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grandiose

Short Definition : affectedly grand; pretentious; high-flown; ridiculously exaggerated; impressive; great in size or scope; grand; Ex. grandiose ideas

Definition
(adj) impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval Definition
(adj) affectedly genteel
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for grandiose

grand+iose(..pose), people who give POSE (show off) are usually reffered to grandiose persons

Grandiose=Grand+Expose. Think of it as IMPRESSIVELY HUGE assets which are RIDICULOUSLY EXAGGERATED but they are fake, she is PRETENTIOUS. ;) couldn't think of anything else :P

granulate

Short Definition : form into grains or granules; N. granule: grain or particle

Definition
(verb) form into grains
Synonyms : grain
Definition
(verb) become granular
Synonyms : grain
Definition
(verb) form granulating tissue
Example Sentence
  • wounds and ulcers can granulate

graphic

Short Definition : pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described

Definition
(noun) an image that is generated by a computer
Synonyms : computer graphic
Definition
(adj) written or drawn or engraved
Synonyms : graphical in writing
Example Sentence
  • graphic symbols
Definition
(adj) describing nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail
Example Sentence
  • graphic sexual scenes
Definition
(adj) of or relating to the graphic arts
Example Sentence
  • the etchings, drypoints, lithographs, and engravings which together form his graphic work
Definition
(adj) relating to or presented by a graph
Synonyms : graphical
Example Sentence
  • a graphic presentation of the data
Definition
(adj) evoking lifelike images within the mind
Synonyms : lifelike pictorial vivid
Example Sentence
  • pictorial poetry and prose
  • graphic accounts of battle
  • a lifelike portrait
  • a vivid description
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for graphic

graphic

graphite

Short Definition : black form of carbon used in lead pencils

Definition
(noun) used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
Synonyms : black lead plumbago

grapple

Short Definition : wrestle; come to grips with; take hold of and struggle with; Ex. grapple with the burglar

Definition
(noun) a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope Definition
(noun) a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
Synonyms : clamshell
Definition
(noun) the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
Example Sentence
  • they had a fierce wrestle
  • we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully
Definition
(verb) come to terms with
Example Sentence
  • We got by on just a gallon of gas
  • They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
Definition
(verb) to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
Synonyms : grip
Example Sentence
  • the two men grappled with each other for several minutes
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for grapple

this when pronounced together..sounds like grapes and apples...so a fox STRUGGLING TO eat grapes and apple....

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gRAPplE...concentrate on de capped letters.when someone tries to rape a girl,she grapples with the rapist

grapple->if you follow wwe..ders a guy called carlito who eats apple generally and spits it on d opponent..

grapple ~ grab + apple : the two men grappled with each other for several minutes to GRAB the APPLE

Grumpy apple fan always WRESTLE with others over superiority.

grate

Short Definition : make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred by rubbing against a rough surface; Ex. grated cheese N: framework of metal bars to hold fuel in a fireplace

Definition
(noun) a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
Synonyms : grating
Definition
(noun) a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something Definition
(noun) a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
Synonyms : grating
Definition
(verb) furnish with a grate
Example Sentence
  • a grated fireplace
Definition
(verb) gnaw into; make resentful or angry
Synonyms : eat into fret rankle
Example Sentence
  • The injustice rankled her
  • his resentment festered
Definition
(verb) reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
Example Sentence
  • grate carrots and onions
  • grate nutmeg
Definition
(verb) make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
Synonyms : grind
Example Sentence
  • grate one's teeth in anger
Definition
(verb) scratch repeatedly
Synonyms : scrape
Example Sentence
  • The cat scraped at the armchair
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for grate

( when u win any compitetion then ppl say the word.. "GREAT." which is grate.. they actually shout out loud.. making an harsh noice..)

the old GATE makes a GRATE sound every time it is opened and shut.

great rock songs always have an harsh and unpleasant effect on someone who loves peacful music...

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Sounds like "crate" which is a large box to hold things.

gratify

Short Definition : please; satisfy; Ex. gratify a desire

Definition
(verb) make happy or satisfied
Synonyms : satisfy
Definition
(verb) yield (to); give satisfaction to
Synonyms : indulge pander
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gratify

it would be really GREAT IF I bring a score above 1400 in GRE and I'll be able to please the top notch universities...

Gratify => Ratify means satisfy.

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feeling great means setisfy

gratis

Short Definition : free; without charge; ADJ.

Definition
(adj) costing nothing
Example Sentence
  • complimentary tickets
  • free admission
Definition
(adv) without payment
Example Sentence
  • I'll give you this gratis
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gratis

ex-gratia: as a favor : done by government when someone dies of train or public accident.Gratis=free but without that accident happening,just for ur gratification.Gratuity iis also free,for service provided =TIP.

g+rat+is => rat is free

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gratis= grant + is , grant from govt. is free

read last three words "tis" as "tip " so tip always given freely

Great Ass....If an ass is available for free its great

in swedish language gratis also means free.

grate+this coconut then you will be free.

gratuitous

Short Definition : given freely; unwarranted; uncalled for; done without good reason; Ex. gratuitous comment

Definition
(adj) without cause
Example Sentence
  • a gratuitous insult
Definition
(adj) costing nothing
Example Sentence
  • complimentary tickets
  • free admission
Definition
(adj) unnecessary and unwarranted
Synonyms : needless uncalled-for
Example Sentence
  • a strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gratuitous

GRE tution is not necessary.It's about common sense :P

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remember gratuity which is given freely to employee if they complete 5 yrs. or so in the company.

'Gratitude' is can not be measured. It is costless.

if someone tells you your graduate tuition is free, it would be uncalled for

gratitude means the quality of being thankful, graceful, .. to be gratitude is expressed free of charge, so GRATUITOUS means given or free of charge

if we have gratitude towards someone, then we do anything for them free or without great reason..

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Great Ass....If an ass is available for free its great

gratuity

Short Definition : n. money given to sb who has done one a service; tip ;

Definition
(noun) a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) Definition
(noun) an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gratuity

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"how 'grateful' of you!" you say this after having a tip..

wen a person is graduated from his job,he gets his gratuity

raja log gratuity dete thy ....

gratuity means the great uet reward scholarships

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