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chase

Short Definition : ornament a metal surface by indenting; follow rapidly to catch

Definition
(noun) the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
Example Sentence
  • the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
Definition
(noun) United States politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1808-1873) Definition
(noun) a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time Definition
(verb) go after with the intent to catch
Example Sentence
  • The policeman chased the mugger down the alley
  • the dog chased the rabbit
Definition
(verb) pursue someone sexually or romantically
Synonyms : chase after
Definition
(verb) cut a groove into
Example Sentence
  • chase silver
Definition
(verb) cut a furrow into a columns
Synonyms : chamfer furrow
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for chase

the police "chased" the robbers who had stolen the diamond ring that had been "chased" by the goldsmith.

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we often said in cricket that this score is chasing by this team.remembered it as the team is running towards the score to catch it.

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Chase(design on metal surface). If you indent your name on metal property, it will be easier to chase it later in case u lost it.

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chase sounds like case. in order to keep your ornaments u have to keep it in a case

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chasm

Short Definition : abyss; very deep crack

Definition
(noun) a deep opening in the earth's surface
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for chasm

chashma.. if it has a crack, it is difficult to see

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orgasm is a deep feeling. Chasm - orgasm deep

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imagine it as " chasni " so chadni goes deep in gulab jamun ...but u cant see the central part of gulab jamun .. hence abyss ==deep crack but cant see the bottom

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CHAI(tea)+JAM(freeze)- if I throw tea in deep chasm, it would freeze inside it as inner of earth is cold.

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orgasm= deep penetration

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chassis

Short Definition : framework and working parts of an automobile; framework to which components are attached

Definition
(noun) alternative names for the body of a human being
Example Sentence
  • Leonardo studied the human body
  • he has a strong physique
  • the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
Definition
(noun) a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device Definition
(noun) the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for chassis

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imagine a chess board having several pawns and other pieces which are like the addons to the frame work resembling an engine having several screws and other stuff

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Hero Honda caahe jise (sounds like chassis) automobile kai working parts dai sakti hai...

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chaste

Short Definition : morally pure; virginal; abstaining from illicit sexual acts; modest; simple (of a style of writing); not highly decorated; austere

Definition
(adj) morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
Example Sentence
  • a holy woman innocent and chaste
Definition
(adj) pure and simple in design or style
Example Sentence
  • a chaste border of conventionalized flowers
Definition
(adj) abstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse
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sex CHESTE(to do) it is no more a CHASTE (pure,virgin)

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sounds like "caste"...caste is always one...it cannot be mixed...so PURE

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Sounds like Taste. You Taste the Food if its pure and has no impurities like dirt.

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Sounds like CHASE and WASTE: Following or CHASING a teen girl who has no ROMANTIC,EROTIC or LOVE MAKING INTEREST is a WASTE of time

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the higher caste of hinduism ie., the brahmins went to jungles for yaga and lead a brahmachari life.without having sex..

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your are just a waste for being chaste till now..

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in telugu we say chasthey a paani cheyanu means having moral values

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CHASTE:make it cha + taste. it implies that the cha(tea) is tasteful bcoz all the ingredients of it are pure.

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you waste your life if u chaste your life (excuse the improper usage, hope this helps)

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chaste = charity + superior. charities for poor will be lead by mother superior and they are pure and simple

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chaste=c+haste(speed)....(see how speedly he was driving....this statement is made by purehearted,modest,sensitive fellow

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imagine a girl who dont had given her chest(chaste),so she is viginal and pure.

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it sounds like chest.the boy who never touched the chest/breast of a girl is really pure

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chasten

Short Definition : discipline; punish in order to correct; CF. castigate

Definition
(verb) censure severely
Example Sentence
  • She chastised him for his insensitive remarks
Definition
(verb) restrain
Synonyms : moderate temper
Definition
(verb) correct by punishment or discipline
Synonyms : subdue tame
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for chasten

relate it with upper one "Chaste" as to keep ur viginity you have to be disciplined .. so for chaste and chasten go hand in hand

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(chestalu)manuko means pichi panulu cheyaku correct ga undu means do correct

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chaste + N (nahi hai ).. to tell them they have done sumthing wrong n should improve

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if you en(enclose) your chast(chest) you are morally good

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Chasten-harshen-nowadays school punishments are harshened

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chesten >>> u see army officers with always chest up.. they are DISCIPLINED and they do no wrong things..

