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veto

Short Definition : vested power to reject a bill; exercise of this right; V: prevent or forbid by exercising the power of veto

Definition
(noun) a vote that blocks a decision Definition
(noun) the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature) Definition
(verb) vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

Synonyms : blackball negative

Example Sentence

The President vetoed the bill

Definition
(verb) command against

Synonyms : disallow forbid interdict nix prohibit proscribe

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 veto

Veto and vote are opposites. Veto is to prohibit,disallow, while vote means, to approve, give consent.

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in Indian idol2010 judges used their VETO power to save one of the contestants from being kicked out

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pota act in india - power to arrest terrorist

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vex

Short Definition : annoy; distress

Definition
(verb) cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Synonyms : annoy bother chafe devil get at get to gravel irritate nark nettle rag rile

Example Sentence

Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves

Definition
(verb) disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

Synonyms : worry

Example Sentence

I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me

Definition
(verb) change the arrangement or position of

Synonyms : agitate commove disturb raise up shake up stir up

Definition
(verb) subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation

Example Sentence

vex the subject of the death penalty

Definition
(verb) be a mystery or bewildering to

Synonyms : amaze baffle beat bewilder dumbfound flummox get gravel mystify nonplus perplex pose puzzle stick stupefy

Example Sentence

This beats me!
Got me--I don't know the answer!
a vexing problem
This question really stuck me

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for vex

very similar to wax....and LADIES go for waxing, even though it is a very painful and annoying process.

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Vex and perplex both mean, to confuse.

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Vex and sex..both are confusing :p

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very similar to wax....and LADIES go for waxing, even though it is a very painful and annoying process.

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viable

Short Definition : capable of maintaining life; feasible; practical or workable; Ex. viable scheme

Definition
(adj) capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are

Synonyms : executable feasible practicable workable

Definition
(adj) capable of life or normal growth and development

Example Sentence

viable seeds
a viable fetus

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for viable

SURVIVABLE ! got it?

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vi(VIV=LIFE) + ABLE....so some one who is ABLE to live his LIFE.

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via = through or way.... , able = possible..... so its something possible by a certain way or not! :)

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vi(VIV=LIFE) + ABLE....so some one who is ABLE to live his LIFE.

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viand

Short Definition : food; CF. live

Definition
(noun) a choice or delicious dish

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for viand

"Vindu" in Telugu means "feast". Viand sounds close to "vindu"

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sounds like via hand..wat goes to stomach via hand is food..

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Y - AND : If it's a CHOICE OR DELICIOUS DISH, you wont ask yourself "Y" "AND" wont wait before eating

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well sorry for this.. but relate it to gand.. jo khana(food)khate ho,vo gand se nikalta hai..

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viand ~ band (band in hindi means Strike) ... so when there is a strike(because of communal tensions/politics etc..) in your city ...you should have enough viand to survive for that period to survive :)

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well sorry for this.. but relate it to gand.. jo khana(food)khate ho,vo gand se nikalta hai..

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vibrant

Short Definition : full of vigor or energy; vibrating

Definition
(adj) vigorous and animated

Synonyms : vivacious

Example Sentence

a vibrant group that challenged the system
a charming and vivacious hostess
a vivacious folk dance

Definition
(adj) of sounds that are strong and resonating

Example Sentence

the men's vibrant voices

Definition
(adj) of colors that are bright and striking

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for vibrant

Vibrant and brilliant both sound similar and have the same meaning....bright, shining.

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mobile vibrating with full energy

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vicar

Short Definition : parish priest; representative

Definition
(noun) a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman Definition
(noun) (Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel Definition
(noun) (Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for vicar

viceroy .... was the highest representative of the country

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vicar is a high ranked person, he will always come in a car

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vicar = representative. we know that vicarious means substitude or secondary. vicar is person who s secondary that is representative og gods. priest are representatives of jesus.

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"vikara:" in Sanskrit means "not composed". This vicar is opposite of that. Priest is composed.

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viceroy .... was the highest representative of the country

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vicar = representative. we know that vicarious means substitude or secondary. vicar is person who s secondary that is representative og gods. priest are representatives of jesus.

