fabricate

Short Definition : build; lie; make up (a story) in order to deceive; Ex. fabricate the whole story; CF.
fabric: underlying structure; Ex. fabric of society
Definition
(verb) put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
Synonyms : construct , manufacture
Example Sentence
the company fabricates plastic chairs
They manufacture small toys
He manufactured a popular cereal

Definition
(verb) make up something artificial or untrue
Synonyms : cook up , invent , make up , manufacture

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fabricate
i ATE FABRIC..do u believe..i suppose no...!!!
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by sravan1411

fabric+ate.....AS THE FABRIC IS made from white threads, which is later on dyed and coloured to give it
another appearance..like wise if we make up a story and add it to what one said..we are lying (fabricating
the truth).
8 3

by preetisoni2411

facet
Short Definition : small plane surface (of a gem(precious stone)); a side
Definition
(noun) a distinct feature or element in a problem
Synonyms : aspect
Example Sentence
he studied every facet of the question

Definition
(noun) a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone)

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for facet
remember a multi-facet personality....one who has multi(many) FACET(dimension or SIDE)
15 8

by imajeeth

Just as we say face of a coin; i.e. a side of coin we can say that a specific diamond has eight faces
(facets)
5 5

by billa2009

facet = "face"(plane surface) + acet(asset)(gems or jewellery) plane suface of gem
4 1

by somabrata

the reflection is coming from the gems plane surface you cannot FACE iT in sun
1 0

by sansecretcp

facet = plane smooth surface or having distinct feature or element of problem now he studied every facet
of a question but karate karte wo facet surface pe face pe gir gaya
0 12

by userdce

the FACE(side) of a polygon
0 1

by karatcpm

facet = face turn towards us.
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by shaktipada

facetious
Short Definition : joking (often inappropriately); unserious; humorous
Definition
(adj) cleverly amusing in tone
Synonyms : bantering , tongue-in-cheek
Example Sentence
a bantering tone
facetious remarks
tongue-in-cheek advice

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for facetious
someone who makes funny faces Facetious>>>Face is not Serious
96 6

by reveeriee

Face-tease, tease by making funny faces
9 2

by triplennn

FACE....SO THINK OF someone who never give serious look on his face.
7 15

by preetisoni2411

take facetious remarks in a facetious manner and enjoy life
2 14

by arulmozhi

Sarcasm can be both positive and negative; facetiousness is only the positive form. Facial expressions
are typically only used during sarcasm to add humor. So if the FACE is involved, its amusing.
Think:Sarcastic Face.
1 0

by Rodeokinney

mnemonic (memory aid) : FACETIOUS ~ face + t + (ser) ious; if you ever face any facetious remarks,
you should not take them seriously.
0 0

by editor1

face ticklish
0 3

by kukusik

face teasing in serious times,being funny in an inappropriate situation
0 1

by laaptu

FACETIOUS = face + ti + o + us; That is now making gossip towards us.
0 0

by shaktipada

make a mockery of hitler's mustache . be cause he is a FACIST
0 0

by rajesh5sep

facile
Short Definition : easily accomplished; ready or fluent; superficial; not deep; Ex. facile solution to a
complex problem; Ex. facile speaker; N. facility: ability to do something easily and well; ease in doing
resulting
Definition
(adj) arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth
Example Sentence
too facile a solution for so complex a problem

Definition
(adj) performing adroitly and without effort
Example Sentence
a facile hand

Definition
(adj) expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
Synonyms : eloquent , fluent , silver , silver-tongued , smooth-spoken
Example Sentence
able to dazzle with his facile tongue
silver speech

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for facile
fluent fluent baat karke ladki fascile(fasaayi)
51 15

by findktk

Facile---> Face i will.... i will be able to face the problem (/person) beacause it is EASY (REQUIRES
VERY LITTLE EFFORT) to solve
23 4

by aan_akash

face+easily
11 0

by laconic

the word sounds like 'fisalna' itna fluent tha ki fisal gaya
4 9

by 1.6k

faasil speaks poetically and fluently to tv shows. he is eloquent director
4 9

by arulmozhi

"facil" is a word in Spanish that means "easy".
1 0

by avner

facile -> face it easily
1 0

by sansecretcp

facile sounds facility so if u get get facility it will be EASY....
0 2

by funman

"Fuck, I'll" do it! Because it's easy.
0 4

by avner

FACILE; means face i will i.e i will face whatever the problem will be.
0 0

by shaktipada

express your self (airtel)
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by saitej

facilitate
Short Definition : help bring about; make less difficult
Definition
(verb) make easier
Synonyms : alleviate , ease
Example Sentence
you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge

Definition
(verb) be of use
Synonyms : help
Example Sentence
This will help to prevent accidents

Definition
(verb) increase the likelihood of (a response)
Example Sentence
The stimulus facilitates a delayed impulse

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for facilitate
when you provide FACILITIES(facilit+ ate).. it makes things less difficult.
15 1

by kvsharat

facsimile
Short Definition : copy
Definition
(noun) an exact copy or reproduction
Synonyms : autotype

Definition
(noun) duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio
Synonyms : facsimile machine , fax

Definition
(verb) send something via a facsimile machine
Synonyms : fax , telefax
Example Sentence
Can you fax me the report right away?

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for facsimile
focus on simile (similar) and fac (fax).. both these words signify 'copy'
40 3

by gre_guru

Fac(Fact)+simile(smile) - It is a fact of life that if u smile 2 some1 he would smile u back! i.e. copy u!
9 3

by avinav

sounds like fax..and fax means to replicate or make a copy
1 0

by berkeley

Her FACE is SIMILAR
1 0

by Jackery

sounds like Fake which means an exact copy or reproduction.
0 3

by vivekharin

fax + miles bhej.. fax woh hain jo same copy bheje
0 0

by swap.kamble

faction
Short Definition : party; clique (within a large group); dissension
Definition
(noun) a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
Synonyms : cabal , camarilla , junto

Definition
(noun) a dissenting clique
Synonyms : sect

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for faction
faction -> fraction means fraction of a large party
37 6

by rhasan

sound like function ..means party
20 18

by cat_guru

Fraction is a small part in numbers , similarly fraction is small part in political party.
2 0

by onno manush

Fake action in the clique
1 3

by ksameer_coep

People with different facts will face dissensions easily.
0 4

by vivekharin

faction: Remember the game Red Faction - faction here means a group
0 2

by sohancool

faction = fraction means part -- party :)
0 1

by somabrata

FACTION = female action on society is done always in group.
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by shaktipada

factious
Short Definition : inclined to form factions; causing dissension
Definition
(adj) dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
Synonyms : dissentious , divisive

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for factious
factious = fact + ious. factious people are so concerned about their facts (views). so they wont agree with
others. so factious means opposition or dissenting
12 3

by arulmozhi

FACTious: remember FACTorize
7 1

by cvshinto

Factious can be remembered as a FACTory having a fight between board members, because of some
FACTrIOUS people
3 1

by everlasting.puneet

factious..fact(iou)s...when pronounced sounds like FAX....so you recieved a fax stating about the rivals
factions within the administration which is causing dissensions among members.
2 8

by preetisoni2411

(fac)FAX + (ctious)Caution -> be prepared for trouble(dissension)
2 7

by kamil.king

FACTIOUS = fact + ti + o + us; The fact transmit on us i.e we are guilty.
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by shaktipada

factitious
Short Definition : artificial; produced artificially; sham; false; Ex. factitious tears
Definition
(adj) not produced by natural forces
Example Sentence
brokers created a factitious demand for stocks

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for factitious
sounds very similar to word FICTITIOUS....so something which is fictitious .. is always artificial.
58 2

by preetisoni2411

boyOboy!!look at her tits!! they are fake tits bro,they place some kind of gelatinous substance
there...hence factitious(artificial)!!!cant help...remembered tat way!! :)
8 0

by shrapnel

factitious = false tears. so factitious is artificial where as facetious is humurous. factitious = tears
(artificial) facetious = joy (humour). remember this as analogy.
4 5

by arulmozhi

fact+itioussounds like fact+eatiouseating the facts(truth)so misrepresenting the truth, so
copying illegally or artificial
2 1

by nikhilparasher

Factitious....FAKE + THI... say as in she was fake...hypocrite.. or fake by looks as she was all donned
with make up...
2 2

by saumya1207

fact+eat+ous means eats fact means imaginary and untrue
1 1

by sudeep714

Politician try to face the poverty fact. It will be artificial(factitious).
1 0

by sansecretcp

Something which constantly needs facts to support it must be artificial because truth is eternal.
0 1

by anujpathania

fictitious ....like false....
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by gourang

(fact, meaning to make) as in factory and manufacture.
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by sushi

factotum
Short Definition : handyman; person who does all kinds of work; CF. do everything
Definition
(noun) a servant employed to do a variety of jobs

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for factotum
focus on totum : total meaning all
58 5

by sumajaini

The Servant who does one job- just fucked partially. The servant who has to do all the JOBS- Fucked
Totally- FACTOTUM
21 10

by menon_ranjit

Factotum=Fact + totum = factory + total - We can remember it like doing all(total) the work in the factory
18 0

by Angeltks

Factotum - FACT-TOTUM - If you can imagine the TOTUM(in INception) as a person... then the totum is
a handy person who can tell you everything if you are in a DREAM
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by prasad.sharath

Example: Ramu kaka in old Bollywood flicks
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by daffodils

facilitates+ total= a person who helps in all the things;
2 2

by lakshmihs

FACTOTUM = factory + tum; you are a factory i.e bunch of work.
0 0

by shaktipada

fact - to - tum - sab jante he hoo,, means u r able to serve in wide range of capacities
0 0

by Raj antall

factory total work is done by factotum robot
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by sansecretcp

faculty
Short Definition : mental or bodily powers; teaching staff
Definition
(noun) one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
Synonyms : mental faculty , module

Definition
(noun) the body of teachers and administrators at a school
Synonyms : staff
Example Sentence
the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for faculty
After a poor performance in the science fair the FACULTY (teaching staff) have lost their FACULTY
(mental powers)! :D Just a mnemonic sir.. hehe
11 3

by avinav

fake
Short Definition : not genuine; N: one that is not genuine; impostor; sham; V: counterfeit; Ex. fake the
results of the experiment/the signature
Definition
(noun) something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
Synonyms : postiche , sham

Definition
(noun) a person who makes deceitful pretenses
Synonyms : faker , fraud , imposter , impostor , pretender , pseud , pseudo , role player , sham ,shammer

Definition
(noun) (football) a deceptive move made by a football player
Synonyms : juke

Definition
(verb) make a copy of with the intent to deceive
Synonyms : counterfeit , forge
Example Sentence
he faked the signature
they counterfeited dollar bills
She forged a Green Card

Definition
(verb) tamper, with the purpose of deception
Synonyms : cook , falsify , fudge , manipulate , misrepresent , wangle
Example Sentence
Fudge the figures
cook the books
falsify the data

Definition
(verb) speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths
Synonyms : bull , bullshit , talk through one's hat
Example Sentence
The politician was not well prepared for the debate and faked it

Definition
(adj) fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
Synonyms : bastard , bogus , phoney , phony

Definition
(adj) not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
Synonyms : false , faux , imitation , simulated
Example Sentence
it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur
faux pearls
false teeth
decorated with imitation palm leaves
a purse of simulated alligator hide
fallacious
Short Definition : false; based on a fallacy; misleading; N. fallacy: false idea or notion; false reasoning;
Ex. popular fallacy; Ex. fallacy of the argument
Definition
(adj) containing or based on a fallacy
Synonyms : unsound
Example Sentence
fallacious reasoning
an unsound argument

Definition
(adj) intended to deceive
Synonyms : deceitful , fraudulent
Example Sentence
deceitful advertising
fallacious testimony
smooth, shining, and deceitful as thin ice
a fraudulent scheme to escape paying taxes

Definition
(adj) based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information
Example Sentence
fallacious hope

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fallacious
fallacious.split it like fallac+ious...if you just concentrate on fallac..it look like FALSE,......so THINK that
SOMETHING is based on a FALSE OR incorrect notion.....
21 3

by preetisoni2411

basically this word is taken from... fallacia..means deceitful......so something which is deceitful is always
based on misleading and incorrect notion.
4 5

by preetisoni2411

the root fall means to deceive,if u remember this root it will in other words like infallible-not prone to error
falsify-lie
3 1

by adonis

It sounds like malicious ,,, malicious software "misleads" us , its "harmful"
0 1

by somabrata

fall ante padesdhi so some thing harmful
0 1

by saiprasadsetty

fal(falthu in hindi) =>means waste which is not correct(lie)
0 0

by kruz

fallacious - misleading and fall from height.(false,misleading)
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by sansecretcp

fallible
Short Definition : liable to err
Definition
(adj) likely to fail or make errors
Example Sentence
everyone is fallible to some degree

Definition
(adj) wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine
beings
Synonyms : frail , imperfect , weak
Example Sentence
I'm only a fallible human
frail humanity

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fallible
fall+iblle....think of a person who can FALL FOR anything, hence makes mistakes.
21 4

by preetisoni2411

Fallible may be memorized as "Failable" = Likely to fail.
15 2

by deeplogik

a gullible is fallible
2 1

by elixir

fALLIBLE.. read the capital one..e.i; ALLIBLE... A=not... LLIBLE= liable... so its maens not liable tht
means wuld definitely mak some ERROR....
1 3

by torque.167

false bill - > bills liable to make mistake
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by sansecretcp

fallow
Short Definition : (of land) plowed but not sowed (to improve the quality); uncultivated
Definition
(noun) cultivated land that is not seeded for one or more growing seasons

Definition
(adj) left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season
Example Sentence
fallow farmland

Definition
(adj) undeveloped but potentially useful
Example Sentence
a fallow gold market

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fallow
after plowing farmer fallow(fall-low) of money so, he left it without seeding(uncultivated)
24 3

by karatcpm

fallow is like "falo" in hindi (fruit/ripe) so khet ko falne foolne ke liye it has to be left uncultivated..
10 10

by fabregas

callow land
8 8

by kmr.akhil

remember seeds are sown in shalow depth pits.. here fallow - F symbolises False/not makin it Fallow i.e
plowed bt not sowed.
3 2

by avinav

if a Tennis player falls low in ranking, sooner he will be unseeded!
2 0

by dvmodgi

fallow= buffalo, which are used in plowing the soil
1 2

by mhassan

the farmer has alrdy plowed..now he has to FAL LOW to sow the seeds
0 0

by sagar_jhobalia

fallow sounds like shallow... shallow water is inactive!
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by juliah

falsify
Short Definition : make (something written) false by changing
Definition
(verb) make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
Synonyms : distort , garble , warp

Definition
(verb) tamper, with the purpose of deception
Synonyms : cook , fake , fudge , manipulate , misrepresent , wangle
Example Sentence
Fudge the figures
cook the books
falsify the data

Definition
(verb) prove false
Example Sentence
Falsify a claim

Definition
(verb) falsify knowingly
Example Sentence
She falsified the records

Definition
(verb) insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
Synonyms : alter , interpolate

falter
Short Definition : hesitate; weaken in purpose or action; walk or move unsteadily through weakness; N.
Definition
(noun) the act of pausing uncertainly
Synonyms : faltering , hesitation , waver
Example Sentence
there was a hesitation in his speech

Definition
(verb) be unsure or weak
Synonyms : waver
Example Sentence
Their enthusiasm is faltering

Definition
(verb) move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
Synonyms : waver

Definition
(verb) walk unsteadily
Synonyms : bumble , stumble
Example Sentence
The drunk man stumbled about

Definition
(verb) speak haltingly
Synonyms : bumble , stammer , stutter
Example Sentence
The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for falter
32 10

by pinki6

falter is like farter.. who farts a lot.. people hesitate farting in public.. so HESITATE
14 1

by ashishk

FALTER-fall in gutter becoz u feel weak and stumbling while walking
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by himanshu dhumash

failing to utter due to hesitation.
5 2

by bharat.

falter sounds like fati(Hindi)jab kisi ki fatti he tab he or she falter.
1 3

by mrdeps

a faulty person[falter] always hesitates to avoid further faults
1 0

by elixir

'Falter' sounds like 'halter' & girls hesitate when they wear halter!
1 0

by lbst

falt+alter--- we HESITATE to ALTER our FALTS(faults), we are always reluctant to correct some fault
which we have done
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by nikhilparasher

"hindi chor ki dadi mein tinka " Defaulter always hesitate
1 0

by v.ankit

falter- a person who falls while walking loses his momentum.
1 0

by pragati_gupta

Chelsea falter, United flatter in ECL: http://media.smh.com.au/sport/sports-hq/chelsea-falter-united-
flatter-in-ecl-2303077.html
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by roozbeh33

faltu hindi pe wrong person so generally people who commits sin hesitates more waek in spirit
0 0

by saiprasadsetty

Falter sounds like fall..when you fall in front of others you feel hesitated
0 0

by swetha G N

f+alter---->focus altering....changing focus continuously...
0 1

by chaitanyasaranu

fathers hesitate weaken in purpose or action.
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by sansecretcp

fanaticism
Short Definition : excessive zeal; extreme devotion to a belief or cause; N. fanatic; ADJ. fanatic
Definition
(noun) excessive intolerance of opposing views
Synonyms : fanatism , zealotry

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fanaticism
it sounds like fantastic . u say fantastic with lot of zeal
7 1

by gopikrish2000

watching movies about FANATIC is full of zeal
5 8

by himanshu dhumash

the words is synonym to zealot. zeal is praise so zealot is excessive praise or zeal.
5 15

by shaamcs

the fanaticism of aamir khan as a terrorist in movie fanaa
3 3

by sachinism

Fan+ actic= as he is a fan of some phylosophy he is not ready to give up.
2 0

by lakshmihs

Fanaticism is often zeal without knowledge or without a rational basis. John Rayoa
1 2

by shootdemup!

Has fan and ism. Fans have excessive zeal and their policy(ism) is to follow somebody with extreme
devotion.
1 0

by darthganesh

To provide excessive zeal fanatics books were published for engg. students
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by grakee89

fancied
Short Definition : imagined; unreal
Definition
(adj) formed or conceived by the imagination
Synonyms : fabricated , fictional , fictitious
Example Sentence
a fabricated excuse for his absence
a fancied wrong
a fictional character

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fancied
imagine fancy dress competition - becoming something that's not you / real ... you can only imagine to be
that person !
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by khushi5

fancied is similer to fantacy ..which is ur imagination
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by sumi12344

fancier
Short Definition : breeder or dealer of animals; one who has a special interest, as for raising specific
plant or animal
Definition
(noun) a person having a strong liking for something
Synonyms : enthusiast

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fancier
fencier (fancier) --> fence + ier --> one who keeps the animals fenced --> breeder of animals
24 0

by NikhilAgl

fancier -> cier -> bear -> deer - > CR (ciyar is a animal) -> pyar (means love) = one who loves animals
and plants or has spl intrest to breed them !
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by khushi5

one who wants to wear showy(fancy) clothes and has very keen interest in his looks
2 35

by himanshu dhumash

fancier sounds like fancy things. wen we see fancy things we usually get attracted with which we get
excited!!!
2 5

by kirthikian

fancier = "fancy" fancy dresses are sometimes made from animal skin , they are bought from animal
dealer , breeder :)
2 3

by somabrata

Animals are kept inside a fence.
1 2

by shadip

FAN "cied" are very enthusiastic to meet their idols
1 3

by animator

ONE WHO BRINGS FOREIGN CIAR AND BREEDS THEM
1 1

by ranjanron

franchiser for faun.animal dealer.
1 0

by sansecretcp

at a pet shop, owner to a customer pointing at a poodle "Fancy her?"
0 7

by rishib1988

FAN-cier if somebody is a fan of something he tries to keep it or breed it
0 0

by berkeley

fancy + ier >>> we make a collection and keep with us.. it may be animals or anything.. one who keeps
animals like this is BREEDER..
0 0

by RajeshBorkar

fanciful
Short Definition : whimsical; visionary; imaginary; produced by imagination; Ex. fanciful scheme
Definition
(adj) indulging in or influenced by fancy
Synonyms : notional
Example Sentence
a fanciful mind
all the notional vagaries of childhood

Definition
(adj) not based on fact; unreal
Synonyms : imaginary , notional
Example Sentence
the falsehood about some fanciful secret treaties
a small child's imaginary friends
to create a notional world for oneself

Definition
(adj) having a curiously intricate quality
Example Sentence
a fanciful pattern with intertwined vines and flowers

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fanciful
fanciful is full of fancies.
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by aparajita

fancy
Short Definition : imagination (of a whimsical or fantastic nature); capricious liking; V: imagine; be fond
of; ADJ. decorative; elaborate
Definition
(noun) something many people believe that is false
Synonyms : fantasy , illusion , phantasy
Example Sentence
they have the illusion that I am very wealthy

Definition
(noun) a kind of imagination that was held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true
imagination

Definition
(noun) a predisposition to like something
Synonyms : fondness , partiality
Example Sentence
he had a fondness for whiskey

Definition
(verb) imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
Synonyms : envision , figure , image , picture , project , see , visualise , visualize
Example Sentence
I can't see him on horseback!
I can see what will happen
I can see a risk in this strategy

Definition
(verb) have a fancy or particular liking or desire for
Synonyms : go for , take to
Example Sentence
She fancied a necklace that she had seen in the jeweler's window

Definition
(adj) not plain; decorative or ornamented
Example Sentence
fancy handwriting
fancy clothes

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fancy
Rich and fancy people do everything on a whim or fancy because they have the money to afford it.
1 1

by nic42991

fanfare
Short Definition : call by bugles or trumpets; showy display; spectacular public display
Definition
(noun) a gaudy outward display
Synonyms : flash , ostentation

Definition
(noun) (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments
Synonyms : flourish , tucket
Example Sentence
he entered to a flourish of trumpets
her arrival was greeted with a rousing fanfare

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fanfare
it can b understand as FILMFARE AWARDS which cud b done in very showy manner
18 1

by himanshu dhumash

Fanfare - can be read as Fans invite their Heroes by conducting big Fair's
15 3

by roopamakena

Rhymes with fun-fair
5 1

by yogesh_bhavarthi

Boys become fan of fair girls and always put up a showy display of generosity in front of them...
2 1

by NikhilAgl

when bollywood stars such as srk comes to some city.the FAN welcomes them by playing MUSIC and
celebrated their arrival.
1 0

by gdabli

farce
Short Definition : broad comedy; mockery; humorous play full of silly things happening; ADJ. farcical
Definition
(noun) a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
Synonyms : farce comedy , travesty

Definition
(noun) mixture of ground raw chicken and mushrooms with pistachios and truffles and onions and parsley
and lots of butter and bound with eggs
Synonyms : forcemeat

Definition
(verb) fill with a stuffing while cooking
Synonyms : stuff
Example Sentence
Have you stuffed the turkey yet?

