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ABANDONED
Defnition
(adj) forsaken by owner or inhabitants
Synonyms : derelict , deserted
Example Sentence

MNEMONICS: From the word abandoned .how the don are created.when they are leaved by someone.
2.ABANDONMENT
Defnition
(noun) the act of giving something up
Synonyms : desertion , forsaking
3.ABASH
Defnition
(verb) cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
Synonyms : embarrass
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ABASH
A=ALWAYS B=BRINGS a S=SHAME
Ab for abraham (john abraham)and ash for aishwarya roy .when they come close,abhishek get abashed
ABBREVIATE
To make briefer; to shorten; to abridge; to reduce by
contraction or omission
4.ABDUCTION
Defnition
(noun) the criminal act of kidnapped.
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ABDUCTION
ab+duck+station: A duck is arrested for kidnapping a kid. Visualize a duck with a small kid hanging from
its mouth.
ab+duct in which duct means a pipe which carries away and ab added to it defnes it as by force
5.ABHORRENT
Defnition
(adj) ofensive to the mind
Synonyms : detestable , obscene , repugnant , repulsive
Example Sentence
an abhorrent deed
the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee
morally repugnant customs
repulsive behavior
the most repulsive character in recent novels
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ABHORRENT
AB means appa+horr means car+rent he will feel very sad which means ofensive.
when someone say to you, "You are a Bore" then immediately(turant) you will feel horrible, disgusted
ABHORS Fees e!cessi"e re#ugnance to$ard; detests to e!tremity;
%oathes
6.ABIDE
Defnition
(verb) dwell
Synonyms : bide , stay
Example Sentence
You can stay with me while you are in town
stay a bit longer--the day is still young
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ABIDE
a+bride(bide)genrally guyz loose their independence aftr d marriage bcoz f their bride...so as to bear
them n their principles...so abide counts to bear sthng or hate sthng...
abi(abhi"name of a person")+the second part sounds like hide(abhi hides from his stupid
friends....because he cant tolerate them.
7.ABOLISH
Defnition
get rid of
Synonyms : get rid of
Example Sentence
Slavery was abolished in the mid-19th century in America and in Russia
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ABOLISH
sounds sumwhat similar to demolish..which means put an end of sumthing
abolish is similar to abort.Meaning of abort is to stop the development of a baby.Thus the meaning "End
something" or "Put to an end".
8.ABRASION
Defnition
(noun) an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn of
Synonyms : excoriation , scrape , scratch
9.ABRIDGE
Defnition
Synonyms : abbreviate , contract , cut , foreshorten , reduce , shorten
Example Sentence
The manuscript must be shortened
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ABRIDGE
a+bridge..well bridges are meant to reduce the gap between something..so abridging..something means
reducingor shortening something.
a+bridge : bridges can shorten the transportation time..
10.ABRUPTNESS
Defnition
(noun) an abrupt discourteous manner
Synonyms : brusqueness , curtness , grufness , shortness
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ABRUPTNESS
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11.ABSENTEE
Defnition
(noun) one that is absent or not in residence
ABSO%&TE Free from im#erfection
12.ABSOLVED
Defnition
clear , cleared
Synonyms : clear , cleared , exculpated , exonerated , vindicated
Example Sentence
is absolved from all blame
was now clear of the charge of cowardice
his ofcial honor is vindicated
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ABSOLVED
ab case solved, now he is absolved by the court
13.ABSORBED
Defnition
(adj) giving or marked by complete attention to
Synonyms : captive , engrossed , enwrapped , intent , wrapped
Example Sentence
that engrossed look or rapt delight
then wrapped in dreams
14.ABSTINENCE
(noun) the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
Synonyms : abstention
Defnition
(noun) act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ABSTINENCE
ABS THIN ence. A person maintained abstinence when he restrained from pleasant things like food and
drinks!!!
