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consequential

Short Definition : self-important; significant; consequent; following as a result; Ex. consequential air; CF. subsequent

Definition
(adj) having important issues or results
Synonyms : eventful
Example Sentence
  • the year's only really consequential legislation
  • an eventful decision
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for consequential

Whatever task we do it is IMPORTANT to realize its CONSEQUENces

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Consider this.."If you dont pay money, the consequences will be serious"

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con+sequen+tial..focus on sequence......our all important exams dates and results are mostly conducted in sequence.....only...like we are informed about exam date..than...exam....than...result...everything in sequence...we dont see exam conducting be

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we dont see exam conducting before and annoucement is after wards...happening of all important things in sequence.

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consign

Short Definition : send to a person or place for sale; deliver officially; entrust; put into the care of another; set apart (for a special purpose); N. consignment; CF. consignor, consignee

Definition
(verb) commit forever; commit irrevocably Definition
(verb) give over to another for care or safekeeping
Synonyms : charge
Example Sentence
  • consign your baggage
Definition
(verb) send to an address
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for consign

Consign -- con + sign -- imagine that you have to sign a document and send it to a person in your company for an official purpose

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Relate consign(v) from consignment(N). The consignment has be to consigned carefully at this address.

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Think of 'assign' which means to give a task (usually in the offices)

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when we get a courier post man will say comon sign on this

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consistency

Short Definition : absence of contradictions; uniformity; degree of thickness or firmness; Ex. consistency of thick cream; CF. viscous

Definition
(noun) the property of holding together and retaining its shape
Example Sentence
  • wool has more body than rayon
  • when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake
Definition
(noun) a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
Synonyms : consistence
Definition
(noun) logical coherence and accordance with the facts
Example Sentence
  • a rambling argument that lacked any consistency
Definition
(noun) (logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that none of the propositions deducible from the axioms contradict one another
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for consistency

Some germs form sist which is very firm. So degree of firmness can be remembered.

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'consistency' ='constancy' which means the quality of being the same and not changing:)

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console

Short Definition : lessen sadness or disappointment; give comfort; allay the sorrow of; N. consolation

Definition
(noun) a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall
Synonyms : console table
Definition
(noun) a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system) Definition
(noun) an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture)
Example Sentence
  • the bust of Napoleon stood on a console
Definition
(noun) housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television
Synonyms : cabinet
Definition
(verb) give moral or emotional strength to
Synonyms : comfort solace soothe
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for console

con sa sol lagaye apke shoe me ki app comfort feel karenge

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he is a solo, no girl friend. i need to console him.

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consolidation

Short Definition : unification; process of becoming firmer or stronger; V. consolidate: merge; strengthen

Definition
(noun) combining into a solid mass Definition
(noun) the act of combining into an integral whole
Synonyms : integration
Example Sentence
  • a consolidation of two corporations
  • after their consolidation the two bills were passed unanimously
  • the defendants asked for a consolidation of the actions against them
Definition
(noun) something that has consolidated into a compact mass
Example Sentence
  • he dropped the consolidation into the acid bath
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for consolidation

c on solid ation = on solid addition.

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con-= together solid= becomes solid -tion= process

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consonance

Short Definition : harmony; agreement

Definition
(noun) the repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words
Synonyms : consonant rhyme
Definition
(noun) the property of sounding harmonious
Synonyms : harmoniousness
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for consonance

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consonance - Relate with RESONANCE

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repitition of consonants makes a meledy which sounds harmonious and hence consonance means harmonious,compatible

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consonant

Short Definition : harmonious; in agreement; N.

Definition
(noun) a speech sound that is not a vowel Definition
(noun) a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant Definition
(adj) involving or characterized by harmony Definition
(adj) in keeping
Example Sentence
  • salaries agreeable with current trends
  • plans conformable with your wishes
  • expressed views concordant with his background
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for consonant

SONANT reminds me of <b>sonnet</b> poem where words remain in great harmony

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all consonants (alphabets) live in harmony,push the vowels away

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consort

Short Definition : associate with; keep company; N: husband or wife (or a ruler)

Definition
(noun) the husband or wife of a reigning monarch Definition
(noun) a family of similar musical instrument playing together
Synonyms : choir
Definition
(verb) keep company with; hang out with
Example Sentence
  • He associates with strange people
  • She affiliates with her colleagues
Definition
(verb) go together
Example Sentence
  • The colors don't harmonize
  • Their ideas concorded
Definition
(verb) keep company
Synonyms : run
Example Sentence
  • the heifers run with the bulls to produce offspring
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for consort

in a musical consert (sounds like consert), many instruments play together

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consort=con+saut(another wife) in hindi saut means a 'step wife' .. so if we consider both ways it becomes husband or wife

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if couple SORTs their problems, they go together and accompany each other(else they break off)

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consort has a similar pronunciation as CONCERT. both mean a group of people..

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Consort also means a wife, husband, or companion.....COME+SORT....when two people of opposite sex or even same sex COME together and SORT out the problems in between them, they become a wife, husband, or companion of each other.

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consort - to be with the same sort, or to play with the same sort of instruments

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Will u do me the honor of being my CONSORT for the CONCERT tonight?

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con + sort >> the con's from a gang sort out the plan of robbery and now they are ASSISTING EACH OTHER for the robbery..

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conspiracy

Short Definition : treacherous plot; secret plan against the law (by two or more people)

Definition
(noun) a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
Synonyms : confederacy
Definition
(noun) a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
Synonyms : cabal
Definition
(noun) a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose
Synonyms : confederacy
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for conspiracy

con(together)+piracy(means harmful).So together involving in harm

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cons(consent)+piracy

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In spanish con means with. Piracy means harmful. with people to beharmful.

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conspire

Short Definition : take part in a conspiracy; (of events) work together; combine; Ex. Events conspired to produce great difficulties.

Definition
(verb) engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
Example Sentence
  • They conspired to overthrow the government
Definition
(verb) act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose
Synonyms : collude
Example Sentence
  • The two companies conspired to cause the value of the stock to fall
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for conspire

Inspire : motivate to take part in good things. Conspire : motivate to take part in a conspiracy.

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cons+piracy..... piracy is an illegal act done working together..

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con(with)+ spire(spy).. you do something bad with a spy..

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