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for farce
sounds like FARTS....what a comedy show in which FARTS and farting was basic knack/talent to be
shown.
52 5

by userdce

guys used to say in hindi-PHAAD(FARCE) COMEDY THI YAAR...
4 43

by himanshu dhumash

farce -- face Think of the face of d clown... connect it with comedy and mockery...
2 14

by jothivarman

farce relates to force...a comical situation can sometimes b a forceful hitting...
1 11

by mon_m

"padhe FARCEe beche tel" is proverb with mockery and satire.. you use it to make fun of someone
1 6

by vishal.c.sharma

Face and Arse. Imagine someone saying, "His face is like an arse", its a farce. (Broad comedy, mockery)
0 3

by saketh.theerdha

Far + see + kal ( kal = tommorow ). That means he is making us laugh by showing our far future ...!! ;)
0 0

by abbaraju.pranith
fashion
Short Definition : give shape to; make; Ex. fashion the pot out of clay
Definition
(noun) how something is done or how it happens
Synonyms : manner , mode , style , way
Example Sentence
her dignified manner
his rapid manner of talking
their nomadic mode of existence
in the characteristic New York style
a lonely way of life
in an abrasive fashion

Definition
(noun) characteristic or habitual practice

Definition
(noun) the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior

Definition
(noun) consumer goods (especially clothing) in the current mode

Definition
(verb) make out of components (often in an improvising manner)
Synonyms : forge
Example Sentence
She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks

fastidious
Short Definition : difficult to please; squeamish; fussy; finicky
Definition
(adj) giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
Example Sentence
a fastidious and incisive intellect
fastidious about personal cleanliness

Definition
(adj) having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
Synonyms : exacting
Example Sentence
fastidious microorganisms
certain highly specialized xerophytes are extremely exacting in their requirements

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fastidious
just like ... If your boss is a demanding person he may not leave to you time to eat.Fasting is tedious. So
your boss is fastidious.
56 12

by kmr.akhil

fas(ana) is tidious ..means kisi ko fasana bhut tidious hai. (jangal mein kisi shikar ko FASaney ke liye use
"please" (by bait) karna padta hai. FASana+TEDIOUS=difficult to please=FASTIDIOUS)
21 17

by cat_guru

fussy n tedious.
8 2

by rd

those who FAST, be TIDY (ppl who are more like perfectionists) are DIFFICULT TO BE PLEASED
4 5

by tanay

the word also means very careful in matters of taste...FAST+TEDIOUS....a person who takes tedious
time to eat is fastidious
3 2

by nileshdive

fas(Fussy)tidious: remember like he is tediously fussy about minute details.
3 1

by Sumeet10

FAST + TEDIOUS >>> if u do a tedious work fast, then it will NOT be PERFECTly done.. So its
DIFFICULT TO PLEASE the person for whom we are doing the work..
2 1

by RajeshBorkar

To do a tedious job fast is difficult.
0 2

by vivekharin

It's hard to please someone who's FAST and TEDIOUS at the same time.
0 3

by audipuff

Imagine a child FASTing because it is TIDIOUS to give him food he likes. i.e difficult to please the kid
0 2

by ilarum

fast is what we do to please god n it is difficult or tedious to do. s6 fastidious is difficult to please
0 1

by aparajita

Fasting with LOT OF CARE AND ATTENTION
0 1

by IIT->IIM

(FAS)fussy about (TIDIOUS)tedious details
0 0

by rkhapare

fatalism
Short Definition : belief that events are determined by forces or fates beyond one's control; ADJ.
fatalistic; CF. fatal: causing death
Definition
(noun) a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that
happens is predetermined and inevitable

Definition
(noun) a philosophical doctrine holding that all events are predetermined in advance for all time and
human beings are powerless to change them

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fatalism
fate+alism.. basically fate is determined by force beyond ones control.. hence fatalism.
39 0

by muffisoni

something fatal is deadly or causing death.its everyone's belief that our death is not in our hand and is
determined by the one above us
6 2

by imajeeth

fathom
Short Definition : comprehend; investigate; determine the depth of; N. unit of measurement for the depth
of water
Definition
(noun) a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
Synonyms : fthm

Definition
(noun) (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
Synonyms : fthm

Definition
(verb) come to understand
Synonyms : bottom , penetrate

Definition
(verb) measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
Synonyms : sound

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fathom
shortform of "father or mother"; they always like to see their son working; he may be an invistigator or a
plumber (measure the depth of water) doesn't really matter for them.
22 51

by KM2009

It sounds like Phantom(the comic hero).He was 6 feet tall.So, fathom is a unit of measurement equal to 6
feet.
14 15

by harman_patial

fathom= fat+home if you have a fat home, tax people will come to investigate.
11 1

by karanvirani90

If a new Fat man comes to your home people will investigate who is this person and why is he so fat??
10 4

by vivekharin

fath+omwe have FATH(faith) in OM(religious word), and we UNDERSTAND ITS MEANING
5 1

by nikhilparasher

if a home looks fat, then police men ll try to investigate; determine the depth of that home..
4 8

by astepahead87

fathom -> fat + hom(e) -> you become fat eating home made food and you FATHOM(investigate) the
cause of it
2 2

by NikhilAgl

Phantom: 6 feet tall hero,dives deep in water and finally understands the nature of crimes
1 1

by laaptu

Fathom - my father or mother came to understand that i am a tailor who measure fantom(the great comic
6 feet)
1 0

by Vaibhavit

investigate the castle whether there is a phantom in it or not
0 1

by ayca

fatuous
Short Definition : smugly and unconsciously foolish; inane; silly; N. fatuity, fatuousness
Definition
(adj) devoid of intelligence
Synonyms : asinine , inane , mindless , vacuous

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fatuous
remembles FAT ASS an ass is considered foolish
88 3

by abhi_vaj

focus on 'fat' in this word ..for some foolish people fat people are generally foolish
21 14

by gre_guru

generally fat people in US are foolish!!
7 6

by astepahead87

Fatuous - "Fatu" In hindi Fatu means one who dont have much confidence in doing things. So Fatu is
one who dont have brain(barinless) and foolish, thats why he is not that so confident
6 4

by sagarbudavi

faLtu bolne wala - foolish n insane!
5 8

by avinav

INFATUATED means unintelligently and foolishly in love. Fatuous means unintelligent or foolish.
3 0

by dshefman

fat buddhi meaning stupid..
1 3

by 1.6k

Focus on the FAT in the word, then think of Larry the Cable Guy, who is fat, who makes fatuous
comments, and who seems content with his foolishness.
1 7

by bugmenot

fattu...
1 6

by rishib1988

Fatuous = 'fataha'
1 3

by supradip

fatuous=think of a fellow who becomes fat by eating and does not spend any time to become intelligent;
foolishly self-satisfied
1 3

by ksubbian

FArTuous......what will you call your friend farting frequently??? IDIOT
1 3

by nileshdive

1 1

by dshefman

sounds like farthin.. farthing in crowd is too foolish and silly
0 16

by bluehole

0 5

by MissionGirl2010

FAT-U ous:u gotta b inane asinine to b fat..
0 0

by sagar_jhobalia

fattos hain woh
0 0

by swap.kamble

Fatuous is always worn by stupid & uncultured person.
0 0

by shaktipada

remember those lame-tards in MTV Roadies who call each other fattu instead of Phattu? boy are they
FOOLISH.
0 1

by tonymontana

fauna
Short Definition : animals of a period or region; CF. flora
Definition
(noun) all the animal life in a particular region or period
Synonyms : zoology
Example Sentence
the fauna of China
the zoology of the Pliocene epoch

Definition
(noun) a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
Synonyms : animal , animate being , beast , brute , creature

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fauna
Fauna & Flora sound similarly. Fauna = animals <> Flora = plants
15 1

by kguide

Think of a FAWN. = Animal.
1 1

by audipuff

found na
0 1

by swap.kamble

favoritism
Short Definition : display of partiality toward a favored person
Definition
(noun) an inclination to favor some person or group
Synonyms : favouritism

Definition
(noun) unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
Synonyms : discrimination , favouritism

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for favoritism
the first part of the word is favor...for example wen a lecturer does favor to any student since he/she like
them then he/she is showing partiality to them n thus the meaning!
1 0

by kirthikian

favourite
0 1

by samm.allerston

fawning
Short Definition : courting favor by cringing and flattering; V. fawn: exhibit affection as a dog; seek favor
or attention by obsequiousness
Definition
(adj) attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
Synonyms : bootlicking , obsequious , sycophantic , toadyish

Definition
(adj) attempting to win favor by flattery
Synonyms : bootlicking , sycophantic , toadyish

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fawning
relate it with FAN..imagine of a crazy FAN who ALWAYS TRY TO exhibit his affaction....AND COURT A
favour to be with you whole day by flattering with you..
27 6

by preetisoni2411

fawn~~fauna~~animal ur pet tryin 2 please u 4 u givin it a meal
16 2

by shaktidharreddy

FAWNING --- > fa+wning .....We normally use scent "" fa"" to please a woman rite???...to smell good
Thus the meaning
8 5

by samvel55555

basically it is derived from fagen ..which means REJOICE..so REJOICING about your boss success by
giving him a party..so that he could favour you DURING meetings.
2 1

by preetisoni2411

(faw)ning: Consider the word in bracket only. Faw sounds like Wow... U look at a beautiful girle and say
Wow... I will TRY TO PLEASE HER BY FOLLOWING HER AND TALKING TO HER(obsequiously)
2 5

by sh_kk

fawning (yawning) -> so you are out on a date and you start yawning your gf gets angry and then you try
to please your gf by flattering
2 1

by NikhilAgl

fawn+ing..form..fawn..sounds like fain...means happy and pleased....THINK OF YOUR DOG WHICH IS
FAINED WITH YOU..MEANS HAPPY AND PLEASED.
1 2

by preetisoni2411

If someone is blowing a paper-FAN for you so that you don't feel hot, he/she is trying to FAWN you
0 0

by hwked

faze
Short Definition : disconcert; dismay; embarrass
Definition
(verb) disturb the composure of
Synonyms : enervate , unnerve , unsettle

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for faze
The face turns faze(d) when someone is humiliated.
34 5

by emdmehr

wen u get embarrassed by somebody ur FAC(Z)E colour changes.
6 2

by himanshu dhumash

faze sounds like phase.....so when you faze someone you actuly embarrass them....and getting
embarrass is the worst phase in somebody's life ........
3 6

by preetisoni2411

if you faze someone,i.e disturb their composure, it is shown in their face
1 2

by imajeeth

faze(phas`e) i.e get into trouble , wen in trouble everyone is discomfortable
1 0

by digi123

Faze - Confused :: Haze - Atmospheric moisture, dust, smoke, and vapor that diminishes visibility.....So
You Are Confused.
1 0

by rohan_1985

When FAZEr 150cc passes by you...u will be disturbed ...
1 0

by IIT->IIM

Faiz Fazail is embarrased and dismayed because Rajasthan Royal is the worst IPL team :(
0 0

by friendofafriend

FAZE(R) byk released by yamaha didn't provide much of sales,so it caused a disconcert
0 0

by u.roopesh

faze is close to freeze we can relate them as antonyms faze means disconcert unlike freeze which
meants standstill
0 0

by payalgodhani

Faze - Confused :: Haze - Atmospheric moisture, dust, smoke, and vapor that diminishes visibility.... it
has DISTURBED THE BALANCE OR COMPOSURE OF air...
0 0

by RajeshBorkar

feasible
Short Definition : practical; able to be carried out; practicable
Definition
(adj) capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
Synonyms : executable , practicable , viable , workable

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for feasible
feasible- see EASI - work which are easy are always practical to do.sorry i cheated
2 2

by maheshagurla

feasible- see EASI - work which are easy are always practical to do.it may help you
1 0

by mohit.minocha

feature
Short Definition : distinctive part of the faces (as the eyes or mouth); features: overall appearance of the
face; prominent or distinctive quality; prominent article; film; V: make prominent
Definition
(noun) a prominent attribute or aspect of something
Synonyms : characteristic
Example Sentence
the map showed roads and other features
generosity is one of his best characteristics

Definition
(noun) the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin
Synonyms : lineament
Example Sentence
an expression of pleasure crossed his features
his lineaments were very regular

Definition
(noun) the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater
Synonyms : feature film
Example Sentence
the feature tonight is `Casablanca'

Definition
(noun) a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine
Synonyms : feature article
Example Sentence
they ran a feature on retirement planning

Definition
(noun) (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other
units of the same kind
Synonyms : feature of speech

Definition
(noun) an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles

Definition
(verb) have as a feature
Synonyms : have
Example Sentence
This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France

Definition
(verb) wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
Synonyms : boast , sport
Example Sentence
she was sporting a new hat

febrile
Short Definition : feverish
Definition
(adj) of or relating to or characterized by fever
Synonyms : feverish
Example Sentence
a febrile reaction caused by an allergen

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for febrile
febrile - feeble; the voice of a person becomes feeble when he has fever
33 8

by billa2009

if you travel to kashmir in February via rail( RILE )way you are bound to get fever
28 29

by maheshagurla

fever + ill fever like
12 3

by zabed.akbar

it's derived from latin root FEBRIS which means fever....now febris sounds like february...in february we
are all having fever of love on 14th
5 2

by nileshdive

febrile sounds similar to - feverile -> fever like
4 4

by RDSingh

replace b by v...FEVRILE
1 1

by nileshdive

In the month of FEB he doesnt board a train (RAIL-RILE),coz in that he has chekd a lot of accidents..so if
he travel in train he wil get struck with FEVER...
1 0

by sainareen

fecundity
Short Definition : fertility; fruitfulness; ADJ. fecund: very productive of crops or young
Definition
(noun) the intellectual productivity of a creative imagination
Synonyms : fruitfulness

Definition
(noun) the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring
Synonyms : fertility

Definition
(noun) the quality of something that causes or assists healthy growth
Synonyms : fruitfulness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fecundity
wearing an undi every day, keeps the privates clean thereby assisting in the healthy growth
34 18

by kmr.akhil

relate fecundity to funding!. for our higher studies we will be looking for the professors to fund us,wen
they fund us then it will be fruitful for us
15 2

by kirthikian

Has an UNDa(Egg) in it. Full of UNDAs means full of seeds and hence fertile
6 2

by shadip

fecundity sounds like fertility....
3 13

by varunlobo

fecund=fake+hundi hundi is kept in temples to store money when u place a fake one and take al da
money put by ppl in it it is profitable to u hence fruitful
2 1

by ragha4u

spam
1 0

by NikhilAgl

foetus
1 0

by phalgun007

fecUNDIty- UNDI is produced in abundance and lots of creativity goes in its productivity.so creative
power ,production in evidence.....lol just gave it a try
0 0

by kan

feebleminded
Short Definition : deficient in intelligence; very stupid
Definition
(adj) retarded in intellectual development
Synonyms : backward , half-witted , slow-witted

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for feebleminded
feebleminded: feeble means Kamjor, minded means deemag, yani kamjor deemag wala is feeble minded
2 0

by RKA-CE-9910827111-Delhi

feeble means Lacking strength and minded is added tp it therefore it means lack of strength of mind
1 1

by regalia201

fees bill minded college produce stupid students
0 0

by sansecretcp

feign
Short Definition : pretend
Definition
(verb) make believe with the intent to deceive
Synonyms : affect , dissemble , pretend , sham
Example Sentence
He feigned that he was ill
He shammed a headache

Definition
(verb) make a pretence of
Synonyms : assume , sham , simulate
Example Sentence
She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
he feigned sleep

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for feign
feign(sounds with foreign)foreign ppl always try to decieve our country
24 9

by nihari309

fena hin lena. this advertisement trying to mislead others
17 15

by nagendra.cse

relate feign to fine. wen ur frnd asks "wht is the thing tht is worrying u?". and wen u say FINE(then ur
pretending)....
4 4

by kirthikian

feign -or- f-or-eign? Pretending or really a foreigner?
2 3

by codenamecp

cut it as (f+reign) i.e s.o doing fake reign he is pretending to be ruler
2 3

by saravpreet.302

Just understand the following sentence: We must break the REIGN, of politicians who FEIGN, who think
they are DEIGN.
2 1

by kartikey31

1 3

by savakarv

fe =fee + ign=gin, he pretened that he has bought gin from the fee money
1 2

by omganesh

sounds like fane, when pronounced, rhymes with fake, so one who pretends
1 1

by nikhilparasher

Feign~foreign : ppl(locals) always deceive foreign ppl..
1 0

by jaiganesh

the FINS of a fish PRETEND to be like wings of birds under water
1 0

by joxeusindia

feint
Short Definition : trick; shift; sham blow; feigned attack to draw away defensive action; V.
Definition
(noun) any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)

Definition
(verb) deceive by a mock action
Example Sentence
The midfielder feinted to shoot

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for feint
The boxer was faked out by his opponent's feint. He then fainted because the blow he received was very
strong.
26 8

by nic42991

Relate it to the word feign which means to deceive
7 3

by jk18

David Villa was unable to get a penalty after his pretentious faint during a feint tackle
2 1

by NikhilAgl

FAINT...while playing Table Tennis I made the tubelight FAINT to distract the attention of my opponent
1 1

by nileshdive

"Feign(pretend/fake)"+"Trick"->to deceive and trick people by feigning sth
0 0

by melancholica

faith becomes feint i.e. faithless.
0 0

by shaktipada

felicitous
Short Definition : (of a word or remark) apt; suitably expressed; well chosen
Definition
(adj) exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
Example Sentence
a felicitous speaker

Definition
(adj) marked by good fortune
Synonyms : happy
Example Sentence
a felicitous life
a happy outcome

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for felicitous
felicitous sounds like felicitation... in felicitation the person is praised with SUITABLE, APT , WELL
CHOSEN remarks..
55 14

by kvsharat

this word is derived from FELIX(root word means lucky..happy)..felix is name given to lucky and famous
people.
19 5

by preetisoni2411

yash is a gr8 guy.wenever dat (FEL)la (cit)s with (us), we all hav a HAPPY time
10 4

by makardhwaj

Felicity is delightful and appropriate for a TV show.
2 4

by Marise

The music band was aptly and well chosen as the winner for the award and I can still recall him
exclamating "FELicia IS IT (o)US??"
2 0

by NikhilAgl

felicitous people are well chosen people they causes you sit in the felicitation
2 0

by quantum_killer

fell in love sit and proposed.(well expressed and well chosen)
1 0

by sansecretcp

like popes and saints..who thoughts are always apt, and suitably well chosen.
0 17

by preetisoni2411

After results i felt(fel) that in Indian Chemical Institute(ici) i can sit(cit) with my friends(us) who got
selected last year in counseling that whay I am very much happy.
0 0

by shaktipada

propitious:- pro means favorable circumstances,iti means industrial training institute, ous means us i.e
industrial training institue is in favor of us we will get the tender, for that we are happy.
0 0

by shaktipada

felicity
Short Definition : happiness; appropriateness (of a remark, choice, etc.); quality of being felicitous
Definition
(noun) pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
Synonyms : felicitousness

Definition
(noun) state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
Synonyms : happiness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for felicity
felicity seems very like facility. If one gets all facility (s)he must be very happy. Thus felicity may stand for
happiness or some thing producing happiness
28 0

by prosun

feli-city = Pheli - City so if a villager comes for the first time to a city, he is very happy,,,
7 0

by saurabhkumar87

I FEEL LIKE LICKING her TITTIES.
2 1

by Jackery

felicity= feel+ lic= its so pleasing that i am feeling like licking it (finger licking):)
1 5

by lakshmihs

Full city in happy mood ...!!
1 0

by abbaraju.pranith

Finally you fell in newyork city. Appropriate place for happiness.
1 0

by sansecretcp

0 3

by savakarv
feline
Short Definition : of a member of the cat family; N.
Definition
(noun) any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractile claws
Synonyms : felid

Definition
(adj) of or relating to cats
Example Sentence
feline fur

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for feline
fell+nine...cats have 9 lives after which they fall.
4 0

by friendofafriend

feline=feminine.. girls usually love cats.. so feline is one of cat family.
1 2

by tune.rock.ug

fell
Short Definition : cut or knock down (a tree or a person); bring down (with a missile)
Definition
(noun) the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
Synonyms : hide

Definition
(noun) seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough
edges
Synonyms : felled seam

Definition
(noun) the act of felling something (as a tree)

Definition
(verb) cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
Synonyms : cut down , drop , strike down
Example Sentence
strike down a tree
Lightning struck down the hikers

Definition
(verb) pass away rapidly
Synonyms : fly , vanish
Example Sentence
Time flies like an arrow
Time fleeing beneath him

Definition
(verb) sew a seam by folding the edges

Definition
(adj) (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
Synonyms : barbarous , brutal , cruel , roughshod , savage , vicious
Example Sentence
a barbarous crime
brutal beatings
cruel tortures
Stalin's roughshod treatment of the kulaks
a savage slap
vicious kicks

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fell
fell has 2 meanings..fell is like i fell down and the other can be remembered like i fell because i was
pushed by dat "cruel" guy and it was deadly.it could ve costed me my life
5 1

by kan

fell=f+(evil)l=evil or violent
1 1

by pramodkalvala

fell-hell;so cruel and deadly
1 2

by mdhineshm

U FELL into into a deadly trap..
1 0

by jaiganesh

felon
Short Definition : person convicted of a grave crime; CF. felony: serious crime
Definition
(noun) someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
Synonyms : criminal , crook , malefactor , outlaw

Definition
(noun) a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail
Synonyms : whitlow

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for felon
Felon ~ fulon devi who was a notorious bandit and involved in many crimes.
29 2

by Aviator

felon = criminal felon - fell + on - the criminal stabbed a person with a sharp knife and the victim fell on
the floor.
24 4

by aniruddha_chaudhari

felon->melon->watermelon-> red-> blood->crime
7 5

by jay_gandhi

fellow+no he can't be my fellow because he is felon.
6 3

by userdce

felon sounds like fellow ... dirty fellow (who is a crook ,criminal...)
1 1

by kundana.shrali

felon rhymes with villain
1 2

by massb

5 guys fel on her is a serious crime.
1 0

by sansecretcp

Do you remember Hellon in hindi movie.She always commited serious crime in the movie
0 2

by ksameer_coep

felon = fell rhymes like hell +on so..when one did serious crime one will go to..hell
0 1

by kranthig

felon sounds like villon...
0 0

by sai spandana

feral
Short Definition : (of an animal) not domestic; wild
Definition
(adj) wild and menacing
Synonyms : ferine , savage
Example Sentence
a pack of feral dogs

