Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
onus
Meaning :
burden; responsibility
(noun) an onerous or difficult concern
Sentence :
the burden of responsibility", "that's a load off my mind
Synonyms :
bar sinister, black eye, blame, blot, blur, brand, charge, culpability, deadweight, duty, encumbrance, fault, guilt, incubus, liability, load, millstone, obligation, odium, oppression, responsibility, slur, spot, stain, stigma, task, tax, weight
Antonyms :
aid, benefit, blessing, help
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
ON-US you are ON US ie. you are a BURDEN on me.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
The patient cut his nas, onus is on the nurse
More Examples :
The onus of caring for her brother was on her while her parents were out of town.
Gb: we have to put the onus back on the parents to keep their children under control.
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buffoon
Meaning :
stupid person; clown
(noun) a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior, (noun) a rude or vulgar fool,
Sentence :
The buffoon succeeded in entertaining the guests.
Synonyms :
antic, bozo, clown, comedian, comic, droll, fool, harlequin, jester, joker, merry-andrew, wag, zany
Antonyms :
tragedian
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
A Baffoon is a cartoon.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
When a Baboon Puffs a cigarette we may call it Buffoon.
More Examples :
He was such a buffoon that he did not realize when to stop talking.
I have to say, the men seem to be incompetent buffoons.
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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
brand
Meaning :
trademark; mark burned on the hide of an animal; mark burned into the flesh of criminals; mark of disgrace; V: mark with a brand; give a lasting bad name; stigmatize; Ex. The press branded him a liar.
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Sentence :
What brand are those jeans you are wearing?
Synonyms :
trademark
Antonyms :
-
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
for those who know whats body branding, it is easy to remember!!
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
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More Examples :
She ran a comb through her hair, deciding not to re-braid the top part.
She smelled of her own musk, strands of hair escaping her braid to tickle his face.
brand
Meaning :
trademark; mark burned on the hide of an animal; mark burned into the flesh of criminals; mark of disgrace; V: mark with a brand; give a lasting bad name; stigmatize; Ex. The press branded him a liar.
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Sentence :
What brand are those jeans you are wearing?
Synonyms :
trademark
Antonyms :
-
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
for those who know whats body branding, it is easy to remember!!
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
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More Examples :
She ran a comb through her hair, deciding not to re-braid the top part.
She smelled of her own musk, strands of hair escaping her braid to tickle his face.
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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
Meaning :
faultfinding; too critical
(adj.) tending to find and call attention to faults
Sentence :
"a captious pedant", "an excessively demanding and faultfinding tutor"
Synonyms :
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Antonyms :
commendatory, complimentary, encouraging, flattering, laudatory, praising
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
First word that comes to mind -Captain, who will always find and call attention to Faults which must be altered.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
simiar to CAUTIOUS...cautious people FIND FAULTS in things
More Examples :
The tutor was so captious that the students found it extremely difficult to continue there.
The teacher often deliberately asked captious questions to get the students debating.
captious
Captious
Meaning :faultfinding; too critical
(adj.) tending to find and call attention to faults
Sentence :
"a captious pedant", "an excessively demanding and faultfinding tutor"
Synonyms :
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Antonyms :
commendatory, complimentary, encouraging, flattering, laudatory, praising
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
First word that comes to mind -Captain, who will always find and call attention to Faults which must be altered.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
simiar to CAUTIOUS...cautious people FIND FAULTS in things
More Examples :
The tutor was so captious that the students found it extremely difficult to continue there.
The teacher often deliberately asked captious questions to get the students debating.
Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST 45
Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
something surrendered as punishment for a crime or breach of contract; V: lose as a forfeit; N. forfeiture
(noun) the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
Sentence :
the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time
Synonyms :
cost, damages, fine, loss, mulct, penalty, relinquishment
Antonyms :
gain, victory, win
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
forfeited == fore (before) + feet , that is when u have done some mistake u fall on some ones feet for excuse..
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
You have made some counterfeit coins so now you have to forfeit actual money(As a punishment).
