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list

Short Definition : tilt (as of a ship); lean over (to one side)

Definition
(noun) a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
Synonyms : listing
Definition
(noun) the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
Example Sentence
  • the tower had a pronounced tilt
  • the ship developed a list to starboard
  • he walked with a heavy inclination to the right
Definition
(verb) give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
Synonyms : name
Example Sentence
  • List the states west of the Mississippi
Definition
(verb) include in a list
Example Sentence
  • Am I listed in your register?
Definition
(verb) cause to lean to the side
Synonyms : lean
Example Sentence
  • Erosion listed the old tree
Definition
(verb) tilt to one side
Synonyms : heel
Example Sentence
  • The balloon heeled over
  • the wind made the vessel heel
  • The ship listed to starboard
Definition
(verb) enumerate
Synonyms : number
Example Sentence
  • We must number the names of the great mathematicians
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for list

List=Items falling one after another.So one item is leaning over another.

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Imagine that you are black LISTED, what will happen to your image/reputation in the college, 'LEANED'.

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a person without knowledge about link lists in data structure would be spiritless before the interview

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listless

Short Definition : lacking in spirit or energy; languid

Definition
(adj) lacking zest or vivacity
Example Sentence
  • he was listless and bored
Definition
(adj) marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
Synonyms : dispirited
Example Sentence
  • a dispirited and divided Party
  • reacted to the crisis with listless resignation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for listless

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I lost my list of universities to apply, Now I am lacking spirit because I am LISTLESS

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I had to prepare my GRE wordlist everyday. But today i was tired and had no energy - so i dint prepare my list. So why was I list - less? Coz i was listless!

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a person without knowledge about link lists in data structure would be spiritless before the interview

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You know "List" means tilt or inclination. Listless means "Without any inclination" or Without any enthusiasm.

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sounds like LUST less... boys wth no lust are moody

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litany

Short Definition : supplicatory prayer; prayer in which the priest calls out and the people replies in the same words

Definition
(noun) any long and tedious address or recital
Example Sentence
  • the patient recited a litany of complaints
  • a litany of failures
Definition
(noun) a prayer consisting of a series of invocations by the priest with responses from the congregation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for litany

split the word LIT+ANY You are hoping god is going to show you light in the dark to show you the path in these wretched times. LIGHT ANY path..

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split the word LIT+ANY . god give LIGHT to ANY of my numerous requests. Hence, long prayes or repetitious list.

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litany = light (lit ) + many (any) ; light as many candles as possible and pray along with the father (repeat the prayers aft father) ... not much meaningful but hope it helps you !

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you knelt down before God and lit a knee on fire to say a prayer

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try to relate it with the word Amin..and thats what we people say in Litany !

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BHAJAN KIRTAN

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lithe

Short Definition : flexible; supple; CF. limber

Definition
(adj) moving and bending with ease
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for lithe

Sounds like "light" and something which is light in weight can easily be moved and bended.

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remember Blithe(careless, light hearted, flexible)....both means almost the same

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Rearrange the letters HE is LIT(light) so he can move or bend with ease

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The word lithe resembles to Lithium is a soft, silver-white metal that belongs to the alkali metal group of chemical elements.

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litigation

Short Definition : lawsuit; N. litigant: one party in a lawsuit; V. litigate

Definition
(noun) a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights
Synonyms : judicial proceeding
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lawsuit; N. litigant: one party in a lawsuit; V. litigate (litter at gate...DUDE wtf m suing you ass hole)

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concentrate on word TIG. Its a game in which one person chases others and the 1 who is caught becomes the next chaser(think as he was given those legal rights). relate to this meaning

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litotes

Short Definition : understatement for emphasis; Ex. ``not bad(=pretty good)''

Definition
(noun) understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
Synonyms : meiosis
Example Sentence
  • saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was very upset' is an example of litotes
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for litotes

lie + quotes(kind of similar to euphemism too)

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light out... instead of (en)lightening the situation you are taking the light(LITE) out(OTE) of it by undertating the gravity of the situation

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Can be read as- light out. To call night a Light Out is a litotes.

