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illusive

Short Definition : deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive

Definition
(adj) based on or having the nature of an illusion
Synonyms : illusory
Example Sentence
  • illusive hopes of finding a better job
  • Secret activities offer presidents the alluring but often illusory promise that they can achieve foreign policy goals without the bothersome debate and open decision that are staples of democracy
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for illusive

illu+sive just like ilu(i love u)+shiv ....so i deceive shiv bhagwan(god of hindus)by saying ilu.

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illusory

Short Definition : illusive; deceptive; not real

Definition
(adj) based on or having the nature of an illusion
Synonyms : illusive
Example Sentence
  • illusive hopes of finding a better job
  • Secret activities offer presidents the alluring but often illusory promise that they can achieve foreign policy goals without the bothersome debate and open decision that are staples of democracy
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for illusory

please dont day that you need a mnemonic for this one tooo...!!!!!!

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imbalance

Short Definition : lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion

Definition
(noun) a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium
Synonyms : instability unbalance
Example Sentence
  • a hormonal imbalance
Definition
(noun) (mathematics) a lack of symmetry
Synonyms : asymmetry dissymmetry

imbecility

Short Definition : weakness of mind; state of being an imbecile; N. imbecile: stupid person; fool

Definition
(noun) retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot Definition
(noun) a stupid mistake
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for imbecility

imbecility : break it up ... i am be(being) silly ... meaning silly , fool , stupid

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imbecilic : foolish in this word 'cili' hai read it as silly so a person who is silly or immatured.

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imbecility; lets break it im(bec) here bec= base imbe[cili]ty cili here is silly thus whose base or is silly is weak minded person

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I M bec(david beckam so shortly as bec) cili(silly).some one saying dat he is david beckam. we think he is stupid and talking silly.

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.just remember a person BEC. who is just a naive ,seeing a street dog and saying to his friend (i+m+bec +kill+eat+). hey man dnt u knw who am i , am bek just kill and eat it .

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IMBECILITY...that is I aM BASIcally SILLY(Weakness of mind)

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imbecility read as imbekility (begging-beacuse you are weak in mind)

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i am "bacci"...i am foolish...i only know that i can perish animal body..dont know the meaning of life....i am foolish.....weak mind

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Sounds like Imbalance...... from mind.

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Imbecility-i m back in city...and that was a stupid mistake

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imbibe

Short Definition : drink in

Definition
(verb) take in, also metaphorically
Example Sentence
  • The sponge absorbs water well
  • She drew strength from the minister's words
Definition
(verb) take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
Synonyms : assimilate
Definition
(verb) take in liquids
Synonyms : drink
Example Sentence
  • The patient must drink several liters each day
  • The children like to drink soda
Definition
(verb) receive into the mind and retain
Example Sentence
  • Imbibe ethical principles
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for imbibe

im+bibe...sounds like pipe...and u need a pipe to drink in sth...

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Replace b by p...you get impipe....when you take something in by pipe, you absorb,assimilate.....

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sounds like bribe... if you bribe someone they are abosrbed to your side...

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im+bibe bibe is like bibo (mineral water).

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In with pipe or straw.

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a new bearth takes his meal from boobs(bibe).of her mother.so inbibe means to drink.

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imbroglio

Short Definition : complicated situation (as in a play); painful or complex misunderstanding (as in a play); entanglement; confused mass (as of papers); V. embroil

Definition
(noun) an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation
Synonyms : embroilment
Definition
(noun) a very embarrassing misunderstanding
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for imbroglio

Imbroglio = I+M+bro+gigolo = I am brother of a gigolo (male prostitute).. which can be a very embarrassing or difficult situation.

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IM+brog(=frog)+lio(=lion). Suppose in a play, you have to choose between characters of frog and lion, you will be in a complicated situation.

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de broglie ... equation is very complicated to understand

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i m bro(ke) ... thats an complicated and embarassing situation..

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im+brog+loi..brog(BRAG)..AND IF U HAVE GOT A HABIT OF BRAGING ALOT, YOU ARE SURE TO CREATE A COMPLICATED SITUATION FOR U.........

