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onerous

Short Definition : burdensome

Definition
(adj) not easily borne; wearing
Synonyms : burdensome taxing
Example Sentence
  • the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return
  • my duties weren't onerous; I only had to greet the guests
  • a taxing schedule
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for onerous

it sounds like on+er+us..that is ONUS.. when something is ON US ..we feel burdensome

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Onerous= one+rous. If u assign much work on ONE person it will be ONErous for him

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onerous....can be associated wid owners on us...who r trouble some

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onerous = sound like owner = when they come to collect the rent you feel always burdensome.

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one-rassi.. a lot of things hanging from one string.. so becomes burdensome..

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This sounds like generous.... Which is not easy!!!

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The asses complain: "Our OWNER always put burden on US."

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OWNED US - like losing badly in a game of basketball

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Owner are burden Us

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one-rous in hindi one is 'ek' rous sounds like rasta i.e a path.. so dere is only " ek rasta" means one way out of difficult situation and it requires lot of effort bcoz its very tough....

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The burden is tied ON OUR ASS.

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Owner(PM) will be on us if we dont complete the assigned task in time. We may nt have completed bcoz it requires much effort and is difficult.

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think as owner.. becoming an owner is a difficult task and involves more effort

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onomatopoeia

Short Definition : words formed in imitation of natural sounds

Definition
(noun) using words that imitate the sound they denote
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for onomatopoeia

oh no maa! top(cannon in hindi) fire aaya : dishdhambush

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oh no maa...mei top aaya..."yahoo" "hurray" "yipee"...!!!

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On+mat+o+piepe and saying yahooo

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onslaught

Short Definition : vicious assault; fierce attack; Ex. unexpected onslaught of the enemy

Definition
(noun) a sudden and severe onset of trouble Definition
(noun) (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
Synonyms : attack onrush onset
Example Sentence
  • the attack began at dawn
Definition
(noun) the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
Example Sentence
  • a barrage of questions
  • a bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for onslaught

onslaught...divide it like..on+slaught(ER)...SO if you slaughter somebody or something on the spot..YOU ARE FIERCELY ATTCKING THEM.

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it is taken from..on+slaught...is derived from slēan means to strike ..so strike sombody with a knife...means to kill or fiercely atcking.

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If u have played unreal 2004 u would know it has a gametype ONSLAUGHT meaning a violent attack

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Onslaught of a slaughterer

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onus

Short Definition : burden; responsibility

Definition
(noun) an onerous or difficult concern
Example Sentence
  • the burden of responsibility
  • that's a load off my mind
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for onus

ON-US you are ON US ie. you are a BURDEN on me.

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The patient cut his nas, onus is on the nurse

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Onus also means "blame". Remember whatever wrong happens in this world the BLAME GOES ON U.S(United States). Blame = onUS(onus)

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onus sounds like owner.. he is always responsible

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ooze

Short Definition : (of a thick liquid) pass or flow slowly; N: mud or thick liquid as at the bottom of a river

Definition
(noun) any thick, viscous matter Definition
(noun) the process of seeping
Synonyms : oozing seepage
Definition
(verb) pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
Synonyms : seep
Definition
(verb) release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities
Example Sentence
  • exude sweat through the pores
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ooze

lOOZE motion

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When mother says OOZZZZZ kid starts peeing or oozing the liquid out..

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OOZE SOUNDS LIKE BOOZE If u Booze the effect will flow slowly into Brain after sometime u bcom unconsious

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Ozone Layer in atmosphere? Stops the harmful rays to pass through it. OOZE > pass or flow slowly.

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opalescent

Short Definition : iridescent; lustrous; like an opal; N. opalescence

Definition
(adj) having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
Example Sentence
  • an iridescent oil slick
  • nacreous (or pearlescent) clouds looking like mother-of-pearl
  • a milky opalescent (or opaline) luster
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for opalescent

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opelascent > opel astra and accent cars when brand new.. shine! are lustrous!

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opal means irid.. and irid comes from iris.. which is the part of the eye..eyes helps us experience colors.. and opalescent means lustrour colors..

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consider Opposite of pale(dull,cheerless) is colorful, lustrous

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o+pale+scent--- pale(lacking luster or color), if we spray SCENT(perfume) of something PALE, it will shing and will have luster

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opalescent -> opel astra car comes in different rainbow color

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remember song from lagaan opalanhare means krishna who is very shiny nd kri=iri=iridescent

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opaque

Short Definition : dark; not transparent; N. opacity

Definition
(adj) not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight
Example Sentence
  • opaque windows of the jail
  • opaque to X-rays
Definition
(adj) not clearly understood or expressed
Synonyms : unintelligible
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for opaque

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The OPening wAs QUEstionable because no light was coming through. Therefore, it was OPAQUE.

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OP(opposite) and AQUE(aqua)-- opposite of water -- means not transparent.

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Just think of an opal, which is a stone that isn't clear or lucid

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opiate

Short Definition : medicine to induce sleep or deaden pain; something that relieves emotions or causes inaction; sleep-producing drug containing opium

Definition
(noun) a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for opiate

OPIATE = OPI (OPIUM) + ATE (TO EAT). Therefore, as you ATE the medicine with OPIUM in it, you are feeling drowsy (sleepy).

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o+pi+ate = kha pi ke bahut neend aati hai

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Pia sounds like Piya(drink) in hindi..kya piya?? Davai piya...i.e Medicine that makes u sleep..

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Over PIA(drank) + ATE(eat)...so guess what happens next...!!!

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operate surgery will give medicine to deadpain and deep sleep

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opportune

Short Definition : timely; well-chosen

Definition
(adj) suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
Example Sentence
  • an opportune place to make camp
  • an opportune arrival
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for opportune

OPPORTUNE sounds like FORTUNE. Therefore, this is just the OPPORTUNE moment to have inherited your father's FORTUNE.

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all one wishes for is OPPORTUNITIES at the OPPORTUNE time...!!!

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At an opportune time, I got the opportunity

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opportunist

Short Definition : individual who sacrifices principles for expediency by taking advantage of circumstances; N. opportunism

Definition
(noun) a person who places expediency above principle
Synonyms : self-seeker
Definition
(adj) taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for opportunist

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An OPPORTUNIST is a person who takes GOOD ADVANTAGE of an available OPPORTUNITY.

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When the right opportunity comes, the OPPORTUNIST forgets his principles and takes the opportunity.

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