More Examples :
you've forfeited your right to name your successor, forfeited property
Our goods were confiscated as a punishment.
forfeit
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| Forfeit |
Meaning :
something surrendered as punishment for a crime or breach of contract; V: lose as a forfeit; N. forfeiture
(noun) the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
Sentence :
the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time
Synonyms :
cost, damages, fine, loss, mulct, penalty, relinquishment
Antonyms :
gain, victory, win
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
forfeited == fore (before) + feet , that is when u have done some mistake u fall on some ones feet for excuse..
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
You have made some counterfeit coins so now you have to forfeit actual money(As a punishment).
More Examples :
you've forfeited your right to name your successor, forfeited property
Our goods were confiscated as a punishment.
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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
teach (ideas or principles); instill
(verb) teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
Sentence :
inculcate values into the young generation
Synonyms :
brainwash*, break down, communicate, drill, drum into, educate, hammer into, impart, impress, indoctrinate, inseminate, instill, instruct, plant, program, shape up, teach, work over
Antonyms :
confuse, muddle
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
IN + CULCATE (calculate). IN school, teachers inculcate (teach) the students how to calculate different numbers.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
Relate it to In-Cultivate..Just like the farmers cultivate the farms in their fields Teachers cultivate (or INCULCATE)knowledge into the students brains.
More Examples :
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inculcate
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Meaning :
teach (ideas or principles); instill
(verb) teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
Sentence :
inculcate values into the young generation
Synonyms :
brainwash*, break down, communicate, drill, drum into, educate, hammer into, impart, impress, indoctrinate, inseminate, instill, instruct, plant, program, shape up, teach, work over
Antonyms :
confuse, muddle
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
IN + CULCATE (calculate). IN school, teachers inculcate (teach) the students how to calculate different numbers.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
Relate it to In-Cultivate..Just like the farmers cultivate the farms in their fields Teachers cultivate (or INCULCATE)knowledge into the students brains.
More Examples :
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malapropism
Meaning :
comic misuse of a word; CF. Mrs. Malaprop
(noun) the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
Sentence :
The professor's malapropisms were getting worse by the day.
Synonyms :
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Antonyms :
-
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
mal (negative) + prop (proper usage) .. improper usage of words
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
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More Examples :
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malapropism
Meaning :
comic misuse of a word; CF. Mrs. Malaprop
(noun) the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
Sentence :
The professor's malapropisms were getting worse by the day.
Synonyms :
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Antonyms :
-
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
mal (negative) + prop (proper usage) .. improper usage of words
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
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More Examples :
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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
loyalty
Noun. The act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
Sentence :
I don't owe my allegiance
Synonyms :
adherence, ardor, consecration, constancy, dedication, deference, devotion, duty, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, homage, honor, obedience, obligation, piety
Antonyms :
disloyalty, enmity, sedition, treachery, treason
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
allegiance ~ alleg +ef + iance: This sounds together like alleg(ALLEGE)+iance(sounds like fiance)....you allege your fiance of not being loyal to you.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
We have heard the fancy stories of ALI and his GIN... his gin is COMMITTED and LOYAL to him.. hence ALLE + GI(A)N + CE...
More Examples :
In spite of his being denied the favor of a high position or an important role in the party affairs, his allegiance to the party is unaffected.
His commitment to both camps, however, makes the question of his ultimate allegiance a difficult one..
allegiance
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Meaning :
loyalty
Noun. The act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
Sentence :
I don't owe my allegiance
Synonyms :
adherence, ardor, consecration, constancy, dedication, deference, devotion, duty, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, homage, honor, obedience, obligation, piety
Antonyms :
disloyalty, enmity, sedition, treachery, treason
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
allegiance ~ alleg +ef + iance: This sounds together like alleg(ALLEGE)+iance(sounds like fiance)....you allege your fiance of not being loyal to you.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
We have heard the fancy stories of ALI and his GIN... his gin is COMMITTED and LOYAL to him.. hence ALLE + GI(A)N + CE...
More Examples :
In spite of his being denied the favor of a high position or an important role in the party affairs, his allegiance to the party is unaffected.
