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flux

Short Definition : flowing; series of changes; fluctuation; Ex. in a state of flux

Definition
(noun) the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface Definition
(noun) a flow or discharge
Synonyms : fluxion
Definition
(noun) a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed Definition
(noun) excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea) Definition
(noun) a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action
Synonyms : state of flux
Example Sentence
  • the flux following the death of the emperor
Definition
(noun) the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle Definition
(noun) (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area
Synonyms : flux density
Definition
(noun) in constant change
Example Sentence
  • his opinions are in flux
  • the newness and flux of the computer industry
Definition
(verb) move or progress freely as if in a stream
Synonyms : flow
Example Sentence
  • The crowd flowed out of the stadium
Definition
(verb) become liquid or fluid when heated
Synonyms : liquefy liquify
Example Sentence
  • the frozen fat liquefied
Definition
(verb) mix together different elements
Example Sentence
  • The colors blend well
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flux

flux means flow, something that flows, undergoes through change.

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fLUX, the LUX company keeps changing its soap varieties, thers LUX pink, LUX black, LUX gold etc..

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flux:- magnetic flux --flow of electric lines

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flux-sounds like flask that contains hot water or tea - anything that flows

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fodder

Short Definition : coarse food for cattle, horses, etc.; feed for livestock; CF. food

Definition
(noun) soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire Definition
(noun) coarse food (especially for livestock) composed of entire plants or the leaves and stalks of a cereal crop Definition
(verb) give fodder (to domesticated animals)
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fodder

sounds like feed her.. So its coarse food for cattle

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it sounds like "fodde wali grass"

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Fodder is not like powder which is soft, instead it is a coarse mixture of plants, leaves and stalks of a cereal crop, prepared especially for livestock.

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Fodder makes you fatter.

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foible

Short Definition : small weakness of character; slight fault; CF. feeble

Definition
(noun) a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Synonyms : idiosyncrasy mannerism
Definition
(noun) the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foible

Fail to be able.. so you have a weakness or slight fault at something

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consider the letters F+O+I+B+L+E..they stand for Fault+Oddity+Idiosyncrasy+Blemish+Limitation+Eccentricity..all of the same meaning

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similar to feeble thus enfeeeble and weakness

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FOe in Bible would have a weak character

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foil

Short Definition : defeat; frustrate; prevent from being successful; thwart; CF. fail

Definition
(noun) a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
Example Sentence
  • the photographic film was wrapped in foil
Definition
(noun) anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
Synonyms : enhancer
Example Sentence
  • pretty girls like plain friends as foils
Definition
(noun) a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through
Synonyms : hydrofoil
Example Sentence
  • the fins of a fish act as hydrofoils
Definition
(noun) picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector
Synonyms : transparency
Definition
(noun) a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button Definition
(verb) enhance by contrast
Example Sentence
  • In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background
Definition
(verb) hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Example Sentence
  • What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
  • foil your opponent
Definition
(verb) cover or back with foil
Example Sentence
  • foil mirrors
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foil

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Foil as a verb, sounds like 'Spoil'. Hence: Spoil, Thwart, Queer, Frustrate

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foil(verb)-- sounds like foul -- holland made fouls to "defeat" spain but they were not "frustrated" at all

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Aluminium foil is shiny, silver coloured, and it projects a contrasting image--like a mirror.

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foil=For(f)+OIL. Afghanistan foiled US on the issue of OIL, For oil.

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foist

Short Definition : insert improperly; impose upon another by coercion; palm off; pass off as genuine or worthy; CF. fist

Definition
(verb) to force onto another
Example Sentence
  • He foisted his work on me
Definition
(verb) insert surreptitiously or without warrant
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foist

when you hoist the flag improperly, it is called foist.

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fOist fist-o......try to imagine like...u r trying to insert a pen into a tightly closed fist...but u could not... 'o' is the expression that u wer not happy with that... so the meanin is...INSERT IMPROPERLY...(you are trying to insert by force)

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foist sounds like hoist (meaning : raised, common usage : flag hoisting) - he gave his career a "hoist" by "foist-ing" his work on a hardworking colleague

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foist -- sounds like forest -- if you "insert into the forest improperly" animals gonna eat you :)

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FOIST....Force Or Impose unjuSTifiably

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foist = force insert

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you will do it "O" I "FIST" you ?