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for feral
feral , we can remember like fear+all =>we all will fear seeing a wild animal.
52 1

by bhargavipsk

feral: For Sake of memorizing let think it as beral means cat in bangla. Beral is domestic but feral is not
Domestic. May be feral is some other creature like beral.
10 28

by prosun

it sounds like fural ie (furious) means anger, wild .
7 2

by gopikrish2000

Everyone fears non-domestic, wild animals
1 5

by yogesh_bhavarthi

feral= fate haal..in an untamed state
1 2

by Nishu22

Its not fair to domesticate all wild animal
0 3

by ksameer_coep

Always firna(rome Around) is not domestic behaviour.
0 2

by vivekharin

(eral in tamil means kidney)kidney of wild animal.
0 0

by sansecretcp

ferment
Short Definition : agitation; commotion(noisy and excited activity); unrest (of a political kind); V. produce
by fermentation; undergo fermentation; cause (a state of trouble)
Definition
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
Synonyms : agitation , fermentation , tempestuousness , unrest
Example Sentence
the political ferment produced new leadership
social unrest

Definition
(noun) a substance capable of bringing about fermentation

Definition
(noun) a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances;
especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
Synonyms : fermentation , fermenting , zymolysis , zymosis

Definition
(verb) be in an agitated or excited state
Example Sentence
The Middle East is fermenting
Her mind ferments

Definition
(verb) work up into agitation or excitement
Example Sentence
Islam is fermenting Africa

Definition
(verb) cause to undergo fermentation
Synonyms : work
Example Sentence
We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content
The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats

Definition
(verb) go sour or spoil
Synonyms : sour , turn , work
Example Sentence
The milk has soured
The wine worked
The cream has turned--we have to throw it out

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ferment
Ferment = firm + end, firm means stable , ferment brings end to firmness.
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by Aviator

fermant=german+t,the germans brought the whole world to a state of unrest during world war II
7 3

by regalia201

when ferment-ation takes place, things gets spoiled, state of trouble and violence
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by nikhilparasher

fermentation
Short Definition : chemical reaction that splits complex organic compounds; unrest; agitation
Definition
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
Synonyms : agitation , ferment , tempestuousness , unrest
Example Sentence
the political ferment produced new leadership
social unrest

Definition
(noun) a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances;
especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
Synonyms : ferment , fermenting , zymolysis , zymosis
ferocious
Short Definition : fierce; violent; N. ferocity
Definition
(adj) marked by extreme and violent energy
Synonyms : fierce , furious , savage
Example Sentence
a ferocious beating
fierce fighting
a furious battle

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ferocious
we can relate this word to FURIOUS..any one who gets furious VERY OFTEN TURNS VIOLENT.
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by preetisoni2411

FIREocious...a person having in his blood to kill people is violent
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by nileshdive

ferret
Short Definition : drive or hunt out of hiding; hunt with ferrets; drive out (as from a hiding place); expel;
uncover or discover by searching; Ex. ferret out the secret; N. small fierce animal which catches rats and
ra
Definition
(noun) musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct
Synonyms : black-footed ferret , mustela nigripes

Definition
(noun) domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits

Definition
(verb) hound or harry relentlessly

Definition
(verb) hunt with ferrets

Definition
(verb) search and discover through persistent investigation
Synonyms : ferret out
Example Sentence
She ferreted out the truth

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ferret
Ferret is also an animal that looks like a large rat. There was a ferret in my house so we hunted it out of
its hiding place so as to kill it.
37 3

by nic42991

ferret sounds like for+rat == i want rat== so hunt it...search for it and hunt it
24 4

by arunpeddi

ferret = fair + rate on any item can only be found by a good determined search---other---She tried to
ferret out their secret
9 7

by rusha

Ferret sounds like Fire Rat out of its hiding
5 2

by bhagav.phani

FERRARI+GET...in order to get ferrari, i ferreeted coz the car is just awesome...you can't resist it
1 1

by nileshdive

ferret => fire out...she fired out the secret...!!!
1 0

by sravan1411

fed on rat and rabbit ->ferret
1 0

by sansecretcp

ferret rhymes with secret.so imagine that someone wants to hunt out a secret
0 0

by berkeley

fertile
Short Definition : producing many young, fruits, or seeds; (of land) producing good crops; V. fertilize
Definition
(adj) capable of reproducing

Definition
(adj) intellectually productive
Synonyms : fecund , prolific
Example Sentence
a prolific writer
a fecund imagination

Definition
(adj) bearing in abundance especially offspring
Synonyms : prolific
Example Sentence
flying foxes are extremely prolific
a prolific pear tree

Definition
(adj) marked by great fruitfulness
Synonyms : fat , productive , rich
Example Sentence
fertile farmland
a fat land
a productive vineyard
rich soil

fervent
Short Definition : ardent; zealous; hot
Definition
(adj) characterized by intense emotion
Synonyms : ardent , fervid , fiery , impassioned , perfervid , torrid
Example Sentence
ardent love
an ardent lover
a fervent desire to change society
a fervent admirer
fiery oratory
an impassioned appeal
a torrid love affair

Definition
(adj) extremely hot
Synonyms : fervid
Example Sentence
the fervent heat...merely communicated a genial warmth to their half-torpid systems
set out...when the fervid heat subsides

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fervent
fervent/fervid both can be remembered by February -specifically Feb14 when youngsters are quite
emotional regarding V-Day.
29 1

by userdce

ferv ..relate it with the word farvari (in hindi) means february... people born in february are very hot
21 19

by preetisoni2411

Good servents are devoted which means they are fervent
4 2

by Tapasya

fervent the servant was really hot
3 6

by sat_jag

fever .. aazadi ka bukhar(fever) is hot, zelous,
1 6

by digi123

fervent sounds like furnace which is hot
1 2

by mrdeps

it is seems like fever so when we get fever our body becomes too hot....
1 0

by swetha G N

vent is like a chimney from which hot gases come out ..so fervent means extremely hot
0 2

by mihir89rd

fervid
Short Definition : ardent; zealous; hot
Definition
(adj) characterized by intense emotion
Synonyms : ardent , fervent , fiery , impassioned , perfervid , torrid
Example Sentence
ardent love
an ardent lover
a fervent desire to change society
a fervent admirer
fiery oratory
an impassioned appeal
a torrid love affair

Definition
(adj) extremely hot
Synonyms : fervent
Example Sentence
the fervent heat...merely communicated a genial warmth to their half-torpid systems
set out...when the fervid heat subsides

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fervid
fer-fur vid-video video with girls in furs =extremely hot
22 3

by me04b073

girls in video (movies) are generally shown passionate for fur
3 4

by friendofafriend

FERgie (black eyed peas) in VIDeo ==> HOT
3 5

by mustanggt800

fervid = favor
1 11

by pateheo

you are viewing a video(ferVID) which is very emotional.. and making you cry like hell..
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by Administrator

Root vi means life.. So read as fer-for vid-live. When u are passionate about something, u have
something to live for
0 0

by Walkingdictionary

Fervid = Fer ( again) + V + Id; Again We have to show id that why we have become hot in angry.
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by shaktipada

fervor
Short Definition : glowing ardor; intensity of feeling; quality of being fervent or fervid; zeal; intense heat
Definition
(noun) feelings of great warmth and intensity
Synonyms : ardor , ardour , fervency , fervidness , fervour , fire
Example Sentence
he spoke with great ardor

Definition
(noun) the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
Synonyms : excitation , excitement , fervour , inflammation
Example Sentence
his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled
he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fervor
Fervor - relate it to exam fever. U become so much ardent and enthusiastic to study for that one night to
get good marks.. U have an intense feeling to study.. Hope this helps
28 3

by Manikandan J

RELATE FERVOR TO fever-BODY BECOMES WARM & AND YOU GET warm attention when u have
fever
14 2

by viren

fever sounds like for her... You have intensity of feeling for your girlfriend/wife..
3 1

by vedantb

fervor sound like fervary (Hindi month) hot month
1 5

by mrdeps

close to favor
0 5

by mon_m

sounds like fever. Think BIEBER FEVER
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by soomin_kang
fester
Short Definition : rankle; produce irritation or resentment; (of a cut or wound) generate pus or rot; Ex.
His insult festered in my mind for days.
Definition
(noun) a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus
Synonyms : suppurating sore

Definition
(verb) ripen and generate pus
Synonyms : maturate , suppurate
Example Sentence
her wounds are festering

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fester
rhymes with pester ... so if you pester someone they will get festered, meaning irritated.
54 2

by imajeeth

fest+er...fest(fist)..hit somebody with your close fist until blood comes out and if it is left untreated it wil
become a sore and than a pus..........
15 2

by preetisoni2411

Some one keeps pestering you to go faster , faster , faster , faster, faster, faster... (see now ur angry ) ;)
4 1

by vivekharin

If you foster a sore, it will become fester.
3 0

by amrankuet

sore pestered becomes festered
2 0

by ksubbian

fester sounds like blister that oozes pus and causes irritation
2 0

by mihir89rd

fester ->wasted feast giving rotten smell, its look like pus in wound.
0 0

by sansecretcp

festive
Short Definition : joyous; celebratory; relating to a feast or festival
Definition
(adj) offering fun and gaiety
Synonyms : festal , gay , merry
Example Sentence
a festive (or festal) occasion
gay and exciting night life
a merry evening

fetter
Short Definition : shackle; restrict the freedom of; N. chain or shackle for the foot of a prisoner; CF. foot
Definition
(noun) a shackle for the ankles or feet
Synonyms : hobble

Definition
(verb) restrain with fetters
Synonyms : shackle

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fetter
when divided fett+er....fett sounds like FEET....SO your feets are tied with something like a chain .....and
thus you restrained to go somewhere ....but basically (this word is derived from Middle English word feter,
from Old English; akin to Old Eng
41 4

by preetisoni2411

fetter soundslike(shutter) when a shutter is closed..then nothin can go out of it
22 5

by nihari309

fetter = feet tier i.e. used to tie feet...
15 1

by coolgal82

it sounds like fatter, fatter people are restricted to eat junk food
2 1

by siriya.shekhar

fetter = FEET + TETHER.
2 3

by mit006

it sounds something like the bird is trying to futter but u have fetterred
2 1

by rashirishi

from Old English; akin to Old English ft hence foot ..so feet are tied with some chains.. so something
that confines or restrains you doing something...)
1 7

by preetisoni2411

I have fretted for years over taking the GRE making me feel shackled and put in chains, restrained from
going to Grad School!
1 3

by Marise

it's very difficult to fetter a fat man
1 3

by mrdeps

Fetter~Fatter : Ur growin FATTER day by day..hence restrictin ur movement by eatin more
food(shackle)..
1 0

by jaiganesh

fetter seems like something wore something in the feet >>> some shackle in the feet that restricts us...
0 1

by RajeshBorkar

fetter sounds like FATtter. As one gets fatter, they are RESTRICTED in what physical activities they can
accomplish.
0 1

by Suikurai

fett (feet) er (her)- her feet were in shackles
0 1

by Walkingdictionary

feud
Short Definition : bitter prolonged quarrel (usually between two peoples or families); V. CF. Romeo and
Juliet; CF. feudal, feudalism
Definition
(noun) a bitter quarrel between two parties

Definition
(verb) carry out a feud
Example Sentence
The two professors have been feuding for years

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for feud
sounds like 'Fuel'.. so sme1 keeps adding fuel to the quarrel and it becomes a 'prolonged quarrel'.
19 1

by avinav

feud = forefathers + dispute + in the funeral of dad
1 2

by sachinism

FUEL+DUEL
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by tapobratabag

fiasco
Short Definition : total failure; CF. bottle
Definition
(noun) a sudden and violent collapse
Synonyms : debacle

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fiasco
fiasco(fia+sco)fia ,imagine as fiat car,and sco as skoda car. both these car traveling in opposite dirction
collapse when met wid an accdnt
28 11

by amritagarwal

Fiasco = Psycho. If you are psycho, more possibility that you fail.
13 1

by supradip

If FIAt tries to race with SCOda it will FAIL
4 0

by ilarum

CWG 2010 were a total fiasco.
2 0

by gauravwidhani

fee+ask,,a student asks his fee back for his failure
1 0

by bharatinuguri

remember Corporate movie... Bipasha was arrested in the Cold Drink pesticide project failure scam.. she
was held for failure of t project..
1 1

by RajeshBorkar

fail in cisco exam
1 0

by SAHADAT

f-IAS-co I tried for IAS and failed completely
1 0

by ipavan57

The show was a fiasco - the lights wouldn't work
0 9

by ksameer_coep

fee+ask.... ur principal asks u for more fee if u FAIL
0 1

by prashant singla

fiat
Short Definition : command; arbitrary order; Ex. presidential fiat; CF. let it be done
Definition
(noun) a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or
judge)
Synonyms : decree , edict , order , rescript
Example Sentence
a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fiat
"fiat" is such a good car that it has a "command" on the other cars :)
12 2

by somabrata

you are a military "command"er and yur awarded a fiat palio
6 7

by nikhilsuhas

Fiat rhymes with fill that( Fi=Fill at=that). Your teacher told you to fill that. So its a command.
2 0

by amrankuet

maruthi give commanding orders for fiat diesel engine to fit in swift
1 0

by sansecretcp

Imagine a fiat in which a commander is giving command.(This i am talking about around 30-40 years
nowadays they travel by cycle only). ;)
0 7

by vivekharin

Military order is to be always fit.
0 0

by shadip

"fiat" rhymes with fire. "This is an order.", a general said.
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by eric0109

fickle
Short Definition : changeable (in affections or friendship); faithless
Definition
(adj) marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
Synonyms : volatile
Example Sentence
fickle friends
a flirt's volatile affections

Definition
(adj) liable to sudden unpredictable change
Synonyms : erratic , 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

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fickle
imagine you are in a grocery shop. you need to select a PICKLE bottle . there are so many varieties of
pickle there so ur FICKLE (changing mind) about which one to buy
22 3

by arulmozhi

you tickle your gf and she kicks you hard at the main point... you start to doubt if she is faithless and
changeable... lol
6 3

by NikhilAgl

FEES...fees of engineering colleges are constantly changing and kal fee kya hogi no one can predict...
2 5

by nileshdive

Fickle rhymes with Firal(hindi).firal can change his mind anytym beacuse he is considered a bit cracked
mind
2 1

by iima.ankit

when he saw a million nickels, his friendship[ for his friend fickled.
1 3

by friendofafriend

some use our friendship as pickle and throw us when we are not needed.(faithless)
1 0

by sansecretcp

sounds like flicker,which means changing suddenly
0 1

by nikhilparasher

pickle changed itself to fickle so fast,so it is changeable and can't be trusted to be eaten
0 0

by laaptu

fictitious
Short Definition : imaginary; non-existent; purposely invented to deceive; untrue; Ex. fictitious
name/boyfriend; CF. fictional
Definition
(adj) formed or conceived by the imagination
Synonyms : fabricated , fancied , fictional
Example Sentence
a fabricated excuse for his absence
a fancied wrong
a fictional character

Definition
(adj) adopted in order to deceive
Synonyms : assumed , false , fictive , pretended , put on , sham
Example Sentence
an assumed name
an assumed cheerfulness
a fictitious address
fictive sympathy
a pretended interest
a put-on childish voice
sham modesty

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fictitious
Fiction
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by nic42991

fidelity
Short Definition : loyalty; accuracy
Definition
(noun) accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal

Definition
(noun) the quality of being faithful
Synonyms : faithfulness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fidelity
look for the root word fid...means faith, belief..so words like fidelity, confide, diffident, bonafide,
fiduciary..all have fid in it and all these words are related to involving trust or faith, similarly fidelity..
49 0

by preetisoni2411

agar tum apni wife par "fida" hoge toh phir tum loyal hoge
14 4

by digi123

(federal bank)fedal bank is loyal, faithful and accurate interest bank.
1 1

by sansecretcp

fiend
Short Definition : evil spirit; devil
Definition
(noun) a cruel wicked and inhuman person
Synonyms : demon , devil , monster , ogre

Definition
(noun) an evil supernatural being
Synonyms : daemon , daimon , demon , devil

Definition
(noun) a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
Synonyms : fanatic
Example Sentence
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fiend
not a friend..
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by 1.6k

friend ~ FIEND; friend is good and fiend is devil
4 0

by namaskar

person without a 'R'elation is not a f'R'iend..so fiend!!
4 0

by mayur.rambhia

feind..sounds like the end. so in bollywood movies devil or evil vanished in the end. so the end of feind.
2 6

by studyabroad.us

Construct as Friend end.Most of the time when friendship ends then the person acts like devil upon us.
2 0

by vivekharin

Fire end lives of people are devil, evil spirit.
1 0

by sansecretcp

figment
Short Definition : invention; something invented; imaginary thing; Ex. figment of your imagination
Definition
(noun) a contrived or fantastic idea
Example Sentence
a figment of the imagination

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for figment
"figure+mental" so the figures in ur mind are "imaginary"... ur "thoughts" or "ideas"....
34 1

by studyabroad.us

Figment > Pigment; When you envisage, you use unlimited colors.
7 4

by rizvi

figment sound som wat lik filament... of bulb.... was an INVENTION by Thomas Alwa Edison.....may be
this mnemonic helps u....
6 0

by torque.167

injured ligament needs a figment of medical science to be cured...
2 0

by NikhilAgl

figment: contrive,design artificially etc figure maintain karane keliye kareen figment[design,plan]/contrives
new idea
1 7

by sybarite

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by studyabroad.us

figment is something imaginary.think that you made a figure(fig) from your menatal.
0 0

by gdabli

figurative
Short Definition : not literal but metaphorical; using a figure(impression) of speech
Definition
(adj) (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech
Synonyms : nonliteral
Example Sentence
figurative language

Definition
(adj) consisting of or forming human or animal figures
Synonyms : figural
Example Sentence
a figural design
the figurative art of the humanistic tradition

figure
Short Definition : written symbols; number; amount represented in numbers; outline or silhouette of a
thing or human body; person (well-known); impression; diagram; pattern; group in a dance; Ex. figure of
speech; V. ca
Definition
(noun) a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
Synonyms : fig
Example Sentence
the area covered can be seen from Figure 2

Definition
(noun) alternative names for the body of a human being
Synonyms : anatomy , bod , build , chassis , flesh , form , frame , human body , material body ,physical
body , physique , shape , soma
Example Sentence
Leonardo studied the human body
he has a strong physique
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

Definition
(noun) one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
Synonyms : digit
Example Sentence
0 and 1 are digits

Definition
(noun) a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)
Example Sentence
he made a figure of Santa Claus

Definition
(noun) a well-known or notable person
Synonyms : name , public figure
Example Sentence
they studied all the great names in the history of France
she is an important figure in modern music

Definition
(noun) a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape

Definition
(noun) an amount of money expressed numerically
Example Sentence
a figure of $17 was suggested

Definition
(noun) the impression produced by a person
Example Sentence
he cut a fine figure
a heroic figure

Definition
(noun) the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
Synonyms : number
Example Sentence
he had a number of chores to do
the number of parameters is small
the figure was about a thousand

Definition
(noun) language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
Synonyms : figure of speech , image , trope

Definition
(noun) a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out
against a ground

Definition
(noun) a decorative or artistic work
Synonyms : design , pattern
Example Sentence
the coach had a design on the doors

Definition
(noun) a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating
Example Sentence
she made the best score on compulsory figures

Definition
(verb) judge to be probable
Synonyms : calculate , count on , estimate , forecast , reckon

Definition
(verb) be or play a part of or in
Synonyms : enter
Example Sentence
Elections figure prominently in every government program
How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?

