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glutinous

Short Definition : sticky; viscous; gluey

Definition
(adj) having the sticky properties of an adhesive
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for glutinous

glutinous is pronounced as "gloot-n-uhs"...so it sounds like a glue (i.e gum) which is sticky or viscous

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sounds like a glue +tino(ALL THE THREE)+us…you have to paste all the three photographs on U.S visa form with STICKy GLUE……

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Gluten = starch = sticky

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rhymes with gluinous Glue means sticky. So glutinous means sticky

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glutton

Short Definition : someone who eats too much; ADJ. gluttonous: given to gluttony; greedy; CF. gluttony: habit of eating too much

Definition
(noun) a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess Definition
(noun) musteline mammal of northern Eurasia
Synonyms : gulo gulo wolverine
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for glutton

He is such a GLUTTON and eats so much that the BUTTONS on his shirt begin to pop out !

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glu(glue)to mutton ! so eats too much of mutton

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GLU+TON ... tons of glue is sticking to his stomach and so he looks like GLUTTON.

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A person who eats too much of mutton

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Glutton eats one ton mutton.

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gnarl

Short Definition : protruding knot on a tree; V.

Definition
(noun) something twisted and tight and swollen
Synonyms : knot
Example Sentence
  • their muscles stood out in knots
  • the old man's fists were two great gnarls
  • his stomach was in knots
Definition
(verb) twist into a state of deformity
Example Sentence
  • The wind has gnarled this old tree
Definition
(verb) make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
Synonyms : croak grumble murmur mutter
Example Sentence
  • she grumbles when she feels overworked
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gnarl

gnarl -- middle letters (nar)~ nara .. which people ties and makes knots

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gnarled

Short Definition : twisted

Definition
(adj) used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
Example Sentence
  • gnarled and knotted hands
  • a knobbed stick
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gnarled

When you say the word "GNARLED" very fast..(say it na).. you're tongue gets TWISTED..(It's a tongue Twister)

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"gnarled" sounds like "curled" as the curled hair are very much twisted "gnarled" means twisted

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gna(sugarcane ) nahi kha sakte as they are old

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when pronounced sounds like narled---nari(girl) are always TWISTED in nature, we cant understand them

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gnome

Short Definition : dwarf; underground spirit who guards treasure hoards

Definition
(noun) a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure
Synonyms : dwarf
Definition
(noun) a short pithy saying expressing a general truth
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gnome

Linux uses gnome hence it is small and lightweight.

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gome >>> a small earthworm.. it LIVES UNDERGROUND and PROTECTS the crops from small insects by eating them..

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gnome similar to kom(less)

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goad

Short Definition : urge on; drive with a goad; cause (someone) to do something by continued annoyance; Ex. They goaded him into doing it by saying he was a coward; N: sharp-pointed stick for driving cattle; stimulus; CF

Definition
(noun) a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
Synonyms : prod
Definition
(noun) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Example Sentence
  • the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
Definition
(verb) give heart or courage to
Synonyms : spur
Definition
(verb) urge with or as if with a goad Definition
(verb) stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
Synonyms : prick
Definition
(verb) goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
Synonyms : needle
Example Sentence
  • He needled her with his sarcastic remarks
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for goad

goad tells you to "GO And Do [it]"

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goad…sounds like god…..everyday when we pray…we always URGE to god ,to give us courage to face all the hurdles and obstacles in life.

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GOAd...Just think of GOA...This itself is enough to URGE or STIMULATE you to go there

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GOAD Looks like (Go+AND+Do) Urge on ---2nd meaning.

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i am not able to tolerate your GODU(goad).... urging

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GO+AheaD

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Goad sounds like GOD who give courage to face everything in life.

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goat ... bali ka bakra i.e you encourage someone to do but you have a hidden motive

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goad = 1. stick 2. drive A stick which drives a GOAT (goad) can be used to drive u also

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GOAD means SWEET in marathi. You urge ur guests to take some more sweets.

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GOAD -> GOAT + TOAD. Imagine little boys prodding a GOAT and a TOAD, the way little boys do with animals.

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GAADna(inter, push into ground)- for GAADna you have to GOAD.

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small child urge for "goad"

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GOD goading GOAT on ROAD.

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go:going ; ad:advertisement; if an advertisement is going on and on ,it urges you to buy the product

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remember it as go(Go)+ ahead(AD)....SO WE MOTIVATE

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Ravana was goading god, till he appeared.

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goad = girls are in road, thats why we are stimulate to follow them.

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gobble

Short Definition : eat very quickly

Definition
(noun) the characteristic sound made by a turkey cock Definition
(verb) eat hastily without proper chewing
Synonyms : bolt
Example Sentence
  • Don't bolt your food!
Definition
(verb) make a gurgling sound, characteristic of turkeys
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gobble

just like google....google search quickly...gobble eat very quickly

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Gob Gob kore khaoa.

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sounds like bubble..you become like bubble if you eat fast, noisily and greedily

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pepole says sara gud gobbar kar diya remember with "gud"

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gorge

Short Definition : stuff oneself (with food); glut; CF. gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful

Definition
(noun) a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it) Definition
(noun) a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
Synonyms : defile
Definition
(noun) the passage between the pharynx and the stomach 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
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gorge

gorge: eat too much disgorge: vomit

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remember a person GEORGE who always GORGES

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Gorgeous = Beautiful, ous = full of, so gorgeous = full of beauty. Remove 'ous' means not full of beauty = fatso = stuffed.

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Grand canyon looks gorgeous and contains narrow passes.

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gory

Short Definition : bloody; N. gore: blood (from a wound)

Definition
(adj) covered with blood
Synonyms : bloodstained
Example Sentence
  • a bloodstained shirt
  • a gory dagger
Definition
(adj) accompanied by bloodshed
Example Sentence
  • this bitter and sanguinary war
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gory

Gori(Mohammad) fought a lot of gory battles which caused great bloodshed.

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All the fight(blood) in history has happened because of women(GORI) only.

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GORI Ladki will by BLOODY....be careful!

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gory=face of gory looks red(bloody) due to white skin

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gory(gorii..fair girl..)..so a GORI GIRL MET an accident because of that she is covered with BLOOD

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gossamer

Short Definition : sheer; very light; like cobwebs; N: soft and sheer fabric; cobweb

Definition
(noun) a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture Definition
(noun) filaments from a web that was spun by a spider
Synonyms : cobweb
Definition
(adj) characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
Synonyms : ethereal
Example Sentence
  • this smallest and most ethereal of birds
  • gossamer shading through his playing
Definition
(adj) so thin as to transmit light
Example Sentence
  • a hat with a diaphanous veil
  • filmy wings of a moth
  • gauzy clouds of dandelion down
  • gossamer cobwebs
  • sheer silk stockings
  • transparent chiffon
  • vaporous silks
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gossamer

GO+SAMMER(summer) - we wear clothes of light fabric

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SOUNDS LIKE gussa..mar de yaar..gussa mat ho.....take things lightly....light lena sikho..yaar..that's how you advice your friend.

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One can relate the sound of GOSS in Gossamer to wire-guaze. Wherein thin, tenous wires are criss-crossed and wound

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We all look for places to go in summer. That's to have a very light period.

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Go Summer - cobwebs, delicate breezes, insincere summer love.

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Gauze worn in summer=Gossamer.

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G+OSSAMMA......ossamalives places with cobwebs around

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think of gossmari(de dish that is famous in karnataka),its a very light and delicate dish

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GOssamer : so thin as to allow light to GO thrrough it

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Gossamer material of dosa sambhar

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