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finite

Short Definition : limited

Definition
(adj) bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent Definition
(adj) of verbs; relating to forms of the verb that are limited in time by a tense and (usually) show agreement with number and person

firebrand

Short Definition : piece of burning wood; hothead; troublemaker; person who stirs up trouble

Definition
(noun) a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
Synonyms : brand
Definition
(noun) someone who deliberately foments trouble
Example Sentence
  • she was the instigator of their quarrel
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for firebrand

People who start fires are firebrand.

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fire+brand...brand:band meaning person...so person who sets fire (trouble)

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if a worker working in a big brand causes a lot of trouble, he will be fired

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Brand Ambassadors Of Fire(Trouble,agony,etc..)..

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~fire+brand>people who start fire (trouble) are branded as firebrand

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brand means a symbol made on the body of crimnals, fire + fire=fire means again trouble

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fissure

Short Definition : crevice; crack

Definition
(noun) a long narrow depression in a surface
Synonyms : chap crack cranny crevice
Definition
(noun) a long narrow opening Definition
(noun) (anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes Definition
(verb) break into fissures or fine cracks
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fissure

fissure - fission, means split the nuclei- so a crack

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FISAL - there was crack on the road and main FISAL gaya due to that.

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fissure is like fis(h)+ure... fishes are narrow and long.. and they have crack like fins..

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fit

Short Definition : sudden outburst of an illness or feeling; convulsion caused by epilepsy

Definition
(noun) a display of bad temper
Synonyms : conniption scene tantrum
Example Sentence
  • he had a fit
  • she threw a tantrum
  • he made a scene
Definition
(noun) a sudden uncontrollable attack
Synonyms : convulsion paroxysm
Example Sentence
  • a paroxysm of giggling
  • a fit of coughing
  • convulsions of laughter
Definition
(noun) the manner in which something fits
Example Sentence
  • I admired the fit of her coat
Definition
(noun) a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
Synonyms : burst
Example Sentence
  • a burst of applause
  • a fit of housecleaning
Definition
(verb) be agreeable or acceptable to
Synonyms : accommodate suit
Example Sentence
  • This suits my needs
Definition
(verb) be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
Synonyms : go
Example Sentence
  • This piece won't fit into the puzzle
Definition
(verb) satisfy a condition or restriction
Synonyms : conform to meet
Example Sentence
  • Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
Definition
(verb) make fit
Example Sentence
  • fit a dress
  • He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out
Definition
(verb) insert or adjust several objects or people
Example Sentence
  • Can you fit the toy into the box?
  • This man can't fit himself into our work environment
Definition
(verb) be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Example Sentence
  • The two stories don't agree in many details
  • The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
  • The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
Definition
(verb) conform to some shape or size
Example Sentence
  • How does this shirt fit?
Definition
(verb) provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Synonyms : equip fit out outfit
Example Sentence
  • The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
Definition
(verb) make correspond or harmonize
Synonyms : match
Example Sentence
  • Match my sweater
Definition
(adj) meeting adequate standards for a purpose
Example Sentence
  • a fit subject for discussion
  • it is fit and proper that you be there
  • water fit to drink
  • fit for duty
  • do as you see fit to
Definition
(adj) (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
Synonyms : primed set
Example Sentence
  • in no fit state to continue
  • fit to drop
  • laughing fit to burst
  • she was fit to scream
  • primed for a fight
  • we are set to go at any time
Definition
(adj) physically and mentally sound or healthy
Example Sentence
  • felt relaxed and fit after their holiday
  • keeps fit with diet and exercise

fitful

Short Definition : spasmodic; intermittent; irregular

Definition
(adj) occurring in spells and often abruptly
Synonyms : spasmodic
Example Sentence
  • fitful bursts of energy
  • spasmodic rifle fire
Definition
(adj) intermittently stopping and starting
Synonyms : interrupted off-and-on
Example Sentence
  • fitful (or interrupted) sleep
  • off-and-on static
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fitful

I am fat and so trousers occasionally fit me fully. So its like sometimes yes and sometimes no.

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Think about someone getting fits.. he does that intermittent action. it comes all of a sudden

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if ur thing is fully fit ur pee will be fitful(stopping and starting)

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fit+ful = my trouser doesnt fit fuuly so it interrupt me while i am exercising ,,

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PitBull Singer. He sings only in the beginning or in the end of a song..

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my trousers are long fit fully till my stomach so it is irregular.

