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pronounced

Short Definition : distinct; very noticeable; Ex. pronounced limp

Definition
(adj) strongly marked; easily noticeable
Synonyms : marked
Example Sentence
  • walked with a marked limp
  • a pronounced flavor of cinnamon
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for pronounced

the person who has a very good "Pronunciation" is very noticeable when he talkes

prop

Short Definition : support placed under or against something; V.

Definition
(noun) a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling Definition
(noun) any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie
Synonyms : property
Example Sentence
  • before every scene he ran down his checklist of props
Definition
(noun) a propeller that rotates to push against air Definition
(verb) support by placing against something solid or rigid
Synonyms : prop up shore shore up
Example Sentence
  • shore and buttress an old building
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prop

in boogy woogy you have to dance with a prop.

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p+rop—a ROPe is tied to give SUPPORT to tent

the supporting aerial roots hanging on a banyan tree are called prop roots.

propagate

Short Definition : increase in number by producing young; multiply; spread; Ex. Most plants propagate by seed; Ex. newspaper propagating their ideas

Definition
(verb) transmit from one generation to the next
Example Sentence
  • propagate these characteristics
Definition
(verb) travel through the air
Example Sentence
  • sound and light propagate in this medium
Definition
(verb) transmit
Example Sentence
  • propagate sound or light through air
Definition
(verb) become distributed or widespread
Synonyms : spread
Example Sentence
  • the infection spread
  • Optimism spread among the population
Definition
(verb) transmit or cause to broaden or spread
Example Sentence
  • This great civilization was propagated throughout the land
Definition
(verb) cause to become widely known
Example Sentence
  • spread information
  • circulate a rumor
  • broadcast the news
Definition
(verb) cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering Definition
(verb) multiply sexually or asexually
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for propagate

prop+a+gate, and shit will spread

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propensity

Short Definition : natural inclination

Definition
(noun) an inclination to do something
Synonyms : leaning tendency
Example Sentence
  • he felt leanings toward frivolity
Definition
(noun) a natural inclination
Synonyms : leaning proclivity
Example Sentence
  • he has a proclivity for exaggeration
Definition
(noun) a disposition to behave in a certain way
Synonyms : aptness
Example Sentence
  • the aptness of iron to rust
  • the propensity of disease to spread
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now a days people are inclined towards "CITY" dats y thery r migrating from villages....

prop + city = people get propelled towards city only because of strong inclination towards city life

(PRO+PEN)a PRO has a natural tendancy to hold the PEN in the way he can do caligarphy(art of good writing)

"popins"(candy) deke log bachchon ko behla-fusla ke le jate hain....coz they know dat kids hav "natural inclination" 4 it....

pro+pen+sity . can a pen stand straight. to make it stand ,it is always inclined to some support

PROPANE+CITY; violation is more inclined,susceptible to happen in cities , than Villages !

root form is propend (now obsolete).. pend rhymes with bend.. meaning inclined

prop out of city (prop= coming out) . people are attracted towards luxury so they are moving to city. so prop out of city = propensity means tendency to go towrds,

Propelled(drive or push forward)+city=so u are driven to city that is inclined to city life

Remember a pen that you like. ex parker. pen is keyword in propensity and penchant

because of various kinds of pollution, people are moving out(PROP)from city(ENSITY) to villages and calm places in search of tranquility.

propensity=proclivity

To get (PRO)per PEN villagers have to go to CITY.

prophetic

Short Definition : of a prophet or prophecy; having to do with predicting the future; N. prophecy; V. prophesy; N. prophet

Definition
(adj) foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
Synonyms : prophetical
Example Sentence
  • prophetic writings
  • prophetic powers
  • words that proved prophetic
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prophetic

remember Prophet Mohammad

any predictions about future that seems to be true.. THADASTHU in hindu mythology

prophylactic

Short Definition : used to prevent disease; N: something prophylactic; condom; N. prophylaxis: prevention of disease

Definition
(noun) remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
Example Sentence
  • the doctor recommended several preventatives
Definition
(noun) contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
Synonyms : condom rubber safe safety
Definition
(adj) capable of preventing conception or impregnation
Example Sentence
  • contraceptive devices and medications
Definition
(adj) warding off
Synonyms : cautionary
Example Sentence
  • the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples
Definition
(adj) preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Example Sentence
  • preventive medicine
  • vaccines are prophylactic
  • a prophylactic drug
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prophylactic

pro+phy+lactic -> professionals use lactic acid(in milk) to prevent diseases.

professional physicians use lactic acid to cure diseases.

