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sovereignty

Short Definition : complete independence and self-government (of a country); supremacy of authority; power to govern

Definition
(noun) government free from external control Definition
(noun) royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
Synonyms : reign
Definition
(noun) the authority of a state to govern another state

sow

Short Definition : plant or scatter seed

Definition
(noun) an adult female hog Definition
(verb) place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
Synonyms : seed
Example Sentence
  • She sowed sunflower seeds
Definition
(verb) introduce into an environment
Example Sentence
  • sow suspicion or beliefs
Definition
(verb) place seeds in or on (the ground)
Synonyms : inseminate sow in
Example Sentence
  • sow the ground with sunflower seeds

spangle

Short Definition : small shiny metallic piece sewn to clothing for ornamentation

Definition
(noun) adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
Synonyms : diamante sequin
Definition
(verb) glitter as if covered with spangles Definition
(verb) decorate with spangles
Synonyms : bespangle
Example Sentence
  • the star-spangled banner
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for spangle

The Spangle on the saree matches the bangles.

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Spangle dress = Sparkle dress

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spangle - small pieces of bangles used for ornamented clothing.

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spare

Short Definition : give; use; refrain from harming; save from experiencing; exempt; Ex. spare me 5 minutes; Ex. Take this money and spare my life; Ex. The emperor was spared the onus; ADJ: kept in reserve; free for othe

Definition
(noun) an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
Synonyms : spare part
Definition
(noun) an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
Synonyms : fifth wheel
Definition
(noun) a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls Definition
(verb) refrain from harming
Synonyms : save
Definition
(verb) save or relieve from an experience or action
Example Sentence
  • I'll spare you from having to apologize formally
Definition
(verb) give up what is not strictly needed
Example Sentence
  • he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey
Definition
(verb) use frugally or carefully Definition
(adj) thin and fit
Synonyms : trim
Example Sentence
  • the spare figure of a marathon runner
  • a body kept trim by exercise
Definition
(adj) more than is needed, desired, or required
Example Sentence
  • trying to lose excess weight
  • found some extra change lying on the dresser
  • yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant
  • skills made redundant by technological advance
  • sleeping in the spare room
  • supernumerary ornamentation
  • it was supererogatory of her to gloat
  • delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words
  • extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts
  • surplus cheese distributed to the needy
Definition
(adj) not taken up by scheduled activities
Synonyms : free
Example Sentence
  • a free hour between classes
  • spare time on my hands
Definition
(adj) kept in reserve especially for emergency use
Example Sentence
  • a reserve supply of food
  • a spare tire
  • spare parts
Definition
(adj) lacking in amplitude or quantity
Synonyms : bare scanty
Example Sentence
  • a bare livelihood
  • a scanty harvest
  • a spare diet
Definition
(adj) lacking embellishment or ornamentation
Example Sentence
  • a plain hair style
  • unembellished white walls
  • functional architecture featuring stark unornamented concrete

sparse

Short Definition : not thick; thinly scattered; scanty

Definition
(adj) not dense
Synonyms : thin
Example Sentence
  • a thin beard
  • trees were sparse
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for sparse

sparse... purse of the ladies.. now a days which is so small and thin...

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Sparse sounds like Parsi(one group of people),who are not many in INDIA but THINLY SCATTERED or SCANTILY present.

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sparse:spare parts, spare parts are arranged in diff.. locations of an automobile,and they are small.

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S(hort)+PARSE(purse)-not thick....

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Sparse matrices have very few non zero elements

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Spartan

Short Definition : without attention to comfort; lacking luxury and comfort; sternly disciplined; Ex. spartan living condition/life

Definition
(noun) a resident of Sparta Definition
(adj) of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people Definition
(adj) resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity
Example Sentence
  • spartan courage
Definition
(adj) unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
Synonyms : severe
Example Sentence
  • a parent severe to the pitch of hostility
  • a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien
  • a strict disciplinarian
  • a Spartan upbringing
Definition
(adj) practicing great self-denial
Example Sentence
  • Be systematically ascetic...do...something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it
  • a desert nomad's austere life
  • a spartan diet
  • a spartan existence
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for Spartan

watched '300'? Those spartans were highly disciplined but Sparta as such led an austere life.

