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Disheveled

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Untidy (hair and clothes) ; disheveled appearance

Mem word : Pichakaaran

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Baffling

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Puzzling , confusing; A baffling problem

Mem word : Oru dashum puriyala

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Lenient

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Not strict ; Lenient teacher

Mem word : Your class teacher :p

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Repulsive

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Disgusting ,distaste ; Repulsive personality

Mem word : Arturo Roman

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Audacious

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Bold, daring, fearless ; Audacious attempt

Mem phrase : Thalakki dil ah paathela

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Parry

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Ward off, the act of blocking an attack and pushing it away with weapons, countermove ; parry a blow

Mem word : kathi sanda defence :3

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Prevalent

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Widespread in a particular area or in a particular time ; prevalent disease

Mem word : CORONA!!

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Ominous

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Giving the worrying impression that something bad is gonna happen ; threatening

Root word : Latin omen -omin

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Incredible

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Impossible to believe , unbelievable; Incredible India

Mem phrase : Corruption is gone forever

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Ophthalmologist

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Eye doctor

Mem word : ophthal… optics…eye

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Supersede

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Take place of , replace ; will supersede the old law

Mem phrase : Nairobi superseded Berlin:p

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Anonymous

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One whose name is not known

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Autopsy

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Examination of corpse to determine the cause of death

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Indefatigable

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Tireless; an indefatigable worker

Mem way : inde-fatigue( extreme tiredness; weak) able

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Atheist

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Disbeliever of God

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Etymology

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Deals with origin or derivation of words

Mem word: Root Words from Latin , Greek etc..

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Egoist

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Me first attitude ; devoted to own interest and advancement

Mem phrase : Enakeee enakaaa :p

Root word : ego; Latin word for self or I..egoist, egocentric,egotist , egomaniac etc

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Root word : anthropos

Origin : Greek

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Greek meaning mankind

Example ; anthropology ; misanthropy ;anthropoid; anthropocentric,anthropomorphic , philanthropy , anthrophobia

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Anthropology

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Study of human societies, cultures etc

Mem way: Ayirathil Oruvan andrea :p

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Misanthropy

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Dislike of mankind

Root words; mis( miso; Greek - hating ) and anthropos ( man )

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Anthropoid

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Resembling a human being in form ; like apes and monkeys

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Anthropocentric

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Regarding mankind as the main element of existence and opposing other animals and creatures..even god

Mem way : anthropo ( man) centric (man-centered)

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Anthropomorphic

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Showing or treating of animals , gods or object as that of human ; attribution of human behaviour to the above mentioned

Mem word : humanization

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Philanthropy

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Charitable character; generous donation of money

Root word : philanthropos; man-loving

Mem phrase ; Iron man : genius, billionaire ,playboy ,philanthropist

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Anthrophobia

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Fear of people

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Asceticism

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Ascetic ; being disciplined and self denial to some practices for religious reasons mostly .

Mem word : Ambi typeszz

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Miscogynist

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A person who despises , dislikes women

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Equivocate

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Using ambiguous language ( having more than one interpretation ) in order to hide the truth or committing one selfs .

Mem word : Politicians , play boys

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Ambiguous

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Not clear, having more than one Interpretation

Root word: ambi- both

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Philander

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Readily or frequently entering into causal sexual relationship with woman

Root word : philein - to love

Mem word: Iron man before pepper

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Loquacity

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Talkativeness ; loquacious

Mem word : Ka(s)ja ka(s)ja nu ..like pakoda :p

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Glib

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Smooth ;slick , fluent but insincere and shallow ; a glib talker

Mem word : lol…VC officier ,…Nalla valapalam maari pesunaaan sir :p

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Incorrigible

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Beyond correction or reform , cannot be changed; a persons behaviours: an incorrigible optimist

Mem way : in (not) corr( correctable )

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Ocular

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Connected with eyes or vision ; visual ;
An ocular problem, an ocular lens

Root word : oculus (Latin) means eye

Mem word : Oculas reparo ( spell in Harry Potter for correcting vision )

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Demagogue

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A demagogue or rabble-rouser is a leader who gains popularity in a democracy by exploiting emotions, prejudice, and ignorance to arouse the common people against elites, whipping up the passions of the crowd and shutting down reasoned deliberation

Mem way : kinda like arturito when he does the talk show against the heist team

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Naive

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Unsophisticated ; lack of wisdom and judgement

Mem word : apaaavi

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Affluence

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State of having money , wealth ; living in affluence

Mem word : Ambani

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Retrospect

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View of the past ; seeing the past course of events

Mem way : retro ( past) spect ( seeing)

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Gourmet

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Connoisseur of good food , a person with discerning palate

Mem word : Ratatouille!!!!!

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Connoisseur

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Expert judge in the matter of taste.

Mem word : Ratatouille Max!!!

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Discern

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To detect with eyes, to recognise something which is not clear, to find out , sharp perceptions

Mem way : Sophia from control z has a discerning quality

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Simulate

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Imitating the appearance or character of , pretend to have a feeling or emotion.

Mem word : simulation of flow. Simulation software’s

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Magnanimous

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Generous and forgiving person

Root word : Latin Magnus : great Animus : soul

Mem phrase : ponaal poganum ooda

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Clandestine

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Keeping it a secret or done secretly mostly because illicit ; a clandestine meeting

Mem word : illuminati meeting are clandestine

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Illicit

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Forbidden by law , rules , custom, murdering is an illicit act

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Apathetic

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Showing no interest, enthusiasm or concern ; apathy

Mem way : a( no) pathetic( arousing feelings and concerns )

Psych mode maxx!!!

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Placate

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Making someone else angry or hostile , pacify , soothe , calming down

Mem word : drugs( 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽) n music

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Vacillate

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Wavering mind, swing back and forth in making a decision , indecisive

Mem way : vacillate ( oscillate ) ..un kaal tharaila Padala … first Neelu aprom sollu !