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fit of rage!

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fitful = When I will be fully fit then I will work full time, Now I am doing intermittently.

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flaccid

Short Definition : flabby; lacking firmness; weak; Ex. flaccid muscles

Definition
(adj) drooping without elasticity; wanting in stiffness
Example Sentence
  • a flaccid penis
Definition
(adj) out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
Synonyms : flabby soft
Example Sentence
  • he was too soft for the army
  • flabby around the middle
  • flaccid cheeks
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flaccid

sounds like flexi that is flexible

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faila(to spread)+ acid(accid)...so ven d acid spreads it ll corrode things nd ll make dem soft nd flexible.....

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flaccid = "flacci" <- fleshy you are so fleshy that you are flabby ,, :)

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who doesnt love flaccid breast ;) soft and weak

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Sounds like "placid" (calm)

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FLACCID == If you put Plastic in ACID it becomes weak, and loses firmness

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FLAt and FLAbby

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Flawed accid i.e. acid lacking in strength, vigor or energy. Acid which is not solid and firm

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flacid -> placid-> Dhilla

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your dick in flaccid state measures *** centimeters :P....

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flag(grow feeble)+acid=no longer strong(flaccid)

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flag

Short Definition : droop; grow feeble; decline in vigor or strength; ADJ. flagging; CF. unflagging

Definition
(noun) emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design Definition
(noun) a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
Synonyms : masthead
Definition
(noun) plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals Definition
(noun) a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
Synonyms : signal flag
Definition
(noun) flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
Synonyms : pin
Definition
(noun) stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
Synonyms : flagstone
Definition
(noun) a conspicuously marked or shaped tail Definition
(verb) communicate or signal with a flag Definition
(verb) provide with a flag
Example Sentence
  • Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately
Definition
(verb) droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
Synonyms : droop sag swag
Definition
(verb) decorate with flags
Example Sentence
  • the building was flagged for the holiday
Definition
(verb) become less intense
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flag

white flag is used to indicate surrender as in a war, a white flag is used to indicate acceptance of defeat. thus low in vigour, grow feeble

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flag rhymes with sag which means to droop or grow feeble

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flag sounds lyk slag n slag is a waste material...if u become WEAK then u r considered waste...!!!!

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flag = female + leg; If you attack by femal leg then you will be come worsen.

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flagrant

Short Definition : conspicuously wicked, bad, or offensive; blatant; outrageous

Definition
(adj) conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
Example Sentence
  • a crying shame
  • an egregious lie
  • flagrant violation of human rights
  • a glaring error
  • gross ineptitude
  • gross injustice
  • rank treachery
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flagrant

flag + rent --renting the national flag!(No offense meant) It is shocking & scandalous.

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"flagrant"-split into 'flag'+'rant'. Flag(v) means slow down & rant meant irritated. Therefore when one start weakening they rant and become offensive.

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lag + rant --running over the national flag!(No offense meant) It is bad or offensive.

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flail

Short Definition : beat with or as if with a flail; move wildly; thresh grain by hand; strike or slap; toss about; N: threshing tool consisting of a stick swinging from the end of a long handle

Definition
(noun) an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing Definition
(verb) give a thrashing to; beat hard
Synonyms : lam thrash thresh
Definition
(verb) move like a flail; thresh about
Synonyms : thresh
Example Sentence
  • Her arms were flailing
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flail

flail rhymes with fail....if a child fails in his exams, he is beaten hardlyyyy by his parents.

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flail sounds like jail. in jail the criminals were bashed by the police to get the truth. slap, strike.

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"fail+ail" so same as above... the child failed.. n den ailed by his parents... they slapped him...

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flair

Short Definition : talent

Definition
(noun) a natural talent
Synonyms : genius
Example Sentence
  • he has a flair for mathematics
  • he has a genius for interior decorating
Definition
(noun) distinctive and stylish elegance
Synonyms : dash elan panache style
Example Sentence
  • he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer
Definition
(noun) a shape that spreads outward
Synonyms : flare
Example Sentence
  • the skirt had a wide flare
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for flair

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Tony Blair has no flair.

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"Flair" = remember the pen company "flair" ,, 'talented' students write with flair pens

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ric flair is talented wrestler

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flair-- f(l)air- so if u r once fair and so u try to maintain the same old fairness, u need to have talent to save your colour yourself

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sounds like solar flair which is a distinctive quality possessed by sun -> Talent and its a style how sun does its work.

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