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volley

Short Definition : simultaneous discharge of a number of shots; V.

Definition
(noun) rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
Synonyms : burst fusillade salvo
Example Sentence
  • our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise
Definition
(noun) a tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces Definition
(verb) be dispersed in a volley
Example Sentence
  • gun shots volleyed at the attackers
Definition
(verb) hit before it touches the ground
Example Sentence
  • volley the tennis ball
Definition
(verb) discharge in, or as if in, a volley
Example Sentence
  • the attackers volleyed gunshots at the civilians
Definition
(verb) make a volley Definition
(verb) utter rapidly
Example Sentence
  • volley a string of curses
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for volley

just like in volley-ball we throw shots at each other..

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"Vaali", the elder brother of "Sugreeva" could hurl stones at enemies with ease. He volleyed the enemies with stones.

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valley is collection of large no of mountains, so meaning is LARGE NO OF THINGS

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voluble

Short Definition : fluent; talkative; glib; N. volubility

Definition
(adj) marked by a ready flow of speech
Example Sentence
  • she is an extremely voluble young woman who engages in soliloquies not conversations
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for voluble

Remember "volume" in TV controls. It's related to sound. This voluble is also related to speaking.

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Voluable (talkative) and inconversable (reserved) have opposite meanings.

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voluminous

Short Definition : having great volume (as of a garment or container); bulky; large

Definition
(adj) large in volume or bulk
Example Sentence
  • a voluminous skirt
Definition
(adj) marked by repeated turns and bends
Example Sentence
  • a tortuous road up the mountain
  • winding roads are full of surprises
  • had to steer the car down a twisty track
Definition
(adj) large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
Synonyms : copious
Example Sentence
  • she took copious notes
  • a subject of voluminous legislation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for voluminous

Its simple VOLUMINOUS MEANS full of volume so ITS GENERALLY REFERS TO sth LARGE,ENORMOUS...

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Voluminous (large) and conciseness (brief) are opposites.

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voluptuous

Short Definition : sensual; of or giving sensual pleasure; indulging in sensual pleasures; Ex. voluptuous lines; Ex. voluptuous life of the Romans; N. voluptuary: voluptuous person

Definition
(adj) having strong sexual appeal
Example Sentence
  • juicy barmaids
  • a red-hot mama
  • a voluptuous woman
  • a toothsome blonde in a tight dress
Definition
(adj) (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
Example Sentence
  • Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes
  • a curvy young woman in a tight dress
Definition
(adj) displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
Example Sentence
  • an epicurean banquet
  • enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs
  • Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence
  • a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for voluptuous

Voluptuous and sensuous have the same sound and meaning.

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voluptuous (vol~ voltage +up+tuous).voltage of a body goes up, after seeing a girl who is VERY BEUATIFUL,or SEXUALLY APPEALING.(some thing that is very beautiful and attracting.. girl/object....)

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voodoo

Short Definition : religion practiced chiefly in Haiti

Definition
(noun) a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
Synonyms : fetich fetish hoodoo juju
Definition
(noun) (Haiti) followers of a religion that involves witchcraft and animistic deities Definition
(noun) a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities Definition
(verb) bewitch by or as if by a voodoo
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for voodoo

Axe released a version of deo called "voodoo". The intention is to represent "charm and magic" of the fragrance.

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Voodoo is a car in Haiti Mission in GTA3 ..... just think as its a religion practice by ppl of Haiti

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Voodoo is taboo. Sorcery (voodoo) is considered a taboo (something that is prohibited by religion or social custom).

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voracious

Short Definition : ravenous; eating large quantities of food; exceedingly eager; insatiable; Ex. voracious animal/reader

Definition
(adj) excessively greedy and grasping
Synonyms : rapacious ravening
Example Sentence
  • a rapacious divorcee on the prowl
  • ravening creditors
  • paying taxes to voracious governments
Definition
(adj) devouring or craving food in great quantities
Example Sentence
  • edacious vultures
  • a rapacious appetite
  • ravenous as wolves
  • voracious sharks
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for voracious

remember carniVORES ,herbiVORES...So "VORE" tells sumthing about eating.

