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inveigle

Short Definition : deceive; lead astray by deception; wheedle(cajole); Ex. inveigle her into joining the club; CF. interest dishonestly

Definition
(verb) influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
Example Sentence
  • He palavered her into going along
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inveigle sounds like in veil. SO something that is concealed by a veil. Outward appearances are sometimes deceptive.

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there's a damsel IN veil(VEIGLE)...in burkha may be... and u r *urging* her to have a look at her beautiful face but your actual intention is to have a look at something else (*that's your guile*)

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Inveigle- envy+girl..when u envy her u think of teaching her a lesson by luring her n finaly deceiving her..

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To inveigle/cajole the beautiful girl in veil to show up her face.

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A Beg-al is invei-gle when he wants some-thing from-you

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INVEIGLE: Sounds like two words. INVade and GoaL (INVA-GOAL). Thus, when you Invade someone's Goals; you have Influenced or urged them to do yours/another's by deception or flattery.

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sounds like "eagle"... loook at the eagle it is trying to cajole TARZAN

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in way (invei) your gal (gle) tries to lead you astray to buy her a diamond necklace

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inv+eigble....relate inv to invisible ...we can deceive ny one by being invisible...

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I will let no stranger INto my VEhicLE while I'm having a meal. No one will inveigle my vehicle.

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Inveigle sounds like Smeagol, and in LOTR, Gollum/Smeagle is somewhat of an inveigler.

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inveigle the invigilator does not let you cheat

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inverse

Short Definition : opposite

Definition
(noun) something inverted in sequence or character or effect
Synonyms : opposite
Example Sentence
  • when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse
Definition
(adj) reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
Synonyms : reverse
Definition
(adj) opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
Example Sentence
  • a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases)

invert

Short Definition : turn upside down or inside out; reverse the position or condition of

Definition
(verb) make an inversion (in a musical composition)
Example Sentence
  • here the theme is inverted
Definition
(verb) reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
Synonyms : reverse
Example Sentence
  • when forming a question, invert the subject and the verb
Definition
(verb) turn inside out or upside down
Synonyms : reverse turn back

inveterate

Short Definition : deep-rooted; habitual; CF. grow old

Definition
(adj) habitual
Synonyms : chronic
Example Sentence
  • a chronic smoker
Definition
(adv) in a habitual and longstanding manner
Synonyms : chronically
Example Sentence
  • smoking chronically
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In this word. we have a root ie.. veter--that have lasted a long time and seem likely to continue. This itself gives an idea of the meaning.

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World war II veterans. veter is a root which means for a long time

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in + veter (water) + ate -> even in water (flood) a deeply rooted tree will stand still...

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Inveterate = in wet(vet) ra tea tagudam...its a habitual, deeply rooted, firmly established thing to have when the climate is wet..

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He had the habit of collecting information about different animals and he chose to study vet (veterinary) as his professional course.

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invert + rate >>> yane jab koi shopkeeper ya koi bhaji wala rate bolata hai, tab womens ko AADAT(habitual) hoti hai bhaav karne ki

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Inveterate = In + better + ate; He ated in good manner so he will lasting long.

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These veteran smokers are inveterate smokers

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invidious

Short Definition : designed to create ill will or envy; tending to rouse ill will or envy; Ex. invidious comparison

Definition
(adj) containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
Synonyms : discriminatory
Example Sentence
  • discriminatory attitudes and practices
  • invidious comparisons
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for invidious

invi seems like "envy" check the meaning of envy and you will understand the mnemonic

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focus on word in+VIDIO.....when tahalaka showed a VIDIO of few tainted ministers , it ROUSED ILLWILL in the whole country.

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sounds like "hiddeous" to arouse envy or ill will or discriminate against others

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INVIDIOUS OR ENVIOUS...creating envy or ill-will among people.

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INVIDIOUS=ENVIOUS+DEVIOUS = Deviously Envious.

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INdian videos(vidio) are discriminated in US(us) as they envy Indians

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envy + videos >>> show videos provoking envy feeling..

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invincible

Short Definition : unconquerable

Definition
(adj) incapable of being overcome or subdued
Example Sentence
  • an invincible army
  • her invincible spirit
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In + Vin(Win) + cible: Read vin as win. Jise win nahi kiya ja sake (= unconquerable), is invincible .

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It remembers me of the great artist Vinci and we all noe his arts can't be conquered. so unconquerable.

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Another one : In-Vinci-Ble. Vinci from Da-Vinci-Code sounds somewhat similar to unconquerable !!

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inviolable

Short Definition : secure from corruption, attack, or violation(or profanation); unassailable; Ex. inviolable oath/rights; N. inviolability

Definition
(adj) incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
Example Sentence
  • the person of the king is inviolable
  • an inviolable oath
Definition
(adj) immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
Example Sentence
  • an impregnable fortress
  • fortifications that made the frontier inviolable
  • a secure telephone connection
Definition
(adj) must be kept sacred
Synonyms : inviolate sacrosanct
Definition
(adj) not capable of being violated or infringed
Synonyms : absolute infrangible
Example Sentence
  • infrangible human rights
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for inviolable

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violate is to break, to infringe thus inviolable is which cannot be broken or infringed, or which cannot be corrupted

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In+violable Viola is a root tht means - tht must not be dishonoured. so inviolable is an opposite to that.

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InviolABLE, concentrate on the word ABLE means absolute and strong

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Picture a man trying to rape a VIOLA, but the VIOLA is defending itself with a giant Cambel Soup can LABEL. VIOLA LABEL

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You can't get IN the door because she will hit you with her VIOLA.

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invocation

Short Definition : prayer for help (used in invoking); calling upon as a reference or support; act of invoking

Definition
(noun) a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
Synonyms : supplication
Definition
(noun) an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil Definition
(noun) calling up a spirit or devil Definition
(noun) the act of appealing for help
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for invocation

inner vocal.. so calling for help from inside the heart

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invoke god

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IN VACATION we had gone to kashmir..but then there was sudden firing by terrorist groups on us and hence we had to do INVOCATION(pray for help) towards God.....;)

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invoke

Short Definition : call and bring into use (a right or law); call on/upon (a higher power or god) for help; ask for; beg for; conjure (a spirit); Ex. invoke the veto power; Ex. invoke one's advisor/God

Definition
(verb) summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
Example Sentence
  • raise the specter of unemployment
  • he conjured wild birds in the air
  • call down the spirits from the mountain
Definition
(verb) cite as an authority; resort to
Synonyms : appeal
Example Sentence
  • He invoked the law that would save him
  • I appealed to the law of 1900
  • She invoked an ancient law
Definition
(verb) request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
Synonyms : appeal
Example Sentence
  • appeal to somebody for help
  • Invoke God in times of trouble
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for invoke

In a VOCabulary test, I ask for help

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invulnerable

Short Definition : incapable of injury; impossible to damage or injure

Definition
(adj) immune to attack; impregnable
Example Sentence
  • gunners raked the beach from invulnerable positions on the cliffs
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