Definition
(verb) imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
Synonyms : envision , fancy , image , picture , project , see , visualise , visualize
Example Sentence
I can't see him on horseback!
I can see what will happen
I can see a risk in this strategy

Definition
(verb) make a mathematical calculation or computation
Synonyms : calculate , cipher , compute , cypher , reckon , work out

Definition
(verb) understand
Example Sentence
He didn't figure her

figurine
Short Definition : small ornamental statuette(very small statue)
Definition
(noun) a small carved or molded figure
Synonyms : statuette

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for figurine
Jab raavan shivji ki statue ko leke ja raha tha tab use urin karne ka mood kiya.so he handed the statue to
a local figure nd went to urinate
4 4

by iima.ankit

figurine= figure+in+e(electronic). in electronics, the figures(devices) are so small now and IC s look like
ornament. so,finally "a little figure with ornament"
3 2

by zamil

Inna (chota) sa figure..
1 14

by 1.6k

Small statue with ornaments made of uranium.
1 0

by sansecretcp

filch
Short Definition : steal (things of small value)
Definition
(verb) make off with belongings of others
Synonyms : abstract , cabbage , hook , lift , nobble , pilfer , pinch , purloin , snarf , sneak , swipe

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for filch
fil(fill)+ch(cheese) --> Lord Krishna filled cheese in his bag which is 'STOLEN'
47 2

by arunnr

for potter fans.. Argus Filch looks like a thief -> steal
24 5

by namaskar

fil(fal in hidni) + ch(churana in hindi)= to steal (churana) petty things like fruits (fal), guys gotta kno some
hindi for this.
13 9

by pandeconscious

The robber filled his home with filched items.
4 17

by nic42991

Who's filched my pencils?
0 12

by ksameer_coep

she FILed her CHeap purse w/ only a handfull of the coins
0 2

by kayla2010

filial
Short Definition : pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter; Ex. filial respect
Definition
(adj) designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation

Definition
(adj) relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring
Example Sentence
filial respect

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for filial
Phil and Al (can be names of children, therfore it is pertaining to a son or daughter - definition)
22 38

by nic42991

FEELial....people for whom u have feelings are your offsprings...
14 4

by nileshdive

filial=fill+all or fulfil==> children fulfil all the duties of their parents
11 0

by sagardoshi63

filial rhymes with 'feel for ur laal'.In hindi laal means ur children.so filial
4 0

by iima.ankit

filial=fill+all or fulfil==> children fulfil all the duties of their parents
3 0

by sagardoshi63

filial -- Concentrate on LAL This is a common nick name for kids (Beta, mere lal). So befitting a son
2 1

by ilarum

sonds lke feel loyal... some children dont feel loyal to their parents and hence forget their filial obligations
towards their parents' wishes
2 0

by NikhilAgl

it sounds like film + illal(illegal) ie some films(A rated) r illegal to children
1 17

by gopikrish2000

filibuster
Short Definition : block legislation or prevent action in a lawmaking body by making very slow long
speeches; N; freebooter
Definition
(noun) a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she)
opposes
Synonyms : filibusterer

Definition
(noun) (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

Definition
(verb) obstruct deliberately by delaying

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for filibuster
something that is filled to burst the final outcome (which delays the outcome)
24 3

by mailtosuka

fili(fill)-buster...anything filled will block something.therefore word=block-buster(usually action movies are
block buster hit movies).....therefore block action by making long speeches
19 28

by kruthika

film-block-buster delays release of other movies
7 8

by deepster89

filibuster they fill the speech with bursts.
1 7

by Administrator

In most college fests between two major events fillers are put to waste time...
1 2

by deepakkinni

its related to inhibiting a bill.. so it can be considered as BILL + BUSTER
1 0

by Sandeep_15

Image: chamber filled with busted brains, the gruesome fragments delayed any passing (the room and
the law); while the filibuster wielder still stood and speaking. Story: Other legislators were so bored their
heads exploded.
0 3

by joeyessoe

film makers keep on DELAYING the movie by sayin stupid reasonz..
0 0

by bharathpns

to FILL the time with long speeches to BUST legislative action.
0 0

by xsugrbbyxx

filigree
Short Definition : delicate ornamental lacelike metalwork
Definition
(noun) delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)
Synonyms : filagree , fillagree

Definition
(verb) make filigree, as with a precious metal

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for filigree
nilgiri hills have reservoirs of sme very fine/delicate metals like silver.-- these seems like ornamentations
on INDIA's land.
26 4

by avinav

fili+gree...sounds like filling green color ..when you fill some ornament with green color u must be very
careful ,delicate towards it....
7 0

by kundana.shrali

it sounds like frillyy..
3 2

by 1.6k

GREEN FILLS ( i.e. trees )in the city have become so sparse and rare that they are now considered
filigree
3 4

by sridif

suppose that opposite of filigree is 3rd degree (torture) ... 3rd degree torture is very harsh and hard
punsihment given using (electric ) wires ... but filigree is a very delicate (not hard) and fine ornamentation
done with wire.
2 8

by khushi5

nilgiri s known as queeen of hills ,basicall queens r highly ORNATE !
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by lamrinch

"PHIL(fil) I AGREE this is a very delicate pendant" exclaimed felicia. "The gold filigree is a master piece
of fine art"
1 1

by NikhilAgl

filigree = milli degree, means very delicate
1 1

by mhassan

sounds like bidri that is decorating with metal on utensils
0 0

by mihir89rd

filigree=fully agree..i fully agree its awesome coz of the delicate ,metal like work .
0 0

by kesurocks

the jewel is like Lilly(filigri - sounds like lilly) flower string
0 0

by sansecretcp

filing
Short Definition : particle removed by a file
Definition
(noun) the entering of a legal document into the public record
Example Sentence
he filed a complaint
he filed his tax return

Definition
(noun) a fragment rubbed off by the use of a file

Definition
(noun) the act of using a file (as in shaping or smoothing an object)

Definition
(noun) preservation and methodical arrangement as of documents and papers etc.
Example Sentence
I have some filing to do

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for filing
In auto garage, the mechanic does 'filing' on the part of tire where he finds the puncture. He rubs that
surface & makes it rough. The tool he uses, is called 'file'.
3 1

by gunjanshah

when we walk into a govt office..... we have huge pile of files..... that is the way a govt. store's info
1 2

by kmr.akhil

filth
Short Definition : dirty matter; ADJ. filthy
Definition
(noun) any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
Synonyms : crud , skank

Definition
(noun) the state of being covered with unclean things
Synonyms : dirt , grease , grime , grunge , soil , stain

Definition
(noun) a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse
Synonyms : filthiness , foulness , nastiness

Definition
(noun) an offensive or indecent word or phrase
Synonyms : dirty word , obscenity , smut , vulgarism

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for filth
fill shi(,chinese word ,means shit)=dirty
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by blackboyerking

fill the toilet - filth(dirty matter)
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by sansecretcp

finale
Short Definition : conclusion; concluding part
Definition
(noun) the closing section of a musical composition
Synonyms : coda

Definition
(noun) the temporal end; the concluding time
Synonyms : close , conclusion , finis , finish , last , stopping point
Example Sentence
the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell
the market was up at the finish
they were playing better at the close of the season

Definition
(noun) the concluding part of any performance
Synonyms : close , closing curtain , finis

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for finale
final...le
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by sanmeet

super singer grand final...le
0 0

by sansecretcp

finery
Short Definition : beautiful clothes for a special occasion
Definition
(noun) elaborate or showy attire and accessories

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for finery
fine clothes for party... Worn by a NARI(Woman).
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by 1.6k

Finery -> Fine sarey(saree), beautiful cloths for special occasions.
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by sansecretcp

finesse
Short Definition : delicate skill; V: handle with finesse
Definition
(noun) subtly skillful handling of a situation
Synonyms : delicacy , diplomacy , discreetness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for finesse
fine-ness...
29 0

by 1.6k

finesse- seems like : fine + Chinese, means Chinese people are fine at art...
11 4

by tariq431

Finnish people are finesse in the winter olympics.
2 9

by nic42991

finesse from 'finesse and ferb' is very skillful with delicate stuff
1 0

by rishabh_azrael

(finesse) - Chinese are skillful in art, fight ,food , delicate electronics.
1 0

by sansecretcp

Just like the shampoo finesse
0 0

by usama.awais

finicky
Short Definition : too particular; fussy; difficult to please; too concerned with unimportant details or
quality; Ex. finicky about her food
Definition
(adj) exacting especially about details
Synonyms : finical , fussy , particular , picky
Example Sentence
a finicky eater
fussy about clothes
very particular about how her food was prepared

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for finicky
may sound like PICKY
32 1

by userdce

The finicky little girl didnt eat the FIN of the fish because she thought it was ICKY
21 6

by nic42991

finicky is derived from word fine. A finicky eater always needs fine details about the menu before placing
an order in a restaurant.
11 2

by Administrator

~fine+picky=Finicky: one who picks or is too particular about fine details that are unimportant.
6 0

by rajeev10

finicky= A finicky person wants everything extremely fine, i.e he is too particular.
2 0

by adi_agarwal

difficult to please children by giving a nick cap for a nike cap
1 0

by sansecretcp

Nicky wants everything fine
0 2

by swap.kamble
finish
Short Definition : surface texture; completeness of execution
Definition
(noun) a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
Synonyms : coating , finishing
Example Sentence
the boat had a metallic finish
he applied a coat of a clear finish
when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly

Definition
(noun) the temporal end; the concluding time
Synonyms : close , conclusion , finale , finis , last , stopping point
Example Sentence
the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell
the market was up at the finish
they were playing better at the close of the season

Definition
(noun) a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
Synonyms : cultivation , culture , polish , refinement
Example Sentence
they performed with great polish
I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art

Definition
(noun) the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
Synonyms : destination , goal
Example Sentence
a crowd assembled at the finish
he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view

Definition
(noun) designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
Example Sentence
excitement grew as the finish neared
my horse was several lengths behind at the finish
the winner is the team with the most points at the finish

Definition
(noun) the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)
Example Sentence
booze will be the finish of him
it was a fight to the finish

Definition
(noun) event whose occurrence ends something
Synonyms : conclusion , ending
Example Sentence
his death marked the ending of an era
when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show

Definition
(noun) (wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)
Example Sentence
the wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish

Definition
(noun) the act of finishing
Synonyms : finishing
Example Sentence
his best finish in a major tournament was third
the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause

Definition
(verb) come or bring to a finish or an end
Synonyms : complete
Example Sentence
He finished the dishes
She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree
The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hours

Definition
(verb) finally be or do something
Synonyms : end up , fetch up , finish up , land up , wind up
Example Sentence
He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart
he wound up being unemployed and living at home again

Definition
(verb) have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
Synonyms : cease , end , stop , terminate
Example Sentence
the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed
Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other
My property ends by the bushes
The symphony ends in a pianissimo

Definition
(verb) provide with a finish
Example Sentence
The carpenter finished the table beautifully
this shirt is not finished properly

Definition
(verb) finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table
Synonyms : eat up , polish off
Example Sentence
She polished off the remaining potatoes

Definition
(verb) cause to finish a relationship with somebody
Example Sentence
That finished me with Mary

finished
Short Definition : properly made and complete; Ex. finished product/performance
Definition
(adj) (of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
Example Sentence
a finished product

Definition
(adj) ended or brought to an end
Example Sentence
are you finished?
gave me the finished manuscript

Definition
(adj) (of skills or the products of skills) brought to or having the greatest excellence; perfected
Example Sentence
a dazzling and finished piece of writing
a finished violinist

Definition
(adj) having a surface coating or finish applied
Example Sentence
the finished bookcase costs much more than the unfinished ones

Definition
(adj) brought to ruin
Synonyms : ruined
Example Sentence
after the revolution the aristocracy was finished
the unsuccessful run for office left him ruined politically and economically

finite
Short Definition : limited
Definition
(adj) bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent

Definition
(adj) of verbs; relating to forms of the verb that are limited in time by a tense and (usually) show
agreement with number and person

firebrand
Short Definition : piece of burning wood; hothead; troublemaker; person who stirs up trouble
Definition
(noun) a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
Synonyms : brand

Definition
(noun) someone who deliberately foments trouble
Synonyms : inciter , instigant , instigator , provoker
Example Sentence
she was the instigator of their quarrel

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for firebrand
People who start fires are firebrand.
14 1

by nic42991

fire+brand...brand:band meaning person...so person who sets fire (trouble)
4 4

by sumajaini

if a worker working in a big brand causes a lot of trouble, he will be fired
1 1

by friendofafriend

Brand Ambassadors Of Fire(Trouble,agony,etc..)..
1 0

by jaiganesh

~fire+brand>people who start fire (trouble) are branded as firebrand
0 1

by rajeev10

brand means a symbol made on the body of crimnals, fire + fire=fire means again trouble
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by quantum_killer

fissure
Short Definition : crevice; crack
Definition
(noun) a long narrow depression in a surface
Synonyms : chap , crack , cranny , crevice

Definition
(noun) a long narrow opening
Synonyms : cleft , crack , crevice , scissure

Definition
(noun) (anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes

Definition
(verb) break into fissures or fine cracks

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fissure
fissure - fission, means split the nuclei- so a crack
16 1

by sat_jag

FISAL - there was crack on the road and main FISAL gaya due to that.
12 6

by userdce

fissure is like fis(h)+ure... fishes are narrow and long.. and they have crack like fins..
2 3

by jahnavi89

fit
Short Definition : sudden outburst of an illness or feeling; convulsion caused by epilepsy
Definition
(noun) a display of bad temper
Synonyms : conniption , scene , tantrum
Example Sentence
he had a fit
she threw a tantrum
he made a scene

Definition
(noun) a sudden uncontrollable attack
Synonyms : convulsion , paroxysm
Example Sentence
a paroxysm of giggling
a fit of coughing
convulsions of laughter

Definition
(noun) the manner in which something fits
Example Sentence
I admired the fit of her coat

Definition
(noun) a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
Synonyms : burst
Example Sentence
a burst of applause
a fit of housecleaning

Definition
(verb) be agreeable or acceptable to
Synonyms : accommodate , suit
Example Sentence
This suits my needs

Definition
(verb) be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
Synonyms : go
Example Sentence
This piece won't fit into the puzzle

Definition
(verb) satisfy a condition or restriction
Synonyms : conform to , meet
Example Sentence
Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?

Definition
(verb) make fit
Example Sentence
fit a dress
He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out

Definition
(verb) insert or adjust several objects or people
Example Sentence
Can you fit the toy into the box?
This man can't fit himself into our work environment

Definition
(verb) be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Synonyms : agree , check , correspond , gibe , jibe , match , tally
Example Sentence
The two stories don't agree in many details
The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun

Definition
(verb) conform to some shape or size
Example Sentence
How does this shirt fit?

Definition
(verb) provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Synonyms : equip , fit out , outfit
Example Sentence
The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities

Definition
(verb) make correspond or harmonize
Synonyms : match
Example Sentence
Match my sweater

Definition
(adj) meeting adequate standards for a purpose
Example Sentence
a fit subject for discussion
it is fit and proper that you be there
water fit to drink
fit for duty
do as you see fit to

Definition
(adj) (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
Synonyms : primed , set
Example Sentence
in no fit state to continue
fit to drop
laughing fit to burst
she was fit to scream
primed for a fight
we are set to go at any time

Definition
(adj) physically and mentally sound or healthy
Example Sentence
felt relaxed and fit after their holiday
keeps fit with diet and exercise
fitful
Short Definition : spasmodic; intermittent; irregular
Definition
(adj) occurring in spells and often abruptly
Synonyms : spasmodic
Example Sentence
fitful bursts of energy
spasmodic rifle fire

Definition
(adj) intermittently stopping and starting
Synonyms : interrupted , off-and-on
Example Sentence
fitful (or interrupted) sleep
off-and-on static

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fitful
I am fat and so trousers occasionally fit me fully. So its like sometimes yes and sometimes no.
36 6

by missionabhijeet

Think about someone getting fits.. he does that intermittent action. it comes all of a sudden
12 1

by prash_kimi

if ur thing is fully fit ur pee will be fitful(stopping and starting)
3 2

by nsajan

fit+ful = my trouser doesnt fit fuuly so it interrupt me while i am exercising ,,
1 1

by somabrata

PitBull Singer. He sings only in the beginning or in the end of a song..
1 0

by Torpedox

my trousers are long fit fully till my stomach so it is irregular.
1 0

by sansecretcp

fit of rage!
0 4

by jay_gandhi

fitful = When I will be fully fit then I will work full time, Now I am doing intermittently.
0 0

by shaktipada

flaccid
Short Definition : flabby; lacking firmness; weak; Ex. flaccid muscles
Definition
(adj) drooping without elasticity; wanting in stiffness
Example Sentence
a flaccid penis

Definition
(adj) out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
Synonyms : flabby , soft
Example Sentence
he was too soft for the army
flabby around the middle
flaccid cheeks

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flaccid
sounds like flexi that is flexible
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by rhasan

faila(to spread)+ acid(accid)...so ven d acid spreads it ll corrode things nd ll make dem soft nd flexible.....
12 4

by lovedeepsingh

flaccid = "flacci" <- fleshy you are so fleshy that you are flabby ,, :)
10 1

by somabrata

who doesnt love flaccid breast ;) soft and weak
10 2

by NikhilAgl

Sounds like "placid" (calm)
3 0

by nsajan

FLACCID == If you put Plastic in ACID it becomes weak, and loses firmness
3 1

by ilarum

FLAt and FLAbby
1 5

by nic42991

Flawed accid i.e. acid lacking in strength, vigor or energy. Acid which is not solid and firm
1 3

by ksameer_coep

flacid -> placid-> Dhilla
1 6

by jay_gandhi

your dick in flaccid state measures *** centimeters :P....
1 10

by sidme

flag(grow feeble)+acid=no longer strong(flaccid)
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by rohit.rkg

flag
Short Definition : droop; grow feeble; decline in vigor or strength; ADJ. flagging; CF. unflagging
Definition
(noun) emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

Definition
(noun) a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives
the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
Synonyms : masthead

Definition
(noun) plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of
three petals and three drooping sepals
Synonyms : fleur-de-lis , iris , sword lily

Definition
(noun) a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
Synonyms : signal flag

Definition
(noun) flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
Synonyms : pin

Definition
(noun) stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
Synonyms : flagstone

Definition
(noun) a conspicuously marked or shaped tail

Definition
(verb) communicate or signal with a flag

Definition
(verb) provide with a flag
Example Sentence
Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately

Definition
(verb) droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
Synonyms : droop , sag , swag

Definition
(verb) decorate with flags
Example Sentence
the building was flagged for the holiday

Definition
(verb) become less intense
Synonyms : ease off , ease up , slacken off

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flag
white flag is used to indicate surrender as in a war, a white flag is used to indicate acceptance of defeat.
thus low in vigour, grow feeble
21 1

by fabregas

flag rhymes with sag which means to droop or grow feeble
2 0

by vinu1112

flag sounds lyk slag n slag is a waste material...if u become WEAK then u r considered waste...!!!!
1 3

by bebo

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by vineethyoung

flag = female + leg; If you attack by femal leg then you will be come worsen.
0 2

by shaktipada

flagrant
Short Definition : conspicuously wicked, bad, or offensive; blatant; outrageous
Definition
(adj) conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
Synonyms : crying , egregious , 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

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flagrant
flag + rent --renting the national flag!(No offense meant) It is shocking & scandalous.
98 1

by jothivarman

"flagrant"-split into 'flag'+'rant'. Flag(v) means slow down & rant meant irritated. Therefore when one start
weakening they rant and become offensive.
1 3

by jinnie

lag + rant --running over the national flag!(No offense meant) It is bad or offensive.
0 0

by sansecretcp

flail
Short Definition : beat with or as if with a flail; move wildly; thresh grain by hand; strike or slap; toss
about; N: threshing tool consisting of a stick swinging from the end of a long handle
Definition
(noun) an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing

Definition
(verb) give a thrashing to; beat hard
Synonyms : lam , thrash , thresh

Definition
(verb) move like a flail; thresh about
Synonyms : thresh
Example Sentence
Her arms were flailing

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flail
flail rhymes with fail....if a child fails in his exams, he is beaten hardlyyyy by his parents.
67 1

by imajeeth

flail sounds like jail. in jail the criminals were bashed by the police to get the truth. slap, strike.
3 1

by arulmozhi

"fail+ail" so same as above... the child failed.. n den ailed by his parents... they slapped him...
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by studyabroad.us

flair
Short Definition : talent
Definition
(noun) a natural talent
Synonyms : genius
Example Sentence
he has a flair for mathematics
he has a genius for interior decorating

Definition
(noun) distinctive and stylish elegance
Synonyms : dash , elan , panache , style
Example Sentence
he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer

Definition
(noun) a shape that spreads outward
Synonyms : flare
Example Sentence
the skirt had a wide flare

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flair
Tony Blair has no flair.
24 4

by rhasan

"Flair" = remember the pen company "flair" ,, 'talented' students write with flair pens
12 1

by somabrata

ric flair is talented wrestler
7 0

by sanmeet

flair-- f(l)air- so if u r once fair and so u try to maintain the same old fairness, u need to have talent to
save your colour yourself
1 4

by varunrocks

sounds like solar flair which is a distinctive quality possessed by sun -> Talent and its a style how sun
does its work.
0 0

by vivekharin
flamboyant
Short Definition : ornate; highly elaborate; richly colored; ostentatious; showy; CF. flame
Definition
(noun) showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its
immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana
Synonyms : delonix regia , flame tree , peacock flower , poinciana regia , royal poinciana

Definition
(adj) marked by ostentation but often tasteless
Synonyms : showy , splashy
Example Sentence
a cheap showy rhinestone bracelet
a splashy half-page ad

Definition
(adj) elaborately or excessively ornamented
Synonyms : aureate , florid
Example Sentence
flamboyant handwriting
the senator's florid speech

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flamboyant
flamboyant ~ flame + boy; imagine a boy wearing a T-shirt with pictures of flame on it. will it not be
flamboyant?
19 4

by Administrator

flamboyant="flame" + "boy",, the boy's body is "ornated" with the tatto of flame :)
3 0

by somabrata

flamboyant ~ flame + boy; we have seen FLAMES coming from the BOYS mouth in CIRCUS they
are generally ORNATED and wore RICH COLOURED costumes.
1 1

by lebshah

flashy
Short Definition : showy; gaudy; giving a momentary brilliance
Definition
(adj) tastelessly showy
Synonyms : brassy , cheap , flash , garish , gaudy , gimcrack , loud , meretricious , tacky , tatty ,tawdry , tr
ashy
Example Sentence
a flash car
a flashy ring
garish colors
a gaudy costume
loud sport shirts
a meretricious yet stylish book
tawdry ornaments

Definition
(adj) (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
Synonyms : gaudy , jazzy , showy , sporty

flaunt
Short Definition : display ostentatiously; Ex. ``Honey, if you've got it, flaunt it !''
Definition
(noun) the act of displaying something ostentatiously
Example Sentence
his behavior was an outrageous flaunt

Definition
(verb) display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
Synonyms : flash , ostentate , show off , swank
Example Sentence
he showed off his new sports car

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flaunt
flaunt ->Friend's aunt; my Friend's aunt always flaunts.
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by rhasan

flamboyant(showy) aunt
9 0

by faysal1857

flaunt="flatter"+"aunt" ,, aunty flattered uncle by displaying herself ostentatiously
3 0

by somabrata

flaunt = fla (flash)+ aunt (aunty)= aunty flaunts her bounty
2 0

by chandankala

Aunt is trying to flat everyone by show off and her looks,display
2 0

by saker

Flaunt and flirt are somewhat similar. People tend to flirt with people who flaunt.
1 0

by anonymous1024

Shambles sounds like scrambles, DISORDER.
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by nascent

flay
Short Definition : strip off skin; plunder; remove the skin from; criticize harshly
Definition
(verb) strip the skin off

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flay
to eat LAY's(chips) we need to strip off its cover
23 6

by nsajan

F**K+LAY....if you find your girlfriend F**King and LAYING with someone, you will criticize her
severely.......
9 1

by nileshdive

flay sounds very similar to play. His skin flayed when he fell down while playing cricket.
8 0

by prosun

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by lovedeepsingh

for making LAYS chips,have to flay potatoes,strip potato skin
6 1

by SilverLines

when we removed skin (E) of LEAFY vegetable it becomes LAFY which when solved becomes FLAY
1 6

by chandankala

when you FILLET(pronounced FIL-AY) a fish, you strip off the skin.
1 1

by dshefman

if u call any one a lay man he will definately end up beating u...
0 1

by u.roopesh

FLAY RHYMES LIKE PLAY..THE KING ORDERED THE SOLDIERS TO FLAY THE SKIN OF THE
OPPONENTS
0 0

by kranthig

flay sounds like fla i.e to remove something;
0 0

by shaktipada

fleck
Short Definition : spot; mark with flecks; N: small mark or spot
Definition
(noun) a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
Synonyms : bit , chip , flake , scrap
Example Sentence
a bit of rock caught him in the eye

Definition
(noun) a small contrasting part of something
Synonyms : dapple , maculation , patch , speckle , spot
Example Sentence
a bald spot
a leopard's spots
a patch of clouds
patches of thin ice
a fleck of red

Definition
(verb) make a spot or mark onto
Synonyms : blob , blot , spot
Example Sentence
The wine spotted the tablecloth

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fleck
rhymes with speck meaning a dot or small spot
19 3

by imajeeth

If in a FLOCK of sth like say goats,a man comes in between, he will be visible distinctly ,, like a spot...
Syn:dapple, dot, flake, freckle, jot, mark, particle, speck, speckle, spot, streak..
6 2

by gatz_funky

fleece
Short Definition : wool coat of a sheep; V: shear the fleece from; rob by a trick; swindle; plunder
Definition
(noun) the wool of a sheep or similar animal

Definition
(noun) tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
Synonyms : sheepskin

Definition
(noun) a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing

Definition
(noun) outer coat of especially sheep and yaks
Synonyms : wool

Definition
(verb) rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Synonyms : gazump , hook , overcharge , pluck , plume , rob , soak , surcharge