His commitment to both camps, however, makes the question of his ultimate allegiance a difficult one..
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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
security given for loan; ADJ: secondary; descended from the same person but through different sons or daughters
(noun) a security pledged for the repayment of a loan
Sentence :
They put up their home as collateral.
Synonyms :
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Antonyms :
chief, direct, main, primary, principal
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
When you give a loan to someone and he doesnot return the money what will you do??? You'll call him repeatedly but he will say "CALL LATER". To avoid this scene, you will take some kind of security such as property, jewellery...
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
REMEMBER THE MOVIE COLLATERAL DAMAGE... damages are caused if security is not proper.... so easily remember.. its security given for loan...
More Examples :
"cousins are collateral relatives", "an indirect descendant of the Stuarts"
"collateral ridges of mountains"
collateral
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Meaning :
security given for loan; ADJ: secondary; descended from the same person but through different sons or daughters
(noun) a security pledged for the repayment of a loan
Sentence :
They put up their home as collateral.
Synonyms :
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Antonyms :
chief, direct, main, primary, principal
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
When you give a loan to someone and he doesnot return the money what will you do??? You'll call him repeatedly but he will say "CALL LATER". To avoid this scene, you will take some kind of security such as property, jewellery...
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
REMEMBER THE MOVIE COLLATERAL DAMAGE... damages are caused if security is not proper.... so easily remember.. its security given for loan...
More Examples :
"cousins are collateral relatives", "an indirect descendant of the Stuarts"
"collateral ridges of mountains"
Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST 40
Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
snip off; stop something's growth or development; bite; make numb with cold; Ex. nip the plan; Ex. A guard dog nipped the postman; Ex. fingers nipped by the extreme chill
(noun) a small sharp bite or snip
Sentence :
Nip in the bud...
Synonyms :
bite, catch, dram, drop, finger, jolt, morsel, mouthful, nibble, pinch, portion, shot*, sip, slug, snifter, soupçon, toothful
Antonyms :
mouthful
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
NIP, think it as an abbr. for Not In Progress. So someone is stopping your growth or development.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
(Nip)think as nip comes from nipple which is small knob of breast and sharp...
More Examples :
The spicy chicken casserole had a sharp nip.
I felt a nip in the air when I went for my morning walk.
nip
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Meaning :
snip off; stop something's growth or development; bite; make numb with cold; Ex. nip the plan; Ex. A guard dog nipped the postman; Ex. fingers nipped by the extreme chill
(noun) a small sharp bite or snip
Sentence :
Nip in the bud...
Synonyms :
bite, catch, dram, drop, finger, jolt, morsel, mouthful, nibble, pinch, portion, shot*, sip, slug, snifter, soupçon, toothful
Antonyms :
mouthful
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
NIP, think it as an abbr. for Not In Progress. So someone is stopping your growth or development.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
(Nip)think as nip comes from nipple which is small knob of breast and sharp...
More Examples :
The spicy chicken casserole had a sharp nip.
I felt a nip in the air when I went for my morning walk.
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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
grumble
Meaning :
complain; mutter discontentedly; grouch; N.
(noun) a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
Sentence :
The children muttered when the teacher gave them another homework assignment.
Synonyms :
bellyache, carp, find fault, fuss, gripe, groan, grouch, grouse, kick, kvetch, moan, protest, pule, repine, scold, snivel, squawk, whine
Antonyms :
compliment, praise
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
sounds like humble and humble people do not GRUMBLE (not very humble).
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
a dog generally produces low noise like 'grrrrr..'.. trying to complain
More Examples :
they heard the rumbling of thunder
she grumbles when she feels overworked
grumble
Meaning :
complain; mutter discontentedly; grouch; N.
(noun) a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
Sentence :
The children muttered when the teacher gave them another homework assignment.
Synonyms :
bellyache, carp, find fault, fuss, gripe, groan, grouch, grouse, kick, kvetch, moan, protest, pule, repine, scold, snivel, squawk, whine
Antonyms :
compliment, praise
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
sounds like humble and humble people do not GRUMBLE (not very humble).
