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prophetic

Short Definition : of a prophet or prophecy; having to do with predicting the future; N. prophecy; V. prophesy; N. prophet

Definition
(adj) foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
Synonyms : prophetical
Example Sentence
  • prophetic writings
  • prophetic powers
  • words that proved prophetic
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remember Prophet Mohammad

any predictions about future that seems to be true.. THADASTHU in hindu mythology

prophylactic

Short Definition : used to prevent disease; N: something prophylactic; condom; N. prophylaxis: prevention of disease

Definition
(noun) remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
Example Sentence
  • the doctor recommended several preventatives
Definition
(noun) contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
Synonyms : condom rubber safe safety
Definition
(adj) capable of preventing conception or impregnation
Example Sentence
  • contraceptive devices and medications
Definition
(adj) warding off
Synonyms : cautionary
Example Sentence
  • the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples
Definition
(adj) preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Example Sentence
  • preventive medicine
  • vaccines are prophylactic
  • a prophylactic drug
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pro+phy+lactic -> professionals use lactic acid(in milk) to prevent diseases.

professional physicians use lactic acid to cure diseases.

professionals recommend lactation(lactic) for small babies to prevent diseases

PRO+PHY+LACTIC = PROfessional PHYsician prescribing LACTIC acid to prevent diseases

PROfessional porn actors always use CONDOM when getting PHYsical..its to prevent from disease to spread.

propinquity

Short Definition : nearness (in space or relationship); proximity; kinship

Definition
(noun) the property of being close together
Synonyms : proximity
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Propinquity has PIN in it. If you pin two things together they are close together

since the alphabets P & Q are in close proximity to each other, they are in propinquity ....

relate it to propin(proper..means one's own...)+quity.......(quite)..so people who are proper son of someone..are quite SIMILAR IN BEHAVIOUR TO THEIR PARENTS...THERE BEHAVIOUR EXHIBIT THE proximity between a son and father...

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Propinquity = Propin + quity (Equity).

PROPINQUITY sounds like and means the same as PROXIMITY which is close together.

Property In Q So properties are very close to each other

basically this is taken from propinquus which means near...near in relation......SO KINSHIP

Pingu the penguin : It signifies friendship and nearness ..

sounds like proximity..meaning nearness

relate with PROPENSITY...inclination ... you have inclination for ur near ones.. in ur kinship...

Propensity means being inclined to something. Like propensity for a ice cream. In that sense propinquity can mean the propensity to be close to something.

Property in Quite place i.e. NEAR to quite place

property in quity(cutie which is babe). If a babe has property, everybody will try to keep kinship(nearness) with her

PINK CITY(jaipur)- jaipur is very near to agra.

Proximity and akin.. propin..

propinquity= prop(owner) + in(not) + quit; owners not quit means altogether.

property -in - equity. they are very close

propitiate

Short Definition : appease; conciliate; make peaceful; ADJ. propitiatory

Definition
(verb) make peace with
Synonyms : appease
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PROf+PITI- if you want professor's pity then you would have to appease him/her.

propiti + ate .. propiti sounds very close to property.. + ate .. so just imagine if you elder brother ate (here it means encroach) all your property ....you will quarrel with him... your father will try to appease or pacify you.

"prop"(prophet) + "itiate"(initiate) initiate the work of a prophet/priest..i.e maiking peace.

pro "PEACE" iate ... some what sounds like this .. so it means "make peace with"

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PROPITIATE -> PROPER+INITIATION. In college, PROPER INITIATION ceremonies are carried out for freshmen to win favor with (PROPITIATE) the upper classmen.

maintain the peace at home.but basically it is taken from latin propetere..which when splited means pro means for + petere means to seek ..so you seeking for PEACE... Preetisoni--source of complex mnemonic

PROPITIATE; PRO-PITI-ate; Look at the first two; they sound like Pro(for), piti (Pity). That is FOR PITY. Thus if you are for pity, you are certainly willing to make peace & allow pardon to be granted. You are Pro Peace/for peace.

I ATE UPPIT to PLEASE/appease my mom.. cuz I hate that stuff/muck.

