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ignoble

Short Definition : unworthy; not noble; dishonorable; Ex. ignoble deed

Definition
(adj) completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
Example Sentence
  • something cowardly and ignoble in his attitude
  • I think it a less evil that some criminals should escape than that the government should play an ignoble part
Definition
(adj) not of the nobility
Synonyms : ungentle untitled
Example Sentence
  • of ignoble (or ungentle) birth
  • untitled civilians
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ignoble

igno(ignore)+ble(able)..so if something IS unworthy and not noble, ONE should be able to ignore them.

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ignoble = igno[r]able coz not worthy to be noted

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ignoble::::i+G(agree)+NOBLE.....if someone says to you "yes,i agree..he is NOT NOBLE..."...that means its now proved that he is IGNOBLE/unworthy/not noble...

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IGNORANCE+NOBLE.....a person who ignores noble people is not noble

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So,it is of following order Noble-->Gentry-->Ignoble.

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to whom u will ignore...??? which not worthy..

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ignominy

Short Definition : deep disgrace; shame or dishonor; ADJ. ignominious; Ex. ignominous defeat

Definition
(noun) a state of dishonor
Synonyms : disgrace shame
Example Sentence
  • one mistake brought shame to all his family
  • suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ignominy

IGNO(IGNORE)+miny(enemy)...so YOU ignore your enemy because you have a DEEP DISGRACE FOR HIM.

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ignominy = igno + mini; igno = ignorable why? because its mini = small so to ignore someone because s/he is small is shameful and dishonarable for that person so ignominy = deep disgrace.

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ignominy: i+ GNOME +ny...when i am gnome(dwarf) i feel shamefull or humiliation

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Ignominy=Ignore+Me so if you ignore me i will fell dishonour, disgrace and shame

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no NOMINATION for the film, is a deep ignominy

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I Got NO MoNey so I'll be dishonored.

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ME TO PAPA:" PAPA,WHY ARE YOU IGNORING MINI?" PAPA"BECAUSE SHE HAS disgraced/brought shame/deep dishonour to the family by running away with our neighbourhood uncle and getting secretly married.."....................:)

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Defeat of enemy (Australia) in the world cup final is a joyful event for India and an ignominy for the Australia...

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mini ... wearing mini skirt bring deep disgrace to community (no problem i want to see girls in mini skirt .. hehe)

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She IGNORED Penis of mine because it was mini. that was a token of dishonor and shame on me (No offense meant).. This is a totally hypothetical situation..dont blv it

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ignore + miny(mini) >> the girl who wears mini's, we have LEAST HONOR for that girl..

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PIG with NO MONEY

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Someone who practices polygamy should suffer from ignominy!

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I Gave NO MoNY, but every body gave so I feel shame

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remember the last part (miny); Mini Mathur is a disgrace...

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illicit

Short Definition : illegal

Definition
(adj) contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
Example Sentence
  • an illicit association with his secretary
Definition
(adj) contrary to or forbidden by law
Example Sentence
  • an illegitimate seizure of power
  • illicit trade
  • an outlaw strike
  • unlawful measures
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for illicit

ill+cit(y) = If you want to do any ill to a city, thats ILLEGAL

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illicit- Black list. organizations indulging in Illicit trades are Black listed by government.

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most of the CHINA-PRODUCTS = ILLICIT-PRODucts. It look like original but not( so its an OUTLAW PRODUCT)

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in a metro, if a person who is ill is standing and u r siting(cit)- this is against the laws. ILL + Is + CIT

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illimitable

Short Definition : infinite; limitless

Definition
(adj) without limits in extent or size or quantity
Synonyms : limitless measureless
Example Sentence
  • limitless vastness of our solar system
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for illimitable

il(not or un),a -ve prefix + limitable meaning unlimited i.e.infinite

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illimitable=ill+mi+table...although my mom was ILL still she said..."MI TABLE awrun ghete(i will clean the table)"...wethought what infinite amt of energy she has....:)

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Illimitable = which can never be ELIMINATED. so "not ELIMINATABLE"

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illuminate

Short Definition : brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten; enable to understand; Ex. illuminating remarks

Definition
(verb) make lighter or brighter
Example Sentence
  • This lamp lightens the room a bit
Definition
(verb) make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
Example Sentence
  • Could you clarify these remarks?
  • Clear up the question of who is at fault
Definition
(verb) add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for illuminate

when divided sounds like I+ll(will..i'll)+luminate...(means..shine light on something,make a way clear for somebody.).......so you have decided to clear the way for your friend,which shows your understanding with him.

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illusion

Short Definition : misleading vision or visual image; false idea or belief; CF. delusion

Definition
(noun) an erroneous mental representation
Synonyms : semblance
Definition
(noun) something many people believe that is false
Synonyms : fancy fantasy phantasy
Example Sentence
  • they have the illusion that I am very wealthy
Definition
(noun) the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas
Synonyms : delusion head game
Definition
(noun) an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for illusion

sounds like ..i +llu..(lost)+usion..vision.........(vision here means.....your plans about future to do something great).......so finally you have lost your vision of reaching at the helm of organization...hence you are now misleading people.

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illusive

Short Definition : deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive

Definition
(adj) based on or having the nature of an illusion
Synonyms : illusory
Example Sentence
  • illusive hopes of finding a better job
  • Secret activities offer presidents the alluring but often illusory promise that they can achieve foreign policy goals without the bothersome debate and open decision that are staples of democracy
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for illusive

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illu+sive just like ilu(i love u)+shiv ....so i deceive shiv bhagwan(god of hindus)by saying ilu.

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illusory

Short Definition : illusive; deceptive; not real

Definition
(adj) based on or having the nature of an illusion
Synonyms : illusive
Example Sentence
  • illusive hopes of finding a better job
  • Secret activities offer presidents the alluring but often illusory promise that they can achieve foreign policy goals without the bothersome debate and open decision that are staples of democracy
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for illusory

please dont day that you need a mnemonic for this one tooo...!!!!!!

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imbalance

Short Definition : lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion

Definition
(noun) a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium
Synonyms : instability unbalance
Example Sentence
  • a hormonal imbalance
Definition
(noun) (mathematics) a lack of symmetry
Synonyms : asymmetry dissymmetry

imbecility

Short Definition : weakness of mind; state of being an imbecile; N. imbecile: stupid person; fool

Definition
(noun) retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot Definition
(noun) a stupid mistake
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for imbecility

imbecility : break it up ... i am be(being) silly ... meaning silly , fool , stupid

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imbecilic : foolish in this word 'cili' hai read it as silly so a person who is silly or immatured.

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imbecility; lets break it im(bec) here bec= base imbe[cili]ty cili here is silly thus whose base or is silly is weak minded person

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I M bec(david beckam so shortly as bec) cili(silly).some one saying dat he is david beckam. we think he is stupid and talking silly.

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.just remember a person BEC. who is just a naive ,seeing a street dog and saying to his friend (i+m+bec +kill+eat+). hey man dnt u knw who am i , am bek just kill and eat it .

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IMBECILITY...that is I aM BASIcally SILLY(Weakness of mind)

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imbecility read as imbekility (begging-beacuse you are weak in mind)

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i am "bacci"...i am foolish...i only know that i can perish animal body..dont know the meaning of life....i am foolish.....weak mind

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Sounds like Imbalance...... from mind.

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Imbecility-i m back in city...and that was a stupid mistake

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