradise; blissful
Definition
(adj) relating to the Elysian Fields
Definition
(adj) being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
Synonyms : divine , inspired
Example Sentence
her pies were simply divine
the divine Shakespeare
an elysian meal
an inspired performance
by avinav
by usairforce1985
NARNIA lovers.. this word sounds similar to Aslan the LION... he was a bliss for
narnia ..hehehe...
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by meetrahulkhandelwal
by somjohari
break it was ILU+son .. I told my son ki ILU karne se heaven milta hai !
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by rohitbahl1986
by imajeeth
by harneet_9
by syeklone
Sounds like -elf's in Lord of the Rings.These elves are immortal(divine) unless killed and
known for perfection(inspiring) in throwing arrows.
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by kishore babu
Elysium
Short Definition : place or condition of bliss
Definition
(noun) a place or condition of ideal happiness
Definition
(noun) (Greek mythology) the abode of the blessed after death
Synonyms : elysian fields
Elys = Alice.. + ium = place (like is Museum).. Museum is blissful in Alice and
Wonderland
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by pralavgoa
emaciated
Short Definition : thin and wasted (from hunger or illness)
Definition
(adj) very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
Synonyms : bony , cadaverous , gaunt , haggard , pinched , skeletal , wasted
Example Sentence
emaciated bony hands
a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys
eyes were haggard and cavernous
small pinched faces
kept life in his wasted frame only by grim concentration
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for emaciated
ema + ci + ate...consider ema as the name of a gal.. "ema..oh ! ci(she) ate but she still
looks thin
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by mon_m
by rahulkhadse
by vinit_wce
E + maciated. E's mathiated, all he does is study math; he does no physical activity,
therefore he's emaciated.
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by nic42991
by lebshah
by ashleyswift
by garsone_kill
by 1.6k
by nandeesht
by modianubhav
Ema wwatson kitna hi khale(ate),bt she'll remain very thin.... ema+masturbate: if ema
watson masturbates daily,she'll get more thin..:p
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by fannasster
by Mallik279
emanate
Short Definition : issue forth; come out
Definition
(verb) proceed or issue forth, as from a source
Example Sentence
Water emanates from this hole in the ground
Definition
(verb) give out (breath or an odor)
Synonyms : exhale , give forth
Example Sentence
The chimney exhales a thick smoke
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for emanate
relate it to emit/illuminate
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by anshulnirvana
MAN ATE a lot and due to that he gave out foul smelly gasses
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by siddharth4484
e(a) man ate something useless,until he realised ,he wanted it to come out.
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by sriharisharma
E(shit)+MAN+ATE...a man ate shit and he started emanating pungent odour from his
mouth
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by nileshdive
by harneet_9
emancipate
Short Definition : set free; liberate
Definition
(verb) give equal rights to; of women and minorities
Synonyms : liberate
Definition
(verb) free from slavery or servitude
Synonyms : manumit
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for emancipate
cip= ship : a man is set free to travel in ship to his own country
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by sriharisharma
a MAN was a CIPAy (soldier in Hindi) who was captured.. now made free
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by namaskar
by coolme
e(no)-man-captivate
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by bugmenot
emancipate( eman another man from the heroic family such as spider man whose duty is
to make people free from slavery
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by santosh pokhrel
by abhijit_sam
by abhijit_sam
by abhijit_sam
by abhijit_sam
by abhijit_sam
by abhijit_sam
by abhijit_sam
by rahulkhadse
by sabitha.poladi@gmail.com
by ashmeetthukral
E-MAN( electronic man -robot-rajnikant) antiCIPATED lots of PATS for his acting.
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by hmpai
by kishore babu
emasculate
Short Definition : weaken; castrate
Definition
(verb) deprive of strength or vigor
Synonyms : castrate
Example Sentence
The Senate emasculated the law
Definition
(verb) remove the testicles of a male animal
Synonyms : castrate , demasculinise , demasculinize
Definition
(adj) having unsuitable feminine qualities
Synonyms : cissy , effeminate , epicene , sissified , sissy , sissyish
by preetisoni2411
embargo
Short Definition : ban on commerce or other activity
Definition
(noun) a government order imposing a trade barrier
Synonyms : trade embargo , trade stoppage
Definition
(verb) ban the publication of (documents), as for security or copyright reasons
Example Sentence
embargoed publications
Definition
(verb) prevent commerce
Example Sentence
The U.S. embargoes Libya
by atiya
by preetisoni2411
by deepecemnit
by kalyan02
In the wordo emBARGO( sounds like CARGO), so in most of the planes some of the
items are banned
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by kirthikian
Remember bargo with margo soap:- The government imposed a ban on business of margo
soaps.
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by bhanukishore22
embargo = no barge go
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by BANKABLE
embark
Short Definition : commence; go on board a boat; begin a journey
Definition
(verb) go on board
Synonyms : ship
Definition
(verb) set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)
Synonyms : enter
Example Sentence
she embarked upon a new career
Definition
(verb) proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
Synonyms : venture
Example Sentence
We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer
by sriharisharma
by animator
by Venu.D
by somabrata
by shadip
by if only
embellish
Short Definition : adorn; ornament; enhance as a story (by adding fictitious details)
Definition
(verb) add details to
Synonyms : aggrandise , aggrandize , blow up , dramatise , dramatize ,
embroider , lard , pad
Definition
(verb) be beautiful to look at
Synonyms : adorn , beautify , deck , decorate , grace
Example Sentence
Flowers adorned the tables everywhere
Definition
(verb) make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Synonyms : adorn , beautify , decorate , grace , ornament
Example Sentence
Decorate the room for the party
beautify yourself for the special day
Definition
(verb) make more beautiful
Synonyms : beautify , fancify , prettify
by narayananrmd
by namaskar
concentrate on the middle section of this word - belli (Belly), which is said to be one of
the most sexiest part of the female body. So girls usually adorn it (by Belly Ring) to
enhance its beauty.
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by meetrahulkhandelwal
by akshayakshay
Women beautify,enhance their skin by applying different cosmetics , after that their skin
BLEMISHES ( to remember embellish)
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by gatz_funky
by ragzz
by l.k.sandra
think of the priests who come to your house in navratrs with a adorned bull(bell) and ask
for money
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by abhi_vaj
by shaktipada
embezzlement
Short Definition : taking for one's own use in violation of trust; stealing (of money
placed in one's care)
Definition
(noun) the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but
actually owned by someone else
Synonyms : defalcation , misapplication , misappropriation , peculation
by gatz_funky
by userdce
by karthikarao
by arunzingh
EMB(maa ambe ke jaal) ZZLE ME (me fasta kaun h ?)....chor....aur chor kya karta h ?
chori !!!!
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by Ankur2510
i am be-jailed...
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by mmi
embitter
Short Definition : make bitter; fill with painful or bitter feelings; make sad and angry;
Ex. He was embittered by many disappointments.
Definition
(verb) cause to be bitter or resentful
Synonyms : acerbate , envenom
Example Sentence
These injustices embittered her even more
by preetisoni2411
emblazon
Short Definition : ornament richly (a shield or flag); N. emblazonment
Definition
(verb) decorate with colors
Synonyms : color , colour
Example Sentence
color the walls with paint in warm tones
Definition
(verb) decorate with heraldic arms
Synonyms : blazon
by jay_gandhi
by ArDoR
by preetisoni2411
by vinit_wce
embody
Short Definition : give a bodily form to; incorporate; include
Definition
(verb) represent in bodily form
Synonyms : body forth , incarnate , substantiate
Example Sentence
He embodies all that is evil wrong with the system
The painting substantiates the feelings of the artist
Definition
(verb) represent, as of a character on stage
Synonyms : be , personify
Example Sentence
Derek Jacobi was Hamlet
Definition
(verb) represent or express something abstract in tangible form
Example Sentence
This painting embodies the feelings of the Romantic period
emboss
Short Definition : produce a design in raised relief; decorate with a raised design
Definition
(verb) raise in a relief
Synonyms : boss , stamp
Example Sentence
embossed stationery
by shrapnel
by vivekkarumudi
by mohan11988
embrace
Short Definition : hug; clasp with the arms; adopt or espouse; accept readily; encircle;
include; Ex. embrace the cause/socialism; Ex. all-embracing; CF. brace; CF. bracelet
Definition
(noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Synonyms : embracement , embracing
Definition
(noun) the state of taking in or encircling
Example Sentence
an island in the embrace of the sea
Definition
(noun) a close affectionate and protective acceptance
Synonyms : bosom
Example Sentence
his willing embrace of new ideas
in the bosom of the family
Definition
(verb) include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or
territory
Synonyms : comprehend , cover , encompass
Example Sentence
This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
this should cover everyone in the group
Definition
(verb) squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Synonyms : bosom , hug , squeeze
Example Sentence
Hug me, please
They embraced
He hugged her close to him
Definition
(verb) take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
Synonyms : adopt , espouse , sweep up
Example Sentence
She embraced Catholicism
They adopted the Jewish faith
by gnaveen987
I had affection for the little girl EM with BRACES. So i hugged her!
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by nippi86
embroider
Short Definition : decorate with needlework; ornament (a story) with fancy or fictitious
details; embellish
Definition
(verb) decorate with needlework
Synonyms : broider
Definition
(verb) add details to
Synonyms : aggrandise , aggrandize , blow up , dramatise , dramatize ,
embellish , lard , pad
by preetisoni2411
embroil
Short Definition : throw into confusion; involve in strife, dispute, or quarrel; entangle;
CF. imbroglio
Definition
(verb) force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
Synonyms : drag , drag in , sweep , sweep up , tangle
Example Sentence
They were swept up by the events
don't drag me into this business
embroil=i m b(r)oil during dispute, quarrel, confusion. We get all boiled up due to great
anger.
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by vaibhav singh
BRAWL
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by userdce
Broil: To expose to great heat. Embroil: To involve in argument. "Embroil" sounds like "I
am Broiled". ==> When I embroil, I feel like I am broiled.
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by kguide
"Wait... was I supposed to boil the chicken or broil it?" said the embroiled child
3 4
by nic42991
(th)em+br(a)+oil:: if u give them bra and oil ,they will be confused...and agitated..
(PROVIDED they must be stupid enogh to know that the bra must be given to girlfriend
and oil must be used for sex...)..and agitated....broiled..
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by rahulkhadse
by preetisoni2411
by tejasudha
embryonic
Short Definition : undeveloped; rudimentary; N. embryo: organism in the early stage of
development
Definition
(adj) of an organism prior to birth or hatching
Synonyms : embryologic , embryonal
Example Sentence
in the embryonic stage
embryologic development
Definition
(adj) in an early stage of development
Synonyms : embryotic
Example Sentence
the embryonic government staffed by survivors of the massacre
an embryonic nation, not yet self-governing
by preetisoni2411
by swap.kamble
emend
Short Definition : correct (usually a text); N. emendation: correction of errors;
improvement
Definition
(verb) make improvements or corrections to
Example Sentence
the text was emended in the second edition
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for emend
by dhaval4987
by preetisoni2411
emend has the word mend. we mend our pencils to make it sharp & correct
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by shashankraj00
emetic
Short Definition : substance causing vomiting; ADJ.
Definition
(noun) a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
Synonyms : nauseant , vomit , vomitive
by preetisoni2411
near 2 cosmetic if any cosmetic product like face cream,face wash goes into our mouth
accidentally den it can cause vomiting
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by vaibhav singh
relate emetic to emit so wen u come across those substances that make u vomit or emit
out the vomit
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by vivekkarumudi
vomitic
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by kmr.akhil
Emit+Vomit
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by tapobratabag
eminent
Short Definition : rising above others; high; lofty; distinguished; Ex. eminent position
Definition
(adj) standing above others in quality or position
Synonyms : high
Example Sentence
people in high places
the high priest
eminent members of the community
Definition
(adj) of imposing height; especially standing out above others
Synonyms : lofty , soaring , towering
Example Sentence
an eminent peak
lofty mountains
the soaring spires of the cathedral
towering icebergs
by neon8wolf
pro+(e)minent-position is high position thou its not correct in meaning but it helps to
remind us
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by satheish
by srikanthdude1987
by swap.kamble
emissary
Short Definition : agent (sent on a mission to represent another); messenger
Definition
(noun) someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
Synonyms : envoy
by rohitbahl1986
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by imajeeth
secretive MISSIONARY.
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by dshefman
by shashankraj00
by Gregarious
by sidrocks89
the word relates to A Missionary --> some one with a mission i.e an AGENT
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by RajeshBorkar
by shaktipada
emollient
Short Definition : soothing or softening remedy (for the skin); ADJ.
Definition
(noun) toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that
have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
Synonyms : cream , ointment
Definition
(adj) having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
Synonyms : demulcent , salving , softening
divide it as e + moll(..mole which is a black spot)+ ient. If we find a black spot on our
skin, we quickly start searching for a SOOTHING REMEDY to remove it.
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by kvsharat
break it like e + moll, now moll = mall, so in summer we go to a mall because of its
centralized 'AC' for a soothing climate.
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by nishit.mehta
by vivekkarumudi
*Harry p fans can understand this better Emollient=e(a)+Molly+ient Molly weasly was
very gentle and caring person.SO that trait can be associated wit her.Thus,in times of
distress(voldemort's reign),meeting her would be emollient
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by k-electron
e (I) + mol....its the name of the tablet that cures pain....a pain killer
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by mon_m
by mhassan
shE knew that the MaLL would soothe her in the evENT of a breakup with her boyfriends
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by karenrw
by swap.kamble
emolument
Short Definition : salary; payment for an office; compensation
Definition
(noun) compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment
(usually in the form of wages or fees)
Example Sentence
a clause in the U.S. constitution prevents sitting legislators from receiving
emoluments from their own votes
if you are caught ruining a MONUMENT, you'll have have to pay compensation
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by anshulnirvana
by harshsinha18
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by nithyas27
by dshefman
empathy
Short Definition : ability to identify with another's feelings, ideas, etc.; identification
with and understanding of another's feelings; V. empathize; CF. sympathy
Definition
(noun) understanding and entering into another's feelings
by abhishekdimpy
People often confuse the words empathy and sympathy. Empathy means 'the ability to
understand feelings of another'(as in both authors have the skill to make you feel empathy
with their heroines), whereas sympathy=pity
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by vivekimmortal
empirical
Short Definition : based on experience
Definition
(adj) derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
Synonyms : empiric
Example Sentence
an empirical basis for an ethical theory
empirical laws
empirical data
an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known
Definition
(adj) relying on medical quackery
Synonyms : empiric
Example Sentence
empiric treatment
by thommichhan
by studyabroad.us
by somabrata
emperical formula-a formula can b stated after experiencing the validity of its results.