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chase to punish

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sounds like fasten (your seat belt) which is to restrain (yourself in your seat)

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chase + listen. chase him till listen.

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chastise

Short Definition : punish as by beating; criticize severely

Definition
(verb) censure severely
Example Sentence
  • She chastised him for his insensitive remarks
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for chastise

chastise = chest ice... The kid was punished or crticized severly by his mother for playing with ice on chest

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very similar to castigate

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Beat the chest with stick hence punish

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CHASTE means keeping away from sexual intercourse...hence CHASTISEMENT is a kind of punishment that will not allow you to have sex.......

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People severly criticize Chase because they say that it tries to copy Bank of America.

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cha(assume as chalk) and sti(stick) which is hands of teacher who scolds and ready to punish

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chastise = chest eyes. A boy who had eyes in his chest and could see deeply into things with his heart was angrily chastised by people who feared his penetrating vision.

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bachche k chest pe ice rakhne se uski ma(mother) ne use bhot criticize kiya aur punish kiya...

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chastise. Visualize chest eyes. A boy who had eyes in his chest and could see deeply into things with his heart was angrily chastised by people who feared his penetrating vision.

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chauvinist

Short Definition : blindly devoted patriot; zealous adherent of a group, cause, or sex; ADJ. chauvinistic; CF. chauvinism; Nicolas Chauvin

Definition
(noun) a person with a prejudiced belief in the superiority of his or her own kind Definition
(noun) an extreme bellicose nationalist
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for chauvinist

show over nationalist=Chauvinist(s0-v-nist)

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sounds like surname chavhan..imagine some guy from chavhan group is very dominant about his group

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chauvinist can be related be cheguvera.......who was an extreme belicose nationalist

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chavuni+istha...thana chavuni deshanki istha anevadu ..really a blindly devoted patriot..

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showynist who shows off.

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That MALE Chauvanist Pig, feeling his kind is better than rest! Uski toh...

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communist

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remember CHAUVO gurerro from WWE always trying to be superior over others with the help of vickie guurrero(EXCUSEEEEE ME....LOL)

