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glib

Short Definition : fluent (with insincerity or superficiality); facile; slick

Definition
(adj) marked by lack of intellectual depth
Example Sentence
  • glib generalizations
  • a glib response to a complex question
Definition
(adj) having only superficial plausibility
Synonyms : pat slick
Example Sentence
  • glib promises
  • a slick commercial
Definition
(adj) artfully persuasive in speech
Example Sentence
  • a glib tongue
  • a smooth-tongued hypocrite
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for glib

glib sounds like Ghalib..his shayeri was slick and fluent.

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someone who doesn't go to lib(glib) lacks intellectual depth

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GLIB -> GLABROUS. GLABROUS means smooth. GLIB means smooth-tongued.

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g:gafadi ; lib:lip;a person who is gafadi can speak well and fluent but lacks sincerity

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good ad-lib

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in general we say... if u SPEAK SO FAST u glub(glib) the words

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Glib--> G is always live.

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'glib,' like a 'bib.' Only caring about superficial things (how you look), lacking in depth.

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glimmer

Short Definition : shine erratically; twinkle; N: dim or unsteady light; faint indication; Ex. glimmer of hope

Definition
(noun) a flash of light (especially reflected light)
Synonyms : gleam gleaming
Definition
(noun) a slight suggestion or vague understanding
Example Sentence
  • he had no inkling what was about to happen
Definition
(verb) shine brightly, like a star or a light
Synonyms : gleam
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for glimmer

opposite of dimmer

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sounds like glamour = those who have glamoure , their faces shine

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sounds similiar to shimmer , hence could be remembered as shine

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glimmer sounds lyk glamour which shine erratically

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glimmer,glimmeing,tim tim karke jalna.means erraticallt twinkin.

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glitter

Short Definition : shine brightly with flashing points of light; Ex. glittering diamond ring; N: sparkling light; attractiveness; glamor; Ex. glitter of the sun on the waves

Definition
(noun) the quality of shining with a bright reflected light Definition
(noun) the occurrence of a small flash or spark
Synonyms : coruscation sparkle
Definition
(verb) be shiny, as if wet
Synonyms : gleam glint glisten shine
Example Sentence
  • His eyes were glistening

gloat

Short Definition : express evil satisfaction; look at or think about with evil satisfaction; view malevolently; Ex. The thief gloated over the stolen jewels.

Definition
(noun) malicious satisfaction
Synonyms : glee gloating
Definition
(verb) dwell on with satisfaction
Synonyms : crow triumph
Definition
(verb) gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gloat

g+loat....LOOT...so think of dacoits who express their evil satisfaction after looting houses of people.

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Ignorant people kill goat and gloat at it.

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g(gay=happy)+loat(when sm1 looted) evil satisfied

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Gloat->Is like a fat goat(gluttonous goat) and the butcher is gazing at it with immense satisfaction which can be called as Malicious.

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gloat : is malicious satisfaction now consider u r going in boat and 1 aadmine aap ko upser pani me dhake diya and he laughed with gloat

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gloat,has has kar lot lagana dusro ki unsucess par.which is very unpleasent.

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gloat sounds like loath which is unwilling to do smthng.. "when u loath u gloat"

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gloss

Short Definition : brief explanation note or translation of a difficult expression; V.

Definition
(noun) an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
Synonyms : rubric
Definition
(noun) an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
Synonyms : glossary
Definition
(noun) the property of being smooth and shiny Definition
(noun) an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
Synonyms : color colour semblance
Example Sentence
  • he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity
  • he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction
  • the situation soon took on a different color
Definition
(verb) give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing Definition
(verb) provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
Synonyms : annotate comment
Example Sentence
  • He annotated on what his teacher had written
Definition
(verb) provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase Definition
(verb) give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
Synonyms : color colour
Example Sentence
  • color a lie
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gloss

Glossary on last pages of a book is a gloss of technical terms.

