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filibuster

Short Definition : block legislation or prevent action in a lawmaking body by making very slow long speeches; N; freebooter

Definition
(noun) a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
Synonyms : filibusterer
Definition
(noun) (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches Definition
(verb) obstruct deliberately by delaying
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for filibuster

something that is filled to burst the final outcome (which delays the outcome)

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fili(fill)-buster...anything filled will block something.therefore word=block-buster(usually action movies are block buster hit movies).....therefore block action by making long speeches

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film-block-buster delays release of other movies

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filibuster they fill the speech with bursts.

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In most college fests between two major events fillers are put to waste time...

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its related to inhibiting a bill.. so it can be considered as BILL + BUSTER

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Image: chamber filled with busted brains, the gruesome fragments delayed any passing (the room and the law); while the filibuster wielder still stood and speaking. Story: Other legislators were so bored their heads exploded.

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film makers keep on DELAYING the movie by sayin stupid reasonz..

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to FILL the time with long speeches to BUST legislative action.

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filigree

Short Definition : delicate ornamental lacelike metalwork

Definition
(noun) delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)
Synonyms : filagree fillagree
Definition
(verb) make filigree, as with a precious metal
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for filigree

nilgiri hills have reservoirs of sme very fine/delicate metals like silver.-- these seems like ornamentations on INDIA's land.

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fili+gree...sounds like filling green color ..when you fill some ornament with green color u must be very careful ,delicate towards it....

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it sounds like frillyy..

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GREEN FILLS ( i.e. trees )in the city have become so sparse and rare that they are now considered filigree

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suppose that opposite of filigree is 3rd degree (torture) ... 3rd degree torture is very harsh and hard punsihment given using (electric ) wires ... but filigree is a very delicate (not hard) and fine ornamentation done with wire.

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nilgiri s known as queeen of hills ,basicall queens r highly ORNATE !

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"PHIL(fil) I AGREE this is a very delicate pendant" exclaimed felicia. "The gold filigree is a master piece of fine art"

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filigree = milli degree, means very delicate

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sounds like bidri that is decorating with metal on utensils

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filigree=fully agree..i fully agree its awesome coz of the delicate ,metal like work .

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the jewel is like Lilly(filigri - sounds like lilly) flower string

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filing

Short Definition : particle removed by a file

Definition
(noun) the entering of a legal document into the public record
Example Sentence
  • he filed a complaint
  • he filed his tax return
Definition
(noun) a fragment rubbed off by the use of a file Definition
(noun) the act of using a file (as in shaping or smoothing an object) Definition
(noun) preservation and methodical arrangement as of documents and papers etc.
Example Sentence
  • I have some filing to do
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for filing

In auto garage, the mechanic does 'filing' on the part of tire where he finds the puncture. He rubs that surface & makes it rough. The tool he uses, is called 'file'.

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when we walk into a govt office..... we have huge pile of files..... that is the way a govt. store's info

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filth

Short Definition : dirty matter; ADJ. filthy

Definition
(noun) any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
Synonyms : crud skank
Definition
(noun) the state of being covered with unclean things Definition
(noun) a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse Definition
(noun) an offensive or indecent word or phrase
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for filth

fill shi(屎,chinese word ,means shit)=dirty

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fill the toilet - filth(dirty matter)

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finale

Short Definition : conclusion; concluding part

Definition
(noun) the closing section of a musical composition
Synonyms : coda
Definition
(noun) the temporal end; the concluding time
Example Sentence
  • the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell
  • the market was up at the finish
  • they were playing better at the close of the season
Definition
(noun) the concluding part of any performance
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for finale

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final...le

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super singer grand final...le

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finery

Short Definition : beautiful clothes for a special occasion

Definition
(noun) elaborate or showy attire and accessories
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for finery

fine clothes for party... Worn by a NARI(Woman).

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Finery -> Fine sarey(saree), beautiful cloths for special occasions.