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
a dog generally produces low noise like 'grrrrr..'.. trying to complain
More Examples :
they heard the rumbling of thunder
she grumbles when she feels overworked
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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
renounce upon oath
(Verb) 1. repudiate or retract with formal solemnity 2. to give up under oath 3.to refrain from or avoid
Sentence :
Mushtaq raised his right hand and pledged to “absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty...”
Both abjure violence but are ready to court confrontation by bringing thousands of ethnic Albanians into the streets.
Synonyms :
abstain from, forswear, recant, renege, renounce, retract, take back, withdraw
Antonyms :
espouse
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
abjure ~ ab (away) + jure (jury). He abjured (rejected, moved away from) her earlier statements in front of jury.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
Abjure think it like injure. so once you are injured you will give up. so abjure means give up
More Examples :
abjure is when a confession is given but then later rescinded.
To reach that listener she has to give up one of the jazz musician's primary rights, which is to abjure her past.
abjure
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Meaning :
renounce upon oath
(Verb) 1. repudiate or retract with formal solemnity 2. to give up under oath 3.to refrain from or avoid
Sentence :
Mushtaq raised his right hand and pledged to “absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty...”
Both abjure violence but are ready to court confrontation by bringing thousands of ethnic Albanians into the streets.
Synonyms :
abstain from, forswear, recant, renege, renounce, retract, take back, withdraw
Antonyms :
espouse
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
abjure ~ ab (away) + jure (jury). He abjured (rejected, moved away from) her earlier statements in front of jury.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
Abjure think it like injure. so once you are injured you will give up. so abjure means give up
More Examples :
abjure is when a confession is given but then later rescinded.
To reach that listener she has to give up one of the jazz musician's primary rights, which is to abjure her past.
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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
social blunder
(noun) a socially awkward or tactless act
Sentence :
they behaved as if they were fearful of commiting a faux pas
Synonyms :
a gaff is an iron hook with a handle used for landing large fish, while a gaffe is a socially awkward or tactless error
Antonyms :
correction
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
Disney character Goofy who was always making Blunders.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
sounds like internet caffe....there always social blunders in internet caffe
More Examples :
President Barack Obama has apologized for a gaffe in which he described his bowling skills as akin to participants in the Special Olympics.
He realized that he had committed an awful gaffe when he mispronounced her name.
gaffe
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| Gaffe |
Meaning :
social blunder
(noun) a socially awkward or tactless act
Sentence :
they behaved as if they were fearful of commiting a faux pas
Synonyms :
a gaff is an iron hook with a handle used for landing large fish, while a gaffe is a socially awkward or tactless error
Antonyms :
correction
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
Disney character Goofy who was always making Blunders.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
sounds like internet caffe....there always social blunders in internet caffe
More Examples :
President Barack Obama has apologized for a gaffe in which he described his bowling skills as akin to participants in the Special Olympics.
He realized that he had committed an awful gaffe when he mispronounced her name.
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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
framework and working parts of an automobile; framework to which components are attached
(noun) the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor
Sentence :
Ravi is a mechanical engineer and knows how to dismantle and fix his bike's chassis.
Synonyms :
body, case, frame, skeleton, undercarriage
Antonyms :
mind, soul, spirit
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
imagine a chess board having several pawns and other pieces which are like the addons to the frame work resembling an engine having several screws and other stuff
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
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More Examples :
The chassis of the laptop was rewired after cleaning.
"Leonardo studied the human body", "he has a strong physique", "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
chassis
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Meaning :
framework and working parts of an automobile; framework to which components are attached
(noun) the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor
Sentence :
Ravi is a mechanical engineer and knows how to dismantle and fix his bike's chassis.
Synonyms :
body, case, frame, skeleton, undercarriage
Antonyms :
mind, soul, spirit
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
imagine a chess board having several pawns and other pieces which are like the addons to the frame work resembling an engine having several screws and other stuff
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
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More Examples :
The chassis of the laptop was rewired after cleaning.
