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tribute

Short Definition : tax levied by a ruler; payment made by one nation to another in acknowledgment of submission; mark of respect (such as praise or gift); Ex. pay tribute to

Definition
(noun) something given or done as an expression of esteem
Synonyms : testimonial
Definition
(noun) payment by one nation for protection by another Definition
(noun) payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
Synonyms : protection
Example Sentence
  • every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for tribute

TRIBUTE and CONTRIBUTE are rhyming words. As it was a TRIBUTE for the flood victims, everyone CONTRIBUTED generously.

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trickle

Short Definition : flow in drops or in a thin stream; N.

Definition
(noun) flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
Synonyms : dribble drip
Example Sentence
  • there's a drip through the roof
Definition
(verb) run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
Synonyms : dribble filter
Example Sentence
  • water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose
  • reports began to dribble in
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trickle

Trickle same as twinkle, twinkle in terms of light trickle in terms of water..

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TRICKLE and DRIBBLE have similar sounds and meaning i.e to fall drop by drop in a thin stream.

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when you lie in the bathtub, the water that trickles down from the faucet on your foot really tickles you. practice this word in bath and you never forget the word.

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trickster

Short Definition : person who cheats people

Definition
(noun) someone who plays practical jokes on others Definition
(noun) someone who leads you to believe something that is not true Definition
(noun) a mischievous supernatural being found in the folklore of many primitive people; sometimes distinguished by prodigious biological drives and exaggerated bodily parts
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trickster

trick+ster--a person who is very good in playing tricks..or in cheating people.

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TRICKSTER and PRANKSTER are rhyming words which refer to someone who cheats or fools people.

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trident

Short Definition : three-pronged spear

Definition
(noun) a spear with three prongs
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trident

TRIDENT=TRI(three) + DENT(tooth).

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trident=TRISHUL(hindi)

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TRIDENT-TRI (three)and DENT (a hole or a groove caused by the fall of something heavy or sharp). When a Trident (a forked spear) falls or is thrown at something, it creates three holes (dents) with its three sharp pointed spears.

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trifle

Short Definition : something of little importance or value; small amount; Ex. a trifle; V: treat without seriousness; flirt

Definition
(noun) a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate Definition
(noun) a detail that is considered insignificant Definition
(noun) something of small importance Definition
(verb) waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently Definition
(verb) act frivolously
Synonyms : frivol
Definition
(verb) consider not very seriously
Synonyms : dally play
Example Sentence
  • He is trifling with her
  • She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trifle

consider it as "Rifle"..today rifle is given least importance when compared to ak47 and stenn guns..

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TRIFLE or TRIVIAL or SIMPLE - something that is not of much importance or value.

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trifling

Short Definition : trivial; unimportant

Definition
(noun) the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
Synonyms : dalliance dawdling
Definition
(adj) not worth considering
Synonyms : negligible paltry
Example Sentence
  • he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost
  • piffling efforts
  • a trifling matter
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trifling

divide it like TRI(TRY)+FLING.(means to throw sb or something)..SO..you always TRY to throw SOMETHING UNIMPORTANT.

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trifling :trivial+feeling .. you are felling its truvial i.e: that is of no value unimportant :D

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Split as T(tea)+RIFLING (Re-Filling) work is not worth activity and takes time so its delaying also

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TRIFLING refers to something unworthy of REGARDING, a small matter.

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TRIFLING sounds like DRIBBLING, its like jst dribbling for time pass i.e. delaying any work and nt working

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trigger

Short Definition : set off; start

Definition
(noun) lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
Synonyms : gun trigger
Definition
(noun) a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen Definition
(noun) an act that sets in motion some course of events
Synonyms : induction initiation
Definition
(verb) put in motion or move to act
Example Sentence
  • trigger a reaction
  • actuate the circuits
Definition
(verb) release or pull the trigger on
Example Sentence
  • Trigger a gun
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trigger

A TRIGGER is a LEVER for releasing a spring. To trigger something off - set something into action.

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trigger of a gun to Trigger a Bullet out of the gun!

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trilogy

Short Definition : group of three related works (connected by a shared subject but each complete in itself)

Definition
(noun) a set of three literary or dramatic works related in subject or theme
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trilogy

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TRILOGY or STORY which consists of three parts.

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Yeah! The Star Wars Trilogy has 3 stories which shared the main story and each complete in itself.

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Julius caesar is divided into three act yeilding a trilogy a literature work by shakespeare !!

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trim

Short Definition : make neat or tidy by clipping; reduce by removing what is unnecessary; ornament; decorate (round the edges); Ex. trim the cost; Ex. jacket trimmed with fur; N. ADJ: tidy; in good order

Definition
(noun) a state of arrangement or appearance
Synonyms : trimness
Example Sentence
  • in good trim
Definition
(noun) a decoration or adornment on a garment
Synonyms : passementerie trimming
Example Sentence
  • the trimming on a hat
  • the trim on a shirt
Definition
(noun) attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation Definition
(noun) cutting down to the desired size or shape
Synonyms : clipping trimming
Definition
(verb) remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
Synonyms : pare
Example Sentence
  • pare one's fingernails
  • trim the photograph
  • trim lumber
Definition
(verb) decorate, as with ornaments
Example Sentence
  • trim the christmas tree
  • trim a shop window
Definition
(verb) cut down on; make a reduction in
Example Sentence
  • reduce your daily fat intake
  • The employer wants to cut back health benefits
Definition
(verb) balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
Example Sentence
  • trim an airplane
Definition
(verb) be in equilibrium during a flight
Example Sentence
  • The airplane trimmed
Definition
(verb) decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
Synonyms : dress garnish
Definition
(verb) cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
Example Sentence
  • dress the plants in the garden
Definition
(verb) cut closely
Synonyms : shave
Example Sentence
  • trim my beard
Definition
(verb) adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used Definition
(adj) thin and fit
Synonyms : spare
Example Sentence
  • the spare figure of a marathon runner
  • a body kept trim by exercise
Definition
(adj) of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
Synonyms : shipshape well-kept
Example Sentence
  • even the barn was shipshape
  • a trim little sailboat
Definition
(adj) neat and smart in appearance
Synonyms : clean-cut trig
Example Sentence
  • a clean-cut and well-bred young man
  • the trig corporal in his jaunty cap
  • a trim beard
Definition
(adj) severely simple in line or design
Synonyms : tailored
Example Sentence
  • a neat tailored suit
  • tailored curtains
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trim

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TRIM or PRIM and PROPER - something neat and tidy, attractive.

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trinket

Short Definition : knickknack; bauble; cheap jewelry

Definition
(noun) cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trinket

A BRACELET is also a TRINKET. A Trinket refers to a small and delicate piece of jewellery.

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anklet ,bracelet,all r small jewelry pieces called knickknack..and bauble is ghungru as in anklet(payal)..the same is trinklet.

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a bauble twinkles

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trinket - generally the bracelets, bangles or earrings, makes a sound which hears like 'trink,clink' or knickknack

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trinket sounds like locket...a small jewel..remember as small cheap jewel..

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tin ka kit. of very little value

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