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ichthyology

Short Definition : study of fish; CF. ichthyo-: fish

Definition
(noun) the branch of zoology that studies fishes
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ichthyology

ICHTHYOLOGY = ICKY-ology. Most girls won't touch a fish because it feels and smells "ICKY".

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This is a bit wierd.But something(mnemonic) is better than nothin! Icthy-ology -> remove 'h' from Icthy, which makes it "Ichty" sounds similar to "catchy". Its not easy to catch fish. so its catchy(some difficulty) to catch a fish

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eating fish causes an itchy sensation in throat...so relate to fish + ology

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to STUDY FISH U HAVE TO GO IN DIRTY PONDS AND UR LEGS ETICHES HENCE THEY CALL IT ich-ology

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study of fish in ice

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icthy-fiscthiology

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take word parts like "itchy" = some marin fish causes itchy sensation in hand , or take the first two "ic" like "ice" fishes kept at ice(frozen) == so its "fish" + ology

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whenever Ram gets ictching in his private parts, he uses a fish to relieve that. He says "fish smooth skin is the best cure to any icth." I can't just forget this word.

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iconoclastic

Short Definition : attacking cherished traditions; N. iconoclast: one who attacks traditional ideas; one who destroys sacred images

Definition
(adj) characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions Definition
(adj) destructive of images used in religious worship; said of religions, such as Islam, in which the representation of living things is prohibited
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for iconoclastic

icon = idol clash = fragments. So, one who destroys idols into pieces is iconoclast.

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ICONOCLASTIC -> ICON(idol) + CLASH. CLASHing/destroying IDOLS/traditions

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ICON +BALASTIC - blasting the icons

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icon+o+clastic(classic)..someone who breaks classical icons...(symbols of tradition values)

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answer is within ICONOCLASTIC:I+C(see)+NO+CASTE!!caste n creed are established beliefs hindering he growth of society!!oppose castism!!

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ideology

Short Definition : system of ideas characteristic of a group or culture

Definition
(noun) an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation Definition
(noun) imaginary or visionary theorization
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ideology

ideas +g for groups

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Political idea

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idiom

Short Definition : expression whose meaning as a whole differs from the meanings of its individual words; distinctive style (of expression); Ex. idiom of the modern popular music; ADJ. idiomatic

Definition
(noun) a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
Synonyms : parlance
Definition
(noun) the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
Synonyms : accent dialect
Example Sentence
  • the immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English
  • he has a strong German accent
  • it has been said that a language is a dialect with an army and navy
Definition
(noun) the style of a particular artist or school or movement
Synonyms : artistic style
Example Sentence
  • an imaginative orchestral idiom
Definition
(noun) an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up

idiosyncrasy

Short Definition : individual trait usually odd in nature; behavioral peculiarity; eccentricity; attitude, behavior, or opinion peculiar to a person; anything highly individual or eccentric; ADJ. idiosyncratic

Definition
(noun) a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Synonyms : foible mannerism
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for idiosyncrasy

Idiot in sync with the crazy ppl are idiosyncratic.

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idiosyncracy - idio (idiot)...and idiot's ideas (idio) are never in sync [or are crazy (crasy)] with that of a normal person..thus eccentric,odd in nature !

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idio(idea)syn(synchronize)..when ideas syn with each other the people r eccentric(of the same kind..or have the same center)

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Ideal people have got crazy ideas that are peculiar to them...

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AN IDIOT IS NOT IN SYNCRONISM WITH THE OTHES HENCE HE IS ODD IN NATURE AND CRAZY

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वैयात्तिक लकब ....मराठी अर्थ!!

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idiots in sync with crazy.... they will be eccentric

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idiot singh crazy

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An Idiotic behavior synchronized within a person or group

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idle

Short Definition : not working; not employed or busy; lazy; without purpose; useless; lacking substance; baseless; not based on truth; Ex. idle worker; Ex. talk idly; V.