"Leonardo studied the human body", "he has a strong physique", "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
finished
Meaning :
properly made and complete; Ex. finished product/performance
(adj.) ended or brought to an end
Sentence :
are you finished?, gave me the finished manuscript
Synonyms :
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Antonyms :
begin, commence, initiate, introduce, start
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
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Mnemonic Technique 2 :
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More Examples :
a finished product
after the revolution the aristocracy was finished, the unsuccessful run for office left him ruined politically and economically
finished
Meaning :
properly made and complete; Ex. finished product/performance
(adj.) ended or brought to an end
Sentence :
are you finished?, gave me the finished manuscript
Synonyms :
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Antonyms :
begin, commence, initiate, introduce, start
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
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Mnemonic Technique 2 :
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More Examples :
a finished product
after the revolution the aristocracy was finished, the unsuccessful run for office left him ruined politically and economically
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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
emaciated
Meaning :
thin and wasted (from hunger or illness)
(adj.) very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
Sentence :
emaciated bony hands", "a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys", "eyes were haggard and cavernous", "small pinched faces", "kept life in his wasted frame only by grim concentration
Synonyms :
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Antonyms :
fat, heavy, overnourished, overweight, plump
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
ema + ci + ate...consider ema as the name of a gal.. "ema..oh ! ci(she) ate but she still looks thin
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
EMMA WATSON :::THIN GIRL
More Examples :
His cadaverous seems scary at times.
The emaciated child showcased the negligence of his parents.
emaciated
Meaning :
thin and wasted (from hunger or illness)
(adj.) very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
Sentence :
emaciated bony hands", "a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys", "eyes were haggard and cavernous", "small pinched faces", "kept life in his wasted frame only by grim concentration
Synonyms :
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Antonyms :
fat, heavy, overnourished, overweight, plump
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
ema + ci + ate...consider ema as the name of a gal.. "ema..oh ! ci(she) ate but she still looks thin
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
EMMA WATSON :::THIN GIRL
More Examples :
His cadaverous seems scary at times.
The emaciated child showcased the negligence of his parents.
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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
psychiatrist
Meaning :
doctor who treats mental diseases
(noun) a physician who specializes in psychiatry
Sentence :
In India, people with mental problems still hesitate to visit a psychiatrist due to the social stigma attached to it.
Synonyms :
clinician, disorders analyst, doctor, psychoanalyst, psychologist, psychotherapist, shrink*, therapist
Antonyms :
arrangement, conformity, method, order, orderliness, organization, system
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
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Mnemonic Technique 2 :
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More Examples :
They include child and adolescent psychiatrists, child psychologists, child psychotherapists, social workers and nurses.
Nicola byrne nicola is a consultant psychiatrist in the nhs, based at the maudsley hospital in south london.
psychiatrist
Meaning :
doctor who treats mental diseases
(noun) a physician who specializes in psychiatry
Sentence :
In India, people with mental problems still hesitate to visit a psychiatrist due to the social stigma attached to it.
Synonyms :
clinician, disorders analyst, doctor, psychoanalyst, psychologist, psychotherapist, shrink*, therapist
Antonyms :
arrangement, conformity, method, order, orderliness, organization, system
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
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Mnemonic Technique 2 :
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More Examples :
They include child and adolescent psychiatrists, child psychologists, child psychotherapists, social workers and nurses.
Nicola byrne nicola is a consultant psychiatrist in the nhs, based at the maudsley hospital in south london.
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awe
Meaning :
solemn wonder; feeling of respect mixed with wonder and fear; V: fill with awe; ADJ. awesome
(n) a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
Sentence :
The only area in which rise & fall actually succeeds in being truly awe inspiring is, unexpectedly, in the naval warfare.
Synonyms :
admiration, apprehension, astonishment, consternation, dread, esteem, fear, fright, horror, regard, respect, reverence, shock, stupefaction, terror, veneration, wonder, wonderment, worship
Antonyms :
calmness, coolness, expectation, familiarity, intimacy, steadiness
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
ill just say 1 word.. this site is Awe-some
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
when surprised with a feelin of wonder n fear..we tend to say 'w'hao!! A'w'e
More Examples :
We were in absolute awe of robert and grant - thought they were the bees knees - still do.
