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treasure

Short Definition : keep as precious; cherish

Definition
(noun) accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
Synonyms : hoarded wealth
Example Sentence
  • the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies
Definition
(noun) art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
Synonyms : gem
Definition
(noun) any possession that is highly valued by its owner
Example Sentence
  • the children returned from the seashore with their shells and other treasures
Definition
(noun) a collection of precious things
Example Sentence
  • the trunk held all her meager treasures
Definition
(verb) hold dear
Synonyms : appreciate prize value
Example Sentence
  • I prize these old photographs
Definition
(verb) be fond of; be attached to
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for treasure

TREASURE in great MEASURE was once accumulated by Pirates (sea robbers).

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Ram CHARAN(CHERISH) has lot of Treasure

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treatise

Short Definition : article treating a subject systematically and thoroughly

Definition
(noun) a formal exposition
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for treatise

focus on TREATI..almost same as TREATY...now remember treaty between two nations, so it must be a formal written document

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A TREATISE or a THESIS is a written book or document on a subject.

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treat+ise...focus on treat means deal with a speech or writing or discuss about an issue....so discuss about a treatise...a written essay or exposition

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trek

Short Definition : travel; journey; V: make a long difficult journey

Definition
(noun) a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers) Definition
(noun) any long and difficult trip Definition
(verb) journey on foot, especially in the mountains
Example Sentence
  • We spent the summer trekking in the foothills of the Himalayas
Definition
(verb) make a long and difficult journey
Example Sentence
  • They trekked towards the North Pole with sleds and skis
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trek

Trecking is a long & tedious trip or a track is through which a journey is taken.

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in STAR TREK, they make a long journey to various stars.

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trek....sounds like truck....so we can travel in a truck...or journey in truck

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every one knows the movie "star trek" means journey of space

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A TREK or a HIKE is a long arduous (tiring) journey.

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I don't like trek in a truck and do you?

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tremor

Short Definition : trembling; slight quiver (as of the earth or from nervous agitation)

Definition
(noun) an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
Synonyms : shudder
Definition
(noun) a small earthquake Definition
(noun) shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease) Definition
(verb) shake with seismic vibrations
Synonyms : quake
Example Sentence
  • The earth was quaking
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for tremor

Remember Trimmer, a noob's hands will tremble/shake when trimmer is brought near to his neck

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Tree+Mor(peacock)....when there is a Mor on a tree, tree tremors....

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TREMOR and Shiver are rhyming words which mean, a slight tremble or quiver.

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those who watch seinfeld the comedy show will know how much kramor tremors

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tremor sounds like fever..1 quivers in fever or u cn rmmbr it as it sounds like temper so quiver by smbodies temper.

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tremulous

Short Definition : trembling; wavering

Definition
(adj) (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
Synonyms : quavering
Example Sentence
  • the old lady's quavering voice
  • spoke timidly in a tremulous voice
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for tremulous

TREMble+nervOUS-->Tremulous is trembling in nervousness or fear

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TREMULOUS and NERVOUS are rhyming words with a similar meaning. Both words mean, quivering or shivering with fear.

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think of the word tremble- as in fear

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trenchant

Short Definition : cutting; incisive; keen

Definition
(adj) having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
Synonyms : searching
Example Sentence
  • searching insights
  • trenchant criticism
Definition
(adj) characterized by or full of force and vigor
Synonyms : hard-hitting
Example Sentence
  • a hard-hitting expose
  • a trenchant argument
Definition
(adj) clearly or sharply defined to the mind
Synonyms : clear-cut distinct
Example Sentence
  • clear-cut evidence of tampering
  • Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest
  • trenchant distinctions between right and wrong
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trenchant

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When you chant it is to be very strong, clear and effective

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if chant under the tree...it ll be clear and effective

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TRENCH means to CUT So TRENCHANT-->CUTTING OR SHARP insight

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'ant' always walk in straight 'trench' i.e they know which way is right or wrong for them.. they never deviate...