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by prads
Marco Polo knew about China because he saw the EMPIRE with his own eyes.
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by Jackery
woh aam pi rai thi kal so i can seay that usee aam pasand hai(means i m deriving this
from a previous exerience)
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by vivekimmortal
we use to study in software engineering EMPIRICAL software estimation models in
whch we use to do estimation based on past OBSERVATION
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by nikhilparasher
by harshada.s28
emulate
Short Definition : imitate; rival; try to equal or excel (through imitation)
Definition
(verb) strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
Example Sentence
He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister
Definition
(verb) imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the
software
Definition
(verb) compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with
Example Sentence
This artist's drawings cannot emulate his water colors
by rizvi
by thommichhan
by SAHADAT
by mon_m
he was LATE to the college because he IMITATED the old man's walking style
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by ysrinivas2k
by VikramGovindarajan
by candylove
by senthamilarasu
by shaktipada
Even though he is LATE, he is trying(competing for equal) & IMITATING as he came
earlier
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by kruz
enact
Short Definition : make (a bill) into law
Definition
(verb) order by virtue of superior authority; decree
Synonyms : ordain
Example Sentence
The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews
the legislature enacted this law in 1985
Definition
(verb) act out; represent or perform as if in a play
Synonyms : act out , reenact
Example Sentence
She reenacted what had happened earlier that day
EN(in)+ ACT
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by candylove
enamored
Short Definition : in love; Ex. enamored of his own beauty; V. enamor: inspire with love
Definition
(adj) marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
Synonyms : in love , infatuated , potty , smitten , soft on , taken with
Example Sentence
gaga over the rock group's new album
he was infatuated with her
Enamor is a famous brand of bras. Who's not "in love" with bras? :P
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by elfascinating
by preetisoni2411
by ArDoR
by sak
IN AMORE
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by Jackery
enamored= name + marred i.e. as occurs in hindi movies- uske naam pe mar mituga, so u
r in LOVE.
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by manasmodi
encipher
Short Definition : encode; convert a message into code; put into cipher
Definition
(verb) convert ordinary language into code
Synonyms : cipher , code , cypher , encrypt , inscribe , write in code
Example Sentence
We should encode the message for security reasons
cipher is a secret code...so when you encipher you encode and when you decipher you
decode.
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by imajeeth
by imajeeth
encircle
Short Definition : surround
Definition
(verb) form a circle around
Synonyms : circle
Example Sentence
encircle the errors
Definition
(verb) bind with something round or circular
Synonyms : gird
enclave
Short Definition : territory enclosed within an alien land
Definition
(noun) an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that
surrounds it
An enclave is enclosed.
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by nic42991
by userdce
by vivekkarumudi
encomiastic
Short Definition : praising; eulogistic; N. encomium: very high praise; eulogy
Definition
(adj) formally expressing praise
Synonyms : eulogistic , panegyric , panegyrical
by MAHIMA
by varuner001
Encomiastic sounds like "Encore" asking...demanding an encore performance from a rock
band is very flattering for the band!
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by doc.kanch
by NarenSuri
encompass
Short Definition : surround; include; Ex. His activities encompass publishing and
computers.
Definition
(verb) include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or
territory
Synonyms : comprehend , cover , embrace
Example Sentence
This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
this should cover everyone in the group
by nandeesht
by kmr.akhil
encroachment
Short Definition : gradual intrusion; Ex. I resent all these encroachments on my valuable
time; V. encroach: take another's possessions or right gradually or stealthily; intrude; Ex.
encroach on/upon
Definition
(noun) any entry into an area not previously occupied
Synonyms : intrusion , invasion
Example Sentence
an invasion of tourists
an invasion of locusts
Definition
(noun) entry to another's property without right or permission
Synonyms : intrusion , trespass , usurpation , violation
Definition
(noun) influencing strongly
Synonyms : impact , impingement
Example Sentence
they resented the impingement of American values on European culture
Encroach sounds like cockroach when a cockroach enter in ur territory then it annoyed u.
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by sowmen
by m458
encumber
Short Definition : burden; N. encumbrance
Definition
(verb) hold back
Synonyms : constrain , cumber , restrain
watchout for the word cumber and think of cumbersome ....anything that is cumbersome
may prove to be a burden.
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by imajeeth
if u are as cool as a cucumber,,, then you would encumber (hold back from fights etc)
6 3
by saurabhkumar87
by rahulkhadse
while i was playing th e game called oblivion i used to get this warning wen i was
carrying more than required saying that i am over encumbered loosen ur self
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by vivekkarumudi
by roozbeh33
encumber = en + cumber; enable the cumba i.e stick; Enable something to give some
resistance.
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by shaktipada
by fannasster
endear
Short Definition : make beloved; Ex. endear her to everyone; ADJ. dear: loved;
cherished; high-priced
Definition
(verb) make attractive or lovable
Example Sentence
This behavior endeared her to me
by preetisoni2411
endearment
Short Definition : fond word or act; expression of affection
Definition
(noun) the act of showing affection
Focus on word DEAR, whoever is dear for you, you show affection to him
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by sanchit
endemic
Short Definition : prevailing among a specific group of people or in a specific area or
country; peculiar to a particular region or people; CF. pandemic
Definition
(noun) a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a
certain class or in people living in a particular location
Synonyms : endemic disease
Definition
(noun) a plant that is native to a certain limited area
Example Sentence
it is an endemic found only this island
Definition
(adj) of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to
greater or lesser extent in a particular locality
Synonyms : endemical
Example Sentence
diseases endemic to the tropics
endemic malaria
food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world
Definition
(adj) native to or confined to a certain region
Example Sentence
the islands have a number of interesting endemic species
Definition
(adj) originating where it is found
Synonyms : autochthonal , autochthonic , autochthonous , indigenous
Example Sentence
the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo
autochthonous rocks and people and folktales
endemic folkways
the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan
by vivekkarumudi
epidemic is something that is confined to vast area and endemic is confined to small area
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by vivekkarumudi
by studyabroad.us
by KOGrad
The disease only spreads in a certain area, so epiDEMY ENDs outside of that aream
(endemic)
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by shbf
by shaktipada
endorse
Short Definition : approve; support; write one's signature on the back of; N.
endorsement; CF. dorsal
Definition
(verb) be behind; approve of
Synonyms : back , indorse , plump for , plunk for , support
Example Sentence
He plumped for the Labor Party
I backed Kennedy in 1960
Definition
(verb) give support or one's approval to
Synonyms : back , indorse , second
Example Sentence
I'll second that motion
I can't back this plan
endorse a new project
Definition
(verb) guarantee as meeting a certain standard
Synonyms : certify , indorse
Example Sentence
certified grade AAA meat
Definition
(verb) sign as evidence of legal transfer
Synonyms : indorse
Example Sentence
endorse cheques
en+dor+seDOR( a string) SE hum kite fly karte hai, dor is used to SUPPORT the kite
4 3
by nikhilparasher
pepsi ,coca colam,etc are the several endorsemnts that use advertismnts during the cricket
matches that india plays
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by vivekkarumudi
jab en+dor(DOOR)+SE koi ae to use andar ane ka APPROVAL dete hain and madad
(SUPPORT) karte hain.. hence the meaning
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by tune.rock.ug
by keshavpalpali
Bollywood stars endorse several brands ie. they support and promote the brand..
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by RajeshBorkar
endue
Short Definition : provide with some quality; endow
Definition
(verb) give qualities or abilities to
Synonyms : empower , endow , gift , indue , invest
DUE, a cold drink. Having a chilled DUE in summer empowers you. so Endue.
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by gunjanshah
Endue - END+DUE - until you 'provide with quality', you are DUE till the END.
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by asheq
by fabregas
EN+DUE, My payment is DUE if it comes I am powerful.
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by animator
Looks Like Ensure...So if some one ensure about some thing ,it is os good quality....
1 10
by atluri.vinay
due <-> appropriate. Making something due to a person(Imagine some good position in
office) is by givning him/her qualities
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by aravindhbaskaran
by RohiniSree
by shaktipada
engaging
Short Definition : charming; attractive
Definition
(adj) attracting or delighting
Synonyms : piquant
Example Sentence
an engaging frankness
a piquant face with large appealing eyes
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for engaging
by aravindhbaskaran
eng (young) age ing... that young age girls attract boys...
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by saipavan_17
by abhijit_sam
engender
Short Definition : cause; produce; give rise to
Definition
(verb) call forth
Synonyms : breed , spawn
Definition
(verb) make children
Synonyms : beget , bring forth , father , generate , get , mother , sire
Example Sentence
Abraham begot Isaac
Men often father children but don't recognize them
when two gender's male & female end up together .. they produce or give rise to a
CHILD..
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by kvsharat
When genders get together they cause, produce, and give rise to children.
29 4
by Marise
by pateheo
by mit006
engender also means bringing into being.so,thats opposite of endanger where species will
be on the verge of extinct
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by kulks
by kvrt
engross
Short Definition : occupy fully; absorb
Definition
(verb) devote (oneself) fully to
Synonyms : absorb , engulf , immerse , plunge , soak up , steep
Example Sentence
He immersed himself into his studies
Definition
(verb) consume all of one's attention or time
Synonyms : absorb , engage , occupy
Example Sentence
Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
by MAHIMA
IN GRASS...when a couple is doing sex in the lawns of a garden they will engross
people....
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by nileshdive
ENGROSS= IN-GROWTH.embryonic staff are always engaged with the growth stage
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by mhassan
by swap.kamble
engulf
Short Definition : surround and swallow up
Definition
(verb) devote (oneself) fully to
Synonyms : absorb , engross , immerse , plunge , soak up , steep
Example Sentence
He immersed himself into his studies
Definition
(verb) flow over or cover completely
Example Sentence
The bright light engulfed him completely
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for engulf
by preetisoni2411
gulf has swallowed such quantities of petrol that other countries from outside are relying
on it
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by vivekkarumudi
by shadip
gulf is swallowed by south indian people. You can see south indian people everywhere.
Just to remember the word
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by ksameer_coep
ENGLUF sounds lyk aloof,jab hum log aloof(lonely) hote hai tab engrossed or absorbed
hokar kam karte hai
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by aman_ali_786
enhance
Short Definition : increase; make greater (as in value, reputation, or usefulness);
improve
Definition
(verb) increase
Synonyms : heighten , raise
Example Sentence
This will enhance your enjoyment
heighten the tension
Definition
(verb) make better or more attractive
Example Sentence
This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat
when you are given a chance you try to improve more... that is ENHANCE
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by kvsharat
enigma
Short Definition : puzzle; mystery; ADJ. enigmatic: obscure; puzzling
Definition
(noun) something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
Synonyms : closed book , mystery , secret
Example Sentence
how it got out is a mystery
it remains one of nature's secrets
Definition
(noun) a difficult problem
Synonyms : brain-teaser , conundrum , riddle
e(nigma) Consider the word in brackets. Nigma sounds Nagma.nagma's affair is always a
mystry and puzzle.
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by sh_kk
11 5
by savakarv
enigmaenigma songs are difficult to understand
3 3
by nikhilparasher
by vivekkarumudi
enigma sounds like stigma which is a part of flower part of flower always hard to
understand JAI SHRI RAM
2 2
by khatter
by Jackery
by magantidheeraj
by preetisoni2411
enigma=nigger+maa nigger maa cant explain who the father is as they have many
partners before marriage.
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by akhilesh_262
enjoin
Short Definition : command; order; forbid
Definition
(verb) issue an injunction
Definition
(verb) give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
Synonyms : order , say , tell
Example Sentence
I said to him to go home
She ordered him to do the shopping
The mother told the child to get dressed
EN(means to become) + join...you command and order people to join and become
members of your group.
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by preetisoni2411
Some of us were ORDERED or COMMANDED to JOIN the armed forces, while some
others were FORBIDDEN to do so.
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by sujeethraj
by letmepass
by manojative
by praveendharia
by sonalrulzzzz
by saketcmf
come join...
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by nippi86
enlist
Short Definition : (cause to) join the armed forces; obtain (help, sympathy, or support)
Definition
(verb) join the military
Definition
(verb) hire for work or assistance
Synonyms : engage
Example Sentence
engage aid, help, services, or support
Definition
(verb) engage somebody to enter the army
Synonyms : draft , muster in
enliven
Short Definition : make lively or spirited; animate
Definition
(verb) heighten or intensify
Synonyms : animate , exalt , inspire , invigorate
Example Sentence
These paintings exalt the imagination
Definition
(verb) make lively
Synonyms : animate , invigorate , liven , liven up
Example Sentence
let's liven up this room a bit
by preetisoni2411
enmity
Short Definition : ill will; hatred; hostility
Definition
(noun) a state of deep-seated ill-will
Synonyms : antagonism , hostility
Definition
(noun) the feeling of a hostile person
Synonyms : hostility , ill will
Example Sentence
he could no longer contain his hostility
by preetisoni2411
by tune.rock.ug
ennui
Short Definition : boredom; listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of
interest; CF. annoy
Definition
(noun) the feeling of being bored by something tedious
Synonyms : boredom , tedium
by manojative
by marrapu_nikhil
by shriniket.kale
its sounds/written like "nini aayi" which means feeling sleeping in Hindi. You feel sleepy
when u r bored.
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by raggarwal101
"Whee" is for when you are excited. Ennui (pronounced on-whee) is when you are bored.
2 2
by dshefman
by kayla2010
ennui sound like a new ... .i.e i got bore by the old one
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by aziz
by aziz
by shaktipada
by milinddhoke
enormity
Short Definition : hugeness (in a bad sense); excessive wickedness; Ex. enormity of the
crime; ADJ. enormous
Definition
(noun) the quality of being outrageous
Synonyms : outrageousness
Definition
(noun) vastness of size or extent
Example Sentence
in careful usage the noun enormity is not used to express the idea of great size
universities recognized the enormity of their task
Definition
(noun) the quality of extreme wickedness
Definition
(noun) an act of extreme wickedness
by gremadness
enormity
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by bharathbs
by nisha.25291
enrapture
Short Definition : please intensely; fill with rapture and delight
Definition
(verb) hold spellbound
Synonyms : delight , enchant , enthral , enthrall , ravish , transport
by gremadness
How cruel rapist was who took PLEASURE out of this heinous crime.
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by userdce
by swap.kamble
rapture means joy,so imagine that someone is pleasing you to bring joy
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by berkeley
by prasad.sharath
by Namclearbluesky
ensconce
Short Definition : settle comfortably; place comfortably (in a secure place)
Definition
(verb) fix firmly
Synonyms : settle
Example Sentence
He ensconced himself in the chair
ensconce sounds something like iskon (lord krishna's temple which is a peaceful
place..hence can settle comfortably ... (feel like staying their only and settle down in such
peaceful place..)
