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empirical

Short Definition : based on experience

Definition
(adj) derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
Synonyms : empiric
Example Sentence
  • an empirical basis for an ethical theory
  • empirical laws
  • empirical data
  • an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known
Definition
(adj) relying on medical quackery
Synonyms : empiric
Example Sentence
  • empiric treatment
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Empire...maintaining an empire requires much practical experiences and workouts....

empirical sounds like "inspired frm practicals"...and dats the meaning..

"Empirical" college of london is so famous becoz its professors are so "EXPERIENCED "

emperical formula-a formula can b stated after experiencing the validity of its results.

Marco Polo knew about China because he saw the EMPIRE with his own eyes.

woh aam pi rai thi kal so i can seay that usee aam pasand hai(means i m deriving this from a previous exerience)

we use to study in software engineering EMPIRICAL software estimation models in whch we use to do estimation based on past OBSERVATION

em + practical -> em pirical

emulate

Short Definition : imitate; rival; try to equal or excel (through imitation)

Definition
(verb) strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
Example Sentence
  • He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister
Definition
(verb) imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software Definition
(verb) compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with
Example Sentence
  • This artist's drawings cannot emulate his water colors
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for emulate

Grandma gave me an 'Amulet' so that one day I can 'Emulate' Zidane.

He is like an EMU( a bird) when he eat(..ATE)...EMU+L+ATE.. imitating the emu

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we use emulator as to imitate our cell phone software in computer.

e(I) muulate(mutate means to change)...pepsi became coke's RIVAL so by IMITATING it

he was LATE to the college because he IMITATED the old man's walking style

emulate - simulate. simulate means imitate as it is. emulate means to do as it is or more better

Emul Is copying Emul and getting late for his office..

get 1st mark by seeing another paper

emulate = e + mul (wine) + ate like salman khan ate wine

Even though he is LATE, he is trying(competing for equal) & IMITATING as he came earlier

enact

Short Definition : make (a bill) into law

Definition
(verb) order by virtue of superior authority; decree
Synonyms : ordain
Example Sentence
  • The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews
  • the legislature enacted this law in 1985
Definition
(verb) act out; represent or perform as if in a play
Synonyms : act out reenact
Example Sentence
  • She reenacted what had happened earlier that day
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EN(in)+ ACT

enamored

Short Definition : in love; Ex. enamored of his own beauty; V. enamor: inspire with love

Definition
(adj) marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
Example Sentence
  • gaga over the rock group's new album
  • he was infatuated with her
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for enamored

Enamor is a famous brand of bras. Who's not "in love" with bras? :P

en+AMOR+ed.....focus on middle part amor...AMOUR..MEANS A LOVE AFFAIR.....SO SOMEONE WHO IS ENAMORED...IS IN LOVE.

enaMOREd..u go on asking more n more if ur in love with it

enAMORed remember amorous....moved by sexual love and so enAMORed is IN LOVE

IN AMORE

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enamored= name + marred i.e. as occurs in hindi movies- uske naam pe mar mituga, so u r in LOVE.

encipher

Short Definition : encode; convert a message into code; put into cipher

Definition
(verb) convert ordinary language into code
Example Sentence
  • We should encode the message for security reasons
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cipher is a secret code...so when you encipher you encode and when you decipher you decode.

rhymes with decipher...its actually de opp of decipher,so it means to encode...

encircle

Short Definition : surround

Definition
(verb) form a circle around
Synonyms : circle
Example Sentence
  • encircle the errors
Definition
(verb) bind with something round or circular
Synonyms : gird

enclave

Short Definition : territory enclosed within an alien land

Definition
(noun) an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for enclave

An enclave is enclosed.

AN +CAVE -cave is also enclosed

the name of my apartment is viswasai enclave grt mnemonic for me stupids

encomiastic

Short Definition : praising; eulogistic; N. encomium: very high praise; eulogy

Definition
(adj) formally expressing praise
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for encomiastic

comiac looks like comic... a comic character is always praised by children.

sounds like "Encourage the majesty" ie by praising the majesty

Encomiastic sounds like "Encore" asking...demanding an encore performance from a rock band is very flattering for the band!

encomiastic: it sounds like economistic/ecnomist: an economist is always a praise worthy because he is the one who saves country with all his skill from inflation.

encompass

Short Definition : surround; include; Ex. His activities encompass publishing and computers.

Definition
(verb) include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Synonyms : comprehend cover embrace
Example Sentence
  • This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
  • this should cover everyone in the group
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for encompass

We use compass to draw circle…which sorrounds or includes da area with in it…

we use a compass to navigate through a territory

encroachment

Short Definition : gradual intrusion; Ex. I resent all these encroachments on my valuable time; V. encroach: take another's possessions or right gradually or stealthily; intrude; Ex. encroach on/upon

Definition
(noun) any entry into an area not previously occupied
Synonyms : intrusion invasion
Example Sentence
  • an invasion of tourists
  • an invasion of locusts
Definition
(noun) entry to another's property without right or permission Definition
(noun) influencing strongly
Synonyms : impact impingement
Example Sentence
  • they resented the impingement of American values on European culture
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for encroachment

Encroach sounds like cockroach when a cockroach enter in ur territory then it annoyed u.

focus on 'croach' in 'ENCROACHMENT'; croach ~ cockroach; cockroach generally enters into another's house without right or permission

en=inside,croach is similar to approach ..hence the meaning

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