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.
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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.