abstinence (sounds like absent) : like being absent from enjoying pleasant things
15.ABSTRACT
'onsidered a#art from any a##ication to a #articuar
ob(ect; se#arated from matter; e!isting in the mind ony
abstemious)* +ohn ,as$orthy
16.ABSURD
Defnition
(noun) a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless
Synonyms : the absurd
Example Sentence
The absurd is the essential concept and the frst truth
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ABSURD
surd in maths has irrational numbers....so some situations in life are irrational
absurd looks like ek shot and you give ek shot to someone else who is so ridiculous and senseless
17.ABSURDITY
Defnition
(noun) a message whose content is at variance with reason
Synonyms : absurdness , ridiculousness
18.ABUNDANT
Defnition
(adj) present in great quantity
Example Sentence
an abundant supply of water
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ABUNDANT
Bind an abundant number of matches together with a band
a+Bund -- supply is cont..
19.ABUSIVE
Defnition
(adj) expressing ofensive reproach
Synonyms : opprobrious , scurrilous
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ABUSIVE
ab + usive : ab+use; ab is generally used in negative (bad) sense. Hence, we should not use bad
language (abusive)in front of our child.
abusive language, f***
A''E-T&ATE. Brought out distincty; made #rominent; em#hasi/ed
20.ACCEPTABLE
Defnition
(adj) worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
Example Sentence
acceptable levels of radiation
performances varied from acceptable to excellent
A''E0TA-'E An agreement to the act or offer of another1 either
e!#ressy or by conduct
21 ABUNDANCE The property of a more than
adequate quantity or supply
Mnemonic: A und! fund"dance#if a person has
more money he $ill e in dance#
22 ABUNDANT Mar%ed y &reat plenty 'as of
resources(#
Mnemonic: A BUND! fund"ant#if a ant ha)e more
fund it is the chance to &et plenty of resources#
2* ACCENTUATED: Made prominent#
Mnemonic:Cent may e pronounced li%e import#so
accentuated means made important#
2+#ACCE,,-B-.-T/
'a#abe of being reached
28 ACCESSIBLE
Easy of access or a##roach; a##roachabe
29 ACCIDENTAL
Ha##ening by chance or une!#ectedy
30.ACCLAIM
Defnition
(noun) enthusiastic approval
Synonyms : acclamation , eclat , plaudit , plaudits
Example Sentence
the book met with modest acclaim
he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd
they gave him more eclat than he really deserved
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ACCLAIM
A+claim..imagine you have claimed to a news channel that you have designed a super computer ,so
every where people are praising you for your great invention
look at the last 3 letters AIM -> when you had reached ur aim u will be praised
look at the last 3 letters AIM -> when you had reached ur aim u will be praised
31.ACCLAIMED
Shouted1 #raised or a##aused
32.ACCOMMODATES
Is agreeabe or acce#tabe to
2nemonics3 remember the $ord accomdation $hich $as
ha##ened in the sym#osium4
33 ACCOMPANIES
,oes aong $ith; is connected $ith
34.ACCOMPANIMENT
Defnition
(noun) an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
Synonyms : attendant , co-occurrence , concomitant
35.ACCORD
ACCORD - Dictionary defnition and meaning for word ACCORD
Defnition
(noun) harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters
Synonyms : agreement
Example Sentence
the two parties were in agreement
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ACCORD
sounds like ACC(ACCORDING)+cord(record)...well ACCORDING TO our RECORDS we are in
agreement with our investors ,as where to invest their money.
agreement between father and son that he will buy accord (Honda Accord, car name)for his son if he
scores top in his exams.
36.ACCOUNT
5-6 A genera statement of reasons1 causes1 grounds1 etc4
37.ACCOUNT V!