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litotes=light quotes......"HE IS NO MORE" is a litotes by the church people after buring him in the earth...instead of saying."MAR GAYA SALA!!!"...:)

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totes => toe => under => understatement

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le tatti

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litotes = lit (little) + quotes..

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litter

Short Definition : waste material thrown away (as bits of paper scattered untidily); V: cover untidily with scattered litter

Definition
(noun) the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal Definition
(noun) rubbish carelessly dropped or left about (especially in public places) Definition
(noun) conveyance consisting of a chair or bed carried on two poles by bearers Definition
(noun) material used to provide a bed for animals Definition
(verb) strew
Example Sentence
  • Cigar butts littered the ground
Definition
(verb) make a place messy by strewing garbage around Definition
(verb) give birth to a litter of animals
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for litter

LITTER ~ LETTER, nowadays letters are rarely used for communication, thus a letter/litter is like a waste paper...

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livid

Short Definition : lead-colored; black and blue (as from a bruise); ashen; enraged; extremely angry

Definition
(adj) anemic looking from illness or emotion
Example Sentence
  • a face turned ashen
  • the invalid's blanched cheeks
  • tried to speak with bloodless lips
  • a face livid with shock
  • lips...livid with the hue of death
  • lips white with terror
  • a face white with rage
Definition
(adj) (of a light) imparting a deathlike luminosity
Example Sentence
  • livid lightning streaked the sky
  • a thousand flambeaux...turned all at once that deep gloom into a livid and preternatural day
Definition
(adj) furiously angry
Example Sentence
  • willful stupidity makes him absolutely livid
Definition
(adj) discolored by coagulation of blood beneath the skin
Synonyms : black-and-blue
Example Sentence
  • beaten black and blue
  • livid bruises
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for livid

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=LIVE+VIDEO: The officer was ENRAGED WITH ANGER when he was caught taking bribe on LIVE VIDEO

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a person who LIVEs(liv) with Difficulties will look ILLNESS

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livid = opposit of vivid & vivid is lively so livid is dull black grey (when someone die they turn livid.

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tell ur parents i ll live-in, they ll be livid

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LIVID(levy)- when u levy unnecessary taxes on commodities,the common man become enraged.

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leave(liv) it(ID) yaar... so what if you have been beaten *black and blue* by her brother... uski maa ki....

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Laden with vivid bruises

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Livid, LIve + (VIDow) widow \, living a widow life is importing deathlike lumisonity

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LIVE+ID....if someone tells you that if you have to live, you have to show your ID, you will be extremely angry...livid

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livid => liquid (character in pyar ka panchnama) always angry over one or the other thing

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when ur 'loved' one lived u without a reason then obviously u become 'livid'(extremly angry):)

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sounds similar to these two words viz; #live, vivid; when you see someone living in vivid color on his face obviously because he is beaten by someone or ill.

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LIVID = LIve+VIDEO, In the live video, the picture was not clear, people were looking PALE

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loath

Short Definition : reluctant; unwilling; disinclined; Ex. Romeo and Juliet were both loath for him to go.

Definition
(adj) unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
Synonyms : loth reluctant
Example Sentence
  • a reluctant smile
  • loath to admit a mistake
Definition
(adj) (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
Example Sentence
  • antipathetic to new ideas
  • averse to taking risks
  • loath to go on such short notice
  • clearly indisposed to grant their request
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for loath

l+oath..oath..so if you have taken a oath of not doing what your dad guides you... you are very unwilling and reluctant to listen him.

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LOATHE means to hate, to detest....hence if you have loathe for something you become loath

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loath->in telugu ,loath means depth..wen d swimming pool's depth is more..we REFUSE to dive..

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load... i am always unwilling to carry so much load

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loathe

Short Definition : detest; ADJ. loathsome: arousing loathing; offensive; Ex. loathsome smell

Definition
(verb) find repugnant
Synonyms : abhor abominate execrate
Example Sentence
  • I loathe that man
  • She abhors cats
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Loa-the can be related as Low thought...So having a low thought of someone else implies hate or detest

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picture a person being forced to eat bread that they find disgusting (rye bread perhaps) and turning away from it in disgust (loathe the loaf)

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in marathi loath is like loat >>> lotun dena.. in history we have read ki criminal la fort chya end warna lotun detat karan sarva tyala HATE kartat..

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