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invalid

Short Definition : one incapacitated(disabled) by a chronic illness; ADJ: incapacitated by illness; not valid; null; V: allow to leave (a military force) because of ill-health

Definition
(noun) someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
Synonyms : shut-in
Definition
(verb) force to retire, remove from active duty, as of firemen Definition
(verb) injure permanently
Example Sentence
  • He was disabled in a car accident
Definition
(adj) having no cogency or legal force
Example Sentence
  • invalid reasoning
  • an invalid driver's license
Definition
(adj) no longer valid
Example Sentence
  • the license is invalid

invalidate

Short Definition : weaken; destroy; make invalid; nullify

Definition
(verb) declare invalid
Example Sentence
  • The contract was annulled
  • void a plea
Definition
(verb) make invalid for use
Synonyms : cancel
Example Sentence
  • cancel cheques or tickets
Definition
(verb) show to be invalid
Synonyms : nullify
Definition
(verb) take away the legal force of or render ineffective
Synonyms : vitiate void
Example Sentence
  • invalidate a contract

invective

Short Definition : abuse

Definition
(noun) abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
Synonyms : vitriol vituperation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for invective

ENVY + ACTIVE or Active jealousy can cause you to ABUSE the other person.

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divide it like..invi+ctive..invi(sounds like envy)+active...well an active envy..who doesnt want to see you sucessful...such a person wil try all ways to bring you down..hence he will use abusive and venomous langauge..to express his ill will for you

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INVECTIVE(abusive) --> INjECTIVE(causing pain) --> INVECTIVE is INjECTIVE

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basically derived from invectus...means to attack with words....

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A VECTOR pointing towards u and abusing.. lolz

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remember VECTOR transmits germs and causes diseases. so its harmful, painful. similarly invective is a abusive language passed to you which causes pain

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injection lagaya ... gali di .. abuse

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rhymes with convictive -> konvict -> AKON -> uses abusive language in his songs as I wanna F* you...

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His insult was like the bite of an INSECT.

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Invective = infective languge

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Injurious Verbal Attack to Us=Invectus

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fuck you all ! is invective sentence

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inveigh

Short Definition : denounce; utter censure or invective; Ex. inveigh against the evils of drink

Definition
(verb) complain bitterly
Synonyms : rail
Definition
(verb) speak against in an impassioned manner
Synonyms : declaim
Example Sentence
  • he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for inveigh

its pronunciation is similar to envy...if u envy someone u *utter invectives* about that person

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veigh sounds like weigh... a person passionate about their weight would protest and complain if they were overweight

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INVEIGH -> VEIN. When I get angry and impassioned, the VEINS in my neck enlarge.

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sounds like in+league.. with the same meaning

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someone in vain always inveigh (denounce) against others...

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Inveigh: Veigh sounds like Weigh. In-Veigh (In-Weigh). Weighing in on an issue connotes speaking with passion about/against that issue.

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rhymes with dismayed: dismayed with the verbal attack on my character

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sounds weigh >>> means in marathi halka bhari dharna.. mhanje takun bolana kunala..

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inveigle

Short Definition : deceive; lead astray by deception; wheedle(cajole); Ex. inveigle her into joining the club; CF. interest dishonestly

Definition
(verb) influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
Example Sentence
  • He palavered her into going along
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for inveigle

inveigle sounds like in veil. SO something that is concealed by a veil. Outward appearances are sometimes deceptive.

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there's a damsel IN veil(VEIGLE)...in burkha may be... and u r *urging* her to have a look at her beautiful face but your actual intention is to have a look at something else (*that's your guile*)

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Inveigle- envy+girl..when u envy her u think of teaching her a lesson by luring her n finaly deceiving her..

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To inveigle/cajole the beautiful girl in veil to show up her face.

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A Beg-al is invei-gle when he wants some-thing from-you

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INVEIGLE: Sounds like two words. INVade and GoaL (INVA-GOAL). Thus, when you Invade someone's Goals; you have Influenced or urged them to do yours/another's by deception or flattery.

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sounds like "eagle"... loook at the eagle it is trying to cajole TARZAN

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in way (invei) your gal (gle) tries to lead you astray to buy her a diamond necklace

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inv+eigble....relate inv to invisible ...we can deceive ny one by being invisible...

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I will let no stranger INto my VEhicLE while I'm having a meal. No one will inveigle my vehicle.

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Inveigle sounds like Smeagol, and in LOTR, Gollum/Smeagle is somewhat of an inveigler.

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inveigle the invigilator does not let you cheat

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inverse

Short Definition : opposite

Definition
(noun) something inverted in sequence or character or effect
Synonyms : opposite
Example Sentence
  • when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse
Definition
(adj) reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
Synonyms : reverse
Definition
(adj) opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
Example Sentence
  • a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases)

invert

Short Definition : turn upside down or inside out; reverse the position or condition of

Definition
(verb) make an inversion (in a musical composition)
Example Sentence
  • here the theme is inverted
Definition
(verb) reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
Synonyms : reverse
Example Sentence
  • when forming a question, invert the subject and the verb
Definition
(verb) turn inside out or upside down
Synonyms : reverse turn back

inveterate

Short Definition : deep-rooted; habitual; CF. grow old

Definition
(adj) habitual
Synonyms : chronic
Example Sentence
  • a chronic smoker
Definition
(adv) in a habitual and longstanding manner
Synonyms : chronically
Example Sentence
  • smoking chronically
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for inveterate

In this word. we have a root ie.. veter--that have lasted a long time and seem likely to continue. This itself gives an idea of the meaning.

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World war II veterans. veter is a root which means for a long time

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in + veter (water) + ate -> even in water (flood) a deeply rooted tree will stand still...

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Inveterate = in wet(vet) ra tea tagudam...its a habitual, deeply rooted, firmly established thing to have when the climate is wet..

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He had the habit of collecting information about different animals and he chose to study vet (veterinary) as his professional course.

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invert + rate >>> yane jab koi shopkeeper ya koi bhaji wala rate bolata hai, tab womens ko AADAT(habitual) hoti hai bhaav karne ki

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Inveterate = In + better + ate; He ated in good manner so he will lasting long.

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These veteran smokers are inveterate smokers

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invidious

Short Definition : designed to create ill will or envy; tending to rouse ill will or envy; Ex. invidious comparison

Definition
(adj) containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
Synonyms : discriminatory
Example Sentence
  • discriminatory attitudes and practices
  • invidious comparisons
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for invidious

invi seems like "envy" check the meaning of envy and you will understand the mnemonic

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focus on word in+VIDIO.....when tahalaka showed a VIDIO of few tainted ministers , it ROUSED ILLWILL in the whole country.

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sounds like "hiddeous" to arouse envy or ill will or discriminate against others

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INVIDIOUS OR ENVIOUS...creating envy or ill-will among people.

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INVIDIOUS=ENVIOUS+DEVIOUS = Deviously Envious.

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INdian videos(vidio) are discriminated in US(us) as they envy Indians

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envy + videos >>> show videos provoking envy feeling..

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invincible

Short Definition : unconquerable

Definition
(adj) incapable of being overcome or subdued
Example Sentence
  • an invincible army
  • her invincible spirit
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for invincible

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In + Vin(Win) + cible: Read vin as win. Jise win nahi kiya ja sake (= unconquerable), is invincible .

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It remembers me of the great artist Vinci and we all noe his arts can't be conquered. so unconquerable.

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Another one : In-Vinci-Ble. Vinci from Da-Vinci-Code sounds somewhat similar to unconquerable !!

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