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by manasad
a child gets his ice cream CONe which makes him settle down comfortably.
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by drbhaveshsavalia
by imajeeth
Ensconce - en (IN) sconce (SECONDS) when return home, IN SECONDS you can 'settle
down comfortably'.
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by asheq
by Doodler
sound like CONE...if you put the cone upside down on the floor..it remains stable and
settles comfortably.
3 7
by neerad616
EN(In) Science quizzes you have to settle yourself comfortably, safely, secretly....
2 4
by nileshdive
by biotechlover
1 5
by exmfun
Ensconce Ens(Ans) + Once hence boy says to gf Ans me Once do you love me and l will
not move from here till you say yes
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by exmfun
ensue
Short Definition : follow (as a result)
Definition
(verb) issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
Synonyms : result
Example Sentence
result in tragedy
After u sue the person in the court, the case will ensue.
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by vivekharin
ensue..sounds like ensure.....and you ensure your friends that HARD WORK IS
ALWAYS FOLLOWED BY GOOD RESULT.....
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by preetisoni2411
by shadip
by SAHADAT
by imajeeth
by vivekkarumudi
by swap.kamble
by Jackery
by prads
if u want to ensue=ensure something u should follow rules
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by amayet_math_du
entail
Short Definition : make necessary; require; necessitate; involve; limit the inheritance of
(property) to a specified succession of heirs; Ex. entail A on/upon B
Definition
(noun) land received by fee tail
Definition
(noun) the act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple
Definition
(verb) have as a logical consequence
Synonyms : imply , mean
Example Sentence
The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers
Definition
(verb) impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
Synonyms : implicate
Example Sentence
What does this move entail?
Definition
(verb) limit the inheritance of property to a specific class of heirs
Synonyms : fee-tail
by somabrata
by mon_m
by neerad616
entail means:to involve sth that cannot be avoided...entail sounds like INTEL so one has
to involve intel if he is making a computer.
1 2
by kartikey31
just like a tail is necessary for almost every mammal so it is needed and necessary
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by vivekkarumudi
by Namclearbluesky
enterprise
Short Definition : willingness to take new ventures; initiative; business organization;
plan (that is difficult or daring); Ex. their latest enterprise to sail round the world in a
small boat
Definition
(noun) a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or
boldness)
Synonyms : endeavor , endeavour
Example Sentence
he had doubts about the whole enterprise
Definition
(noun) an organization created for business ventures
Example Sentence
a growing enterprise must have a bold leader
Definition
(noun) readiness to embark on bold new ventures
Synonyms : enterprisingness , go-ahead , initiative
by bocbui
enterprising
Short Definition : full of initiative; showing enterprise
Definition
(adj) marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
Example Sentence
an enterprising foreign policy
an enterprising young man likely to go far
enterprise dukan kholane ke liye brave aur full of initiative hona chahiye.. risk to hoti hi
hain
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by swap.kamble
enthrall
Short Definition : capture; enslave; captivate; hold the complete attention of (as if
magic); hold spellbound
Definition
(verb) hold spellbound
Synonyms : delight , enchant , enrapture , enthral , ravish , transport
Enthrall(sounds like Enter Hall) When you entered your most liked hall then you got
enraptured.
16 3
by vivekharin
en+thrall(very close to word thrill......)and you are thrilled by seeing this enthralling jump
in sea.........
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by preetisoni2411
enthrall = Throw in a hall.. that is when you capture someone you throw them in a hall
4 1
by siddharth4484
enthiran sounds like enthrall the movie was fascinating and grabbed the attention of all
2 1
by ramman
by rizvi
it's written like "troll" from fantasy books... and they are (sometimes) also created by
spells, of stone, whatever.
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by latanius
entice
Short Definition : lure; persuade to do (something wrong); attract; tempt
Definition
(verb) provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises
or persuasion
Synonyms : lure , tempt
Example Sentence
He lured me into temptation
Everyone got so ATTRACTED to the ENTICEr bike that they were TEMPTED to buy it..
31 4
by kvsharat
by mit006
ENforce To task..
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by zabed.akbar
by shaktipada
entity
Short Definition : real being
Definition
(noun) that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence
(living or nonliving)
entomology
Short Definition : study of insects
Definition
(noun) the branch of zoology that studies insects
Synonyms : bugology
ent(sounds like ant...and ants come under insects)+ logy(means study)..so studying about
insects.
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by gagang
by keshavpalpali
entourage
Short Definition : group of attendants; retinue; CF. surround
Definition
(noun) the group following and attending to some important person
Synonyms : cortege , retinue , suite
by gremadness
by tune.rock.ug
to plan foreign TOUR you need the group of adviser,assistant i.e retinue
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by mayuresh86
entrance
Short Definition : put under a spell(condition caused by magical power); carry away(fill
with strong feeling) with emotion; put into a trance; fill with delight
Definition
(noun) something that provides access (to get in or get out)
Synonyms : entranceway , entree , entry , entryway
Example Sentence
they waited at the entrance to the garden
beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral
Definition
(noun) a movement into or inward
Synonyms : entering
Definition
(noun) the act of entering
Synonyms : entering , entry , incoming , ingress
Example Sentence
she made a grand entrance
Definition
(verb) attract; cause to be enamored
Synonyms : becharm , beguile , bewitch , captivate , capture , catch , charm ,
enamor , enamour , enchant , fascinate , trance
Example Sentence
She captured all the men's hearts
Definition
(verb) put into a trance
Synonyms : spellbind
by pushpa_edit
When u saw Beautiful Girls in the ENTERANCE of the hall " U R SPELL
BOUNDED"...
12 2
by atluri.vinay
GRE an 'Entrance' exam. for pursuing higher studies from abroad, vocab learning is now
getting 'fascinated/attractive' using mnemonics.
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by gunjanshah
by swap.kamble
by melancholica
entreat
Short Definition : plead; ask earnestly
Definition
(verb) ask for or request earnestly
Synonyms : adjure , beseech , bid , conjure , press
Example Sentence
The prophet bid all people to become good persons
by preetisoni2411
many a times,we have to plead before the person for getting a treat
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by aniruddha_chaudhari
by somabrata
by gdabli
entrepreneur
Short Definition : businessperson (who assumes the risk of a business venture);
contractor; ADJ. entrepreneurial
Definition
(noun) someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it
Synonyms : enterpriser
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for entrepreneur
entrepreneurs
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by LeeOrr
enumerate
Short Definition : list; mention one by one
Definition
(verb) specify individually
Synonyms : itemise , itemize , recite
Example Sentence
She enumerated the many obstacles she had encountered
The doctor recited the list of possible side effects of the drug
Definition
(verb) determine the number or amount of
Synonyms : count , number , numerate
Example Sentence
Can you count the books on your shelf?
Count your change
by animator
in enumerate we have numerate like numeral which is a number so we make a list of one
thing after the other in points or numbers
1 1
by vivekkarumudi
in programming we ENUMERATE THE DB RECORDS so that it can be read ONE BY
ONE
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by nikhilparasher
enunciate
Short Definition : announce; proclaim; utter or speak, especially distinctly; pronounce
clearly; articulate; Ex. This theory was first enunciated by him.
Definition
(verb) speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
Synonyms : articulate , enounce , pronounce , say , sound out
Example Sentence
She pronounces French words in a funny way
I cannot say `zip wire'
Can the child sound out this complicated word?
Definition
(verb) express or state clearly
Synonyms : articulate , vocalise , vocalize
by preetisoni2411
by rdrd
same idea.. "A NUN SHE ATE"..u enunciated so clearly dat "A NUN ate smth"
6 10
by kalyandheeraj
by shaamcs
Saw virgin territory? Hero screwed the nuns and he could speak.
1 3
by shadip
environ
Short Definition : enclose; surround; N. environs: surrounding area (as of a city)
Definition
(verb) extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
Synonyms : border , ring , skirt , surround
Example Sentence
The forest surrounds my property
by preetisoni2411
putting barb enVIRE(WIRE) ON, that can ENCLOSE & SURROUND ur land
3 0
by sukhraj
by preetisoni2411
ephemeral
Short Definition : short-lived; fleeting
Definition
(noun) anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form
Synonyms : ephemeron
Definition
(adj) lasting a very short time
Synonyms : fugacious , passing , short-lived , transient , transitory
Example Sentence
the ephemeral joys of childhood
a passing fancy
youth's transient beauty
love is transitory but it is eternal
fugacious blossoms
by elfascinating
'fermi' is a very small secientific unit [10 ^(-15)] So think of fremi second with ephemeral
(e-phermi-real)
27 7
by bugmenot
by avinav
sounds similar to epidural, which would make giving birth go by much quicker
2 19
by Kelli0688
epHEMeral contains the word HEMI, which means half. (It takes half or a shorter time)
2 1
by itspossible
by 1.6k
by doc.kanch
PERENNIAL-lasting for a long time....perennial rivers which carry water round the
year..EPHEMERAL rivers..which carry water for a short period
0 1
by modianubhav
ephemeral = if(ep) he murder( mer) all, if the the cat is able to murder the rates then rats
life will be short span.
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by shaktipada
epic
Short Definition : long heroic poem, novel, or similar work of art (celebrating the feats
of a hero); ADJ: (of stories or events) resembling an epic; grand
Definition
(noun) a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
Synonyms : epic poem , epos , heroic poem
Definition
(adj) very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
Synonyms : heroic , larger-than-life
Example Sentence
an epic voyage
of heroic proportions
heroic sculpture
Definition
(adj) constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic
Synonyms : epical
Example Sentence
epic tradition
by keshavpalpali
epicure
Short Definition : connoisseur of food and drink; gourmet; ADJ. epicurean; CF. Epicurus
Definition
(noun) a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
Synonyms : bon vivant , epicurean , foodie , gastronome , gourmet
by bungi
epicure - appy (a soft drink made from apple)+ cure.....imagine,a food lover is cured by
drinking Appy.
9 10
by aniruddha_chaudhari
an epicure.. should take a pedicure.. as he doesnt want dirt from his nails to fall in his
dishes.. :D (ya..i kno//..its stupid..)
4 2
by abhijit_sam
by nic42991
by mit006
by keshavpalpali
epicure = e + pi + cure;pi means get cure from disease if you take food & drink properly.
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by shaktipada
epicurean
Short Definition : believing that pleasure is good and suffering is bad and should be
avoided; N.
Definition
(noun) a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
Synonyms : bon vivant , epicure , foodie , gastronome , gourmet
Definition
(adj) of Epicurus or epicureanism
Example Sentence
Epicurean philosophy
Definition
(adj) devoted to pleasure
Synonyms : hedonic , hedonistic
Example Sentence
a hedonic thrill
lives of unending hedonistic delight
epicurean pleasures
Definition
(adj) displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
Synonyms : luxuriant , luxurious , sybaritic , voluptuary , voluptuous
Example Sentence
an epicurean banquet
enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs
Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence
a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness
EUROPEANS live luxurious life.....they dont give a shit to people who suffer.....so they
are EPICUREAN
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by shavarna.jiit
by jk18
APPLE CURE
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by Jackery
epigram
Short Definition : witty thought or saying, usually short
Definition
(noun) a witty saying
Synonyms : quip
by manishrana50
by ArDoR
epig+ramepig+ramin the EPIC ramayan, RAM used to say WISE and WITTY
things
7 3
by nikhilparasher
What is an epigram? A dwarfish whole, its body brevity, and wit its soul. Samuel Taylor
Coleridge
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by tivoli25
by nileshdive
EPIC GRAM = an EPIC is something phenomenal, but a GRAM is a small unit of
measure or a mode of communication such as a telegram made brief by the word GRAM.
Thus we have a phenomenal statement of few words.
1 1
by Jackery
have u heard song 100 gram zinjdagi of movie guzarish,its like a poem which expresses
the idea of life.
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by gdabli
by shaktipada
epilogue
Short Definition : short speech at conclusion of dramatic work
Definition
(noun) a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the
end of a play
Synonyms : epilog
Definition
(noun) a short passage added at the end of a literary work
Synonyms : epilog
Example Sentence
the epilogue told what eventually happened to the main characters
by rizvi
episodic
Short Definition : (of a story or play) loosely connected; made up of separate and loosely
connected parts; N. episode: incident in the course of an experience
Definition
(adj) of writing or narration; divided into or composed of episodes
Example Sentence
the book is episodic and the incidents don't always hang together
Definition
(adj) occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals
Synonyms : occasional
Example Sentence
episodic in his affections
occasional headaches
Definition
(adj) limited in duration to a single episode
Example Sentence
an account concerned primarily with episodic events such as the succession of
rulers
episode+ic...we watch the serial saas bhi kabhi bahu thi in episodes from mon to thur and
not daily..so we are watching it in seperate parts WHICH HARDLY CONNECT TO OUR
BRAINS .....lolzzz hence episodic-loosely connected
epistemologist
Short Definition : philosopher who studies the nature of knowledge; N. epistemology
Definition
(noun) a specialist in epistemology
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for epistemologist
epistemologist:-concentrate on stem .if you want to reach the stem of any thing you
should have knowledge
8 2
by mohit.minocha
epistemologist:-concentrate on stem .if you want to reach the stem of any thing you
should have knowledge ,sorry i cheated
0 5
by sumi12344
by shaktipada
epitaph
Short Definition : inscription in memory of a dead person (as on a tombstone)
Definition
(noun) an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
Definition
(noun) a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person
by noops
by dexters
by rkavvy29
by shanto6888
Dont Pi(drink in hindi) tap water.. or ull soon have an epitaph of ur name.. :D
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by abhijit_sam
by shavarna.jiit
epithet
Short Definition : word or phrase characteristically used to describe a person or thing;
descriptive phrase to characterize a person (often contemptous)
Definition
(noun) a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
Synonyms : name
Definition
(noun) descriptive word or phrase
by dushyant
by aniruddha_chaudhari
by gykk4u
api+thittu (telugu) IF a singer is bad, you api (to stop) and then tittu (scold). you give him
an epiteth.
2 1
by kingkoti
by animator
A pathetic person hurls insults at others rather than speaks his truth.