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Remember the movie Troy . The movie showed Spartans who were always fighting and never had any comfort or luxury.

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spartan - a person who is spare in material pursuits

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Spartan=Spare trasient or divine spark=Ascetic(beleives in god the permanent)

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spartan- spare partner, there by we lack luxury and comfort.

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spare bartan--lacking luxury and comfort

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Neither Spa or Tan ( TAN service are popular in US}) so that means person is not involved in any kind of luxuary

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i remained strict with myself, I SPARed getting a TAN

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spasmodic

Short Definition : fitful; periodic; of or like a spasm; N. spasm: sudden involuntary muscular contraction; sudden burst of energy or emotion

Definition
(adj) affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
Synonyms : convulsive spastic
Example Sentence
  • convulsive motions
  • his body made a spasmodic jerk
  • spastic movements
Definition
(adj) occurring in spells and often abruptly
Synonyms : fitful
Example Sentence
  • fitful bursts of energy
  • spasmodic rifle fire
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for spasmodic

in muscular SPASM you have constant but PERIODIC pain

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remose s..becomes SPAM..some interrupting mails for yu...hahaha

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think of spa. We don't go to spa everyday

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spat

Short Definition : squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel

Definition
(noun) a quarrel about petty points Definition
(noun) a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
Synonyms : gaiter
Definition
(noun) a young oyster or other bivalve Definition
(verb) come down like raindrops
Example Sentence
  • Bullets were spatting down on us
Definition
(verb) become permanently attached
Example Sentence
  • mollusks or oysters spat
Definition
(verb) strike with a sound like that of falling rain
Example Sentence
  • Bullets were spatting the leaves
Definition
(verb) clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
Synonyms : acclaim applaud clap
Definition
(verb) engage in a brief and petty quarrel Definition
(verb) spawn
Example Sentence
  • oysters spat
Definition
(verb) clap one's hands together
Synonyms : clap
Example Sentence
  • The children were clapping to the music
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for spat

spat-sounds like >spit-and when you spit on someone it leads to a minor quarrel.

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patting sound is heard when it is raining or when someone slaps u

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in nepali -- "PYAATA PITNE"....so gets little angry

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s pat me i have done a good job a son telling to his dad

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spate

Short Definition : sudden flood or rush; Ex. spate of accidents

Definition
(noun) (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
Example Sentence
  • a batch of letters
  • a deal of trouble
  • a lot of money
  • he made a mint on the stock market
  • see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos
  • it must have cost plenty
  • a slew of journalists
  • a wad of money
Definition
(noun) a sudden forceful flow
Synonyms : rush surge upsurge
Definition
(noun) the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow
Synonyms : freshet
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for spate

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What will be fate of our state if there is a SPATE OR SUDDEN FLOOD?

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Spate sounds like spout. Think of water rushing from a spout.

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Spate=spat(spit) but rather pure water.

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spate.........splash.

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SPAT-e = sudden flood!

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spate: SPAce + fATE : when we are in space(zero gravity) we count on our fate because there might be sudden flood of things/particles/rays and we might go to hell soon. so dont skate on fate and avoid going to space.. ;)

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"pet" is a colloquial word in Telugu for "colony". <br> When there's a flood, it will "soak the pets".

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The spate of dirty water from the pate

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the himalyan ranges SPAT

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spate= spa + te; spa means relax in water tab; when you enter you body in water tab then the water will floated & come in upper side. It will make a forceful flow of water.

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when there is a spat on earth, there is a spate from God.

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Spate= Spat + e. Flood is like an e normous spat

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spatial

Short Definition : relating to space

Definition
(adj) pertaining to or involving or having the nature of space
Synonyms : spacial
Example Sentence
  • the first dimension to concentrate on is the spatial one
  • spatial ability
  • spatial awareness
  • the spatial distribution of the population
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for spatial

spatial--sounds like special--ANYTHING related to SPACE IS always special.

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If we pronounce it, it has 'space' + tial [relating to], hence pertaining to SPACE.

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SPACE+TELL=RELATING TO SPACE....

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