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compelling

Short Definition : overpowering; irresistible in effect; holding one's attention; that compels one to do something; Ex. a compelling adventure story; V. compel

Definition
(adj) driving or forcing
Example Sentence
  • compelling ambition
Definition
(adj) tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument
Example Sentence
  • new and compelling evidence
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compelling

compelling sounds like come yelling ..which is overpowering and also which gathers attention of everyone

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vampires compell humans to behave as they like=overpower

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compelling sounds like COMPLAN...& complan kids are strong and solid.

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compendium

Short Definition : brief, comprehensive summary; ADJ. compendious

Definition
(noun) a publication containing a variety of works
Synonyms : collection
Definition
(noun) a concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compendium

CUM(hindi for less) PEN use karke u can just write summary of topic.

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An audience always wants that whoever COMES to speak on the PODIUM should speak briefly.

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Compendium=Compact Ending...!

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SPLIT AS comp - end - ium. THINK OF COMPOSITION(LONG ESSAY). AND REMEMBER THE MEANING AS, end long composition. i.e - brief summary

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It is a hard job to explain you all about pentium products. So We release a compendium about coming pentiums.

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memon nay com pen istamal kartay huay compandium likha

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COMPENDIUM -> COMPREHENSIVE+ END = COMPREHENSIVE but ENDs quickly(short).

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pen- used to write something(summary). pendium-resembles like pendulum,there is a brief to and a brief fro motion in a clock with a pendulum in it.

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Comp(computer) + pentium >>> pentiums were the initial computers which were reduced in size drastically.. so relate this with briefing of work..

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COMPENDIUM = COMPREHENSIVE AND COMPACT END

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compilation

Short Definition : listing of information in tabular or book form; compiling

Definition
(noun) something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
Synonyms : digest
Definition
(noun) the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list)
Synonyms : compiling
Example Sentence
  • the job of compiling the inventory took several hours
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compilation

in any programing language we use compilation technique to verify the code and list the errors in a tabular form or a bookish form..

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Compilation - split to com + pilation = pile - columns - pile of books - column of books - tablular column of books

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when we compile the program we create new object file which contains information in tabular form which machine understands

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in our computer we have heard that COMPILER reads the data and execute it.hence the meaning

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compile

Short Definition : assemble; gather; accumulate; make (a report or a book) from facts and information found in various places; Ex. compile a dictionary

Definition
(verb) get or gather together
Example Sentence
  • I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife
  • She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis
  • She rolled up a small fortune
Definition
(verb) put together out of existing material
Synonyms : compose
Example Sentence
  • compile a list
Definition
(verb) use a computer program to translate source code written in a particular programming language into computer-readable machine code that can be executed
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compile

pile of facts or information

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Things COMe in PILE bcz we ASSEMBLE,GATHER or ACCUMULATE data.

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to send a code for the process of compilation we should assembles all the code instructions

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complacency

Short Definition : self-satisfaction; smugness; ADJ. complacent

Definition
(noun) the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
Example Sentence
  • his complacency was absolutely disgusting
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for complacency

COMP(Company)+PLACEncy- When you get placed in a company you get lot of self satisfaction i.e complacency.....

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A comfortable place gives you complacency!

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when kids drink complan, their parents feel satisfied!!

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complacency=com + place + ncy so if its a calm place you are highly satisfied

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complain(compla)+sensitive(cency)=self-satisfied

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com(company) place ....if u get placed in a company u will get a lot of self satisfaction

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complete +sense+i in complete sense i feel complete

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complaisant

Short Definition : trying to please; obliging; willing to please others

Definition
(adj) showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
Synonyms : obliging
Example Sentence
  • to close one's eyes like a complaisant husband whose wife has taken a lover
  • the obliging waiter was in no hurry for us to leave
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for complaisant

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com + plais(please) + ant come and please the a(u)nt..lol

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FOCUS ON sant(saint!), who is always obliging.

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Complacent is self satisfied and Complaisant is a person who satisfies other people

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complaisant=complaint + santh ...santh agar complaint bhi karta hai toh ..he does it in an obliging way

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He is a complaisant boy. Though my home is not facilitated as his, he said It is a pleasant to come here.

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come please saint i.e.trying to please,obliging

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its opposite to complaint

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A comPLAISANT person is a "pleasant" person to be around.

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complement

Short Definition : complete; consummate; make perfect; N.

Definition
(noun) a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction Definition
(noun) a complete number or quantity
Example Sentence
  • a full complement
Definition
(noun) number needed to make up a whole force
Synonyms : full complement
Example Sentence
  • a full complement of workers
Definition
(noun) something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
Synonyms : accompaniment
Example Sentence
  • a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner
  • wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish
Definition
(noun) one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response Definition
(noun) either of two parts that mutually complete each other Definition
(verb) make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
Example Sentence
  • I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for complement

It sounds like Complete it men

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Think of a man named Tom whatever that conjures in your head plummeting into the sun and fills up the black spot. Tom Plummet will help you remember the word.

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When u complement others is when they finis the work perfectly or completly

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complementary

Short Definition : serving to complete something

Definition
(noun) either one of two chromatic colors that when mixed together give white (in the case of lights) or grey (in the case of pigments)
Synonyms : complementary color
Example Sentence
  • yellow and blue are complementaries
Definition
(adj) of words or propositions so related that each is the negation of the other
Example Sentence
  • `male' and `female' are complementary terms
Definition
(adj) acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for complementary

Husband and Wife are complementary ie. they both try to make life complement

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compliance

Short Definition : conformity in fulfilling requirements; readiness to yield; disposition to yield to others; V. comply

Definition
(noun) acting according to certain accepted standards
Example Sentence
  • their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices
Definition
(noun) a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others Definition
(noun) the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another
Synonyms : submission
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compliance

Compliance sounds like complete alliance, therefore completely into agreement and ready to yield

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com + pliance, pliant means flexible - yielding.

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After lot of complaints police took severe action against hin and at the thief decided to consider compliance.

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come + plan to follow rules

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compliance,alliance,allied,when different military forces allied in city the people follows the law rules and regulations

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come to reliance to yield(surrender)

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compliant

Short Definition : readily acting in accordance with a rule, order, or the wishes or others; yielding; comforming to requirements

Definition
(adj) disposed or willing to comply
Example Sentence
  • children compliant with the parental will
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compliant

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one who never complains and obeys everything is compliant !

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compli(comply)+ant(aunt)..TO comply with UR AUNT wishes or willings.

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complain not I am yielding,ready for ur requirements

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COMPLIANT= comPLIANT. pliant means flexible and easily influenced. so compliant person is ready to yield.

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COMPLIANT+COMPLIANCE: just remember the ROOT word COMPLI; agree..therefore both almost mean d same

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