He glanced up at Tarja, whose expression had changed from anger to awe.
awe
Meaning :
solemn wonder; feeling of respect mixed with wonder and fear; V: fill with awe; ADJ. awesome
(n) a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
Sentence :
The only area in which rise & fall actually succeeds in being truly awe inspiring is, unexpectedly, in the naval warfare.
Synonyms :
admiration, apprehension, astonishment, consternation, dread, esteem, fear, fright, horror, regard, respect, reverence, shock, stupefaction, terror, veneration, wonder, wonderment, worship
Antonyms :
calmness, coolness, expectation, familiarity, intimacy, steadiness
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
ill just say 1 word.. this site is Awe-some
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
when surprised with a feelin of wonder n fear..we tend to say 'w'hao!! A'w'e
More Examples :
We were in absolute awe of robert and grant - thought they were the bees knees - still do.
He glanced up at Tarja, whose expression had changed from anger to awe.
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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
checkered(chequered)
Meaning :
marked by great changes in fortune; with many changes of fortuene; CF. checked: having a pattern of squares
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Sentence :
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Synonyms :
checky, diversified, motley, mutable, patchwork, plaid, quilted, spotted, variegated
Antonyms :
conform, stay same, unvary
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
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Mnemonic Technique 2 :
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More Examples :
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checkered(chequered)
Meaning :
marked by great changes in fortune; with many changes of fortuene; CF. checked: having a pattern of squares
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Sentence :
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Synonyms :
checky, diversified, motley, mutable, patchwork, plaid, quilted, spotted, variegated
Antonyms :
conform, stay same, unvary
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
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Mnemonic Technique 2 :
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More Examples :
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auspicious
Meaning :
favoring success; giving signs of future success; Cf. auspices
Adjective. Auguring favorable circumstances and good luck.
Sentence :
The bank looks like it might be off down a rough road after such an auspicious beginning.
Synonyms :
advantageous, bright, favorable, felicitous, fortunate, golden, halcyon, happy, hopeful, lucky, opportune, promising, propitious, prosperous, rosy, timely, well-timed
Antonyms :
inauspicious, inopportune, ominous, unfortunate, unhappy, unlucky
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
auspicious sounds similar to suspicious; being suspicious in nature can really favor your success if your a detective.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
: a+uspicious—sounds like “a suspicious†any thing suspicious is not favourable, so a(not ) suspicious means FAVORABLE, SUITABLE
More Examples :
Auspicious start for the new bedford town band.
We cannot contemplate with equanimity anything less than a truly auspicious beginning having the good wishes of everyone concerned.
auspicious
Meaning :
favoring success; giving signs of future success; Cf. auspices
Adjective. Auguring favorable circumstances and good luck.
Sentence :
The bank looks like it might be off down a rough road after such an auspicious beginning.
Synonyms :
advantageous, bright, favorable, felicitous, fortunate, golden, halcyon, happy, hopeful, lucky, opportune, promising, propitious, prosperous, rosy, timely, well-timed
Antonyms :
inauspicious, inopportune, ominous, unfortunate, unhappy, unlucky
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
auspicious sounds similar to suspicious; being suspicious in nature can really favor your success if your a detective.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
: a+uspicious—sounds like “a suspicious†any thing suspicious is not favourable, so a(not ) suspicious means FAVORABLE, SUITABLE
More Examples :
Auspicious start for the new bedford town band.
We cannot contemplate with equanimity anything less than a truly auspicious beginning having the good wishes of everyone concerned.
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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
memorial
Meaning :
something, such as a monument or holiday, intended to honor the memory of a person or event; ADJ: commemorative
(noun) a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
Sentence :
The gigantic war memorial was thrown open to the public.
Synonyms :
canonizing, celebrative, commemoratory, consecrating, consecrative, dedicatory, deifying, enshrining, in tribute, memorializing, monumental, remembering
Antonyms :
abusive, dishonorable
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
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Mnemonic Technique 2 :
-
More Examples :
The residents submitted a memorial along with the petition for a new park.
