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inhibit

Short Definition : restrain; prohibit; retard or prevent; N. inhibition

Definition
(verb) to put down by force or authority
Example Sentence
  • suppress a nascent uprising
  • stamp down on littering
  • conquer one's desires
Definition
(verb) limit the range or extent of
Example Sentence
  • Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs
Definition
(verb) limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
Example Sentence
  • inhibit the action of the enzyme
  • inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction
Definition
(verb) control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
Synonyms : bottle up suppress
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for inhibit

'Prohibit' means forbade someone to do anything. 'Inhibit' means to make obstacle in doing something

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In(not)+hibit(habit) == don't make smoking as your habit , try to "restrain" or "prevent" yourself from it ,

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Smoking is PROHIBITED here.... Inspite of that u smoke, police will come and INHIBIT you from smoking.

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if u have fever and doctor comes to give injection & u dont like taking it u try to inhibit taking injection

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Try to inhibit from habits such as smoking.

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Imagine a cave, when you go in, he will bit(e) you.. so in-hi-bit prevents you from getting in

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inhibited

Short Definition : (of a person) unable to express what one really feels

Definition
(adj) held back or restrained or prevented
Example Sentence
  • in certain conditions previously inhibited conditioned reactions can reappear

inimical

Short Definition : (of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy

Definition
(adj) not friendly
Synonyms : unfriendly
Example Sentence
  • an unfriendly act of aggression
  • an inimical critic
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for inimical

inimi=enemy, and enemies cause damage. So inimical means something damaging.

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INIMICAL ~ inimi (sounds like ENEMY) + cal; Enemies are HOSTILE and of-course UNFRIENDLY.

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amicable another GRE word meaning "FRIENDLY" and ini(NOT) aMICAbLe meaning "UNFRIENDLY" or "NOT FRIENDLY" .

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inimical reminds us of mimical.We sometimes mimic others in good humour. Inimical thus means something that shouldnt/cannot be mimicked.Unfriendly,Hostile

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etymologically speaking, Inimical consists of "In(Opposite)"+"Amicus(Friend)";hence, not friendly. Remember the word "Amigo" in Spanish language means Friend

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In+Mica, Mica the singer is unfriendly to Rakhi Sawant.

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I all him to stage but he is doing inim i.e yes or no.

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Interdict= inter (enter) + dic (dictionary) + t(turn).not entered turn in another way.

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Predilection = pre + dile _ election; i.e if u donot give previously the election will not held.

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inimical: "Enemy Kal" harmful ho sakta hai...

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inimitable

Short Definition : matchless; not able to be imitated

Definition
(adj) defying imitation; matchless
Example Sentence
  • an inimitable style
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for inimitable

imitable= which can be imitated or copied in-imitable =which cannot be imitated

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he is the only matchless guy to invite his -enemy- to his -table- for dinner

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inimi,mimicry u know that.so something that can not bebe mimicured,or having his own way of expressing.

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iniquitous

Short Definition : wicked; immoral; unrighteous; N. iniquity; Ex. den of iniquity

Definition
(adj) characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
Synonyms : sinful ungodly
Example Sentence
  • iniquitous deeds
  • he said it was sinful to wear lipstick
  • ungodly acts
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for iniquitous

Iniquitous:this sounds like in quit us We should quit those habits, virtues that are bad. Thus inquitous = wicked.

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INIQUITOUS ~ IN + Equity; in + equity -> not treating everyone equally (which is considered as INIQUITOUS or sinful act)

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Iniquitous….. in(BAD)+ quit+ us… BAD HABITS OR VIRTUES IN US……SHOULD BE QUITED……Thus inquitous = wicked.

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equity or iquity means fairness.. therefore iniquitous means unfair or wicked.

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initiate

Short Definition : begin; originate; receive into a group; introduce to a new field or activity; Ex. initiate someone into the mysteries of a secret religion; N: one who has been initiated

Definition
(noun) someone new to a field or activity
Synonyms : beginner novice tiro tyro
Definition
(noun) someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field Definition
(noun) people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
Synonyms : enlightened
Example Sentence
  • it is very familiar to the initiate
Definition
(verb) bring into being
Synonyms : originate start
Example Sentence
  • He initiated a new program
  • Start a foundation
Definition
(verb) take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
Synonyms : pioneer
Example Sentence
  • This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants
Definition
(verb) accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
Synonyms : induct
Example Sentence
  • African men are initiated when they reach puberty
Definition
(verb) bring up a topic for discussion
Synonyms : broach
Definition
(verb) set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
Synonyms : lead up
Example Sentence
  • Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II

injurious

Short Definition : harmful; causing injury

Definition
(adj) harmful to living things
Synonyms : deleterious hurtful
Example Sentence
  • deleterious chemical additives

inkling

Short Definition : hint; slight indication

Definition
(noun) a slight suggestion or vague understanding
Example Sentence
  • he had no inkling what was about to happen
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for inkling

a wINK can give us a hint

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ksameer_coep you beat me to it..but still, A murder in which the killer stabbed the victim with a pen, and the Ink trail was an INKLING for the cops to catch him.

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When you ink, it means you are showing something

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you give a hint to someone that the pen ink is leaking...

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jumble the words . inkling -> linking .. a linking is a hint or clue.

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That ink was linked to killer

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innate

Short Definition : inborn

Definition
(adj) not established by conditioning or learning
Example Sentence
  • an unconditioned reflex
Definition
(adj) being talented through inherited qualities
Synonyms : born natural
Example Sentence
  • a natural leader
  • a born musician
  • an innate talent
Definition
(adj) present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
Synonyms : congenital inborn
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for innate

he always ATE in an INN(restaurant),it was his INBORN habit

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Root word nate = Inborn

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Remember INmATE: thatis anything inmate in somone

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The characteristic was imprisoned inside him from birth like an INMATE.

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innocuous

Short Definition : harmless

Definition
(adj) not injurious to physical or mental health Definition
(adj) not causing disapproval
Synonyms : unobjectionable
Example Sentence
  • it was an innocuous remark
  • confined himself to innocuous generalities
  • unobjectionable behavior
Definition
(adj) lacking intent or capacity to injure
Synonyms : innocent
Example Sentence
  • an innocent prank
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for innocuous

in(not)+nocuous(noxious)........ means not noxious......something which is not noxious is harmless...

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innocuous ~ innocent

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Although some spiders are POISONOUS, most of them are INNOCUOUS (harmless)

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Nokia+Us- Amongst 'fell' phones, Nokia is the most harmless to Us.

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He is locked IN the box and he KNOCKS TO US, but we ignore him because he is now harmless.

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INjury NO COw tO US ...no injury is given to us by cow

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in + no + c + u + ous >>> means u do not have an eye on us.. so u r not harmful to us..

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"Innocuous" is closely related, in both origin and meaning, to "innocent"

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Innocuous: ENO (antacid) quon US mein nahi lete log, ye to completely HARMLESS hai.

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Innocuous= I NO KILL US :-)

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In-Noc(sounds like Knock "knock the door" to come inside) If someone knocks to come inside then he is harmless. Harmful people just barged in.

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