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glossary

Short Definition : brief explanation of words used in the text

Definition
(noun) an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
Synonyms : gloss

glossy

Short Definition : smooth and shining; N. gloss: shiny brightness on a surface; superficially attractive appearance; Ex. gloss of good manners

Definition
(noun) a magazine printed on good quality paper
Synonyms : slick slick magazine
Definition
(noun) a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper Definition
(adj) (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers
Synonyms : calendered
Example Sentence
  • calendered paper
  • glossy paper
Definition
(adj) reflecting light
Example Sentence
  • glistening bodies of swimmers
  • the horse's glossy coat
  • lustrous auburn hair
  • saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet
  • shining white enamel
Definition
(adj) superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense
Synonyms : showy
Example Sentence
  • a glossy TV series
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for glossy

remember lip gloss....it gives a shiny appearance to the lips

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glossy....sounds like glass....glases have smooth surface , and shine very much....which gives a atractive appereance.

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glow

Short Definition : shine brightly without a flame (as of eyes or metals); show redness and heat (in the face) after hard work or because of strong feelings; N: light produced by a heated body; brilliance of a color

Definition
(noun) an alert and refreshed state
Synonyms : freshness
Definition
(noun) light from nonthermal sources
Synonyms : luminescence
Definition
(noun) the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
Synonyms : incandescence
Definition
(noun) a feeling of considerable warmth
Example Sentence
  • the glow of new love
  • a glow of regret
Definition
(noun) a steady even light without flames Definition
(noun) the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
Synonyms : glowing radiance
Definition
(noun) an appearance of reflected light
Synonyms : gleam gleaming lambency
Definition
(verb) emit a steady even light without flames
Example Sentence
  • The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden
Definition
(verb) have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
Synonyms : beam radiate shine
Example Sentence
  • Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna
Definition
(verb) shine intensely, as if with heat
Synonyms : burn
Example Sentence
  • The coals were glowing in the dark
  • The candles were burning
Definition
(verb) be exuberant or high-spirited
Example Sentence
  • Make the people's hearts glow
Definition
(verb) experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
Synonyms : beam radiate shine
Example Sentence
  • She was beaming with joy
  • Her face radiated with happiness

glower

Short Definition : scowl; glare; look or stare angrily

Definition
(noun) an angry stare
Synonyms : glare
Definition
(verb) look at with a fixed gaze
Synonyms : glare
Example Sentence
  • The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her
Definition
(verb) look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
Synonyms : frown lour lower
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for glower

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Gulshan Grover- stared angrily at the hero.

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when someone LOWER u ten u stare anGrily at them

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girl glowers, give flowers

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When your Girlfried bends somewhat lower to pick something from ground and someone is staring at her, what will be your reaction ???

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GLOWER :: Girl LOVER. Your Girl Lover. Always angry.

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GLARE + SCOWL = GLOWER

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Daddy glowered when he got lower marks.

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flower =happy, glower=angry/unhappy

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glut

Short Definition : overstock; fill beyond capacity (with food); fill to excess; N: oversupply

Definition
(noun) the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall
Synonyms : oversupply surfeit
Definition
(verb) overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
Example Sentence
  • She stuffed herself at the dinner
  • The kids binged on ice cream
Definition
(verb) supply with an excess of
Synonyms : flood oversupply
Example Sentence
  • flood the market with tennis shoes
  • Glut the country with cheap imports from the Orient
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for glut

glut=Gain a Lot..excess

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sounds like "gale tak" means food gale tak aa gaya hai...filled beyond capacity.

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Like if there is sth, sum discount,or a sale for surplus clothes..There becomes a lut(loot) for the clothes!

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when u have G(L)UTs u oversupply ur expressions

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remember GLUTtony means execess eating/drinking

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root is Glut --- gluttonous which means eating in excess, so GLUT means EXCESS OF SOMETHING

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parents Give Lot of lUv To their children.

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