0 5
by Marise
by userdce
by mahaveerjain
Epithet
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by Cuteflygon
epitome
Short Definition : perfect example or embodiment; brief summary; Ex. epitome of good
manners; V. epitomize: make an epitome of; be an epitome of; embody
Definition
(noun) a standard or typical example
Synonyms : image , paradigm , prototype
Example Sentence
he is the prototype of good breeding
he provided America with an image of the good father
Definition
(noun) a brief abstract (as of an article or book)
by lebshah
by himanshu88
by jk18
epi+tomb(tome)...qutubshahi tombs contain dead bodies of emperors therefore these
bodies are EMBODIED into them and these tombs are still in a perfect condition hence
they ARE A PERFECT EXAMPLE
2 2
by manasad
by sachinxploro
EPITOME: E+PIT+OME, Don't fall in pit by not doing home work like Rahul(Example)
1 1
by animator
by Jackery
by avinav
by bjt1988
epoch
Short Definition : period of time
Definition
(noun) a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
Synonyms : era
Definition
(noun) (astronomy) an arbitrarily fixed date that is the point in time relative to which
information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is recorded
Synonyms : date of reference
Definition
(noun) a unit of geological time that is a subdivision of a period and is itself divided into
ages
by kmr.akhil
by bachiemma
e(a) + poch(porche car) is so expensive it takes a epoch of time just to make and deliver
one!
7 6
by avinav
e+poch : pocha (cleaning) it will tak time for the pocha (cleaning the room)
2 4
by sagar.kanani
by shavarna.jiit
The Epoch Times-Its a chinese newspaper Remember time...then you'll get to 'period of
time'
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by sandeshgum
equable
Short Definition : tranquil; of even calm temper; (of temperature) steady; uniform
Definition
(adj) not varying
Example Sentence
an equable climate
Definition
(adj) not easily irritated
Synonyms : even-tempered , good-tempered , placid
Example Sentence
an equable temper
not everyone shared his placid temperament
remained placid despite the repeated delays
Equable rhymes like Equally stable, any one who is equally stable is not easily irritated.
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by saikiran
equanimity
Short Definition : calmness of temperament; composure
Definition
(noun) steadiness of mind under stress
Synonyms : calm , calmness , composure
Example Sentence
he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for equanimity
by yashu504
equal mind
3 1
by athanhcong
When meditating, you find equanimity when you find your EQUILIBRIUM.
3 1
by dshefman
equanimity
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by nag1989
equi + animity >> when one thinks about other creatures as equal to himself, he or she
has a great composure of mind and is calm and thoughtful about others..
1 1
by RajeshBorkar
by agni_s79
equestrian
Short Definition : rider on horseback; ADJ.
Definition
(noun) a man skilled in equitation
Synonyms : horseback rider , horseman
Definition
(adj) of or relating to or composed of knights
Definition
(adj) of or relating to or featuring horseback riding
pedestrian --> a person who travels by foot... Equestrian --> a person who travels on an
equine(horse)(relating to the family equidae)
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by abhijit_sam
by nic42991
by manasad
by akshaynit
equilibrium
Short Definition : balance of opposing forces; balance of the mind; equanimity
Definition
(noun) a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
Definition
(noun) a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates
Synonyms : chemical equilibrium
Definition
(noun) equality of distribution
Synonyms : balance , counterbalance , equipoise
Definition
(noun) a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation
of the head
Synonyms : labyrinthine sense , sense of balance , sense of equilibrium ,
vestibular sense
equine
Short Definition : resembling a horse; Ex. equine face
Definition
(noun) hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the
back of the neck
Synonyms : equid
Definition
(adj) resembling a horse
Definition
(adj) of or belonging to the family Equidae
by vivekimmortal
by vivekkarumudi
canine...Doglike
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by mayuresh86
equinox
Short Definition : period of equal days and nights; the beginning of spring and autumn;
Ex. vernal/autumnal equinox; ADJ. equinoctial
Definition
(noun) either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's
equator and day and night are of equal length
Definition
(noun) (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator
intersects the ecliptic
Synonyms : equinoctial point
Equi+ nocturnal.
5 3
by shadip
eq+inox - when the spring and autumn season appears we are happy to go to INOX for
wtching movies
3 3
by somabrata
Equinox ---> Equ- which its latin root is aequus meaning equal and nox which is a latin
word meaning night. If these two words get together, the whole word figuratively means
equal night. The day and night are equal in equinox
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by sinaab2003
by vivekkarumudi
equipoise
Short Definition : balance; balancing force; equilibrium
Definition
(noun) equality of distribution
Synonyms : balance , counterbalance , equilibrium
equi + pose => If you hold an equal weight in both hands you will have a better pose.
9 3
by jk18
by adi_agarwal
by nikhilsuhas
Equipoise=> Break it as EQUAL +POSITION, i.e a "state of balance."
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by adi_agarwal
by swap.kamble
equitable
Short Definition : fair; impartial; OP. inequitable
Definition
(adj) fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
Synonyms : just
Example Sentence
equitable treatment of all citizens
an equitable distribution of gifts among the children
Mom made a cake and distributed it EQUALLY to everyone sitting at the TABLE, being
impartial and fair ..
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by gatz_funky
by dilshad
equity
Short Definition : fairness; justice; OP. inequity
Definition
(noun) the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against
it
Definition
(noun) the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation
Definition
(noun) conformity with rules or standards
Synonyms : fairness
Example Sentence
the judge recognized the fairness of my claim
equivocal
Short Definition : (of words or statements) ambiguous; intentionally misleading; (of
behavior) questionable; OP. unequivocal
Definition
(adj) open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often)
intended to mislead
Synonyms : ambiguous
Example Sentence
an equivocal statement
the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential
female candidates
the officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness
popularity is an equivocal crown
an equivocal response to an embarrassing question
Definition
(adj) open to question
Example Sentence
aliens of equivocal loyalty
his conscience reproached him with the equivocal character of the union into
which he had forced his son
Definition
(adj) uncertain as a sign or indication
Example Sentence
the evidence from bacteriologic analysis was equivocal
If everyone spoke in an "equal-voice" you wouldn't be able to decipher who was calling.
40 1
by codeblue
by jay_gandhi
by Jackery
Both party's advocates are equivocal. they always mislead judge.. vocate in advocate
relates to vocal
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by swap.kamble
by nic42991
equivocate
Short Definition : use equivocal language to deceive people; lie; mislead; attempt to
conceal the truth; N. equivocation
Definition
(verb) be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
Synonyms : beat around the bush , palter , prevaricate , tergiversate
by arvind_4
equi+vocate sounds like advocate... corrupt advocates LIE, to CONCEAL THE TRUTH
which MISLEADS the judge..
17 5
by kvsharat
by pateheo
by Yank
by prasad.sharath
adVOCATE always MISLEAD the judge even though if he is NOT CLEAR about the
case...
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by kruz
erode
Short Definition : eat away; wear away gradually by abrasion; Ex. The sea erodes the
rocks.
Definition
(verb) become ground down or deteriorate
Synonyms : eat at , gnaw , gnaw at , wear away
Example Sentence
Her confidence eroded
Definition
(verb) remove soil or rock
Synonyms : eat away , fret
Example Sentence
Rain eroded the terraces
Erode~corrode--->eating away.....
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by harsha999
by maheshv
Eat + corrode.
1 1
by shadip
by Namclearbluesky
erotic
Short Definition : pertaining to passionate love or sexual love
Definition
(noun) an erotic person
Definition
(adj) giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing
Synonyms : titillating
who wouldnt like to read erotic novels...........if u know wat i mean ..hahhah
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by vivekkarumudi
sorry to say
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by sumitdoiphode
errant
Short Definition : wandering (esp. in search of adventure); straying from proper moral
standards; Ex. knight-errant
Definition
(adj) straying from the right course or from accepted standards
Example Sentence
errant youngsters
Definition
(adj) uncontrolled motion that is irregular or unpredictable
Example Sentence
an errant breeze
by gatz_funky
errant=err(error)+ ant = If there is a error in ant plan they were wandering every where
10 1
by rajpt_007
by Marise
errant : wandering split this word as er + ran + t and assume when u make error [like u
broke a monitor in college] then tum ran karate rahogo then u will become errant
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by sybarite
erratic
Short Definition : odd; irregular in movement or behavior; unpredictable
Definition
(adj) liable to sudden unpredictable change
Synonyms : fickle , mercurial , quicksilver
Example Sentence
erratic behavior
fickle weather
mercurial twists of temperament
a quicksilver character, cool and willful at one moment, utterly fragile the next
Definition
(adj) having no fixed course
Synonyms : planetary , wandering
Example Sentence
an erratic comet
his life followed a wandering course
a planetary vagabond
Definition
(adj) likely to perform unpredictably
Synonyms : temperamental
Example Sentence
erratic winds are the bane of a sailor
a temperamental motor; sometimes it would start and sometimes it wouldn't
that beautiful but temperamental instrument the flute
focus on ERR + atic..part of it, and err is nothing but ERROR, and errors always look
ODD, AND ARE unpredictable in nature.
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by preetisoni2411
sounds much similar to word erotic.....the acts in erotic scenes in movies are quite
unpredictable
11 5
by aniruddha_chaudhari
assmue you buy a new beautiful house ,elegent ,gorgeous kitchen..suddenly out of
nowhere u see a rat in the attic ,which would be odd and unpredictable
erratic=odd,unpredictable
4 2
by leontk.ltk
by nikhilparasher
by pateheo
ERRATIC: It sounds simlar to "Erection",so whenever ur Penis(Dick)Erects ur mood
changes suddenly(High sexual mood lo low mood)......-----
1 2
by misc
by kruz
erroneous
Short Definition : mistaken; wrong; incorrect
Definition
(adj) containing or characterized by error
Example Sentence
erroneous conclusions
Sounds like: "Error in us"--> Something that is full of errors and mistakes.
9 0
by KOGrad
the root err means to wander , so think some one is wandering and he is mistaken for a
thief or something else
0 3
by adonis
ERROr+in+urs; wife shouted ERROR IS IN YOU while you take a wrong decision
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by godenasai
erudite
Short Definition : (of a person or book) learned; full of learning; scholarly; N. erudition
Definition
(adj) having or showing profound knowledge
Synonyms : learned
Example Sentence
a learned jurist
an erudite professor
taken from rude+ite...in olden days people who were higly educated were basically very
rude...as they were having profound knowledge of a subject they use to behave very
rudely with less educated or illiterates people.
40 7
by preetisoni2411
by preetisoni2411
R U DEITY? Are you a deity; deities are gods and know it all.
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by otimuz
erudite has Latin root: eruditus = e + rudis = e + rude(untrained) After training ruder, he
becomes an erudite person
5 2
by pateheo
by pingu
the letters in the word are E-R-U-D-I-T-E...pull out the letters E-D-U EDU is short for
education. Being educated= scholastic, learned and wise.
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by britta
Focus on ERU ... sounds like Hero... heroes usually show profundity in movies
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by samironp
by ehsan.m
by userdce
sounds like rite... right only a person having profound knowledge knows what is right
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by iet.saket@gmail.com
by anshul.arb
Think of a person called Dite. He's very well educated, so you listen to him carefully, and
you encourage him to speak: "I hear you, Dite!"
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by avner
by sitrios
Ex-Rude. You are no longer rude which means belonging to an early stage of technical
development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness. You are now educated
and instructed.
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by UNITYLove101
escapade
Short Definition : prank; flighty conduct; reckless adventure that disobeys rules
Definition
(noun) a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
Synonyms : adventure , dangerous undertaking , risky venture
Definition
(noun) any carefree episode
Synonyms : lark
by imajeeth
Remember it with the movie Harold and Kumar they had the wildest escapade searching
for white castle
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by jk18
escap(E)+ade....you always try to escape from any kind of wild prank or fighty
conduct................. an escapade:..........
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by preetisoni2411
by jay_gandhi
by bhanukishore22
let's say it as - is ka ped iss(es) ka(ca) ped(pade... gaaon mein ped ke niche baith ke gaon
walon ko jhoothi baatein bolkar pranks khel raha tha...
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by sagarbudavi
eschew
Short Definition : avoid habitually; Ex. eschew alcoholic drinks
Definition
(verb) avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
Synonyms : shun
by preetisoni2411
ppl tend to avoid u..when u have severe cold and u say.."AAAh chuu!!"
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by mon_m
by userdce
by carora3
by naveensabesan
If somebody have just pulled out his tooth then he cannot chew...so he would have to
ESCHEW (Avoid) chewing...
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by neerad616
by JYahalom
To avoid having to "chew the cud" with her, I shun answering the phone.
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by Marise
es+CHEW - You chew a chewing gum but you HABITUALLY AVOID gulping it.
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by harshsinha18
Ee + shoe - Avoid it. This shoes is very old and torn. avoid using it.
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by sunaysp
Rhymes with Skew- not in a straight direction hence u AVOID whats ahead of you
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by sanara1
esoteric
Short Definition : hard to understand; known only to the chosen few, esp. initiates; N.
esoterica
Definition
(adj) confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle
Example Sentence
a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories
by userdce
the world is like Estrogen, which is a female hormone..and we all know that females are
HARD TO UNDERSTAND and KNOWN ONLY TO FEW :) !!
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by rohitbahl1986
by rizvi
by kguide
by abhi_vaj
jumbling 'esoteric' gives the word 'secret'.. esoteric relates to secret brotherhood kind-of..
its mysterious and also understood only by the members of that group
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by namaskar
E-sot-eric sounds like: "He sought eric" to explain to him the difficult philosophy text.
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by hedonistbot4000
by berkeley
by raviteja
by shaktipada
by pramodnanduri
Eso sounds like "S" and "O" which stand for specific organization
0 8
by PAC001
by syeklone
hE'S SO TERribly InCoherent
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by karenrw
by kan
A religion that finds AIR SO TERRIfiC/ is known and understood only by a few.
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by sushi
espionage
Short Definition : spying
Definition
(noun) the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
A spy engaged
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by bavanantht
by MAHIMA
es(pion)age Consider the word in bracket. Pion sounds like PEON. As we all know, in
movies, a peon will know evrythng about what goes on in office/college etc ... So how
does he come to know?? By SPYING
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by sh_kk
spi on age.. in our teen age parents use to spy... whether children r'nt doin ne thing
wrong..
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by torque.167
espouse
Short Definition : adopt; support (an idea or aim); marry; N. espousal
Definition
(verb) choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
Synonyms : adopt , follow
Example Sentence
She followed the feminist movement
The candidate espouses Republican ideals
Definition
(verb) take in marriage
Synonyms : conjoin , get hitched with , get married , hook up with , marry , wed
Definition
(verb) take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
Synonyms : adopt , embrace , sweep up
Example Sentence
She embraced Catholicism
They adopted the Jewish faith
pick the word spouse like the wife is the spouse of her husband and is always supportive
of him.
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by MAHIMA
a person and his spouse will adopt....
5 2
by sramachandran
ESPOUSE rhymes with MOUSE so MOUSE provides SUPPORT for the computer
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by funnyhitler
by hmpai
esteem
Short Definition : respect; value; judge; N.