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fOist....inserting sumthng forcefully in fist and trying to resist it. o is d sound by d one who is inserting...it means unnecessary forcing or thrust

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Foist:"Forcefully"+"Insert"

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Full into + Resist. I inserted my penis full into her vagina but she resists. Think I've inserted it improperly.

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foul insert

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foliage

Short Definition : masses of leaves; CF. defoliate

Definition
(noun) the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
Synonyms : leaf leafage
Definition
(noun) (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament
Synonyms : foliation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foliage

Fall+Leaf+Age= fall of aged leaves.

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foment

Short Definition : stir up; incite; instigate; promote the growth of (something evil or unpleasant)

Definition
(verb) try to stir up public opinion
Synonyms : agitate stir up
Definition
(verb) bathe with warm water or medicated lotions
Example Sentence
  • His legs should be fomented
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foment

Foam starts to appear once you profusely foment (stir up) a soapy hot water bucket(2nd meaning ).

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Science students can easily remember it as it sounds similar to fermentation.. and stirring is an important part of fermentation process.

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f[oment] => moment. In dynamic kinetics, moment incite wheel to rotate.

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FIRST - MOMENT...the initial or first moments of any successful person began with motivation

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when a dog "foams at" the mouth it is "agitated"

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foment rhymes with torment... when you torment someone, you stir anger up anger in the person.

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sounds like ferment....when you ferment something you apply warmth to it(by keeping it in a cloth or closed vessel)

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foment sounds like ferment

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a batsman comes into form(sounds like foam) when he is INSPIRED by some one

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STIRRING UP a soapy hot water bucket PROMOTES/INCITE the growth of FOAM.

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stop stirring up eggs for a moment(foment) and add flour

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sounds like tournments where players usually stir up and get instigated

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extract the word "Foam" and think of the Foam used in fire extinguishers to put out a fire->Foment means to instigate,cause to burn,...

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foolhardy

Short Definition : rash; reckless; foolishly daring

Definition
(adj) marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
Synonyms : heady rash reckless
Example Sentence
  • foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker
  • became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans
  • a reckless driver
  • a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foolhardy

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Foolishly hard.

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A fool and hardy sailor would take the risk of sailing in a bad weather.

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Laurell and hardy were foolhardy

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remember from (hardy boys) in wwe sport they are always rash

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fool: stupid hardy: courage foolhardy means courage in a stupid way -> disregard all possibly badconsequences

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imagine Laurel tells his partner:"don't be a Fool Hardy, its very dangerous"...remember how reckless those two were in their hilarious comedy

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FOOLHARDY = HARDLY A FOOL = COURAGEOUS AND BOLD

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foppish

Short Definition : vain about dress and appearance; N. fop: man who takes too much interest in his clothes and appearance

Definition
(adj) affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner
Synonyms : dandified dandyish
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foppish

fop-ish = pop (fop) - ish ; those boys who are in pop music are over dressed … they have a very bad sense of dressing but they think that they are looking cool !!!!

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Foppish- First year mein follow(fo) Pant(p), tie(pi) and Shirt(sh) - says seniors

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eg:buppilahari,buppi :foppish

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foray

Short Definition : raid; sudden raid or military advance; V.

Definition
(noun) a sudden short attack
Synonyms : maraud raid
Definition
(noun) an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)
Example Sentence
  • scientists' forays into politics
Definition
(verb) steal goods; take as spoils
Example Sentence
  • During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners
Definition
(verb) briefly enter enemy territory
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foray

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foary: vo rahe ... maro maro

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Foray > ray > raid

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FORE+PLAY(it's also a sudden attack for short time)....

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Foray - Ready For the Raid.

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Foray is followed by "Furray" (To Abscond)

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for +a

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Foray - raid

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