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endear

Short Definition : make beloved; Ex. endear her to everyone; ADJ. dear: loved; cherished; high-priced

Definition
(verb) make attractive or lovable
Example Sentence
  • This behavior endeared her to me
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for endear

en(means to become)+dear...so to become dear to someone , or to make dear to u.

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endearment

Short Definition : fond word or act; expression of affection

Definition
(noun) the act of showing affection
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for endearment

Focus on word DEAR, whoever is dear for you, you show affection to him

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endemic

Short Definition : prevailing among a specific group of people or in a specific area or country; peculiar to a particular region or people; CF. pandemic

Definition
(noun) a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location
Synonyms : endemic disease
Definition
(noun) a plant that is native to a certain limited area
Example Sentence
  • it is an endemic found only this island
Definition
(adj) of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality
Synonyms : endemical
Example Sentence
  • diseases endemic to the tropics
  • endemic malaria
  • food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world
Definition
(adj) native to or confined to a certain region
Example Sentence
  • the islands have a number of interesting endemic species
Definition
(adj) originating where it is found
Example Sentence
  • the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo
  • autochthonous rocks and people and folktales
  • endemic folkways
  • the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for endemic

simple think of epidemic as an epidemic desease that spreads a vast area and endemic disease as a disease that spreads only a confined area

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epidemic is something that is confined to vast area and endemic is confined to small area

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end of(demic)democracy-this characteristic,nw a days,is confined to a very little no of countries..

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Think: "In a demographic," which relates to a specific portion of the population.

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The disease only spreads in a certain area, so epiDEMY ENDs outside of that aream (endemic)

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endemic = mic(sound) can be reached up to only certain region

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endorse

Short Definition : approve; support; write one's signature on the back of; N. endorsement; CF. dorsal

Definition
(verb) be behind; approve of
Example Sentence
  • He plumped for the Labor Party
  • I backed Kennedy in 1960
Definition
(verb) give support or one's approval to
Synonyms : back indorse second
Example Sentence
  • I'll second that motion
  • I can't back this plan
  • endorse a new project
Definition
(verb) guarantee as meeting a certain standard
Synonyms : certify indorse
Example Sentence
  • certified grade AAA meat
Definition
(verb) sign as evidence of legal transfer
Synonyms : indorse
Example Sentence
  • endorse cheques
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for endorse

en+dor+se—DOR( a string) SE hum kite fly karte hai, dor is used to SUPPORT the kite

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pepsi ,coca colam,etc are the several endorsemnts that use advertismnts during the cricket matches that india plays

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jab en+dor(DOOR)+SE koi ae to use andar ane ka APPROVAL dete hain and madad (SUPPORT) karte hain.. hence the meaning

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endorse(entering inside door=support)the endorsement of new law approve and support women rights.

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Bollywood stars endorse several brands ie. they support and promote the brand..

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endue

Short Definition : provide with some quality; endow

Definition
(verb) give qualities or abilities to
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for endue

DUE, a cold drink. Having a chilled DUE in summer empowers you. so Endue.

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Endue - END+DUE - until you 'provide with quality', you are DUE till the END.

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endue<->endow so we have to learn endow: endow=en+DOW(in hindi: to give), thus TO GiVE + some quality

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EN+DUE, My payment is DUE if it comes I am powerful.

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Looks Like Ensure...So if some one ensure about some thing ,it is os good quality....

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due <-> appropriate. Making something due to a person(Imagine some good position in office) is by givning him/her qualities

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Endue-'due' if we r in due(money) to anyone..we return the due with some amount as interest.. i.e; provide wid some quality...

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if u enable the due then I will be powerful in money..

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Whatever due he wants from us give him,i.e empowering him.

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enduring

Short Definition : lasting; surviving; V. endure: bear (pain or suffering) for a long time; remain alive (in spite of difficulties); last; survive

Definition
(adj) unceasing
Synonyms : abiding imperishable
Example Sentence
  • an abiding belief
  • imperishable truths
Definition
(adj) patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble
Synonyms : long-suffering
Example Sentence
  • an enduring disposition
  • a long-suffering and uncomplaining wife
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for enduring

enduring - durable - means long-lasting.