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viceroy .... was the highest representative of the country

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vicarious

Short Definition : experienced as if one were taking part in the experience of another; done by a deputy for other people; acting as a substitute; Ex. vicarious thrill at the movies; Ex. the vicarious sufferings of Chri

Definition
(adj) experienced at secondhand

Example Sentence

read about mountain climbing and felt vicarious excitement

Definition
(adj) occurring in an abnormal part of the body instead of the usual site involved in that function

Example Sentence

vicarious menstruation

Definition
(adj) suffered or done by one person as a substitute for another

Example Sentence

vicarious atonement

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for vicarious

we + carious >>> as my friend passed away, i took care of his parents and tried to be like their son(just acted like a substitute)...

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We do things for the people "we care". We appreciate things that "we care for".

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sounds like VICEROY who is just governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign.

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Vicarious and precarious. It is precarious (unsafe) to use a substitute (vicarious) medicine unless the doctor prescribes it.

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vicar-ious: à¤µà¤¿à¤•à¤¾à¤° + ious à¤µà¤¿à¤•à¤¾à¤° means any (bodily) abnormality in hindi

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we + carious >>> as my friend passed away, i took care of his parents and tried to be like their son(just acted like a substitute)...

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sounds like VICEROY who is just governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign.

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Vicarious and precarious. It is precarious (unsafe) to use a substitute (vicarious) medicine unless the doctor prescribes it.

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vicar-ious: à¤µà¤¿à¤•à¤¾à¤° + ious à¤µà¤¿à¤•à¤¾à¤° means any (bodily) abnormality in hindi

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we + carious >>> as my friend passed away, i took care of his parents and tried to be like their son(just acted like a substitute)...

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vicissitude

Short Definition : change (esp. from good to bad); change of fortune; CF. the last emperor of China

Definition
(noun) a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something

Example Sentence

the project was subject to the usual vicissitudes of exploratory research

Definition
(noun) mutability in life or nature (especially successive alternation from one condition to another)

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for vicissitude

some times to face VICISSITUDES OF LIFE one should possess a WISE(good)ATTITUDE ...

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vicissitude sounds like ...WISE ATTITUDE...... whenver there is variation in circumstances or fortune at diffrent times of life, only a WISE PERSON WHO POSSES WISE(good)ATTITUDE CAN HANDLE THE SITUATION PROPERLY.....

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vic(ky's) kiss changed veena's fortune.. so it means change of fortune

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in small wonder - vicky's attitude is varying, which changes the fortune of jamie from bad to good

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in small wonder - vicky's attitude is varying, which changes the fortune of jamie from bad to good

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victuals

Short Definition : food; provisions; V. victual: provide with food

Definition
(noun) a stock or supply of foods

Synonyms : commissariat provender provisions viands

Definition
(noun) a source of materials to nourish the body

Synonyms : aliment alimentation nourishment nutriment nutrition sustenance

Definition
(noun) any substance that can be used as food

Synonyms : comestible eatable edible pabulum victual

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for victuals

Sounds like "rituals". Food (victuals) is a major part of any kind of ritual .

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VICTUALS are VITAL for survival.

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not actual food, substitute of food

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vie

Short Definition : contend; compete

Definition
(verb) compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

Synonyms : compete contend

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for vie

Pronounce it as 'Why' and observe the gesture i.e; right thumb up asking someone the question ' Why'.. and indeed you show your thumb up whenever you CHALLENGE some person

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vie sounds like "SYE", which means the challenge nothing but competing.

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it sounds as "why" as competitors think "why would someone else win the game"

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Vie and shy are rhyming words. Vie, is to compete with someone, but, shy is the opposite...you shy away from public (do not come forward).

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Pronounce it as 'Why' and observe the gesture i.e; right thumb up asking someone the question ' Why'.. and indeed you show your thumb up whenever you CHALLENGE some person

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it sounds as "why" as competitors think "why would someone else win the game"

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Vie and shy are rhyming words. Vie, is to compete with someone, but, shy is the opposite...you shy away from public (do not come forward).

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