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finesse

Short Definition : delicate skill; V: handle with finesse

Definition
(noun) subtly skillful handling of a situation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for finesse

fine-ness...

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finesse- seems like : fine + Chinese, means Chinese people are fine at art...

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Finnish people are finesse in the winter olympics.

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finesse from 'finesse and ferb' is very skillful with delicate stuff

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(finesse) - Chinese are skillful in art, fight ,food , delicate electronics.

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Just like the shampoo finesse

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finicky

Short Definition : too particular; fussy; difficult to please; too concerned with unimportant details or quality; Ex. finicky about her food

Definition
(adj) exacting especially about details
Example Sentence
  • a finicky eater
  • fussy about clothes
  • very particular about how her food was prepared
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for finicky

may sound like PICKY

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The finicky little girl didnt eat the FIN of the fish because she thought it was ICKY

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finicky is derived from word fine. A finicky eater always needs fine details about the menu before placing an order in a restaurant.

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~fine+picky=Finicky: one who picks or is too particular about fine details that are unimportant.

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finicky= A finicky person wants everything extremely fine, i.e he is too particular.

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difficult to please children by giving a nick cap for a nike cap

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Nicky wants everything fine

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finish

Short Definition : surface texture; completeness of execution

Definition
(noun) a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
Synonyms : coating finishing
Example Sentence
  • the boat had a metallic finish
  • he applied a coat of a clear finish
  • when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly
Definition
(noun) the temporal end; the concluding time
Example Sentence
  • the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell
  • the market was up at the finish
  • they were playing better at the close of the season
Definition
(noun) a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
Example Sentence
  • they performed with great polish
  • I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
  • almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art
Definition
(noun) the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
Synonyms : destination goal
Example Sentence
  • a crowd assembled at the finish
  • he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view
Definition
(noun) designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
Example Sentence
  • excitement grew as the finish neared
  • my horse was several lengths behind at the finish
  • the winner is the team with the most points at the finish
Definition
(noun) the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)
Example Sentence
  • booze will be the finish of him
  • it was a fight to the finish
Definition
(noun) event whose occurrence ends something
Synonyms : conclusion ending
Example Sentence
  • his death marked the ending of an era
  • when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show
Definition
(noun) (wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)
Example Sentence
  • the wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish
Definition
(noun) the act of finishing
Synonyms : finishing
Example Sentence
  • his best finish in a major tournament was third
  • the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause
Definition
(verb) come or bring to a finish or an end
Synonyms : complete
Example Sentence
  • He finished the dishes
  • She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree
  • The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hours
Definition
(verb) finally be or do something
Example Sentence
  • He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart
  • he wound up being unemployed and living at home again
Definition
(verb) have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
Synonyms : cease end stop terminate
Example Sentence
  • the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed
  • Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other
  • My property ends by the bushes
  • The symphony ends in a pianissimo
Definition
(verb) provide with a finish
Example Sentence
  • The carpenter finished the table beautifully
  • this shirt is not finished properly
Definition
(verb) finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table
Synonyms : eat up polish off
Example Sentence
  • She polished off the remaining potatoes
Definition
(verb) cause to finish a relationship with somebody
Example Sentence
  • That finished me with Mary

finished

Short Definition : properly made and complete; Ex. finished product/performance

Definition
(adj) (of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
Example Sentence
  • a finished product
Definition
(adj) ended or brought to an end
Example Sentence
  • are you finished?
  • gave me the finished manuscript
Definition
(adj) (of skills or the products of skills) brought to or having the greatest excellence; perfected
Example Sentence
  • a dazzling and finished piece of writing
  • a finished violinist
Definition
(adj) having a surface coating or finish applied
Example Sentence
  • the finished bookcase costs much more than the unfinished ones
Definition
(adj) brought to ruin
Synonyms : ruined
Example Sentence
  • after the revolution the aristocracy was finished
  • the unsuccessful run for office left him ruined politically and economically
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