Definition
(noun) the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
Synonyms : regard , respect
Example Sentence
it is held in esteem
a man who has earned high regard
Definition
(noun) a feeling of delighted approval and liking
Synonyms : admiration
Definition
(noun) an attitude of admiration or esteem
Synonyms : regard , respect
Example Sentence
she lost all respect for him
Definition
(verb) regard highly; think much of
Synonyms : prise , prize , respect , value
Example Sentence
I respect his judgement
We prize his creativity
Definition
(verb) look on as or consider
Synonyms : look on , look upon , regard as , repute , take to be , think of
Example Sentence
she looked on this affair as a joke
He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician
He is reputed to be intelligent
by prads
by keshavpalpali
by M.SUMIT
estimable
Short Definition : (of a person) worthy of esteem; admirable; deserving esteem; possible
to estimate
Definition
(adj) deserving of respect or high regard
Definition
(adj) deserving of esteem and respect
Synonyms : good , honorable , respectable
Example Sentence
all respectable companies give guarantees
ruined the family's good name
Definition
(adj) may be computed or estimated
Synonyms : computable
Example Sentence
a calculable risk
computable odds
estimable assets
by rishib1988
Estimable/Esteem= great respect,Just think in olden days if any one goes in Ford Esteem
Car they will be respected,since they are Rich and helps others.....
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by misc
estimable(stem +able) The stem of asparagus is able to cure heart disease so it is highly
valuable,worthy and respectful
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by keshavpalpali
estranged
Short Definition : separated; alienated; V. estrange: alienate (people in a family); N.
estrangement
Definition
(adj) caused to be unloved
Synonyms : alienated
by MAHIMA
by prads
by 1.6k
ethereal
Short Definition : like a spirit or fairy; unearthly light; heavenly; unusually refined; Ex.
She has an ethereal beauty; CF. ether: upper air
Definition
(adj) characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
Synonyms : aerial , aeriform , aery , airy
Example Sentence
figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away
aerial fancies
an airy apparition
physical rather than ethereal forms
Definition
(adj) of or containing or dissolved in ether
Example Sentence
ethereal solution
Definition
(adj) of heaven or the spirit
Synonyms : celestial , supernal
Example Sentence
celestial peace
ethereal melodies
the supernal happiness of a quiet death
Definition
(adj) characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
Synonyms : gossamer
Example Sentence
this smallest and most ethereal of birds
gossamer shading through his playing
Ether is used in scents.Its smell is so pleasant that it makes person light and heavenly
27 1
by ksameer_coep
by azeroth
by rizvi
by vivekkarumudi
Picture a man fly fishing. He cast his fly into the AIR then REELS it in.
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by Jackery
by swap.kamble
ethnic
Short Definition : relating to races
Definition
(noun) a person who is a member of an ethnic group
Definition
(adj) denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of
people
Synonyms : cultural , ethnical
Example Sentence
influenced by ethnic and cultural ties
ethnic food
Definition
(adj) not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam
Synonyms : heathen , heathenish , pagan
by rajat.baweja
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by rajat.baweja
ethnology
Short Definition : study of humankind; study of the different races of human beings; CF.
anthropology
Definition
(noun) the branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races
and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics
by prashantsinghgj
ethos
Short Definition : underlying character of a culture, group, etc.; character or ideas
peculiar to a specific person, group, or culture; Ex. the company ethos
Definition
(noun) (anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era
Example Sentence
the Greek ethos
ETHOS = ETHICS
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by dshefman
ethos sounds like athos~ athos reminds me of slumdog millionaire, a movie which
definately depicted the disposition of indian society
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by friendofafriend
by shavarna.jiit
Ethos = enter the operating system, the password or the thing required to enter the
operating system.
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by shaktipada
etymology
Short Definition : study of word parts; study of the origins of words
Definition
(noun) a history of a word
Definition
(noun) the study of the sources and development of words
eugenic
Short Definition : pertaining to the improvement of race; N. eugenics: study of
hereditary improvement of the human race
Definition
(adj) pertaining to or causing improvement in the offspring produced
by manasad
by maddymigel
by abhijit_sam
EU = European Union, gene = genetic. The genes of EU people are superior (good looks
etc.). Therefore, eugenics = study to make race superior.
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by mohanster
eulogistic
Short Definition : praising; full of eulogy
Definition
(adj) formally expressing praise
Synonyms : encomiastic , panegyric , panegyrical
If you have the "logic" or a logical reasoning, then everyone will surely PRAISE you.
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by manishrana50
by gatz_funky
by viratjain
eulogy
Short Definition : expression of praise, often on the occasion of someone's death; V.
eulogize
Definition
(noun) a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
Synonyms : eulogium
Definition
(noun) a formal expression of praise
Synonyms : encomium , paean , panegyric , pean
eulogy = eu-'good' + log 'root: logue [dialogue, talk, speech]' => Good speech
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by pateheo
eulogy = Euler + geometry; Euler was very good at geometry; so we praise him, give him
a EULOGY
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by pateheo
story:my friend on seeing a dead body "eeeuuuu" and i gave a whole speech on
honouring the dead so thats how the word eulogy came into existence....;)
2 1
by SDV
Eu-logy sounds like (U-R-GREAT-GEE ) After person gave this life in War for his
country ,His friend expresses this honour by crying ( formal expression of praise)
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by NandhakishoreChitturi
EU(English Usage like we have in cat)+Logic....your teacher is praising you that your
English usage logic awesome man!!!!!
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by nileshdive
sounds 'ur logic' >>> some one praises about your logic.. thts eulogy
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by RajeshBorkar
by Yank
by disaster
euphemism
Short Definition : mild expression in place of an unpleasant one; ADJ. euphemistic
Definition
(noun) an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered
offensive or too harsh
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for euphemism
Assuming: females are milder than males as they are more emotionally inclined. It reads
like E(xpress) U(yourself) Phemism(like feminism).
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by vaibhavk_
by maddy232323
eu- <> dys- (good) <> (bad) -phemi ~ phone ~ sound => euphemism ~ make good speech
instead of bad one
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by pateheo
by nag1989
eu(r u?)+phemism(feminist) instead of saying " r u feminist" we can say " r u in favor of
women rights?" because the first one seems hursh and rude :)
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by disaster
by shaktipada
euphony
Short Definition : sweet sound; ADJ. euphonious
Definition
(noun) any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
Synonyms : music
Example Sentence
he fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes
by elfascinating
by sriram
by nileshdive
by nikhilparasher
by swap.kamble
euphoria
Short Definition : feeling of exaggerated or unfounded(ungrounded; baseless) well-
being; feeling of great happiness or well-being (when unreasonable); ADJ. euphoriaric
Definition
(noun) a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
Synonyms : euphory
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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by preetisoni2411
if U(eu) live FOR(phori) others (like mother teresa)...that's the best way to live...and u'll
always be happy...!!!
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by sravan1411
can b remembered as : euphoria is the name of the fest in vasavi college so v l b in highly
elated n in high spirits at dat point f time so euphoria means to "B ELATED"
3 3
by bebo
Remember PALASH SEN'S music band EUPHORIA whose music made us feel HAPPY
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by tapobratabag
by swap.kamble
euthanasia
Short Definition : mercy killing
Definition
(noun) the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an
incurable illness)
Synonyms : mercy killing
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for euthanasia
by manishrana50
evanescent
Short Definition : fleeting; vanishing; soon disappearing; V. evanesce
Definition
(adj) tending to vanish like vapor
Example Sentence
evanescent beauty
by Administrator
Vanishing Scent
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by gatz_funky
by muffisoni
EVADE+SCENT....evading scent....
2 2
by nileshdive
Even most persistent sent last only for a little time and then evaporates.
1 2
by anujpathania
by laaptu
Evaporate as Scent
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by am61
HEAVEN SCENT
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by Jackery
evasive
Short Definition : not frank; trying to hide the truth; eluding; evading; V. evade: avoid (a
duty or responsibility) or escape from by deceit
Definition
(adj) deliberately vague or ambiguous
Example Sentence
his answers were brief, constrained and evasive
an evasive statement
Definition
(adj) avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire
Example Sentence
pilots are taught to take evasive action
by sauravkumar
Evade - [GAME] NFS Most Wanted we have to evade from police Forces.
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by rohan_1985
it sounds (he was away) to save his friend from police . he says (he + was +away)imply
deceive.
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by gopikrish2000
evasive:-e+vas+drive.when any batsmen from world try to drive the vas delivery they got
out.because it is a elusive delivery.may pepole get out on that delivery
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by sumi12344
evenhanded
Short Definition : impartial; fair
Definition
(adj) without partiality
Example Sentence
evenhanded justice
even no is divisible by 2 so if you have 100 rupees, you divide it by 2 and have 50 rs in
left hand and 50 rs right hand so no 'PARTIALITY'.
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by gunjanshah
EVEN + HANDED - Even (that which is equal or proper) + Handed (handled)... a
situation that has been fairly or properly handled or judged.
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by pushpa_edit
by SAHADAT
eventual
Short Definition : happening at last as a result; Ex. eventual victory
Definition
(adj) expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating
Example Sentence
hope of eventual (or ultimate) rescue
if this trend continues it is not reasonable to expect the eventual collapse of the
stock market
evince
Short Definition : show clearly
Definition
(verb) give expression to
Synonyms : express , show
Example Sentence
She showed her disappointment
by monicag
to convince u have to evince.
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by sanchit
EVINCE sounds like evidence, this evidence CLEARLY SHOWS that he is guilty
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by AADHI
by imajeeth
remember convince, to convince some first evince (show them clearly the scenario)
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by anshulnirvana
by harneet_9
by Marise
Remember VINCE MCMAN from Wrestling? Vince was implicated in the MURDER of
eddy guerrero because the vid Evidence SHOWED CLEARLY that he committed it.
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by menon_ranjit
by divij
evocative
Short Definition : tending to call up (emotions, memories)
Definition
(adj) serving to bring to mind
Synonyms : redolent , remindful , reminiscent , resonant
Example Sentence
cannot forbear to close on this redolent literary note
a campaign redolent of machine politics
by nic42991
evoke means to call up. voke sounds like woke. Mom woke me up by calling me.
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by vivekharin
evoke
Short Definition : call forth (memory or feeling); Ex. That old film evoked memories of
my childhood; N. evocation
Definition
(verb) call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Synonyms : arouse , elicit , enkindle , fire , kindle , provoke , raise
Example Sentence
arouse pity
raise a smile
evoke sympathy
Definition
(verb) evoke or provoke to appear or occur
Synonyms : call forth , kick up , provoke
Example Sentence
Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple
Definition
(verb) deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
Synonyms : draw out , educe , elicit , extract
Example Sentence
We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant
Definition
(verb) summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
Synonyms : arouse , bring up , call down , call forth , conjure , conjure up ,
invoke , put forward , raise , stir
Example Sentence
raise the specter of unemployment
he conjured wild birds in the air
call down the spirits from the mountain
Definition
(verb) call to mind
Synonyms : paint a picture , suggest
Example Sentence
this remark evoked sadness
EVOKE is to CALL FORTH and EVOKE sounds like awake, now, in order to awake
someone from sleep you have to call out.
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by AADHI
EVOKE - AROUSE...if you arouse or evoke the evil powers, you are sure to be doomed.
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by pushpa_edit
ewe
Short Definition : female sheep
Definition
(noun) a member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana
Definition
(noun) a Kwa language spoken by the Ewe in Ghana and Togo and Benin
Definition
(noun) female sheep
Like eve -- Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the
human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden
of Eden
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by rakei
by rajat.baweja
ewe -sounds like ewa REMEMBER WALL-E movie female character ewa...hope it helps
u..:D
2 2
by bachiemma
ewe: yeve is wat a telugu husband calls his wife. so yeve is female sheep. for telugu guys
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by NarenSuri
by swap.kamble
exacerbate
Short Definition : worsen; aggravate; embitter
Definition
(verb) make worse
Synonyms : aggravate , exasperate , worsen
Example Sentence
This drug aggravates the pain
Definition
(verb) exasperate or irritate
Synonyms : aggravate , exasperate
Latin ex+acerb+ate; Latin acerb- means bitter, harsh; So exacerbate means to make
bittter, to worsen.
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by jahidmasud
if in an Exam u keep your hand on your head[ie SAR(in hindi)/CER]...you wil WORSEN
your paper...
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by anandalwar
"Ex Her b Ate".. her ex came and ate with her family. which worsen the relation even
more.
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by manishrana50
Mr.Ex(x) hit his old acer car with a bat now he worsened the condition of his car
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by cyli
by SANICECUBE
by misc
by somabrata
by nileshdive
by laaptu
sounds extra + bate(beat) >>> as he bated him too much, it worsened his condition and he
is in ICU now..
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by RajeshBorkar
He made everything worse by chopping her head off: AXED HER PATE
1 1
by Jackery
ex=>extra + cerb=>service given to make something worse.
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by suraj101
Extra Masturbate= worsen the condition of body. One feel lot of weakness after that.
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by piyush gupta
by pateheo
ex+acerb+ate; imagine 'ex' from expand and acerb- means bitter, harsh; So exacerbate
means to expand the bitterness so as to worsen.
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by jinnie
Exam sir pe baithi hain aur beta khana nahi khara raha hain.. kyunki bemar hain..
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by swap.kamble
by bubbleGum
EX - AKAR (acer)- BAITHA (bate)- so wen u r in park baju me ex akar baitha so it made
things worse
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by tushk1990
exact
Short Definition : demand and
obtain by force; Ex. exact a promise from him; N. exaction
Definition
(verb) claim as due or just
Synonyms : demand
Example Sentence
The bank demanded payment of the loan
Definition
(verb) take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
Synonyms : claim , take
Example Sentence
the accident claimed three lives
The hard work took its toll on her
Definition
(adj) marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact
Example Sentence
an exact mind
an exact copy
hit the exact center of the target
Definition
(adj) (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity
to fact or truth ; strictly correct
Synonyms : accurate , precise
Example Sentence
a precise image
a precise measurement
I want the EXACT amount! nothing more nothing less! very demanding
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by usairforce1985
by pushpa_edit
exact-ex+act ..if you act in a film you will take or demand money..
3 3
by ragamz
exacting
Short Definition : extremely demanding; Ex. exacting standard of safety
Definition
(adj) having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special
artificial cultures
Synonyms : fastidious
Example Sentence
fastidious microorganisms
certain highly specialized xerophytes are extremely exacting in their requirements
Definition
(adj) severe and unremitting in making demands
Synonyms : stern , strict
Example Sentence
an exacting instructor
a stern disciplinarian
strict standards
Definition
(adj) requiring precise accuracy
Synonyms : exigent
Example Sentence
an exacting job
became more exigent over his pronunciation
Exacting.....he wants thing too be too exact and precise...hence he is making great
demands!!!!
