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defeatist

Short Definition : resigned to defeat or failure; accepting defeat or failure as a natural outcome; N. CF. defeatism

Definition
(noun) someone who is resigned to defeat without offering positive suggestions
Synonyms : negativist
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for defeatist

defeatist-> A person who accept defeat is called defeatist.

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DEFEAT + -ist(specialist)..so one how specializes the defeat!..

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defeated person

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defeat+test-> accept failure

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defect

Short Definition : shortcoming; V: desert (in order to join the opposite one)

Definition
(noun) an imperfection in a bodily system
Example Sentence
  • visual defects
  • this device permits detection of defects in the lungs
Definition
(noun) a failing or deficiency
Synonyms : shortcoming
Example Sentence
  • that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information
Definition
(noun) an imperfection in an object or machine
Synonyms : fault flaw
Example Sentence
  • a flaw caused the crystal to shatter
  • if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer
Definition
(noun) a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
Synonyms : blemish mar
Example Sentence
  • a facial blemish
Definition
(verb) desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
Synonyms : desert
Example Sentence
  • If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for defect

If there's DEFECT in u, ppl will ABANDON u

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defection

Short Definition : desertion

Definition
(noun) withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
Synonyms : abandonment desertion
Example Sentence
  • his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless
Definition
(noun) the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
Synonyms : apostasy renunciation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for defection

de + affection -> no affection; if you have no affection then you will leave it

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when you go to a shop to buy something but you find that it is DEFECtive - you will surely desert it!

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Defection is seen in case of contagious infection. Everyone leaves the patient during that time.

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fection- take it as fiction. fiction generally has a deserted background.

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de+infection.Infection is something that stays with you where as de infection is something that leaves you..desertion

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de + affection -> no affection; if you have no affection then you will be left out in desert alone

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de+affection means opposite of affection. It means showing affection to the rivals

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defer

Short Definition : give in respectfully; submit; delay till later; exempt temporarily; N. deferment; CF. show respect, comply with, courteous

Definition
(verb) hold back to a later time
Example Sentence
  • let's postpone the exam
Definition
(verb) yield to another's wish or opinion
Synonyms : accede bow give in submit
Example Sentence
  • The government bowed to the military pressure
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for defer

Read Duffer- A duffer owing to his incompetence has to always give in and delay that too with respect.

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if anyboby 1)refer=fast 2)defer=slow/postpone

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if there is no difference between actual answer and your answer click SUBMIT button without DELAY

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Rhymes with prefer I prefer to defer the exam.

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difer to it eventhough it Differs to your opinion

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defer the bug to next release.

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def+her so delay or postpone give it respectfuly

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deference

Short Definition : courteous regard for another's wish; courteous yielding to another's wish or opinion (showing respect); ADJ. deferential; OP. effrontery

Definition
(noun) a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
Synonyms : respect
Example Sentence
  • his deference to her wishes was very flattering
  • be sure to give my respects to the dean
Definition
(noun) courteous regard for people's feelings
Synonyms : respect respectfulness
Example Sentence
  • in deference to your wishes
  • out of respect for his privacy
Definition
(noun) a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for deference

if there is no DIFFERENCE between you and him, then you will respect his wishes.

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sounds like REVERENCE

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defeat+reverence. in battles we give reverence to even those who we defeat, hence deference to all.

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if you will make no DEFERENCE(difference) between ST/SC/OBC and GENERAL, you will be RESPECTED

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defer rhymes wit refer..

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REVERANCE=DEFERENCE...

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DEFERENCE---> sounds like---> di-farmaiye = you are asking respectfully frm ur didi.

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there's difference between boss and servant ,so servant respects boss

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deference sounds like reference ..so doing things on regard of some1 who is in reference

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deference=de+reference -> without refer to

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deference sounds like reference. If you have a reference for a letter of recommendation, then you usually respect that reference.

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deference Read as "desire + reference" someone acting in reference to your desires.

