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grandiose

Short Definition : affectedly grand; pretentious; high-flown; ridiculously exaggerated; impressive; great in size or scope; grand; Ex. grandiose ideas

Definition
(adj) impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval Definition
(adj) affectedly genteel
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grand+iose(..pose), people who give POSE (show off) are usually reffered to grandiose persons

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Grandiose=Grand+Expose. Think of it as IMPRESSIVELY HUGE assets which are RIDICULOUSLY EXAGGERATED but they are fake, she is PRETENTIOUS. ;) couldn't think of anything else :P

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granulate

Short Definition : form into grains or granules; N. granule: grain or particle

Definition
(verb) form into grains
Synonyms : grain
Definition
(verb) become granular
Synonyms : grain
Definition
(verb) form granulating tissue
Example Sentence
  • wounds and ulcers can granulate

graphic

Short Definition : pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described

Definition
(noun) an image that is generated by a computer
Synonyms : computer graphic
Definition
(adj) written or drawn or engraved
Synonyms : graphical in writing
Example Sentence
  • graphic symbols
Definition
(adj) describing nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail
Example Sentence
  • graphic sexual scenes
Definition
(adj) of or relating to the graphic arts
Example Sentence
  • the etchings, drypoints, lithographs, and engravings which together form his graphic work
Definition
(adj) relating to or presented by a graph
Synonyms : graphical
Example Sentence
  • a graphic presentation of the data
Definition
(adj) evoking lifelike images within the mind
Synonyms : lifelike pictorial vivid
Example Sentence
  • pictorial poetry and prose
  • graphic accounts of battle
  • a lifelike portrait
  • a vivid description
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for graphic

graphic

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graphite

Short Definition : black form of carbon used in lead pencils

Definition
(noun) used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
Synonyms : black lead plumbago

grapple

Short Definition : wrestle; come to grips with; take hold of and struggle with; Ex. grapple with the burglar

Definition
(noun) a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope Definition
(noun) a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
Synonyms : clamshell
Definition
(noun) the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
Example Sentence
  • they had a fierce wrestle
  • we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully
Definition
(verb) come to terms with
Example Sentence
  • We got by on just a gallon of gas
  • They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
Definition
(verb) to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
Synonyms : grip
Example Sentence
  • the two men grappled with each other for several minutes
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for grapple

this when pronounced together..sounds like grapes and apples...so a fox STRUGGLING TO eat grapes and apple....

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gRAPplE...concentrate on de capped letters.when someone tries to rape a girl,she grapples with the rapist

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grapple->if you follow wwe..ders a guy called carlito who eats apple generally and spits it on d opponent..

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grapple ~ grab + apple : the two men grappled with each other for several minutes to GRAB the APPLE

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Grumpy apple fan always WRESTLE with others over superiority.

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grate

Short Definition : make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred by rubbing against a rough surface; Ex. grated cheese N: framework of metal bars to hold fuel in a fireplace

Definition
(noun) a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
Synonyms : grating
Definition
(noun) a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something Definition
(noun) a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
Synonyms : grating
Definition
(verb) furnish with a grate
Example Sentence
  • a grated fireplace
Definition
(verb) gnaw into; make resentful or angry
Synonyms : eat into fret rankle
Example Sentence
  • The injustice rankled her
  • his resentment festered
Definition
(verb) reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
Example Sentence
  • grate carrots and onions
  • grate nutmeg
Definition
(verb) make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
Synonyms : grind
Example Sentence
  • grate one's teeth in anger
Definition
(verb) scratch repeatedly
Synonyms : scrape
Example Sentence
  • The cat scraped at the armchair
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for grate

( when u win any compitetion then ppl say the word.. "GREAT." which is grate.. they actually shout out loud.. making an harsh noice..)

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the old GATE makes a GRATE sound every time it is opened and shut.

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great rock songs always have an harsh and unpleasant effect on someone who loves peacful music...

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Sounds like "crate" which is a large box to hold things.

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gratify

Short Definition : please; satisfy; Ex. gratify a desire

Definition
(verb) make happy or satisfied
Synonyms : satisfy
Definition
(verb) yield (to); give satisfaction to
Synonyms : indulge pander
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gratify

it would be really GREAT IF I bring a score above 1400 in GRE and I'll be able to please the top notch universities...

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Gratify => Ratify means satisfy.

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feeling great means setisfy

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gratis

Short Definition : free; without charge; ADJ.

Definition
(adj) costing nothing
Example Sentence
  • complimentary tickets
  • free admission
Definition
(adv) without payment
Example Sentence
  • I'll give you this gratis
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gratis

ex-gratia: as a favor : done by government when someone dies of train or public accident.Gratis=free but without that accident happening,just for ur gratification.Gratuity iis also free,for service provided =TIP.

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g+rat+is => rat is free

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gratis= grant + is , grant from govt. is free

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read last three words "tis" as "tip " so tip always given freely

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Great Ass....If an ass is available for free its great

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in swedish language gratis also means free.

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grate+this coconut then you will be free.

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gratuitous

Short Definition : given freely; unwarranted; uncalled for; done without good reason; Ex. gratuitous comment

Definition
(adj) without cause
Example Sentence
  • a gratuitous insult
Definition
(adj) costing nothing
Example Sentence
  • complimentary tickets
  • free admission
Definition
(adj) unnecessary and unwarranted
Synonyms : needless uncalled-for
Example Sentence
  • a strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gratuitous

GRE tution is not necessary.It's about common sense :P

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remember gratuity which is given freely to employee if they complete 5 yrs. or so in the company.

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'Gratitude' is can not be measured. It is costless.

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if someone tells you your graduate tuition is free, it would be uncalled for

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gratitude means the quality of being thankful, graceful, .. to be gratitude is expressed free of charge, so GRATUITOUS means given or free of charge

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if we have gratitude towards someone, then we do anything for them free or without great reason..

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GRE tuition from mnemonic dictionary is free

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Great Ass....If an ass is available for free its great

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gratuity

Short Definition : n. money given to sb who has done one a service; tip ;

Definition
(noun) a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) Definition
(noun) an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for gratuity

"how 'grateful' of you!" you say this after having a tip..

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wen a person is graduated from his job,he gets his gratuity

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raja log gratuity dete thy ....

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gratuity means the great uet reward scholarships

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