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propound

Short Definition : put forth for consideration or analysis; set forth; Ex. propound a problem/theory

Definition
(verb) put forward, as of an idea
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for propound

propo(propose) + ound(round) = what do we propose at a round table, an idea, guys :)

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PRO- POUND.. The new minister for Science & technology was an ardent PROPONENT to PROPOUND that the POUND be the official weight standard in india.. his slogan-"PRO-POUND!!"

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Pro (Forward) + Pound (Weight) -> Propound is to put forward an idea to be weighed.

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u Found something which u propound

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PROfessional POUNDing, is what you get when you put forth your idea for analysis.

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Propound opposite of impound. You car is impounded by the police for analysis. Or you propound your car for analysis.

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propriety

Short Definition : fitness; quality of being proper; correct conduct; conformity to prevailing customs and usages; CF. proprietor, proprietary

Definition
(noun) correct or appropriate behavior
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for propriety

divide the word as propr+iety ..propr(sounds like PROPER)..hence it refers to being PROPER or CORRECT IN CONDUCT..

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PROPER + APPROPRIATE = PROPRIETY

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propriety

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prop+rite proper gaa,right gaa vundaali

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propriety sounds like appropriate....

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having proper property(quality) is propriety

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Properly + Rightly = Propriety.

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propulsive

Short Definition : driving forward; N. propulsion

Definition
(adj) having the power to propel
Example Sentence
  • propulsive coefficient
Definition
(adj) tending to or capable of propelling
Example Sentence
  • propellant fuel for submarines
  • the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency
  • universities...the seats of propulsive thought
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for propulsive

impulsive to drive forward...thats the hint

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opposite of repulsive = propulsive

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remember propel which is to drive forward

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impulsive to drive forward...thts the hint

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prop+puls if u drive properly with pulser u can go forward fastly

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Repulsive : Move apart , Propulsive : Move Forward

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prosaic

Short Definition : lacking in imagination; dull and unimaginative; matter-of-fact(concerned with facts, not imagination or feelings); factual; CF. prose

Definition
(adj) not fanciful or imaginative
Synonyms : matter-of-fact
Example Sentence
  • local guides describe the history of various places in matter-of-fact tones
  • a prosaic and unimaginative essay
Definition
(adj) lacking wit or imagination
Example Sentence
  • a pedestrian movie plot
Definition
(adj) not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
Example Sentence
  • an unglamorous job greasing engines
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prosaic

mosaic--->beautiful artistic work with full of vibrant colours.....prosaic ...opposite of that ...dull

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divide it like pros(prose)+aic- prose consist of facts and facts do not produce any interest in you, do not require any imagination so prose is dull and unimaginative and very boring in reading.

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Prosaic - Prozac is a tablet given to depressed people. Depressed people are dull and unimaginative

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prosaic=mosaic,stone which is dull

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mere pados(neighbor)me kuch exciting nahi hota,so living here is prosaic

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p+rosa+ic—ROSAna same khana dal roti, DULL, BORING

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prose consists just of matters of fact whereas in poetry is full of imaginative expressions. so obviously prose is dull and unimaginative

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imagine dat a "prose" composition is "sacked" frm ur eng-prose book...coz it was so "dull n unimaginative" dat no1 wnts 2 read it...

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prose consists just of matters of fact whereas in poetry is full of imaginative expressions. so obviously prose is dull and unimaginative

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prosaic= pro (in favor) + sa(South Africa) + ic (indian cricket); Indian primier league in favor of south africa is hopless for us.

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pro=bro saic=sail which is govt. leading compny...so my bro is in sail..there is uninspiring nd unglamorous atmosphere...

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proscenium

Short Definition : part of stage in front of curtain; front arch of a stage

Definition
(noun) the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
Synonyms : apron forestage
Definition
(noun) the wall that separates the stage from the auditorium in a modern theater
Synonyms : proscenium wall
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for proscenium

PRO+SCEN in front of the scene..in front of the curtain

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do not click the phone add to your right. It is a virus so if you wanna test this then touch it. Yes u are correct!!---rakei

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proscenium:- Pro means beter scenario is always available at cinema screen.

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proscribe

Short Definition : prohibit; ostracize; banish; outlaw

Definition
(verb) command against
Example Sentence
  • I forbid you to call me late at night
  • Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store
  • Dad nixed our plans
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for proscribe

When you want a magazine, you PREscribe(subscribe) it. Similarly when you want to stop it, you will have to PROSCRIBE. SO PROSCRIBE = prohibit

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A doctor Prescribes medicines and Proscribes unhealthy food...

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it can be written like this pro means before + scribe means to write .SO A WRITER WHOSE WRITING ARE PROHIBITED TO BE PUBLISHED in that country.

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Anyone know Salman Rushdie? (PRO)secute the (SCRIBE) if he writes derogatory remarks about Islam. derogatory

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always getting confused b/w proscribe and tanscribe so lets end it here and now. TRANS is through/accross hence transcribe is to copy through some magazine, whereas proscribe is banning of noobs into game of cs by pros

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opposite of prescribe

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when we suggest something i.e. we support something its PRESCRIBE and when we oppose something not good, its PROSCRIBE

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the book prescribed for us has been PROSCRIBED in america

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Prosecutor Bribe=proscribe;so bribing a prosecutor is forbidden

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subscribe=offer to do something,proscribe =banish ,forbid to do

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Selling drugs without prescription is proscribed!

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proselytize

Short Definition : (induce someone to) convert to a religion or belief; N. proselyte: new convert to a doctrine or religion

Definition
(verb) convert to another faith or religion
Synonyms : proselytise
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for proselytize

relate it to hypnotize....changing someones religion by telling them prose(epics)and hypnotizing

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pros+sel+ytize— PROStitutes CONVERT THEIR RELIGION into SELing their body

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prose+lytize =Prose sunakar leta kar means mantra mugdh karke religion convert karna

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prose suni ya li aur ty(Thai) religion me change ho gaya!!!!!

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give rose and christanize

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prosody

Short Definition : art of versification; study of the metrical structure of verse

Definition
(noun) the patterns of stress and intonation in a language
Synonyms : inflection
Definition
(noun) (prosody) a system of versification Definition
(noun) the study of poetic meter and the art of versification
Synonyms : metrics
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prosody

prosody is converting 'prose' into mel'ody'. ie versificatn

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break it like pros + sody..."prose" containing all "sody" {dumb matter} ..connote that to the boring poems, the art of versification

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Prosody=pros(art or theory)+ ode(song i.e verses).=Art of versification

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prose+study

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Prosody sounds like episode i.e a pattern.

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prosper

Short Definition : become successful (esp. financially); thrive; grow well; Ex. children prospering under his care

Definition
(verb) make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
Synonyms : flourish fly high thrive
Example Sentence
  • The new student is thriving

prosperity

Short Definition : good fortune and financial success; physical well-being

Definition
(noun) an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment Definition
(noun) the condition of prospering; having good fortune
Synonyms : successfulness
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prosperity

PROSPERITY is success

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