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Voracious (BORA RICE FOR US) Imagine you are seeking a BORA BHARKAR RICE for yourself.. what does it signifies? Simply you be such a food craver !!

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Break Voracious as VO RAkhI US ne jab bandhi meen ne bohat sa khana khushii meen kha leya.

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vo rac ious (eating one rack of food).

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Vora (wore) + acious (Asha ) girls wore different sadi in asha (mean greedy in +ve way)

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Voracious and gluttonous are similar in sound and they mean... greedy.

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vortex

Short Definition : whirlwind; whirlpool; center of turbulence; predicament into which one is inexorably plunged

Definition
(noun) the shape of something rotating rapidly
Synonyms : convolution swirl whirl
Definition
(noun) a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
Synonyms : maelstrom whirlpool
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for vortex

Vertex is the higher point .Vortex is lower point caused by the whirlpool.

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for the 2nd meaning: more tax, is a difficult situation in which you get stuck and cannot escape.

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Sounds as Vertex. A vertex of a Circle ( The round Whirlpool in this case ) Lies in the center. So Vortex is the Center of the Turbulence( disturbance ) or whirlpool. ( Imagine Circular Whirlpool ).

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Relate vortex to vertex...

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A Vortex creates turbulence, thereby wreaking havoc.

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whirl(vor)+ textile in washing machine is a water current.

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vouch

Short Definition : give a personal guarantee; Ex. I can vouch for his integrity; N. voucher

Definition
(verb) give personal assurance; guarantee
Example Sentence
  • Will he vouch for me?
Definition
(verb) give surety or assume responsibility
Synonyms : guarantee
Example Sentence
  • I vouch for the quality of my products
Definition
(verb) summon (a vouchee) into court to warrant or defend a title Definition
(verb) give supporting evidence
Example Sentence
  • He vouched his words by his deeds
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for vouch

link it like..... casting couch mein Directors guarantees(vouch) the heroine of giving role in the film...

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we get differnt types of Voucher coupens which garantees us for certain amount of discounts

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A vouch is a vow, an oath.

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vouch sounds like vachan which means promise

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vouchsafe

Short Definition : grant condescendingly; guarantee; Ex. vouchsafe your fair return on your investment

Definition
(verb) grant in a condescending manner
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for vouchsafe

VouchSafe: A voucher is valuable, and where do we keep valuables - in a safe- a safe is a guaranteed security, therefore vouchsafe.

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imagine whenever you buy something If you will be provided "VOUCHER" then you will feel "SAFE", nothing but guaranteeed. so VOUCHER+SAFE=vouchsafe=guaranteed.

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when you give vouchers for safety of people you vouchsafe....

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Imagine u've gone for skydiving afetr training u the expert skydivers WILL START TELLING U RULES ,PRECAUTIONS,THEIR EXPERIENCES AND SAFETY BCUZ THEY WANT U TO BE WATCHEDSAFE

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Vouchsafe...embrace (an offer)... to give your consent.

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voyeur

Short Definition : Peeping Tom; person who derives sexual gratification from observing the sexual acts of others

Definition
(noun) a viewer who enjoys seeing the sex acts or sex organs of others
Synonyms : peeper peeping tom
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for voyeur

wow yeh yaar!

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A voyeur is a vulgar person.

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voyeur= viewer!!

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Can be taken as Voyage :- (here) A Journey of sexual satisfaction by peeping into the neighbors washroom window, using binoculars.

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voyeur sounds like only viewer... (who cannot indulge in sexual activities except seeing)

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vaya polanthutu pakaran (in tamil open mouth and seeing the film)

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Vulgur(Vo)+Viewer(yuer)

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