To furnish a (ustifying anaysis or e!#anation
38.ACCUMULATION
An increase by natura gro$th or addition; se"era things
grou#ed together
39. ACCURATE
'onforming e!acty to truth or to a standard
40.ACCUSE
ACCUSE - Dictionary defnition and meaning for word ACCUSE
Defnition
(verbTo charge with a fault;
Synonyms : criminate , impeach , incriminate
Example Sentence
The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse
42.ACCUSTOMED
Defnition
Ada#ted to e!isting conditions
Example Sentence
accustomed to doing her own work
I've grown accustomed to her face
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ACCUSTOMED
Customed means cuistomer. Customer are two types they are regular customer&irregular customers.the
regular customers knows the rules and regulation of place.so they are called accustomed.
43.ACHIEVEMENT
Something accom#ished by "aor1 bodness1 or
#raise$orthy e!ertion; a feat
44 ACKNOWLEDGE
To gi"e recognition to
45 ACQUAINTED
2ade famiiar affiiated $ith another or $ith an
Organi/ation
2nemonic3 ac7ua means a7uafina $ater cane so these are under minera $ater4 So they are
ac7uainted $ith minera $ater4
46.AC"UIRED
Defnition
(adj) gotten through environmental forces
Example Sentence
acquired characteristics (such as a suntan or a broken nose) cannot be passed on
47.AC"UISITION
Defnition
(noun) the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
Example Sentence
the acquisition of wealth
the acquisition of one company by another
48.ACRIMONY
Defnition
(noun) a rough and bitter manner
Synonyms : acerbity , bitterness , jaundice , tartness , thorniness
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ACRIMONY
'A' 'Crime' 4 'Money' is always rough and bitter !!!
Sounds like A + crime + on + me. I.e., being hostile to me.
49.ACROBAT
Defnition
(noun) an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ACROBAT
a+cro(cross)+bat-an athlet who cross something like a bat.
A'T&A% E!isting in act or reaity
50.ACUITY
Defnition
(noun) sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fne detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart)
Synonyms : sharp-sightedness , visual acuity
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ACUITY
a-CUIty,CUI seems like SUI{needle} in hindi,sui is sharp and penetrating...INTELLIGENT people are
such-SHARP QUICK & PENETRATING
acuity....sounds like acute-means intelligent and quick and intelligence is nothing but sharpness of mind.
acuity .. when u tell it , it kinda sounds like ACUTE and hence the meaning
51.ACUTE
Defnition
(noun) a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciationextremely sharp or intense
Synonyms : intense
Synonyms : acute accent , ague
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ACUTE
A CUTE girl, we'll "quickly perceive" a cute one..."keen" to know about her..since we'll only see her for a
short time in the crowd, the impact will be "brief and severe"...these are the 3 meanings...
acute angle is angle less than 90 degree...so angles with small measurement will have SHARP vertex...
52.ADAMANT
Defnition
&nshakabe or immo"abe1 es#eciay in o##osition
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ADAMANT
A+DAM+ant...A DAM IS GENERALLY INFLEXIBLE AND HARD so vehicles can pass through it.
adam+ant...adam is comparing with the ant and saying he is hard and infexible than the ant
53.ADAPTABILITY
The abiity to change or be changed to fit a ne$
en"ironment or circumstance
54 ADAPT
To make fit 5as for a s#ecific or ne$ use or situation6 often
by modification
55 ADDRESS
To make a s#oken or $ritten communication to
56 ADEQUATE
Sufficient for a s#ecific re7uirement
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ADEQUATE
ad-to,equ-equal to equal,sufcient
57 ADMINISTER
To dis#ense; to ser"e out; to su##y; to e!ecute
58 ADMINISTRATION
The e!ecution of #ubic affairs as distinguished from !"#$%&'()#*+
59 ADMINISTRATORS
0ersons egay "ested $ith the right of #erformance of
e!ecuti"e duties
60.ADMIRAL
Defnition
(noun) the supreme commander of a feet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a feet admiral
Synonyms : full admiral
61.ADMIRATION
Defnition
(noun) a feeling of delighted approval and liking
Synonyms : esteem
62.ADORE
Defnition
(verb) love intensely
Example Sentence
he just adored his wife
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ADORE
ADORE=replace D with L and R with V, hence a love.