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Antipathy

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Bashfulness ; feeling of aversion

Mem way : anti( no) pathy ( Latin pathos : feelings )

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Aversion

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A strong dislike or disinclination

Memoji : 🙅🏻‍♂️🙅🏻‍♂️🙅🏻‍♂️🙅🏻‍♂️🙅🏻‍♂️

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Circumspect

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Very cautious and unwilling to take risks

Mem way :circum ( circumstances)..spect(seeing ) and being cautious

Mem word : Alert Arumugam

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Intrepid

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Fearless and adventurous ; extremely brave

Mem word : Bear grylls

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Diaphanous

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Light, delicate and translucent ; gauzy

Root word : Greek dia ( through) phainien ( to show )

Mem way : oil paper

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Gauzy

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Thin and translucent

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Taciturn

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Reserved and doesn’t talk much, quite , communicates little

Mem word : hmmm…hmmm… okay …hmmm

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Malign

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Evil in nature, harmful, accuse ; speaking about someone in a spiteful critical va

Mem phrase : Serial villies : Ava vaalavee kudaaadhu illaina naa avala naa vaaaale vidamaaten

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Congenital

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Present from birth ; a particular trait or an abnormality or disease

Mem way : Kodi lee 💙

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Neurosis

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a relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress (depression, anxiety, obsessive behaviour, hypochondria) but not a radical loss of touch with reality.

Mem word : typical teenagers problems :p

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Unequivocal

U know this ….. neeye sollu paapom

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Unmistakeable ;unambiguous

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Vicarious

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experienced as a result of watching, listening to, or reading about the activities of other people, rather than by doing the activities yourself

Mem way : like we feel after watching kickass series or movies .

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Psychogenic

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Having a psychological origin or cause than physical ; Psychogenic ailment

Mem way : psycho (gotta do with mind) +gen (genic) is the origin ( example generation ,engender )

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Ailment

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An illness , minor one

Mem way : A(ill)ment

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Engender

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Cause or give rise to; beginning of something

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Anachronous

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Belonging to a different time period; a object , or character behaviour

Mem way : we should definitely belong to a different time period ( anachronistic) Old fashioned people

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Iconoclastic

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Iconoclast; Criticising and attacking cherished beliefs , traditions etc; sneering traditions

Mem : Iyer Vivek in saamy movie is an iconoclastic person ( Bhogi ; school ; man weds donkey)

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Sneer

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Contemptuous or mocking smile, gesture or tone

Mem : 🥴This Max

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Contempt

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Contemptuous; a feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration; this is a bad manner

Mem phrase : “nee adhuku seri pattu varamaata “ Salpi nu nenaikiradhu

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Tyro

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A beginner or novice

Mem way : Noobs ( remember when I got 40 kills playing against tyros ) :3

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Laconic

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Using very few words will talking , Terse and meaningful;

Mem : Actor Vijay before former CM Jayalalitha’s death :p

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Semantic

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Relating to meaning or logic ; linguistic and philosophical study of meaning in language

Mem way : Arrival movie

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Cavalier

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Showing a lack of proper concern ; offhand ( done n mode without previous thought or preparation)

Mem way : some architectural designs in memes

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Anomalous

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Something that deviates from standard or normal or expected.

Mem way : a( not) nomalous ( normal )

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Posthumous

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occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.

(of a child) born after the death of its father.

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Enervated

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Completely exhausted

Mem way : ener( energy) vated ( went away)

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Perspicacity

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the quality of having a ready insight into things; the ability to understand things quickly and make accurate judgments: a woman of exceptional perspicacity

Mem word : Sherlock Holmes

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Martinet

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A strict disciplinarian ; a person who demands obedience and is strict

Mem way : NCC Giri

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Gregarious

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A very social person, extrovert typezz ; friendly; fond of company

Mem word : Puppay (Pavithra )

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Phelgmatic

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(of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition

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Stolid

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calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation

Mem Way: you sometimes!!

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inveterate

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having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change

Mem way : kaal aaaturadhu ; how some people raise their index finger while eating , sleeping positions etc

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Egregious

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Outstandingly bad, terrible ; but the old or archaic meaning is to be remarkably good ,over the course of time the meaning changed

Like how terrific is used for explaining good now a days but the meaning is actually bad.

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Cacophony

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Unpleasant noises, harsh sounds

Mem way : metal music , traffic horns

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Prurient

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having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters, especially the sexual activity of others

Prurient adolescent

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Uxorious

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having or showing a great or excessive fondness for his wife.

Mem Phrase : Kolaamaavu Kokila “ apidiye thaangi thaangi thaaangi thaaangi “ hahahahhah

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Growl

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make a low guttural sound in the throat; usually doggos and animals

Mem way : Eva when someone goes near her food

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Beget

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Causing , bring about , bring into existence

Remember synonyms : Engender

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Benign

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Gentle and kind ; warm hearted

Mem word : Amma

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Disdain

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the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect.

Remember synonyms : Contemptuous/ contempt .

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Covet

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The want to have something especially something which belongs to others, carve and desire

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Usurp

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Take place of Illegally or by force , seize and hold in possession

Mem way : kings usurping .

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Altruist

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A person who is unselfishly concern about others welfare. Let me help u attitude

Antonym:egoist, egotist, egocentric

Mem way : In one film hero Sundal vipaane ..to make his frd an IAS officer

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Introvert

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Social distancing, uncomfortable engaging in activities

Mem : Pudhu checha

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Extrovert

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Kaja kaja max . Socialising , high spirited

Mem : Palaiya checha 💙eeee

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Ambieert

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Both introverted and extroverted tendencies

Mem : Me🙈

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Misogamist

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Who hates marriage ; aversion of marriage bachelor forever

Mem : Ratan Tata ( he feared marriage )

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Austere

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Severe or strict manners of attitude, monk like manners, having no comfort and not being all luxurious

Mem : Former president Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

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Altercation

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Violent disagreement , a verbal fight , strong quarrel or dispute

Mem : Bigg boss house

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Dexter

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Is a Latin word - right hand ; so traditionally speaking the right is skillful one

Mem : Dexter

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Dexterous

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Skillful

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Dexterity

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Skill

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Ambidextrous

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One who can use both right hand and left hand in any work . Both hands are skilled.

Mem : Gandhi ji is ambidextrous (can write with both hands) , a drummer etc

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Sinister

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The Latin word for Left hand, lefties are considered …u k ..bad .
The same word means threatening, evil, or dangerous

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Gauche

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French word for left hand

Meaning, clumsiness, awkward ( synonym for left handed) , socially awkward, unsophisticated

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Adroit

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Clever or skill

Remember synonyms: Dexterity, Dexterous

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Gynaecologist

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Medical specialist for female disorders

Root word : gyne means word ( miso(gy)nist : hates / dislikes women )

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Root word : Gamos

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Meaning : marriage

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Monogamy

A

Custom of only one marriage

Mem way : mono (1) gamy (gamos -marriage)

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108
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Bigamy

A

Two marriages: the unlawful act of contracting anything marriage with divorcing ones current legal spouse

Mem way : bi(2)gamy(marriage)

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109
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Polygamy

Guess pannu paapom

A

Many marriages ; kings used to do that

Polygyny = man who has many wives (poly gyn (women) y)

Mem : poly(many) gamy( marriage)

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110
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Polyandry

A

A women who has many husbands

Mem way : poly ( many) andry (andros-male Greek)

Indrani story nyabagam iruka…she had 4husbands
Lol

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111
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Gynandrous

A

A flower having stamens and pistil in one column.

