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predicament

Short Definition : difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma

Definition
(noun) a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
Synonyms : plight quandary
Example Sentence
  • finds himself in a most awkward predicament
  • the woeful plight of homeless people
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for predicament

predicament-> sounds like predict. The king called his minister to predict his future putting the poor fellow in a tricky/dangerous situation.

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In prison, when the inmates tries to DICK A MEN, so the poor guy is in a predicament situation

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PREDICAMENT ~ PREDIC (T) - AMENT : imagine a situation where YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT will happen (can't predict) or WHAT TO DO..is a predicament.

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read pred as in predator and cament as coming so predator=coming hence dilema and dangerous situation...

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predicament= forward + dict(speak).when u orate or do public speaking u tend to get nervous but now that u climbed the podim ,u have to give the speech too.therefore u cannot even get down.therefore,situation where u r trapped

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predict-amend ...so amending the prediction can become a tricky situation

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if u have an ailment in ur dick,,thats a pretty dangerous situation and u get into a state of dilemma of how to use ur dick while....

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predicament --> red cement. imagine u stepped in a pile of red cement and u peed in it. it has become hard and u r trapped. u dont know how to get out from this dangerous risky situation. u cannot predict the outcome of this.

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predilection

Short Definition : preference; partiality

Definition
(noun) a predisposition in favor of something
Synonyms : orientation preference
Example Sentence
  • a predilection for expensive cars
  • his sexual preferences
  • showed a Marxist orientation
Definition
(noun) a strong liking
Example Sentence
  • my own preference is for good literature
  • the Irish have a penchant for blarney
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for predilection

pre(before)+dialect(local language); you generally become partial when you are taking an interview and you meet someone who speaks your language ( :) assume the interview is in the US)

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You come to a split in the road and must choose --->PREFERRED DIRECTION

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pre+di+election...predetermining the result of election btw 2 parties..tat is da result will b PARTIAl

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PRE means before DIL shows the inclination for something iction is a homophone to addiction

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pre(prefix) = before and dilect rhymes with select.. so the meaning would be something like pre-select or lenient or preference.

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pre di 'liketion'

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pre'DIL'ection means your heart has previously(pre)selection of something..thats is your heart has previously prefferance of something...

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I PREFER DILL pickles at the DELICATESSEN

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PRE(before)ELECTIONS political leaders show PARTIALITY towards the people

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predilection.. dilection= deflection.. i.e. inclination towards something

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pre(preferred)+ dilect (dialect) so a person with same dialect(or region) is always preferred over anyone else

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predilection = pre + dialect + election; before dialect he has taken the action so we are giving preference to tata company they donot need more talk.

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Imagine licking an ice cream.Something that you enjoy eating.And there's a "Leck" in predilection.

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predispose

Short Definition : give an inclination toward (in advance); make susceptible to; Ex. predispose people to certain cancer; N. predisposition

Definition
(verb) make susceptible
Example Sentence
  • This illness predisposes you to gain weight
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if wastes are not disposed from the body, it makes us susceptible for diseases

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pre(pehle se) +dispose (batana)...

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dispose: remove; predispose: signs before removing you from job!

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dispose: remove; predispose: signs before removing you from job!

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Pre-Before Disposition-this position or suitable for this position...so predispose

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preeminent

Short Definition : outstanding; superior

Definition
(adj) greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
Synonyms : leading
Example Sentence
  • our greatest statesmen
  • the country's leading poet
  • a preeminent archeologist
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for preeminent

preeminent sounds like prominent

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pre+eminent

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here the last part of the word rhymes wid rap singer EMINEM who is superior or supreme in the field of RAP style...

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sounds like "prime-minister" "leading person" of the nation

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remind from eminent mall means outstanding

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Preeminent = Pre + Eminent.

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preeminent -the word eminent scientist means outstanding scientist

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preempt

Short Definition : prevent in advance; head off(forestall); forestall by acting first; appropriate for oneself before others; supplant; take the place of; displace; Ex. preempt any attempts; ADJ. preemptive

Definition
(noun) a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding Definition
(verb) acquire for oneself before others can do so Definition
(verb) take the place of or have precedence over
Synonyms : displace
Example Sentence
  • live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour
  • discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor
Definition
(verb) gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land) Definition
(verb) make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for preempt

PRE+EMPTY = force to empty a place in order to occupy a prior right to buy.

