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toxic

Short Definition : poisonous; N. toxicity

Definition
(adj) of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison
Example Sentence
  • suffering from exposure to toxic substances
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for toxic

TOXIC - The ENDEMIC spread of TOXIC waste has caused many deaths in the area.

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tract

Short Definition : propaganda pamphlet (esp. by a religious or political group); expanse of land; region of indefinite size; system of related organs; Ex. digestive tract

Definition
(noun) an extended area of land Definition
(noun) a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose Definition
(noun) a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet
Synonyms : pamphlet
Definition
(noun) a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for tract

You would drive a TRACTOR in a TRACT(meaning an expanse of land or say a field) to get it ready for cultivation.

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imagine u drive a tractor in a tract(meaning land) to distribute tract(meaning pamphlet)

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u atTRACT customers by giving out TRACTS

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its like ...trackter....where it work? over a piece of land.

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similar in meaning of a TRACK, a book track, a land track or a nerve track, makes sense?

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tractable

Short Definition : docile; easily managed; (of something) easily changed or molded; N. tractability

Definition
(adj) easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)
Synonyms : manipulable
Example Sentence
  • tractable young minds
  • the natives...being...of an intelligent tractable disposition
Definition
(adj) readily reacting to suggestions and influences
Synonyms : amenable
Example Sentence
  • a responsive student
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for tractable

Tractable sounds like tractor ,which makes it easy to manage a field .

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It is easy to 'Trace' a 'Table' in a house. So it is easily managable.

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tractable:means someone can be put into track easily, thus easily managable

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TRACTABLE rhymes with TRAPPABLE.so someone who is trappable can EASILY INFLUENCED OR CONTROLLED

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TRACTABLE and FLEXIBLE are rhyming words with a similar meaning. Both words stand for someone who is easy to deal with or control.

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Think of the way the tread on a TRACTOR's tires MOLD the mud so easily because of the weight of the tractor.

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traction=movement so, tractable=can be moved easily i.e. easily manageable

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something you are ABLE to keep a TRACK of

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TRACTors were invented to make large equipment easier to move and control on any TRACT of land.

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with track and table,we can easily manage things or easily work or deal

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Note the similarity between tractable and tractor. Both come from the Latin word tractare, which originally meant "to drag about." You can think of a tractable person as someone who can be dragged about easily, like a plow.

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if draw a table(time table) for anything it can b easily manged & easily understandable

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traduce

Short Definition : expose to slander

Definition
(verb) speak unfavorably about
Example Sentence
  • She badmouths her husband everywhere
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for traduce

TRADUCE - TO + REDUCE someone's good image, to slander or defame.

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He was crying again and again pointing towards me -TERA(ur) DOSH(fault)

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to TRY to REDUCE someone's image with words.

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t+raduce- raduce sounds like reduce ..so someone who is fond of tea traduces if t(ea) is reduced

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TRADITION+INTRODUCE = introduce some1 to the tradition of slandering(speaking unfavourably about)

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source:Mnemonicsgurji traduce can be split as tennis + duece ( i know its farfetched but.. ) So a player on the wrong side of the decision swears at teh umpire Thus traduce=slander

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traduce - TREAD + ABUSE = tread on one's good image and abuse it

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Well u must all be familiar with transducer. Never converts energy. But always reduced in form of heat which is dissipated …hence reduced

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traduce = try to reduce, i.e they are trying to reduce your position.