An animal or a person who is hermaphrodite

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112
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Hermaphrodite

A

a person or animal having both male and female sex organs or other sexual characteristics, either abnormally or (in the case of some organisms) as the natural condition.

Mem :Predestination

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113
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Aphrodite

A

A Greek goddess of beauty and love

Mem : Katy Peru song la varum “make me your Aphrodite…make me your one and only .) Nalla irukum ..(Dark horse )

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114
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Alter ego

A

a person’s secondary or alternative personality can also mean someone who u are best frds with

Mem way : ambi aniyan remo

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115
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Alternate

A

occur in turn repeatedly ; substitutes ; alternative

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Alteration

A

Change of course, making it into something else.

Mem way : Dress alteration

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117
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Internist

A

Internal diseases doctors like asthma , chest pain.

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118
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Gynaecologist

A

Treats female reproductive and sexual organs

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119
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Obstetrician

A

The specialist delivers babies and takes care of the mother during and immediately after the period of her pregnancy

Mem way : Nandan Vijay 😆

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120
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Pediatrician

A

Pediatricians are doctors who manage the health of your child, including physical , behavior, and mental health issues.

Root : Greek paidos -child , iatreia -medical healing , ician -expert

Mem : paalvaadi teacher of medical science :p

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121
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Dermatologist

A

Skin doc

Mem : Your doc Deepika :p

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122
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Orthopedist

A

An orthopedic surgeon, a physician who corrects congenital (try to remember this word ) or functional abnormalities of the bones with surgery, casting, and bracing

Mem : elumbu doc

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123
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orthodontist

A

Dentist who treats teeth and jaw alignments

Mem way : Deepika’s doc

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124
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Cardiologist

A

Heart doc

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125
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Neurologist

A

Doc who treats nervous system , brain and spinal chord .

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126
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Psychiatrist

A

Doc for mental illness and emotional disturbances

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127
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Root word -Ped

A

Origin Latin; pedis - foot
( don’t confuse with pediatrician greek )

Pedestal - base of support on which a statue or column is placed.
Pedal
Pedestrian

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128
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Pedagogy

A

is the study of how knowledge and skills are imparted in an educational context, and it considers the interactions that take place during learning.

Root word : Greek paidos (children) , agogos ( leading ) ; leading of children

Mem : Samarchiyal Kalki, CBSE, ICSE

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129
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Pedantic

A

excessively concerned with minor details or rules

Mem : Ambi

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130
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Scrupulous

A

a person who is extremely concerned about details , careful, thorough
Overscrupulous

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131
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Meticulous

A

showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

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132
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Pedagogue

Remind : demagogue

A

A teacher, especially a strict or pedantic one.

Demagogue : mislead people , ambiguous

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133
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Root word : derma , Greek

A 
Skin.
Hypodermic 
Epidermis -outermost layer of the skin ( sambu Mavan )
Taxidermist 
Pachyderm 
Dermatitis
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134
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Hypodermic

A

Needles , syringes used for injection, beneath the skin

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135
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Taxidermist

A

the activity of cleaning, preserving, and filling the skins of dead animals with special material to make them look as if they are still alive.

Mem : Museum pieces

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136
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Pachyderm

A

a very large mammal with thick skin, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.

Mem way : pachy( packs -> thick) ,Derm ( skin )

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137
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Dermatitis

A

a medical condition in which the skin becomes red, swollen, and sore, sometimes with small blisters, resulting from direct irritation of the skin by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it.

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138
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Root word oculus

A

Latin -eye

Ocular (recollect meaning)
Monocle 
Binoculars 
Inoculate 
Ophthalmologist ( recollect )
Optometrists 
Opticians
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139
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Monocle

A

a single eyeglass, kept in position by the muscles around the eye.

Mem way : mono (1) ocular ( eye piece)

Seeettu checking quality of diamonds :p

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140
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Inoculate

A

treat with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease; vaccinate.

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141
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Optometrist

A

the occupation of measuring eyesight, prescribing corrective lenses, and detecting eye disease.

Mem way : Opto (Greek opsis, optikos sight/vision) metristis ( Greek metron -measurement )

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142
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Optician

A

Specialist in optics

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143
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Pschyoanalyst

A

Theories and therapeutic techniques related to the study of the unconscious mind, thoughts, desire

Mem way : Mind (psych) analysis (analyst)… eg ; psychological tests ; what do u see in this picture types

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144
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Osteopath

A

Treats bones and injuries with pressure and movement

Mem way : lol….Vijay in gilli climax scene , massaging

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145
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Chiropractor

A

Treats pain and injury esp. by pressing the muscles of a person’s back to adjust the positions of the bones

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146
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Podiatrist

A

Treats foot minor ailments. Foot doc

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147
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Graphologist

A

Analysis handwriting to determine character , personality and aptitude; verifies signatures and stuffs

Root word: graph ..Greek graphos ( written / drawn )

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148
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Gerontologist

A

Studies the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of ageing.

Root word: Greek ; geron, old man; logia -study of

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149
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Root word : psyche greek

A 
Spirit, mind  ;soul,
 Psychiatrist : u k 
Psychology : study of psyche
Psychic 
Psychopathic
Psychosomatic 
Psychoanalysis 
Psychogenic 
Psychotherapist
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150
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Psychic

A

Refers to phenomenon which cannot be explained in pure physical term ….also the one who has the sixth sense of mind reading , specially gifted which cannot be accounted logically

Mem way : now u see me ; mind reader

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151
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Psychopathy

A

Pathos Greek - suffering or disease

So it’s mental illness or emotional disorder

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152
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Psychosomatic

A

Soma greek for body

Powerful influence of the mind problems which actually causes bodily diseases

Mem way : pyscho( mind ) soma(body) tic

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153
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Psychogenic

A

Having psychological origin rather than a physical one

Mem way : psycho + genic ( origin/ cause)

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154
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Psychotherapist

A

Treats psychogenic disorders or for any personal disturbances

Mem way : pyscho the rapist went to psychotherapist ..eee

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155
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Pedodontist

