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repercussion

Short Definition : rebound; reaction; reverberation; Ex. serious repercussion

Definition
(noun) a remote or indirect consequence of some action
Synonyms : reverberation
Example Sentence
  • his declaration had unforeseen repercussions
  • reverberations of the market crash were felt years later
Definition
(noun) a movement back from an impact
Synonyms : backlash rebound recoil
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for repercussion

very simple !! concentrate on CUSSION(I mean cushions) ... cushions itne soft hote hai ..bouncy bouncy (rebound property)...similarly reperCUSSION --> rebound

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Re(BACK AGAIN)+per+cussion(… CUSHIONS) ... cushions are so soft that whenever we sit on them (CUSHIONS PAR) we bounce BACK AGAIN and again i.e REBOUND

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Dis'cussion' on reper'cussions' of World war II.

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rhymes with "recursion",....remember in C language...recursionmeans a function which calls itself....relate it here....while the process of clling a function ...it is "rebounded" in b/w two flowerbraces.smtng "reacn" tkes plce der

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repertoire

Short Definition : list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present; CF. repertory

Definition
(noun) the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation
Synonyms : repertory
Example Sentence
  • the repertory of the supposed feats of mesmerism
  • has a large repertory of dialects and characters
Definition
(noun) a collection of works (plays, songs, operas, ballets) that an artist or company can perform and do perform for short intervals on a regular schedule
Synonyms : repertory
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for repertoire

=REPET (Repeat) + TOIRE (sounds like CHOIR = songs) => so repeat-choir = repeat songs = collection of songs

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Repertoire of a rapper

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Repertoire of rapper musician

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repine

Short Definition : fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work

Definition
(verb) express discontent
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for repine

Imagine on Christmas, your friend brings pine tree instead of Christmas tree, so you will repine...

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re+pine, pine rhymes with wine, so when you are given a wine that is not proper, you will COMPLAIN.

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sounds like whine...

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re+PINE is like poking with a pin which is FRETFUL,ANNOYED.

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complaining for doing rape...

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Repine=reply for pine(poking with pin).Express discontent.

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suppose ur given pine juice over n over again (RE), u will complain and fret

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Rhymes with REFINE. So we REPINE about something until it is REFINE.

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re+fine if ur refined for a same misdeed again you will be sad

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Repine is also like "pine" e.g., pining for a cigar, pining for a lover.

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Peinlich: 1.uncomfortable 2.mortifying 3.painful 4.embarrassing 5.awkward - (If someone uses the word peinlich in German then they are probably complaining about something.)

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replenish

Short Definition : fill up again

Definition
(verb) fill something that had previously been emptied
Synonyms : fill again refill
Example Sentence
  • refill my glass, please
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for replenish

REPLENISH sounds like "REFILnish" like refill or resotre

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re+plenish(plane)... you have to fill the plane with excess fuel.

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replenish ~ re + plant (in plenty) the forest which had been emptied before

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re+PLENISH(plane) where you need to fill the plain surface with something.

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replenish-the word seems like re-fill giving it's meaning

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replete

Short Definition : fully filled; filled to the brim or to the point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied; Ex. report replete with errors

Definition
(verb) fill to satisfaction
Synonyms : fill sate satiate
Example Sentence
  • I am sated
Definition
(adj) filled to satisfaction with food or drink
Synonyms : full
Example Sentence
  • a full stomach
Definition
(adj) (followed by `with')deeply filled or permeated
Synonyms : instinct
Example Sentence
  • imbued with the spirit of the Reformation
  • words instinct with love
  • it is replete with misery
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for replete

deplete, complete, replete all relate to the quantity of something. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE WORDS LIKE OBSOLETE etc.???

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replete(like comPLETE)..SO ANYTHING which is COMPLETE is always FULLY FILLED

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replete = repeatedly eat

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Replete has a close meaning to replenish.

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REPLETE is the opposite of DEPLETE.

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Replete-(re+plate);when someone asks for re(again) plate and eats that all than he is full.

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to be efficient in many ways makes us more happy...

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Re + Plate fill your plate with food until satisfaction

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replica

Short Definition : copy

Definition
(noun) copy that is not the original; something that has been copied

replicate

Short Definition : reproduce; duplicate

Definition
(verb) bend or turn backward
Synonyms : retroflex
Definition
(verb) reproduce or make an exact copy of
Synonyms : copy
Example Sentence
  • replicate the cell
  • copy the genetic information
Definition
(verb) make or do or perform again
Example Sentence
  • He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for replicate

Replicate is to Duplicate or remake on the same lines, a reproduction of something.

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repose

Short Definition : resting; state of being at rest; calmness; V: lie at rest; relax; put or place; Ex. repose our hopes in a single man

Definition
(noun) freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
Synonyms : ease relaxation rest
Example Sentence
  • took his repose by the swimming pool
Definition
(noun) the absence of mental stress or anxiety Definition
(noun) a disposition free from stress or emotion Definition
(verb) put or confide something in a person or thing
Example Sentence
  • These philosophers reposed the law in the people
Definition
(verb) be inherent or innate in
Synonyms : reside rest
Definition
(verb) lie when dead
Example Sentence
  • Mao reposes in his mausoleum
Definition
(verb) lean in a comfortable resting position
Synonyms : recline recumb
Example Sentence
  • He was reposing on the couch
Definition
(verb) put in a horizontal position
Synonyms : lay put down
Example Sentence
  • lay the books on the table
  • lay the patient carefully onto the bed
Definition
(verb) to put something (eg trust) in something
Example Sentence
  • The nation reposed its confidence in the King
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for repose

<br>repose = resting pose <br>expose = externally pose <br>depose = remove from a post, declare under oath.

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re+POSE you give pose in cool,relaxed manner.

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repository

Short Definition : storehouse

Definition
(noun) a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping Definition
(noun) a person to whom a secret is entrusted
Synonyms : secretary
Definition
(noun) a burial vault (usually for some famous person)
Synonyms : monument
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for repository

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repository sounds like depository- a place where u deposit things.

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repository is a place to deposit things

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Repository=Inventory

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repository is used to keep non-material things.like=knowledge depository to keep material things safely.like=gold,money

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reprehensible

Short Definition : deserving blame; blameworthy; V. reprehend: blame

Definition
(adj) bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
Example Sentence
  • a criminal waste of talent
  • a deplorable act of violence
  • adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for reprehensible

It sounds like opposite of apprehensible and apprehensible sounds like derived from appreciate..so reprehensible is something which is not appreciated.

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raping a hen is disgraceful n blameworthy act

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Reprehensible ~ Sensible ; A sensible person takes care that his actions are not reprehensible

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reprehend: you apprehend (catch) someone who s blameworthy and wanted.

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re+prehen(d)..means to grab....+s+ible..(sounds like able)...so think of A DACOIT who is able to GRAB ALL the property of poor people.. so he is blameworthy for this condition of people..he deserves blame for everything that these people are facing t

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An un-responsible person's actions are always blame deserving.

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Reprehensible <-> Re+Prehensile : If you mod an already prehensile(adapted for gripping)body with another one, you are wasting resources.. You are liable to deserve blame.

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reprehensible = representing an apprehensive feeling or represent a tense feeling of condemnation or reproach

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