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trajectory

Short Definition : path taken by a projectile; Ex. trajectory of a bullet

Definition
(noun) the path followed by an object moving through space
Synonyms : flight
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trajectory

In tragic moment of our life we follow the curved path of life

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tramp

Short Definition : walk with a heavy step; travel on foot; N: vagrant; one who travels aimlessly about; long walk; sound of heavy walking

Definition
(noun) a disreputable vagrant
Synonyms : bum hobo
Example Sentence
  • a homeless tramp
  • he tried to help the really down-and-out bums
Definition
(noun) a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex
Synonyms : swinger
Definition
(noun) a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)
Synonyms : hiker tramper
Definition
(noun) a heavy footfall
Example Sentence
  • the tramp of military boots
Definition
(noun) a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
Synonyms : tramp steamer
Definition
(noun) a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
Synonyms : hike hiking
Example Sentence
  • she enjoys a hike in her spare time
Definition
(verb) travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
Example Sentence
  • We went tramping about the state of Colorado
Definition
(verb) walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
Synonyms : footslog pad plod slog trudge
Example Sentence
  • Mules plodded in a circle around a grindstone
Definition
(verb) cross on foot
Example Sentence
  • We had to tramp the creeks
Definition
(verb) move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Example Sentence
  • The gypsies roamed the woods
  • roving vagabonds
  • the wandering Jew
  • The cattle roam across the prairie
  • the laborers drift from one town to the next
  • They rolled from town to town
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for tramp

tRAMP,conc. on the highlighted word...when ppl go on a ramp(fashion shows),they WALK AIMLESSLY

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TRAMP and STAMP are rhyming words which mean, to walk with heavy footsteps, to march along.

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trample

Short Definition : step heavily with the feet; crush under the feet

Definition
(noun) the sound of heavy treading or stomping
Synonyms : trampling
Example Sentence
  • he heard the trample of many feet
Definition
(verb) tread or stomp heavily or roughly
Synonyms : tread
Example Sentence
  • The soldiers trampled across the fields
Definition
(verb) injure by trampling or as if by trampling
Example Sentence
  • The passerby was trampled by an elephant
Definition
(verb) walk on and flatten
Synonyms : tramp down tread down
Example Sentence
  • tramp down the grass
  • trample the flowers
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trample

imagine in Pakistan a Hindu temple is trampled..(trample sounds like temple)

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TRAMPLE and CRUMPLE are rhyming words having the same meaning i.e to destroy something harshly by treading on it repeatedly.

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trance

Short Definition : hypnotic state; ecstatic state; detachment from one's physical surrounding (as in contemplation or daydreaming); CF. transition

Definition
(noun) a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
Synonyms : enchantment spell
Definition
(noun) a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep Definition
(verb) attract; cause to be enamored
Example Sentence
  • She captured all the men's hearts
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trance

In trance u feel like u r in france

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it sounds like transfer . If u got transfer to australian branch .... imply day dreaming.

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TRANCE or ENCHANT is to be held spellbound or be in a state of hypnosis.

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tranquillity

Short Definition : calmness; peace

Definition
(noun) an untroubled state; free from disturbances
Synonyms : quiet tranquility
Definition
(noun) a state of peace and quiet Definition
(noun) a disposition free from stress or emotion
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for tranquillity

Trans (transfer) + quality -> transfer in to quality life

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tranQUILL ==> PILL . we take pills to reduce our tensions and become calm.

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TRANQUILITY and SERENITY have a similar sound and meaning. The words mean, in a state of peace and quiet.

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related to transquillisers and by using transquilliser the animal becomes quiet and peaceful and doesnot disturb us

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tranquillity= transform+quiet i.e. transform to quiet which is calmness, peace

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transcendent

Short Definition : exceeding ordinary limits; superior; surpassing; V. transcend: go beyond; exceed; surpass; N. transcendancy

Definition
(adj) exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
Synonyms : surpassing
Definition
(adj) beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding
Example Sentence
  • the notion of any transcendent reality beyond thought
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for transcendent

TRANSCENDENT, concentrate on TRANSCEND. We are familiar with the transcend pen drive that is available in the market. It is of a SUPERIOR quality and SURPASSES all the other brands.

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TRANSCENDENT or an EXCELLENT state where one surpasses or goes beyond the range of experience, belief etc.

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(Trance-descend) - DESCEND into a TRANCE of going BEYOND the set limits.

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