A

Specialises in the care of child’s teeth

Mem way : paidos (ped) child , odontos ( Greek tooth)

Recollect orthodontist

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156
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Periodontist

A

Gum specialist

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157
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Endodontist

A

Specialised in the work on the pulp of the tooth and in the root canal

Mem way : endo ( inner , within greek) like endothermic reaction

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158
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Exodontic

A

Exo means out odontos -teeth ; the one who extracts teeth

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159
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Root word metron

A

Measurement
Barometer- pressure measuring Device
Thermometer
Sphygmomanometer

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Sphygmomanometer

A

Device for measuring blood pressure

Root word: sphygmos ;greek - pulse

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161
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Root word osteomalacia

A

Meaning bones

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162
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Root word pous , podos

A 
Foot 
Podiatrist - foot doc
Octopus- 8 footed
Podium - place for foot
Tripod - 3 legged
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163
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Root word cheir

A

Hand

Chiropody

Chiropractor- heal with their hands

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164
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Chiropody

A

Cheir ( hand) + podos ( foot)
Old meaning - labour saving machine and push button devices,where people use their hand and their are standing- leading to calluses on their hand and foot

Now : treatment of foot and their ailments ( podiatrist )

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165
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Chiromancy

A

Mancy Greek for foretelling or prediction

Chiromancy - hand + foretelling - Kai jodhidanm ; chiromancy

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166
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Chirography

A

Study of handwriting , penmanship( art of handwriting )

Recollect : graphologists

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Calligraphy

A

Artistic handwriting

Root word : kallos ( beauty) + graphein ( writing )

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168
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Cacography

A

Bad handwriting

Root word : kakos greek for bad, harsh

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169
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Graph

A

Cardio graph -ecg
Photograph - written by light
Phonograph -phone greek for sound, written by sound
Biography

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170
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Geriatrician ….guess it

A

Medical care of elderly

Root word : geras / geron - old
Recollect : gerontologist

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171
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Root word senex

A

Latin for old

Senile
Senior
Senescent
Senate

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172
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Senile

A

Showing signs of the physical or mental disorientation that generally marks old age

Mem : thali mudi falling , grating , winkles , skin sagging

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173
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Senescent

A

Aging ;growing old

It’s kinda like adolescent ( growing into an adult )

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174
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Convalescent

A

Recovering from illness or disease, growing healthy again

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175
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Obsolescent

A

Becoming obsolete ; obsolete -
no longer produced or used; out of date.

Mem way : paper books

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Senior

A

Old , seniority

177
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Senate

A

Original,y council of older , preferably wiser ,citizens

178
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Callipygian

A

Well shaped buttocks :p

Root word: calli (beauty kallos ) + Pygian (puge greek ; butt)

179
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Astronomer

A

Study of planets , galaxies, stars and universe

180
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Geologist

A

Study of the habitat, mountains, oceans , rivers , plains

181
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Biologist

A

Study of living organisms, plant science animal science

182
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Zoologist

A

Study of animal and their behaviour

183
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Entomologist

A

Study of insects ..insert expert

Mem phrase : Kaaatupoochi and co :p

184
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Philologist

A

study of language, especially its history and development ; evolvement of language

185
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Semanticist

A

Recollect semantic ..study of the logic and meaning in a language

186
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Sociologist

A

study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture that surrounds everyday life

187
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Astrologer

A

Josiyakaar

188
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Aster

A

A star shaped flower

189
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Asterisks

A

*

190
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Disaster

A

Misfortune / calamity

Astron is star , disASTER - they say calamities occur because the stars were in opposition

191
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Autonomy

A

Self+ law/order ; the quality or state of being self-governing

192
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Autonomous

A

Governs itself , handles it self, autonomous vehicle

193
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Metronome

A

a device that produces a steady pulse to help musicians play in time… google it …it’s fun

Metron +nomos

194
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Geometry

A

Measurement of earth ( geo + metron) …branch of mathematics which studies shapes and their properties

Mathematician is a geometrician

195
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Biography

A

Writing about someone’s life

196
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Autobiography

A

Writing about ones own self

197
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Biopsy

A

Sample tissue / sample of cells taken from the living being to study it

Mem : bio+opsis ( view ) ; viewing something in the body

198
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Botanist

A

Botany ; studies plants ,is an expert in plant science

Mem : Martian movie astronaut was a botanist

199
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Zodiac

A

Raasi

Zoion -animal and it has animal diagrams and hence the name

200
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Geography

A

Geo -earth + graphein - writing

Mapping of earth ,writing about earth , study of earth

201
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Tonsillectomy

A

a surgical operation to remove the tonsils

Root : tonsil + tome (cut)

202
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Appendectomy

A

a surgical operation to remove the appendix.

Root : appendix + tome ( cut )

203
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Mastectomy

A

Surgery for removing breasts

Mem : Jane from predestination

204
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Hysterectomy

A

Surgery to removal of uterus

Root : hustera (Greek) - womb

205
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Prostatectomy

A

a surgical operation to remove all or part of the prostate gland.

206
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Eccentric

A

unconventional and slightly strange

Root : Ec ( out ) + centric ( centre )

Mem : Joker is an eccentric person

207
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Atom

A

A ( not) + Tome ( cut) . The tiniest particle which can’t be cut into further particle .

208
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Anatomy

A

the branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts.

209
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Dichotomy

A

A difference between two completely opposite ideas or things

Mem : good and bad. Male and female… u and the u in mirror :p

210
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Epitome

A

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

Mem : I am the epitome of caring :p

211
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Philharmonic

A

The love of music or harmony

Root word :philein (love) + harmony ( music )

212
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Bibliophile

A

Who lovesss books as collectables

Mem : Recollect bibliography + philein ( love)

213
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Anglophile

A

Love for British people

Root : Anglo ( English / brits) + philein ( love)

Mem : the monarchs at the time of British Invasion

214
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Aphrodisiac

A

a food, drink, or other thing that stimulates sexual desire :p

215
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Philter

A

a drink supposed to arouse love and desire for a particular person in the drinker; a love potion.

Mem way :Harry Potter ; love potion

216
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Tome

A

Is a large book, heavy large scholarly book

It’s different from root tome

Mem : Mahabharatam

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Monolingual,bilingual, trilingual, multilingual

A

Person speaking 1;2;3 n many languages respectively

218
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Francophile , Russophile, Germanophile,

A

Person who loves France, Russia and German respectively

219
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Sinophile

A

Chino-phile , person who loves china

Mem : we are anti sinophile

220
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Nipponophile

A

A person who loves japan

Mem : Nippon Nippon :p

221
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Hispanophile

A

A person who loves Spain

Mem : hiSPANophile

222
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Oedipus complex

A

A desire for sexual involvement with the parent of the opposite sex .ewwwwwwww

223
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Notorious

A

Famous for a bad quality / deed.

