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mirage

Short Definition : unreal reflection; optical illusion

Definition
(noun) an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects Definition
(noun) something illusory and unattainable
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for mirage

MIRA..mirror ,and when we see ouselves in MIRROR we get to see our image in MIRROR ,which is nothing but UNREAL REFLECTION.

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mirage = mira destroy) + ge; To destroy like general electric company is unattainable & illusory.

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mire

Short Definition : entangle; stick in swampy ground; stick or sink in mire; N: bog; deep mud; Ex. sucked deeper into the mire

Definition
(noun) a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
Synonyms : morass quag quagmire slack
Definition
(noun) deep soft mud in water or slush
Synonyms : slop
Example Sentence
  • they waded through the slop
Definition
(noun) a difficulty or embarrassment that is hard to extricate yourself from
Example Sentence
  • the country is still trying to climb out of the mire left by its previous president
  • caught in the mire of poverty
Definition
(verb) entrap
Synonyms : entangle
Example Sentence
  • Our people should not be mired in the past
Definition
(verb) cause to get stuck as if in a mire
Synonyms : bog down
Example Sentence
  • The mud mired our cart
Definition
(verb) be unable to move further
Example Sentence
  • The car bogged down in the sand
Definition
(verb) soil with mud, muck, or mire
Synonyms : muck muck up mud
Example Sentence
  • The child mucked up his shirt while playing ball in the garden
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for mire

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Muddy Tyre might help us recall the meaning of Mire.

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It sounds like wire, imagine if there is a stack of wires, it will surely get entangled

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MIRE = MATH IS REALLY ENTANGLED..to solve

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mire is mayiru in tamil.. which means hair and is all entangled!!

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"admire" is to praise etc. whereas mire is the opposite i.e.slinging mud on someone

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I to my gf.."array dont just ADMIRE the scenes of the jungle ....dont u realise that our jeep has got stuck in a MIRE.....foolish girl must say...........................:D

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mire.in hindi MITTI(CLAY,MUD).myre MITTI bhara land or area.

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mirth

Short Definition : merriment; laughter

Definition
(noun) great merriment
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for mirth

mother at birth of her child is extreemely happy. this is how the word was made. mother at birth = mirth.

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just try to visualise the ramayan kind of scenes where the demons say "My Earth" [mi-rth] and laugh in a similar fashion.

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mirth sounds close to myth..which are usually unbelievable and hilarious and makes us laugh

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the best MIRTH I've had was when my wife gave BIRTH to my baby

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mithr.. friend .. merriment and laughter

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MIRTH=MARY+BIRTH. For Christians, the BIRTH of Christ to MARY is cause for MIRTH.

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mirth = Mother + birth; Mother has given the birth of a child so she is happy.

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misadventure

Short Definition : mischance; ill luck; Ex. death by misadventure

Definition
(noun) an instance of misfortune
Synonyms : mischance mishap
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for misadventure

means something like you go missing in an adventure!..its like a mishap!

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remember Adventitious=by chance from A list? mis adventure = missed chance

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misanthrope

Short Definition : one who hates mankind; misanthropist

Definition
(noun) someone who dislikes people in general
Synonyms : misanthropist
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for misanthrope

"misien"in greek means " to hate" and "anthropos" means "mankind" so misanthrope means one who hates mankind

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Ms.Anthrope hates all humans

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Mis-anthrope: miss anthro(pology) -study of human kind. Imagine saving the creatures of the universe, and leaving out humans. How dare you miss humanity ?!

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Misanthrope is opposite of philanthropist(is a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others,especially by donating money to good cause),BillGates is a philanthropist he used to donate his property by Bill&MelindaGateFoundatio

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anthropology = study of mankind..

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MISANTHROPE..its like dis..england batsmen graham THROPE hits evry bowler..dat means he HATES dem

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Think "Lycanthrope" because they hate humans and want to eat them

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anthropology..relating to mankind miss has a negative meaning( hit & miss) implies one who dislikes people

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misapprehension

Short Definition : error; misunderstanding; V. misapprehend

Definition
(noun) an understanding of something that is not correct
Example Sentence
  • he wasn't going to admit his mistake
  • make no mistake about his intentions
  • there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for misapprehension

apprehend means to understand..

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miscellaneous

Short Definition : made up of a variety of parts

Definition
(adj) consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
Example Sentence
  • an arrangement of assorted spring flowers
  • assorted sizes
  • miscellaneous accessories
  • a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music
  • a motley crew
  • sundry sciences commonly known as social
Definition
(adj) having many aspects
Example Sentence
  • a many-sided subject
  • a multifaceted undertaking
  • multifarious interests
  • the multifarious noise of a great city
  • a miscellaneous crowd
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for miscellaneous

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Misal(kolhapuri)....it is a mixture of various ingredients....

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miscellany

Short Definition : mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items

Definition
(noun) a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
Example Sentence
  • a great assortment of cars was on display
  • he had a variety of disorders
  • a veritable smorgasbord of religions
Definition
(noun) an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc.
Synonyms : florilegium garland
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for miscellany

Miscellany is similar to Miscellaneous which consists of the stuff that cannot be categorized into any specific area, essentially because it contains a mixture of various stuff.

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mischance

Short Definition : ill luck

Definition
(noun) an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
Synonyms : bad luck mishap
Example Sentence
  • if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all
Definition
(noun) an instance of misfortune
Synonyms : misadventure mishap
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for mischance

how would you feel if you miss a chance in modelling industry!

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mischief

Short Definition : behavior (of children) causing trouble with no serious harm; damage; harm; Ex. mischief to the crops; ADJ. mischievous: causing mischief; playfully troublesome

Definition
(noun) reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others Definition
(noun) the quality or nature of being harmful or evil
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