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consternation

Short Definition : great shock; dismay

Definition
(noun) fear resulting from the awareness of danger
Synonyms : alarm dismay
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for consternation

conster(sounds like monster) + nation......and a monster creates fear in every one ....due to which we donot go out so as to avoid danger.

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divide it like con(conflicts)+ster(stir)+nation.. conflicts in gujrat stirred the whole nation..&people feared a lot from going out of their homes.

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if ther is constant terror in nation u have to b alarmed at all times and it is a matter of great dismay

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const+ter+nation—constant terror in nation will cause anxiety and distress

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Everyone experiences CONSTERNATION when in the presence of a CONFLAGRATION(intense, uncontrolled fire).

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CONSTERNATION -> CAN'T, STERN...When a big man acts STERN(harsh), you CAN't help but feel fearful.

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sounds lik masturbation..every1 say not to masturbate so it will cultivate a fear within us:p

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CONSTERNATION ~ (cons) continuous + ter (terror) + nation; continuous terrorist attacks on a nation can cause CONSTERNATION

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When our conscious is stirred we feel fearful.

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sound like constipation which causes anxiety and dismay

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consternation: cons~constantly stern~expressive of severe displeasure tion~process...so you are showing consternation because of great shock / dismay

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constituency

Short Definition : voters represented by an elected official; district so represented; group of supporters (or constituents)

Definition
(noun) the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for constituency

constituent means supporter...when we say the region is in his/her constituency, we mean that she has supporters there.

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a person who constitute, supports.. constituent=supporter...... constituency=group of supporters

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constituent

Short Definition : supporter; voter; member of a constituency; component

Definition
(noun) an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
Synonyms : component element
Example Sentence
  • spare components for cars
  • a component or constituent element of a system
Definition
(noun) a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes
Example Sentence
  • needs continued support by constituents to be re-elected
Definition
(noun) something determined in relation to something that includes it
Example Sentence
  • he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself
  • I read a portion of the manuscript
  • the smaller component is hard to reach
  • the animal constituent of plankton
Definition
(noun) (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction Definition
(noun) an abstract part of something
Example Sentence
  • jealousy was a component of his character
  • two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
  • the grammatical elements of a sentence
  • a key factor in her success
  • humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
Definition
(adj) constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)

constitution

Short Definition : constituting; system of laws; composition of something; physical makeup or structure of a person; Ex. men with strong constitutions

Definition
(noun) law determining the fundamental political principles of a government Definition
(noun) the act of forming or establishing something
Example Sentence
  • the constitution of a PTA group last year
  • it was the establishment of his reputation
  • he still remembers the organization of the club
Definition
(noun) the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states Definition
(noun) the way in which someone or something is composed Definition
(noun) a United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States; it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the United States Navy; it has been rebuilt and is anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston
Synonyms : old ironsides
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for constitution

CONSTITUENT;CONSTITUENCY;CONSTITUTION; all are related to voting,voter,voting system..etc;

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constraint

Short Definition : restraint; compulsion; repression of feelings; reticence; V. constrain: hold back; restrain; compel; oblige; confine forcibly; imprison

Definition
(noun) the state of being physically constrained
Synonyms : restraint
Example Sentence
  • dogs should be kept under restraint
Definition
(noun) a device that retards something's motion
Synonyms : restraint
Example Sentence
  • the car did not have proper restraints fitted
Definition
(noun) the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for constraint

in constrain - strain. You will get strained if you are forced to do something over and over again.

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When you are in constraint, you are CONStantly STRAINed by one factor or the other.

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while travelling through indian TRAINs, you have forced to control the feelings when you see someone spitting pan here and there

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construe

Short Definition : explain; interpret; Ex. construe her silence as meaning that she agreed; CF. misconstrue

Definition
(verb) make sense of; assign a meaning to
Synonyms : interpret see
Example Sentence
  • What message do you see in this letter?
  • How do you interpret his behavior?
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for construe

e.g. if i construe your message correctly...

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you need to CONcentrate to decode TRUe messages.

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KAUN+TRUE- let me know WHO is truely speaking.- judge said

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construe = (cons)ider it is (true)...so we interpret something by ourselves

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Concentrate true to decide her feelings.

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Construe the abstruse concept.

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cons.+true....concentrate on all of your friends action, because you need to give A TRUE EXPLANATION.........TO the monitor.

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'const'rue->if a constant appears while doing maths IT IS UNDERSTOOD that it doesnt change the value

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consummate

Short Definition : complete; V.

Definition
(verb) fulfill sexually
Example Sentence
  • consummate a marriage
Definition
(verb) make perfect; bring to perfection Definition
(adj) having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
Example Sentence
  • a consummate artist
  • consummate skill
  • a masterful speaker
  • masterful technique
  • a masterly performance of the sonata
  • a virtuoso performance
Definition
(adj) perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities
Synonyms : complete
Example Sentence
  • a complete gentleman
  • consummate happiness
  • a consummate performance
Definition
(adj) without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
Example Sentence
  • an arrant fool
  • a complete coward
  • a consummate fool
  • a double-dyed villain
  • gross negligence
  • a perfect idiot
  • pure folly
  • what a sodding mess
  • stark staring mad
  • a thoroughgoing villain
  • utter nonsense
  • the unadulterated truth
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for consummate

if you want to consume your mate(wife), you have to be complete 'a complete man- raymonds :P'

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con+summit(....the highest point of something)....and now imagine a person who has reached the highest point of perfection,is truly a complete man.

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Only consume things which are complete.

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Summate means total, totality....something which is complete or perfect

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CONSUME MEAT which are COMPLETELY cooked.

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CON = with + SUMMIT is the top of the mountain = with the top of the mountain = CON SUMMIT.

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contagion

Short Definition : infection (by contact); ADJ. contagious; CF. infectious: that can be passed by infection in the air

Definition
(noun) any disease easily transmitted by contact
Synonyms : contagious disease
Definition
(noun) an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted
Synonyms : infection transmission
Definition
(noun) the communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people
Synonyms : infection
Example Sentence
  • a contagion of mirth
  • the infection of his enthusiasm for poetry
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for contagion

contag(sounds like contagious...)so when you come in contact with a diseased person..you spread infection.....

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contagion - CONTAminated + GIve(prani/person)....spread infection

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contag(sounds like Contact) so when u come in contact wd contagion disease it spreads.

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When you come in a contact of disease, it can be spread in the region

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kaun(CON) tha(TA) ji(gion) jo apko beemari laga gaya

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contaminate

Short Definition : pollute

Definition
(verb) make impure
Synonyms : foul pollute
Example Sentence
  • The industrial wastes polluted the lake
Definition
(verb) make radioactive by adding radioactive material
Example Sentence
  • Don't drink the water--it's contaminated
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for contaminate

con damn inate

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contempt

Short Definition : scorn; disdain; ADJ. contemptuous; CF. contemptible

Definition
(noun) lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
Synonyms : despite disdain scorn
Example Sentence
  • he was held in contempt
  • the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
Definition
(noun) a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
Synonyms : disrespect
Definition
(noun) open disrespect for a person or thing
Synonyms : scorn
Definition
(noun) a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for contempt

CONTEMPT <> con (with) + TEMPER

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temp: dislike things which are temporary

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remind from phrase of Hindi movie"contempt of court "

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con(kon)+ temp(temporary): "kon temporary kaam kiya", he said in contempt tone

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camp wala tent.I dislike the camp wala tent.

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