Notorious gambler.

Mem : vanitha is known for her notorious arguments

224
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Consummate

A
  1. To make a marriage or romantic relationship complete by having sex.

2, to make perfect ;a consummate chef; ultimate chef

225
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Chronic

A

Lasting for a long longggg time

Mem : a chronic disease , chronic cold

226
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Pathological

A

extreme in a way that is not normal or that shows an illness or mental problem.. could be used for other aspects as well..like Pathological liar
Na extreme abnormal lying

227
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Unconscionable

A

not right or reasonable.

Mem : un (not ) conscious ( right / nyayamaana )

228
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Genetics

A

branch of biology concerned with the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms

Mem ; Subha Srinivasan 7am arivu:p

229
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Geneticist

A

Scientific specialist on genetics

230
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Genealogy

A

study and tracing of lines of descent; plant’s or animal’s line of evolutionary development from earlier forms.

Mem : family tree

231
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Chronological

A

In correct order of time

Root word : chronos

232
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Chronometer

A

an instrument for measuring time accurately in spite of motion or variations in temperature, humidity, and air pressure.

Mem : watch is a chronometer

233
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Synchronize

A

Time together, at the same time rate

Root -sync with chronos

234
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Pathology

A

Study of diseases it’s nature cause cure etc

235
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Pathologist

A

Expert who examines tissue , often by autopsy or biopsy , diagnose diseases

236
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Sympathize

A

Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune.

Root : sym+ pathos ( feeling -pathize )

237
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Apathy

A

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Mem : a (no) + pathy ( pathos ;feelings )

238
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Empathy

A

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Note : sympathize feeling sad for some one whereas empathise is understanding the problem and sharing your feelings too

239
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Pathetic

A

pitying, especially through vulnerability or sadness.

Mem : pathetic situation

240
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Telepathy

A

communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses.

Root : tele( far of ) + pathy ( feeling ) ; conveying your feeling far of with mind or other sense

Mem : eye contact

241
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Congregate

A

Gather into crowd/ mass.

Mem : con -Greg( Gregis - flock) are

242
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Omniscient

A

All knowing , possessed with infinite knowledge.

Mem : omni (all) sci( Scio- knowledge) ent

All knowing Azhagu Raja

243
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Prescience

A

the fact of knowing something in advance; foreknowledge

Mem way : pre ( before) sci( knowledge)

Mem : meeeeee :p

244
Q

Nescient

A

lacking knowledge; ignorant

Root : ne ( negative ) + sci( knowledge)

MAkku Mada sambraaani

245
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Segregate

A

set apart from the rest or from each other

Root : se ( apart)+ Greg ( flock )

246
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Aggregate

A

A whole formed by combining several separate elements.

Root : ag ( do)+ Greg ( flock) …make a flock

Apidiyee Alli potutu vanden sir

247
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Neuralgia

A

intense, typically intermittent pain along the course of a nerve, especially in the head or face.

Head ache appo varum gaaandu..from eyes to manda

248
Q

Tangible

A

real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced

249
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Disparage

A

To criticise sometime showing u don’t respect them.

Mem : we all disparage trump

250
Q

Titillate

A

to make someone excited intentionally but only a little, usually with sexual images or descriptions :p

251
Q

Adulate

A

Praise someone excessively , than deserved

Mem : Chechaaa u are sooooooo handsome :p ..hahah

252
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Proscribing

A

forbid, especially by law.

Mem : pro ( in front of ) + scribe ( writing ) … going against written laws 😎

253
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Obviate

A

Remove; avoid or prevent

Mem : obviate your deepest fears :p

254
Q

Omnipotent

A

(of a deity) having unlimited power

Mem way : omni (all) + potent ( potential / power types )

255
Q

Omnipresent

A

Present or having effect over Everywhere

Mem way : omni(all) + present

CORONA is omnipresent

256
Q

Militate

A

damage something severely, especially by violently removing a part

Mem : Vivek militating the statue in M Kumaran 😂😂😂😂😂

257
Q

Malign

A

evil in nature or effect

Mem : mal ( bad), 😈Christopher

258
Q

Condone

A

Approve or sanction some behaviour / practice which is considered morally offensive .

Mem : Minister Paiyan special treatments as shown in movies

259
Q

Parity

A

state or condition of being equal, especially as regards status or pay

Root: par ( equal )

Mem : jamindar n jamindar

260
Q

Compare

A

See if they are same or not

Root - com-par( equal) -e

261
Q

Peer

A

look with difficulty or concentration at someone or something…( butterfly image I sent you )

It’s also a person of the same age , status , ability ; peer pressure

262
Q

Ambiguity

A

Being ambiguous , recollect

263
Q

Double entendre

A

a word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risqué or indecent.

Mem : double meaning :p

264
Q

Risqué

A

Risqué ( to risk ; root ) slightly indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive.

265
Q

Equity

A

Equal treatment , fairness

Opposite : inequity

266
Q

Iniquity

A

Immoral or grossly unfair

Inequity , replace e with I ; iniquitous

267
Q

Equinox

A

the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of equal length.22 spet n 20 march.

Root : equi( equal ) + nox ( night )

268
Q

Nocturnal

A

done, occurring, or active at night

Root : noctis ( night)

269
Q

Nocturne

A

A musical composition of dreamy character …aval aval ponmagal :p

Also a painting of a night scene

270
Q

Equanimity

A

calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.

Root : equ ( equal ) + animus ( mind)

Mem: SHANTHI fooking NILAI :p

271
Q

Equilibrium

A

Root : Equi ( equal ) + libra ( balance , Librium)

State of being balanced

272
Q

Equilibrist

A

Who does balancing activities , like tightrope walker

273
Q

Equ words

A 
Equator - imaginary line , diving earth into 2 halves 
Equivalent - equal in value 
Equation 
Equidistant 
Equiangular 
Equilateral ( all sides equal ) triangle
274
Q

Equestrian.

A

Horse rider

Root : equine ( horse )

275
Q

Equestrienne

A

A woman on a horse

276
Q

Vociferous

A

expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful.

Root : voci ( vocal) + fero ( to bear or carry/ place ) ,…placing the voice / words types

Mem : some times Tuco in breaking bad

277
Q

Magnavox

A

Trans name for radios and TV sets.