Definition
(verb) shear the wool from
Synonyms : shear
Example Sentence
shear sheep

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fleece
colleges are PLUNDERING in the form of FLEECE(FEES) and capitation
17 7

by imajeeth

1.flee+ce.. A robber fleed(ran away)so fast that noone could see him 2.plunder......later robber regretted
on the same n said,"i committed a blunder by plundering.
11 0

by aniruddha_chaudhari

fleece(noun)-- fly+ice ,, because of the coldness of flying ice in mountain "sheep has wool coat" in his
body
6 0

by somabrata

Bank robbers were gunned down by POLICE who FLEECED money.
1 0

by NikhilAgl

someone who flee(fleece)will have already plunder someone
0 0

by davideel

fleece = fly + ice; Fly on ice with wearing jackets
0 0

by shaktipada
fleet
Short Definition : fast; rapid; N. ADJ. fleeting: passing quickly; ephemeral
Definition
(noun) group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

Definition
(noun) group of motor vehicles operating together under the same ownership

Definition
(noun) a group of steamships operating together under the same ownership

Definition
(noun) a group of warships organized as a tactical unit

Definition
(verb) move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
Synonyms : dart , flit , flutter
Example Sentence
The hummingbird flitted among the branches

Definition
(verb) disappear gradually
Synonyms : blow over , evanesce , fade , pass , pass off
Example Sentence
The pain eventually passed off

Definition
(adj) moving very fast
Synonyms : swift
Example Sentence
fleet of foot
the fleet scurrying of squirrels
a swift current
swift flight of an arrow
a swift runner

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fleet
cool cabs are fleet taxi operated service.
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by enigmatic.lucifer

fleet sounds like defeat ven u want 2 defeat some1 u have 2 run 'fast'
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by sai spandana

flick
Short Definition : light stroke as with a whip; V: move with a light quick blow; strike with a light quick blow
(as from a whip); Ex. flick the switch
Definition
(noun) a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)
Example Sentence
he gave it a flick with his finger
he felt the flick of a whip

Definition
(noun) a short stroke

Definition
(noun) a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion
of continuous movement
Synonyms : film , motion picture , motion-picture show , movie , moving picture , moving-picture
show , pic , picture , picture show
Example Sentence
they went to a movie every Saturday night
the film was shot on location

Definition
(verb) flash intermittently
Synonyms : flicker
Example Sentence
The lights flicked on and off

Definition
(verb) look through a book or other written material
Synonyms : flip , leaf , riff , riffle , thumb
Example Sentence
He thumbed through the report
She leafed through the volume

Definition
(verb) cause to move with a flick
Synonyms : flip
Example Sentence
he flicked his Bic

Definition
(verb) throw or toss with a quick motion
Synonyms : jerk
Example Sentence
flick a piece of paper across the table
jerk his head

Definition
(verb) shine unsteadily
Synonyms : flicker
Example Sentence
The candle flickered

Definition
(verb) twitch or flutter
Synonyms : riffle , ruffle
Example Sentence
the paper flicked

Definition
(verb) cause to make a snapping sound
Synonyms : click , snap
Example Sentence
snap your fingers

Definition
(verb) touch or hit with a light, quick blow
Example Sentence
flicked him with his hand

Definition
(verb) remove with a flick (of the hand)

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flick
remember the flick shot of Sachin or may be Dravid...tak!!!
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by hiraditya

Flick rhymes like "click a camera click" flash light stroke as a whip
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by v.ankit

just remember FLICKER.com .. syn: blow, fillip, film, flip, hit, movie, picture, propel, snap, toss..
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by gatz_funky

click mouse
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by mmi

flicker
Short Definition : burn unsteadily or fitfully; move waveringly; N: flickering movement or light; brief
sensation; Ex. flicker of excitement
Definition
(noun) a momentary flash of light
Synonyms : glint , spark

Definition
(noun) North American woodpecker

Definition
(noun) the act of moving back and forth
Synonyms : flutter , waver

Definition
(verb) move back and forth very rapidly
Synonyms : flitter , flutter , quiver , waver
Example Sentence
the candle flickered

Definition
(verb) shine unsteadily
Synonyms : flick
Example Sentence
The candle flickered

Definition
(verb) flash intermittently
Synonyms : flick
Example Sentence
The lights flicked on and off

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flicker
Fire licking unsteadily from a fire tube boiler.
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by shadip

flighty
Short Definition : (esp. of a woman's behavior) capricious; often changing, esp. from one lover to
another; impulsive
Definition
(adj) guided by whim and fancy
Synonyms : flyaway , head-in-the-clouds , scatterbrained
Example Sentence
flighty young girls

Definition
(adj) unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
Synonyms : nervous , skittish , spooky

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flighty
remember the old saying.."if you love some one let them fly, if they love you too they will come back".
Now think of a girl who flies like this alot. from 1 bf to another, but never comes back :) flighty(refers to
girls)
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by friendofafriend

(Flight)+y. Flights are generally capricious when it comes to timimgs
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by vignesh_graman

Flight moves from one place to another in the same way woman's mind moves from one lover to other
i.e. capricious and impulsive
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by ksameer_coep

Think of Airhostess (Ms + Flight == Flighty) moving from one rich guy to another == not sticking to any
one == Capricious
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by ilarum

flinch
Short Definition : hesitate; shrink back (in fear of something unpleasant); Ex. She did not flinch in the
face of danger.
Definition
(noun) a reflex response to sudden pain
Synonyms : wince

Definition
(verb) draw back, as with fear or pain
Synonyms : cringe , funk , quail , recoil , shrink , squinch , wince
Example Sentence
she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flinch
sounds like pinch , when you pinch, the skin flinches.
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by bluehole

U FLINCH to pinch someone
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by tapobratabag

in FLINstones, the guy used to MOVE BACK COZ OF FEAR coz of his pet DINO
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by nikhilparasher

F - LINCH = Fear of Pinch
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by Deepak_k

flip
Short Definition : send (something) spinning, often into the air, by striking with a light quick blow; turn
over; Ex. flip over
Definition
(noun) an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
Synonyms : somersault , somersaulting , somerset , summersault , summerset

Definition
(noun) hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

Definition
(noun) a sudden, quick movement
Example Sentence
with a flip of the wrist
the fish flipped over

Definition
(noun) the act of flipping a coin
Synonyms : toss

Definition
(noun) a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water

Definition
(noun) (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
Synonyms : pass , toss
Example Sentence
the pass was fumbled

Definition
(verb) lightly throw to see which side comes up
Synonyms : toss
Example Sentence
I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!

Definition
(verb) cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
Synonyms : switch , throw
Example Sentence
switch on the light
throw the lever

Definition
(verb) look through a book or other written material
Synonyms : flick , leaf , riff , riffle , thumb
Example Sentence
He thumbed through the report
She leafed through the volume

Definition
(verb) toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
Synonyms : twitch

Definition
(verb) cause to move with a flick
Synonyms : flick
Example Sentence
he flicked his Bic

Definition
(verb) throw or toss with a light motion
Synonyms : pitch , sky , toss
Example Sentence
flip me the beachball
toss me newspaper

Definition
(verb) move with a flick or light motion

Definition
(verb) turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
Synonyms : flip over , turn over
Example Sentence
flip over the pork chop
turn over the pancakes

Definition
(verb) react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way
Synonyms : flip out
Example Sentence
he flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University

Definition
(verb) go mad, go crazy
Synonyms : flip out
Example Sentence
He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off

Definition
(verb) reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
Synonyms : alternate , flip-flop , interchange , switch , tack

Definition
(adj) marked by casual disrespect
Synonyms : impudent , insolent , snotty-nosed
Example Sentence
a flip answer to serious question
the student was kept in for impudent behavior
flippant
Short Definition : lacking proper seriousness; Ex. flippant remarks about death; N. flippancy
Definition
(adj) showing inappropriate levity
Synonyms : light-minded

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flippant
flippant - person who flips a coin and decides is not serious...
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by preetisoni2411

focus on flip; during exam time if you flip through the pages of the book rather than reading them with
concentration, then you LACK PROPER SERIOUSNESS.
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by imajeeth

SLIP+PANT..if u put slips in pants while goin to exam den ur not serious abt ur exam...levity
4 5

by ArDoR

flip+plant - the person who use to flip his pant always is not "serious" at all
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by somabrata

when you r flipping the pages of a book u r not SERIOUS ABOUT reading the book.
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by gdabli

a person havin a flip phone who keeps on playing with it laking in seriousness instead of using it
flippant...
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by kundana.shrali

A person flips tasks if he thinks the1st one was not that serious task..
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by RajeshBorkar

flippant = lip + aunty; lip of aunty is going to tell anything.
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by shaktipada

flirt
Short Definition : behave in a way that attracts (sexual) attention; deal triflingly with; N: one (or woman)
given to flirting; ADJ. flirtatious
Definition
(noun) a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
Synonyms : coquette , minx , prickteaser , tease , vamp , vamper

Definition
(noun) playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
Synonyms : coquetry , dalliance , flirtation , flirting , toying

Definition
(verb) talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
Synonyms : butterfly , chat up , coquet , coquette , dally , mash , philander , romance
Example Sentence
The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries
My husband never flirts with other women

Definition
(verb) behave carelessly or indifferently
Synonyms : dally , play , toy
Example Sentence
Play about with a young girl's affection

flit
Short Definition : fly; fly or move lightly or quickly; dart lightly; pass swiftly by; Ex. a bee flitting from
flower to flower
Definition
(noun) a sudden quick movement
Synonyms : dart

Definition
(noun) a secret move (to avoid paying debts)
Example Sentence
they did a moonlight flit

Definition
(verb) move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
Synonyms : dart , fleet , flutter
Example Sentence
The hummingbird flitted among the branches

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flit
flit sounds like flight which flies very rapidly.
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by billa2009

flit=fly like it(can be anything) which is lite..n something thats lite fly's swiftly..
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by kundana.shrali

Fleet taxis are a flit service as they secretly (depends)take you wherever you wanna go.
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by enigmatic.lucifer

u spray FLIT to kill the flies but the dont die because they FLIT, (fly off suddenly)
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by CRAZY HEAD

floe
Short Definition : flat mass of floating ice
Definition
(noun) a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea
Synonyms : ice floe

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for floe
floe: sounds like flow so floating ice
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by sumajaini

Floe sounds like the FLOW of ice from a melting glacier.
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by pushpa_edit

remember the movie titanic.the ship hit a floe and drowned
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by berkeley

florid sounds like flowered and flowers are used to decorate.hence FLORID-FLOWER-DECORATE.!!!
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by gdabli

flora
Short Definition : plants of a region or era
Definition
(noun) all the plant life in a particular region or period
Synonyms : botany , vegetation
Example Sentence
Pleistocene vegetation
the flora of southern California
the botany of China

Definition
(noun) (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
Synonyms : plant , plant life

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flora
sounds like FLOWER ...flower is from plant
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by userdce

Flowers are a part of the flora and fauna, while the kind of flowers depend on the region they grow in.
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by pushpa_edit

florescence
Short Definition : condition or period of flowering
Definition
(noun) the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
Synonyms : anthesis , blossoming , efflorescence , flowering , inflorescence

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for florescence
Sceneries (pictures that we put in our desktops) containing blossoming flowers
=floro(flower)scene(scenery)... pictures taken while the period of flowering
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by khushi5
florid
Short Definition : ruddy; (of a complexion) reddish; flowery; very ornate; CF. rose
Definition
(adj) elaborately or excessively ornamented
Synonyms : aureate , flamboyant
Example Sentence
flamboyant handwriting
the senator's florid speech

Definition
(adj) inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
Synonyms : rubicund , ruddy , sanguine
Example Sentence
a ruddy complexion
Santa's rubicund cheeks
a fresh and sanguine complexion

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for florid
flo(wer) + rid(red)sounds like a flower that is in a red color.. Also, florid ~ flowery (french)
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by jhoda

florid sounds like florida. So u see beautiful beaches, with beautiful girls taking sunbath. There skin
becomes reddish. So florid means reddish.
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by latandlon

Florida is tropically ornate, and The Florida flag has a big RED "X".
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by dshefman

Similar to flora or flowery.
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by subhasish

flotsam
Short Definition : drifting wreckage
Definition
(noun) the floating wreckage of a ship
Synonyms : jetsam

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flotsam
FLOaTing-SAMan (saman,things)
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by gatz_funky

Seems very similar to something that is floating. Float (FLOT) & some(SAM). So, flotsam means some
thing that is floating specially some parts of a ship.
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by prosun

imagine sam as a person on a ship that has been wreked by the currents and imagine the rescue boats
shouting from a distance saying float sam and come here near teh rescue boat
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by vivekkarumudi

flounder
Short Definition : struggle and thrash about; proceed clumsily or falter (as in water, mud, snow, etc.);
proceed in confusion
Definition
(noun) flesh of any of various American and European flatfish

Definition
(noun) any of various European and non-European marine flatfish

Definition
(verb) walk with great difficulty
Synonyms : stagger
Example Sentence
He staggered along in the heavy snow

Definition
(verb) behave awkwardly; have difficulties
Example Sentence
She is floundering in college

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flounder
Fly+under water is accompanied with lots of struggle and confusion
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by ujjwal11

Sounds similar to founder.. a startup founder has to face lots of difficulties in the beginning.
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by Administrator

When you catch a flounder (fish), he struggles and thrashes around to try to escape.
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by nic42991

f(lounde)r... lounde has to struggle hard to get hitched to a girl
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by hiraditya

He struggled to reach ashore in the fast river FLOw UNDER the moonlight when the boat sunk.
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by NikhilAgl

lafandero ki tarah ghoom na
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by saurabhkumar87

Flounder sounds like flow under...under water flow its very hard to walk.....so flounder is struggle to walk
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by ravisgre2

flo+under we STRUGGLE when we get FLOw UNDER water
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by nikhilparasher

flounder sounds like found+err.when u found error u would be in a state of DIFFICULTY.
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by gdabli

flourish
Short Definition : grow well; prosper; make sweeping gestures; wave; brandish; Ex. The trees flourished
in the sun. N: showy movement or gesture; embellishment or ornamentation (esp. in handwriting)
Definition
(noun) a showy gesture
Example Sentence
she entered with a great flourish

Definition
(noun) an ornamental embellishment in writing

Definition
(noun) a display of ornamental speech or language

Definition
(noun) the act of waving
Synonyms : brandish

Definition
(noun) (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments
Synonyms : fanfare , tucket
Example Sentence
he entered to a flourish of trumpets
her arrival was greeted with a rousing fanfare

Definition
(verb) grow vigorously
Synonyms : boom , expand , thrive
Example Sentence
The deer population in this town is thriving
business is booming

Definition
(verb) make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical
significance or importance
Synonyms : fly high , prosper , thrive
Example Sentence
The new student is thriving

Definition
(verb) move or swing back and forth
Synonyms : brandish , wave
Example Sentence
She waved her gun

flout
Short Definition : reject; mock; show contempt for; scorn; Ex. flout the rules
Definition
(verb) treat with contemptuous disregard
Synonyms : scoff
Example Sentence
flout the rules

Definition
(verb) laugh at with contempt and derision
Synonyms : barrack , gibe , jeer , scoff
Example Sentence
The crowd jeered at the speaker

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flout
FLOUT... FOUL + OUT. When a player is sent out by foul, the player shows his contempt to the referee.
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by imajeeth

A kid asked me if he could FLY his paper plane in the room, I replied bluntly-FLY OUT.
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by userdce

Can be associated with word "Clout" which means "great influence" as "Person who has clout tends to
flout" == A person who has great influence tends to show contempt for and break the rules. eg. Salman
Khan
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by rhythmdivine2k3

flout sounds like foul;;; foul smells make angry irritating..
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by prashant singla

FLOUT is to treat with contempt. If you have CLOUT you are treated with respect.
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by dshefman

flOUT(OUTDATED)...SO something which is outdated is always rejected by people.
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by preetisoni2411

one who makes Fun and Laugh at others are FLout
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by chandankala

"flout" sounds fly out, so someone flying high in supremacy treats others badly by joking, rejecting and
exhibiting disregard
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by jinnie

flow out..that is something rejected needs to flow out
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by berkeley

if u make Fun of me and Laugh then u can get OUT of my house
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by kayla2010

flaw+out=flout when u see any flaw(imperfections) in government.u ask it to step out
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by cnbhaskar55

flowery
Short Definition : full of flowers; full of ornate expressions
Definition
(adj) of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
Example Sentence
a flowery hat
flowery wine

Definition
(adj) marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
Synonyms : ornate
Example Sentence
a flowery speech
ornate rhetoric taught out of the rule of Plato
fluctuate
Short Definition : waver; shift; rise and fall as if in waves; change or vary irregularly
Definition
(verb) cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern

Definition
(verb) move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
Synonyms : vacillate , waver
Example Sentence
the line on the monitor vacillated

Definition
(verb) be unstable
Example Sentence
The stock market fluctuates

fluency
Short Definition : smoothness of speech; ADJ. fluent
Definition
(noun) powerful and effective language
Synonyms : eloquence , 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

Definition
(noun) skillfulness in speaking or writing

Definition
(noun) the quality of being facile in speech and writing
Synonyms : articulateness , volubility

fluke
Short Definition : unlikely occurrence; stroke of fortune; accidental stroke of good luck; ADJ. fluky
Definition
(noun) a stroke of luck
Synonyms : good fortune , good luck

Definition
(noun) a barb on a harpoon or arrow

Definition
(noun) flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor
Synonyms : flue

Definition
(noun) either of the two lobes of the tail of a cetacean

Definition
(noun) parasitic flatworms having external suckers for attaching to a host
Synonyms : trematode , trematode worm

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fluke
F(ortunately)LUKE(Y) means fortunately lucky
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by rhasan

fluke seems very similar to flute. I think Once it was easy to coax a girl with mellifluous sound of flute. But
now a days girls are very clever & than boys.If you manage a girl with flute only then it definitely a GOOD
FORTUNE
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by prosun

Bird FLU KE baad his survival was a stroke of fortune.
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by NikhilAgl

flush
Short Definition : redden; blush; flow suddenly and abundantly; wash out by a rapid brief flow of water;
N: reddish tinge; blush; brief rush; rush of strong feeling; Ex. flush of pride; ADJ: having surfaces in the
same
Definition
(noun) the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
Synonyms : bloom , blossom , efflorescence , flower , heyday , peak , prime

Definition
(noun) a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
Synonyms : bloom , blush , rosiness

Definition
(noun) sudden brief sensation of heat (associated with menopause and some mental disorders)
Synonyms : hot flash

Definition
(noun) a poker hand with all 5 cards in the same suit

Definition
(noun) the swift release of a store of affective force
Synonyms : bang , boot , charge , kick , rush , thrill
Example Sentence
they got a great bang out of it
what a boot!
he got a quick rush from injecting heroin
he does it for kicks

Definition
(noun) a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
Synonyms : gush , outpouring
Example Sentence
he heard the flush of a toilet
there was a little gush of blood
she attacked him with an outpouring of words

Definition
(noun) sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty)
Synonyms : blush

Definition
(verb) turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
Synonyms : blush , crimson , redden
Example Sentence
The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by

Definition
(verb) flow freely
Example Sentence
The garbage flushed down the river

Definition
(verb) glow or cause to glow with warm color or light
Example Sentence
the sky flushed with rosy splendor

Definition
(verb) make level or straight
Synonyms : even , even out , level
Example Sentence
level the ground

Definition
(verb) rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
Synonyms : purge , scour
Example Sentence
flush the wound with antibiotics
purge the old gas tank

Definition
(verb) irrigate with water from a sluice
Synonyms : sluice
Example Sentence
sluice the earth

Definition
(verb) cause to flow or flood with or as if with water
Example Sentence
flush the meadows

Definition
(adj) of a surface exactly even with an adjoining one, forming the same plane
Example Sentence
a door flush with the wall
the bottom of the window is flush with the floor

Definition
(adj) having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
Synonyms : affluent , loaded , moneyed , wealthy
Example Sentence
an affluent banker
a speculator flush with cash
not merely rich but loaded
moneyed aristocrats
wealthy corporations

Definition
(adv) squarely or solidly
Example Sentence
hit him flush in the face

Definition
(adv) in the same plane
Example Sentence
set it flush with the top of the table

fluster
Short Definition : confuse; make nervous and confused; N.
Definition
(noun) a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
Synonyms : perturbation

Definition
(verb) be flustered; behave in a confused manner

Definition
(verb) cause to be nervous or upset

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fluster
Fluster == Find in a Cluster...When someone asks you to find something in an untidy cluster of things
you get all confused.
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by saikiran

Fluster reminds me of 'Frustrate'. when you get confused, you get frustrated.
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by gunjanshah

f(fall of )+ luster(shine or light)....ven i walked on ramp for d frst time ...d luster made me nervous nd i
became confused about ma moves....
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by lovedeepsingh

Dont CONFUSE lust (fLUSTer) with love ;)
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by skyfall

flutter
Short Definition : (of a bird with large wings) wave (the wings) lightly, rapidly, and irregularly; vibrate
rapidly or erratically; fly by waving quickly; flitter; N.
Definition
(noun) the act of moving back and forth
Synonyms : flicker , waver

Definition
(noun) abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in
heart block

Definition
(noun) a disorderly outburst or tumult
Synonyms : commotion , disruption , disturbance , hoo-ha , hoo-hah , hurly burly , kerfuffle , to-do
Example Sentence
they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused

Definition
(noun) the motion made by flapping up and down
Synonyms : flap , flapping , fluttering

Definition
(verb) move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
Synonyms : dart , fleet , flit
Example Sentence
The hummingbird flitted among the branches

Definition
(verb) move back and forth very rapidly
Synonyms : flicker , flitter , quiver , waver
Example Sentence
the candle flickered

Definition
(verb) flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
Example Sentence
The seagulls fluttered overhead

Definition
(verb) beat rapidly
Synonyms : palpitate
Example Sentence
His heart palpitated

Definition
(verb) wink briefly
Synonyms : bat
Example Sentence
bat one's eyelids

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flutter
when a person is suffering with flu then his nostrils beat rapidly to take more and more air.
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by isabella swan

divide as fl+utter,when we shake in fear,our heart throbs n thus we fail(fl)to utter,,,so flutter
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by nusrat abedin

flux
Short Definition : flowing; series of changes; fluctuation; Ex. in a state of flux
Definition
(noun) the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface

Definition
(noun) a flow or discharge
Synonyms : fluxion

Definition
(noun) a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed

Definition
(noun) excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)

Definition
(noun) a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event)
preceding the establishment of a new direction of action
Synonyms : state of flux
Example Sentence
the flux following the death of the emperor

Definition
(noun) the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
Synonyms : magnetic field , magnetic flux

Definition
(noun) (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area
Synonyms : flux density

