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subsistence

Short Definition : existence; means of subsisting; means of support; livelihood; V. subsist: exist; maintain life (at a meager level)

Definition
(noun) minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting
Example Sentence
  • social security provided only a bare subsistence
Definition
(noun) a means of surviving
Example Sentence
  • farming is a hard means of subsistence
Definition
(noun) the state of existing in reality; having substance
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In those days of recession I needed ASSISTANCE(financial help) As my salary provided a mere SUBSISTENCE(sufficient for EXISTENCE)

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ASSISTANCE for EXISTENCE

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SUB[all]+sis[sisters]+tence[exist]=my all sisters EXIST and SUPPORT me

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sub means under and sistence means assistance gives "under assistance of something".

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substantial

Short Definition : of substance; material; solid; essential or fundamental; ample; considerable; well-to-do; wealthy

Definition
(adj) fairly large
Synonyms : significant
Example Sentence
  • won by a substantial margin
Definition
(adj) having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable
Synonyms : substantive
Example Sentence
  • substantial equivalents
Definition
(adj) having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
Synonyms : material real
Example Sentence
  • the substantial world
  • a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical
  • most ponderous and substantial things
Definition
(adj) providing abundant nourishment
Example Sentence
  • a hearty meal
  • good solid food
  • ate a substantial breakfast
  • four square meals a day
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(adj) of good quality and condition; solidly built
Synonyms : solid strong
Example Sentence
  • a solid foundation
  • several substantial timber buildings

substantiate

Short Definition : support (a claim) with evidence; establish with evidence; verify

Definition
(verb) establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
Example Sentence
  • his story confirmed my doubts
  • The evidence supports the defendant
Definition
(verb) represent in bodily form
Example Sentence
  • He embodies all that is evil wrong with the system
  • The painting substantiates the feelings of the artist
Definition
(verb) make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
Example Sentence
  • our ideas must be substantiated into actions
Definition
(verb) solidify, firm, or strengthen
Example Sentence
  • The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for substantiate

provide substantial evidence.

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We have SUBSTANTIAL evidence against SHARAD PAWAR to SUBSTANTIATE our CLAIM

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substantive

Short Definition : substantial; essential; pertaining to the substance; substantial; considerable; Ex. substantive issues

Definition
(noun) any word or group of words functioning as a noun Definition
(adj) having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable
Synonyms : substantial
Example Sentence
  • substantial equivalents
Definition
(adj) defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established
Synonyms : essential
Example Sentence
  • substantive law
Definition
(adj) being on topic and prompting thought
Synonyms : meaty
Example Sentence
  • a meaty discussion
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for substantive

substantive = substance of any poem is always essential to understand the motif of the theme.

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subsume

Short Definition : include (as a member of a group); encompass

Definition
(verb) contain or include
Example Sentence
  • This new system subsumes the old one
Definition
(verb) consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle
Synonyms : colligate
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for subsume

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subsume -- sub + sum + e. Sum -- summing. summing something means adding up and hence to include everything.

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akin to consume i.e., to take in. sub = something inferior/smaller sume = include i.e., include something into it = encompass.

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subsume~assume; I was so confident of my debating skills that i assumed that my name will be subsumed(included) in the finalist lists !

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subsume => sub(Everything) + usme......means included

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SUBSUME = SUBMIT + CONSUME

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asSUME ke tum SAB ke jaise ho!= subsume= encompas; include as a part of group

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subsume sounds like resume .. u include all ur credentials in the resume .. hence include or encompass

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SUBStitUte ME into the game and I will be included

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The root word "sume" is similar to "sum" i.e. adding or including so anything that has "sume" is somewhat releated to "include" as in "consume". So here, "subsume" should mean "include".

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subterfuge

Short Definition : stratagem(deceptive scheme); pretense; evasion; Ex. resort to a harmless subterfuge

Definition
(noun) something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
Synonyms : blind
Example Sentence
  • he wasn't sick--it was just a subterfuge
  • the holding company was just a blind
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for subterfuge

subterfuge: 'sub taraf fuse', if you see electrical fuses everywhere its certainly a misrepresentation, and not the true nature of connections

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subterfuge -> sab ko fool.. i.e fooling everyone..

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fuge means to emit, as in centrifuge. sub (internally) + ter (terrible) + fuge (throw out) i.e., internally terrible but externally not.