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check

Short Definition : stop motion; curb or restrain

Definition
(noun) a written order directing a bank to pay money
Synonyms : bank check cheque
Example Sentence
  • he paid all his bills by check
Definition
(noun) an appraisal of the state of affairs
Synonyms : assay
Example Sentence
  • they made an assay of the contents
  • a check on its dependability under stress
Definition
(noun) the bill in a restaurant
Synonyms : chit tab
Example Sentence
  • he asked the waiter for the check
Definition
(noun) the state of inactivity following an interruption
Example Sentence
  • the negotiations were in arrest
  • held them in check
  • during the halt he got some lunch
  • the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow
  • he spent the entire stop in his seat
Definition
(noun) additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
Example Sentence
  • fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory
Definition
(noun) the act of inspecting or verifying
Example Sentence
  • they made a check of their equipment
  • the pilot ran through the check-out procedure
Definition
(noun) a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
Synonyms : check mark tick
Example Sentence
  • as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name
Definition
(noun) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress Definition
(noun) a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
Synonyms : chip
Definition
(noun) a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
Example Sentence
  • she wore a skirt with checks
Definition
(noun) the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
Synonyms : bridle curb
Example Sentence
  • his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
Definition
(noun) obstructing an opponent in ice hockey Definition
(noun) (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king Definition
(verb) examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
Example Sentence
  • check the brakes
  • Check out the engine
Definition
(verb) make an examination or investigation
Example Sentence
  • check into the rumor
  • check the time of the class
Definition
(verb) be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Example Sentence
  • He verified that the valves were closed
  • See that the curtains are closed
  • control the quality of the product
Definition
(verb) lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Example Sentence
  • moderate your alcohol intake
  • hold your tongue
  • hold your temper
  • control your anger
Definition
(verb) stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
Example Sentence
  • She checked for an instant and missed a step
Definition
(verb) put a check mark on or near or next to
Example Sentence
  • Please check each name on the list
  • tick off the items
  • mark off the units
Definition
(verb) slow the growth or development of
Synonyms : delay retard
Example Sentence
  • The brain damage will retard the child's language development
Definition
(verb) be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
Synonyms : check out
Example Sentence
  • These stories don't check!
Definition
(verb) be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Example Sentence
  • The two stories don't agree in many details
  • The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
  • The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
Definition
(verb) block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey Definition
(verb) develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Example Sentence
  • Parents must discipline their children
  • Is this dog trained?
Definition
(verb) consign for shipment on a vehicle
Example Sentence
  • check your luggage before boarding
Definition
(verb) hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
Example Sentence
  • Check your coat at the door
Definition
(verb) abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey Definition
(verb) stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
Example Sentence
  • The dog checked
Definition
(verb) mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
Synonyms : checker chequer
Definition
(verb) decline to initiate betting Definition
(verb) hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
Example Sentence
  • Arrest the downward trend
  • Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
  • Contain the rebel movement
  • Turn back the tide of communism
Definition
(verb) place into check
Example Sentence
  • He checked my kings
Definition
(verb) write out a check on a bank account Definition
(verb) find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Example Sentence
  • I want to see whether she speaks French
  • See whether it works
  • find out if he speaks Russian
  • Check whether the train leaves on time
Definition
(verb) verify by consulting a source or authority
Example Sentence
  • check the spelling of this word
  • check your facts
Definition
(verb) arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
Example Sentence
  • He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve
Definition
(verb) make cracks or chinks in
Synonyms : chink
Example Sentence
  • The heat checked the paint
Definition
(verb) become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
Synonyms : break crack
Example Sentence
  • The glass cracked when it was heated
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for check

in chess when we check the king he cant move forward..so we are stoppping his motion

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when POLICE is CHECKing vehicles, traffic is STOP OR SLOW IN PROGRESS

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in a restaurant when we ask for check, we actually stop ordering

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cherubic

Short Definition : angelic; innocent-looking; N. cherub; CF. seraph: winged angel of the highest order

Definition
(adj) having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
Example Sentence
  • an angelic smile
  • a cherubic face
  • looking so seraphic when he slept
  • a sweet disposition
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cherubic

cherubic -> chehra(face) + ruby; ruby is cute looking, so BUBY'S CHEHRA is CHERUBIC.

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Cheru sound like chiru who is like an angel to andra people.

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Break it as chera(cheru)+bic, chera is Hindi word for face. So we love those girls whose face is innocent and angelic

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chru+rubic means whose chehra is rubic(rub like) is an angel.

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cherubic = her + u + be. boys ll tell to angelic girls " her(girl) u be mine"

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Cher wearing rubies looks cherubic!

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chicanery

Short Definition : trickery; deception

Definition
(noun) the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for chicanery

chicanery sounds like shikari who uses means of deception to trick animals into his traps.

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(In Hindi Language) chic(young girl0 + Nari(hindi) wat is a difference between chicks n Nari??? chic is DISHONEST BUT ATTRECTIVE AND THEY GENERALLY DECEIVE PEOPLE.

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'CHICks' often use their assets as means of deceit to get what they want

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Chicnary: Chicni chupdi baatein karne wala will DECEIVE you!

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yeh chick to naari nikli !! (cheated)

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chicanery= chicken that we love to eat and we can trick on to eat it

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We need to trick the chickens to get them into the canning factory

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Selling a CHICk, as a CANARY to someone is fraud(=chicanery)

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Find the difference between CHARLATAN and CHICANERY.

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chick aa nai reee (u got decieved ~!)

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chicanery - chicken + nari.. nari means FOX.. Foxs uses his tricks to hunt chicken..

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Visual a baby chic looking up "trick" in the dictionary.

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In order to make chicken we have to chicanery the chicks

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(hindi) sounds like "chinery" a slang used for woman with bad character.

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CHICken transforms into RaY(fish) to DECEIVE the butcher

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chican(chicken)=>if we want chicken, first we need to catch hen n for that v shoul be tricky...

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