Definition
(noun) in constant change
Example Sentence
his opinions are in flux
the newness and flux of the computer industry

Definition
(verb) move or progress freely as if in a stream
Synonyms : flow
Example Sentence
The crowd flowed out of the stadium

Definition
(verb) become liquid or fluid when heated
Synonyms : liquefy , liquify
Example Sentence
the frozen fat liquefied

Definition
(verb) mix together different elements
Synonyms : blend , coalesce , combine , commingle , conflate , fuse , immix , meld , merge , mix
Example Sentence
The colors blend well

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flux
flux means flow, something that flows, undergoes through change.
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by gunjanshah

fLUX, the LUX company keeps changing its soap varieties, thers LUX pink, LUX black, LUX gold etc..
6 1

by fabregas

flux:- magnetic flux --flow of electric lines
2 1

by Venu.D

flux-sounds like flask that contains hot water or tea - anything that flows
0 1

by somabrata

fodder
Short Definition : coarse food for cattle, horses, etc.; feed for livestock; CF. food
Definition
(noun) soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire
Synonyms : cannon fodder , fresh fish

Definition
(noun) coarse food (especially for livestock) composed of entire plants or the leaves and stalks of a cereal
crop

Definition
(verb) give fodder (to domesticated animals)

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fodder
sounds like feed her.. So its coarse food for cattle
11 4

by shaamcs

it sounds like "fodde wali grass"
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by raghavseth

Fodder is not like powder which is soft, instead it is a coarse mixture of plants, leaves and stalks of a
cereal crop, prepared especially for livestock.
0 2

by pushpa_edit

Fodder makes you fatter.
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by sushi

foible
Short Definition : small weakness of character; slight fault; CF. feeble
Definition
(noun) a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Synonyms : idiosyncrasy , mannerism

Definition
(noun) the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foible
Fail to be able.. so you have a weakness or slight fault at something
37 9

by imajeeth

consider the letters F+O+I+B+L+E..they stand for
Fault+Oddity+Idiosyncrasy+Blemish+Limitation+Eccentricity..all of the same meaning
11 9

by ggauravr

similar to feeble thus enfeeeble and weakness
4 5

by logic87

FOe in Bible would have a weak character
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by ilarum

foil
Short Definition : defeat; frustrate; prevent from being successful; thwart; CF. fail
Definition
(noun) a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
Example Sentence
the photographic film was wrapped in foil

Definition
(noun) anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
Synonyms : enhancer
Example Sentence
pretty girls like plain friends as foils

Definition
(noun) a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the
water it is passing through
Synonyms : hydrofoil
Example Sentence
the fins of a fish act as hydrofoils

Definition
(noun) picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a
projector
Synonyms : transparency

Definition
(noun) a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button

Definition
(verb) enhance by contrast
Example Sentence
In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background

Definition
(verb) hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Synonyms : baffle , bilk , cross , frustrate , queer , scotch , spoil , thwart
Example Sentence
What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
foil your opponent

Definition
(verb) cover or back with foil
Example Sentence
foil mirrors

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foil
Foil as a verb, sounds like 'Spoil'. Hence: Spoil, Thwart, Queer, Frustrate
10 2

by gunjanshah

foil(verb)-- sounds like foul -- holland made fouls to "defeat" spain but they were not "frustrated" at all
4 1

by somabrata

3 4

by Austin99

Aluminium foil is shiny, silver coloured, and it projects a contrasting image--like a mirror.
3 1

by somabrata

foil=For(f)+OIL. Afghanistan foiled US on the issue of OIL, For oil.
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by praveendharia

foist
Short Definition : insert improperly; impose upon another by coercion; palm off; pass off as genuine or
worthy; CF. fist
Definition
(verb) to force onto another
Example Sentence
He foisted his work on me

Definition
(verb) insert surreptitiously or without warrant

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foist
when you hoist the flag improperly, it is called foist.
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by kartextremes

fOist fist-o......try to imagine like...u r trying to insert a pen into a tightly closed fist...but u could not... 'o' is
the expression that u wer not happy with that... so the meanin is...INSERT IMPROPERLY...(you are trying
to insert by force)
15 10

by Administrator

foist sounds like hoist (meaning : raised, common usage : flag hoisting) - he gave his career a "hoist" by
"foist-ing" his work on a hardworking colleague
12 5

by khushi5

foist -- sounds like forest -- if you "insert into the forest improperly" animals gonna eat you :)
2 2

by somabrata

FOIST....Force Or Impose unjuSTifiably
2 0

by Keerti Sekhar Sahoo

foist = force insert
1 6

by nttrung143

you will do it "O" I "FIST" you ?
1 3

by CRAZY HEAD

fOist....inserting sumthng forcefully in fist and trying to resist it. o is d sound by d one who is inserting...it
means unnecessary forcing or thrust
1 3

by rahulmertia

Foist:"Forcefully"+"Insert"
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by melancholica

Full into + Resist. I inserted my penis full into her vagina but she resists. Think I've inserted it improperly.
0 6

by shadip

foul insert
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by SAHADAT

foliage
Short Definition : masses of leaves; CF. defoliate
Definition
(noun) the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
Synonyms : leaf , leafage

Definition
(noun) (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament
Synonyms : foliation

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foliage
Fall+Leaf+Age= fall of aged leaves.
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by shadip
foment
Short Definition : stir up; incite; instigate; promote the growth of (something evil or unpleasant)
Definition
(verb) try to stir up public opinion
Synonyms : agitate , stir up

Definition
(verb) bathe with warm water or medicated lotions
Example Sentence
His legs should be fomented

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foment
Foam starts to appear once you profusely foment (stir up) a soapy hot water bucket(2nd meaning ).
63 5

by nic42991

Science students can easily remember it as it sounds similar to fermentation.. and stirring is an important
part of fermentation process.
29 9

by Administrator

f[oment] => moment. In dynamic kinetics, moment incite wheel to rotate.
6 4

by pateheo

FIRST - MOMENT...the initial or first moments of any successful person began with motivation
3 11

by saikiran

when a dog "foams at" the mouth it is "agitated"
2 1

by Suikurai

foment rhymes with torment... when you torment someone, you stir anger up anger in the person.
1 2

by Maijid

sounds like ferment....when you ferment something you apply warmth to it(by keeping it in a cloth or
closed vessel)
1 2

by nileshdive

foment sounds like ferment
1 1

by aroraraman309

a batsman comes into form(sounds like foam) when he is INSPIRED by some one
1 0

by cnbhaskar55

STIRRING UP a soapy hot water bucket PROMOTES/INCITE the growth of FOAM.
0 2

by lebshah

stop stirring up eggs for a moment(foment) and add flour
0 1

by ayca

sounds like tournments where players usually stir up and get instigated
0 0

by mm0303

extract the word "Foam" and think of the Foam used in fire extinguishers to put out a fire->Foment means
to instigate,cause to burn,...
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by melancholica

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by melancholica

foolhardy
Short Definition : rash; reckless; foolishly daring
Definition
(adj) marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
Synonyms : heady , rash , reckless
Example Sentence
foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker
became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans
a reckless driver
a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foolhardy
Foolishly hard.
14 2

by saikiran

A fool and hardy sailor would take the risk of sailing in a bad weather.
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by NikhilAgl

Laurell and hardy were foolhardy
2 3

by ksameer_coep

remember from (hardy boys) in wwe sport they are always rash
2 1

by saravpreet.302

fool: stupid hardy: courage foolhardy means courage in a stupid way -> disregard all possibly
badconsequences
1 1

by huongvan

imagine Laurel tells his partner:"don't be a Fool Hardy, its very dangerous"...remember how reckless
those two were in their hilarious comedy
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by melancholica

FOOLHARDY = HARDLY A FOOL = COURAGEOUS AND BOLD
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by biotechlover

foppish
Short Definition : vain about dress and appearance; N. fop: man who takes too much interest in his
clothes and appearance
Definition
(adj) affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner
Synonyms : dandified , dandyish

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foppish
fop-ish = pop (fop) - ish ; those boys who are in pop music are over dressed they have a very bad
sense of dressing but they think that they are looking cool !!!!
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by khushi5

Foppish- First year mein follow(fo) Pant(p), tie(pi) and Shirt(sh) - says seniors
1 0

by Aps

eg:buppilahari,buppi :foppish
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by akshi

foray
Short Definition : raid; sudden raid or military advance; V.
Definition
(noun) a sudden short attack
Synonyms : maraud , raid

Definition
(noun) an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)
Example Sentence
scientists' forays into politics

Definition
(verb) steal goods; take as spoils
Synonyms : despoil , loot , pillage , plunder , ransack , reave , rifle , strip
Example Sentence
During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners

Definition
(verb) briefly enter enemy territory

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foray
foary: vo rahe ... maro maro
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by digi123

Foray > ray > raid
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by rizvi

FORE+PLAY(it's also a sudden attack for short time)....
6 2

by nileshdive

Foray - Ready For the Raid.
1 5

by pushpa_edit

Foray is followed by "Furray" (To Abscond)
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by UNDERTAKER

for +a
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by phalgun007

Foray - raid
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by biotechlover

forbearance
Short Definition : patience; forgiveness; V. forbear: refrain from (in a generous and forgiving way); be
patient; Ex. forbear to send him to prison
Definition
(noun) good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
Synonyms : longanimity , patience

Definition
(noun) a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting
Example Sentence
his forbearance to reply was alarming

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for forbearance
FOR BEARing something such as requires PATIENCE
14 1

by ronikvnandavanam

FOR + BEARING ... What is needed for bearing some uninteresting stuff ? --- PATIENCE
10 0

by saikiran

split it as FOR+BEAR+ANCE...'for'getting the 'beer' frm de shop we shld have PATIENCE
3 14

by imajeeth

FOUR BEARS want to DANCE, but must wait their turn on the dance card.
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by Jackery

i can bear to wait for you (bear for you) ... so i am patient
1 2

by digi123

4 bears (animal) are under the tree on which u are hiding,, u need a lot of patience, to wait for them to
leave
1 2

by saurabhkumar87

Bear means::Put up with something or somebody unpleasant. I cannot bear this GRE vocab anymore.
My head is going to implode...So Forbearance = 4 * bear. That's lot of patience.
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by subhasish

ford
Short Definition : place where a river can be crossed on foot; V.
Definition
(noun) United States film maker (1896-1973)
Synonyms : john ford

Definition
(noun) grandson of Henry Ford (1917-1987)
Synonyms : henry ford ii

Definition
(noun) son of Henry Ford (1893-1943)
Synonyms : edsel bryant ford

Definition
(noun) English writer and editor (1873-1939)
Synonyms : ford hermann hueffer , ford madox ford

Definition
(noun) 38th President of the United States; appointed vice president and succeeded Nixon when Nixon
resigned (1913-)
Synonyms : gerald ford , gerald r. ford , gerald rudolph ford , president ford

Definition
(noun) United States manufacturer of automobiles who pioneered mass production (1863-1947)
Synonyms : henry ford

Definition
(noun) a shallow area in a stream that can be forded
Synonyms : crossing

Definition
(noun) the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse
Synonyms : fording

Definition
(verb) cross a river where it's shallow

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ford
ford car....you crossed the ford in your ford.
17 2

by studyabroad.us

if u have a ford car and you take it in beside a river, the river give way (just as it gave way to lord RAMA),
where there is ford there's a way
6 3

by hiraditya

in a ford...no need for a CORD for crossing..
3 4

by menghwani

ford rhymes with board; u need not board a ship to cross a ford - you can cross the river on foot!
2 0

by khushi5

ford =place the river that can be crossed by ford car , "can be crossed by foot" , shallow
0 0

by somabrata

we all have hear RIVER FORD.a place where you can alk along with river
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by gdabli

cant afford a ford to cross the river wading through it..!!
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by abhinawsai

foreboding
Short Definition : premonition of evil; feeling of coming evil; V. forebode: be a warning of (something
unpleasant)
Definition
(noun) a feeling of evil to come
Synonyms : boding , premonition , presentiment
Example Sentence
a steadily escalating sense of foreboding
the lawyer had a presentiment that the judge would dismiss the case

Definition
(noun) an unfavorable omen

Definition
(adj) ominously prophetic
Synonyms : fateful , portentous

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foreboding
Foreboding = replace the "o" in boding with "a" Fore(forward/future) + Bading ,i.e., Foreboding = Fore
bading ,i.e is future is bad .. hence bad omen..
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by aka.bhagvanji

foreboding - Fore(before)+ boding.. solving questions of boding plot in an exam is difficult(an evil ques)
so predictin it for comin exam means 'premonition of evil'. :D
6 2

by avinav

consider the BOD in foreBODing.and try to relate it with boad exam.students r in state of worried when
reults r gona come.
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by gdabli

Foreboding sounds like.. FORE (Before) a bad thing i.e premonition of a bad thing
0 1

by nic42991

forensic
Short Definition : suitable to debate or courts of law; of or used in legal proceedings and the tracking of
criminals; Ex. forensic science/medicine
Definition
(adj) of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument

Definition
(adj) used or applied in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law
Example Sentence
forensic photograph
forensic ballistics

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for forensic
for making someone sick....i.e.convicting criminals or opposing others in public debate we use forensic
evidence
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by vakerorohan

forerunner
Short Definition : predecessor; one that comes before and indicates the approach of another
Definition
(noun) a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
Synonyms : precursor

Definition
(noun) something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
Synonyms : harbinger , herald , precursor , predecessor

Definition
(noun) anything that precedes something similar in time
Synonyms : antecedent
Example Sentence
phrenology was an antecedent of modern neuroscience

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for forerunner
Fore means something that precedes and runner means someone is approaching so the meaning
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by nikhilparasher

foreshadow
Short Definition : give an indication beforehand; be a sign of (what is coming); portend; prefigure
Definition
(verb) indicate by signs
Synonyms : augur , auspicate , betoken , bode , forecast , foretell , omen , portend , predict ,prefigure , pr
esage , prognosticate
Example Sentence
These signs bode bad news

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foreshadow
A 'shadow' of an assasin alerts you 'before' his arrival.
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by rizvi

foresight
Short Definition : ability to foresee future happenings; prudence in providing for the future
Definition
(noun) providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
Synonyms : foresightedness , foresightfulness

Definition
(noun) seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
Synonyms : farsightedness , prevision , prospicience

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foresight
Fore + sight >> Future or front sight... can predict future..
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by RajeshBorkar

forestall
Short Definition : prevent by taking action in advance
Definition
(verb) keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Synonyms : forbid , foreclose , preclude , prevent
Example Sentence
My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project

Definition
(verb) act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Synonyms : anticipate , counter , foresee

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for forestall
Fore means before. Stall means to stop. Hence Forestall == Before Stop. i.e to stop something before it
happens.
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by subhasish

stall is to stop.. fore means before.. i.e fore + stall = taking precautions before itself, to prevent unwanted
action..
7 0

by kvsharat

Go FORward with putting the horse in the STALL to prevent him from getting out and causing trouble.
3 3

by Marise

FORESTALL sounds like (Force to stop) him in Advance Before he release it was the End of the road.
3 0

by NandhakishoreChitturi

Toll naka
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by swap.kamble

forestall = he has installed it previously; fore means previous.
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by shaktipada
forfeit
Short Definition : something surrendered as punishment for a crime or breach of contract; V: lose as a
forfeit; N. forfeiture
Definition
(noun) something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
Synonyms : forfeiture

Definition
(noun) a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
Synonyms : forfeiture
Example Sentence
the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time

Definition
(noun) the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform
etc.
Synonyms : forfeiture , sacrifice

Definition
(verb) lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
Synonyms : forego , forgo , give up , throw overboard , waive
Example Sentence
you've forfeited your right to name your successor
forfeited property

Definition
(adj) surrendered as a penalty
Synonyms : confiscate , forfeited

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for forfeit
forfeited == fore (before) + feet , that is when u have done some mistake u fall on some ones feet for
excuse..
8 2

by pioneer

You have made some counterfeit coins so now you have to forfeit actual money(As a punishment).
4 1

by shadip

If you have four feet or you pretend to have four feet, you will have to pay penalty....
2 0

by nileshdive

fore(before)+feet that is before you get kicked by feet,pay the penalty
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by Dhavalmaster

forge
Short Definition : counterfeit; reproduce fraudulently; form by heating in a forge and hammering into
shape; move with a sudden increase of speed or power; Ex. forged ahead in the last two years; N:
furnace where metals
Definition
(noun) furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping

Definition
(noun) a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
Synonyms : smithy

Definition
(verb) create by hammering
Synonyms : hammer
Example Sentence
hammer the silver into a bowl
forge a pair of tongues

Definition
(verb) make a copy of with the intent to deceive
Synonyms : counterfeit , fake
Example Sentence
he faked the signature
they counterfeited dollar bills
She forged a Green Card

Definition
(verb) come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Synonyms : contrive , devise , excogitate , formulate , invent
Example Sentence
excogitate a way to measure the speed of light

Definition
(verb) move ahead steadily
Example Sentence
He forged ahead

Definition
(verb) move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy
Synonyms : spirt , spurt

Definition
(verb) make something, usually for a specific function
Synonyms : form , mold , mould , shape , work
Example Sentence
She molded the rice balls carefully
Form cylinders from the dough
shape a figure
Work the metal into a sword

Definition
(verb) make out of components (often in an improvising manner)
Synonyms : fashion
Example Sentence
She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for forge
forgery of sign
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by sabitha.poladi@gmail.com

forlorn
Short Definition : sad and lonely; wretched; desolate
Definition
(adj) marked by or showing hopelessness
Example Sentence
the last forlorn attempt
a forlorn cause

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for forlorn
FOR + LOAN =aap loan lene gaye aur vaha se hope less ho kar vapas aaye..
45 1

by preetisoni2411

F OR L OR N: Fall OR Lose OR Nothing -basically hopeless
5 2

by raj1312

FOR+LORN (sounds like MOURN) - You are sad and wretched when you mourn for someone dear to
you has died
3 2

by harshsinha18

I am lonely and depressed For Lord has forsaken me
1 0

by melancholica

FORLON :: Sounds like FOR LONG. FOR a really LONG(lorn) time, he's been LONELY and
WRETCHED.
0 1

by saketh.theerdha

for learn he is hopeless
0 1

by swap.kamble

FORever aLONe
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by anudeep477

formality
Short Definition : ceremonious quality; ceremonious adherence to rules; something done just for form's
sake; Ex. mere formality
Definition
(noun) a requirement of etiquette or custom
Synonyms : formalities
Example Sentence
a mere formality

Definition
(noun) a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
Synonyms : formalness
Example Sentence
the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention

Definition
(noun) compliance with formal rules
Example Sentence
courtroom formality

formidable
Short Definition : menacing; arousing fear; threatening; difficult to defeat; Ex. formidable foe/question
Definition
(adj) extremely impressive in strength or excellence
Example Sentence
a formidable opponent
the challenge was formidable
had a formidable array of compositions to his credit
the formidable army of brains at the Prime Minister's disposal

Definition
(adj) inspiring fear
Synonyms : redoubtable , unnerving
Example Sentence
the formidable prospect of major surgery
a tougher and more redoubtable adversary than the heel-clicking, jackbooted fanatic
something unnerving and prisonlike about high grey wall

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for formidable
FOR+ME+DEVIL...he is so strong...I'm afraid of him.
63 0

by ArDoR

Imagine.. ur enemy threatening u that he will FORM + EDIBLE missiles and throw on ur house! :D I kno
stupid but wil surely help!
8 12

by avinav

FOR ME DOUBLE-dat's y i m scared or fear u know...
3 0

by bachiemma

Being Formadible is not a commendable job ! You should never threaten anybody but should treat with
love and friendship !
1 3

by khushi5

former will be having strength
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by akshayakshay

forsake
Short Definition : desert; abandon; renounce
Definition
(verb) leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
Synonyms : abandon , desert , desolate
Example Sentence
The mother deserted her children

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for forsake
a despo boy saying to his girlfriend,,,,,, "FOR god SAKE , dont leave me , i need uuuuuu"
31 2

by saurabhkumar87

FAR somewhere in DESERT you would wish to have a chocolate SHAKE -> FOR+SHAKE -> desert
3 6

by avinav

'For sake of welfare of villagers he abandoned living luxurious life.'
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by gunjanshah

Forest + ake(alone)
1 4

by keyurpatel87

The word forsake says "Do not forsake me"
0 1

by ksameer_coep

"Sake" is from "seek". When someone look FOR someone else and SEEK him who has left, he is called
a man "for 'seek'".
0 0

by eric0109

god sake, he GIVE UP and ABANDONED all things and became a SAINT
0 0

by nikhilparasher

bhagwan ke liye mujhe chodd do.. Please leave me for the sake of god.. or FOR the SAKE of gaining
something we have to LEAVE something..
0 0

by RajeshBorkar

forsake = for the sake of protection of our country we left the operation.
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by shaktipada

forswear
Short Definition : renounce under oath; abandon; make a solemn promise to give up; CF. abjure
Definition
(verb) formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
Synonyms : abjure , recant , resile , retract
Example Sentence
He retracted his earlier statements about his religion
She abjured her beliefs

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for forswear
formally swear to renounce..
15 5

by menghwani

Swear to forsake.
7 1

by rakei

BeFOR SWEARing, don't allow yourself to do so by putting $5 in the jar.
0 3

by Marise

forte
Short Definition : strong point or special talent in a person's character
Definition
(noun) an asset of special worth or utility
Synonyms : long suit , metier , speciality , specialty , strength , strong point , strong suit
Example Sentence
cooking is his forte

Definition
(noun) (music) loud
Synonyms : fortissimo

Definition
(noun) the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible

Definition
(adj) used chiefly as a direction or description in music
Synonyms : loud
Example Sentence
the forte passages in the composition

Definition
(adv) used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly
Synonyms : loudly

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for forte
forte( rhymes like a FORT)... in order to build a fort one requires a SPECIAL TALENT and also a FORT
is very STRONG :)
18 1

by Sinduja

u c so many forts arround.. indicates their owner had smething strong abt them!
4 3

by avinav

Hope this will help: The professor's "forte" (what one does best) is lecturing about the single battle that
was "fought" (past tense of fight) at the "fort" (a stronghold, a fortress) that was "forty" (40) miles from the
college.
1 2

by ria_anu123

people at fourty(forte) yrs,show great talent or their personality shines
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by sanrita

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by avinav

Furti kora hoilo amar strong point.
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by shadip

forthcoming
Short Definition : happening in the near future; ready; willing to help; Ex. No answer was forthcoming.
Definition
(adj) at ease in talking to others
Synonyms : extroverted , outgoing

Definition
(adj) of the relatively near future
Synonyms : approaching , coming , upcoming
Example Sentence
the approaching election
this coming Thursday
the forthcoming holidays
the upcoming spring fashions

