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phlegmatic

Short Definition : calm and unexcitable; not easily disturbed; CF. phlegm: sticky mucus produced in the respiratory tract

Definition
(adj) showing little emotion
Synonyms : phlegmatical
Example Sentence
  • a phlegmatic...and certainly undemonstrative man
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for phlegmatic

phlegmatic -> plleg (flag) when we hoist a FLAG we have the AUTOMATIC reaction be calm and unexcited.

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Sounds like PRAGMATIC(practical) --> practical people think with logic and show little emotion.

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If u have lots of phlegm due to cold then u would unresponsive or impassive due to tiredness.

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we can't pull his leg as he is calm & composed.

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when u hoist a flag u have a lot of passion. phlegmatic is the opposite of that

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A child sleeps soundly on Ma's leg .. as he is not easily disturbed

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phlegm is caused due to coldness. therefore, a cool person (a calm person) is phlegmatic

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philips k leg static..so coz of shock he is static..no emotions

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Cold with phlegm makes a person too ill and unemotional...he becomes a phlegmatic person

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put leg on mat and then not easily dirsurbed..

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leg + mati(soil) >>> when soil gets stuck to our leg, without any reaction or emotion we jst wipe it off...

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phobia

Short Definition : morbid fear

Definition
(noun) an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations
Example Sentence
  • phobic disorder is a general term for all phobias
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for phobia

Phobia

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phoenix

Short Definition : symbol of immortality or rebirth; Ex. phoenix rising from its ashes

Definition
(noun) the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation
Synonyms : capital of arizona
Definition
(noun) a large monocotyledonous genus of pinnate-leaved palms found in Asia and Africa
Synonyms : genus phoenix
Definition
(noun) a legendary Arabian bird said to periodically burn itself to death and emerge from the ashes as a new phoenix; according to most versions only one phoenix lived at a time and it renewed itself every 500 years Definition
(noun) a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Tucana and Sculptor
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for phoenix

As the Immortal bird in Harry Potter

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phylum

Short Definition : major classification, second to kingdom, of plants and animals; category ranking below a kingdom and above a class; division

Definition
(noun) (linguistics) a large group of languages that are historically related Definition
(noun) (biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for phylum

phylum..sounds like file 'em...file them...classify them!

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Phylum--physical kingd"om"

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phylum is a scientific word meaning a kingdom

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physiognomy

Short Definition : face (as showing the character and the mind); art of judging human character from facial features

Definition
(noun) the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for physiognomy

break into [physio+ know+ my(me)] .u asked physio that do u know me implies my face.

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the PHYSIcal part of my body by which people easily identify nd kNO ME is my face.

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Physiognomy (from the Gk. "physis" meaning 'nature' and "gnomon" meaning 'judge' or 'interpreter') is the assessment of a person's character or personality from their outer appearance, especially the face.

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physiological

Short Definition : pertaining to the science of the function of living organisms; N. physiology

Definition
(adj) of or relating to the biological study of physiology
Example Sentence
  • physiological psychology
  • Pavlov's physiological theories
Definition
(adj) of or consistent with an organism's normal functioning
Synonyms : physiologic
Example Sentence
  • physiologic functions
  • physiological processes

piebald

Short Definition : of different colors; mottled; spotted in different colors (esp. in black and white); Ex. piebald horse; CF. pie+bald

Definition
(adj) having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
Example Sentence
  • a jester dressed in motley
  • the painted desert
  • a particolored dress
  • a piebald horse
  • pied daisies
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for piebald

piebald -> remember pie chart which is generally of different colors

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Imagine an apple pie on a baldheaded. Obviously, it will give a spotty look on a clear shiny and sparkling bald head.

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Piebald = Pie + Bald. Bald means hairless head > That bald-headed oldman always wears shirts of different colors.

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try remembering the DALMATIANS.. they are all black & white spotted(mottled)

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piebald - remember pied piper , the multicoloured piper, now the pied ball...a multicolour ball .. the black and white piebald ball was very attractive to the dalmatian.

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piecemeal

Short Definition : one part at a time; gradually; in stages; Ex. read a novel piecemeal

Definition
(adj) one thing at a time Definition
(adv) a little bit at a time
Example Sentence
  • the research structure has developed piecemeal
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for piecemeal

PIECE+MEAL...SO IF YOU DIVIDE YOUR MEAL INTO LITTLE PIECES AND EAT ONLY A PART OF IT AT A TIME...

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pied

Short Definition : piebald; variegated(many-colored); multicolored

Definition
(adj) having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
Example Sentence
  • a jester dressed in motley
  • the painted desert
  • a particolored dress
  • a piebald horse
  • pied daisies
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for pied

remember pie chart which has different colors

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the pied piper git his name cause .. he used to wear colthes of different colors..

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piety

Short Definition : devoutness; reverence for God; ADJ. pious

Definition
(noun) righteousness by virtue of being pious
Synonyms : piousness
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for piety

Pie+tea if we get a pie and a tea when we are hungry we thank god and devout to him. Or else when we need them we devout to god...

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piety for the deity(god)

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paita(piety)means saree in telugu..when u go 2 temple so ladies cover with paita(piety) ;)

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Piety sounds like mighty, the mighty lord or god.

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pi(legs) + ety(deity) >>> we take blessing of GOD(deity) by bowing towards the legs of the idol.. so we are RELIGIOUS..

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Remember as if it has something to do with deity. Piety & deity.

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Praying to Mighty i.e. mighty God;so respect shown to God

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