Root : Magnus ( large ) + vox ( voice )

278
Q

Vehement

A

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

279
Q

Manuscript

A

Hand written

Root : manus ( hand) + script (written)

280
Q

Scriptures

A

Holy writings

281
Q

Subscribe

A

To write one’s name under zap order or contract

Mem : Subscribe for the magazine

282
Q

Postscript

A

Someone who is proscribed (recollect)

283
Q

Prescribe

A

recommend (a substance or action) as something beneficial, in writing

Mem : doc prescriptions

284
Q

Typescript

A

A typed copy of text

285
Q

Inscribe

A

to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record ; carving

Root : in ( into) ; scribe ( write)

Mem : lovers inscribing their names on tree , I have one tree like that in college parking lot :p

Inscribe a square in a circle

286
Q

Describe

A

De ( down , to ) ; scribe ( write )

To write down

287
Q

Trivial

A

of little value or importance, without great significance

Trivialities , trivia ( quiz with little detail )

288
Q

Military / militia

A

Root ; militis , soldier

289
Q

Malediction

A

Cursing , evil saying

Root : male ( bad/ evil ) + dic ( to say , dictate)

Mem : Ava naaaasaaamaaa pogaaaa

290
Q

Malevolent

A

Wishing evil or harm

Root : male ( bad) + vol ( Volo , to wish )

Mem : I was malevolent to an auto driver

291
Q

Maleficent

A

Doing harm , or evil, evil deeds behaviour

Root : male ( evil ) + fic ( to do )

292
Q

Malefactor

A

Evildoer , a criminal

Root : male ( bad) + factus ( to do )

293
Q

Maladroit

A

Clumsy , unskillful

Root : mal + adroit (recollect)

294
Q

Malaise

A

a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify.

Just as disease , bad + ease , mal + ease , lack of ease

295
Q

Malice

A

Desire to harm someone

296
Q

Malady

A

a disease or ailment.

297
Q

MAL

A

Malicious
Malnutrition
Malpractice
Maladjusted (failing to cope with the demands of a normal social environment)

298
Q

Benign

A

Kindly , good natured , not harmful

Root : bene ( good )

299
Q

Benediction

A

Saying good , blessing

Root : bene ( good ) + dic ( dictate, to say )

Opposite of malediction

Mem : deerka sumangali ah iru

300
Q

Benefactor

A

One who does good things , providing aid , gifts

Root : ( bene ) good + factus ( factor, to do )

Mem : benefactors of the institution

Beneficient * maleficient

301
Q

Benevolent

A

Wish them well

Root : bene ( good ) + volo ( wish )

302
Q

Bonus

A

Good , extra

303
Q

Bona fide

A

In good faith , hence valid for proofs

Root : bona ( good , bonus ) + fide ( faith )

304
Q

Fidelity

A

faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

Mem : Doggos

305
Q

Infidelity

A

The one who doesn’t have faith or religion , is not faithful to their spouse, especially to marriage vows

Root : in ( negative) + fidelity ( fide , faith)

306
Q

Dico, ditus

A

To say

Dictate, dictator, dictation ( word ) , dictatorial ( person with all the rule power )

Predict : to say something before it occurs

307
Q

Dictaphone

A

a small cassette recorder used to record speech for transcription at a later time

Root : dico ( to say ) + phone ( sound )

308
Q

Contradict

A

To say something against , opposite

Root : contra ( against ) + dico ( dictate )

309
Q

Factory

A

The place where things are made

Root :factus ( to make )

310
Q

Fiction

A

Something that is made up

Root : fic ( to make )

311
Q

Manufacture

A

Make by hand …but generally to make

Root : manus ( hand ) + fact ( factus to make ) ure

312
Q

Artificial

A

Made by human art rather than natural occurring

Root : Arti ( art) + fic ( to make ) ial

313
Q

Fy ..to do, make

A

Clarify
Simplify
Liquefy
Magnify.

314
Q

Voluntary

A

Willingness (wishing) to do

Root : volo ( wishing )

315
Q

Volition

A

The act or power of willing or wishing.

Root : volo (wish)
Eg : of her own volition , don’t confuse with (violation)

316
Q

Implacable

A

unable to be appeased or placated, hence harsh and relentless

317
Q

Placid

A

Clam, easygoing , serene , undisturbed

Root : plac ( to please, soothe )

Mem : placid lake

318
Q

Complacent

A

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements, you are pleased with yourself

Root : com ( with , together ) + plac ( to please )

319
Q

Smug

A

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements.

320
Q

Taciturn

A

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

Root : taceo ( to be silent )

Mem way : taxi ( taci) drivers don’t speak while TURNing

321
Q

Laconic

A

using very few words, talks less

322
Q

Inarticulate

A

Not speaking coherently and fluently, they are not effective in expressing their thoughts

323
Q

Articulate

A

having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently

324
Q

Garrulous

A

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matter,talkative max

Root: garrio ( chatter )

Mem : Pakkathu Veetu aunties, kitty parties

325
Q

Banal

A

so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring

Mem : choto beem , Dora

326
Q

Verbose

A

Using or expressed in more words than are needed.

Mem : I cannot - henceforth I am unable to can ( meme), people who wanted to write 3000 word essay in one night

327
Q

Voluble

A

(of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.

Root : Volvo , volutus ( roll ) …effortlessly roll off speaking English

Mem : Amisha from my class..I think u k her

328
Q

Cogent

A

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

Mem : lawyers are cogent , expect Vadivelu lawyer :p

329
Q

Reticent

A

not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily,reserved , introvert

330
Q

Other words for laconic, reticent, taciturn

A

Silent , uncommunicative, reserved, secretive, close-lipped and close mouthed

331
Q

Temperamental

A

(of a person) liable to unreasonable changes of mood.

Mem : temper ( mood ) varying

332
Q

Tacit

A

understood or implied without being stated; unspoken but understood.

Mem : funeral la people just hold their hand to convey their condolence

333
Q

Soliloquy

A

A speech to oneself , a speech when alone.

Root : soli ( solo) +loquy ( loquor to speak )

Mem : motivational speech before mirror :p

334
Q

Ventriloquist

A

One who can throw his/ her voice. A listener thinks the sound is coming from some source other than the person speaking , they keep their mouth shut.

Root : ventris ( belly) ; the art of speaking from belly

Mem : ventriloquist with puppet

335
Q

Colloquial

A

used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary

Root : col ( together, with ) + loquial (Loquor , to speak )

336
Q

Circumlocution

A

the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive.