Definition
(adj) available when required or as promised
Example Sentence
federal funds were not forthcoming

forthright
Short Definition : straightforward; direct; frank
Definition
(adj) characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Synonyms : blunt , candid , frank , free-spoken , outspoken , plainspoken , point-blank , straight-from-the-
shoulder
Example Sentence
blunt talking and straight shooting
a blunt New England farmer
I gave them my candid opinion
forthright criticism
a forthright approach to the problem
tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
plainspoken and to the point
a point-blank accusation

Definition
(adv) directly and without evasion; not roundabout
Synonyms : forthrightly , squarely
Example Sentence
to face a problem squarely
the responsibility lies squarely with them
spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for forthright
check dis out..Ur advised to take fourth right to reach ur uncle's house..u finally end up going straight
from where u started.
23 2

by ArDoR

forthright=for+the+right(rite) = for your rites you need to be straightforward
5 0

by somabrata

Put "FORTH" the "RIGHT" thing. One who always puts forth the right thing is FRANK,
STRAIGHTFORWARD, DIRECT.
1 0

by saketh.theerdha

forthright: Start from the left end of a square, take four squarly turns and at the fourth right, you end up
squarely at the start.
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by shalnew

fortitude
Short Definition : bravery; courage; strength of mind
Definition
(noun) strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fortitude
fortitude..the soldier killed forty dudes in battle, so he was very brave
35 4

by Administrator

fort like attitude i.e. couragious
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by ksameer_coep

You have to have 'courage' to live within a 'fort', because it can be attacked anytime.
1 2

by rizvi

fortitude--fighting+attitude-->brave
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by sumeersinha

fortuitous
Short Definition : accidental; by chance; N. fortuity
Definition
(adj) having no cause or apparent cause
Synonyms : causeless , uncaused
Example Sentence
a causeless miracle
fortuitous encounters--strange accidents of fortune
we cannot regard artistic invention as...uncaused and unrelated to the times

Definition
(adj) occurring by happy chance
Example Sentence
profits were enhanced by a fortuitous drop in the cost of raw materials

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fortuitous
equivalent to fortune............. fortune isn't destined to occur it is accidental
47 3

by chandrima

Everyone doesnot get a happy chance for joining tutions..those who get it are fortuitous
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by Aps
forum
Short Definition : public square of an ancient Roman city; public place for open discussion; court of law
Definition
(noun) a public meeting or assembly for open discussion

Definition
(noun) a public facility to meet for open discussion
Synonyms : assembly , meeting place

forward
Short Definition : presumptuous or bold
Definition
(noun) the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or
hockey

Definition
(noun) a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team

Definition
(verb) send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
Synonyms : send on
Example Sentence
forward my mail

Definition
(adj) at or near or directed toward the front
Example Sentence
the forward section of the aircraft
a forward plunge down the stairs
forward motion

Definition
(adj) used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty
Example Sentence
a forward child badly in need of discipline

Definition
(adj) of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle
Example Sentence
in a forward gear

Definition
(adj) moving forward
Synonyms : advancing , forward-moving

Definition
(adv) at or to or toward the front
Synonyms : forrad , forrard , forwards , frontward , frontwards
Example Sentence
he faced forward
step forward
she practiced sewing backward as well as frontward on her new sewing machine

Definition
(adv) forward in time or order or degree
Synonyms : forth , onward
Example Sentence
from that time forth
from the sixth century onward

Definition
(adv) toward the future; forward in time
Synonyms : ahead
Example Sentence
I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring
I look forward to seeing you

Definition
(adv) in a forward direction
Synonyms : ahead , forrader , forwards , onward , onwards
Example Sentence
go ahead
the train moved ahead slowly
the boat lurched ahead
moved onward into the forest
they went slowly forward in the mud

Definition
(adv) near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane
Synonyms : fore
Example Sentence
the captain went fore (or forward) to check the instruments

foster
Short Definition : rear; bring up (for a certain period only); encourage; promote the development of
(feelings or ideas); Ex. help foster friendly relations; ADJ: giving parental care although not related by
blood; Ex.
Definition
(noun) United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American
Civil War (1826-1864)
Synonyms : stephen collins foster , stephen foster

Definition
(verb) promote the growth of
Synonyms : further
Example Sentence
Foster our children's well-being and education

Definition
(verb) bring up under fosterage; of children

Definition
(verb) help develop, help grow
Synonyms : nurture
Example Sentence
nurture his talents

Definition
(adj) providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
Synonyms : surrogate
Example Sentence
foster parent
foster child
foster home
surrogate father

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foster
foster sounds like poster.. used to promote encourage the sale of goods..
20 1

by sonamina

used commonly as "Foster Parents",, which means who are not natural parents, but help in the
nourishment and upbrining of the child
2 1

by saurabhkumar87

Seeing fosters beer advertisement you are encouraged or Brought up to buy and drink it.
1 2

by vivekharin

If you are FASTER, you will promote the growth or development of yourself and hence you will
FOSTER....
1 0

by nileshdive

foster-the Founder of the company gave a pOST to encourage the people
0 1

by karthik3152

Don't u remember FOSTER mother.
0 0

by tapobratabag

foster beer PROMOTES THE GROWTH of our body as by taking beer people become fat
0 0

by nikhilparasher

remember movie twilight in which edward cullen was the foster child of carlisle
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by berkeley

ben foster : young talented goal keeper was nurtured at manchester united early in his career
0 0

by ajaymur91

foster = fo ( football) + ster (star);
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by shaktipada

foul
Short Definition : very bad or disagreeable; very dirty; Ex. foul
smell/flavor/temper/language/air/deed/weather/means; N. act against the rules; V. make or become foul;
commit a foul
Definition
(noun) an act that violates the rules of a sport

Definition
(verb) hit a foul ball

Definition
(verb) make impure
Synonyms : contaminate , pollute
Example Sentence
The industrial wastes polluted the lake

Definition
(verb) become or cause to become obstructed
Synonyms : back up , choke , choke off , clog , clog up , congest
Example Sentence
The leaves clog our drains in the Fall
The water pipe is backed up

Definition
(verb) commit a foul; break the rules

Definition
(verb) spot, stain, or pollute
Synonyms : befoul , defile , maculate
Example Sentence
The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it

Definition
(verb) make unclean
Example Sentence
foul the water

Definition
(verb) become soiled and dirty

Definition
(adj) highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
Synonyms : disgustful , disgusting , distasteful , loathly , loathsome , repellant , repellent ,repelling , revolti
ng , skanky , wicked , yucky
Example Sentence
a disgusting smell
distasteful language
a loathsome disease
the idea of eating meat is repellent to me
revolting food
a wicked stench

Definition
(adj) offensively malodorous
Synonyms : fetid , foetid , foul-smelling , funky , ill-scented , noisome , smelly , stinking
Example Sentence
a foul odor
the kitchen smelled really funky

Definition
(adj) violating accepted standards or rules
Synonyms : cheating , dirty , unsporting , unsportsmanlike
Example Sentence
a dirty fighter
used foul means to gain power
a nasty unsporting serve
fined for unsportsmanlike behavior

Definition
(adj) (of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines

Definition
(adj) (of a manuscript) defaced with changes
Synonyms : dirty , marked-up
Example Sentence
foul (or dirty) copy

Definition
(adj) characterized by obscenity
Synonyms : cruddy , filthy , nasty , smutty
Example Sentence
had a filthy mouth
foul language
smutty jokes

Definition
(adj) disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
Synonyms : filthy , nasty
Example Sentence
as filthy as a pigsty
a foul pond
a nasty pigsty of a room

Definition
(adj) especially of a ship's lines etc
Synonyms : afoul , fouled
Example Sentence
with its sails afoul
a foul anchor

founder
Short Definition : person who establishes (an organization or business)
Definition
(noun) inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
Synonyms : laminitis

Definition
(noun) a person who founds or establishes some institution
Synonyms : beginner , father , founding father
Example Sentence
George Washington is the father of his country

Definition
(noun) a worker who makes metal castings

Definition
(verb) fail utterly; collapse
Synonyms : fall flat , fall through , flop
Example Sentence
The project foundered

Definition
(verb) sink below the surface

Definition
(verb) break down, literally or metaphorically
Synonyms : break , cave in , collapse , fall in , give , give way
Example Sentence
The wall collapsed
The business collapsed
The dam broke
The roof collapsed
The wall gave in
The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice

Definition
(verb) stumble and nearly fall
Example Sentence
the horses foundered

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for founder
founder = fo + under = go + under = sink
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by rizvi

Founder of a new company may founder
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by v.ankit

founder=Fall+Under->Sink
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by melancholica

fracas
Short Definition : brawl(noisy quarrel or fight) in which a number of people take part; melee
Definition
(noun) noisy quarrel
Synonyms : affray , altercation

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fracas
Fracas-(fraud + cause), a fraud will generally cause a quarrel or brawl.
36 6

by swaroop_cn

Imagine a Freak Ass having a noisy quarrel with people.
16 1

by vivekharin

if you pronounce the word properly, the initial part of fracas sounds like fray, and fray is brawl...so
fracas<-->fray==brawl
4 2

by fabregas

fracas = f + ruckus... and ruckus means commotion.
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by coolgal82

sabka bheja fry(fra) ho gaya uske khasne(cas) se... ab to fracas hoga
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by 1.6k

FRACtious noisy ASs = someone who starts noisy quarrels.
0 2

by joeyessoe

in last fight of ANDAJ APANA APANA movie,amir khan used to sound "JAKASSSS".
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by mrdeps

fractious
Short Definition : unruly; peevish; cranky; bad-tempered; Ex. fractious horse
Definition
(adj) stubbornly resistant to authority or control
Synonyms : recalcitrant , refractory
Example Sentence
a fractious animal that would not submit to the harness
a refractory child

Definition
(adj) easily irritated or annoyed
Synonyms : cranky , irritable , nettlesome , peckish , peevish , pettish , petulant , scratchy , techy ,testy , t
etchy
Example Sentence
an incorrigibly fractious young man
not the least nettlesome of his countrymen

Definition
(adj) unpredictably difficult in operation; likely to be troublesome
Example Sentence
rockets were much too fractious to be tested near thickly populated areas
fractious components of a communication system

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fractious
those who get their limbs get fractured...gets annoyed or bad tempered by taking bed rest for long
30 15

by preetisoni2411

f + RACTIOUS -> RACTIOUS sounds like RAKSHAS(like Raavan) -> RAKSHAS' are easily irritated
14 8

by findktk

when u get a fracture, u get cranky,irksome
8 3

by jay_gandhi

fractious(FRACTURE TO US) - one who causes fracture to others is unruly...
6 2

by the suspect

it takes a fraction of a second for the rakshas to get angry...
2 1

by SDV

Fractious - jo phracture karwa sake! like an unruly horse.. gira toh haddi tuti!
0 9

by avinav

when a person is fractured he/she complains about it and is annoyed i.e. is fractious
0 1

by mohanster

if u r frACTious, u tend to ACT up and r very contrary
0 1

by kayla2010

The class became fractious when it was rumored that fractions would be on the test.
0 1

by memory man

chilla kyun raha hai.. dimaag main fracture hai kya.. kuch samjhta hi nahi.. kaisa fractious ladka hai!!
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by yourbikash

frail
Short Definition : weak; N. frailty
Definition
(noun) the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds

Definition
(noun) a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)

Definition
(adj) physically weak
Example Sentence
an invalid's frail body

Definition
(adj) wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine
beings
Synonyms : fallible , imperfect , weak
Example Sentence
I'm only a fallible human
frail humanity

Definition
(adj) easily broken or damaged or destroyed
Synonyms : delicate , fragile
Example Sentence
a kite too delicate to fly safely
fragile porcelain plates
fragile old bones
a frail craft

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frail
frail - one who fails in a subject is obviously WEAK in it
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by the suspect

Like fragile - weak.
11 1

by nic42991

F+ RAIL > Indian Railway alwayz SLOW/WEAK!
2 4

by avinav

fra(farah)+il(ill)...one who becomes ill ll become thin nd weak...
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by lovedeepsingh

FRAIL : You Fail to lift the RAIL because you are weak. Don't confuse with FLAIL : You get slapped
when you Fail. You'll be FLAILED if you confuse FRAIL with FLAIL.
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by saketh.theerdha

franchise
Short Definition : right or privilege granted by authority; right to vote; license to sell a product in a
particular territory
Definition
(noun) an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place

Definition
(noun) a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods
or services in a particular area
Synonyms : dealership

Definition
(noun) a statutory right or privilege granted to a person or group by a government (especially the rights of
citizenship and the right to vote)
Synonyms : enfranchisement

Definition
(verb) grant a franchise to

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for franchise
any company can open its branches(franchise)=aajadi(free)
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by sanjay014

frantic
Short Definition : wild; distraught as from fear or worry; Ex. frantic with fear
Definition
(adj) excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
Synonyms : frenetic , frenzied , phrenetic
Example Sentence
frantic with anger and frustration
frenetic screams followed the accident
a frenzied look in his eye

Definition
(adj) marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
Synonyms : delirious , excited , mad , unrestrained
Example Sentence
a crowd of delirious baseball fans
something frantic in their gaiety
a mad whirl of pleasure

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frantic
Frantic = Fran(ce)+tic; Sounds like most Frenchmen are pretty frantic... :-) Especially in case you still
remember their disgraceful behavior during 2008 Beijing Olimpic torch relay...
6 1

by seahouse

F+Ran(running)+Tic(tic-tic,time) > so as u r outta home and u getting late, at home ur mom wil go
wild/distraught with fear or worry.
5 8

by avinav

Frantic = Frenetic = Frenzied
4 2

by rizvi

although telling truth in your heart if someone asks u to tell fankly u will get highly agitated,widely excited
with....
4 0

by isabella swan

frantic=france -- in world cup 2006 zidane goes "wild" against italy
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by somabrata

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by avinav

fan + trick = if a fan tricks u, u get frenzied with worry
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by friendofafriend

Metal Fans... Remember the song Frantic by Metallica from their album frantic.. Lars is totally wild on
drums.. It sucks though :p
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by dashingncool

fraudulent
Short Definition : cheating; deceitful; Ex. fraudulent means; N. fraud: deception; swindle
Definition
(adj) intended to deceive
Synonyms : deceitful , fallacious
Example Sentence
deceitful advertising
fallacious testimony
smooth, shining, and deceitful as thin ice
a fraudulent scheme to escape paying taxes

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fraudulent
fraud(fraudulen).. one who is fraud... deceptive, one who cheats
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by sanrita

fraught
Short Definition : filled (with something unpleasant); full; Ex. fraught with danger and difficulties; CF.
freight
Definition
(adj) marked by distress
Example Sentence
a fraught mother-daughter relationship

Definition
(adj) filled with or attended with
Synonyms : pregnant
Example Sentence
words fraught with meaning
an incident fraught with danger
a silence pregnant with suspense

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fraught
fraught->sounds like drought and both of dem are opposites
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by Ani

fraught = fraud + caught; The fraud or thief was caught. His pockets were filled with jewels and money.
11 1

by billa2009

Fraught sounds like 'fought'. When you have fought a war, your mind is filled with emotional distress from
all the killings.
11 4

by asheq

fraught sounds like brought...so means accompanied with!
4 1

by aditya_123321

A Dam (F)ailed to show signs of dRAUGHT, i.e. the Dam is FILLED.
1 2

by Vasant_Kabra

Picture a barge filled wtih FROST.
1 0

by Jackery

In Draught : You have no water in fields and in fraught its full
0 1

by nistha
fray
Short Definition : brawl; fight; V: wear away or unravel by rubbing; have loose threads developing; cause
to become worn out (a person's temper or nerves); CF. rub
Definition
(noun) a noisy fight
Synonyms : affray , disturbance , ruffle

Definition
(verb) wear away by rubbing
Synonyms : frazzle
Example Sentence
The friction frayed the sleeve

Definition
(verb) cause friction
Synonyms : chafe , fret , rub , scratch
Example Sentence
my sweater scratches

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fray
wen v fry somthin it makes lot of noise.
24 9

by bluehole

F RAY -- "F**K .. RAY!!! Teri toh!" some one is shouting because he lost his TEMPER/ NERVES and
wants to get into a FIGHT
3 1

by ilarum

we only pray to God only when we are in the fray
2 3

by mrdeps

"the Fray" is a band - the bald lead singer is always fighting with the other band members on stage.
1 5

by menon_ranjit

Fight on the Way(fray)
1 1

by tapobratabag

FRAY=Yelling in a FRAcas (another GRE word which means the same as Fray)
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by melancholica

freebooter
Short Definition : pirate or plunderer who makes war in order to grow rich
Definition
(noun) someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
Synonyms : despoiler , looter , pillager , plunderer , raider , spoiler

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for freebooter
someone who BOOTS(kicks) everyone for FREE(no reason) and robs them.
11 2

by winder

Sounds like Freelooter i.e a pirate who loots/
3 0

by tapobratabag

there was a competition between the pirates for selling boots(shoes in english) for free in order to gain
maoney
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by sanrita

frenzied
Short Definition : madly excited; N. frenzy: violent wild excitement
Definition
(adj) affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
Synonyms : manic
Example Sentence
a frenzied attack
a frenzied mob
the prosecutor's frenzied denunciation of the accused
outbursts of drunken violence and manic activity and creativity

Definition
(adj) excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
Synonyms : frantic , frenetic , phrenetic
Example Sentence
frantic with anger and frustration
frenetic screams followed the accident
a frenzied look in his eye

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frenzied
wen some one kept in frezer they will get madly exited
13 1

by jhoda

No worries FRENZY appears like FRENZ HEE So imagine a bunch of FRENZ (like those of Rang de
Basanti), who are so HYPER EXCITED (CRAZY) that they are just screaming and shouting hu ha HEE
HEE
6 5

by r4nj33t

Frantic = Frenetic = Frenzied
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by rizvi

fresco
Short Definition : painting on wet plaster (usually fresh)
Definition
(noun) a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster

Definition
(noun) a durable method of painting on a wall by using watercolors on wet plaster

Definition
(verb) paint onto wet plaster on a wall

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fresco
Fresco = Fresh + Coat. A fresh coat of paint.
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by elfascinating

remember "love ajkal"movie,deepika passionate about
3 3

by harshrocketvora

fret
Short Definition : be annoyed or vexed; Ex. fret over your poor grades; N: irritation of mind; ADJ. fretful
Definition
(noun) agitation resulting from active worry
Synonyms : lather , stew , sweat , swither
Example Sentence
don't get in a stew
he's in a sweat about exams

Definition
(noun) a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
Synonyms : worn spot

Definition
(noun) an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
Synonyms : greek fret , greek key , key pattern
Example Sentence
there was a simple fret at the top of the walls

Definition
(noun) a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by
a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch

Definition
(verb) worry unnecessarily or excessively
Synonyms : fuss , niggle
Example Sentence
don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now

Definition
(verb) be agitated or irritated
Example Sentence
don't fret over these small details

Definition
(verb) provide (a musical instrument) with frets
Example Sentence
fret a guitar

Definition
(verb) become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
Synonyms : chafe , gall

Definition
(verb) cause annoyance in

Definition
(verb) gnaw into; make resentful or angry
Synonyms : eat into , grate , rankle
Example Sentence
The injustice rankled her
his resentment festered

Definition
(verb) carve a pattern into

Definition
(verb) decorate with an interlaced design

Definition
(verb) be too tight; rub or press
Synonyms : choke , gag
Example Sentence
This neckband is choking the cat

Definition
(verb) cause friction
Synonyms : chafe , fray , rub , scratch
Example Sentence
my sweater scratches

Definition
(verb) remove soil or rock
Synonyms : eat away , erode
Example Sentence
Rain eroded the terraces

Definition
(verb) wear away or erode
Synonyms : eat away

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fret
Fret if retta(telugu usage) falls on u then ....i think u got it
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by bharatinuguri

He became fretted or annoyed since he did not know how to play the fret on the guitar.
7 12

by nic42991

The felon became 'fretful' thinking when will he be 'free'!
3 3

by rizvi

guys these words r really difficult to have mnemonics but here is a simple one. F ret. when u r fucking
and a crow rets(shits) on you then u get annoyed and vexed
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by wordsmania

fret over your fat body
0 1

by mrdeps

Sounds like FREIGHT.All these commercial terms annoy me.
0 0

by tapobratabag

remember fat fred(fret) from the movie xmen origins wolverine. he was angry on logan after he called him
that
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by ashu6191

friction
Short Definition : clash or conflict in opinion; rubbing against
Definition
(noun) a state of conflict between persons
Synonyms : clash

Definition
(noun) the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
Synonyms : rubbing

Definition
(noun) effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
Synonyms : detrition , rubbing

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for friction
friction
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by jdeverill
frieze
Short Definition : ornamental horizontal band on a wall
Definition
(noun) an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and
the cornice

Definition
(noun) a heavy woolen fabric with a long nap

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frieze
very difficult to keep mnemonics...but remember like this...as freeze(refrigerator) can be used as
decoration so frieze is also for decoration....
11 7

by funman

sounds like prize which are kept as decorations in the drawing room
8 1

by SDV

~fringe
1 4

by friendofafriend

its LIKE A FRISBEE U HANG A FRISBEE ON A WALL AFTER PLAYING
1 5

by ranjanron

its very simple....,..when u r under freezing(cooling).,..,,u will wear frieze,.,,.,.
1 2

by elango mech

Ridge is frieze of hills.
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by rajib205

Sounds like pricy(costly) ORnaments are always costly. ridges are fieze of hills.
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by vivekharin

FRIEZE -- Sounds like RAYEEZ (Rich in Hindi). RAYEEZ Aadmiyonke paas Show-Off karnekeliye
ORNAMENTS hote hai
0 2

by ilarum

Fry easily or else you will burn the ornamental band on kitchen wall
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by Aps

frigid
Short Definition : intensely cold; cold in manner; Ex. frigid zone
Definition
(adj) sexually unresponsive
Synonyms : cold
Example Sentence
was cold to his advances
a frigid woman

Definition
(adj) extremely cold
Synonyms : arctic , gelid , glacial , icy , polar
Example Sentence
an arctic climate
a frigid day
gelid waters of the North Atlantic
glacial winds
icy hands
polar weather

Definition
(adj) devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
Synonyms : frosty , frozen , glacial , icy , wintry
Example Sentence
a frigid greeting
got a frosty reception
a frozen look on their faces
a glacial handshake
icy stare
wintry smile

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frigid
frigid-concentrate on fridge which is cold
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by monicag

frigid=freeze+rigid=in"intensely cold" everything bocomes rigid
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by somabrata

frigid...rigid(in intense cold)
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by sayem127

we have heard about frigid zone in geography which means icy areas which is cold in nature...
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by srivatsan

fringe
Short Definition : decorative edge of hanging threads; edge
Definition
(noun) the outside boundary or surface of something
Synonyms : outer boundary , periphery

