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colossus

Short Definition : gigantic statue; person or thing of great size or importance

Definition
(noun) someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful Definition
(noun) a person of exceptional importance and reputation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for colossus

if you can remember colossal...a great statue..gigantic..

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remember colosseum - the Italian amphitheater. It is an epitome of colossus(enormous structure)in architecture

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coma

Short Definition : deep prolonged unconsciousness caused by disease, poison, or a severe blow

Definition
(noun) a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury
Synonyms : comatoseness
Definition
(noun) (botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds) Definition
(noun) (astronomy) the luminous cloud of particles surrounding the frozen nucleus of a comet; forms as the comet approaches the sun and is warmed

comatose

Short Definition : in a coma; extremely sleepy

Definition
(adj) relating to or associated with a coma
Example Sentence
  • comatose breathing
  • comatose state
Definition
(adj) in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli
Example Sentence
  • a comatose patient
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for comatose

Coma - in a coma tose - coma ka dose ... very sleepy

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"comatose"- sounds like a toast to coma

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combustible

Short Definition : easily burned; N. CF. combustion

Definition
(noun) a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power Definition
(adj) capable of igniting and burning
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for combustible

come bustible i.e. burnable.. something which is burnable like wood

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comeback

Short Definition : retort; quick clever reply; return to former status

Definition
(noun) a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Example Sentence
  • it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
Definition
(noun) return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for comeback

yuvraj played a comeback innings against england

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Akshay Kumar's comeback in 2007 was the best, he has ever got..

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madhuri dixit comeback in bollywood with Aaja Nachle

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comely

Short Definition : attractive; agreeable; having a pleasing appearance

Definition
(adj) according with custom or propriety
Example Sentence
  • her becoming modesty
  • comely behavior
  • it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money
  • a decent burial
  • seemly behavior
Definition
(adj) very pleasing to the eye
Synonyms : bonnie bonny fair sightly
Example Sentence
  • my bonny lass
  • there's a bonny bay beyond
  • a comely face
  • young fair maidens
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for comely

KOMAL, take it as a name and also concentrate on the meaning, first it is a girl so it wud seem attractive to boys !!! and acc to meaning one who is komal, soft n simple is easily agreeable..

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comely- resembles homely,, homely gals are always liked by everyone,as they are attractive and also have a pleasing appearance.

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you COMb you hair to become attractive.

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comely - it resembles to hindi movie name chameli. In this movie kareena looks attractive.

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comely sounds like komali-means comedian (in tamil).so if v c komali, it ll be pleasing to our eyes.

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"Come Lee" ... Bruce Lee has an fit body it is attractive to see him COME in a movie.

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COMELY...komal in marathi means najuk i.e delicate...most of the beautiful girls are delicate.....

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U wud like to have a wife that agrees with you by moaning "OH YES! OH YES! OH YES!!!!!", when she cums ;)

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comely -> amely; a name of a girl who is attractive and agreeable in nature

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She's so attractive that can make me come soon...

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its the opposite of HOMELY

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comestible

Short Definition : something fit to be eaten

Definition
(noun) any substance that can be used as food Definition
(adj) suitable for use as food
Synonyms : eatable edible
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for comestible

COMESTIBLE ~ COME+ ITS + EATABLE

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estible- resembles like edible, ie, somthing fit to be eaten...

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Comestible is like come and eat edible food.

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comestible rhymes Digestible-something fit tobe eaten are digestible

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"Comestible" sounds similar to combustible( easily burned)...So comestible, something that can be burned in stomach, think it as etable.

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come eat at table :P

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Comestible -> Eaten food provides energy because it is Combustible in stomach.

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here mes ( mess) & tible (table) ,,together it becomes mess the table with food.......

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comeuppance

Short Definition : deserts; well-deserved punishment or misfortune; rebuke

Definition
(noun) an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved
Synonyms : comeupance deserts
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for comeuppance

A student attempts a prank during a lecture. The teacher holds up a stick in her hand and asks the student to come up and face the consequence(punishment) he deserves.

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com up with your results for a problem

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come+uppance= uppance sounds like offence, so when u do any offence punishments will COME behind you which is DESERVED

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come up and take punishment

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COME UP and pay the penance.. I will give you comeuppance, you will never comeuppance against me ever after

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comity

Short Definition : courtesy; civility; Ex. comity of nations

Definition
(noun) a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility and respect
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for comity

comity sounds like come eat with us, which displays courtesy.

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Nations around the world build some commitees to grow comity among them.

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comity sounds like committee (with civil and courteous members.)

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comity sounds like comedy....when there is comedy everywhere and you crack jokes, it represents friendly feeling coz at that time everyone is happy....

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an ity bit different than comedy. Lenny Bruce - seemed disharmonius (worked along side jazz musicians, uncivi (was arrested), and disrespectful (used foul language) but in the end his comedy promoted comity

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Comity and Courtesy rhyme

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COMITY..Always a committee is formed by general agreement where people show COURTESY and CIVILITY(politeness) to each other.

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its like "kaumi ekta" kaumi ekta(Unity and courtesy) with each other can persist when people are civilized

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COME ET , though ET was extraterrestrial the boy showed courtesy(politeness) and civility

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commandeer

Short Definition : take (private property) for military use without needing permission or giving payment; draft for military purposes

Definition
(verb) take arbitrarily or by force
Synonyms : highjack hijack pirate
Example Sentence
  • The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for commandeer

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come and give me your deer....i.e.take sth by force

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comandeering is close to commando

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COMMAN-DEER: when some things are common, ppl take it without asking anyone

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