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en+DURING....so DURING your whole life time, you suffered from this problem.

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energize

Short Definition : invigorate; give energy to; make forceful and active

Definition
(verb) cause to be alert and energetic
Example Sentence
  • Coffee and tea stimulate me
  • This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate
Definition
(verb) raise to a higher energy level
Synonyms : energise excite
Example Sentence
  • excite the atoms

enervate

Short Definition : weaken; take away energy from

Definition
(verb) weaken mentally or morally Definition
(verb) disturb the composure of
Synonyms : faze unnerve unsettle
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for enervate

ENERV(w)asTE whwn you waste you energy you become weak

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break it as e + nerve(nerv) + ate... what happens when our pulse reduces; we WEAKEN.

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can also be broken as ener(energy) + vate (wait) when energy is waiting somewhere else....you have less energy left in yourself

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enervate ~ evaporate

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E=emergency Nervate=nerves Rushing nerves to the ER is a sign something bad happened...like a stroke..potentially paralyzing , weakening.

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Enervate: ener(ENERGY) + vate(evaporate) Ur energy is evaportaed, so u feel weak

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ENERgy VAcaTEd

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INNER WEIGHT- if your INNER WEIGHT is very high i.e. you are very fat then you get ENERVATED very soon.

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assume that ENER=ENERGY VATE=WAIT If You wait for a long time we lose our energy and WEAKEN

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ener(inner)+vate(weight) : if ur inner wt increases u feel weak....

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enervate = energy is being (v) ate by sunlight so he is become weak.

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enfranchise

Short Definition : admit to the rights of citizenship (especially the right to vote); CF. franchise

Definition
(verb) grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude
Synonyms : affranchise
Example Sentence
  • Slaves were enfranchised in the mid-19th century
Definition
(verb) grant voting rights
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for enfranchise

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en+franchise...a franchise is an official authority (to sell goods...or any other thngs)of a company.and every franchise boss has VOTING POWER in the company.origin-franch.means free, so freedom is nothing but voting power.

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Historically the French revolution addressed citizenship then these ideas spread. Look to FRANCH and remember the French citizenship and rights.

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if ur franchise of a company u have right to VOTE for its policies.freedom to vote being a franchise

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in IPL auctions respective team franchise's vote for a player with their bidding amount.. no other person has right to vote in this auction..

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engage

Short Definition : attract; employ; hire; pledge oneself; confront; fight; enter into confliction; interlock; lock together; participate; N. engagement: agreement to marry; arrangement to meet someone or to do something

Definition
(verb) carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
Synonyms : prosecute pursue
Example Sentence
  • She pursued many activities
  • They engaged in a discussion
Definition
(verb) consume all of one's attention or time
Synonyms : absorb engross occupy
Example Sentence
  • Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
Definition
(verb) engage or hire for work
Synonyms : employ hire
Example Sentence
  • They hired two new secretaries in the department
  • How many people has she employed?
Definition
(verb) ask to represent; of legal counsel
Example Sentence
  • I'm retaining a lawyer
Definition
(verb) give to in marriage
Synonyms : affiance betroth plight
Definition
(verb) get caught
Example Sentence
  • make sure the gear is engaged
Definition
(verb) carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
Synonyms : wage
Example Sentence
  • Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe
Definition
(verb) hire for work or assistance
Synonyms : enlist
Example Sentence
  • engage aid, help, services, or support
Definition
(verb) engage for service under a term of contract
Synonyms : charter hire lease rent take
Example Sentence
  • We took an apartment on a quiet street
  • Let's rent a car
  • Shall we take a guide in Rome?
Definition
(verb) keep engaged
Synonyms : lock mesh operate
Example Sentence
  • engaged the gears
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for engage

Remember engagementattract-> pledge->hire->confront a girl.

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The girl you HIRED as your PA is very CHARMING and ATTRACTIVE and hence you've decided to COMMIT to her by PLEDGING to be her husband at an ENGAGEMENT function.

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remind engagement,what qualities u want in ur partner CHARMING ATTRACTIVE AND FULL OF VIGOR.

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