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trenchant:trench+ant;an ant in a trench is sharply perceptive to things because it can see every minute particles.(sharply perceptive)

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TRENCHANT and ELOQUENT are rhyming words . Both the words refer to a strong and effective use of language.

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when american economy collapsed,keynes asked the us goverment to dig trenches so that they can employ people& govt was SO KEEN to have a solution, they really asked people to dig trenches..

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TRENCHANT rhymes with PUNGENT,so the meaning goes(not the exact one though)

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TRENCH warfare b/t father and teenage you. He saw right through your ANTic because he was more [keenly perceptive]. Now he still teases you w/ [penetrating remarks] of his [effectiveness] in catching you red handed.

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ten chantazz ( severe) or criticism

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if ure chatting with 10 people then you must be all knowing or insightful. ten + chat

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trend + chant(repeatedly doing something) >>> when a trend goes on and on followed by people, it becomes clear in mind of younger people that that related thing is to be done like that nly... relate it..

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train+chant:so when train is chanting the expression is effective n clearly heard or understood

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trench+ant...imagine an ant forcefully breaking the trench and vigorously coming your way...

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trepidation

Short Definition : fear; nervous apprehension

Definition
(noun) a feeling of alarm or dread
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trepidation

Intrepid is fearless, so Trepid is fearfull....:P

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TRAP - soldier on being trapped had the feeling of trepidation/fear.

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Tremble >> Trepidation. As he was afraid, he trembled (Trepidation)

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concentrate on the starting part, it SOUNDS LIKE RAPID, as in river rafting, rapids make everyone feel alarmed

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TREPIDATION and CONSTERNATION have the same sound and meaning. The words describe fear or nervousness.

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INTREPID (adj) is contrary to TREPID (adj), so TREPIDATION (noun) is contrary to inTREPID as well.

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Trip down in an Expedition causes FEAR...U b'come NERVOUS

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tribulation

Short Definition : suffering; ordeal; distress; trial

Definition
(noun) an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
Synonyms : trial visitation
Example Sentence
  • his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him
  • life is full of tribulations
  • a visitation of the plague
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for tribulation

Tribulation~Tribal ; While the group was trekking they were caught by jungle tribal(junglee log In Hindi) and harrased ...It was a period of tribulation for them!

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The verdict from a 'Tribunal' is often an annoying/frustrating/catastrophic event for a family.

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TRIBes of our nATION undergo only suffering and distress.

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there is always suffering in troubled nation

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when TRI:3, BULls r coming towards you to hit you it creates frustrATION n tribulation within you

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TRIBULATION (trouble and suffering) and AFFLICTION are both a painful condition.

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TRIBULATION (trouble and suffering) and AFFLICTION are both a painful condition.

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TRIBULATION=TRIBUTE means tax. so if you fail to pay the tax in time, you must be in distress and suffering condition.

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tribute + nation >> a national tribute is paid when the nation SUFFERS a loss of some great personality or is in DISTRESS due to some calamity..

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tribunal

Short Definition : court of justice

Definition
(noun) an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
Synonyms : court judicature
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for tribunal

tribal people are badly treated...so dey need a special COURT OF JUSTICE!!

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TRIBAL people r treated as NULL (tribu+nal) hence they need justice...!!!

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Tribunal~Communal ; For all communal(group of ppl/community) problems we need a tribunal

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TRIBUNAL or JUDICIAL have the same sound. The words refer to a board of officials appointed to pass judgement over a trial.

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tribunal=trib(tribals) - unal(sounds like canal).tribal people have fightings over canals so a cout of justice is required to solve the problem.

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tribune

Short Definition : official of ancient Rome elected by the plebians to protect their rights; protector of the people

Definition
(noun) (ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests Definition
(noun) the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for tribune

TRIBUNE or a PLEBEAN JUDGE or a law official.

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