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It sounds like preference,which means giving priority 2 othr

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it is like reference of respectable persons which you add in your CV

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Deference; defer means to agree with someone.

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deference=def+her+hence give her respect

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defiance

Short Definition : refusal to yield; resistance; V. defy; ADJ. defiant

Definition
(noun) intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
Synonyms : rebelliousness
Definition
(noun) a hostile challenge Definition
(noun) a defiant act
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for defiance

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fiance - resembles fiancee, before marraige, fiancees generally resist or refuse to yield to our advances.

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defiance -> defence; you defence some thing means you resist some thing.. not ready to yield their country land

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when somebody takes loan.it called as "loan is FINANCED".and suppose bank refuse to finance then it could alled as defiance.means refused.

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defile

Short Definition : pollute; make filthy or dirty; corrupt morally; profane; desecrate; N: narrow passage or gorge through mountains

Definition
(noun) a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
Synonyms : gorge
Definition
(verb) place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
Synonyms : cloud corrupt sully taint
Example Sentence
  • sully someone's reputation
Definition
(verb) make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Example Sentence
  • The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air
  • Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man
Definition
(verb) spot, stain, or pollute
Synonyms : befoul foul maculate
Example Sentence
  • The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for defile

If you (de)FILE a case against him you will tarnish his image.

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de-file,file sounds like profile ,defile is to pollute some once profile

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file- take this as fillings, iron fillings are generally harmful to the atmosphere,they pollute,make filthy and add a lot of dirt to the environment.

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DEAF+AILe...if you ail(harm) deaf person, you will rape your image coz what's in harming innocent people

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DEAF+AILe...if you ail(harm) deaf person, you will rape your image coz what's in harming innocent people

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defile-> de file the papers in the file and make it dirty,pollute

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defile->(de)The file gap narrow passage

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DEFILE=DE+FILE...FILE rhymes with FAIL.so if U FAIL in DE exams u SHOW DISRESPECT FOR THE PLACE OF WORSHIP,prayers alone wont suffice

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DEAF+AILe...if you ail(harm) deaf person, you will rape your image coz what's in harming innocent people

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definitive

Short Definition : most reliable; authorative and complete; that cannot be improved; conclusive; decisive; definite; Ex. definitive decision by the supreme court

Definition
(adj) clearly defined or formulated
Synonyms : unequivocal
Example Sentence
  • the plain and unequivocal language of the laws
Definition
(adj) of recognized authority or excellence
Example Sentence
  • the definitive work on Greece
  • classical methods of navigation
Definition
(adj) supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
Synonyms : determinate
Example Sentence
  • a definitive verdict
  • a determinate answer to the problem
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for definitive

definitive -> definitions are complete answer of any question .

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the final answer which is more definite than anything definite. in other words the most fdefinite of the definite of the definite of the...

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deflect

Short Definition : turn aside; turn away from a straight course

Definition
(verb) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
Example Sentence
  • Let's avoid a confrontation
  • head off a confrontation
  • avert a strike
Definition
(verb) turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
Synonyms : bend turn away
Definition
(verb) turn aside and away from an initial or intended course Definition
(verb) draw someone's attention away from something
Synonyms : distract
Example Sentence
  • The thief distracted the bystanders
  • He deflected his competitors
Definition
(verb) impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Synonyms : block parry
Example Sentence
  • block an attack
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for deflect

sounds like reflect. If some thing reflects, it turns away

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defoliate

Short Definition : destroy leaves; deprive of leaves (by the use of chemicals); N. defoliant

Definition
(verb) strip the leaves or branches from
Example Sentence
  • defoliate the trees with pesticides
Definition
(adj) deprived of leaves
Synonyms : defoliated
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for defoliate

de(without, not having) + folio(folios..green leaves)....excessive use of chemicals can destroy the greenness of leaves.

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de+FALL+ATE: u make the leaves to fall, and eat them...thereby depriving of leaves...!!!

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defoliate-> destroy foil late dry leaves

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