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by nileshdive
by AADHI
when you are acting you will be in demand or acting is an extremely demanding
profession
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by ramya1987
exalt
Short Definition : raise in rank or dignity; praise highly; inspire; Ex. exalt the
imagination; ADJ. exalted; N. exaltation
Definition
(verb) praise, glorify, or honor
Synonyms : extol , glorify , laud , proclaim
Example Sentence
extol the virtues of one's children
glorify one's spouse's cooking
Definition
(verb) fill with sublime emotion
Synonyms : beatify , exhilarate , inebriate , thrill , tickle pink
Example Sentence
The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies
He was inebriated by his phenomenal success
Definition
(verb) heighten or intensify
Synonyms : animate , enliven , inspire , invigorate
Example Sentence
These paintings exalt the imagination
Definition
(verb) raise in rank, character, or status
Example Sentence
exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King's adviser
by AADHI
by sandy131
ex + alt (altitude)..when your ex-girlfriend reaches a higher level in her career..she gets
high praise.
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by mon_m
by santosh pokhrel
exasperate
Short Definition : vex; annoy or make angry (by testing the patience)
Definition
(verb) exasperate or irritate
Synonyms : aggravate , exacerbate
Definition
(verb) make furious
Synonyms : incense , infuriate
Definition
(verb) make worse
Synonyms : aggravate , exacerbate , worsen
Example Sentence
This drug aggravates the pain
by sachinism
EXASPERATE ~ x + separate; if you are going to irritate your wife frequently, she may
separate from you and will be called as your x-wife.
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by amitarora
exasperate = expired aspirin + ate- I ate expired aspirin which worsened my health
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by sat_jag
by pushpa_edit
exasperate= extras appu ra... you will get irritated with the extras then you will cry out
extras appu ra..
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by saker
by bansalgaurav28
in our indian kitchen we use EXAST FAN to move out hot air.and EXASperate means to
make some body hot or annoyed.
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by gdabli
exasperate = extra + seperate: seperate the extra carrier signal signal to get the orginal one
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by shaktipada
except
Short Definition : exclude; N. exception: objection; exclusion; ADJ. exceptional:
unusual; of unusually high quality
Definition
(verb) take exception to
Synonyms : demur
Example Sentence
he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday
Definition
(verb) prevent from being included or considered or accepted
Synonyms : exclude , leave off , leave out , omit , take out
Example Sentence
The bad results were excluded from the report
Leave off the top piece
accept x except
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by animator
exceptionable
Short Definition : objectionable; likely to cause dislike; offensive; CF. unexceptionable:
entirely acceptable
Definition
(adj) liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to
Synonyms : objectionable
Example Sentence
a thoroughly unpleasant highly exceptionable piece of writing
found the politician's views objectionable
by nileshdive
by sravan1411
by vivekimmortal
excerpt
Short Definition : selected passage (written or musical) taken from a longer work; V.
Definition
(noun) a passage selected from a larger work
Synonyms : excerption , extract , selection
Example Sentence
he presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings
Definition
(verb) take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy
Synonyms : extract , take out
by vinaynitrkl
think of an expert who can select Passages from a larger piece of work.
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by gremadness
by ramya1987
by jammy4u
exchequer
Short Definition : treasury; Ex. Chancellor of the exchequer
Definition
(noun) the funds of a government or institution or individual
Synonyms : treasury
by athanhcong
by Sinduja
excise
Short Definition : cut away; cut out; N: government tax on good produced and used
inside a country; N. excision
Definition
(noun) a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income
from real estate)
Synonyms : excise tax
Definition
(verb) remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
Synonyms : expunge , scratch , strike
Example Sentence
Please strike this remark from the record
scratch that remark
Definition
(verb) levy an excise tax on
Definition
(verb) remove by cutting
Example Sentence
The surgeon excised the tumor
by nic42991
by manishrana50
by rhasan
exclaim
Short Definition : cry out suddenly; N. exclamation; ADJ. exclamatory
Definition
(verb) utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
Synonyms : call out , cry , cry out , outcry , shout
Example Sentence
`I won!' he exclaimed
`Help!' she cried
`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost
Definition
(verb) state or announce
Synonyms : proclaim , promulgate
Example Sentence
`I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed
The King will proclaim an amnesty
by prashantsinghgj
exclaim= exclamation means sudden feeling, urge, cry
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excoriate
Short Definition : scold with biting harshness; censure strongly; strip the skin off
Definition
(verb) express strong disapproval of
Synonyms : condemn , decry , objurgate , reprobate
Example Sentence
We condemn the racism in South Africa
These ideas were reprobated
Definition
(verb) tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
Synonyms : chafe
Example Sentence
This leash chafes the dog's neck
Examiner (EX-) ne meri kori (cori)(in hindi blank) answer sheets ko dekh ke mujhe bahut
harsh remarks diye.
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by sagacious_kartik
excoriate(sounds like ex-koriate) koreans are chinese and they are good in fighting and
tend to rip the skin off ( a korean ate you !)so being very severe!
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by Sinduja
by subhasish
split it as ex + coria + ate... so spell coria as korea now koreans are harsh and they will
strip your skin off
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by ramya1987
by joeytrib
by atav
ex+co(ko)+ri(re)+ate (attend) karro...u break up with ur present gal friend since ur ex-gf
creates a conflict between u both...so u attend ur ex-gal and scold her bitterly...excoriate
her
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by mon_m
Corriagated cardboard has deep holes in it, which is what one does to someone when they
harshly denounce, or vituperate, them.
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by Marise
AXE+CORIATE....jab teacher ne meri cori book dekhi toh unhone axe se usko excoriate
kiya....
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by nileshdive
ex+cori+ate= your ex cori ate you with her criticism and wanted to rip off your skin bc
she was so mad
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by PAC001
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by aman_ali_786
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by rahulbest
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exculpate
Short Definition : clear from blame or guilt
Definition
(verb) pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
Synonyms : acquit , assoil , clear , discharge , exonerate
Example Sentence
The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
exculpate sounds like ex-culprit = culprit...but now he has been cleared of the charges.
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by kruthika
by somabrata
by sandeshgum
When the accused is deemed an ex-culprit / Once a jury of peers votes to exculpate, / The
court of law issues a formal writ, / Evidence of the verdict to vindicate.
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by berkeley
execrable
Short Definition : very bad; detestable
Definition
(adj) of very poor quality or condition
Synonyms : deplorable , miserable , woeful , wretched
Example Sentence
deplorable housing conditions in the inner city
woeful treatment of the accused
woeful errors of judgment
Definition
(adj) unequivocally detestable
Synonyms : abominable , detestable , odious
Example Sentence
abominable treatment of prisoners
detestable vices
execrable crimes
consequences odious to those you govern
Definition
(adj) deserving a curse
Synonyms : damnable
Example Sentence
her damnable pride
Execrable = exe + cr + able; this *.exe file is a 'crappy' virus and is 'able' to badly harm
your computer.
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by rizvi
by sujeethraj
by manishrana50
execrable(sounds like) EXCRETABLE.. so the BAD toxins are let out.. or they arent
liked by anyone so detestable ,abominable and very bad
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by Sinduja
by abhishek26
execrable = exe + cr(curse)+ able ( or exe + curseable )which means cursed executable
which means a virus which is detestable abominable
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by imfrmheaven
by digi123
by jaiganesh
by harneet_9
by tune.rock.ug
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by mrdeps
by jason_smick
by ksameer_coep
by aman_ali_786
by anujpathania
execrable - just like how you execrete the rubble(rubbish), you rub off a person as
detestable
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by shalnew
exe(out) + crab + le.. eating crabs coming out of the sea is very bad and detestable
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by yourbikash
crab is able to ex(cut) your body i.e it can harmful for you body.
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by shaktipada
EX-SCRABBLE is a game in another dimension where your exes must play scrabble
games using words about you. Whoever loses is executed. [bahahha WOAH scary scary]
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by maha4
execrate
Short Definition : curse; express abhorrence for; detest
Definition
(verb) find repugnant
Synonyms : abhor , abominate , loathe
Example Sentence
I loathe that man
She abhors cats
Definition
(verb) curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment
Synonyms : accurse , anathematise , anathematize , anathemise , anathemize ,
comminate
Execrate = exe + crate. This *.exe file is a 'curse' for my computer; it 'created' thousands
of folders automatically.
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by rizvi
As the eggs rate is too high, I have begun to abhor (detest) them.
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by raj.manu19
by ggauravr
execrate->split it as 'exec'utive 'rate'..if you ask a female executive her rate for 1 night,she
will get angry and execrate you.. PS:i know its senseless dont execrate me for this:P..
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by Ani
by avinayak
by Marise
by aman_ali_786
by shalnew
if you cut the secrate in construction company evil will come out from that.
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by shaktipada
by rkpandey08
execute
Short Definition : put into effect; carry out; kill as a lawful punishment; N. execution
Definition
(verb) kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
Synonyms : put to death
Example Sentence
In some states, criminals are executed
Definition
(verb) murder in a planned fashion
Example Sentence
The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed
Definition
(verb) put in effect
Synonyms : accomplish , action , carry out , carry through , fulfil , fulfill
Example Sentence
carry out a task
execute the decision of the people
He actioned the operation
Definition
(verb) carry out the legalities of
Example Sentence
execute a will or a deed
Definition
(verb) carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
Synonyms : run
Example Sentence
Run the dishwasher
run a new program on the Mac
the computer executed the instruction
Definition
(verb) carry out or perform an action
Synonyms : do , perform
Example Sentence
John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters
the skater executed a triple pirouette
she did a little dance
Definition
(verb) sign in the presence of witnesses
Example Sentence
The President executed the treaty
Execrate: Exact+rate: if you pay exact rate in the restaurant and no tip for the server, then
he will curse you...
executioner
Short Definition : person administering capital punishment
Definition
(noun) an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
Synonyms : public executioner
executive
Short Definition : person having administrative authority; one branch of government
executing laws; ADJ: relating to executing
Definition
(noun) a person responsible for the administration of a business
Synonyms : executive director
Definition
(noun) persons who administer the law
Definition
(noun) someone who manages a government agency or department
Synonyms : administrator
Definition
(adj) having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.
Example Sentence
the executive branch
Executive
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by yolandamaxey
executor
Short Definition : person designated to execute the terms of a will;
Definition
(noun) a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
exegesis
Short Definition : explanation, especially of biblical(of the bible) passages
Definition
(noun) an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)
by nic42991
EXEcute GEneSIS(part of the Holy Bible)- to interpret the Bible & explain it.
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by userdce
EX+GESIS i.e. explain about Jesus(generally found in bible)
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by srikanth_mnaga
by vinit_wce
by memory man
by swap.kamble
ex means explain, e.g means example,sis means sister i.e explain example e sis plz.
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by shaktipada
by PhilD
by acidburn
exemplary
Short Definition : serving as a model; outstanding; Ex. exemplary punishment/behavior;
N. exemplar: typical example; model
Definition
(adj) worthy of imitation
Synonyms : model
Example Sentence
exemplary behavior
model citizens
Definition
(adj) being or serving as an illustration of a type
Synonyms : emblematic , typic
Example Sentence
the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy
an action exemplary of his conduct
Definition
(adj) serving to warn
Synonyms : admonitory , cautionary , monitory , warning
Example Sentence
shook a monitory finger at him
an exemplary jail sentence
serving as an example
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by sandeep048
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by vivekkarumudi
exemplify
Short Definition : show by example; furnish an example; serve as an example of; Ex.
His pictures exemplify that sort of painting.
Definition
(verb) be characteristic of
Synonyms : represent
Example Sentence
This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue
Definition
(verb) clarify by giving an example of
Synonyms : illustrate , instance
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exempt
Short Definition : not subject to a duty or obligation; free from a duty; V.
Definition
(verb) grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
Synonyms : free , relieve
Example Sentence
She exempted me from the exam
Definition
(verb) grant exemption or release to
Synonyms : excuse , let off , relieve
Example Sentence
Please excuse me from this class
Definition
(adj) (of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to
which others or other things are subject
Example Sentence
a beauty somehow exempt from the aging process
exempt from jury duty
only the very poorest citizens should be exempt from income taxes
Definition
(adj) (of goods or funds) not subject to taxation
Synonyms : nontaxable
Example Sentence
the funds of nonprofit organizations are nontaxable
income exempt from taxation
attempt -> to do some thing ; exempt -> to get relieve from some thing
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by rhasan
EGGS EMPTY - no more eggs shop closed fr 2day..it literally means free from duty
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by ArDoR
exertion
Short Definition : effort; expenditure of much physical work; V. exert oneself: make a
great effort
Definition
(noun) use of physical or mental energy; hard work
Synonyms : effort , elbow grease , sweat , travail
Example Sentence
he got an A for effort
they managed only with great exertion
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for exertion
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by mrdeps
Exertion sounds like action. While doing any action we use our effort.
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by clickme_sandip
exhale
Short Definition : breathe out; OP. inhale
Definition
(verb) expel air
Synonyms : breathe out , expire
Example Sentence
Exhale when you lift the weight
Definition
(verb) give out (breath or an odor)
Synonyms : emanate , give forth
Example Sentence
The chimney exhales a thick smoke
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exhilarating
Short Definition : invigorating and refreshing; cheering; V. exhilarate: make cheerful and
excited; Ex. exhilarated by the ride in the sports car
Definition
(adj) making lively and cheerful
Synonyms : stimulating
Example Sentence
the exhilarating effect of mountain air
Definition
(adj) making lively and joyful
Synonyms : elating
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by shadip
exhort
Short Definition : urge (by strong argument or advice); Ex. The general exhorted his
men to fight bravely; N. exhortation
Definition
(verb) spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
Synonyms : barrack , cheer , inspire , pep up , root on , urge , urge on
Example Sentence
The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers
Definition
(verb) force or impel in an indicated direction
Synonyms : press , urge , urge on
Example Sentence
I urged him to finish his studies
by sujeethraj
by rhasan
by lovedeepsingh
by vinaynitrkl
by maddy232323
exhort very close to exhaust...ex..(exhaust)+hort(resort)....when you get exhausted by
staying in hotels...you encourage or urge your dad to stay in a resort...........
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by preetisoni2411
by prashanthsaii2
Exhort- EX, snORT. Many EX-crackheads have the urge or exhort to snORT crack.
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by nic42991
exhort sounds like exhaust; if youre extremely exhausted, how will you exhort the
crowd to cheer louder? You need lots of energy to exhort the crowd.
