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ingrained

Short Definition : deeply established; firmly rooted; Ex. ingrained dirt/prejudice

Definition
(adj) (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
Example Sentence
  • deep-rooted prejudice
  • deep-seated differences of opinion
  • implanted convictions
  • ingrained habits of a lifetime
  • a deeply planted need
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if we divide this into three parts...in+grain+ed....we see that middle part...grain....which is the seed of a food plant,,,and we know that food plant is always deeply rooted in the soil before it matures and devlop seeds.

like wise ingrained habits are also deeply rootedand its difficult to change them untill strict action is not taken.

GRAIN-sowed deep IN the soil,completely so-deep rooted

ingrate

Short Definition : ungrateful person (not expressing thanks)

Definition
(noun) a person who shows no gratitude
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ingrate: antonym of grateful

In latin 'in' stands for not.that is how in~grate = not gratefull;thankless

ingrate, sounds close to ungreat... so an ingrate person is an ungreat person

ingrate=ing+rate INGvisya bank does not show any gratuity in charging to interest on ur credit card and hence ingrate=showing no gratuity

ingratiate

Short Definition : become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss

Definition
(verb) gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
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ingratiate, take the word as intake of gratitude....so you do something to gain gratitude of others

INGRATIATE ~ in + grat(sounds like GREET) + ate (EAT) ... so when you greet somebody with both the hands and give something to eat......why do you do that ...you try to gain their favour .

IN+GRADUATE...In graduation state you get favor of people because you are educated and all and all that crap.....

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ingratiate->in "great""ate"..you say the guy is great and offer some food to eat..you do this so that he likes you

IN+GRACE

in gratify , make someone great.

In(deep)+gratification when you do excessive gratification of somebody, that is in order to gain favor.

inherent

Short Definition : firmly established by nature or habit; intrinsic

Definition
(adj) existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
Example Sentence
  • the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity
  • a constitutional inability to tell the truth
Definition
(adj) in the nature of something though not readily apparent
Synonyms : implicit in underlying
Example Sentence
  • shortcomings inherent in our approach
  • an underlying meaning
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for inherent

in+ here

in heredity: habit that came as heredity...

In heart.

inhibit

Short Definition : restrain; prohibit; retard or prevent; N. inhibition

Definition
(verb) to put down by force or authority
Example Sentence
  • suppress a nascent uprising
  • stamp down on littering
  • conquer one's desires
Definition
(verb) limit the range or extent of
Example Sentence
  • Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs
Definition
(verb) limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
Example Sentence
  • inhibit the action of the enzyme
  • inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction
Definition
(verb) control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
Synonyms : bottle up suppress
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'Prohibit' means forbade someone to do anything. 'Inhibit' means to make obstacle in doing something

In(not)+hibit(habit) == don't make smoking as your habit , try to "restrain" or "prevent" yourself from it ,

Smoking is PROHIBITED here.... Inspite of that u smoke, police will come and INHIBIT you from smoking.

if u have fever and doctor comes to give injection & u dont like taking it u try to inhibit taking injection

Try to inhibit from habits such as smoking.

Imagine a cave, when you go in, he will bit(e) you.. so in-hi-bit prevents you from getting in

inhibited

Short Definition : (of a person) unable to express what one really feels

Definition
(adj) held back or restrained or prevented
Example Sentence
  • in certain conditions previously inhibited conditioned reactions can reappear

inimical

Short Definition : (of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy

Definition
(adj) not friendly
Synonyms : unfriendly
Example Sentence
  • an unfriendly act of aggression
  • an inimical critic
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inimi=enemy, and enemies cause damage. So inimical means something damaging.

INIMICAL ~ inimi (sounds like ENEMY) + cal; Enemies are HOSTILE and of-course UNFRIENDLY.

amicable another GRE word meaning "FRIENDLY" and ini(NOT) aMICAbLe meaning "UNFRIENDLY" or "NOT FRIENDLY" .

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inimical reminds us of mimical.We sometimes mimic others in good humour. Inimical thus means something that shouldnt/cannot be mimicked.Unfriendly,Hostile

etymologically speaking, Inimical consists of "In(Opposite)"+"Amicus(Friend)";hence, not friendly. Remember the word "Amigo" in Spanish language means Friend

In+Mica, Mica the singer is unfriendly to Rakhi Sawant.

I all him to stage but he is doing inim i.e yes or no.

Interdict= inter (enter) + dic (dictionary) + t(turn).not entered turn in another way.

Predilection = pre + dile _ election; i.e if u donot give previously the election will not held.

inimical: "Enemy Kal" harmful ho sakta hai...

inimitable

Short Definition : matchless; not able to be imitated

Definition
(adj) defying imitation; matchless
Example Sentence
  • an inimitable style
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imitable= which can be imitated or copied in-imitable =which cannot be imitated

he is the only matchless guy to invite his -enemy- to his -table- for dinner

inimi,mimicry u know that.so something that can not bebe mimicured,or having his own way of expressing.

iniquitous

Short Definition : wicked; immoral; unrighteous; N. iniquity; Ex. den of iniquity

Definition
(adj) characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
Synonyms : sinful ungodly
Example Sentence
  • iniquitous deeds
  • he said it was sinful to wear lipstick
  • ungodly acts
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for iniquitous

Iniquitous:this sounds like in quit us We should quit those habits, virtues that are bad. Thus inquitous = wicked.

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INIQUITOUS ~ IN + Equity; in + equity -> not treating everyone equally (which is considered as INIQUITOUS or sinful act)

Iniquitous….. in(BAD)+ quit+ us… BAD HABITS OR VIRTUES IN US……SHOULD BE QUITED……Thus inquitous = wicked.

equity or iquity means fairness.. therefore iniquitous means unfair or wicked.

initiate

Short Definition : begin; originate; receive into a group; introduce to a new field or activity; Ex. initiate someone into the mysteries of a secret religion; N: one who has been initiated

Definition
(noun) someone new to a field or activity
Synonyms : beginner novice tiro tyro
Definition
(noun) someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field Definition
(noun) people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
Synonyms : enlightened
Example Sentence
  • it is very familiar to the initiate
Definition
(verb) bring into being
Synonyms : originate start
Example Sentence
  • He initiated a new program
  • Start a foundation
Definition
(verb) take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
Synonyms : pioneer
Example Sentence
  • This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants
Definition
(verb) accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
Synonyms : induct
Example Sentence
  • African men are initiated when they reach puberty
Definition
(verb) bring up a topic for discussion
Synonyms : broach
Definition
(verb) set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
Synonyms : lead up
Example Sentence
  • Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II
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