Root : circum ( around ) + locution

Mem : suthi valachu pesuradhu in an evasive way

337
Q

Grandiloquent

A

pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress.

Root :grand ( grandis = great ) + loquent

Mem : Intense romantic song lyrics

338
Q

Eloquent

A

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Root : e ( ex - out ) + loquent ( speaking ) , a person who speaks out

Mem : sales department

339
Q

Magniloquent

A

using high-flown or bombastic language; grandiloquent

Root : Magnus ( large ) + loquent

340
Q

Magnavox

A

Big voice

Root : Magnus ( large ) + vox ( voice )

341
Q

Magnate

A

A person of great power or influence , a big wheel

Mem : a business magnate

342
Q

Magnificent

A

Root : Magnus + fic (to make ) ; extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive.

343
Q

Magnum

A

A large bottle , generally 2/5 of a gallon

Champagne or wine bottle

344
Q

Magnum opus

A

A big work , the greatest work, masterpiece

Root : Magnus ( big ) + opus ( work )

Mem : your birthday video I made

345
Q

Opera

A

A musical drama containing overture , singing , other form of music , many musical works

Root : opero to work ( operate , Co operate , operator etc )

346
Q

Verbiage

A

1, an excess of words
2, a style or manner of using words ( medical verbiage , military verbiage )

Root : verbum ( word)

347
Q

Verbatim

A

Word to word , in exactly the same words as were used originally.

Mem : she could quote it verbatim , oppikiradhu apidiye

348
Q

Volvo, volutus

A

To roll

Revolve , revolution , involve ( roll in) , evolve ( roll out )

349
Q

Ventricle

A

A hollow organ or cavity or logically enough , belly , as one of the 4 chambers of the heart.

The ventricles of the heart are the lower chambers

350
Q

Auricle

A

a structure resembling an ear or ear lobe.

Root : auris ( ear)

351
Q

Clavicle

A

technical term for collarbone.

352
Q

Cuticle

A
  1. the dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail.
  2. the outer cellular layer of a hair.
  3. a protective and waxy or hard layer covering the epidermis of a plant, invertebrate, or shell.
  4. Zoology: epidermis
353
Q

Vesicle

A

1.small fluid-filled bladder, sac, cyst, or vacuole within the body.
2.
BOTANY
an air-filled swelling in a plant, especially a seaweed.

354
Q

Avuneulus

A

Referring to an uncle

Root : avuncular; uncle

355
Q

Ventral

A

on or relating to the underside of an animal or plant; abdominal., belly

Mem : doggos love ventral rub

356
Q

Dorsal

A

on or relating to the upper side or back of an animal, plant, or organ.

In aircraft we have the dorsal fin to prevent rudder lock

Root : dorsum ( back )

357
Q

Endorse

A

declare one’s public approval or support of, if u endorse a check, u sign it on the back side , u endorse a plan , u back it , express your support

Root : en - dorse ( dorsum , back )

358
Q

Somiferous

A

tending to induce sleep; soporific.

Root : Somni ( somnus-sleep ) + fero ( to carry or bear )

Mem : Attending boring class after biryani at Garage

359
Q

Insomniac

A

Abnormal inability to fall sleep

Root : in ( negative ) + somniac ( somnus- sleep)

360
Q

Somnolent

A

sleepy; drowsy.

Root : somnus ( sleep)

361
Q

Somnambulism

A

Sleepwalking

Root : somn( somnus ;sleep) +ambulism ( ambulo ; to walk)

362
Q

Ambulatory

A

relating to or adapted for walking.

An ambulatory patient, can finally get out of bed and start walking

363
Q

Perambulator

A

a person who walks, especially for pleasure and in a leisurely way.

Root : per ( through) + ambulatory ( walking ) , to walk through

364
Q

Pram

A

a four-wheeled carriage for a baby, pushed by a person on foot. ( British)

Root : from perambulator ( walking through)

365
Q

Amble

A

walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace.

Root : ambulo ( walk)

Mem: when u need to catch a bus through a crowd , and apparently people are ambling :p

366
Q

Ambulance

A

You know

Root : ambulo ( to walk)

367
Q

Preamble

A

preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.

Root : pre ( before) amble ( walk)—> going before

Mem : We the people of India … Myself and Sunmathi are here to talk….

368
Q

Soporific

A

tending to induce drowsiness or sleep.

Root : somnus ( sleep)

Mem : soporific drug.. thuka matharaa :p

369
Q

Martinet

A

A person who demands complete obedience; a strict disciplinarian.

Mem : Typical hostel warden

370
Q

Sycophant

A

a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage.

Mem: Jalras

371
Q

obsequious

A

too eager to praise or obey someone

Mem : ji Hosur :p ( Khilji’s servant, padmavat la :p)

372
Q

Dilettante

A

a person who is or seems to be interested in a subject, but whose understanding of it is not very deep or serious.

Mem : Quantum physics for me :p.

373
Q

Virago

A

a violent, unpleasant woman who is often angry

Mem : Swarna ka :p

374
Q

Chauvinist

A

believing or showing an unreasonable belief that your own country or race is the best or most important ; superiority types

Mem : male chauvinism

375
Q

Monomaniac

A

a person who is extremely interested in only one thing, often to such a degree that they are mentally ill.

Root : mono (one ) + maniac

Mem: Spyder SJ surya, he likes it when someone cries

376
Q

Lecher

A

(especially of men) showing a strong sexual interest in someone, lustful

377
Q

Hypochondriac

A

a person who continuously worries about their health without having any reason to do so.

Mem : My avva max

378
Q

Diaphanous

A

(especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent..recollect other synonyms

Root : dia ( through ) + phanein (to show )

Mem: butter paper

379
Q

Harridon

A

a strict, bossy, or belligerent old woman.

Mem : Vanitha

380
Q

Termagant

A

a harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.

381
Q

Patriotic

A

Pater/patris ( father)

Fathers own country

382
Q

Patrimony

A

property inherited from one’s father or male ancestor.

Root : patri (father) + mony ( same root word as money )

383
Q

Patronymic

A

a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor… Johnson,Anderson, Robert Downey Jr. , Odinson

Root : patri ( father) + onyma ( name )

384
Q

Antonym

A

Opposite meaning words

Root : ant( anti-)+ onym (onyma - name )

385
Q

Homonym

A

each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins.

