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discriminate

Short Definition : distinguish; make distinctions on the basis of preference

Definition
(verb) recognize or perceive the difference
Synonyms : know apart
Definition
(verb) treat differently on the basis of sex or race
Synonyms : separate single out
Definition
(verb) distinguish
Example Sentence
  • I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish
Definition
(adj) marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
Example Sentence
  • discriminate judgments
  • discriminate people
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for discriminate

"discri" + "minate" = "describe in one minute" when someone can describe something in one minute he can distinguish that.

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dis(apart)+criminal

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dis(apart)+criminal

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discriminating

Short Definition : able to see differences; discerning; prejudiced; N. discrimination

Definition
(adj) showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
Example Sentence
  • the discriminating eye of the connoisseur
Definition
(adj) having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Example Sentence
  • an acute observer of politics and politicians
  • incisive comments
  • icy knifelike reasoning
  • as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
  • penetrating insight
  • frequent penetrative observations

discursive

Short Definition : (of a person or writing) digressing; rambling (without any clear plan)

Definition
(adj) proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
Synonyms : dianoetic
Definition
(adj) (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
Example Sentence
  • amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things
  • a rambling discursive book
  • his excursive remarks
  • a rambling speech about this and that
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for discursive

Think of it as cursive writing which deviates from the central point.

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dis(means NOT)+CURSIVE(MEANS NEAT AND CLEAR)...so anything which is not clear and neat, is said to be discursive.ex a discursive novel.

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Cursive is flowing or running. Discursive is running or flowing away that is to wander away from the subject.

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some1 who keeps going on an excursion...

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DISCURSIVE=(DISCourage)ive or EXCURSIVE-->soomething which discourages us to read it because it is broad,lengthy,roundabout & away from the main point.

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dis + curve >>> this curve is DEVIATING from a straight line..

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DIS+CURSE ive: instead of being discussive, they are being DISCURSIVE, cursing one another that thie point is right

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recursive = repeating the sake thing over and over...discursive = digressing from that thing

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someone giving 'discourse' wanders away from subject

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discursive = dis (not) + cursive; not showing curtsy, i.e deviate from normal.

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disdain

Short Definition : treat with scorn or contempt

Definition
(noun) lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
Synonyms : contempt despite scorn
Example Sentence
  • he was held in contempt
  • the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
Definition
(noun) a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient Definition
(verb) look down on with disdain
Synonyms : contemn despise scorn
Example Sentence
  • He despises the people he has to work for
  • The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately
Definition
(verb) reject with contempt
Example Sentence
  • She spurned his advances
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for disdain

try to relate it with WISDEN...Wisden is the official site that honours cricketers...so DISDAIN is the opposite of that.

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divide it like dis(dish)+dain(rhyms like vain..means useless)....think you hav ordered for a dish , but it is useless or in vain, beacuse you can cook better than this, so you REJECT THE order, you disdain the order.

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Dis+dain= not+dainty (dainty means which is tasteful) so disdain mean not pretty and tasteful..

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try to imagine dat u ask a girl out & every time u try 2 set a time & date she keeps telling u "This Day?No!",she obviously is treating u with contempt, u probably should focus ur energy on someone else!

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another one:dis+(D)ain....just focus on disain....decent..IN TODAY'S world , buisness offers from decent people are REJECTED, because they don't OFFER any BRIBE.

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If we are the cause behind DIS(this)+DAIN(dent)on car... one will show contempt on us

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dis+pain:u'll shoe contempt on those who hav caused you this pain!!

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dis+dain(zidane) footballer zidane of spain showed DISRESPECT to the refree.hence he was shown the red card.

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dis+dain;dis+drain(rhymes with dain). you look at the person in drain with contempt..

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its like this+day so remmeber as this day was so fucking gone wrong wat else could go wrong so u r actually so tensed up and u treat ur copartners with contempt and scorn and hate and rudeness

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sounds Dis + Gain>>> the feelings a person gets when he does something wrong.. hared, contempt.. all -ve feelings..

