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indemnify

Short Definition : make secure against damage or loss; compensate for damage or loss; CF. make uninjured

Definition
(verb) secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for
Example Sentence
  • This plan indemnifies workers against wages lost through illness
Definition
(verb) make amends for; pay compensation for
Example Sentence
  • One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich
  • She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident
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look for the word-"demn" which can be connected to "demon"..so what does demon do? it destroys property.. IN(not)+demni+fy= correct what the demon inside you has done..make amends for it.

in(not)+debt+fy.....you pay compensation for the loss they incurred to save them from falling into debt.......

indentation

Short Definition : notch; deep recess; V. indent; CF. tooth

Definition
(noun) a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)
Synonyms : indenture
Definition
(noun) the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
Synonyms : pitting roughness
Definition
(noun) the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line Definition
(noun) the act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions
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in+Dent--recess occuring in rocks as if your teeth(DENT) have cut IN to the rock.

what dentists do..whatever they do(like filling..).. they indent the teeth a bit.

In+dent+ation Dent means notch or mark. So indentation means mark danana car per or on any thing else.

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putting dent in the rock

indenture

Short Definition : bind as servant or apprentice to master; bind by indenture; N: contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified time (as between an apprentice and his master)

Definition
(noun) a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)
Synonyms : indentation
Definition
(noun) formal agreement between the issuer of bonds and the bondholders as to terms of the debt Definition
(noun) a contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified term Definition
(noun) the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line Definition
(verb) bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
Synonyms : indent
Example Sentence
  • an indentured servant
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Indenture can be separated as In-debt-to-Sir (debt to your master) implying you as a slave or an apprentice to your master.

lion lives IN DEN... so in den u have to the servant of lion

can be sepetated as India + Enter -> Britons came to india to bind indians as their servents...

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Sounds like 'Signature'; which is essential for a contract.

INDENTURE Sounds like IND(ian) MENTOR.. So u are an apprentice toyour MENTOR!!

In+denture, denture means false teeth, so to fix false teeth in mouth one need to buy denture by contract from doctor for a specific period of time .

indeterminate

Short Definition : uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite

Definition
(adj) not precisely determined or established; not fixed or known in advance
Synonyms : undetermined
Example Sentence
  • of indeterminate age
  • a zillion is a large indeterminate number
  • an indeterminate point of law
  • the influence of environment is indeterminate
  • an indeterminate future
Definition
(adj) having a capacity for continuing to grow at the apex
Example Sentence
  • an indeterminate stem
Definition
(adj) of uncertain or ambiguous nature
Example Sentence
  • the equivocal (or indeterminate) objects painted by surrealists
Definition
(adj) not capable of being determined
Example Sentence
  • the indeterminate number of plant species in the jungle
Definition
(adj) not leading to a definite ending or result
Example Sentence
  • an indeterminate campaign
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take it as 'determine output of this expression' means find a precise value so indeterminate means not precise / uncertain

indicative

Short Definition : suggestive; implying; serving to indicate

Definition
(noun) a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact Definition
(adj) relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
Synonyms : declarative
Example Sentence
  • indicative mood
Definition
(adj) (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly
Example Sentence
  • actions indicative of fear

indict

Short Definition : charge; N. indictment

Definition
(verb) accuse formally of a crime
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sorry for the bad language :( but will make you learn the word : if you push your dick in a girl without her permission she will accuse you of rape

Rhymes with VERDICT

Indic(t)a (story) suppose you steal somebody's indica car then you will be accused for the crime

Indi+CT = Indian court. it formally accusses pple for there crime.

Like the semen charges "IN DICk" hence charge

indifferent

Short Definition : unmoved or unconcerned by; having no interest in; mediocre; neither good nor bad

Definition
(adj) marked by a lack of interest
Synonyms : apathetic
Example Sentence
  • an apathetic audience
  • the universe is neither hostile nor friendly; it is simply indifferent
Definition
(adj) showing no care or concern in attitude or action
Example Sentence
  • indifferent to the sufferings of others
  • indifferent to her plea
Definition
(adj) (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed
Synonyms : deaf
Example Sentence
  • deaf to her warnings
Definition
(adj) (often followed by `to') lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other
Synonyms : immaterial
Example Sentence
  • whether you choose to do it or not is a matter that is quite immaterial (or indifferent)
  • what others think is altogether indifferent to him
Definition
(adj) fairly poor to not very good
Example Sentence
  • has an indifferent singing voice
  • has indifferent qualifications for the job
Definition
(adj) having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive
Synonyms : inert neutral
Example Sentence
  • inert matter
  • an indifferent chemical in a reaction
Definition
(adj) marked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another
Example Sentence
  • indifferent about which book you would give them
  • was indifferent to their acceptance or rejection of her invitation
Definition
(adj) characterized by a lack of partiality
Synonyms : unbiased unbiassed
Example Sentence
  • a properly indifferent jury
  • an unbiasgoted account of her family problems
Definition
(adj) being neither good nor bad
Synonyms : so-so
Example Sentence
  • an indifferent performance
  • a gifted painter but an indifferent actor
  • her work at the office is passable
  • a so-so golfer
  • feeling only so-so
  • prepared a tolerable dinner
  • a tolerable working knowledge of French
Definition
(adj) neither too great nor too little
Example Sentence
  • a couple of indifferent hills to climb
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A girl always looks for a guy who is different from the others, thus if he is in(not) different , he is MEDIOCRE hence she will be UNMOVED AND UNCONCERNED BY his proposals. :P

he showed "no difference" in his face...it means he is unmoved or unconcerned...!!!

indigence

Short Definition : poverty

Definition
(noun) a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example Sentence
  • their indigence appalled him
  • a general state of need exists among the homeless
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Indica + Zen (Cars)…Cars owned by poor people. Antonym:"Opulence" which means "Rich" Mnemonic :Opel Astra(Its a car owned by very rich people)

Indian gents are very poor as compared to other countrymen

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indigence- indigenous or aboriginal people in most of the countries are passing their days in extreme poverty.

indigence = india+janta, which is in very poor condition

indigence ... indigestion due to lack of food... poverty...

DIG IN for a six pENCE to give the poor

in(not)+digestion-- poverty striken people who doesnot have food cannot digest.

indigenous

Short Definition : native; Ex. plant indigenous to the New World

Definition
(adj) originating where it is found
Example Sentence
  • the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo
  • autochthonous rocks and people and folktales
  • endemic folkways
  • the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan
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indian+geniuses.....native or local talent or genius....

indigent

Short Definition : poor; destitute

Definition
(adj) poor enough to need help from others
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indigent == indian + gents (they are mostly poor ,needy due to demands of their wives)..hahahahhha

The first 3 letters of Indigent is I.N.D which can be an acronym for I NEED DOLLARS !!!!

'Indigent' people are bound to eat 'Indige.stible' food due to lack of money.

The INDIA AGENT is a poor man.

see indigence

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In+dig+gent : Imagine "In I dig and dig on the ground for food (etc tapioca] of a gent" to relate to being very poor to the extend of digging for food on the ground

The first 3 letters of Indigent is I.N.D which can be an acronym for I NEED DOLLARS !!!!

in-d-igent: One who has INsufficient Dollars to spend is POOR!

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