professionals recommend lactation(lactic) for small babies to prevent diseases

PRO+PHY+LACTIC = PROfessional PHYsician prescribing LACTIC acid to prevent diseases

PROfessional porn actors always use CONDOM when getting PHYsical..its to prevent from disease to spread.

propinquity

Short Definition : nearness (in space or relationship); proximity; kinship

Definition
(noun) the property of being close together
Synonyms : proximity
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Propinquity has PIN in it. If you pin two things together they are close together

since the alphabets P & Q are in close proximity to each other, they are in propinquity ....

relate it to propin(proper..means one's own...)+quity.......(quite)..so people who are proper son of someone..are quite SIMILAR IN BEHAVIOUR TO THEIR PARENTS...THERE BEHAVIOUR EXHIBIT THE proximity between a son and father...

Propinquity = Propin + quity (Equity).

PROPINQUITY sounds like and means the same as PROXIMITY which is close together.

Property In Q So properties are very close to each other

basically this is taken from propinquus which means near...near in relation......SO KINSHIP

Pingu the penguin : It signifies friendship and nearness ..

sounds like proximity..meaning nearness

relate with PROPENSITY...inclination ... you have inclination for ur near ones.. in ur kinship...

Propensity means being inclined to something. Like propensity for a ice cream. In that sense propinquity can mean the propensity to be close to something.

Property in Quite place i.e. NEAR to quite place

property in quity(cutie which is babe). If a babe has property, everybody will try to keep kinship(nearness) with her

PINK CITY(jaipur)- jaipur is very near to agra.

Proximity and akin.. propin..

propinquity= prop(owner) + in(not) + quit; owners not quit means altogether.

property -in - equity. they are very close

propitiate

Short Definition : appease; conciliate; make peaceful; ADJ. propitiatory

Definition
(verb) make peace with
Synonyms : appease
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PROf+PITI- if you want professor's pity then you would have to appease him/her.

propiti + ate .. propiti sounds very close to property.. + ate .. so just imagine if you elder brother ate (here it means encroach) all your property ....you will quarrel with him... your father will try to appease or pacify you.

"prop"(prophet) + "itiate"(initiate) initiate the work of a prophet/priest..i.e maiking peace.

pro "PEACE" iate ... some what sounds like this .. so it means "make peace with"

PROPITIATE -> PROPER+INITIATION. In college, PROPER INITIATION ceremonies are carried out for freshmen to win favor with (PROPITIATE) the upper classmen.

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maintain the peace at home.but basically it is taken from latin propetere..which when splited means pro means for + petere means to seek ..so you seeking for PEACE... Preetisoni--source of complex mnemonic

PROPITIATE; PRO-PITI-ate; Look at the first two; they sound like Pro(for), piti (Pity). That is FOR PITY. Thus if you are for pity, you are certainly willing to make peace & allow pardon to be granted. You are Pro Peace/for peace.

I ATE UPPIT to PLEASE/appease my mom.. cuz I hate that stuff/muck.

Propity + Ate : If you are Anupam kher, you will try to appease gods to get back the property that has been taken by the land mafia (Boman Irani)

You want to regain the PROFESSOR'S PITTY.

propitious

Short Definition : favorable; auspicious; advantageous; fortunate; Ex. propitious day/sign

Definition
(adj) presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
Example Sentence
  • propitious omens
  • propitious gales speeded us along
  • a propitious alignment of planets for space exploration
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for propitious

sounds like profitious.. hence its profitable and thus favorable

PROPITI....sounds like property-if you have got lot of property, you are FORTUNATE to get it..money is basically considered AUSPICIOUS and you can make any adverse situation FAVORABLE TO you if you posses money.

if you HAVE the ADVANTAGE OF HAVING LOT OF PROPERTY..another onetaken from..propitius......pro-means for + pitius/petere means to seek ...so seeking for favorable situation, seeking advantageous deal from someone.

sounds like auspicious...meaning favourable

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A WARNING BOARD IS SAYING THAT A PIT IS THERE PRO(AHEAD).SO ITS A GOOD SIGN FOR YOU NOT TO FALL INTO THAT PIT

prosperitious

If gods have PITY on you, they will present you with favorable circumstances.

auspicious

if u want prof's pity,u have to be in his favourable students..

propitious:- pro means favorable circumstances,iti means industrial training institute, ous means us i.e industrial training institue is in favor of us we will get the tender, for that we are happy

proponent

Short Definition : supporter; backer; opposite of opponent

Definition
(noun) a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for proponent

person opposite to opponent

PePsOdENT is proponent for me,it really fights from all teeth problem.

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One who propels the idea!

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