Definition
(noun) a part of the city far removed from the center
Synonyms : outskirt
Example Sentence
they built a factory on the outskirts of the city

Definition
(noun) one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
Synonyms : interference fringe

Definition
(noun) a social group holding marginal or extreme views
Example Sentence
members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times

Definition
(noun) a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
Synonyms : bang

Definition
(noun) an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels

Definition
(verb) adorn with a fringe
Example Sentence
The weaver fringed the scarf

Definition
(verb) decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe
Example Sentence
fur fringed the hem of the dress

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fringe
fringe...remember it with fridge(short form of refrigeratior)... lets decorate the fridge with threads... hope it
helps u
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by sanrita

frisk
Short Definition : move about playfully; froric; ADJ. frisky: playful
Definition
(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs
Synonyms : frisking
Example Sentence
he gave the suspect a quick frisk

Definition
(verb) play boisterously
Synonyms : cavort , disport , frolic , gambol , lark , lark about , rollick , romp , run around , skylark, sport
Example Sentence
The children frolicked in the garden
the gamboling lambs in the meadows
The toddlers romped in the playroom

Definition
(verb) search as for concealed weapons by running the hands rapidly over the clothing and through the
pockets
Example Sentence
The police frisked everyone at the airport

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frisk
security guards reduce the risk just by frisk
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by mrdeps

Frisk~disk(that we play with);she frisked becoz she was going to play with a disk !
1 1

by khushi5

Read it as freak...you freak and search for weapons on his body..
1 0

by jazzy

There is a risk of something, so you are searching everyone for concealed weapon.
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by cseprabhat

when you are been frisked you are in risk.....
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by iet.saket@gmail.com

fritter
Short Definition : waste (time or money on unimportant things)
Definition
(noun) small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables

Definition
(verb) spend frivolously and unwisely
Synonyms : dissipate , fool , fool away , fritter away , frivol away , shoot
Example Sentence
Fritter away one's inheritance

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fritter
fritter rhymes with bitter...since the food was bitter, i wasted them
26 3

by imajeeth

Sounds like "litter". When we litter food, we actually waste it.
24 1

by elfascinating

Sounds like twitter..When u r twittering u r wasting ur time...
21 0

by mohitdia

being on FACEBOOK and TWITTER is a WASTE of time...
5 1

by verbal800

Sounds Like Flirtier. When u flirt u waste time and money.
1 3

by vivekharin

frugality is avoiding fritter
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by RDSingh

frivolous
Short Definition : lacking in seriousness; flippant; self-indulgently carefree; unworthy of serious attention;
relatively unimportant; trivial
Definition
(adj) not serious in content or attitude or behavior
Example Sentence
a frivolous novel
a frivolous remark
a frivolous young woman

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frivolous
Fri-vo-lous ~Free - If something is free, u dont take it seriously, you think oh they are giving it for free coz
its not that important stuff.. or not the stuff in demand.. or not the stuff taken seriously by public..
25 1

by shadab.mit

Fri+vol+ous = Free+Will ->one who acts with his own will, carefree, not serious.
7 1

by neo_hitman

i do feel a bit FIVIRISH,, but nothing too serious or anything to worry about
1 6

by saurabhkumar87

FAR FROM SERIOUS = FRIVOLOUS ; i.e lacking seriousness
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by onno manush

FRIVOLOUS = FREE + VO +LOiUS, Louis is very carefree.
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by biotechlover

frock
Short Definition : long loose garment (worn by monks)
Definition
(noun) a habit worn by clerics

Definition
(noun) a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
Synonyms : dress

Definition
(verb) put a frock on

frolic
Short Definition : play and jump about happily; frisk; Ex. frolicking young lambs
Definition
(noun) gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
Synonyms : caper , gambol , play , romp
Example Sentence
it was all done in play
their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly

Definition
(verb) play boisterously
Synonyms : cavort , disport , frisk , gambol , lark , lark about , rollick , romp , run around , skylark ,sport
Example Sentence
The children frolicked in the garden
the gamboling lambs in the meadows
The toddlers romped in the playroom

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frolic
FROLIC ~ FRiends or LIQuor; I need both for frolicking.
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by satyanand

my son frolicked around me for a lick from my ice cream
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by ayca

Frolick: for-a-rollick / for-a-role-lick (he had frolic when he had a lick in his role)
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by jongly.cactus

wearin beautiful frocks...little girls were frolicking in the garden
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by sanrita

frolicsome
Short Definition : prankish; gay; playful; merry; frisky
Definition
(adj) given to merry frolicking
Synonyms : coltish , frolicky , rollicking , sportive
Example Sentence
frolicsome students celebrated their graduation with parties and practical jokes

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frolicsome
lick some...(e.g.Frolicsome puppy tried to lick some of the treats her master had given her...just imagine
that sweet little puppy)
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by lamrinch

similar lo frocks,guys luk handsome ,gays luk frolicsome
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by akshi

frond
Short Definition : fern leaf; palm or banana leaf
Definition
(noun) compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frond
some fronds grow in ponds
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by 1.6k

fructify
Short Definition : bear fruit; produce fruit
Definition
(verb) become productive or fruitful
Example Sentence
The seeds fructified

Definition
(verb) make productive or fruitful
Example Sentence
The earth that he fructified

Definition
(verb) bear fruit
Synonyms : set
Example Sentence
the apple trees fructify

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fructify
FRUCTose is sugar from fruit. Fructify means to bear fruit.
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by dshefman

frugality
Short Definition : thrift; economy; ADJ. frugal: practicing economy; costing little; inexpensive
Definition
(noun) prudence in avoiding waste
Synonyms : frugalness

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frugality
frugal means avoiding waste... read it as free+girl...if a girl comes for free,it saves waste of money
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by nehaMD

FEW+GIRL friend...if you have few girl friends,it's ECONOMICAL...when you have many,it's costly.....and
frugal means the quality of being economical with money or food...
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by nileshdive

[fru]gality => fruit. Fruit is cheap (cheaper than meat)
3 5

by pateheo

read it as, fru(free)+ gality(gali) free from waste(gali).
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by arslan
fruitful
Short Definition : producing results; profitable; prolific; producing in abundance
Definition
(adj) productive or conducive to producing in abundance
Example Sentence
be fruitful and multiply

fruition
Short Definition : bearing of fruit; fulfillment; realization; Ex. come to/be brought to fruition
Definition
(noun) the condition of bearing fruit

Definition
(noun) enjoyment derived from use or possession

Definition
(noun) something that is made real or concrete
Synonyms : realisation , realization
Example Sentence
the victory was the realization of a whole year's work

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fruition
fruit production
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by ayca

sounds like fruit hencr related to fruit
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by satishvudaru

Friend(Fr) you(u) and I(i) will get realization in tution (tion)
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by Aps

frustrate
Short Definition : thwart; defeat; prevent from accomplishing a purpose
Definition
(verb) hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Synonyms : baffle , bilk , cross , foil , queer , scotch , spoil , thwart
Example Sentence
What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
foil your opponent

Definition
(verb) treat cruelly
Synonyms : bedevil , crucify , dun , rag , torment
Example Sentence
The children tormented the stuttering teacher

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frustrate
agar ismein bhi mnemonic chahiye then u r definately frustrated !!
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by 1.6k

frustrate rymes with castrate if you treat people with frustrate(cruel or annoyin) attitude u will
castrate(emasculate,,or remove part of body)...and people will try to frustrate(hinder or prevent) it from
doing...IT WORKS.
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by kundana.shrali

fuddle
Short Definition : make stupid or confused as with alcholic drink; N. in a fuddle: confused
Definition
(noun) a confused multitude of things
Synonyms : clutter , jumble , mare's nest , muddle , smother , welter

Definition
(verb) make stupid with alcohol
Synonyms : befuddle

Definition
(verb) consume alcohol
Synonyms : booze , drink
Example Sentence
We were up drinking all night

Definition
(verb) be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
Synonyms : bedevil , befuddle , confound , confuse , discombobulate , fox , throw
Example Sentence
These questions confuse even the experts
This question completely threw me
This question befuddled even the teacher

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fuddle
FUDDLE OR MUDDLE - confused.
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by pushpa_edit

fugitive
Short Definition : fleeting or transitory; lasting only a short time; roving(wandering); running away or
fleeing as from the law; N: one who flees; Ex. fugitives at large
Definition
(noun) someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
Synonyms : fleer , runaway
Example Sentence
fugitives from the sweatshops

Definition
(noun) someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice
Synonyms : fugitive from justice

Definition
(adj) lasting for a markedly brief time
Synonyms : fleeting , momentaneous , momentary
Example Sentence
a fleeting glance
fugitive hours
rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass
a momentary glimpse

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fugitive
relate it with abhishek bacchan's movie refugee!
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by avinav

fugitive- in abhishek bachchans movie refugee he was a person who was seeked by police and also
refugee are persons who are in transitory or fleeting phase
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by RDSingh

remember fugi film camera. it takes picture in a fleeting second
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by uttarasn

A Fugitive is always on the run, staying at any place only for short time, a temporary stay
2 2

by becks_geek

The fugitive (runaway criminal) is very fugitive (fleeting or transitory) so he will not be caught.
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by nic42991

GITIVE THE MOST WANTED of sohab iliyasi in which fugitive convicts were showed.
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by studyabroad.us

fulcrum
Short Definition : support on which a lever rests or pivots
Definition
(noun) the pivot about which a lever turns

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fulcrum
Full crane.. Supports full crane.. Whatever.
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by shadip
fulminate
Short Definition : thunder; explode; issue a severe denunciation
Definition
(noun) a salt or ester of fulminic acid

Definition
(verb) criticize severely
Synonyms : rail
Example Sentence
He fulminated against the Republicans' plan to cut Medicare
She railed against the bad social policies

Definition
(verb) come on suddenly and intensely
Example Sentence
the disease fulminated

Definition
(verb) cause to explode violently and with loud noise

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fulminate
fulminate sounds like full + illuminate During an explosion or lightning, everything is illuminated
completely.
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by k-electron

I'm FULL I just ATE any more and I will explode!
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by own1221

Frustration will culminate in a loud verbal attack, an emotional explosion.
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by Rodeokinney

fulminate = foul + my + mate = criticize hardly
3 2

by ksubbian

fulminate=full of mennace means creating mennace evrytime
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by amitarora

fulminate:FUlly ILlUMINAted:::::: (IN KOI MIL GAYA movie)....The Aliens came suddenly illuminating the
sky and changed the whole senerio drastically......
2 8

by vatsaljain

disseminate means scatter. full + eminate fully scatter , only an explosion can do this.
2 4

by vivekharin

fuel+ illuminate
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by laserjack

FULMINATE means to criticize severely. FULSOME means the opposite (excessive praise). ful-SOME is
better than the ful-MINimum.
1 1

by dshefman

did u Fool Me Nate(short for Nathaniel)?!Just imagine Nate had just tried to fool one of his friend and
now that he found out, he's furious and started criticizing Nate severely!
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by melancholica

To "fully rate alout with hate"
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by gardenforhealth

-> can an administrator please delete this accidental duplicate? <-
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by Rodeokinney

fulminate=explode dynamite=explode so as both have same sound
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by desai_dharmik

~ Culminate~climax---In old films, climax is where the hero criticizes bad guys fully and they change. Full
at culmination
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by csg123

for one FUL-MIN(my friend)-ATE...then xploded with loud noise
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by puncuz

fulsome
Short Definition : disgustingly excessive; offensively flattering; Ex. fulsome praise/expressions of admire
Definition
(adj) unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
Synonyms : buttery , oily , oleaginous , smarmy , soapy , unctuous
Example Sentence
buttery praise
gave him a fulsome introduction
an oily sycophantic press agent
oleaginous hypocrisy
smarmy self-importance
the unctuous Uriah Heep
soapy compliments

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fulsome
You can FOOL SOME people with excessive and insincere praise..
45 1

by namaskar

usually when you have sex, two people is enough, threesome is more than enough,
FULSOME(foursome) is excessive
10 5

by usairforce1985

Focus on the ful portion. Fulsome means excessive to the point where it is too full.
2 2

by nic42991

Fulsome=full+some more ie, it was full,,,bu when some added it becomes disgustingly excessivemore
2 0

by somabrata

"You can FOOL SOME people sometimes, but you can't fool all the people all the time." -- Bob Marley
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by dshefman

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by amol84

fumble
Short Definition : move the fingers and hands awkwardly (in search of something); mishandle or drop a
ball that is in play; bungle; botch; spoil by mishandling; N.
Definition
(noun) (sports) dropping the ball
Synonyms : muff

Definition
(verb) feel about uncertainly or blindly
Synonyms : grope
Example Sentence
She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom

Definition
(verb) make one's way clumsily or blindly
Synonyms : blunder
Example Sentence
He fumbled towards the door

Definition
(verb) handle clumsily

Definition
(verb) make a mess of, destroy or ruin
Synonyms : ball up , blow , bobble , bodge , bollix , bollix up , bollocks , bollocks up , botch ,botch
up , bumble , bungle , flub , fluff , foul up , fuck up , louse up , mess up , mishandle , muck
up , muff , screw up , spoil
Example Sentence
I botched the dinner and we had to eat out
the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement

Definition
(verb) drop or juggle or fail to play cleanly a grounder
Example Sentence
fumble a grounder

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fumble
like tumble...
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by 1.6k

fu tumbler..imagine wat wil happen if u fuk in a fuking tumbler
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by jason_smick

functional
Short Definition : made for practical use only (without decoration); functioning; Ex. functional modern
furniture; CF. functionalism
Definition
(adj) designed for or capable of a particular function or use
Example Sentence
a style of writing in which every word is functional
functional architecture

Definition
(adj) involving or affecting function rather than physiology
Example Sentence
functional deafness

Definition
(adj) relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure
Example Sentence
the problem now is not a constitutional one; it is a functional one
delegates elected on a functional rather than a geographical basis

Definition
(adj) fit or ready for use or service
Synonyms : operable , operational , usable , useable
Example Sentence
the toaster was still functional even after being dropped
the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable
an operational aircraft
the dishwasher is now in working order

Definition
(adj) designed for or adapted to a function or use
Example Sentence
functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and
theoretical
functional architecture

Definition
(adj) (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
Synonyms : operative , running , working
Example Sentence
in running (or working) order
a functional set of brakes

functionary
Short Definition : official (who performs a particular function)
Definition
(noun) a worker who holds or is invested with an office
Synonyms : official

fundamental
Short Definition : basic; primary; essential
Definition
(noun) any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business
Example Sentence
fundamentals include a company's growth, revenues, earnings, management, and capital structure

Definition
(noun) the lowest tone of a harmonic series
Synonyms : first harmonic , fundamental frequency

Definition
(adj) serving as an essential component
Synonyms : cardinal , central , key , primal
Example Sentence
a cardinal rule
the central cause of the problem
an example that was fundamental to the argument
computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure

Definition
(adj) being or involving basic facts or principles
Synonyms : rudimentary , underlying
Example Sentence
the fundamental laws of the universe
a fundamental incomatibility between them
these rudimentary truths
underlying principles

Definition
(adj) far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something
Synonyms : profound
Example Sentence
the fundamental revolution in human values that has occurred
the book underwent fundamental changes
committed the fundamental error of confusing spending with extravagance
profound social changes
funereal
Short Definition : sad; solemn; suitable for a funeral
Definition
(adj) suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial
Synonyms : sepulchral
Example Sentence
funereal gloom
hollow sepulchral tones

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for funereal
funereal funeral
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by rajib205

furor
Short Definition : frenzy; great anger and excitement; CF. fury
Definition
(noun) an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
Synonyms : craze , cult , fad , furore , rage
Example Sentence
he always follows the latest fads
it was all the rage that season

Definition
(noun) a sudden outburst (as of protest)
Synonyms : furore

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for furor
fu + ror...read ror as roar...when does a person roar..when he is immensely angry or very excited
29 4

by nehaMD

FAST and FURIOUS .......so furor came from furious...
10 0

by pankajgoyal

remember Hitler.. Fuhrer.. it was madness, commotion during his time
5 5

by namaskar

sorry for slang: Fu=Fuck, ror=ruby on rails, so furor means I am very angry with ror programming
2 1

by barek2k2

Fury+Roar.He in a great Fury hence roaring.
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by tapobratabag

Furor = Uproar is synonyms
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by onno manush

furrow
Short Definition : long shallow trench made by a plow; deep wrinkle in the skin; V.
Definition
(noun) a long shallow trench in the ground (especially one made by a plow)

Definition
(noun) a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface
Synonyms : crease , crinkle , line , seam , wrinkle
Example Sentence
his face has many lines
ironing gets rid of most wrinkles

Definition
(verb) hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove
Synonyms : groove , rut
Example Sentence
furrow soil

Definition
(verb) make wrinkled or creased
Synonyms : crease , wrinkle
Example Sentence
furrow one's brow

Definition
(verb) cut a furrow into a columns
Synonyms : chamfer , chase

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for furrow
sounds like BURROW
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by bin

The rowed fur
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by ksameer_coep

sounds like faro(Tear) in hindi.its like taking a plough and tearing the earth.
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by tonymontana

sorrow
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by deepak222

furtive
Short Definition : stealthy; quiet and secret (trying to escape notice); sneaky; Ex. furtive glance
Definition
(adj) marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
Synonyms : sneak , sneaky , stealthy , surreptitious
Example Sentence
a furtive manner
a sneak attack
stealthy footsteps
a surreptitious glance at his watch

Definition
(adj) secret and sly or sordid
Synonyms : backstair , backstairs
Example Sentence
backstairs gossip
his low backstairs cunning
backstairs intimacies
furtive behavior

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for furtive
One who is FARTive has to expel farts stealthily.
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by userdce

FURTIVE ..very close to FERTILE...SO when you are infertile you go for fertility treatment, which you
keep SECRET from others, as you dont want people to know about your infertility.
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by preetisoni2411

FURtive.. cats have fur..they're stealthy
8 6

by redeye

a fugitive has to leave furitively
5 4

by jay_gandhi

Furtive sounds like 'FLIRT'ive.. So a flirtly look is always SNEAKY...!!! ;)
4 0

by jammy4u

Covertive
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by Rodeokinney

A furrow is a place for a fugitive to hide and be stealthy.
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by Rodeokinney

A fugitive (a person in hiding sought by law) is always furtive. Relate furtive with fugitive.
1 0

by Srividya Srikumar

for thieves :so in order to steal thieves need to be stealthy and sneaky
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by laaptu

fusillade
Short Definition : simultaneous firing or outburst (of missiles, questions, etc.)
Definition
(noun) rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
Synonyms : burst , salvo , volley
Example Sentence
our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise

Definition
(verb) attack with fusillade

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fusillade
'Fusion' bomb, a kind of nuclear bomb. So 'fusillade' is discharge of bombs.
22 2

by jahidmasud

FUSE+LED - you may have seen FUSE used in household wiring made of LED, exploding like
lightening.
5 8

by userdce

fusilLADEN-BINLADEN -EXPLOSION
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by sasi_711

Fussilade > Fussi(Phansi,atakna) + lade(lady) > So imagine a lady stuck in a suddenn simultaneous
outbirst of missiles from two sides!
1 8

by avinav

Fusillade = Fusil + lade
1 3

by rizvi

fussilade ==> fasad In a fasad there is a lot of firing
1 1

by jay_gandhi

fuLL MIssillE aTTACK AT d eNEMY
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by sukhraj

FUSI(ll)ADE:fuse + parade.its a parade of fuses.
1 2

by gre_10

"Fusion"+"Raid"->an atomic raid against somebody, outburst or firing of missiles,questions,etc.
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by melancholica

Fusillade=fire brigade ,incessant jets of water poured.
0 1

by rakei

Fusillade = fus (to pour) + ill+ ade ( as in lemonade) => To pour something rapidly that causes
illness. Here it is the rapid discharge of firearms.
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by karthickv2006

fusion
Short Definition : union; coalition; V. fuse
Definition
(noun) an occurrence that involves the production of a union
Synonyms : merger , unification

Definition
(noun) the state of being combined into one body
Synonyms : coalition

Definition
(noun) the merging of adjacent sounds or syllables or words

Definition
(noun) a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous
release of energy
Synonyms : nuclear fusion , nuclear fusion reaction

Definition
(noun) the combining of images from the two eyes to form a single visual percept
Synonyms : optical fusion

Definition
(noun) correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae; usually done surgically
but sometimes done by traction or immobilization
Synonyms : spinal fusion

Definition
(noun) the act of fusing (or melting) together

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fusion
Having problem with fission & fusion reaction? Fusion is the one with 'U' which stands for unite.
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by shadip

fusion = fuse is going to connect many circuit i.e come together.
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by shaktipada
fussy
Short Definition : fastidious; finicky; easily upset
Definition
(adj) annoyed and irritable
Synonyms : bad-tempered , crabbed , crabby , cross , grouchy , grumpy , ill-tempered

Definition
(adj) overcrowded or cluttered with detail
Synonyms : busy
Example Sentence
a busy painting
a fussy design

Definition
(adj) exacting especially about details
Synonyms : finical , finicky , particular , picky
Example Sentence
a finicky eater
fussy about clothes
very particular about how her food was prepared

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fussy
fussy...read it as fussy in hindi..that is trapped...so ek ladki jo kisi uljhan me fussy ho wo asani se upset
ho jati hai..
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by nehaMD

futile
Short Definition : useless; hopeless; ineffectual
Definition
(adj) producing no result or effect
Synonyms : ineffectual , otiose , unavailing
Example Sentence
a futile effort
the therapy was ineffectual
an otiose undertaking
an unavailing attempt

Definition
(adj) unproductive of success
Synonyms : bootless , fruitless , sleeveless , vain
Example Sentence
a fruitless search
futile years after her artistic peak
a sleeveless errand
a vain attempt

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for futile
futile is not fertile.. hence not fruitful
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by namaskar

futile sounds like foot oil ..spending 1000$ on foot oil is WASTE..and UNPRODUCTIVE bcoz even then
hair will not grow on your foot ..haha seems funny but works..
8 1

by kundana.shrali

futile is opposite of fruition
1 2

by anshulnirvana

futile sounds like few tall.....The town only has few tall tress left- what a Hopeless(without effect or futile)
city for the young generation to live.
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by paula_3004

few tile :why? because the kiln is ineffective to produce the desire result,it is useless and ineffective
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by laaptu

FrUit fell on the TILE(floor tiles)....so it became fruitless...or ineffective
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by simranjeet

futile -due to the miscarriage the fetus was dead which can be said it was unproductive and unsuccessful
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by santosh pokhrel

futile = consider fute as the past tense of fuse; i.e fuse has been blown up; completely fail.
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by shaktipada