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disembark

Short Definition : debark; go ashore (from a ship); unload cargo from a ship; CF. embark

Definition
(verb) go ashore
Synonyms : debark set down
Example Sentence
  • The passengers disembarked at Southampton
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for disembark

the ship was parked so the passengers disembarked

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dis+sem+back (at colg) if tat happens i will leave by train/ship 2 junagarh! :D lol

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disembark is opposite of embark

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dis(this),sem(me se),bark(bahar aana).means to get out from this.a vechile or a ship

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di(two)+sem(semester)+bark(back):2 sem exams me backs aa gayi,to ghar walo ne n clg walo ne bhahar nikal diya...means,asked to get out..

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disenfranchise

Short Definition : disfranchise; deprive of a civil right; OP. enfranchise

Definition
(verb) deprive of voting rights
Synonyms : disfranchise
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for disenfranchise

'Franchise' means right to freedom .. disFranchise means restricted freedom.. deprived of voting!

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IPL franchisee ne to players ke civil right bhi chhin liye hain

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dis + franchise >>> franchise's of IPL team have right to vote for vote for a player in bidding auction.. dis(-ve) means to take away this right.. means to deprive civil rights..

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disengage

Short Definition : uncouple; separate; disconnect; stop fighting; OP. engage

Definition
(verb) release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
Synonyms : withdraw
Example Sentence
  • I want to disengage myself from his influence
  • disengage the gears
Definition
(verb) free or remove obstruction from
Synonyms : free
Example Sentence
  • free a path across the cluttered floor
Definition
(verb) become free
Example Sentence
  • in neutral, the gears disengage
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for disengage

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dis (out) + engage (join or connect)...so you are free or out of connection with something.

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the coupled uncoupled coz their engagement broke (disengaged)

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disfigure

Short Definition : mar the appearance of; spoil

Definition
(verb) mar or spoil the appearance of
Synonyms : blemish deface
Example Sentence
  • scars defaced her cheeks
  • The vandals disfigured the statue
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for disfigure

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It's like.. "Mar Mar ke thopra DISFIGURE kardunga!" this wil help remember Disfigure-mar-spoil

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figure(girl) has good appearance ... so the opp disfigure

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disgorge

Short Definition : surrender something (stolen); eject; vomit; OP. gorge

Definition
(verb) cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
Synonyms : shed spill
Example Sentence
  • spill the beans all over the table
Definition
(verb) eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Example Sentence
  • After drinking too much, the students vomited
  • He purged continuously
  • The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for disgorge

gorge(george) tried to eject #%^- cum- into mouth, but she vomited,so he had to quickly surrender somthing....plz take it kool...

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If you gorge and gorge (eat) like a pig you are sure to throw up (vomit)sooner or later.

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dis + gorgeous . somthing not gorgeous, u'll feel like puking

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Dis = not, Gorge -> Gorgeous.. Doing something not gorgeous like VOMIT-ing.

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disGORGE(ous).. gorgeous woman - surrender ur heart! :D

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15th century. < Old French desgorger "expel from the throat" < gorge "throat"

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dis(discharge)+ gorge(eating); discharging whatever u have eaten is vomiting..

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disgruntle

Short Definition : make discontented

Definition
(verb) put into a bad mood or into bad humour
Example Sentence
  • The employees were disgruntled by their bad working conditions
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for disgruntle

something which makes people grunt or complain

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pig grunts!(OinK)=OK. disgrunt means not OK, i am not content

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divide it like DISG(DISGUSSTING)+R+UNTLE(UNCLE)..so if your UNCLE says you something DISGUSSTING...you NO longer remain in GOOD MOOD,and become DISCONTENTED and start fighting with him.

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disgruntle= dis (Not) + grUnt (replace U with A grAnt + le (take in Hindi)= If someone say u not take this grant which make u angry and dissatisfied.

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