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relinquish

Short Definition : give up something (with reluctance); yield; release; Ex. relinquish power/the claim to the land/his hold on my arm

Definition
(verb) part with a possession or right
Synonyms : free give up release resign
Example Sentence
  • I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest
  • resign a claim to the throne
Definition
(verb) do without or cease to hold or adhere to
Example Sentence
  • We are dispensing with formalities
  • relinquish the old ideas
Definition
(verb) turn away from; give up
Synonyms : foreswear quit renounce
Example Sentence
  • I am foreswearing women forever
Definition
(verb) release, as from one's grip
Synonyms : let go let go of release
Example Sentence
  • Let go of the door handle, please!
  • relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for relinquish

Its quite opposite to what it spells "Re - link - Wish"

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Relin(Release)+quish(wish; So release ur wish;

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re+LIN+QUI(t)=> assume we are walking on a line & if we quit it, it z called as GIVE UP

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re(sound like arre)+linquish(lankesh)ab to haar man jao

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re + link >> think of a situatn where u have caught a rope... to better the grip on u release ur previous grip and grip again.. relate it

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when released from hostages he was re(a)l-in-(kush/happy)state .

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relinquish your kingdom before I vanquish your country.

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relish

Short Definition : enjoy; savor; N: enjoyment; zest

Definition
(noun) vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
Synonyms : gusto zest zestfulness
Definition
(noun) spicy or savory condiment Definition
(noun) the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth Definition
(verb) derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
Synonyms : bask enjoy savor savour
Example Sentence
  • She relished her fame and basked in her glory
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for relish

Relish gives a +ve connotation, Relish and DISH rhyming words. Relish means tasty dish

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SOUNDS LIKE LAVISH... LAVISH=ENJOYMENT

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Sounds like release ur Piss.When u do that u get enjoyment

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similar to release. A prisoner fells a great relish when he is released

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I really Relish Irish dance

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relish detergent makes ur clothes white wearing it u enjoy...

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liss ko kiya apne kiss to aap ne njoy kiya(relish)

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remediable

Short Definition : reparable

Definition
(adj) capable of being remedied or redressed
Example Sentence
  • remediable problems
  • a remediable setback
  • not a crime but only a remediable blunder
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for remediable

Re+medi+able; Think as remedicable, so reparable

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remediable : re+ made some thing which can be made again must be reparable.

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reminiscence

Short Definition : recollection; V. reminisce: recollect the past

Definition
(noun) a mental impression retained and recalled from the past Definition
(noun) the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort)
Synonyms : recall recollection
Example Sentence
  • he has total recall of the episode
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for reminiscence

can break it as re + mini + scene - recollecting mini scenes from our past memories

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remind a past scene

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Reminiscence:- rem[A]in+ in + scene

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re means here think like replay some thing from the past song..so reminiscence means recall,recollect... -sudheer.k

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re + mini skirt = i keep recollecting the past of school when girls used to wear mini skirts <3. haha just to remember the word, m not a perve

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rhymes with the word remembrance

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reminiscent

Short Definition : suggestive of something (in the past); of reminiscence

Definition
(adj) serving to bring to mind
Example Sentence
  • cannot forbear to close on this redolent literary note
  • a campaign redolent of machine politics
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for reminiscent

Reminder for Rem and then a cent..like a perfume. So yoou apply that perfume/scent and it reminds you of something. Too bad i guess.

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just little modification to above: take it backwards,this SCENT IS REMINding me of something.

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remiss

Short Definition : negligent; careless about a duty

Definition
(adj) failing in what duty requires
Example Sentence
  • derelict (or delinquent) in his duty
  • neglectful of his duties
  • remiss of you not to pay your bills
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for remiss

re+MISS you miss something repeatatively because of NEGLIGENCE, CARELESSNESS.

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repeat+miss, A negligent person will repeatedly miss important things

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Everything is amiss because he's remiss.

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Remiss:U repeatedly miss ur duty when u are negligent

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When your sister is remiss in her chore of sweeping the floor, you say to her, "You MISSed a spot."

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DISMISS

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u miss the opportunity again and again cuz u r negligent

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re=again...miss=miss a questn in exam....ie he missed the question again in the exam,,ie he is being negligent

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remission

Short Definition : temporary moderation (of disease symptoms); remitting of a debt or punishment; cancelation of a debt; pardon; Ex. The disease went into remission; Ex. Christians pray for the remission of sins.

Definition
(noun) an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
Synonyms : remittal subsidence
Example Sentence
  • his cancer is in remission
Definition
(noun) a payment of money sent to a person in another place Definition
(noun) (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)
Synonyms : remit remitment
Definition
(noun) the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for remission

The intermission in RGV ki Aag is just a remission, the headache would start again soon. [;)]

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ISRO resheduled the satellite launch MISSION till the REMISSION of weather

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The job of 007 is one filled with hardships .. Even when he is ill he has to undergo a mission as soon as the disease is in remission ..

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sounds like INTERMISSION as in hindi fims.Thus it means a small break..

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Break it as Rest after Mission, every person feel relax after completing mission.

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comes from remit

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Remission of her depts will certainly aid Sarah in her remission. She cant remit her payments and her matter shall be remitted to the agancy for reconsideration.

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remit

Short Definition : transmit (money) in payment; free someone from a debt or punishment

Definition
(noun) the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with
Example Sentence
  • they set up a group with a remit to suggest ways for strengthening family life
Definition
(noun) (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)
Synonyms : remission remitment
Definition
(verb) send (money) in payment
Example Sentence
  • remit $25
Definition
(verb) hold back to a later time
Example Sentence
  • let's postpone the exam
Definition
(verb) release from (claims, debts, or taxes)
Example Sentence
  • The taxes were remitted
Definition
(verb) refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision
Synonyms : remand send back
Definition
(verb) forgive
Example Sentence
  • God will remit their sins
Definition
(verb) make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
Synonyms : slacken
Definition
(verb) diminish or abate
Example Sentence
  • The pain finally remitted
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for remit

If you are admitted to MIT on education loan , it will be too long before you REMIT the loan

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To emit is to release...remit also mean to release or pardon a sin or crime..hence relate remit with emit..

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as a merit, i remit u of ur sins!!

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if you are able to get into MIT you are absolved of not getting into IIT

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Remission of her depts will certainly aid Sarah in her remission. She cant remit her payments and her matter shall be remitted to the agancy for reconsideration.

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break it like Rest after mission, that means a person feel relax after his mission.

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break it like Rest after mission, that means a person feel relax after his mission.

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remittance

Short Definition : remitting of money; amount of money remitted

Definition
(noun) a payment of money sent to a person in another place

remnant

Short Definition : remainder

Definition
(noun) a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
Synonyms : leftover
Definition
(noun) a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
Synonyms : end oddment remainder
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for remnant

remnant, break it as rem[remaining] + nant[amount] => balance/remainder.

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