63.ADORN
Defnition
(verb) make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Synonyms : beautify , decorate , embellish , grace , ornament
Example Sentence
Decorate the room for the party
beautify yourself for the special day
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ADORN
ad + orn(ornamentals) used to decorate
adorn=ad(d)+ orn(ament). Addition of ornaments to a woman can adorn her body.
64.ADROIT
Defnition
(adj) quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
Example Sentence
an exceptionally adroit pianist
an adroit technician
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ADROIT
Remember with Detroit which is famous for its motorcycles,which are made by able, adept, artful, brainy,
canny, clever, cunning, deft, dexterous, dextrous, expert, facile, fnished, good, handy, ingenious people
Androids are a mix of human and machine, hence they are more dexterous than humans
65.ADULATION
Defnition
(noun) servile fattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ADULATION
adult boy fattering with his girlfriend.
add+u+later:she told me that she will add me later in yahoo messenger,so i need to FLATTER her to add
me.
adulation ~ ad + u + late; To act in an ad (advertisement) you came late, so producer became furious...in
order to cool him u need to FLATTER him.
66.ADVANCE
To raise; to ee"ate; to mo"e ahead
67.ADVANTAGE
The 7uaity of ha"ing a su#erior or more fa"orabe #osition
68. ADVANTAGEOUS
,ainfu; #rofitabe; usefu; beneficia
69. ADVENTUROUS
Rash1 "enturesome1 daring; enter#rising
70.ADVERSARY
Defnition
(noun) someone who ofers opposition
Synonyms : antagonist , opponent , opposer , resister
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ADVERSARY
ADam VERSus hARRY --- They are opponents , advesaries
Split it as Ad-very-sorry.. U never say sorry to ur opponent or enemy..
71.ADVERSE
Defnition
(adj) contrary to your interests or welfare
Synonyms : inauspicious , untoward
Example Sentence
adverse circumstances
made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ADVERSE
adverse = ad + verse (versus) versus means compilation/fght between two Opponents so, it is
something which shows OPPOSITION
adverse ~ ad-worse, (adding worse) : something which is contrary to your interests or welfare can only
make your situation worse.
72.ADVERSITY
Defnition
(noun) a state of misfortune or afiction
Synonyms : hard knocks , hardship
Example Sentence
debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity
a life of hardship
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ADVERSITY
After UNIversity when you are jobless, you are in ADversity (misfortune, great hardship).
Adverse-bad; now add ary it becomes opponent; add city it becomes..difcult time...so,ary and city
A.VERTISE2E-T The act of informing or notifying; notification; a #ubic
notice1 es#eciay a #aid one
73. ADVICE
Recommendation regarding a decision or course of
'onduct
74. ADVISE
To gi"e ad"ice
75.ADVOCACY
(noun) active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
Synonyms : protagonism
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ADVOCACY
Advocate - add voice to; support.
advocacy ~ advocate; advocate always supports his client
83.ADVOCATE
2EA-I-,3 %a$yer4
84. ADVOCATED
0eaded in fa"or of
85.AERODYNAMICS
Defnition
(noun) the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their efects on
bodies in the fow
Synonyms : aeromechanics
86.AESTHETE
Defnition
noun
a person who is appreciative of and sensitive to art and beauty.
Synonyms : esthete
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for AESTHETE
asethe(sounds like AASTHA)+te-a person who has great aastha in hindu religion, always appreciates the
beauty of nature and art(like worship of trees show sensitivity of a person towards beauty of nature.aastha
for hindu religi'n
Someone who admires AESTHETIC things.