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Imbroglio = I'm + broke + lie... A guy hears a false news and declares that he's broke. It is both embarassing as well as a misunderstanding Note: thanx to jahnavi

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im+b+rog+lio => you have taken a rog (rog lio) which is a complicated situation.

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The doctor got confused and asked "im brog liye ho !?!"

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I +M +BRO+GALILIO...I am a brother of galilio and after knowing this, it has become a very complicated situation and I M confused

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imbroglio means broil (broiler chicken)..painful and complex situation to be a broiler chicken.

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in bra gilo(gila- wet) if bra gets wet, it is embarrassing....

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read it as in + bro + gal. if you get a girl in between the bros, you get a confusing interpersonal situation.

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imbue

Short Definition : saturate(soak thoroughly); fill; Ex. imbue someone with feelings

Definition
(verb) spread or diffuse through
Example Sentence
  • An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
  • music penetrated the entire building
  • His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
Definition
(verb) fill, soak, or imbue totally
Synonyms : soak
Example Sentence
  • soak the bandage with disinfectant
Definition
(verb) suffuse with color
Synonyms : hue
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for imbue

very close to imbibe. imbibe means to drink. imbue means drink so thoroughly that you soak everything.

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imbue i m b(l)ue (color of water)= so in cartoon when some 1 soaked you in water u become blue and u say I M Blue

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nImbu(lemon)-be careful , peeling this nimbu uncarefully could Imbue ur shirt.

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imbue == NIMBU do not "saturate " your nimbu pani with lots of nimbu ,, it will taste bitter

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i m bue(beau)tat means beautiful girl, saturate me with ur love/sex

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ibue sounds like hue, hue means colour and the most important things in a photo are hue and saturation

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im+bue(bue sounds like hue)hue means saturation and color. so imbue means saturation.

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immaculate

Short Definition : spotless; flawless; absolutely clean

Definition
(adj) completely neat and clean
Example Sentence
  • the apartment was immaculate
  • in her immaculate white uniform
  • a spick-and-span kitchen
  • their spic red-visored caps
Definition
(adj) free from stain or blemish
Synonyms : undefiled
Definition
(adj) without fault or error
Synonyms : faultless impeccable
Example Sentence
  • faultless logic
  • speaks impeccable French
  • timing and technique were immaculate
  • an immaculate record
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for immaculate

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im'mac'ulate = having no 'mark' or stain

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immaculate-> I+MAC+LATE->i mac(apples products) thought the arive late into market,they are so clean and spotless(thy are sexy rite?)

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Immaculate - Im + Maculate - without macule (spots) Macule is a spot or area of discoloration of skin.... so immaculate is without macules.... spotless, clean,....

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immACUlate: remember ACCUrate

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Teacher asks a late comer student whois very flowless and spotless imma...(c)ku?late?

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mac laptops are im'mac'ulate

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i am accurate

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My mother is always late because she wants to make the house immaculate

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i m macho ... i am flawless

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im + mac ( mark ) = without any mak or spot i.e. spotless

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i m calculating using calci so my ans are flawless.....

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imminent

Short Definition : impending; near at hand

Definition
(adj) close in time; about to occur
Example Sentence
  • retribution is at hand
  • some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand
  • in imminent danger
  • his impending retirement
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for imminent

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imminent sounds similar to immediate. so imminent means about to occur immediately.

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im(min)ent , min is time.. relate this..

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Im MIN(ute) END(ent)..in the Minute end..meanin Las minute..!

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Imminent sounds like Eminent. Eminent (VIP) guests only arrive when the time for the inauguration of the show is VERY NEAR

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imminent means something which is coming to nearer or close. Now split it as i'm coming in a minute(coming close)

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Imminent sounds like in-minute. So something is going to happen in a minute immidiately.

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I am having a MINI sore in my ear.so I avoided it But when it became really painful I consulted an ENT at the LAST MINUTE Thus IMMINENT = MINI+ENT

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say the word really fast, it will sound like "in a minute"

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imminent-- any minute

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immobility

Short Definition : state of being immovable

Definition
(noun) remaining in place Definition
(noun) the quality of not moving
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for immobility

imm.mobility means not mobile means unmovable.

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