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by editor1
by Marise
reah exhort like eh + heart your heart always urges you to do things
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by ramya1987
by shaktipada
exhume
Short Definition : dig out of the ground; remove from a grave
Definition
(verb) dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies
Synonyms : disinter
ex meaning out and hume sounds similar to human...so exhume is to take out the human
body from the grave.
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by imajeeth
by logic87
by logic87
EX-HUME :- Sounds lyk Bad Fumes Which generally comes out when a grave is dug
out.
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by rohan_1985
by gdabli
Ex + Human is dead man , so digging out from grave of a dead body is exhume.
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by onno manush
exhume.....sounds like exam.......so digging up the grave for the medical examination of
the dead body............... below is picture where a soldier's body is reburied by other
soldiers.....
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by preetisoni2411
He was a human now he's ex-human(corpse) and resting in grave. Exit of ex-human.
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by shadip
exigency
Short Definition : urgent situation; ADJ. exigent
Definition
(noun) a pressing or urgent situation
Example Sentence
the health-care exigency
Definition
(noun) a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate
action
Synonyms : emergency , pinch
Example Sentence
he never knew what to do in an emergency
exigency ~ exit + emergency; you remember the emergency exit, only when at the time of
an urgent situation.
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by tamaltanu
by nileshdive
think of urgency/emergency
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by vivekkarumudi
by nishant19
exiguous
Short Definition : small in amount; minute
Definition
(adj) extremely scanty
Example Sentence
an exiguous budget
by gre_10
"exit juice". juice is exitin from the glass through a SMALL hole :P
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by manishrana50
Exiguous means the opposite of Prodigious. Note the prefixes Ex- and Pro- which are
also opposites.
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by dshefman
judges told us to exit(exi)the dance competition nd host also told us to go(guo ...us)..so
we exitd d sho leavin small no. of competitors .. i.e exiguous -> exit + go + us
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by lovedeepsingh
by prince garg23
exi - extra + guous (uga hua) - extra uga hua.. extra ugahua to kam hi hota hia na
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by anshul.arb
AXE+GUous....If you cut your GU(shit) with axe, you will require very SMALL amount
of force....
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by nileshdive
by dshefman
by lebshah
by cheeseqo
by dshefman
by vijeta
Exiguous = Exit + go + us; Very few people wants to exit the occasion & come with us at
the temple.
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by shaktipada
by melancholica
by userdce
by animator
by aman_ali_786
by paw1
exiguous is opposite to excess.... excess is the key word coz exiguous is its antonym
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by dipu
existential
Short Definition : pertaining to existence; pertaining to the philosophy of existentialism
Definition
(adj) derived from experience or the experience of existence
Synonyms : experiential
Example Sentence
the rich experiential content of the teachings of the older philosophers
formal logicians are not concerned with existential matters
Definition
(adj) of or as conceived by existentialism
Example Sentence
an existential moment of choice
Definition
(adj) relating to or dealing with existence (especially with human existence)
by sharifit
exodus
Short Definition : departure (of a large number of people)
Definition
(noun) a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
Synonyms : hegira , hejira
Definition
(noun) the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of
slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of
Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus
Synonyms : book of exodus
exodus- sounds like ek sau(100 in hindi) + dus(bus)= means 100 buses - a 100 buses
carrying hundreds of pilgrims are just leaving from the bus depot.
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by varunrocks
110.....means ek (1)...ek(1) karke sab bhaag gaye...(departed)...aur koi nahi (0) reh
gaye....
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by lovedeepsingh
by tune.rock.ug
by abhi_vaj
by imajeeth
by aman_ali_786
the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of
slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of
Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus
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by SarahSmile768
by RajeshBorkar
exonerate
Short Definition : acquit; exculpate; free from blame or guilt
Definition
(verb) pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
Synonyms : acquit , assoil , clear , discharge , exculpate
Example Sentence
The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
ex(purani)...ones (one) rate(value) vapas mill jana...means to get back ur lost pride by
gettin ridd of d charges...
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by lovedeepsingh
by ready4gre
Ex - honourate get back your honour by getting yourself free from the charges.
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by Rushabh22
Onerate -> Responsibility; Ex - Onerate -> Release from burden.
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by anujpathania
ex means previous + oner(honor) so getting back ur ex honor means free from blame
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by rahulroc18
by misc
reiterate honor which means acquitting of all charges and getting back your pride/honour
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by sidme
I want to exoner-ate because it's not your plate, and you are not to blame
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by Yank
exonerate...consider aerate..when you get aerated you feel relieved so you feel relieved
when you are pronounced not guilty of criminal charges
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by coolmayuri222
exonerate - since the EX-culprit OWNed up his crime, they RATED him and removed his
blame
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by shalnew
exonerate-ex- naresh imagine that your old friend naresh is released from the death row
because he was found innocent
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by santosh pokhrel
exorbitant
Short Definition : (of costs or demands) excessive; exceeding reasonable bounds
Definition
(adj) greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
Synonyms : extortionate , outrageous , steep , unconscionable , usurious
Example Sentence
exorbitant rent
extortionate prices
spends an outrageous amount on entertainment
usurious interest rate
unconscionable spending
ex(out) + orbit - that is out of orbit or limitations that are binding it.
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by userdce
EX(extra)ORBIT-ant...extra orbit in the solar system...so this extra+orbit makes the solar
system excessive now
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by garsone_kill
by himanshu88
by aman_ali_786
by tusharsehgal89
exorbitant = ex + orbit; cut the orbit; i.e the planet cutout of the orbit & going to infinite
direction.
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by shaktipada
exorcise
Short Definition : drive out evil spirits
Definition
(verb) expel through adjuration or prayers
Synonyms : exorcize
Example Sentence
exorcise evil spirits
remember the movie EXORCIST...in which priest WHO DRIVE OUT EVIL SPIRITS
suicides in the end
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by imajeeth
exorcism is practice of removing an evil spirit from a body/house Exorcise means the
same
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by nikhilparasher
by udit787
by shalnew
Exercise removes bad things (fat) from your body, and exorcise removes bad /evil spirits
from your mind
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by onno manush
by shalnew
by gdabli
poda goiya
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by rajeshou.t
by shaktipada
exotic
Short Definition : not native; from another part of the world; strange; intriguingly
unusual; Ex. exotic flower/dress
Definition
(adj) being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
Synonyms : alien
Example Sentence
alien customs
exotic plants in a greenhouse
exotic cuisine
Definition
(adj) strikingly strange or unusual
Example Sentence
an exotic hair style
protons, neutrons, electrons and all their exotic variants
the exotic landscape of a dead planet
you can find many TV shows in which they portray different 'Exotic Destinations' or
places.. this might help remembering it.
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by avinav
by saravpreet.302
by animator
we say exotic dance i.e., attractive and there are many EXOTIC(foreign) girls in movies
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by nikhilparasher
by risky64
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by savakarv
expansive
Short Definition : (of a person) outgoing and sociable; broad and extensive; able to
increase in size
Definition
(adj) able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
Example Sentence
Expansive materials
the expansive force of fire
Definition
(adj) of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
Synonyms : grand , heroic
Example Sentence
an expansive lifestyle
in the grand manner
collecting on a grand scale
heroic undertakings
Definition
(adj) marked by exaggerated feelings of euphoria and delusions of grandeur
Definition
(adj) friendly and open and willing to talk
Synonyms : talkative
Example Sentence
wine made the guest expansive
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for expansive
Sehwag got out trying yo play EXPANSIVE drive (out going ball)
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by jay_gandhi
by onno manush
by nic42991
expatiate
Short Definition : talk at length; speak or write in detail
Definition
(verb) add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a
learned way, usually in writing
Synonyms : dilate , elaborate , enlarge , expand , exposit , expound , flesh out ,
lucubrate
Example Sentence
She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
expatiate - ex + pati (husband in hindi) + ate - your ex husband ate your brain talking
some nonsense tried to convince you to remarry him, means he talked at length.
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by varunrocks
pati means grandma who usually tells loads of advice and speak continously without
stopping. if she starts talking it ll go for hours.so expatiate is talking for long time
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by arulmozhi
expatiate.....sounds like expect....and you expect every writer to clarify the meaning or the
intent of his written essays..or stories....
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by preetisoni2411
get a word PATI.. means husband.. a lady talks in length about her husband when she is
newly married..
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by sanchit
expatiate=excellent party ate : if you have an excellent party to eat, you may TALK about
it IN DETAILS with your friends.
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by 305208
Think of an expatriate sitting in a cafe writing on and on ... "The expatriate expatiated
about his sexual exploits in Paris."
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by bugmenot
Now that you are divorced, you realize that your "ex" was so "patient" that she was
always willing to listen to you speaking about your favorite topics in detail.
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by omid605
by Marise
by shalnew
Expatiate = Ex (previous) + Pati (husband) + ate; Previous husband ate everything give
the description of everything
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by shaktipada
expatriate
Short Definition : exile; someone who has withdrawn from his native land; V: exile;
banish; leave one's country
Definition
(noun) a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
Synonyms : exile , expat
Example Sentence
American expatriates
Definition
(verb) expel from a country
Synonyms : deport , exile
Example Sentence
The poet was exiled because he signed a letter protesting the government's actions
Definition
(verb) move away from one's native country and adopt a new residence abroad
by AADHI
ex ~ out and patriate ~ patriotic; someone who is not patriotic towards his country should
be EXPATRIATED (~ expelled)
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by meetnish
by nikhilsuhas
expedient
Short Definition : suitable (for a particular purpose although not necessarily morally
correct); practical; politic(prudent); N: something expedient
Definition
(noun) a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
Definition
(adj) serving to promote your interest
Example Sentence
was merciful only when mercy was expedient
Definition
(adj) appropriate to a purpose; practical
Example Sentence
in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty
by manishrana50
expedient : expert + obedient ,,, they are the most "suitable" person
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by somabrata
Expedited plane trips are expedient (suitable or practical) since they take little time.
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by nic42991
by avinav
by aman_ali_786
by shaktipada
expedite
Short Definition : hasten; make go faster
Definition
(verb) speed up the progress of; facilitate
Synonyms : hasten
Example Sentence
This should expedite the process
Definition
(verb) process fast and efficiently
Example Sentence
I will try to expedite the matter
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for expedite
by nileshdive
EXPEDITE ~ Exped (sounds like speed) + It; so expedite means to speed up the progress
of something.
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by maheshv
EXPEDITE sounds similar to EXPERT ADVISE using which we can speed up things,as
it will facilitate in finishin things fast..!
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by jammy4u
Ex (Mr. X) + Pedi (foot). so you can presume that when you walk you make "progress"
and with Mr. X you walk so you are assisting him.
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by chandankala
by shanto6888
by razorbacks090
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by nileshdive
by laaptu
by RajeshBorkar
expeditious
Short Definition : done with speed; quick; N. expedition
Definition
(adj) marked by speed and efficiency
by cheeka449
by kulks
by kulks
During my great shark expedition, I saw a large shark that moved Swiftly and
expeditiously.
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by daniel430lee
X-speed-itious.. x is efficiency, :)
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by massb
expenditure
Short Definition : payment or expense; expending; something expended; output; Ex.
receipt for the expenditure; Ex. expenditure of all the energy
Definition
(noun) money paid out; an amount spent
Synonyms : outgo , outlay , spending
Definition
(noun) the act of spending money for goods or services
Synonyms : expending
Definition
(noun) the act of consuming something
Synonyms : consumption , using up
by aman_ali_786
expertise
Short Definition : specialized knowledge (in a particular field); expert skill
Definition
(noun) skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
Synonyms : expertness
by onno manush
expiate
Short Definition : make amends for (a sin)
Definition
(verb) make amends for
Synonyms : aby , abye , atone
Example Sentence
expiate one's sins
Rhymes as Ex Pirate. An ex-pirate always tries to expiate his guilt.Ex pirate becomes
pious.
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by Deepu12345
i was her 'pia' once.... and now i am her ex-pia.... if i dont make amends i wont get her
back :(
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by kmr.akhil
Her ex, P, ate all the cookies and made amends with flowers.
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by thebookie3
expiate : ex + pia(spouse) + date; if u wanna hv date with ur ex then u need to make some
"amendments"
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by wolverine_goin_homeland
expiate......you pray to god and you EXPECT THAT god will amend for all your crimes
or sins..
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by preetisoni2411
by aman_ali_786
sounds like expiry date:-if u buy anything which is already expired then the person
selling that will make amends and give you the fresh piece.
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by irony
by aniketr
by wsquare
suppose you are a pious person but you lose your faith in your god coz something bad
happened to you, you would turn to love sex and dhokha but when you regain your piety
you will make amends to your sins by confessing to the prst
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by friendofafriend
ex-pee-ate : A criminal has to expiate or he has to eat his own pee
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by shalnew
by onno manush
by shaktipada
expletive
Short Definition : meaningless word; interjection; profane oath; swear-word
Definition
(noun) profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
Synonyms : curse , curse word , cuss , oath , swearing , swearword
Example Sentence
expletives were deleted
Definition
(noun) a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a
sentence or metrical line
Your parents will surely utter 'Expletive' words if you are 'Expelled' from the exam.
32 4
by rizvi
sounds like explosive...people use explosive words (ie) bad meaning when they get angry
8 1
by srivatsan
by shashidhar1208
by rahulroc18
by aman_ali_786
explicate
Short Definition : explain in detail; interpret; clarify; CF. explicable
Definition
(verb) make plain and comprehensible
Synonyms : explain
Example Sentence
He explained the laws of physics to his students
Definition
(verb) elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
Synonyms : develop , formulate
Example Sentence
Could you develop the ideas in your thesis
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for explicate
by kmr.akhil
by tejasudha
by wsquare
by dshefman
by rajpt_007
explicit
Short Definition : totally clear; definite; outspoken
Definition
(adj) precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
Synonyms : expressed
Example Sentence
explicit instructions
she made her wishes explicit
explicit sexual scenes
Definition
(adj) in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term
Synonyms : denotative
by manishrana50
by Jackery
opposite of implicit
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by nikhilparasher
if a matter or work is fully developed or completed then only we can sit can clear or
talk.so meaning is to fully expressed,completely established
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by isabella swan
exploit
Short Definition : make use of, sometimes unjustly; N. exploitation
Definition
(noun) a notable achievement
Synonyms : effort , feat
Example Sentence
he performed a great feat
the book was her finest effort
Definition
(verb) use or manipulate to one's advantage
Synonyms : work
Example Sentence
He exploit the new taxation system
She knows how to work the system
he works his parents for sympathy
Definition
(verb) draw from; make good use of
Synonyms : tap
Example Sentence
we must exploit the resources we are given wisely
Definition
(verb) work excessively hard
Synonyms : overwork
Example Sentence
he is exploiting the students
by vinaynitrkl
by preetisoni2411
exploit means to make use of something unjustly...but dats not an easy task...u hav to
work hard...!!!
