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insurrection

Short Definition : rebellion; uprising

Definition
(noun) organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for insurrection

in-surrection relate surrection with surrender thus -in surrection = not to surrender = rebellious

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erection ... uprising :P

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relate it to resurrection which means RISING from the dead.... insurrection.. ur conscience rising against the existing establishment

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a rebellion always argue with his head (surr in hindi) Upright (erect)

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In+sur (head/ government) + reaction ( action/ rebel), so reaction/ rebel against the head/government.

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In Sur (Head) Action i.e. INside SUR (mind) to take ACTION against authority

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intangible

Short Definition : not able to be perceived by touch; vague

Definition
(noun) assets that are saleable though not material or physical
Synonyms : intangible asset
Definition
(adj) (of especially business assets) not having physical substance or intrinsic productive value
Example Sentence
  • intangible assets such as good will
Definition
(adj) incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
Synonyms : impalpable
Example Sentence
  • the intangible constituent of energy
Definition
(adj) hard to pin down or identify
Example Sentence
  • an intangible feeling of impending disaster
Definition
(adj) lacking substance or reality; incapable of being touched or seen
Synonyms : nonphysical
Example Sentence
  • that intangible thing--the soul
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for intangible

can be understood as in+toungue+able -> when we put some food in the mouth (tongue) we can only feel the taste but cannot perceive it by touch...

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in+tangible--- tangible means that can be touched, felt, intangible means the opposite

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integral

Short Definition : complete; necessary for completeness; Ex. integral part

Definition
(noun) the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x) Definition
(adj) existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
Example Sentence
  • the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity
  • a constitutional inability to tell the truth
Definition
(adj) constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
Synonyms : entire intact
Example Sentence
  • a local motion keepeth bodies integral
  • was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime
  • fought to keep the union intact
Definition
(adj) of or denoted by an integer

integrate

Short Definition : make whole; combine; make into one unit

Definition
(verb) make into a whole or make part of a whole
Synonyms : incorporate
Example Sentence
  • She incorporated his suggestions into her proposal
Definition
(verb) open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups
Synonyms : desegregate mix
Example Sentence
  • This school is completely desegregated
Definition
(verb) become one; become integrated
Example Sentence
  • The students at this school integrate immediately, despite their different backgrounds
Definition
(verb) calculate the integral of; calculate by integration

integrity

Short Definition : honesty; uprightness; wholeness; state of being whole and undivided; completeness

Definition
(noun) an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
Synonyms : unity wholeness
Example Sentence
  • the integrity of the nervous system is required for normal development
  • he took measures to insure the territorial unity of Croatia
Definition
(noun) moral soundness
Example Sentence
  • he expects to find in us the common honesty and integrity of men of business
  • they admired his scrupulous professional integrity

intellect

Short Definition : higher mental powers; person of great intellectual ability

Definition
(noun) knowledge and intellectual ability
Synonyms : mind
Example Sentence
  • he reads to improve his mind
  • he has a keen intellect
Definition
(noun) the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
Synonyms : reason understanding
Example Sentence
  • we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil
Definition
(noun) a person who uses the mind creatively
Synonyms : intellectual

intelligentsia

Short Definition : intellectuals; members of the educated elite (often used derogatorily)

Definition
(noun) an educated and intellectual elite
Synonyms : clerisy
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for intelligentsia

Intelligent gents of Asia.

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inter

Short Definition : bury; N. interment

Definition
(verb) place in a grave or tomb
Example Sentence
  • Stalin was buried behind the Kremlin wall on Red Square
  • The pharaohs were entombed in the pyramids
  • My grandfather was laid to rest last Sunday
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for inter

IN + TER = enTER IN the ground

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INTo ERth(earth) -> burry

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INTER milan were buried (screwed) after selling ibrahimovic

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IN+TER(terra is a latin root for earth)....when you die, you are buried IN TERRA.....

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the INTERnational don never BURY the bodies he has killed ....he just throws them in front of his hungry bulldogs.....hahaha......:)...;)

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interdict

Short Definition : prohibit; forbid; N.

Definition
(noun) an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district Definition
(noun) a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity
Synonyms : interdiction
Definition
(verb) destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication Definition
(verb) command against
Example Sentence
  • I forbid you to call me late at night
  • Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store
  • Dad nixed our plans
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for interdict

INTER(between) + DICT(speak) = when you speak in between, you PROHIBIT someone else from speaking.

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Your INtER (inner) DICt (dick) prohibits or forbids you from being nice.

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Inter = bury + dict = command. When you bury somebody's command you prohibit to follow

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Inter+dict: INTERcast contraDICTION or confLICT should be prohibitted or disallowed

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inter(inside) + dict(dick) >>> she prohibited him from entering his dick inside her...(bad but easy to remember)

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sounds like intercept - to keep the ball from the other team BAN then from scoring.

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when Inter milan faced barcelona they played like dicks. they dint give possession of ball to them. they interdicted them of ball possession

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interim

Short Definition : meantime; Ex. in the interim; ADJ. taking place during an interim; Ex. interim paper

Definition
(noun) the time between one event, process, or period and another
Synonyms : lag meantime meanwhile
Example Sentence
  • meanwhile the socialists are running the government
Definition
(adj) serving during an intermediate interval of time
Example Sentence
  • an interim agreement
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for interim

remember is 'interval'. Range between two times.

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"Inter"+"Meantime"->In the meantime

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i m inter.so in inter while reading for inter many take coaching for iit,aiee,eamcet.so in the mean time reading for inter they compete for other exams also.

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Interim bail is the most commonly used phrase on news channels

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interim budjet- budjet goven in between, meantime

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