Root: homos ( same ) + onym ( onyma , name )

Mem : read , red

386
Q

Synonym

A

U k ,

Root : syn ( with, together) + onym ( onyma , name)

387
Q

Homophone

A

each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling.

Root: homos ( same) + phone (sound)

388
Q

Paternity

A

Fatherhood

Root : patris ( father)

389
Q

Paternalism

A

A system of governing a country or managing business , so that the citizens or staffs are treated the manner suggesting a father-children relationship

Root : patris ( father)

390
Q

Patriarch

A

a society in which the oldest male is the leader of the family, or a society controlled by men in which they use their power to their own advantage

Root : patris ( father) + archy ( archein , to rule )

391
Q

Patricide

A

The killing of one’s father.

Root : patris ( father) + cide ( killing )

392
Q

Patrician

A

of or like a person of high social rank.

393
Q

Patron

A

a person or group that supports an activity or organization, especially by giving money

Mem : NGOs

394
Q

Patronize

A

to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important, patronizing

Mem : can u do that properly , u gotta put the money in the cover … damn , u can’t do it..let me do

395
Q

Paterfamilias

A

the male head of a family or household.

Mem: pater + family

396
Q

Padre

A

a Christian priest, especially in the armed forces.

397
Q

Matriarchy

A

The mother ruler , female ruler

Root : matris / mater ( mother) + archein ( to rule)

Mem : Nairobi : let the matriarchy begin 🔥🔥

398
Q

Maternity

A

Motherhood

Root : matris / mater ( mother)

399
Q

Maternal

A

Motherly

Mem: she is my maternal grandmother, he is my maternal grandfather

400
Q

Matron

A

a female nurse in a school

401
Q

Alma mater

A

the school, college, or university where you studied.

Root : alma ( soul )+ mater ( mother ) —> got knowledge which in a sense is one’s intellectual mother …see all mater words are 🔥🔥🥰🥰..so positive!!!

402
Q

Matrimony

A

Marriage

Root : marriage ( root for mother, latin) + mony ( not money , it’s a state of being, condition )

Mem : early 90ks kids right now

403
Q

Sanctimony

A

the action or practice of acting as if one were morally superior to other people.

Mem : Arturo Roman max max

404
Q

Parsimony

A

extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources.

Mem : budget padmanaaaaban

405
Q

Matricide

A

Killing one’s mother

Root : matris ( mother ) + cide ( killing )

406
Q

Suicide

A

U k

Root : Sui ( oneself ) + cide ( killing)

407
Q

Fratricide

A

The killing of one’s brother

Root : frater / fratis ( brother ) + cide ( killing )

408
Q

Sororicide

A

The killing of one’s sister

Root : soror ( sister) + cide (killing)

409
Q

Homicide

A

Killing of human being

Root : homo ( human ) + cide ( killing )

u k once I though, homicide is killing in home :p

410
Q

Regicide

A

The killing of one’s king

Root : Rex, Regis (king) + cide ( killing )

411
Q

Uxoricide

A

The killing of one’s wife.

Root : uxor ( wife ) + Cide

412
Q

Mariticide

A

Don’t confuse with matricide , it’s killing of one’s husband

Root : maritus (husband) + cide

413
Q

Infanticide

A

Killing of a newborn

Root : infans, infantis + cide

414
Q

Genocide

A

The killing of a whole race or nation.

Root : genos ( race ) + cide

Mem : Christopher Columbus

415
Q

Parricide

A

The killing of either or both parents

416
Q

Fraternize

A

associate or form a friendship with someone, especially when one is not supposed to.; to have a brotherly relationship with them.

Root : frater /fratris ( brother )

417
Q

Fraternity

A

a group of people sharing a common profession or interests.

Root : frater / fratris ( brother )

Mem : cinema fraternity, Jazz fraternity

418
Q

Sorority

A

a society for female students in a university or college.

Root : soror ( sister )

Mem : 13 reasons why , girls group

419
Q

Uxorious

A

having or showing a great or excessive fondness for one’s wife.

Root :uxor ( wife )

Mem : serial protagonist

420
Q

Henpecked

A

(of a woman) continually criticize and order about (her husband or other male partner)

Mem: kozhi Kothura maari..,,torture ..toing toing nu 😂😂😂

421
Q

Marital

A

relating to marriage or the relations between a married couple; marital dudes

Root : maritus ( husband )

422
Q

Premarital

A

Pre ( before ) marital ( marriage ) ; before marriage ; premarital agreement

423
Q

Regal

A

King , royal ; regality

Root : Rex/ Regis ( king)

424
Q

Regalia

A

the emblems or insignia of royalty, especially the crown, sceptre, and other ornaments used at a coronation.

425
Q

Coronation

A

the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign’s consort.

Mem : Pataa-bishegam ; bahubali!! Bahubali! Bahubali!!! Scene 😂😂

426
Q

Monomaniac

A

a person exhibiting an exaggerated or obsessive enthusiasm for or preoccupation with one thing.

Mem : he is behaving like a maniac over one ( mono) thing

427
Q

Dipsomaniac

A

Uncontrollable thirst for alcoholic beverages, alcoholic

Root : Dispa ( thirst ) + maniac

Mem: Poneelan kinda 😂

428
Q

Kleptomaniac

A

a very strong wish to steal that you cannot control, especially without any need or purpose.

Mem : pasanga 2 ..that father role guy

429
Q

Pyromania

A

Pyromania is an impulse control disorder in which individuals repeatedly fail to resist impulses to deliberately start fires, in order to relieve tension or for instant gratification.

Root : pyros ( fire )

Mem: Koluthi poduradhu na pidikum pola ..pun intended😂😂😂

430
Q

Incendiarism

A

malicious burning to destroy property

Root : latin incendo , incensus ( to set fire ) ; ardo, arsus ( to burn)

431
Q

Megalomaniac

A

a person who has an obsessive desire for power.

Mem: Sasikala

432
Q

Nymphomania

A

a woman with uncontrollable or excessive sexual desire.

Root : nymphe ( bride —->female )

433
Q

Satyromania

A

A man with excessive sexual desire.

Root : satyros ( satyr ; one of the most lustful Greek god )

434
Q

Claustrophobia

A

Fear of enclosed spaces and crowed spaces

Root : claustrum ( enclosed place )

435
Q

Agoraphobia

A

Fear of open spaces , they stay shut I their home

Root : Argo ( market place )

Mem : nilambari in Padaiyappa for 18 years :p

436
Q

Acrophobia

A

Fear of height

Root : Akros ( height )

Mem : vasool raja Karnaas :p

Vocabulary (36 decks)

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