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by sravan1411
expository
Short Definition : explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition
Definition
(adj) serving to expound or set forth
Synonyms : expositive
Example Sentence
clean expository writing
EXPOSitory comes with EXPOS(e) means to allow something to be seen. Something that
is expository allows it to be seen or to be clear and thereby to be EXPLANATORY.
51 2
by prosun
When u reach to a postion then u can order ur members and explain them what u need
from them as uhave to achiev ur target being a manager.
2 3
by sanchit
expository sounds like repository ....and a repository comprises of lots of data ... and this
data serves the purpose of EXPLAINING through statistics
1 1
by simranjeet
expostulation
Short Definition : protest; remonstrance; reasoning with someone to correct or dissuade;
V. expostulate
Definition
(noun) the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
Synonyms : objection , remonstrance , remonstration
Definition
(noun) an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof
by manishrana50
by jay_gandhi
ex+postulate= postulate means "something is taken for granted, axiom"...but you are
going against the or protesting a postulate so expostulate
8 5
by anshulnirvana
by abhishek26
by gdabli
exposure
Short Definition : risk, particularly of being exposed to disease or to the elements;
unmasking; act of laying something open; Ex. exposure of governmental corruption
Definition
(noun) vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
Example Sentence
exposure to the weather
they died from exposure
Definition
(noun) the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience
Example Sentence
she denounced the exposure of children to pornography
Definition
(noun) the disclosure of something secret
Example Sentence
they feared exposure of their campaign plans
Definition
(noun) aspect resulting from the direction a building or window faces
Example Sentence
the studio had a northern exposure
Definition
(noun) the state of being vulnerable or exposed
Synonyms : vulnerability
Example Sentence
his vulnerability to litigation
his exposure to ridicule
Definition
(noun) the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate
Example Sentence
he used the wrong exposure
Definition
(noun) a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide;
recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material
Synonyms : photo , photograph , pic , picture
Definition
(noun) the act of exposing film to light
Definition
(noun) presentation to view in an open or public manner
Example Sentence
the exposure of his anger was shocking
Definition
(noun) abandoning without shelter or protection (as by leaving as infant out in the open)
expound
Short Definition : explain
Definition
(verb) add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a
learned way, usually in writing
Synonyms : dilate , elaborate , enlarge , expand , expatiate , exposit , flesh out
, lucubrate
Example Sentence
She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
Definition
(verb) state
Synonyms : exposit , set forth
Example Sentence
set forth one's reasons
by manishrana50
by sandy131
expropriate
Short Definition : take possession of (often for public use and without payment)
Definition
(verb) deprive of possessions
Example Sentence
The Communist government expropriated the landowners
by anshulnirvana
split the word ex+ propriate EX as in exwife takes property Henc take possesion of
4 1
by k-electron
by vivekharin
hindi)
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by mrdeps
by aman_ali_786
expunge
Short Definition : cancel; remove a word or name (from a book or list); erase
Definition
(verb) remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
Synonyms : excise , scratch , strike
Example Sentence
Please strike this remark from the record
scratch that remark
by anshulnirvana
by bungi
by tune.rock.ug
1+sponge eak sponge dena mujhe aapne jootey saaf karney hai
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by saurabh82del
POONJNA (erase)
1 2
by userdce
Teacher rubbed off what was written on the black board...expunge=rub off
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by Srividya Srikumar
expurgate
Short Definition : clean; remove offensive parts of a book
Definition
(verb) edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
Synonyms : bowdlerise , bowdlerize , castrate , shorten
Example Sentence
bowdlerize a novel
Expurgate - divide this word into (expel+ur+gate), you always expel the waste from your
gate to make your home 'clean' and 'purified'.
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by swaroop_cn
by Marise
by dshefman
by rashtastic
EX-example P-person atUR-your GATE take him in house & rectify yourself u by his
good principles
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by shaktipada
the word is expergate read it as ex gate pur if any one find his new girl frnd he will close
the gate for her ex that means he has strike out her from his life
1 0
by khatter
agar aapke ex par gate gir jaaega den ull obv "remove" d gate frm over him n "clean"
him..lol
1 0
by mugs
exquisite
Short Definition : delicate; very finely made; extremely beautiful; Ex. exquisite piece of
jewelry
Definition
(adj) intense or sharp
Synonyms : keen
Example Sentence
suffered exquisite pain
felt exquisite pleasure
Definition
(adj) lavishly elegant and refined
Synonyms : recherche
Definition
(adj) delicately beautiful
Synonyms : dainty
Example Sentence
a dainty teacup
an exquisite cameo
Definition
(adj) of extreme beauty
Example Sentence
her exquisite face
by ArDoR
exquisite= ex means cut, qui means question, site means site, i.e cut question from site
that is make it beautiful.
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by shaktipada
extant
Short Definition : (of something written or painted) still in existence
Definition
(adj) still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
Example Sentence
extant manuscripts
specimens of graphic art found among extant barbaric folk
by avinav
by elfascinating
Extant = ext ( extra) + nt (not); Donot need extra only want how much is available.
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by shaktipada
extemporaneous
Short Definition : not planned; impromptu; extempore
Definition
(adj) with little or no preparation or forethought
Synonyms : ad-lib , extemporary , extempore , impromptu , off-the-cuff ,
offhand , offhanded , unrehearsed
Example Sentence
his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment
an extemporaneous piano recital
an extemporary lecture
an extempore skit
an impromptu speech
offhand excuses
trying to sound offhanded and reassuring
an off-the-cuff toast
a few unrehearsed comments
by arulmozhi
remember an extempore that we did in school which was spontaneous and NOT
PLANNED
17 6
by imajeeth
by vinaynitrkl
EXecuted TEMPORArily...coz its not planned...!!!
4 0
by sravan1411
X IS A SHORT TEMPERD MAN,HE GOT ANGRY SUDDENLY & KILLED Y.IT WAS
NOT PREPLANED
1 3
by aman_ali_786
EX means "without," and TEMPOR means "time." Thus EX TEMPOR means without
time.
1 0
by Jackery
Think of Extempore, where you are given a word and you have to give a small lecture on
it.
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by amitsinghjiit
extenuate
Short Definition : weaken; mitigate; lessen the seriousness of (bad behavior)
Definition
(verb) lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
Synonyms : mitigate , palliate
Example Sentence
The circumstances extenuate the crime
by imajeeth
ten + ate. eating brunch at ten daily ll make u weak. timely diet shld be followed
6 3
by arulmozhi
by sramachandran
extirpate
Short Definition : root up; uproot; destroy completely
Definition
(verb) destroy completely, as if down to the roots
Synonyms : eradicate , exterminate , root out , uproot
Example Sentence
the vestiges of political democracy were soon uprooted
root out corruption
Definition
(verb) pull up by or as if by the roots
Synonyms : deracinate , root out , uproot
Example Sentence
uproot the vine that has spread all over the garden
Definition
(verb) surgically remove (an organ)
by sanduja_arun
Extirpate~~~Exterminate or Extract
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by menon_ranjit
by manishm89
by preetisoni2411
by harneet_9
extirpate -- to remove something unwanted extra + pate (stomach) extra pate is unwanted
and needs to be extirpated.
3 1
by shakti.thakran
extirpate = ex-tear-apart
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by shalnew
Extirpate = Ex (cut) + tir (arrow) + pate (stomach); Cut the stomack by entering the
arrow.
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by shaktipada
extol
Short Definition : praise very highly; glorify
Definition
(verb) praise, glorify, or honor
Synonyms : exalt , glorify , laud , proclaim
Example Sentence
extol the virtues of one's children
glorify one's spouse's cooking
Extol = Ex + Tol. My EX-Girlfriend always praised the 'Tall' guys highly in front of me.
And so our relationship ended!
84 1
by rizvi
you pay TOLL tax to cross a glorious praiseworthy Bay bridge in SFO
12 3
by logic87
by shalnew
think of EXtra TOLl tax collected from u by PRAISING the worli sea link...
2 2
by rahulkou
by cpinedo
by modianubhav
by bishaurgo
by BloodyMickey
extol: ex= extra, tal= talk, talking excess about someone is praising them./ (or) Ex exta,
tol = toll fee, you praise a lot the toll gate watchman to let you go with paying a extra
penny
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by NarenSuri
by amirhossein.ghods
extort
Short Definition : wring from; get money by threats, etc.; obtain by force or threats; CF.
extortionate: exorbitant
Definition
(verb) obtain through intimidation
Definition
(verb) obtain by coercion or intimidation
Synonyms : gouge , rack , squeeze , wring
Example Sentence
They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the
company boss
They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him
Definition
(verb) get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
Synonyms : wring from
EX + TORT relate TORT to TORTURE. Threatening someone to get money out of him is
obviously a torture.
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by ready4gre
by melancholica
extradition
Short Definition : surrender of prisoner by one state to another; Ex. extradition treaty; V.
extradite
Definition
(noun) the surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another
(usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty)
by avinav
India-Pak has Old(EX) TRADITION , where they release opposite nation prisoners in
exchange of their own... i.e. if INDIA release 10, den PAK will also relase 10... hope u
got..!!
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by manasbapna
can be read as extraction + nation =extradition ..extracting or surrendering of people to
other nation..
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by kundana.shrali
consider the trad part in extradition--> its like trading (of prisoners) between two states
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by parry007
by shadip
extraneous
Short Definition : not essential; irrelevant; superfluous; external; coming from the
outside; Ex. extraneous details/noise/to the subject
Definition
(adj) not pertinent to the matter under consideration
Synonyms : immaterial , impertinent , orthogonal
Example Sentence
an issue extraneous to the debate
the price was immaterial
mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point
Definition
(adj) not essential
Example Sentence
the ballet struck me as extraneous and somewhat out of keeping with the rest of
the play
Definition
(adj) not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source
Synonyms : foreign
Example Sentence
water free of extraneous matter
foreign particles in milk
Definition
(adj) coming from the outside
Synonyms : external , outside
Example Sentence
extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph
relying upon an extraneous income
disdaining outside pressure groups
by nileshdive
by imajeeth
by ArDoR
EXTRA hai- nahi (NE) - use (OUS).....something in excess and not of any worth
1 3
by shanto6888
Extra + neo(new) + us => I would not allow Extra New ppls' interference in Us (in our
relationship)
1 1
by Anam
by aziz
by onno manush
by joxeusindia
by pmaditya
sounds 'extra in ous' >> these people do belong to our group, means are extra.. they are
not of any use in our group..
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by RajeshBorkar
by akshayakshay
extrapolation
Short Definition : projection; conjecture; V. extrapolate: infer (unknown information)
from known information
Definition
(noun) (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known
values
Definition
(noun) an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on
known facts and observations
During election time many news channels show extrapole of elections they just try to
make predict who will going to win election based on current known information
extrapolation is similar
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by arpit108
hw much EXTRA did PAUL ATE ? u will hav 2 guess that! :D i.e Infer, conjecture
10 5
by avinav
by preetisoni2411
by joxeusindia
pull means draw...so drawing from special cases to a more general cases.
0 5
by preetisoni2411
rem extrapolation in maths
0 4
by mon_m
Extrapolation:- Extra +Population. you have to come up with a figure for the extra
population.
0 0
by adi_agarwal
extra + poll >>> during poll's news channels give the extra information about who may
probably win comparing the previous records... relate this..
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by RajeshBorkar
by rohan88
extricate
Short Definition : free from an entanglement or difficulty; disentangle
Definition
(verb) release from entanglement of difficulty
Synonyms : disencumber , disentangle , untangle
Example Sentence
I cannot extricate myself from this task
by imajeeth
take it as the opposite of intricate which means to entangle
26 4
by meetnish
(ex+tric+ate) when u remove all the tricks played on someone he/she becomes free
5 1
by ready4gre
by pulkitdave007
It took EXTRA(extri)effort for KATE(cate) to free her cat from its entanglements
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by kayla2010
by dshefman
by RajeshBorkar
Rusticate
0 1
by shadip
by shalnew
by swap.kamble
Extricate = ex means cut the box, tri means tripple, cat & free them to eat.
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by shaktipada
extrinsic
Short Definition : external; not essential or inherent; extraneous; OP. intrinsic
Definition
(adj) not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside
Example Sentence
extrinsic evidence
an extrinsic feature of the new building
that style is something extrinsic to the subject
looking for extrinsic aid
by nic42991
by onno manush
by jaiganesh
extrovert
Short Definition : person interested mostly in external objects and actions
Definition
(noun) (psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner
thoughts and feelings
Synonyms : extravert
Definition
(adj) being concerned with the social and physical environment
Synonyms : extravert , extraverted , extravertive , extroverted , extrovertive
by satishvudaru
Exterior world
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by kevingeorge
by swap.kamble
extrude
Short Definition : force or push out; thrust out; shape (plastic or metal) by forcing
through a die
Definition
(verb) form or shape by forcing through an opening
Synonyms : squeeze out
Example Sentence
extrude steel
INtrude is to enter whereas extrude is to force or push OUT (ex means out)
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by nic42991
by laserjack
by babblubharath
exuberance
Short Definition : overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm; flamboyance; lavishness;
ADJ. exuberant: high-spirited and lively; growing abundantly and strongly
Definition
(noun) joyful enthusiasm
Definition
(noun) overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval
Synonyms : ebullience , enthusiasm
by keyurpatel87
ubhar kar aana...when u remove 'ex'
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by md_sn@yahoo.com
exude
Short Definition : flow out slowly; discharge (gradually); give forth; N. exudation
Definition
(verb) release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities
Synonyms : exudate , ooze , ooze out , transude
Example Sentence
exude sweat through the pores
Definition
(verb) make apparent by one's mood or behavior
Example Sentence
She exudes great confidence
exclude is to remove and exude is to remove but slowly..like oozing out of liquid..
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by jc
by harneet_9
by sandu
exult
Short Definition : rejoice
Definition
(verb) feel extreme happiness or elation
Synonyms : be on cloud nine , jump for joy , walk on air
Definition
(verb) to express great joy
Synonyms : exuberate , jubilate , rejoice , triumph
Example Sentence
Who cannot exult in Spring?
EXam+resULT - he was very happy when the exam result was out because he had topped
in his exams.
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by userdce
opposite of insult..
11 3
by deepster89
when exam result out.. --> express great pleasure or happiness, especially at someone
else's defeat or failure(enemy).. exalt --> praise someone
1 2
by arshnagpal