Propity + Ate : If you are Anupam kher, you will try to appease gods to get back the property that has been taken by the land mafia (Boman Irani)

You want to regain the PROFESSOR'S PITTY.

propitious

Short Definition : favorable; auspicious; advantageous; fortunate; Ex. propitious day/sign

Definition
(adj) presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
Example Sentence
  • propitious omens
  • propitious gales speeded us along
  • a propitious alignment of planets for space exploration
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for propitious

sounds like profitious.. hence its profitable and thus favorable

PROPITI....sounds like property-if you have got lot of property, you are FORTUNATE to get it..money is basically considered AUSPICIOUS and you can make any adverse situation FAVORABLE TO you if you posses money.

if you HAVE the ADVANTAGE OF HAVING LOT OF PROPERTY..another onetaken from..propitius......pro-means for + pitius/petere means to seek ...so seeking for favorable situation, seeking advantageous deal from someone.

sounds like auspicious...meaning favourable

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A WARNING BOARD IS SAYING THAT A PIT IS THERE PRO(AHEAD).SO ITS A GOOD SIGN FOR YOU NOT TO FALL INTO THAT PIT

prosperitious

If gods have PITY on you, they will present you with favorable circumstances.

auspicious

if u want prof's pity,u have to be in his favourable students..

propitious:- pro means favorable circumstances,iti means industrial training institute, ous means us i.e industrial training institue is in favor of us we will get the tender, for that we are happy

proponent

Short Definition : supporter; backer; opposite of opponent

Definition
(noun) a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for proponent

person opposite to opponent

PePsOdENT is proponent for me,it really fights from all teeth problem.

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One who propels the idea!

propound

Short Definition : put forth for consideration or analysis; set forth; Ex. propound a problem/theory

Definition
(verb) put forward, as of an idea
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for propound

propo(propose) + ound(round) = what do we propose at a round table, an idea, guys :)

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PRO- POUND.. The new minister for Science & technology was an ardent PROPONENT to PROPOUND that the POUND be the official weight standard in india.. his slogan-"PRO-POUND!!"

Pro (Forward) + Pound (Weight) -> Propound is to put forward an idea to be weighed.

u Found something which u propound

PROfessional POUNDing, is what you get when you put forth your idea for analysis.

Propound opposite of impound. You car is impounded by the police for analysis. Or you propound your car for analysis.

propriety

Short Definition : fitness; quality of being proper; correct conduct; conformity to prevailing customs and usages; CF. proprietor, proprietary

Definition
(noun) correct or appropriate behavior
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for propriety

divide the word as propr+iety ..propr(sounds like PROPER)..hence it refers to being PROPER or CORRECT IN CONDUCT..

PROPER + APPROPRIATE = PROPRIETY

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propriety

prop+rite proper gaa,right gaa vundaali

propriety sounds like appropriate....

having proper property(quality) is propriety

Properly + Rightly = Propriety.

propulsive

Short Definition : driving forward; N. propulsion

Definition
(adj) having the power to propel
Example Sentence
  • propulsive coefficient
Definition
(adj) tending to or capable of propelling
Example Sentence
  • propellant fuel for submarines
  • the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency
  • universities...the seats of propulsive thought
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for propulsive

impulsive to drive forward...thats the hint

opposite of repulsive = propulsive

remember propel which is to drive forward

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impulsive to drive forward...thts the hint

prop+puls if u drive properly with pulser u can go forward fastly

Repulsive : Move apart , Propulsive : Move Forward

prosaic

Short Definition : lacking in imagination; dull and unimaginative; matter-of-fact(concerned with facts, not imagination or feelings); factual; CF. prose

Definition
(adj) not fanciful or imaginative
Synonyms : matter-of-fact
Example Sentence
  • local guides describe the history of various places in matter-of-fact tones
  • a prosaic and unimaginative essay
Definition
(adj) lacking wit or imagination
Example Sentence
  • a pedestrian movie plot
Definition
(adj) not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
Example Sentence
  • an unglamorous job greasing engines
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prosaic

mosaic--->beautiful artistic work with full of vibrant colours.....prosaic ...opposite of that ...dull

divide it like pros(prose)+aic- prose consist of facts and facts do not produce any interest in you, do not require any imagination so prose is dull and unimaginative and very boring in reading.

Prosaic - Prozac is a tablet given to depressed people. Depressed people are dull and unimaginative

prosaic=mosaic,stone which is dull

mere pados(neighbor)me kuch exciting nahi hota,so living here is prosaic

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p+rosa+ic—ROSAna same khana dal roti, DULL, BORING

prose consists just of matters of fact whereas in poetry is full of imaginative expressions. so obviously prose is dull and unimaginative

imagine dat a "prose" composition is "sacked" frm ur eng-prose book...coz it was so "dull n unimaginative" dat no1 wnts 2 read it...

prose consists just of matters of fact whereas in poetry is full of imaginative expressions. so obviously prose is dull and unimaginative

prosaic= pro (in favor) + sa(South Africa) + ic (indian cricket); Indian primier league in favor of south africa is hopless for us.

pro=bro saic=sail which is govt. leading compny...so my bro is in sail..there is uninspiring nd unglamorous atmosphere...

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