87.AESTHETIC
(noun) (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
Synonyms : esthetic
Example Sentence
he despised the esthetic of minimalism
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for AESTHETIC
aes + thetic opposite of "pathetic"..means beauty
aes sounds like ash-aishvarya.so,everyone appreciates the beauty of aishvarya
88.AESTHETICALLY
(adv) in a tasteful way
Synonyms : esthetically
Example Sentence
this building is aesthetically very pleasing
89.A##ABLE
Defnition
(adj) difusing warmth and friendliness
Synonyms : amiable , cordial , genial
Example Sentence
an afable smile
an amiable gathering
cordial relations
a cordial greeting
a genial host
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for AFFABLE
afection+able=afection to others
afable= f + able, => that the teacher is able to give f grade to the students , so students are always trying
to maintain a warm n healthy relation with the teachers, n also students always approaches their teachers.
Someone who is afable is laughable!
90.A##ABLE
Defnition
(adj) difusing warmth and friendliness
Synonyms : amiable , cordial , genial
Example Sentence
an afable smile
an amiable gathering
cordial relations
a cordial greeting
a genial host
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for AFFABLE
afection+able=afection to others
afable= f + able, => that the teacher is able to give f grade to the students , so students are always trying
to maintain a warm n healthy relation with the teachers, n also students always approaches their teachers.
Someone who is afable is laughable!
91.A##ECTATION
Defnition
behaviour, speech, or writing that is imaginary and designed to
impress:Synonyms : afectedness , mannerism , pose
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for AFFECTATION
'afection' is natural and true, but 'afectation' is artifcial and pretentious
92.A##ECTED
Defnition
(adj) acted upon; infuenced
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for AFFECTED
afected.....past form of afect....afect..af+fect(FACT).SO SOMETHING which has nothing to do with
facts....or reality hence ARTIFICIAL AND THE KEY WORD HERE IS FACT...reality..and opposite of it
artifcial....
afect ~ efect; side-efects of some medicine can make you afected.
93.A##ECTION
Defnition
(noun) a positive feeling of liking
Synonyms : afectionateness , fondness , heart , philia , tenderness ,warmheartedness , warmness
Example Sentence
he had trouble expressing the afection he felt
the child won everyone's heart
the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home
94.A##ILIATE
Defnition
([with object] (usually be affiliated to/with)
officially attach or connect (a subsidiary group or a person) to an organization
95.A##ILIATION
Defnition
(noun) a social or business relationship
Synonyms : association , tie , tie-up
Example Sentence
a valuable fnancial afliation
he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team
many close associations with England
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for AFFILIATION
Afliated to universityso joining of a college to a university..or association of college
afliation....AFFI+li+ation.......look at the letters AFF+ATION...this word rhyms like AFFecTION......SO
YOU JOIN a group or you ASSOCIATE with only people whom you like or you have some kind of afection
FOR THEM.
96.A##IRMATION
Defnition
(noun) a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
Synonyms : avouchment , avowal
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for AFFIRMATION
If u usually play any games like Counter strike or so wen u order ur sub ordinates they often say
afrmative.. so...
it sounds like confmation
97.A##IRMED
Defnition
(89 AFFIR2E. Strengthened or made more firm as by corroboration (or)emotional support or
encouragement:
98.AGAINST
In o##osition to
99.AGENT
One $ho is authori/ed to act for or in the #ace of another
as a re#resentati"e
,--. AGGRESSION
readiness to attack or confront:
101.AGILITY
Defnition
animal that is quick and nimble
Synonyms : legerity , lightness , lightsomeness , nimbleness
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for AGILITY
AGILITY IS SIMILAR TO ABILITY...ABILITY to move fast and quick
GILI - this is the one to watch out. gili refers to Gilchrist (a cricket player), who has the ability to move
quick behind stumps.
a-gili-ty......gili is gilchrist...who is a big hitter...his shots are graceful....always...
,-..AGREEABLE :iing; ready to agree or consent
,-3. AGREEMENT Harmony of o#inion1 statement1 action1 or
character;
concurrence; concord

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