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comprehensive

Short Definition : broad; including a lot or everything; thorough; inclusive

Definition
(noun) an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge
Example Sentence
  • she took her comps in English literature
Definition
(adj) including all or everything
Example Sentence
  • comprehensive coverage
  • a comprehensive history of the revolution
  • a comprehensive survey
  • a comprehensive education
Definition
(adj) broad in scope
Example Sentence
  • a comprehensive survey of world affairs
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for comprehensive

we always hear "comprehensive win" from cricket commentators.. it means the side wins making enough runs or with enough wickets.. so its covering n winning in all aspects over the opposition..

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concentrate on "HEN"...wen yu try to cook it ..its says i understand..lol

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compress

Short Definition : force into less space; squeeze; contract; put into fewer words; N: thick mass of cloth pressed to part of the body to stop bleeding or swelling, reduce fever, etc.

Definition
(noun) a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) Definition
(verb) make more compact by or as if by pressing
Synonyms : compact pack together
Example Sentence
  • compress the data
Definition
(verb) squeeze or press together
Example Sentence
  • she compressed her lips
  • the spasm contracted the muscle

comprise

Short Definition : include; consist of

Definition
(verb) be composed of
Synonyms : consist
Example Sentence
  • The land he conquered comprised several provinces
  • What does this dish consist of?
Definition
(verb) include or contain; have as a component
Synonyms : contain incorporate
Example Sentence
  • A totally new idea is comprised in this paper
  • The record contains many old songs from the 1930's
Definition
(verb) form or compose
Example Sentence
  • This money is my only income
  • The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
  • These constitute my entire belonging
  • The children made up the chorus
  • This sum represents my entire income for a year
  • These few men comprise his entire army

compromise

Short Definition : adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of; put into danger, disrepute, or a dishonorable position; Ex. compromise one's principle; N.

Definition
(noun) a middle way between two extremes
Synonyms : via media
Definition
(noun) an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
Example Sentence
  • the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'
Definition
(verb) make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
Example Sentence
  • nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise
Definition
(verb) settle by concession Definition
(verb) expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
Example Sentence
  • The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy

compulsion

Short Definition : compelling; strong desire that is difficult to control; irresistible impulse

Definition
(noun) an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
Example Sentence
  • he felt a compulsion to babble on about the accident
Definition
(noun) an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
Synonyms : obsession
Example Sentence
  • her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly
Definition
(noun) using force to cause something to occur
Synonyms : coercion
Example Sentence
  • though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game
  • they didn't have to use coercion
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compulsion

compulsion(come+pulsor) means strong desire so he had a strong desire to come on pulsor

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our professor tells that no compulsion for tmrws lect ...that means he is not forcing to attend his lect

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compulsive

Short Definition : resulting from compulsion

Definition
(noun) a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things Definition
(adj) caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
Example Sentence
  • compulsive drinking
Definition
(adj) strongly motivated to succeed
Synonyms : determined driven
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compulsive

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opposite of repulsive

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compulsory

Short Definition : obligatory; that must be done

Definition
(adj) required by rule
Synonyms : mandatory required
Example Sentence
  • in most schools physical education is compulsory
  • attendance is mandatory
  • required reading

compunction

Short Definition : remorse; strong uneasiness caused by guilt

Definition
(noun) a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
Synonyms : remorse self-reproach
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compunction

come + puncture..(punch). You will say "come and punch me" only if you are in deep regret of having done something wrong.

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kampan meaning shivers.. when uve done smthing wrong, u shiver with guilt

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is like COMe PUNCTure.. when a tyre is punctured, v r left wid REMORSE..

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compuncture sounds like compensation..when you hav done a wrong thing you regret and offer victim the compensation..

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Compuncture - Come + puncture - when ur self respect is punctured or hurt by yourself, then you feel guilty for such act by you, which eventually causes uneasiness.

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(Com)Common puncture.If u puncture others , ur consciousness will puncture you back.

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COMPUter stopped fUNCTION ing cuz of ur fault , u feel guilty for watching wrong site and getting viruses

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compunction->KAMPANK(vibration)TION jab teacher punishment dene k liye puchta hai k kaun kasoorwar hai to jo guilty hota hai woh dar k mare kapne(vibrate) lagte hai.cuz usko guilty/regret feel hota hai.

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COMPULSION....when you have compulsion of something,you are in great regret or remorse

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if you puncture someones comp (com+punction) you are filled with remorse

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compunction=comp-(completely)+un(undesirable)+tion(action) causing remorse or regret

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COMPUNCTION:COM(KUM-LEES) PUNCH TION(SON-CHILD;imagine an odd situation when an elder feels guilt for doing somethin wrong to u , and he tells u COMPUNCTION, cos hes feelin guilty

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compute

Short Definition : reckon; calculate

Definition
(verb) make a mathematical calculation or computation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compute

compute+(r) can also used to calculate.

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concatenate

Short Definition : link as in a chain

Definition
(verb) combine two strings to form a single one Definition
(verb) add by linking or joining so as to form a chain or series
Example Sentence
  • concatenate terms
  • concatenate characters
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for concatenate

CON CAT N 8 can you con eight cats into biting each others tails to form the number 8 (which looks like a link in a chain?

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Split "concatenate" as come-cat-and-eat. All happens one after another as a chain work.

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continuous + ate (eaating) + night. eating many things one after another at night time should be avoided. eating one after another makes a long FOOD CHAIN or food web. cheerz

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