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PREEMPTIVE MEASURES :measures taken b4 sth gets worse or to prevent mishap

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divide it like - PRE(means BEFORE) + EMPT(EMPTY)......IMAGINE YOU get the news that there is a bomb in your room.... you EMPTY the ROOM WITHOUT DETECTING IT ..so as to PREVENT, in advance, any kind of mishap.

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(pre+attempt) attempt(empt) and acquire land or something earlier(pre)inorder to prevent others from acquiring it. You can also imagine that after buying u have replaced the earlier landlord.That counts for another meaning.

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Preemptive sounds like preventive

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preempt = pre + empt = pre + employ = employ or act in advance

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basically it is taken from praeemere means to buy before others comes and purchase it...SO YOU buy IN ADVANCE INORDER to prevent COMPETITION, YOU DISPLACE others by buying that land.

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preen

Short Definition : make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune

Definition
(verb) clean with one's bill
Synonyms : plume
Example Sentence
  • The birds preened
Definition
(verb) pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
Synonyms : congratulate
Definition
(verb) dress or groom with elaborate care
Synonyms : dress plume primp
Example Sentence
  • She likes to dress when going to the opera
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for preen

preen sounds like prince.....he couldnt help preening himself on his good looks

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Preen ~ Rin; commonly used detergent bar in India used for cleaning clothes.. hence preening clothes.

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Queen queens are generally trim

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To become a QUEEN you have to PREEN! Simple

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prince keeps him tidy in appearance to impress the pricess

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prefatory

Short Definition : introductory; of a preface

Definition
(adj) serving as an introduction or preface
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prefatory

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you can find the Preface in every book , which is the introductory part, PREFAtory.

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"Pre" (Before) "Fat" -> Before making you fat every food provides an introduction about its amount of calories, only if you read.

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prefigure

Short Definition : be a sign of; foreshadow

Definition
(verb) imagine or consider beforehand
Example Sentence
  • It wasn't as bad as I had prefigured
Definition
(verb) indicate by signs
Example Sentence
  • These signs bode bad news
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prefigure

pre+figure = figure out before hand.

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pre-before, figure-make out

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prehensile

Short Definition : capable of grasping or holding (esp. by wrapping around); Ex. prehensile tails

Definition
(adj) adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object
Example Sentence
  • a monkey's prehensile tail
Definition
(adj) having a keen intellect
Example Sentence
  • poets--those gifted strangely prehensile men
Definition
(adj) immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
Example Sentence
  • they are avaricious and will do anything for money
  • casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields
  • a grasping old miser
  • grasping commercialism
  • greedy for money and power
  • grew richer and greedier
  • prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prehensile

PRE(before)+HENS+ILE before the hens can escape we have to grasp & hold them.

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From comprehensible to get hold of idea or concept.Prehensile is get hold or grasp things.

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PreHensile..Concentrate on Hensile.. Sounds like Tensile..Now Tensile means Capable of Being stretched, similarly lets say hensile means capable of being held or grasped..!

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Root word prehend/ /prehens/ /preg/ = to grasp; to take; to seize e.g. comprehensible

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PREHENSILE sounds like PENCIL. Hands are PREHENSILE because they can grab PENcILs.

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PREHENSILE=UTENSIL. UTENSILs are used to GRAB food.

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pre+hens+ile(read ill). Before hens get ill we have to grasp and hold them to cure.

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pre(before) + H (harvest) + en (ensure) + sle (selling) means more greedy to get hold of money.

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prehensile

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prehend-means to arrest...so prehensile means to grasp or similar to arrest

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prelate

Short Definition : church dignitary; priest of high position in the church (esp. bishop)

Definition
(noun) a senior clergyman and dignitary
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prelate

church bishops are always late.

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Pri-est relat-ive i.e church dignatory

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bishops come late because they start the prayer after everyone gather

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Pre+Late : Before it is too late, you have to be a priest!!! now!!!

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