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manifestation

Short Definition : outward demonstration; manifesting; indication of the presence of something; Ex. manifestation of his pronounced musical bent

Definition
(noun) a clear appearance
Example Sentence
  • a manifestation of great emotion
Definition
(noun) a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing
Example Sentence
  • a manifestation of disease
Definition
(noun) an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit) Definition
(noun) expression without words
Example Sentence
  • tears are an expression of grief
  • the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition
Definition
(noun) a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)
Synonyms : demonstration
Example Sentence
  • there were violent demonstrations against the war
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for manifestation

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political parties release their manifesto before elections to demonstrte their plans...

ur frdn MANI showed his frustration(festation)outwardly

Mani's (name of a grl) frustation is evident to all....manifestation means evident or obvious..

The manifestation of the manifesto was manifest clearly....which made him a strong contender.

manifesto

Short Definition : public declaration of principles; statement of policy

Definition
(noun) a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)
Synonyms : pronunciamento
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man + fiesta >>> mein fiesta lene wala hoo toh woh intensions logon ko reveal karr raha hoo..

To make his public declaration the MAN had a FIESTA to draw attention to his declaration.

manifold

Short Definition : many in number or kind; numerous; varied

Definition
(noun) a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes Definition
(noun) a lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies
Synonyms : manifold paper
Example Sentence
  • an original and two manifolds
Definition
(noun) a set of points such as those of a closed surface or an analogue in three or more dimensions Definition
(verb) make multiple copies of
Example Sentence
  • multiply a letter
Definition
(verb) combine or increase by multiplication
Synonyms : multiply
Example Sentence
  • He managed to multiply his profits
Definition
(adj) many and varied; having many features or forms
Synonyms : multiplex
Example Sentence
  • manifold reasons
  • our manifold failings
  • manifold intelligence
  • the multiplex opportunities in high technology
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for manifold

many + folds (two fold, three fold ...)

Money+Fold==Manifold If you fold your money, it seems to be more number

manipulate

Short Definition : operate with one's hands; control or play upon (people, forces, etc.) artfully; maneuver; Ex. how to manipulate publicity and men; ADJ. manipulative

Definition
(verb) influence or control shrewdly or deviously
Example Sentence
  • He manipulated public opinion in his favor
Definition
(verb) hold something in one's hands and move it Definition
(verb) tamper, with the purpose of deception
Example Sentence
  • Fudge the figures
  • cook the books
  • falsify the data
Definition
(verb) manipulate in a fraudulent manner
Synonyms : rig
Example Sentence
  • rig prices
Definition
(verb) control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
Synonyms : control keep in line
Example Sentence
  • She manipulates her boss
  • She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up
  • The teacher knew how to keep the class in line
  • she keeps in line
Definition
(verb) treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for manipulate

he pull(pul)/operate mannny(mani) by his one hand

Manipulate-(man and plate) during the election time men are influenced by the party leaders to support them by giving some food on plate

mannered

Short Definition : affected; not natural; Ex. mannered way of speech

Definition
(adj) having unnatural mannerisms
Example Sentence
  • brief, mannered and unlifelike idiom
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for mannered

man in red is "not natural"

When someones uses too many manners (politeness) she becomes artificial.

suppose a gaon ki chorri ko jabbardasti manners sikhaayi gayi hon.

man + nerd -> not natural

mannerism

Short Definition : distinctive behavioral trait; affected style in art (according to a set of styles)

Definition
(noun) a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Synonyms : foible idiosyncrasy
Definition
(noun) a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

mantle

Short Definition : loose sleeveless outer garment; cloak; something that covers or envelops; the layer of the earth between the crust and the core

Definition
(noun) the cloak as a symbol of authority
Example Sentence
  • place the mantle of authority on younger shoulders
Definition
(noun) United States baseball player (1931-1997) Definition
(noun) the layer of the earth between the crust and the core Definition
(noun) anything that covers
Synonyms : blanket
Example Sentence
  • there was a blanket of snow
Definition
(noun) (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell
Synonyms : pallium
Definition
(noun) shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
Example Sentence
  • in Britain they call a mantel a chimneypiece
Definition
(noun) hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
Synonyms : curtain drape drapery pall
Definition
(noun) a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
Synonyms : cape
Definition
(verb) spread over a surface, like a mantle Definition
(verb) cover like a mantle
Example Sentence
  • The ivy mantles the building
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for mantle

dismantle means closely uncover ... So mantle is a kind of cover

in robo cinema they wil ask to dismantle it then robo removes all clothes and skin and parts by himself.opposite of it is mantle that is to cover.

manumit

Short Definition : emancipate; free from slavery or bondage

Definition
(verb) free from slavery or servitude
Synonyms : emancipate
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for manumit

MAN-U-MIGHT-GO and be free! (In Jessica Lal's case, Manu was the culprit)

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manumit ~ man + u + mit (might); man you might go; hence free from slavery

manumit=manu+mit Manu (a boy) reach MIT and now he is free from all bondage

man + omitted

basicaly it is taken from Latin manumittere,manumit when divide it forms... manus (means..hand (any work is generally done by hand)+ mittere means..to let go, send ..so send somebody without working for u..leting somebody to go without working anythi

manumit=man u mit ie man and u are now mit [(mitra),friends]

Imagine you are cindrella ... and "The man you meet" (The man ~ prince, ur future boy friend) is going to free you from da clutches of your evil aunt

manumit...sounds like (in hindi..MANMIT..WIFE GENERALLY)..and imagine a HUSBAND WHO TREATED HIS WIFE like a slave...SO TODAY HE IS letting her to go, and do what she wants to do...

man+u+mit......man u quit i.e. free from bondage

MANU +MIT = the fottball player playing for MANU got a chance to get admitted at MIT.SO for that MIT ADMINISTRATOR FREED THE PLAYER FROM ALL BONDS OF MANU.

manumit = man + u + might; man you might go.

Man + emit

mar

Short Definition : spoil the appearance of

Definition
(noun) the month following February and preceding April
Synonyms : march
Definition
(noun) a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
Synonyms : blemish defect
Example Sentence
  • a facial blemish
Definition
(verb) make imperfect
Example Sentence
  • nothing marred her beauty
Definition
(verb) destroy or injure severely
Synonyms : mutilate
Example Sentence
  • mutilated bodies
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for mar

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hindi- mar(beating)- spoils the appearance of anything.

MARked the wall with paint and spoil(damaged)it

salman has beaten(marred) katrina in public..her appearance was spoiled..!

maraud

Short Definition : move in search of plunder; Ex. marauding army

Definition
(noun) a sudden short attack
Synonyms : foray raid
Definition
(verb) raid and rove in search of booty
Example Sentence
  • marauding rebels overran the countryside
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for maraud

remember marauder's map? which harry used when out for searching anything in hogwarts?

mar + aud = aiming to "mar" things.

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ma(mal)-raud(raid)

mard ( man ) ... inherently plunder

maaro ( steal ) uder se ( from where ? using maps to hunt)

mar attack aud read as odd time...attack at odd time can be a sudden attack

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