The school held a memorial for their deceased principal.
memorial
Meaning :
something, such as a monument or holiday, intended to honor the memory of a person or event; ADJ: commemorative
(noun) a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
Sentence :
The gigantic war memorial was thrown open to the public.
Synonyms :
canonizing, celebrative, commemoratory, consecrating, consecrative, dedicatory, deifying, enshrining, in tribute, memorializing, monumental, remembering
Antonyms :
abusive, dishonorable
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
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Mnemonic Technique 2 :
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More Examples :
The residents submitted a memorial along with the petition for a new park.
The school held a memorial for their deceased principal.
Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST 28
Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
surpass
Meaning :
exceed
(verb) be or do something to a greater degree
Sentence :
her performance surpasses that of any other student I know", "She outdoes all other athletes", "This exceeds all my expectations", "This car outperforms all others in its class
Synonyms :
-
Antonyms :
fail, fall behind, lose
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
surprise pass ~ be better than
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
surprise pass ~ be better than
More Examples :
A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window", "He passed his professor in the hall", "One line of soldiers surpassed the other
Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds
surpass
Meaning :
exceed
(verb) be or do something to a greater degree
Sentence :
her performance surpasses that of any other student I know", "She outdoes all other athletes", "This exceeds all my expectations", "This car outperforms all others in its class
Synonyms :
-
Antonyms :
fail, fall behind, lose
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
surprise pass ~ be better than
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
surprise pass ~ be better than
More Examples :
A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window", "He passed his professor in the hall", "One line of soldiers surpassed the other
Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds
Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST 27
Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
chisel
Meaning :
swindle or cheat; N: wedgelike tool for cutting
(noun) an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
Sentence :
He did not know how to use the chisel.
Synonyms :
adze, blade, edge, gouge, knife
Antonyms :
center, inside, interior, middle, surface
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
chisel sounds like diesel...we know there r lot of impure petroleum products sold so those who sell diesel chisel the customers.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
vendor told his son " CHI SELL THEM AT ANY COST". so the little boy is trying to cheat ppl and selling rotten fruits or veggies
More Examples :
He chiseled the marble.
"The con-man beat me out of $50", "This salesman ripped us off!", "we were cheated by their clever-sounding scheme", "They chiseled me out of my money"
chisel
Meaning :
swindle or cheat; N: wedgelike tool for cutting
(noun) an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
Sentence :
He did not know how to use the chisel.
Synonyms :
adze, blade, edge, gouge, knife
Antonyms :
center, inside, interior, middle, surface
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
chisel sounds like diesel...we know there r lot of impure petroleum products sold so those who sell diesel chisel the customers.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
vendor told his son " CHI SELL THEM AT ANY COST". so the little boy is trying to cheat ppl and selling rotten fruits or veggies
More Examples :
He chiseled the marble.
"The con-man beat me out of $50", "This salesman ripped us off!", "we were cheated by their clever-sounding scheme", "They chiseled me out of my money"
Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST 26
Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
orthodox
Meaning :
traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine
(adj.) adhering to what is commonly accepted
Sentence :
an orthodox view of the world
Synonyms :
-
Antonyms :
heterodox, unconventional, unorthodox, untraditional
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
Orthodox sounds like Orthodontist which helps makes your teeth straight or right, which is commonly accepted to have straight teeth.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
Orthodox sounds like Orthodontist which helps makes your teeth straight or right, which is commonly accepted to have straight teeth.
More Examples :
They had an orthodox view of the world.
Orthodox Judaism has its own charms.
orthodox
Meaning :
traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine
(adj.) adhering to what is commonly accepted
Sentence :
an orthodox view of the world
Synonyms :
-
Antonyms :
heterodox, unconventional, unorthodox, untraditional
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
Orthodox sounds like Orthodontist which helps makes your teeth straight or right, which is commonly accepted to have straight teeth.
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
Orthodox sounds like Orthodontist which helps makes your teeth straight or right, which is commonly accepted to have straight teeth.
More Examples :
They had an orthodox view of the world.
Orthodox Judaism has its own charms.
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