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proximity

Short Definition : nearness; ADJ. proximate

Definition
(noun) the property of being close together
Synonyms : propinquity
Definition
(noun) the region close around a person or thing Definition
(noun) a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit
Synonyms : law of proximity
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for proximity

remember approximate (close to result) ap(to towards)+ proximity (close)..

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proxim root word meaning closeness,nearness. it is also found in word approximate that is closest value

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proxy

Short Definition : authorized agent; authority to act for another

Definition
(noun) a person authorized to act for another
Synonyms : placeholder procurator
Definition
(noun) a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for proxy

heard of proxy servers? ..they act for other servers, to connect us to the desired website...

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sorry, i have made a wrong analogy before...proxy servers act as a proxy for connecting to the websites we need..they act as proxies for the desired websites(not servers)

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prude

Short Definition : excessively modest or proper person (who is easily shocked by improper things, esp. of a sexual nature); N. prudery; ADJ. prudish: excessively concerned with propriety

Definition
(noun) a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum
Synonyms : puritan
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prude

Can be thought as an antonym of CRUDE. Also, when crude oil is refined we get PURE oil and hence it can be called PURITAN also.

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p+rude -> jo peekar rude ho jaaye but he is actually not rude but prude

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a person who is easily shocked by rude things esp those of sexual type

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p+rude....Phelay RUDE tha , ab bahut PRUDE hogaya hai...kaisay?...malum nahi.............:D

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p+rude=rude because he is a excessively moderate and proper.

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prudent

Short Definition : cautious; careful; prudential

Definition
(adj) careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
Example Sentence
  • a prudent manager
  • prudent rulers
  • prudent hesitation
  • more prudent to hide than to fight
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prudent

sounds like president; a president is always a wise or just person

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we all know ICICI Prudential insurance.. so we can think of thoughtful decision taken by having a insurance policy...

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germs are careful (prudent) of pepsodent(tooth paste)

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sounds like student who should always be cautious about assignments and projects.

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Prude people are very prudent .. They do not want to sound offensive to anybody ..

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A student who is prudent will always be successful.

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prudent sound like pepsodent toothpaste which protect teeth carefully

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prudent sounds like "proud student".... so very wise and caefull

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prudent toothpaste carefully protects the teeth

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prudential sound like credential so when u give ur credential to anyone ur very cautious and careful...

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pepsodant- sensible toothbrush

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prudent-you must choose pepsodent as a toothpaste because your teeths are sensible and u must be careful

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we need a prudent President. _ i.e. someone who show care and thought for our future

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prune

Short Definition : cut away; trim

Definition
(noun) dried plum Definition
(verb) cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
Example Sentence
  • dress the plants in the garden
Definition
(verb) weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
Example Sentence
  • We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prune

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Rhymes with SALOON, where barber CUT(TRIM) our hair...

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prone to a cut

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prune >> pony Girls have a pony because they cant cut their hair

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prurient

Short Definition : having or causing lustful desires and thoughts; arousing immoderate sexual desire

Definition
(adj) characterized by lust
Example Sentence
  • eluding the lubricious embraces of her employer
  • her sensuous grace roused his lustful nature
  • prurient literature
  • prurient thoughts
  • a salacious rooster of a little man
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prurient

pure i aint

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Prurient--Pure??I am not (ent). pure-eh??-nt

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opposite of being prude

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Puri the ENT doc is more interested in his female patient's boobs .. His eyes always show his lust ..

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poori ant = i will have sex with poori ant. just to learn the word....

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bayezid is a prurient

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having not PURE thoughts...lustful thoughts

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pry

Short Definition : inquire impertinently (someone else's private affairs); use leverage to raise or open something; prize; N. pries: tool for prying

Definition
(noun) a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge Definition
(verb) to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
Synonyms : jimmy lever prise prize
Example Sentence
  • The burglar jimmied the lock
  • Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail
Definition
(verb) be nosey
Example Sentence
  • Don't pry into my personal matters!
Definition
(verb) search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Synonyms : horn in intrude nose poke
Example Sentence
  • This guy is always nosing around the office
Definition
(verb) make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
Synonyms : prise
Example Sentence
  • They pried the information out of him
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for pry

sounds like spy who interferes in others' private affairs and also OPENS up some secrets

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pry rhymes like why...why..why..so to inquire or question impertinently

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PRY- paraayi ( in hindi)..paraayi cheezon mein dhakhal dena [2 interfere in others issues] thus Poke , Intrude, Nose

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PRY(study)(PADAI) karne wale bachche bahut query karte hain -verb meaning

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pseudonym

Short Definition : pen name; fictitious name assumed by an author; ADJ. pseudonymous

Definition
(noun) a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role
Synonyms : anonym nom de guerre
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for pseudonym

sounds like pseudo name . pseudo mean not real . pseudonym means not real name , that is pen name

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SUIT of the NAME: The suit you wear with this other name.

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psyche

Short Definition : soul; mind

Definition
(noun) that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
Synonyms : brain head mind nous
Example Sentence
  • his mind wandered
  • I couldn't get his words out of my head
Definition
(noun) the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
Synonyms : soul
Definition
(noun) (Greek mythology) a beautiful princess loved by Cupid who visited her at night and told her she must not try to see him; became the personification of the soul

psychiatrist

Short Definition : doctor who treats mental diseases

Definition
(noun) a physician who specializes in psychiatry
Synonyms : head-shrinker shrink
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