Definition
(noun) the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
Example Sentence
  • the car engine was running at idle
Definition
(verb) run disconnected or idle
Synonyms : tick over
Example Sentence
  • the engine is idling
Definition
(verb) be idle; exist in a changeless situation
Synonyms : laze slug stagnate
Example Sentence
  • The old man sat and stagnated on his porch
  • He slugged in bed all morning
Definition
(adj) not in action or at work
Example Sentence
  • an idle laborer
  • idle drifters
  • the idle rich
  • an idle mind
Definition
(adj) without a basis in reason or fact
Example Sentence
  • baseless gossip
  • the allegations proved groundless
  • idle fears
  • unfounded suspicions
  • unwarranted jealousy
Definition
(adj) not in active use
Synonyms : unused
Example Sentence
  • the machinery sat idle during the strike
  • idle hands
Definition
(adj) silly or trivial
Synonyms : light
Example Sentence
  • idle pleasure
  • light banter
  • light idle chatter
Definition
(adj) lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
Synonyms : loose
Example Sentence
  • idle talk
  • a loose tongue
Definition
(adj) not yielding a return
Synonyms : dead
Example Sentence
  • dead capital
  • idle funds
Definition
(adj) not having a job
Synonyms : jobless out of work
Example Sentence
  • idle carpenters
  • jobless transients
  • many people in the area were out of work

idolatry

Short Definition : worship of idols; excessive admiration or devotion; ADJ. idolatrous

Definition
(noun) religious zeal; the willingness to serve God Definition
(noun) the worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God
Synonyms : idol worship
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for idolatry

combination of idol+ adulatory(adulation) gives the meaning

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idol+atry::idol ki aarti(मराठी)...worship of idol..

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idol..ideal....god ram is a ideal man....and we WORSHIP and devout to him.

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idyllic

Short Definition : charmingly carefree; simple and happy; Ex. idyllic scene

Definition
(adj) excellent and delightful in all respects
Example Sentence
  • an idyllic spot for a picnic
Definition
(adj) suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene
Example Sentence
  • his idyllic life in Tahiti
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for idyllic

sounds like idli...south indian dish...and its a very simple food.

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Sounds like being idle. when we are idle without work we are jolly.

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idyll.sounds like...ideal..indian ideal participant..who use to look CHARMINGLY CAREFREE...SIMPLE AND VERY HAPPY.

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idyllic:---> something that is ideal is excellent and delightful in all respects,.. like ideal place for research

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idyllic: hiedi-lic- who s known to be so carefree n simple.. (hiedi the cartoon character)

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I love IDILLY (south indian dish)

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idyllic,it sounds like ideal ki tarah in hindi.which is a ideal person is peceful and perfect in all manner

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igneous

Short Definition : produced by fire; of fire; volcanic; (of rocks) formed from lava; Ex. igneous meteorite

Definition
(adj) produced under conditions involving intense heat
Synonyms : pyrogenic pyrogenous
Example Sentence
  • igneous rock is rock formed by solidification from a molten state; especially from molten magma
  • igneous fusion is fusion by heat alone
  • pyrogenic strata
Definition
(adj) produced by the action of fire or intense heat
Synonyms : eruptive
Example Sentence
  • rocks formed by igneous agents
Definition
(adj) like or suggestive of fire
Synonyms : fiery
Example Sentence
  • a fiery desert wind
  • an igneous desert atmosphere
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for igneous

ignite is to fire. "ign" in general as a prefix refers to fire.

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may rhyme like AGNIous where agni(hindi) is fire

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We all know the bike Ignition where we put key and do kick. Then fire will generate to start bike. So ignition means generating fire.

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ignite

Short Definition : kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to

Definition
(verb) cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
Synonyms : light
Example Sentence
  • Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter
  • Light a cigarette
Definition
(verb) start to burn or burst into flames
Example Sentence
  • Marsh gases ignited suddenly
  • The oily rags combusted spontaneously
Definition
(verb) arouse or excite feelings and passions
Example Sentence
  • The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor
  • The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world
  • Wake old feelings of hatred
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ignite

ig+nite..so during night time you put on light, or you set fire..so remember night..and this word has do do sth with night and light

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