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Shob tar fuse - ami je current er tar gula kinsi tar shob tai fuse -> cheat, false

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sub(in hindi 'all')+r(e)fugee....sub log(ppl.)PRETENDED as if they were refugees

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it can be sab(hindi)+te+refuse ....means k sab mana karne k liye bahane banane lage...

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subterfuge -> sattar (70) fools so easy to fool to blind.. mu hahaha

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SUBTERFUGE = SUBMARINE. SUBMARINES are used to deceive the enemy.

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In Latin subter-'beneath' and fuge- 'flee' so subterfuge is to escape secretly without alerting others and thus deceiving others.

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She SUBbed TURkey (ter), which I'm allergic to, for my USual (uge) ham to deceptively get me sick.

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sub-ter-fuge : under cover "Err"ant refuge - evasion or pretense

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sub(inner side) can differ(misrepresenting) from the original (0uter side) of human

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subtlety

Short Definition : perceptiveness; ingenuity; delicacy; ADJ. subtle: delicate; so slight as to be difficult to detect; able to make fine distinctions; clever; Ex. subtle mind/differences in meaning

Definition
(noun) a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Example Sentence
  • without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
  • don't argue about shades of meaning
Definition
(noun) the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze
Synonyms : niceness
Example Sentence
  • you had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew
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SUB(all) did not LET(allow) him enter.bcoz he was CUNNING,GUILE

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immediately

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subversive

Short Definition : tending to overthrow or ruin; V. subvert: overthrow completely (an established system); destroy completely; CF. undermine ?

Definition
(noun) a radical supporter of political or social revolution Definition
(adj) in opposition to a civil authority or government
Synonyms : insurgent seditious
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for subversive

subversive--->reversive--->go against established rule.Revert (to cause downfall) from inside.

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akin to invert (to place upside down), convert (to modify into another shape),. subvert is to "destroy something".

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subvert - is to sub-war or sub-turn(vert means turn)

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subverse can be thought of as sub+verse, where verse is a novel expression so to bring a novel expression we need to destroy the sub part..

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succor

Short Definition : assist (someone in difficulty); aid; comfort; N.

Definition
(noun) assistance in time of difficulty
Example Sentence
  • the contributions provided some relief for the victims
Definition
(verb) help in a difficult situation
Synonyms : succour
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Succour in hindi sounds like sukkar(IYA)....SUKKARIYA.....means thanks....so to whom do we say sukkariya or thanks??...obviously to someone who HELPS or ASSISTS us in OUR DIFFICULT TIME ..OR in a time of difficulty.

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..This word sounds like Shakkar/(Sugar) in Hindi.. we usually go to our Neighbors when our sugar gets over... So in a way we seek their assistance in the time of difficulty.

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it sounds like SUCRE.. all prison break fans know sucre was michael's aid and always there to asssist him in need :/

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SUCK KAR

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succor ----> soccer...where one players assists (aids) the other in the game...

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a sucker sometimes shows sympathy and helps out. succor- aid, assistance

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It will seem funny but i bet that you will surely love this one. Remember this song : " Succor(Chukar) mere dil ko kiya tune kya ishara ?? " The ishara was to ask for help,aid or assistance !!!

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SUCCOR(Aid) your boss in his work and be a SUCCESSOR(Take his position) ... hahaha:)

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SARKAR is one who helps in the difficulty or distress.

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Succor - Sukhamundonnu anveshicho?

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succulent

Short Definition : juicy; full of juice or sap; full of richness; N: succulent plant such as a cactus

Definition
(noun) a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs Definition
(adj) full of juice
Synonyms : lush
Example Sentence
  • lush fruits
  • succulent roast beef
  • succulent plants with thick fleshy leaves
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for succulent

You suck a fruit only if it is succulent.

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Succulent - Split it as suc+culent(coolant). Coolant like are used to preserve juice. Also to keep things fresh.

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SUCculent things can be SUCked. So, succulent things are juicy which we can suck.

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Fruit has so much juice after you were full you lent to your friend to suck.

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break it as succu+lent::lent is PP of lend which means "Give temporarily; let have for a limited time" --if सक्कू बाई (succu) lent her body to u for sexual desires then then imagine her juicy lips which are full of richness....

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